You've followed Triathlete's World Editor Alison's Marathon des Sables blog over the last week, and now she's back with some stunning pictures which show off the dramatic backdrop to this epic week-long desert race (and her bandaged feet...).

The RW forumites set up their annual Support Groups at Mile 17 (Mudchute). Piles of jelly babies are bagged to give marathon runners a boost, led by forumite Bouncing Barlist

The Runner's World Pace Team once again took to the streets of London in their quest to help you hit your marathon targets. Now find out if we snapped you en route. Many thanks to Kevin McGarry (www.kmcgarry.com) for supplying the images.

Time: 2:43Wet, cold, windy, painful, slippery 2-43, championship place, all is well with the world.I just wish someone would explain this to my legs."Index of all quotesNext quote

Virgin London Marathon 2010: Narrow StreetGot some race-day photos you'd like to share on runnersworld.co.uk? Then drop us a line at editor@runnersworld.co.uk and we'll add them to our Virgin London Marathon 2010 galleries.

Virgin London Marathon 2010: Mile 21Got some race-day photos you'd like to share on runnersworld.co.uk? Then drop us a line at editor@runnersworld.co.uk and we'll add them to our Virgin London Marathon 2010 galleries.

Time not givenMy first marathon. Absolutely loved it - the euphoria, atmosphere, crowds cheering you on - I keep re-living it! It was painful towards the end, but that's quickly forgotten!Index of all quotesNext quote

Time not givenHighlights of the day -  Runners World Forumites at mile 18. Lady holding the banner with the Lance Armstrong quote "Pain is temporary, failure is forever". That came at just the right time. Enjoying the last 2 miles at last!Index of all quotesNext quote

Time: 4:05Deafened by thousands of people screaming my name! - They should market that instead of energy bars!Index of all quotesNext quote

Time not givenBest spectator banner: "Pain is only temporary - Failure lasts forever"Index of all quotesNext quote