was ‘don’t try anything new on race day’ which was drummed into the reader. How could anyone be so stupid to try anything new on race day? I promised myself of all the things I would or wouldn’t do I was going to be smart and well-prepared. I would not try
beats them all hands down...Carle Green, 3:26As a non-runner before this, and as it was the first event I'd ever entered, I was a little unsure as to what to expect - but WOW, what an amazing day!The atmosphere and crowd were absolutely unbelievable
on what fantastic support I had in hospital, from my wife and kids, family, friends and colleagues. What a race! Thanks to Flora and everybody involved in arranging such a great event. CdK, 5:47Photo: www.richk.co.ukThe day had dawned! Like many thousands
- BRING IT ON!Nibs, 2:56:02What an outstanding day! As a first-time marathon runner, this was a perfect day. Too many high points to mention during the race, but the standout moments were making my way back to the hotel afterwards - so many people
your preparation (and ironically mine was almost the best it has been), the marathon will punish you if you feel even marginally below par leading up to, or on, race day (the back of my running number said 'slight cold'). Running the London Marathon
3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 4) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --MattyH, 3:16:14How to do your first marathon: Do the Flora London Marathon, on its 25th anniversary - the best race in the world. Ten days before the race, buy a new pair of running shoes
, either as a runner or a spectator will know why: it is quite simply the greatest running event in the world!RFJ, 3:51The start area was great. I met up with Tea and Toast Man, AlanM and Dunnarunner as planned on the 3:30 forum. That was the best part
the training when it all felt good only to end up regretting it later. This I did first time around and ended up not being aloud to run for six weeks before the event.Pep, 4:55 --This was my first marathon - what a FANTASTIC day. Everything went as planned
part of my life for the chance to take part in this fantastic event, I decided to go for option two. I was going to go for it and I knew that I would suffer on the day.On the morning of the race Carol and I were out of bed at 6.30am and I made porridge
for organising us at Mile 17! It was great to meet so many other Runner's World forumites, both trotting past (pausing only for a chat and a handful of jelly babies), and lending voice to the cheering.I spent a joyous race handing out baggies of jelly babies
