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

, and how I managed to run the courseexactly as Runners World described on the websiteGoal-to finish under 4 hours. Finishing time of 3 hours and 41 minutes!Differences-none-it couldn't have gone any better for my first marathon!Celebration-A shed load

Time: 4:04Sunday was my first marathon. I came in at 4:04 and am currently in great pain but.......it was worth it!!! I started at the blue start and hooked up with the 9.00 minute mile pacer. I was running for Children with Leukaemia and stayed

Time: 4:14This was my first marathon and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My best moments were the crowds cheering on Tower Bridge and seeing friends at 22, I was still laughing and smiling at this point, the hysteria set in later on

than I thought. I knew this when I was passed by the ironing board. The crowd at Canary Wharf were great and all of the others around the marathon. I have read many times that having a cold in the last couple of weeks should mean not running - my wife

Time: 5:30As this was my first 'marathon experience" I was more than happy to finish, but my time of 5-30-38 was a little disappointing. The best part had to be the support I got all round the course from the people on the course they kept me going

in Greenock."What an experience, I will never forget": I have not seen so many people in the one place, at the one time. The best marathon I have done so far. I only hope for a place next year. Index of all quotesNext quote

much obliged to the overseas staff officials. Thank you very much.An Coppens, 1st marathon, 5:44:51, Cork, IrelandIndex of all quotesNext quote

honestly say that there wasn't a worst moment as it was my first Marathon (London or otherwise) and it all went to plan. I had dreams of running sub 3:15 but only had two proper half marathons to base it on as only started running seriously last July '03. I

4:26 “...Never mind becoming a pop or film star: run the London Marathon and you will feel the adoration, good will and support of thousands...” Read the full quote1824-- Time: 4:26London is a magnificent, wonderful city, and never more so than