definitely intend to do another one and try to keep my increased fitness levels up. The crowds were unbelievable and a real help in getting round. I can see why it is the most popular marathon in the world and my problem will probably be not wanting to wait

Belfast last year in 3:11, but did not really do the full training. This year I followed the sub 3hr schedule and felt really confident that I could break 3hrs. I ran 2:51, so can I say a big thank you to Runner’s World for getting me there. One

thanks, guys...So to mile 22, mantra in my head, Mars Bar in my hand, dogging it out in the way that marathon runners do, on into The Mall, across the line hand in hand, 4.55.19 official.And to Rhino Neil, thanks for the inspiration! That was some run

slower movers.Nigel Lapthorne, 5:57 I haven't done any real form of exercise for the past 14 years, and at the age of 36 I have now completed my first marathon in 5hrs 57. No world record but for someone who has bandy legs, quite an achievement ;-)Q

I have made my friends and family proud as well as raising lots of money for my charity. I wouldn't change a thing!CaroleR, 4:37 --An unforgettable day. It was my second marathon, and I was able to enjoy this one so much more. I high

3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 6) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --David Williamson, 3:27My first marathon, three weeks before my 50th birthday! What a fantastic experience. The last two miles went so quickly with the crowds cheering.Worst moments

) --As a Runner's World supporter virgin I wasn't sure what to expect from the support teams. They were great in making us feel welcome and useful. Here Meerkat, Lady Lucan, Meldy and Legless deserve a special mention. It was interesting to meet some

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 15) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Slotwin, 4:17 --My fifth marathon, second London, first wall... never again? You must be joking! Despite the PW, London is simply THE BEST!It all started so swimmingly

, in fact less than 48 hours after finishing, with aching legs I was planning my marathon diary for the coming year!!Thank you Runner’s World for all your advice in the run up to the race. I have found all information on the site invaluable and encourage

event and it still chokes me.I was expecting my best moment to be running down the Mall, but to be honest when I got there I really couldn't care less!The best bits by far for me were the starting line (knowing that I was part of the best marathon