Time: 2:44Hi everyone, enjoyed my first marathon experience thought the weather was not that bad got a bad blister from 9 mile onwards finished in 2hrs 44mins 31secs pleased with that stuart heaton (east cheshire harriers
Time not givenI thought that I was well prepared for everything that the FLM could throw atme. I had energy gels, immodium, blister plasters and ibuprofen.What I didn't anticipate was the huge lump in my throat in the last milewhich almost stopped
on encouragement meant so much. I have stamina but not speed, and I am so proud of the fact I ran all 26.2 miles and I didn't walk one inch and it took me over 5 hours. Would I do it again? YES. But give me a week or two to get over my sore legs and the blisters
due to the old ones rubbing against an ankle injury. During the week leading up to the event, get woken up at 4 in the morning by your 3-year-old daughter who has been sleeping perfectly through the night for several months. On Wednesday, get a phone
5 HOURS+ (Page 9) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Colin Gibbs, 6:53Best thing: the amazing, wonderful crowds; hearing my name shouted all the time (I had it on my vest).Worst thing: 18-19 miles, blisters on both feet and cramp in my right thigh
learnt this month:Not to wear worn out old socks cause they give you blisters!
the pain was so bad.The biggest surprise: finding out that I had worn through my socks (twin skinned) and the plaster I had put on my heel to try and stop any blisters and that I now had red socks where my heel had been bleeding but didn't feel a thing
godsend as I had suffered terribly in my first marathon with blisters. This time round not a blister in sight. Big hand for my podiatrist!This year I ran the FLM half an hour faster than I did back in 1996, which I was amazed by. I put it down to correct
plus, with a rough target of 18 miles. I managed it, and without noticeable ill effects - just a few small blisters.Things were going well. Then - inevitably - it all went wrong. With only weeks to go, the Easter long weekend was ideal for training
who witnessed the event, either as a runner or a spectator will know why: it is quite simply the greatest running event in the world!RFJ, 3:51The start area was great. I met up with Tea and Toast Man, AlanM and Dunnarunner as planned on the 3:30 forum
