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Well - despite the training injuries and niggles, in the end I made it in a reasonably satisfying time of 4 hrs 32 mins - beating Richard Branson by about half an hour! In addition my main rival Sammy Wanjiru dropped out at 17 miles - so that's one up in our long term battle... ;-)  

In reality, the first half went OK (under 4hrs 10min pace at Tower Bridge) and despite getting calf pain from 16-17 miles (something which strangely seemed to occur regularly at this distance in training), I did manage to run all the way. The last 6 miles were really very hard, but the atmosphere was fantastic and having the family there for support at various stages and at the end really helped too. 

Good to have a 30th Anniversary London Marathon medal - my first and last! 10Ks if anything from now on, I reckon...

Thank you all so much for your generous donations to date - I have raised much more than I thought I would. It's all going to a great cause  - the Alzheimer's Society - who support research into the disease, as well as offering practical help for carers and patients, like my mother and grandmother. It is still not too late to donate - so please feel free to add to the total if you can.

Thanks again to everyone for your support - very much appreciated.

Jim

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Well done Jim, a worthy cause indeed. Donation by Bobbie on 20/01/10

 
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Very worthy cause, my nan suffered from Alzheimers & the impact on the immediate family is immense. Lots of luck for training and on the day! Donation by Helen Basterra on 20/01/10

 
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Good luck, mate Donation by Tony Gove on 20/01/10

 
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Good luck Jim! Donation by Emily Pitt on 20/01/10

 
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I really don't know who you are but best of luck! Donation by Suzanne Anderson on 20/01/10

 
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You're quite nuts! Not sure why I'm supporting you in such an insane endeavour; I must be nuts too! All the very best Jim Donation by Margaret Bamford on 19/01/10

 
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My mum has dementia she & Dad live with us now. Walking in your shoes BUT as I am so much older than you won't be running!! Good luck. Fiona Donation by Fiona Brownsell on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck with the marathon Jim - there must be easier ways to get through the mid-life crisis! Donation by Claire Holloway on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck with knees, rich friends and completion. La Planche a voile can run too! Donation by Nigel White on 19/01/10

 
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Jim my knees have never recovered best of luck and get some richer friends Donation by andrew cairns on 19/01/10

 
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Well done Jim - best of luck! Donation by andrew foulkes on 19/01/10

 
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I can't remember who you are but oh well good luck. Just joking! Donation by Rebecca Simpson on 19/01/10

 
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Love the photo! Definitely mid life crisis Good luck Donation by Peter Spurrier on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck! Donation by Faith Hill on 19/01/10

 
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Terrific plan; terrific cause. All strength to you and your muscles! Donation by Richard on 19/01/10

 
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Best of luck Jim! Well done for a very worthwhile cause. Just make sure you remember to wear your trousers! Donation by Gail Louw on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck Jim. It's a great event and hope you enjoy it and raise lots for your cause. Best wishes, Caroline (Hopper) and family. Donation by Caroline Hewitt on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck :-) Donation by Susan Ayers on 19/01/10

 
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An extremely worthwhile cause Jim, good luck with the marathon. Donation by Lynne & Chris Lindsay on 16/01/10

 
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