Huge congratulations go to Amy Dyer and Emily Creek, who completed the 2009 London Marathon for Friend of EduSport! Both runners are former IDEALS students, once again cementing the link between the IDEALS Alumni and Friend of EduSport.

Whilst the glorious weather was welcomed by spectators, the heat provided an additional challenge for the pair as they undertook the 26.2 mile course around the capital. However, both girls made it round with impressive times. Amy Dyer, IDEALS student in 2006, was attempting her second consecutive London marathon, and completed the course in 4 hours 38 minutes. In the process she raised £220 for the charity, although sadly her i-pod didn't survive the marathon challenge! Thank you Amy for another great effort.

Also pounding the city streets and raising funds for causes in Zambia was Emily Creek. An IDEALS student in 2007, Emily began her marathon training earlier this year having never run further than 5km before! Well done to Emily, who made her 26 miles count by raising over £1000.

Written by Fiona Campbell, edited by Becky Maybury