on my training runs, drank only water had my jelly baby ever mile after mile 9, refused the sweets and only did a few "high fives".Lots of my family came up to London to support me and I saw them all at least 5 times during the race. I LOVED every moment

Bridge; I thought I was going to godeaf. I was surprised at the amount of people still there in the horribleweather.Hanging about at the start had to be the worst moment; tents were all full,not surprisingly mind you.The best bit of the race, for me

race. The crowd were great, really kept my mind focused. I did make it in 3.44. The relief to finish was enormous. I cried, every one of those last 13 miles was painful. The last 2k took me 14mins (How slow is that). Will I be back for more: Never say

softyPB's Don't keep a record; I'm happy if I feel I've done my best on theday. In any case, I'm a slow runner.Favourite Races... 2:30 at Aintree. Followed by 1/2 Marathon and anythingthat involves relatively slow motion on uneven terrain or a mad

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

or race number) who ran with me to about the 14-mile mark where he had to start to walk. He kept me company by giving me encouragement and good conversation, and would even grab two bottles of water at the stations, so one for me as well. I don't think I

the next week for the 1982 Marathon, but failed to get a place in the ballot. My running tailed off after that, but it has been a dream to run the race ever since.I started running again three years ago and applied for a place in the 2003, 2004 and 2005

and the Girls from Eims all of whom kept my pace up for a good stretch of the race. Looking forward to next time ?!?!?!?!?!?Supe, 4:31My first marathon, and a fantastic one to start with.Training was going really well until 7th March when I got a knee injury

't appreciate how far 26.2 miles was until Sunday! Next time I'll train better (I only started running on 1st January 2005), start slower, not try any new food or drink during the race, and beat my PB. I now have a PB to beat! My legs hurt, four of my toenails

part of my life for the chance to take part in this fantastic event, I decided to go for option two. I was going to go for it and I knew that I would suffer on the day.On the morning of the race Carol and I were out of bed at 6.30am and I made porridge