Apologies if I have not thanked you personally but so many people have been so generous, even people that I do not know, that despite my best efforts I have not been able to contact everyone of my sponsors directly.

This was my first marathon in fact my first event greater than a half marathon and the day went very well for me.

I achieved my primary objective to complete the 26.22 miles. The official time of 3 hours 38 minutes and 18 seconds far exceeded my expectations.

I also managed to achieve my secondary object to better Gordon Ramsay (4hr 5min). I watched him later on TV putting this humbling experience down to the heat and something he ate.

For any one considering the London Marathon I could only offer encouragement the atmosphere and excitement generated by the crowds was amazing and the organisation like clock work.

Most importantly I am delighted to be able to say that between us we have raised in excess of £2500 (including gift aid, thanks Gordon, that’s Brown not Ramsay) for The Alzheimer’s Society.

So a big well done and thank you to you all.

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