Marathon milkman

Jim Marsh (pictured), 54, who delivers in the Chailey and Newick areas took 5hrs 4mins to complete the gruelling race.

He said: 'The crowds were fantastic.

'I kept hearing them shout to me: "Come on Jim, go on!"

'I thought of stopping when I reached the 18 mile mark and my side hurt.

'But then I remembered the hospice and there was no way I was going to do that.

'I kept passing people being given first aid and ambulances driving about.

'It was the hottest London Marathon on record but I still enjoyed it.

'I got back that evening and then left at 1.30am to go to work.

'People must have their pint of milk!'