THE British Forces Foundation’s team of heroic runners all completed the 2006 Flora London Marathon, raising thousands for the Charity.

First across the line, out of the six was Lee Davis, 33, from Bury St Edmunds. Lee, who used to be in the RAF and is now a student mental health nurse, clocked a time of 3:50.09.

Next to complete the 26 and a bit miles was Cdr William Warrender. William, 36, commander of the Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll, finished in 4:15.56

Former soldier Steve Gooder, 43, from Colchester, now a contracts manager with ESS, ran the course in 4:40.38, and another ex-servicemen John Davies, 40, from Daventry crossed the line in 4:57.13

The two ladies in the BFF team were Miss Cathee Gibson and Mrs Alison Coats. Cathee, 26, from London chose to run for the Charity because her boyfriend is in the RAF. She finished in 5:06.25.

Alison is 32 is a catering contracts manager ESS. Her husband is in the Armed Forces and was among the audience when the Charity put on a show in Iraq. She ran the marathon in 5:59.47.

The British Forces Foundation is extremely grateful and very proud of all our runners’ efforts.

DO you have what it takes to tackle the challenge of the Flora London Marathon? Have you got the determination to complete the 26.2 miles of the most famous race in the world?

If you're up for it then why pull on a BFF vest at the starting line in April 2007. The charity is entering a team among the 30,000 plus runners.

We're not necessarily looking for the fastest but certainly the most committed. Not only must our runners be prepared for the physical feat there's also the sponsorship challenge too.

The BFF hopes that every member of its team will pledge to raise a minimum of £1,200 for the charity. The task is not for the faint-hearted but for those determined to succeed please visit the website address below.

If you want to apply to be a British Forces Foundation marathon runner go to www.crunch.org.uk/bff. When you register your interest you must indicate that you've come through the British Forces Foundation. Please also email us at sally@bff.org.uk to inform us of your application.