in Runner's World was excellent - thanks guys.Angelina, 4:52Well it really was the race from hell. I passed out at mile 14 (how is it humanly possible to faint while moving?) and - a huge thanks to St John's - got going again only to throw up on 5 different
Belfast last year in 3:11, but did not really do the full training. This year I followed the sub 3hr schedule and felt really confident that I could break 3hrs. I ran 2:51, so can I say a big thank you to Runner’s World for getting me there. One
:32 Running the London Marathon was always an “I want to do that one day” event, and now I have done it! It was my first marathon and I’ll be very surprised if it is my last. I know I can easily improve my 4:32 by over 30 minutes. The best moment was from Big
who witnessed the event, either as a runner or a spectator will know why: it is quite simply the greatest running event in the world!RFJ, 3:51The start area was great. I met up with Tea and Toast Man, AlanM and Dunnarunner as planned on the 3:30 forum
before the start a runner for ‘Changing Faces’ came up to us and said “you’re running for Debra, that’s a great charity,” which coming from a supporter of Changing Faces was a real accolade.Debra is the UK charity for those with the genetic condition
did notice was how well the whole event was organised from start to finish. I can see now why it is the best marathon in the world.Beanz52, 6:32:28Best moment? Meeting the forumites at mile 17 – I’m not sure how I'd have got that far without them
driven my wife to Vauxhall to be with her and wish her well. I got back home at about 4:45 a.m. but couldn't sleep with all the excitement. I had just run through Canary Wharf when the news came through via my wife and mobile phone that my beautiful
the Highway the lead group of elite men came past on the other side having done 22 miles. They got a huge round of applause from the runners alongside me and it reminded me that I was taking part in the same event as them. Fantastic.Worst moment: my calf
sun block next time. And yes, there will be a next time!)I can remember turning a corner and seeing Tower Bridge and becoming quite emotional. Someone from the hospice was there on the other side with a big cheer and a camera. The Runner’s World
surely have gone to bed on Saturday night pleading: 'Whatever you do, Dad, don't get overtaken by a rhino'."John Brown, 4:50Many thanks to the Runner's World pacer. Sticking with the 11-minute mile group made my first marathon (at 57) a lot easier
