, and it took us approximately 25-30 minutes to get through the start. The highlights were singing to Dancing Queen in Blackheath and crossing the Tower Bridge at two hours feeling strong! (After 3 Nurofen Plus, my hips were a dull ache). After being cheered
laps, with a half-marathon p.b. it all went pear-shaped with calf pains and cramp and has left me with a sore knee/hip/thigh, that’s stopping me running. At least I finished, which is important for morale when doing long events. I can still cycle though
that set me right back. I didn't get any physio until June, and have only just got back to a fit state - I've missed all my long rides as a result and it is now too late to make up the time. At my test event - the Bala half ironman at the start of June – I
an irritating ache.21 miles and we are now on the 'other side' of the road.22 miles and I have trouble, the lopsided gait I have been running to protect my ankle has caused my hips to start to ache, so it’s time to slow down and concentrate on being fit enough
have no idea. When that black moment comes, it really does! My mind was running but my legs wouldn't let me go any faster but I was determined not to walk one step. It was going over in my mind, "Head up, hips forward... it won't last for ever, two
enough training, but I ran for 16 miles, then my hips ached so ran/walked the rest. I didn't mind - I got a great sun tan, and taking longer I had time to really soak up the atmosphere. It was great to have the RW supporters at mile 17.The noise
the marathon with disabilities or under stressful conditions and made me realise that this is what the London Marathon is all about – it makes a winner out of every runner.This race was a great event for me personally and one that I shall remember forever. Kiwi
expected to be walking after 40 minutes at best.The knee problem hit at 35 mins but managed to run through it. Soles of feet became sore at 9-10 miles, some ankle soreness, recurring knee soreness, and by about 16 miles knees, hips and both feet were
seemed to grind to a halt. My legs felt so heavy and my hip was hurting. I had to walk but again the crowds convinced me I could keep going and got me running again.The last two miles were among the fastest I ran... I didn't run my target time but realise
