-30 after 12 miles. The worst when my right knee's motivation went awol at 14 miles and I started to slip back to 11-30min/miles. It was good to see, after the finish, Eric Pollard from Emmerdale. I was glad not to have been pipped at the post by Floella
of people cheered me on with calls of go on Spoony or similar, that it became a great motivator, so I ran with it the whole distanceThe worst part was without doubt the cobbles at the Tower, I was definitely hitting my 'wall' at around that time
nature of triathlonsappeals to me and Ironman's are simply silly - hence, I knew my lack ofsense would prevail and sooner or later I was going to take the plunge.I'm looking to finish and have fun after the event, even if during theevent I hate every
two stone, mainly thanks to the motivation I get from the stories in RW each month). I loved the experience and am almost tempted to do it again (but will decide after GNR). I cannot believe I can now really call myself a runner!What a great day, your
My Tri ProfileAge.... 39I have been running for... 25 yearsStrengths... Mental toughness and an 'I can do anything' attitudeWeaknesses... Very hard to motivate. Like my food too much (especiallychocolate), so have trouble shifting the pounds
.Sian Aggett, 4:22:55What a fantastic day! Just writing this, I'm welling up. I love London, and everyone who came out and supported us deserve their own medals. Thank you for the music and the jelly babies! I brought along my motivational music in mp3 form
on the Tuesday after!Key to success? Put your name on the front and back of your running top! Mind over matter - my cough "miraculously" disappeared for 8 hours!A day which I will never forget, a truly life-changing event, worth every ounce of effort.Kerzo, 7
. 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
down on me every step of the way. I did not get cramp, pain or wished I had never started the event. The only thing I got was sunburn on my shoulders and neck!My twin sister met me just before the Mall and ran for a 30 seconds with me. My husband got
