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
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
pacing before next time, but all in all I'm glad I did it and the medal has pride of place next to my GNR medal from last year. I have only been running 1 year so I have scope to improve and I will with the help of Runner's World!Index of all quotes
... Overtook him in the last mile came in about 20 seconds ahead. Both completely exhausted but Will should have got Good For Age for next year.Index of all quotesNext quote
warm-up at Reading it was hard from 3 miles in. Mile 18 was wonderful, not just because of the gin. I will allow 10 minutes next year to hug EVERYONE who was there. You supporters are stars! Fuelled by gin, I managed to stop two people giving up
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
: Debra (research and treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)), Cancer Research and Meningitis Research each receiving an equal third which I'm hoping will finally be a approximately £1700.00 / £1800.00, the final figure still unknown as still growing
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
this year: half marathon (1: 45); marathon (4:12) and 5k (22:11). I’m not sure how useful any of this will be as I doubt I’ll be any shape to run the entire length of the marathon in Switzerland, but I'd hope to finish this leg within five hours
