marathon in the UK, but for a first-timer like myself, it was an experience I will take with me for the rest of my life.  I will never forget that feeling of crossing the finish line in my first marathon.Index of all quotesNext quote

(despite the fact that walking is very 'bambi like' today!My nickname is TheChef - I really love to cook!!!! Something different topasta for a while though :-))See yaThe Smiling First Timer!!!!!Index of all quotesNext quote

Time: 4:32I ran the Marathon with fellow first timers, my wife Shona and friend Keith Percival, as a team raising money for Colon Cancer Concern, and we all found the whole experience exhilarating and overwhelming at times. Just being part

4:47:01 “...I felt as if I had my own personal fan club...” Read the full quote1827--Time: 4:47:01An amazing day, even though I'm a bit disappointed with my time. As a first-timer perhaps I shouldn't have been worried about it, but my worst moment

- BRING IT ON!Nibs, 2:56:02What an outstanding day! As a first-time marathon runner, this was a perfect day. Too many high points to mention during the race, but the standout moments were making my way back to the hotel afterwards - so many people

of it.This was my first marathon and the things I would advise first-timers are: write your name on your shirt - the supporters like it and they really help keep you going; Vaseline really works wonders; only partially unscrew the lids on the Lucozade

would be going halfway round the world later on (or so it would seem). I caught the train from Epsom at 6.45am and suddenly it dawned upon me what the London Marathon is about for a middle-aged first timer. There were others doing the same journey

in November last year that I would do for the Alzheimers Society. My Mum is a sufferer.Lessons Learnt Forget your time: whatever you do as a first-timer will be a Personal Best! Drink loads, and walk whilst drinking. (Couldn't stop peeing for three hours

, but no one seems to care.Wes Wisham, 4:24:55 First Timer, Age 44... Best moment? Singing with fellow runners and doing the Y-M-C-A hand signals in unison on one stretch, great fun! Worst moment? Pulling a hamstring at 23.5 miles and having to pull off

much, as I said myself after the race: 'I enjoyed every single second of it, would love to do it all over again.'I completed the marathon in 3:56, so as a first-timer I am pretty impressed with myself... I had prepared very well for it which I think