Watching coverage of the London Marathon today got me thinking – the PhD really is best described as a marathon.  It requires preparation, training and a lot of hard work.  A long, and at times, tough journey, where you learn more about yourself than you realised possible.  There will be highs and lows, times get difficult and hard, but you keep on going, but it’s important to remember to finish it at your own pace, it’s your own challenge.

In the end, it’s the incredible support of your family and friends that get you over the finish line, and it’s worth every second.