PARALYMPIC gold medalist and double leg amputee Richard Whitehead finished an epic challenge to run 40 marathons in 40 days at Land's End on Monday. In doing so he became the first Paralympian to run from John O'Groats to Land's End, raising more than £100k for Sarcoma UK and Scope. Mr Whitehead, who was sponsored by Virgin Media, said: "Despite the constant aches, pains and endless hills there was one thought that kept me going. "That thought was a determination to prove that anyone and everyone can live a life without limits. "Once you have accepted this, you can push the barriers as far as they can go." Throughout his sporting career, Richard has competed at the highest level for Great Britain. He is currently the world record-holder in both full and half-marathons and he's also recognised one of the world's best sprinters, being the current Paralympic and world champion in the T42 200 metres event.
