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
- to complete my first marathon in less than 5 hours - I did it in4:49 and ran all the way!Differently - maybe try to smile a few more times after mile 21!Made a difference - running with the Runners World pacers for 11 min mile -everyone in that pack helped
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
. I was at the front of pen 2 and crossed the line in 7 seconds and was off, ticking off the first mile in 6:40. The early miles were faster than scheduled as it was downhill and I went through halfway in 1:26-something, about a minute ahead of plan
4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 15) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Slotwin, 4:17 --My fifth marathon, second London, first wall... never again? You must be joking! Despite the PW, London is simply THE BEST!It all started so swimmingly
5 HOURS+ (Page 10) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Penelope Pitstop, 5:06My first, and definitely not my last London Marathon. I had the most fantastic day, which words cannot describe. I've just finished watching the BBC coverage of the whole
5 HOURS+ (Page 5) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mssloan1962, 6:10 The best moment was realising my wisdom in bringing along some of my own toilet paper! The loos along the route don't have a very big supply and us mere mortals can't just 'go
4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 6) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Bourne2run, 4:23:22 What a fantastic day, the sun was out and so were the crowds, in their thousands. All for my first Flora London Marathon: what more could I have asked for
3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 8) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --Barry Metcalfe, 3:13I'm back in one piece - just!I started off steady (eight-minute miling) for the first couple of miles to make sure my calf was okay (I had picked up a strain
