On April 17th I completed the London Marathon, staggering over the  finish line in 4 hours and 43 minutes. A huge thanks to everyone who sponsored me to help raise such a massive amount of money for the British Heart Foundation.

I'd especially like to thank Bev, Alfie and Nat who waited for hours and hours on the Embankment, I love you for that; to Tom, Karen and Molly who waved their specially made banner at Canary Wharf, you mae my day, and to the many people who shouted encouragement to me, especially in the later stages as my battered, burning knees threatened to bring the whole episode to a premature conclusion.

For any last minute donors, donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. They’ll never sell your details on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thanks so much again - every donation, large or small, is massively appreciated.

Mike Soutar