Ross postman, James Weatherhead, took on his toughest challenge yet – becoming a Heart Runner in the 2008 Flora London Marathon to help raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). James, aged 49, wore his official BHF Heart Runners vest and finished the challenging 26-mile course yesterday in an impressive 4 hours and 25 minutes. He managed to raise a huge £1,000 for the BHF – money that will help keep vulnerable hearts beating. James said: "I'm running the marathon this year because my father and brother have had heart attacks. I'm so proud to have run the London Marathon for the BHF. It was tough at times but knowing I was doing it for such a great cause kept me going." Julie Sorrell, Head of Events at the British Heart Foundation said: "The London Marathon is a major fundraising event for the BHF and thanks must go to all the Heart Runners and their sponsors for their support. "The funds raised will ensure the BHF can continue to fund pioneering research that saves and improves lives." Heart and circulatory disease is still the UK's single biggest killer. All funds raised by the Heart Runners team will help ensure the BHF can continue working to beat heart disease through its lifesaving research and vital prevention and care work. Taking part in a BHF event is a great way to have fun, get fit and save lives. To apply for a place in the 2009 London Marathon visit http://www.bhf.org.uk/londonmarathon">www.bhf.org.uk/londonmarathon or call 020 7487 9430.
