Kevin Hawker  [2 hours 41 minutes]

"I feel really good - the rain cooled me off.

The crowd were really good and I would definitely

do it again for CRY.

The massage and hot shower were great -

they helped me to feel fresh for work next day!"

Martin Gleave  [4 hours 6 minutes]

"Great afternoon, it feels so good.  Very pleased to have run for CRY. It was great to see my son sitting on a friend's shoulders watching me run. I was very tired and stiff later on, but it was a fantastic experience. It was great to have a massage and shower back at the hotel, and I enjoyed meeting the other runners and CRY team."

Peter Sykes  [3 hours 50 minutes]

"I pulled a hip muscle 2 months ago, but the run was not too bad - I was pleasantly surprised. The time was almost the same as I ran last time. The crowd were brilliant, especially towards the end they really helped. 

The thought of a shower and massage really helped, brilliant."

Alistair Holland  [4 hours 15 minutes]

"My first marathon - I'm not saying 'never again' but it was a long way. I loved the atmosphere, great crowd support.

The first 2 hours were easy - the second 2 hours hard; but absolutely worth it, and I will look back with pride.

The shower/massage was a nice bonus."

Yetunde Ekpe  [5 hours 45 minutes]

"I found training difficult because of work commitments.

The crowds were great and it felt brilliant.

I would do it again - but not next year!"

Caroline Westwood  [6 hours 4 minutes]

"I was running in memory of Katrina Brown. I feel fine, but very sore! This was my first marathon…and my last!  It was worse than childbirth and the most challenging thing I've ever done!"

Sean Reading  [4 hours 40 minutes]

"I'm really relieved and happy - I can eat burgers again!

It was my first London marathon, though I have done Great South Runs before.

I would do it again, but not next year - maybe the year after."

Jon Green  [4 hours 30 minutes]

"I feel hot and cold. The crowd were wonderful. I think CRY is a fantastic organisation - they looked after me so well last time I ran for them that I chose them again. 

The thought of a massage and shower at the end is priceless."

Naomi Newton-Fisher  [5 hours]

"It feels good - really good and I would definitely do it again.

This was my first marathon so its a massive achievement!

I ran in memory of my father - he was 64 but I wanted

to run for CRY."

Gav Copland  [4 hours 14 minutes]

"I was running in memory of Chris Haw and it was my first Marathon.  I ate lots of Jelly Babies! 

It was brilliant - I would definitely do it again."

Philip Butler

"I wanted to run in memory of my son, Nathan.

I was a bit apprehensive beforehand and wondered if I had made the right decision to walk the marathon in the CRY heart

(I can't run because I'm under investigation for HOCM).

I can only say what an absolutely fantastic day it was, far beyond my wildest dreams! The crowd were fantastic all along the route and because I was towards the back of the runners there were not many of us so we had a bit of a banter with the crowd and they were constantly shouting my name and encouraging me to the point where I felt like celebrity!"

Mark Turpin

"I'm in absolute agony today! (April 14th).

My knee went at 5 miles and I had to stop running at 10 miles to hobble the last 16 - but still loved every minute of it.

The atmosphere was superb and made for an emotional day.  The heart costume was fine to wear and very light.

It even protected me from hailstones around Canary Wharf!"

Andy Holland  [3 hours 45 minutes]

"I ran in memory of my brother Phil. My legs are very tired and painful, but I would do it again.

It was hard as I injured my knee/ankle in training."

Damian Coe  [5 hours 30 minutes]

"This was my first Marathon.  I ran in a CRY heart and was very pleased to get lots of attention!  I was really looking forward to the massage and shower after the race."

Asa Skipp  [4 hours 39 minutes]

"I have run the marathon three times for CRY, twice in a costume, and this was my fastest time. I would run again. 

I felt very nervous this year, not sure why - maybe because I was running by myself this year. The crowd mistook my heart costume for a 'Babybel'!  In previous years I have also been called an apple, strawberry and an M&M! 

The post-race massage very good - they not only massaged my legs but anywhere that hurt."

Tara Slinger  [4 hours 2 minutes]

"I still can't believe I completed my first London marathon.

The crowd support is fantastic - people call your name and give you jellybeans and chocolate.

Loved the whole experience and would definitely love to raise sponsorship for CRY again.

Thank you so much for the hospitality after race; the massage, warm shower and sweet cup of tea was just what I needed!"

Hugo Lowry  [3 hours 48 minutes]

"This was my second marathon.  I found it easier this time and enjoyed it more - although the last 5k was a bit hard.

Very good crowd - and I was more aware of them this time as I didn't listen to music."

Karen Birch  [6 hours]

"I kept thinking about my friend's son Charlie who had died. The crowd were fantastic. 

The cup of tea I had after the race was the best I have ever had!"

Lorraine and Richard Manlove

"We are both fine and surprisingly not suffering much at all. Had a wonderful day, fantastic run and really enjoyed the atmosphere. We saw three CRY hearts and met 5 other runners in CRY vests; and had a chat with them all.  Ric was interviewed on BBC Essex radio on Monday morning CRY got a mention."