Thank you to each and every one of you who has gallantly visited this fundraising page.

I have been overwhelmed by the magnitude of your support, as well as the extent of your generosity.

I am pleased to report - as well as somewhat relieved - that I completed the course in 4 hours, 39 mins and 5 seconds. Happily, this was well ahead of what I'd anticipated (actually, even dreamt of!).

Due to the hilly terrain the winning time was 2 hours, 44 mins, with only the first 13 runners breaking the 3 hour mark.

I will be doing the final "totting up" over the next few days, but this web page actually stays open for donations for a few more weeks yet.

I am absolutely delighted to report that funds raised to date for the HOSPICE OF ST MARY OF FURNESS (in south Cumbria) now exceed £3,800.

As a closing comment, I have to concede that my Mother would, most likely, have been horrifed that not only a) I was running a marathon, but b) doing it in her name! What she undoubtedly would be both thrilled with and very proud of, is the extent of the funds raised for such a hugely worthy cause.  

A huge thank you to you all individually. I really can't express my gratitude enough for both your level of support and generosity. It is so appreciated.

Richard