6:20 “... at mile 13 I pulled a muscle, but was not going to let that stop me...” Read the full quote1832--Time: 6:20What a day, thousands of people: it was great. Enjoyed the whole event even though I got injured at mile 13 - I pulled a muscle

and photographed with the page 3 girls of a national newspaper at mile 20. And celebrated the event with the mile 18 supporters at the pub afterwards, and by spending the day on the forums.Index of all quotesNext quote

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

Time not givenThis was my first Marathon and before the race I had said never again, but I enjoyed every minute, the spectators were fantastic and I can't wait for next year!Index of all quotesNext quote

Time not givenThat's me, Filbert, in the blue top.  I was on the other side of the road as my wife was over there  By the time I saw everyone, I was already past and there was no way I was turning back for anyone!Index of all quotesNext quote

Time not givenWet hair, wet clothes and wet feet!Cold, windy, tiring and miserable, but as always a marvellously memorable dayIndex of all quotesNext quote

Time not givenBest poster I saw said "Pain is Temporary, failure is forever". I will have to translate it to latin and put it on my crest.Index of all quotesNext quote