on such a beautiful day as 17th April, 2005. I felt so proud to be part of the greatest race, in the greatest city in the world. The crowds cheering around Cutty Sark, the first glimpse of Canary Wharf, the grandeur of Tower Bridge, seeing the London Eye

and set off again determined to finish the race running.I did it (with support from the much needed crowds) and finished in 4 hours 25 mins!The London Marathon was a tough race for me, but it did far from put me off from competing in other marathons

was suffering from sun stroke, so in retrospect not too bad at all. HodProd, 4:08 It was my first FLM since '99, and how I've missed the atmosphere and anticipation of the great event. Really looked forward to the race and trained well, recovered well, ate

'clock Lowlights - Apart from being sick just at the finish line there really weren't any Key to success -High mileage training from January onwards Running partner - Rachel Pleeth - keeping me on trackMark Irvine, 2:51This was only my second marathon; I ran

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

and feeling sick. I think relatives and friends need to keep away to allow the runners to get through and keep walking so that they can find space to eat, drink and meet up with their family and friends!My aim was to finish injury free (or at least still

to Team 6, I was worn out before the big day.I slept very badly that night and woke up feeling sick. I'm never this anxiousbefore a race that I'm taking part in.So many doubts . . what if somebody else pinched our spot at Mudchute? Whatif I forgot one

beautiful day as 17th April, 2005. I felt so proud to be part of the greatest race, in the greatest city in the world. The crowds cheering around Cutty Sark, the first glimpse of Canary Wharf, the grandeur of Tower Bridge, seeing the London Eye along

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

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