<p class="MsoNormal">Well, I ran the London Marathon on Sunday. I finished in 4 hrs 8 mins 32 secs - not a great time (my slowest so far) but I knew this was likely to be the case as I ran more miles on Sunday than I had in total in the four weeks leading up to the race. The main thing is I finished and tried to enjoy the race - high-fiving kids all along the route and smiling as much as possible. As it was hot I ran in my Harrogate Harriers running vest but saw my wife and kids at around 25 miles and put on a Sadie Rose t-shirt for the last mile or so - so it'll be in some of the finishing photos at least.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thank you to all who have donated - it made sure I started the race and then I always knew I'd finish.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am running the London Marathon to raise desperately needed funds for Sadie Rose Clifford. Her family are friends of ours - my kids have helped raise funds through dance events.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sadie Rose is fighting an aggressive childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in the first year of life and accounts for around 15% of cancer deaths in children. (See www.childrenscancer.org.uk for more information about the girls and their fight against this relentless cancer).</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Every penny I raise from the London Marathon will go towards the costs of potentially life-saving treatment in America for Sadie Rose. The specialised therapy she needs isn&rsquo;t available in the UK.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please help me give Sadie Rose a chance, help her get the lifeline she needs by making a donation now. Every donation, however large or small, will really make a difference. Thank you for your support. Every penny counts.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>