4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 4) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Dave the Spartan, 4:59:15The excuses in first: I did no training in January and February due to family illness and pressure from work. I decided to run and enjoy it (Can you

5 HOURS+ (Page 5) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mssloan1962, 6:10 The best moment was realising my wisdom in bringing along some of my own toilet paper! The loos along the route don't have a very big supply and us mere mortals can't just 'go

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 14) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Sub 5.00 Jaq, 4:58 --I had the best day possible. I woke up feeling calm and rested, with no niggles. The sun shone all the way and I ran with a great guy from Woking

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 7) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Vikki Ratcliffe, 4:55I was aiming for 4:30 but really wasn't expecting so many people or such hot weather! It was a really amazing experience and the crowds were something else

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

their 22-mile marker on the other side of the road.14, 15, 16 miles and we are still going strong with a never ending chorus of cheering and support from the thousands of spectators lining the route.17 miles and there are the signs for the Runner’s World

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 11) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Tefal Elvis, 4:06 This year's London Marathon was my first 26.2-mile race of any kind, and I was running specifically to raise money for Tommy's, the baby charity.All my

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 2) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15PAD2802, 4:10Â PAD2802; 4:10 “...A spectator collides with me as he tries to cross the course...” Read the full quote--Best moment(s): En route, complete strangers, runners

and I. Jane was looking for a running partner. That was 4 years ago. After numerous 10km races, 2 Great North Runs, a half marathon in the Lake District and the Edinburgh Marathon in June 2003, which at 19 miles Jane told me " I have no intention

5 HOURS+ (Page 9) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Colin Gibbs, 6:53Best thing: the amazing, wonderful crowds; hearing my name shouted all the time (I had it on my vest).Worst thing: 18-19 miles, blisters on both feet and cramp in my right thigh