for my next marathon. I think my training was sufficient, but I don't think it was enough to improve on my previous time.The buzz you get from not only running the London Marathon but also crossing that line cannot be explained in words, and I would
Time: 3:58Blimey what to say? My forum supporters were still drunk from the night before so they missed me, not that I'm surprised as it was Shambler and Dr Nic!!It was my first marathon and I really enjoyed it. The crowds were fantastic; so much
3:29:46 “...made the last three miles sadistically easy...” Read the full quote1818-- Time: 3:29:46This was my second marathon. My first was Sydney in 2003, and there simply is no comparison. I never expected just how incredible the atmosphere would
.Most memorable moment was running round Cutty Sark and thinking "Wow I am running the London Marathon"....something I first said I would do when I was 15....took a while, I am 34 now.My goals changed frequently in training but when I got to the start I decided
Time: 5:05 Here's a picture someone took at the 14 mile mark. Running the London Marathon has been a dream of mine for 19 years. I had many best moments - one of them was turning the corner and seeing Tower Bridge. Others included hearing
we were fast and loose, or a bit slower with muscles tightening by the second.This was my ninth London, but my first for six years. I'd forgotten the impact the event has on your senses and had thought that I would make this my last London for quite
Time not givenAfter spending far too long at the Expo, I rewarded myself with what I normally do after a long time on my feet ... a cold bath - magic! Although I will draw a veil over my marathon performance, what was fantastic was to meet so many
continued (at a much reduced pace) until I realised that the pain was not going to lessen. I had two options: STOP or carry on and finish. There was only one answer ..... I carried on and finished (albeit slower than last year) in 3:53.After the event
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
Time: 4:49Best mo - really feeling, seeing and hearing what it means to run your first marathonWorst mo - knowing that stopping at 24 miles was just not an optionSurprise - the sheer guts and determination of such a varied group of peopleMy goal