Former children's TV favourite Floella Benjamin got a surprise during the 2008 London Marathon when Storm 2 Captain Saira O'Dwyer came steaming up on her outside and asked her to pose for a photo during the race!
Saira was running the marathon with her training partner and friend Katie when she saw Flo and couldn't resist a celebrity snap to add to her memories of the big day.
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| Saira and her running partner Katie after finishing the race |
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Running for the Precious Lives Appeal which is the charity Storm is supporting this year Saira said afterwards "Yes I am hurting but it was amazing and we ran all the way!"
Saira and Katie completed the course in 5 hours 5 minutes and 45 seconds however had their toilet stop not taken 12 minutes they would have broken the 5 hour barrier!!
Here's an excerpt from their blog "Emotions were running high and combined with the overwhelming support, not only from the crowds but from family, friends and work colleagues in the run up to the event, I had a tear in my eye."
To read their blog in full visit www.marathongirls.co.uk
Well done Saira, everyone at Storm Netball Club is very proud of you! Now don't be late for training this week!!!!!!!!!!!!
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