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

Mile 18 supporterDecided to go to mile 18 and watch the race this year and I'm glad I did.  Spectating, thanks to Meerkat, was brilliant.  Have never seen the race from that perspective and although I was itching to get out there and run I really enjoyed myself and met loads of f...

Time: 4:25An amazing (and painful at times!) experience. Started to hurt badly at 24 miles... thought I was going to burst into tears at 25 miles with the emotion of it all.. coming up to the finish the crowd were superb. They could see I was just about done in and all these peop...

Time: 4:00Was following Runners World Sub 4hrs from the red start - I think they both pulled out (apologies if Neil just hit a bad patch and finished) followed KitKat (Kate) who took up the baton so to speak - not sure if she is a "forumite" - but what a job. Unfortunately lost h...

4:46 “...reaching the crowds at Tower Bridge – what a lift, in places the supporters were eight people deep...” Read the full quote1826-->Time:4:46The best moment: reaching the crowds at Tower Bridge - what a lift; in places the supporters were eight people deep.The worst moment:...

7:04 “...The train journey up... a total crisis of confidence, I just wanted to go home...” Read the full quote1833--> Time: 7:04The best moment - seeing my friends and family in the crowd.....and again....and again...!The worst moment? The train journey up... a total crisis of c...