Edinburgh Marathon

A short note to say thank you very much to all those who donated money to Myeloma UK in sponsorship for the Edinburgh Marathon. I can safely say I earnt your money last Sunday, I would post photos showing my brave endeavours but I fear the sight of me at the finish line in a pair of lycra running tights, crying on to someone's shoulder may remove any respect you have left for me.

Suffice to say it was the hardest thing I've ever done, harder even than last years effort with a stomach bug because of the warm weather we had. I actually enjoyed the first 20 miles or so, thanks to my training, it was the last 6 miles which you can't train for that was hell on earth. Nevertheless, the reason we ran was for Myeloma UK and all the brilliant stuff they've done to help my family over the past year. They had over a hundred people running for them this year, and the money they've made means everything to such a small charity.

When I first emailed to charity mug you all, I told you that thanks to Myeloma UK my mom has been around to see the birth of her first grand daughter. Well now she's been in good health to see the birth of her third grandson as my brother and his wife added another one to the pile last week!

Anyone not yet got round to donating there's still time, go to www.justgiving.com/mrsjarvisno1

Thanks very much
Ian