Clarissa: The Edinburgh Marathon

Hello Kids,

UPDATE: What an experience! I ran the Edinburgh marathon in 4:46:42 - under the 5 hours that I set myself. Thank you all so much for your pledges and support. You've been reaching out from all over the world and I could feel the love. x

So the clue of video was Born To Run, I need your support but not your money ;) After three years of running 'halves', I have decided to do a Bilbo and go there and back again: 26.2miles or 42km.

It all seemed such a good idea at the time but it is going to be a challenge: a dodgy knee four weeks before curtain up, no pacers to help me stay on track and no mp3-players allowed (weird Scottish law) this marathon is going to be a mental battle.

Please help me through each mile by picking a simple pledge to let me know you are there in spirit. Let's aim for at least 26 pledges for 26 miles: each mile I will run for one of you.

It is just a bit of fun so pick a challenge that fits you "take the stairs" / "recycle"/ "give up smoking" (inside-joke but seriously - stop.) Technically, they ask you to do so for two months but I think you are the best judge on your time/attention span!

with gratitude and love,

Clarissa