Igot to 23 mile and the clock said 2:50 I knew 3:15 was out the window, butif I could to 3.2 mile in 30 minutes I was on for a PB, I managed 3:17:18,PB by about 3 minutes that had stood since FLM 1995.If I decide to enter next year I'd certainly train

. The brilliant crowds. The rain, and basically the whole FLM experience. Q:What was your goal? A: Public goal was 3:40 private and real goal was sub 3:30.Q:And what was your finishing time? A: 3:27:03Q:What would you do differently? A: Eat more before the race

success?- planning, planning and planning, and the extraordinary generosity of the entire support team.BerryI'm a Londoner born and bred, so it is with shame I admit this is the first year I've been to view the FLM in person. Many thanks to Meerkat

Where and when?Sunday, March 14, SussexWhat is it?After finishing in second place, in RW's top 100 races of 2003 (behind the FLM), a race preview of the 2004 edition became almost inevitable.The route is demanding (to start with, at least

slower than 5 hours! Forum Mile 18 Support threadForum readers' first-hand accountsFLM 2005 Blogs The final week and the big day...In the week before the marathon In the final two days On race-day - before, during and after the race Race-day checklists

moredetermined. I started running in 1999 and did my first triathlon in the sameyear. In 2000 I did the FLM and then the Longest Day iron distance race.I even shocked my then coach who expected me to be at least 2 hourslater! I then snapped my knee ligaments

recently come back to the sport after a six-month break, inspired by a work colleague who's already started training for next year’s Flora London Marathon. And he’s certainly set his ambitions high, having also signed up for the FLM next April, as well as a

on the wrong train, then on the M40 got stuck because of an accident.  So it was quite a long day.  I did the FLM in 2000 - when it felt brilliant and I loved it.  Are ther really that many more runners - or what, because this time it felt very definately more

the last 5 miles.Thanks to the RW 8:30 pacers that I stayed with for 2 miles at the start then 300 yards at 21 miles as they came surging by me! Most thanks go to the FLM 3:45 thread regulars. Your friendly posts warm and encouragement made training

the FLM a couple of times, I can appreciate the amount of hours of training people put in, and the feeling of euphoria which can overwhelm you sometimes as you look at the crowds waving and encouraging you on. I am now one of those Waving, Cheering