The Virgin London Marathon was my first ever marathon. Previously I'd run the Bupa Great North Run and, having been hooked on the atmosphere and the fantastic sense of achievement, I set my sights on the London Marathon.With four months of five
This was my fourth London Marathon. I know from experience that it is never easy to PB due to the sheer number of people running, but it is simply the best marathon for atmosphere. I had a target of sub-4:00, had put the training in and knew what I
sustained while running in the icy weather in January.As 9.45am approached I felt excited but surprisingly level-headed as I knew I'd done everything I could to prepare. There I was, standing at the start of the Virgin London Marathon! It was on my list
I've been running for about eight years and completed the London Marathon in just over 5:30 in 2007. I'd trained three days a week and my longest run was 18 miles. I didn't realise the impact the food you ate the night before could have (cheese
Yesterday I completed the Virgin London Marathon. I have so much more to say about the whole experience that I really don’t know where to start.Sod it, I’ll launch straight into the race itself which didn’t entirely go to plan! To set some context
with the obligatory white trousers and black caps.On the morning of the marathon I was up at what felt like the crack of dawn (actually 6am) and had to get to Farnborough Station for 7am to catch the coach up to London. On the way to the station it felt strange
:32. We have joked since then that we should have entered the Guinness Book of Records for the friends who argued non-stop during the marathon (about speed mainly or not wanting a medal) but came across the line together smiling. Linda is the best training
could make a fortune. I finished in 4:14, slower than I had originally trained for but that did not matter on the day. My aim as I said was to enjoy every step, and that I did. On Saturday I told my wife Jo that this was my last marathon, as I crossed
for me was crossing Tower Bridge. Having watched the marathon on telly for years, this was what I wanted to do - run across Tower Bridge in the London Marathon. I did and it was awesome. I cried! The worst bit was Blackfriars Underpass. Suddenly
I was in Pen 8 of the Blue start after 6 years of applying. I couldn't believe I was about to "do" the marathon - one of my bucket list challenges. Anyway me and this other lady had been sitting in this bus stop in the pen and then slowly we began
