Time not givenThanks so much to the 8 minute mile pacers - I was doing a good run, and on target for the magical sub-3.30, but started to blow it 4 miles from the finish. I was thrilled to see the pacers arrive alongside me. It was hell to try
through the winter months easier. I hope to see you all again sometime.Finally, on the up side, the funniest moment for me:I was running with a Scottish flag up until the red/blue join point so that fellow forum runners could spot me. After meeting them
well. It was a beautiful running day (instant tan), and I had a chat with one of the ever-presents (fantastic achievement!) around Mile two, grinned and waved all the way around the Cutty Sark, started to blub on Tower Bridge (then stopped as you can
My Tri ProfileAge.... 25I have been running for... since Feb 2004Strengths... Determination once in an event, and a loathsome view ofquitting. Natural athlete, swam lots as a child, cycled loads all my lifeWeaknesses... A mystery problem resulting
and a PA system playing music and chat. I decided I ought to queue up for a toilet, which took up 45 of my 60 minutes, but was well worth it. If you haven't run in a mass-participation event before it's hard to describe what it feels like. The pace
the second any sign of injury rears its ugly head. Don't try to run it off. It doesn't work. I found out the hard way.I joined a local running club in January and that proved invaluable. Not only did I find running in a group much easier than solitary
on the Tuesday after!Key to success? Put your name on the front and back of your running top! Mind over matter - my cough "miraculously" disappeared for 8 hours!A day which I will never forget, a truly life-changing event, worth every ounce of effort.Kerzo, 7
, until we spotted our families again at miles 22 and 23. On the Embankment my girls chased us along running along the pavement screaming ‘Come on Mummy, you can do this, come on!’We realised the runner had been right! It had got easier, and although our
to check things out. Everything seemed okay. I felt strong, like I was running with a firm hand pushing me forward.Everything seemed easier and faster than ever before. I started to feel good about the following day. But some doubt remained
was pleased to do it in 2 hours - which was better then my training time. I then found I was running along a bit I had run when I did the Flora 10k about 12 years ago, which was great as its always easier to run when you know the way.It seemed as though I had
