Time not givenThis was my first Marathon and before the race I had said never again, but I enjoyed every minute, the spectators were fantastic and I can't wait for next year!Index of all quotesNext quote

to our band under star-filled night skies.Bring the familyFor kids, there’s also a Junior Mud Run, a 5K run with some tricky obstacles to tackle.  The race is open to 5-15 year olds and can be run by parents, too. The race offers older, more competitive

of low 2:50s. In the event I went out at more or less 2:50 pace, and was able to maintain it throughout. That is the difference between 25 miles per week training last year, and 60 miles per week this! Although I ran a steady race, the key to my success

when I could easily have dropped out. The worst part was the weather, I don't think I have EVER BEEN AS COLD IN MY LIFE! I wanted to finish in less than 5 hours but I started too quick and paid dearly for it later in the race. I need to work on my

Time not givenHit the wall at mile one and never recovered, only racing my clubmate kept me going.Hoped he would start walking at mile 23 so I could put a consoling arm around his shoulder and we could both walk in together, but he kept going

Time not givenI had high hopes of this race, having done an ultra with a marathon PB 6 weeks previously... But on the other hand, I wanted to appreciate the day, something I didn't manage last year  I wasn't prepared for the weather, so despite a

Mile 18 supporterDecided to go to mile 18 and watch the race this year and I'm glad I did.  Spectating, thanks to Meerkat, was brilliant.  Have never seen the race from that perspective and although I was itching to get out there and run I really

Time: 2:51This was only my second marathon; I ran Belfast last year in 3:11, but did not really do the full training. This year I followed the sub 3hr schedule and felt really confident that I could break 3hrs. I ran 2:51, so can I say a big thank

 and the whole event is so well organised from start to finish. I'll definitely run another marathon again as long as I am able and lucky enough to be accepted for my own place.I had my own place this year and decided to run and raise money for three charities

at 5 milesGoal- sub 3 (yet agin)Time- 3:04 somethingI raced and paced well, all went to plan but my training needs tweaking- a fast 10k towards the end of this year should do the trickCelebrating-  Out with the forum chaps of course.Index of all quotes