to know about that, but... just before the start I couldn't decide if I needed the loo or not. Someone said, "How long ago did you go?" It had been only five minutes before. So they said, "It's just nerves; once you start running you will be fine

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

over the landmark (or not, depending on toe) tomorrow. Go to sleep at midnight. Wake up on race day without nerves. Toe feels bearable. Head off to Greenwich. Many trips to the loo. "Water" the flowers as start time gets closer - even saw a lady

patches. Meeting up before, during and after the race all added to the party atmosphere.I was badly affected by cramp from miles 20 to 23, probably not helped by my injury-restricted training over the last 8 weeks. At one point I stopped to stretch against

endlessly, but it's the nearby rhino they love - we try to shake him off, only to find the occupant is superhuman, cracking out the miles at will. All is well at 16 miles, the rhino has been overcome, and my heart races as I spot the family - only for them

is calling everyone to get to the starting pens ready for the start, the excitement has taken over from the nerves and as I look around I know it's going to be a good day for the race.9.45am and we're off. Well, it's a slow shuffle as those in the first

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 12) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Susan Brown, 4:02 --This was my second FLM and I thought I could not replicate the emotions and pain I had felt the first time - but it proved me wrong.I find this event

and the Girls from Eims all of whom kept my pace up for a good stretch of the race. Looking forward to next time ?!?!?!?!?!?Supe, 4:31My first marathon, and a fantastic one to start with.Training was going really well until 7th March when I got a knee injury