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We crossed the line at 2.06pm this afternoon. It was a tie! Although Greg did cross the line first!! After several phone calls and texts I can confirm that there are no words that can adequately describe how we feel.
We left this morning with approximately 18 miles to go. Our first stop was in Penzance where Greg had found a Barber to cut JTs hair. A couple of weeks ago we were sponsored £50 if JT finished minus his beard! As if running John O'Groats to Land's End wasn't enough! Leah was lovely and did a great job, refused to charge and topped up our water bottles before we left. A customer Terry (who had seen our van near Bristol!) also made a contribution to Cure Parkinson's.
On our second session Tomo caught us up and stopped at intervals to pipe us onwards to the finish. Our last break was 4 miles from the end. Time to gather our thoughts, eat a little and change.
With blue sky, warm sunshine and just a slight breeze to cool us - we could not have asked for a more perfect day - what a gift.
Greg drove ahead to the finish and JT and I set off for the last time. We covered the last 4 miles in just 34:38.
A beautiful way to finish - with the sea glistening on either side.
It wasn't long before we heard the pipes and saw the Finish - with Greg, Maz, Helen, and of course Tomo. We jumped the line together!
I thought we'd drink the champagne but Greg had other ideas. I'm so glad I asked him to make sure it was cold for the finish! Still it cooled us down after the run!!
We hugged, had pics taken and drank what remained of the bottle before heading for the signpost and our official finish photo.
Job done we had a wonderful champagne and strawberry and pasty picnic thanks to Maz, Helen and Tomo and got our final stamp for our official membership of the End to End Club (certificate to follow!)
Tonight we celebrate - no one is driving!
860 miles, height gain and lost equal to 3 times up and down Everest. Fellow Heathens we challenge you!
Greg is claiming the record for the slowest End to End Campervan Drive - to be ratified...
Congratulations one and all. A superb team effort. We could not have done it without the support of each and every one of you - THANK YOU.
Tomorrow we head home. It's going to seem very strange.
Sincerely hope you all enjoyed the show. 'Til next time...
- comments
Simon Woo hoo! Brilliant job, guys. Stunning acheivement. Glad I was able to join you for a mile or two around Whitchurch. Now, what about Brest to Vladivostok?
Gerald Congratulations!!
The Chairman Well done lads. You did us proud... not to mention yourselves! Enjoy the moment!
Lauren CONGRATULATIONS!! I can't believe it! Well done all of you! Celebrate and enjoy your night. You deserve it! See you all soon. Lots of love. Ben, Lau, Sandra and Den xXx
Mark Gordon Evening guys CONGRATULATIONS on what you 2 have just done enjoy ur drink tonight with ur family and friends just remember don,t get up in the morning and put the trainers on for a 9 oclock start well done again take care
Cliff Keen Congratulations chaps (all three of you, what a team) ! It feels like we've been able to travel every step with you - exhausting, I shall need a lie down now that it is all over. Fantastic achievement, something for your, and BBHAC's, record books. Enjoy the Cornish beers, and being immobile for a while.
Dave Carton Many Many Congratulations
Edith Jayne4 Heartiest Congratulations - job exceedingly well done!
Sue Vladi what, I don't think so .... can't you just run marathons like normal people? Yes Pete, we have enjoyed the show, perhaps you should take up blogging as a new hobby?
Bernie Well done boys !
Zita Kovács-Burda CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Zita, Robi, Zsófi from Budapest
Lennard Mindblowing! Guys, you are amazing! I'm glad you've made it back in one piece as no mortal would have survived! Superman, Haile and the rest of you who think you're tough, beat these guys if you can. See you soon!
Chris & Lester Wow!
Lester Just been looking at your donations list and was delighted to see Rudley Blunfast has donated. I didn't know he was still around. Say hi for me if you see him.
Richard Griffin Many many congratulations on this fabulous achievement. What route are we running on Wednesday evening !
Geoff Pete. Panic job to get out. Can you give me a call ASAP as the deadline is so short. I need to get a job delivered to Aberdeen by tomorrow afternoon. Can you make it?
Sue No problem Geoff, he can do the job over night and run it to Aberdeen tomorrow!
Vicki Is he really Superman!!!!!!!!!
Andy T You left a pair of socks in John O'Groats. Could you jog back and pick them up please. One of those life defining moments. Congratulations - we have all been following you with great interest. Make sure you are at the club this Wednesday - it's Chiselhurst hills for you. Cheers
Theresa, CPT Fantastic achievement guys, you should be really proud. We cannot thank you enough from us all at The Cure Parkinson's Trust
Q A truly spectacular effort. Thank you so so much from us all at CPT
Neil Cook Well done!!