3:29:46 “...made the last three miles sadistically easy...” Read the full quote1818-- Time: 3:29:46This was my second marathon. My first was Sydney in 2003, and there simply is no comparison. I never expected just how incredible the atmosphere would
.Most memorable moment was running round Cutty Sark and thinking "Wow I am running the London Marathon"....something I first said I would do when I was 15....took a while, I am 34 now.My goals changed frequently in training but when I got to the start I decided
Time: 5:05 Here's a picture someone took at the 14 mile mark. Running the London Marathon has been a dream of mine for 19 years. I had many best moments - one of them was turning the corner and seeing Tower Bridge. Others included hearing
to go for it. But I would also advise them to train sensibly for the event, utilizing all the fantastic advice that the Runner’s World experts provide.Congratulations to everybody that completed the London Marathon.Index of all quotesNext quote
Time: 4:49Best mo - really feeling, seeing and hearing what it means to run your first marathonWorst mo - knowing that stopping at 24 miles was just not an optionSurprise - the sheer guts and determination of such a varied group of peopleMy goal
Time: 4:30Everything went exactly to plan! About 10 years ago I ran a half-marathon and then sat on my backside for a while (rowed for a pub crew) and steadily put on weight. I started the official FLM program for a sub 5 hour marathon and secretly
was coming around the bend from Birdcage Walk into the Mall and seeing my girlfriend and daughters cheering me on.I would say that my goal was to finish the race because it was my first marathon, but I really wanted to run the whole thing. I probably only
sub-3:15 marathon, my mates will never believe me.Most memorable moment - helping the handsome Ross (11 min mile pacer) our of his top at 5 miles....... What would I do differently? I'd stick to the 11 min mile pacer like glue and not stop to walk
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 co...