marathon in the UK, but for a first-timer like myself, it was an experience I will take with me for the rest of my life. I will never forget that feeling of crossing the finish line in my first marathon.Index of all quotesNext quote
occasion.Today after over 11 months hard work, injuries, highs and lows and the rest of the rollercoaster of occurences that follow those involved in marathon training round she completed the run 5 minutes inside her target time of 4.30.She ran the whole
Time: 3:44My Name is Julia, I have run London twice before with a personal best of 3.31. So the aim from last year (after a rest) was to run 3.14.59 - a big aim, but I have been told realistic . In August last year I started training with the fast
walked a mile in total so I was not too disappointed. My finish time was around 5hrs 3 mins.I would also of liked to have spotted a few celebs, but I never saw one...I have already celebrated with a curry and a beer, but I will rest for the next week
Time not givenBiggest surprise: Not hitting the wall, and enjoying the views and the last 4 miles of the race better than the rest of it. Biggest gripe: queues at the loos. I suffered from the dreaded runner's trots, and had to go four times
Monique hadn't turned up...but turned to a great moment when she stayed to be a supporter, having DNF'd with a foot injury; seeing all those bleeding nips.The biggest surprise? the two-minute gap between Paula and the rest of the field. Unbelievable, even
left on the train. I'm now resting for a complete fortnight... welldeserved I thinkIndex of all quotesNext quote
be celebrating? A: Beer, pizza, rest, new toe nails on at least two toes, Leeds Half on May 16th. I think the marathon is a bit like remembering your school years. Even though at the time you were getting your head kicked in by a sixth form thug, you still look
after Switz I will be off to Norway to do theNorseman Extreme. Then its a two week rest before Ironman UK. After this Iwill Probably sleep till Christmas.Ironman target: Seeing as Switzerland is the first of three it will be my best hope of doing a good
driven my wife to Vauxhall to be with her and wish her well. I got back home at about 4:45 a.m. but couldn't sleep with all the excitement. I had just run through Canary Wharf when the news came through via my wife and mobile phone that my beautiful