Jim made to wait for 100th marathon finish - but now he's over the line

A broken hip and torn knee cartilage from a cycling accident in September 2019 prevented Jim Graham doing two important things the following month.
Jim Graham, still sporting lockdown hair at this pointJim Graham, still sporting lockdown hair at this point
Jim Graham, still sporting lockdown hair at this point

He could neither run for the England Age Group Marathon Team nor compete at the 2019 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii.

He had completed 99 marathon finishes in 10 years with seven finishes under three hours and his fastest time of 2:51 at Brighton Marathon at age 52.

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A burst appendix six weeks before the 2018 Ironman World Championship impaired his performance in that particular race.

Jim with the card made to congratulate himJim with the card made to congratulate him
Jim with the card made to congratulate him

But top results during that season meant he was the overall Ironman World number one in the age 55-59 category.

Jim has been recovering during 2020 and most marathon races were canceled due to Covid social distancing rules.

Races for up to 30 runners have just been reintroduced and Jim managed an official marathon finish in Kent in a time of 6:26 on July 26.

He is delighted with the 100-Marathon Club medal and megamarathoner Shirt – but most of all he cherishes the card made by his kids.

midsussextimes.co.uk

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