At the Alphen (NED) 20K held on 12 Mar 2006, Haile Gebreselassie ran a 1:11:37 for 25km, well under the previously fastest reported time of 1:12:45 set by Paul Kosgei (KEN) at the Berlin (GER) 25km on 09 May 2004.How can a runner set a record for 25

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

Time: 4:04Sunday was my first marathon. I came in at 4:04 and am currently in great pain but.......it was worth it!!! I started at the blue start and hooked up with the 9.00 minute mile pacer. I was running for Children with Leukaemia and stayed

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

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