) Biggest surprise: My recovery has been extremely quick. Most memorable moment: Too many to mention, but one that stands out was giving my mum high fives at mile 7! What would I do differently: Maybe drink a little less – I've never been to the loo so much
that most of the people that took part raised £1000s for various charities. I raised just under £2000 for Whizz-Kidz, which in itself is an achievement!I have to say that of all the sporting events I have attending and participated in, the London Marathon
, but it soon became a struggle again. The heat was getting to me and although I had sports drink with me I became very thirsty and it didn't take much for the voice in my head to persuade me to walk through a few water stations.Then followed my worst moment
, unloved. Feeling alone in the crowd I battle on and get the reward of seeing my family again - they insist I shouldn't stop, then realise this is nothing new. Jelly babies, drinks and cuddles from my daughter and pregnant wife inspire me to get going again
Surprise: Gordon Ramsay’s face when upon finishing I proceeded straight to the barrier and threw up my last drink all over the floor just as he was finishing his interview.What would I do differently: It was a perfect day for me, I wouldn’t have changed
probably didn't drink enough. I feel I've accomplished something incredible.Holly-go-Lightly, 4:264:26 “...Never mind becoming a pop or film star...” Read the full quote1824--London is a magnificent, wonderful city, and never more so than on such a
driven my wife to Vauxhall to be with her and wish her well. I got back home at about 4:45 a.m. but couldn't sleep with all the excitement. I had just run through Canary Wharf when the news came through via my wife and mobile phone that my beautiful
raised it...” Read the full quote--Heebiejeebie(right) and Josie JumpUntil this year I had only ever watched FLM highlights on TV. This was the first year I had the opportunity actually to be there and experience the atmosphere of the event. As we waited
't know there would be so much to take in; diet, drinking stretching before and after etc. etc.So a big thank you to Runner’s World in many ways - I couldn't have done it without you!! Keep up the good work.Fancy, 5:05This was my first marathon, and I
. Logistical problems - what problems! I would say this is the best event that I have been involved in, absolutely fantastic. year.Nobes, 4:08 Feeling rough at mile 21... My first marathon was a fantastic experience, surrounded by thousands of other like
