London Marathon Runner Proposes To Girlfriend Just Before The Finishing Line | HuffPost Life

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A London Marathon runner got some extra cheers from the crowd when he proposed to his girlfriend two miles from the finishing line.

Jon Higgins, 44, looked exhausted as he stopped by girlfriend of four years, Amy, at the 24-mile mark.

But he still found the strength to get down on one knee and much to everyone’s delight, Amy said yes.

Jon was running the 26.2 miles to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust for his nine-year-old daughter Eva, who’s living with the condition.

Speaking to Metro, Jon said: “I’ve always raised money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust since Eva was diagnosed but it’s only recently that I have taken on challenges as big as this.

“It was seeing my daughter’s face on the Trust’s banners along the route of the last few London Marathons that inspired me to take on one of the most famous marathons in the world.”

The Most Bonkers Outfits Worn By London Marathon Runners

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This is a pretty ingenious elephant outfit to be fair. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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It took us a moment to figure out what was happening here. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Someone's got the hump. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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It all got a bit political during the 2015 London Marathon. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Hey, its-a Mario! (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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This probably felt like a bird-brained idea by the time he got to the finish line. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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That must have been pretty flipping warm. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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It must be pretty hard to see out of this one surely? (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Yes. That is a scrotum. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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This is not the race you're looking for. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Around mile 20 is usually when people start to really feel like death. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Look at that HAIR! (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Here's hoping this runner didn't find themselves in a spot of bother. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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No, your eyes are not deceiving you, that's the London skyline running the marathon. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Bonus points for the matching footwear and everything. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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At least George's friends would have been able to spot him coming. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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It's not surprising this runner took several days to complete the marathon, given his aquatic get-up. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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One runner experiencing the Dark Side of the marathon. (credit:EMPICS Sport)

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Because nothing says 'running' like...Pepperami? (credit:EMPICS Sport)

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Think that's supposed to go on your foot, mate. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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This runner must've charged around the route. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Yes, he dragged an eight foot drag the whole way in a real suit of armour. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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You say 'marathon', I say...'pasty'? (credit:EMPICS Sport)

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Bet this runner wished they could have had a piggyback. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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This runner is known as Tony the Fridge. For obvious reasons. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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Things getting fruity on the marathon route. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)

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This one takes a minute to understand. (credit:EMPICS Sport)

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