to keep up with them becasue the next mile was done in 7.37, but I knew I had to in order to achieve my goal... After that the last two miles were easier and I achieved 3:28. Thanks very very much guys!!! Shirley CIndex of all quotesNext quote

bottles of beer, 3 chickens and Elvis.Goal - To finish (which I managed in 4:06:34)Key to success - Long Sunday morning runs organised by my running club, Worcester Joggers. Respect to Stuart and Alan. I wouldn't have done it without their help

Time: 4:10Best moment - crossing Tower Bridge running along the middle of it Worst moments freezing on Blackheath then  miles 22 - 24 Biggest surprise -size of crowds despite the weather  and seeing old neighbours in Bermondsey cheering me on Goal

a grid with miles 1 - 26 stuck on my back and I stopped every mile to let a child in the crowd cross a mile off - they were so chuffed to be included. Seeing their excitement was very special.Q: What was your goal? And what was your finishing time? A

Time: 4:14This was the most amazing event I have ever had the pleasure of takingpart in, it was such a wonderful occasion and fantastic support fromstart to finish.It was mine (& Mrs Chuff's) first marathon and the memories will stay withus forever

, 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: 4:14This 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

Time: 5:35The biggest surprise was seeing the major from "who wants to be a millionaire" in real life.My goal was 4hrs 30.:But after my knee injury during training my finish was 5hrs35mins.Do differently: I would maybe add more longer runs into my

. The brilliant crowds. The rain, and basically the whole FLM experience. Q:What was your goal? A: Public goal was 3:40 private and real goal was sub 3:30.Q:And what was your finishing time? A: 3:27:03Q:What would you do differently? A: Eat more before the race

legs just couldn't go any faster!Q: What was your goal? And what was your finishing time? A: My goal was sub 4 hours and I got 3:56:55 Yessss!Q: What would you do differently? And indeed what was the key to your success? A: Do more long runs and stick