Weirwolf (27 page)
Authors: David Weir
A picture I will always treasure: Mason in his GB shorts, me holding a union flag above our heads.
Two days after the marathon, my family and friends organised a surprise party I will never forget.
Being made a CBE by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace, March 2013.
I was deeply honoured to receive a CBE. After all, I am only doing something I love. With my fiancée Emily and daughter Ronie.
With Tatyana McFadden (USA), Shelly Woods (GBR) and Hiroyuki Yamamoto (JPN) during a press photo shoot ahead of the London Marathon, April 2013.
Enjoying a day out at the Royal Ascot, June 2013.
A special 1-Mile event back in the Olympic stadium, July 2013. The crowd numbered 60,000 – happy memories!
Out in front in the Mile during day three of the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games.
With Mason and Ronie after winning the Mile.
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