Time: 3:58Started well, although stop-start for the first mile. Managed to keep to 9 minute pace, until the last 3 when it slipped to 10’s. Finished 3:58:51, so very happy and thanks for the training programme, support and help from the team
Time not givenI felt cold but convinced that both of us where going to do it.That's what being a member of a club is all about, helping each other out in tough times.We did both finish in possibly our personal worst, but the weather was not kind
6:20 “... at mile 13 I pulled a muscle, but was not going to let that stop me...” Read the full quote1832-->Time: 6:20What a day, thousands of people: it was great. Enjoyed the whole event even though I got injured at mile 13 - I pulled a muscle
, shame about the weather, but I still managed to get a bit of a tan!! Or maybe it was wind burn!Looking forward to the next editionLove to you all and big thanks for all your help and support it got me there to the end for my medal!Index of all quotes
of your neck stand up: their support makes you run that little bit quicker if only for a short while! Saves you seconds on your time...but it all helps. What a lovely happy and peaceful day.Index of all quotesNext quote
helped me to achieve my target, and thanks to the forumites who cheeredme on at Mile 18.Index of all quotesNext quote
bottles of beer, 3 chickens and Elvis.Goal - To finish (which I managed in 4:06:34)Key to success - Long Sunday morning runs organised by my running club, Worcester Joggers. Respect to Stuart and Alan. I wouldn't have done it without their help
sub-3:15 marathon, my mates will never believe me.Most memorable moment - helping the handsome Ross (11 min mile pacer) our of his top at 5 miles....... What would I do differently? I'd stick to the 11 min mile pacer like glue and not stop to walk
to lower my sights to 10min/miles, more suitable to an aged virgin marathon runner.My wife proud, daughter astonished but full of admiration, but I have only one problem. I promised wife this was a one off event for me. Yet another lie she will eventually
Time not given18 months ago I couldn't bend down and tie up my shoelaces, yesterday I RAN THE LONDON MARATHON!!!!!! I'm still cuddly but limping into school today and having year 6 offer to help me down the stairs because they were proud of me - all
