Time: 4:04Sunday was my first marathon. I came in at 4:04 and am currently in great pain but.......it was worth it!!! I started at the blue start and hooked up with the 9.00 minute mile pacer. I was running for Children with Leukaemia and stayed
of such an event and drinking in the carnival atmosphere filled us with tremendous pleasure, even when our legs were aching.The most memorable part of the race was the overwhelming support and generosity given by the spectators all the way around. The cheers
and children anywhere. Also realising that I probably hadn’t eaten quite enough, and was running on empty, and smashing into the bloke in front of me who stopped dead in the middle of a drinks station to swig his water. Q:The biggest surprise? Or the most
children a tough chip-timed race to prove themselves, while younger family members can simply have a very fun and muddy run. Like the adult races, junior runners can also enter both races and get a Dirty Weekend memento. Tell me more: how can I enter
October's training: It's been a good month. Bought goggles, flippers and a big shark's fin to scare children. Ran 150 miles last week. Ish - well, they were new routes. Trained with Dynamite Dave on the bike a few times - that makes a huge difference - would really
AND THE FORUM - thank you all!!How will I be celebrating - slightly x-rated I think! Seriously, we have been joined by our three very supportive children and been out for a good meal. I will celebrate even more if I am successful in my entry next year which I
cycling + swimmingOctober's training: It's been a good month. Bought goggles, flippers and a big shark's fin to scare children. Ran 150 miles last week. Ish - well, they were new routes. Trained with Dynamite Dave on the bike a few times - that makes a
was all that about?) and then walked to Waterloo station. No complaints, a belting day. Oh by the way, raised £640 for Children With Leukaemia.Ian Middlemas, 4:08As this was my first marathon I was just hoping to finish the course. However, my training
!I’m really sore all over, but planning my next run already (not necessarily a marathon!)Pompey Jon, 4:51I ran with my brother, Mark, for the National Blind Children's Society and raised about £3,500. It was the first marathon for both of us.From the beginning
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
