group of elite men came past on the other side having done 22 miles. They got a huge round of applause from the runners alongside me and it reminded me that I was taking part in the same event as them. Fantastic.Worst moment: my calf muscle starting

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

and better training. The London Marathon is clearly a wonderful event, essentially a serious race for the elite runners followed up by a charity fun-run. But it wouldn’t be possible to justify closing down central London for a day just to please a few

differently? Absolutely nothing! (Oh except maybe a bit more pain relief en route!) I had an absolute ball. Can't wait to do it all again next year!Sue Toseland, 6:20What a day, thousands of people it was great. Enjoyed the whole event even though got injured

the marathon with disabilities or under stressful conditions and made me realise that this is what the London Marathon is all about – it makes a winner out of every runner.This race was a great event for me personally and one that I shall remember forever. Kiwi

, the crowds, the landmarks, I will I do a third, or at least I am tempted.Despite the heat, I knocked 12 minutes off last year and did 4:30. I finished once again in tears, but feeling so good. Alison Salmond, 4:28--I looked at my watch at 4.28 and saw

, you know you can do it, just get out there and enjoy yourself.'9.00am and the tannoy is announcing the start of the Elite women's race. 'Go on Paula, you can win this race' is the general comment circulating through the crowds.9.30am and the tannoy