<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Marathon Update</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I finished&nbsp;the very gruelling London Marathon in 4hrs 11 minutes on Sunday and literally fell over the finish line. It&nbsp;was a really hot day and after&nbsp;the 9 mile stage I realised there was no way I'd beat my&nbsp;personal best (3hr41). After 16 miles and an attack of cramp as well as groin pain, I questioned whether I'd be able to finish the run at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The last 3 miles were&nbsp;just a hazy blur. I was running past iconic building like the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace but I&nbsp;may as well have been running around a supermarket car park for all I cared. I was in&nbsp;pain and I wanted it to be over.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The amazing support on the day and your very generous donations got me through the pain and&nbsp;over the finish line.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for all of your best wishes and financial support. The team at <a href="mailto:Safe@Last">Safe@Last</a> are absolutely delighted with the amount we've raised.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many thanks!</p> <p>Russ&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>