Dear Friends, 

You may be pleased to learn that I am still alive and have completed the marathon in about 4 hours and 20 minutes. I am experiencing pain from the tip of my head to the tips of my toes and even sleeping hurts. The fact I had a virus for a week before the race and that I cracked my knee on the corner of the bed yesterday morning, did not help me. My legs lost power after 17 miles and the last 9 miles were extremely painful. The marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards and I will confess my eyes filled with tears when I saw a sign on Birdcage Walk telling me I had '385 Yards to Go!'
 
I saw the Massaai warriors and slapped 2 of them on the back, they were running with two soldiers wearing boots.
 
Thank you to all who sponsored me and feel proud of yourselves as the money you have raised helps vunerable children across the globe when disaster strikes. For those of you that never got around to it or forgot or lost the email. Do not worry.

Sponsor me now! Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Save the Children will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thank You
 
Matt Cartwright