is starting to pay off -->Monthly training: Running: 75 milesCycling: 175 milesSwimming: noneWeight loss: 6lbsOctober's training: My key sessions were three run bike run bricks on the ballbuster course building up to the full ballbuster distance by the end
one session and consequently, felt I ran a perfect race. What wall, I didn't see any wall! I can honestly say that I felt great until the last couple of miles and then it did become hard work but thanks to the most amazing crowd support - I DID IT
:. that glorious afternoon in London sunshine, seeing the respect shown by Londoners to the many souls with serene expressions, clutching their kit bag and medal.Key to my success: I followed the RW schedule and made sure I didn't skimp on the hard sessions
on the Tuesday after!Key to success? Put your name on the front and back of your running top! Mind over matter - my cough "miraculously" disappeared for 8 hours!A day which I will never forget, a truly life-changing event, worth every ounce of effort.Kerzo, 7
you all.What would I do differently? Applied sunscreen. Now I have a very sore neck and shoulders. Key to success? My running club, Horsham Joggers. It was the longest and best-paced run I have ever done. Judex, 4:37:13 This was my first marathon
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
3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 2) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -->Acer, 3:44:50 What a day. After two unsuccessful attempts at sub-4 hour marathon running, a winter of hills and speed sessions paid off for me.The Best Moment: Realising that I could get
me to get training for next year's marathon.The keys to finishing the course were doing the best I could to stick to the RW schedule for 4hr running from Day 1 and then joining the 4hr forum for day-to-day support. Wouldn't have had a clue what I
was panic. I don't run. I'm 36. I've never run. Once a week doing weights and occasional sparring sessions were the beginning and end of my fitness routine. I'm not overweight, but I'm not super-fit by any stretch of the imagination.But I couldn't back out
& District AC, I put some good training sessions. The RW emails were good to get, too.The first 12 miles went like clockwork, I was feeling good and I didn't feel as though I was putting a lot of effort in. Then at around 14 miles I started to get cramp in my
