Now that the lactic acid has finally receded, the blisters have subsided and the muscles have (just about) recovered, I can reflect on one of the hardest things, physically, I have ever done – the most famous 26.2 mile race in the world – the London Marathon.
After 4 hours and 46 minutes of running (I really hit the wall at mile 18), I can't express the utter elation I felt as I ran along The Mall and crossed the finishing line, ahead of around 15,000 runners - including a camel and Yogi Bear!
The pain was more than worth it though and thanks to our fantastic team here at CitySprint, we raised over £10,000 for the Haemophilia Society.
Haemophilia is a rare blood-clotting disorder, which mostly affects males, and ranges in severity. The disease affects about 6,000 people in the UK, and the money we raised will be going towards supporting those families learning to cope with it.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all those who supported me on my marathon journey; it certainly wasn’t easy, but the memories of the day will last a lifetime.
To contribute to this charity, please visit my Marathon donation page at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PatrickAGallagher
