km in a 20km race? The 25km "race" was started prior to the start of the 20km race with a small group of pacemakers plus Gebreselassie covering the additional 5km over a two loop course before joining the 20km course.A narrow passage way allowed

-ordination, plus plenty of mud, glorious mud...Two races, plus the biggest hot tub in the landWhether you’re a fun runner, charity fundraiser or hardened adventure runner, there are two races to choose from in the Dirty Weekend, plus two junior races for the kids

Time not givenThe weather couldn't have been better for running; except that I got wetterafter the race was over, getting to the post race shindig, than I didduring the previous five hours! As always the crowds were fantastic; Iheard my name called

Time not givenThis was the first marathon I've done where I felt I controlled the race rather than vice versa.  The last 6 miles were the best racing miles I've ever done.Index of all quotesNext quote

pointed out there were several identical rhinos racing!!!The weather was foul at the end, my legs, back and feet ached like hell... but the crowd were great the forumites a true inspiration and the race something that I am honoured and moved to have been a

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

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

helped, not only to pace myself but, also psychologically eliminated any chance of walking earlier in the race. Every time I wanted to give up, I knew that that one moment of weakness would mean losing the pacer and the whole race would be much harder

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

Time not givenThanks to the 9.00 minute mile pacers got me to the finish before 4 hours even with a painful i-t band. One of the funniest moments was the fake booing when the red starters met the blue as if it was a team race!Index of all quotes