Heart Runners make it a Marathon effort

A huge well done and thank you to all of our BHF Heart Runners who took part in the 2009 Flora London Marathon yesterday!

All in all around 650 Heart Runners set out from the start in Greenwich to run the 26-mile course to the finish line in The Mall, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to help our fight against heart disease.

Once again, a big thank you to everyone, including the dozens of BHF supporters who turned out at our bright red cheering points along the Marathon course.

See our online photo galleries from the 2009 Marathon

Did you take part in the Marathon? Share your own time and your story of the day with us and others by posting a comment below!

Summer skate events

BHF supporter Alan Smyth is taking on two challenging skates to raise funds for us.

First up is the Lush Longboards Bath to Bristol Charity Skate, which is a 15 mile course to cover, from Bath to Bristol.

Then on 10 August, historic Goodwood will see some skating speed at the Roller Marathon Event. This really is a true marathon, with some 26 miles to cover, or 11 laps round the legendary race track.

You can show your support for Alan through his Just Giving pages:

Just Giving Lush Longboards Bath to Bristol Charity Skate

Just Giving Goodwood Roller Marathon Event

And take a look at other ways to Get Involved with the BHF.