Surely the fittest postman in the east: David Clemens, 69, who is also vice-chairman of Colchester District branch, holds his London Marathon medal aloft as he goes on his delivery round in Marks Tey. He was one of a large team of runners in this year's marathon who ran for the lifeboats, his sponsorship amounting to £516. Some of the other impressive totals were: Dennis Freedman of Highgate, London, £1,528, Bernie Hyatt of Newbury Park, Essex, £1,369, Alan Brookman of Hitchen, £956 and Christopher Dayman of Broadstone, £250. Over £9,000 has come in to head office so far as a result of the marathon. photograph by courtesy of Essex County Newspapers.