Many people in Enfield are still feeling very sore after successfully completing the London Marathon.

On Sunday, 13 members of staff from Highlands School finished the 26 mile course, despite none of them having run a marathon before.

They raised money for NSPCC Childline in memory of ex-student Frank O’Donoghue, who took his own life last year.

Head teacher Bruce Goddard, who was part of the marathon team, said: “For most of us this was a massive challenge and I am so proud.

“Everyone finished, but more importantly we have raised an enormous sum of money in memory of our Frank.”

He said they have almost reached their target of £30,000, and are asking anyone who still wants to donate to do so via the school website.

The teachers are not the only Enfield runners to have ticked the gruelling challenge off their bucket lists.

Louise Williams, a singer from Edmonton, completed the challenge in five hours and 23 minutes, raising funds for deafblind children and adults through the charity Sense.

Ms Williams, 20, said she signed up for the marathon on a whim, having only run for a maximum of three miles previously.

She said: “I’m incredibly proud to have completed the London Marathon.

"I was coasting until around the 16 mile point and then I hit the wall – it hurt so much, and I knew at that moment that I never wanted to run a marathon again, but I was determined to finish.

"I was overwhelmed by the kindness from supporters on the day which kept me going, and I’m incredibly thankful to all the people that have donated money.”

To sponsor Louise visit www.justgiving.com/louiseclarewilliams   

Meanwhile, brothers-in-law James Arrowsmith and Stephen Moss, members of Trent Park Running Club, both achieved personal best times, of two hours, 59 minutes and 57 seconds, and 3 hours and 12 seconds respectively.

They raised £3,000 for the Sarcoma charity after losing James’ father Ray to the disease last year.