After the peninsula section it moved back onto roads with some gravel footpaths.
One odd path appeared to run between two gardens, this was very muddy and only wide enough for one person. If it was not for the fact that someone was behind me, I would have felt safer walking.
First marathon, great to get out of London for a day. Big thanks to the marshals and especially the army cadets who gave up their Sunday morning to hand out water. Some great words of encouragement from spectators and other runners.
I was a bit concerned that this wouldn't be suitable as a first marathon however having completed it I would recommend it, tough but great fun.
A nice mixture of athletes, die hards and fun runners. I got chatting to another runner which helped 4 miles flyby.
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Chilled Out Ken
