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Virgin London Marathon 2012
By PiXieLoNgStOcKiNg on 26/04/2012 19:51:42
Not as Planned....
My husband ran the race. In training, just about everything for months had gone to plan. He set off strong. The family saw him at mile 12 and he looked good and happy - he was aiming for four hours. We were all waiting on Birdcage Walk, banners
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My VLM 2010: Greg Sherriff (3:30)
By Greg Sherriff on 27/04/2010 08:54:19
With only a six-week build-up, things didn't quite go to plan
Im a 10K runner who for various reasons only had six weeks to train for the marathon. I set off at three-hour pace - silly I know, but I felt I could do it.At 10K I felt great.At 20K I felt good and still strong, albeit starting to work a bit harder
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My VLM 2010: Graham Goddard
By Graham Goddard 2 on 04/05/2010 13:10:23
I was tripped from behind and stumbled - within minutes, my left ankle was the size of a large golf ball
to plan - I hit Mile 12 in 1:45 and was feeling good - but then disaster struck! Just before the turn to Tower Bridge, I was tripped from behind and stumbled into the runner next to me. They grabbed me and stopped me from going over completely
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First but not my last – hopefully
By Helen Wilkinson 6 on 26/04/2012 16:41:01
My odyssey that ended with a medal!
For months the words 'London Marathon' have given me a shiver of fear and excitement. I have never attempted anything this tough in my life. Following the 16-week Runner's World training plan for a sub-5:00 run, I diligently worked my way up to 20
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My VLM 2010: Mark Turner
By Mark Turner on 28/04/2010 15:25:25
Reaching for Lucozade, the person behind me clouted my ankles and sent me flying...
I was having a superb race. Everything was going to plan and I was looking to hit a PB, only to find that as I was reaching out for a Lucozade just after Mile 18 the person behind me clouted my ankles and sent me flying. I landed face down
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My VLM 2010: Deano (3:53)
By Dean Watson 2 on 29/04/2010 21:08:15
What a day it turned out to be! You have to run it to believe it
The Virgin London Marathon was my first ever marathon. Previously I'd run the Bupa Great North Run and, having been hooked on the atmosphere and the fantastic sense of achievement, I set my sights on the London Marathon.With four months of five
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My VLM 2010: Karen Robinson (finish volunteer)
By Karen Robinson 4 on 29/04/2010 09:05:14
Unable to train due to injury, I volunteered at the Primary Finish instead - what a great day!
ever seen - to think that was her second marathon in a week! Amazing! Sadly they were too fast for me to get a photo.We had a brief break for lunch (at 10:30am) and then it was back out to watch the elite men and women finish their races. They all
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Ups and Downs of London
By Sean Jack on 20/10/2010 14:59:59
The was my sixth London Marathon - the first marathon for 15 years - the other five had gone really well, with my best time being 3hr 18mins. This one started off ok but by the fitth mile I had stomach cramps, why I don't know but I had to slow down
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My VLM 2010: Dizzy (4:03)
By Dizzy on 03/05/2010 11:18:32
Marathon jinx - every time I enter a marathon, something always goes wrong, but I keep coming back for more...
marathon...I arrived at the start of the VLM 2010 with loads of missed training, a very sore foot and absolutley everyone telling me I should not run. Even my boss told me that if I hurt my foot more it would be self-inflicted and not to expect any sympathy
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My VLM 2010: Mandy Legg (6:38.12)
By Mandy Legg on 27/04/2010 15:10:33
Every incredible journey starts with a single step - my journey from complete non-runner to Virgin London Marathon finisher
I did it, I finished the Virgin London Marathon. It took me 6:38:12 but I succeeded.I had been inspired by a motivational speaker, Miles Hilton-Barber, back in October 2008. His talk made me want to push my personal boundaries. I have a 50th
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