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
4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 8) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Mad Moo, 4:14I was a marathon virgin, a bit old as I am nearly 40. On race day I got up in a mad panic, looked at the alarm clock - past five o'clock and we were late
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
time - 2:41:46. Secondly, getting to the 20-mile marker and knowing that I could have a "mare" last 10K and still get a AAA Championship Place for 2006.What I would do differently: With hindsight I suspect that my long marathon-paced runs did
3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 6) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -->David Williamson, 3:27My first marathon, three weeks before my 50th birthday! What a fantastic experience. The last two miles went so quickly with the crowds cheering.Worst moments
the pub; a round trip of 1.8 miles.There you are, I'm a slow runner who is hoping not to have too muchtrouble building up to marathon distance, I swim like lead and I have tobuild up my cycling from 0.9miles to 112miles (minimum). EAZY!!Ironman target: I
4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 3) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Mark1, 4:20My first marathon, well chuffed that I finished still running, best experience was the crowd support without a doubt.Worst experience was getting past pedestrians
4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 14) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Sub 5.00 Jaq, 4:58 -->I had the best day possible. I woke up feeling calm and rested, with no niggles. The sun shone all the way and I ran with a great guy from Woking
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 13-14
