not extend my cry to "Jelly Babies. Mars Bars. Wine Gums. Jaffa Cakes. Larks' tongues. Badgers' noses. Ocelot spleens..."I'm no athletics journalist, but I can report on the trend in marathoning wildlife. I am sorry to report the Womble population
-load the day before with 12 bottles of isotonic drink and 1kg of chocolate. I did the course faster in training on my mountain bike so at least I know it was just a nutrition mess up.Luton marathon was also a disappointment, after a good start and two good
-race planning. I would recommend the weekend to anyone who is training for a marathon. What would I do differently? I would have changed my socks just before the start and I would have been less focussed on my time. The London Marathon is a great event
. Logistical problems - what problems! I would say this is the best event that I have been involved in, absolutely fantastic. year.Nobes, 4:08 Feeling rough at mile 21... My first marathon was a fantastic experience, surrounded by thousands of other like
4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 8) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Mad Moo, 4:14I was a marathon virgin, a bit old as I am nearly 40. On race day I got up in a mad panic, looked at the alarm clock - past five o'clock and we were late
report on the trend in marathoning wildlife. I am sorry to report the Womble population is on the decline, with only two making an appearance. Maybe the WWF should be notified and capture a breeding pair at the finish line. And although rhinos may
