It rained, it poured, there were gale force winds and I think even some snow was thrown in for good measure but he did it!

Podiatrist Tony completed the 2012 Greater Manchester Marathon despite the appalling conditions and even managed a personal best of 4 hours and 35 minutes! Well done Tony – the hard work has definitely been worth it!

The training has been long but Tony battled on to complete all 26.3 miles of the race.

The race began in Longford Park in Stretford and took the participants past sporting landmarks Lancashire County Cricket Club and Old Trafford, through Media City, on through picturesque Dunham Massey until finally turning back towards Streford for the last leg of the run.

The course is one of the flattest in the world which definitely made a difference with the rain and wind coming in from all directions!

Considering the weather there was an excellent turn out and a special mention must go to the spectators and the marshals who did a wonderful job.

Well done Tony, we are all very proud of you!

Same time next year?!