A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored me and offered support for my first marathon at Edinburgh on 27 May 2012.

The race atmosphere was terrific and the support from the Macmillan team was unbeatable.

Although I started well and completed the first 16 miles on course for a time well under 4 hours, my long trip to Thailand just before the race had taken its toll and I then developed severe ITB pain in both legs. I had to stop running altogether at 21 miles and walk the last five, eventually finishing in 4:39. But at least I completed it, lived for another day, and know with a better run-in I could acheive a much better time.