Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for sponsoring me. 

I had an amazing day.  Official chip time 5hrs 35mins.  Less 12 mins queueing time for "the facilities" = 5hrs 23mins of running time.  And inspired by Sarah's cause - and unlike in London in 1997, I didn't walk at all.  Not once.........  Each and every one of the 26.2 miles took me between a steady 11 and 13.5 minutes.

I am overwhelmed with everybody's generosity and I have to say that when the going got tough (and it did), the amount at stake was hugely motivational.

I ache all over and am walking in a very strange way.  Stairs are going to be a major challenge for the next few days.  But I will be smiling all week.  If you have never challenged yourself to a marathon, I would highly recommend it!  

WHAT WAS IT ALL FOR?  I was running in Sarah Dodds' honour and memory.  Inspired by her passion and zest for a life that was recently and tragically, cut short.  Monies raised are to be used to help fund entrepreneurial ventures that aim to bring about positive global social change.  A cause that Sarah was completely dedicated to.  Sarah's trust has been formed by her family and friends to continue her good work.