it was the most amazing day she'd ever had, she couldn't believe the support everybody gave, and for me she summed up the FLM. It really is the people's marathon, not about getting PBs or elite running, but something for everyone.I learnt to respect the distance

was suffering from sun stroke, so in retrospect not too bad at all. HodProd, 4:08 It was my first FLM since '99, and how I've missed the atmosphere and anticipation of the great event. Really looked forward to the race and trained well, recovered well, ate

:21 My first FLM, my first marathon - what more can I say...It was a glorious day that in the end, though it proved to be a little too hot, as is evident from my vest-shaped sunburn. The day started well, with a plan of an energy gel every 35 minutes

's something that I will always look back on with immense pride.Lunny, 4:30 This was my second FLM, and it was terrific. I would advise everyone to do it at least twice - the second one was just so much better.After being thoroughly soaked in the atmosphere

godsend as I had suffered terribly in my first marathon with blisters. This time round not a blister in sight. Big hand for my podiatrist!This year I ran the FLM half an hour faster than I did back in 1996, which I was amazed by. I put it down to correct

5 HOURS+ (Page 8) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rach, 5:20 FLM '05 - my third and slowest marathon! I managed to meet up with my mate Snoop at the four-mile mark. The plan was that he would pace me round to a 4:30 PB. The first half went

, and the last four miles were an amazing finish to a great event. Coventry Cat, 4:22What an amazing day!I woke very early, way before my 6am wake-up call, opened the curtains at my hotel to see the clearest of blue skies. I stuffed breakfast down before greasing

3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 9) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -->Jon Hull, 4:00What an amazing eventThe best part: every single mile, where spectators are cheering and routing for you. A truly democratic sport - what a feeling.The worst moment: about

on what fantastic support I had in hospital, from my wife and kids, family, friends and colleagues. What a race! Thanks to Flora and everybody involved in arranging such a great event. CdK, 5:47Photo: www.richk.co.ukThe day had dawned! Like many thousands

last five miles were - but so sweet the feel of that medal!Congratulations to every single person who took part in the whole London Marathon 2005 experience - you can't beat it.Higo, 4:15 --> I had been training since before Christmas for the FLM