The five mile course took in all of the highlights of the Olympic Park as it twisted and turned its way around the Velodrome, the Orbit Tower, Dohl and Samba Bands, not forgetting the Olympic Stadium itself.Commenting on the run Mark Oxford joked "The highlight of the run for me was getting back in time to see Little Mix perform, as a long-time fan it was great to finally see them live.
"The real highlight was the last 300 metres of the run as you entered the Olympic Stadium to a huge roar from the thousands of people cheering you passed the 200 metre marker and finally across the Olympic finish line."
Jeff commented: "The last half mile was getting a little bit too hot, but once you got inside the stadium everyone got a boost from the crowd.It was worth doing the 5 miles just for the last 300 metres in the stadium."
Both Jeff and Mark are raising money for charity, with Mark supporting the ‘East Anglian Children’s Hospice’, and Jeff supporting ‘Riding For The Disabled Association – Hollesley Group’.
If you want to make a donation to either Mark or Jeff please go to the following websites:-
Mark – justgiving.com/blazingsaddles-oxo
Jeff - mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/rdawoodbridge
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