Yes, it rained. This is after all, Summer 2012. Yes, one runner forgot to take his shoes, and had to borrow his brother-in-law's trainers to run in. This is, after all, me we are talking about. Thanks for the loan, Graham. And yes, it hurt. My 52-year-old body does not appreciate being pushed so close to its limits. But it was great. Frances came down to support me, with a small crew from TOC. Others cheered me on online. Thousands of people ran for things they cared about. Mum and Sarah would have been happy that I made the effort. The money will help TOC. The fact that I ran the distance in only eight minutes more than I managed it nearly twenty years ago is of significance to nobody but me, I expect; but I will go on doing this as long as my body lets me.