SOPHIE Carter’s impressive victory in the Abingdon Marathon nearly didn’t happen, the 32-year-old Woodstock ace has revealed.
With her army husband, Neil, away on a training exercise, Carter was anxiously waiting for him to return home from Sunday morning to allow her to get to the start line.
Carter said: “I wasn’t sure if I’d make it.
“Because Neil was away and I have a little girl to look after, it was touch and go that I was going to make the start line, but thankfully he got home in time.”
Carter, who is a personal trainer, was delighted with her performance.
“I knew I was fourth or fifth early on, but I just took it easy and went at my own pace.
“I just felt really strong and was hoping I could maintain that.
“I actually felt alright at the end, and I recovered pretty quickly.
“I was definitely ready for the finish though, and was delighted with the win.”
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