Thanks so much for your sponsorship, which has reached an exciting amount. It will comfortably see a young person through the Fairbridge programme, which will hopefully be a life-changing experience for them. Means a lot.

Running the New York Marathon was one of the most satisfying things I've done. There were 2.5 million spectators for 45,000 runners, and with their support I thought I was a professional athlete. Until I saw my reflection in a shop window.

I did it in 3 hrs 52, which I'm very happy with. Thanks to those who offered more for under 4 hrs.

Great experience - I thoroughly recommend it.