Time: 4:45It's not snappy but I have to get it off my chest: - Flora London Marathon 2004,Had some problems with the schedule, sub four,Twisted my ankle at a race called  'The Grim'.Didn't know if I should sink or swim! But decided after Bath Half

honestly say that there wasn't a worst moment as it was my first Marathon (London or otherwise) and it all went to plan. I had dreams of running sub 3:15 but only had two proper half marathons to base it on as only started running seriously last July '03. I

, and with time ticking away I started on week 3 of the beginner's schedule. Rather worryingly, the schedule suggested a half-marathon on 13 March. On my first time out running (albeit rather slowly), I barely made it. I pulled up out of breath and with aching

another week! Then my plans are: The Thame 10K in June, and some other local races including the Otmoor Challenge (half-marathon) in July and then a September/October marathon - and I will be back to London in 2006!Cheeko, 3:55To quote from Lock, Stock

'clock Lowlights - Apart from being sick just at the finish line there really weren't any Key to success -High mileage training from January onwards Running partner - Rachel Pleeth - keeping me on trackMark Irvine, 2:51This was only my second marathon; I ran

first 'Good For Age' time.What I would do differently: pay more attention to my feet (I blistered after only eight miles!)The key to my success: yet again, for the third successive marathon, using an RW training schedule. Hopper, 3:32Best moment

doing bike miles with someone better than you once a week. -->October's highlight: I've entered IMZH, the Bath Half Marathon and posted my form for the FLM ballot.October's lowlight: I've entered IMZH (I must be mad!).What I learnt this month:I should

recently posted a 1:37 half marathon I was confident of a 3:45 finish. I’d put in four months of training, following a schedule with numerous runs on or around 20 mile mark.But a nightmare scenario occurred when I came down with a temperature the day before

been a lot slower without him. My half-marathon time shows I did the second half one minute faster than I did the first half - a perfect split!Tara Emery, 4:31 -->Best moment: was just after the Cutty Sark when I saw a whole group of Sunflower

half-marathons I did, I came last - followed by the ambulance each time (very off-putting).I really enjoyed the whole experience, the crowds and the other runners were fantastic. It was a totally brilliant atmosphere.The worst bit was at about 13