Tried my rejection jacket on & it fits perfectly @londonmarathon
Smiles all round @tcs_ukireland
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With 1.1 million people in the ballot @londonmarathon 2026
I had no chance .
But to support #londonmarathonfoundation & to wear my rejection jacket with pride !
is my goal. Best of luck to everyone running #londonmarathon 2026
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its another year unsuccessful.
thats the 10th try & may it continue.
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Best of luck to everyone who has entered the ballot @londonmarathon 2026
#weruntogether #wefinishtogether
#LondonMarathon #bbcmarathon #runwithtcsinlondon

Me sitting on grass after the marathon showing my medal and smiling!

Me and my son sitting on grass in the sunshine after the marathon, showing off my medal and smiling

Me during the run with a sign saying ´Run like Van De Ven 💜 Go Dee’ and the Spurs cockerel that my friend’s son made for me

A picture of a London Marathon medal and my finish time of five hours and 52 seconds

Amazing day at the #LondonMarathon thank you to all the volunteers who were INCREDIBLE, so proud to have done it and raised money for two great charities, thank you to all those who supported me 🙏💜🤩👏👏👏 #wefinishtogether

The biggest dream i have,is to one day take part in the most iconic race on the planet. it's taken 10 years so far & may it continue.
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Best of luck to everyone running @londonmarathon 2025 #weruntogether #wefinishtogether #LondonMarathon #bbcmarathon #runwithtcsinlondon