) which forced me to result to a walk, but at least I was able to finish.The crowds, seeing I was in a lot of pain, were fantastic, shouting my name and willing me on, and the course showers where a welcoming sight just cooling you enough before getting

bit (or trying to) for the second half. It was brilliant being able to run with a pacer, though the sheer volume of bodies made it hard to stay in step with the group and I was generally either in front or trailing, just through lack of space. In fact

Time: 4:57I walked for a year, then ran for year, then fulfilled a promise I thought I would never achieve! Mr Bingham...thank you!!!What was the best moment (excluding the finish)? Seeing my friends and family at mile 25 and realising that I

Time: 5:04Terrific Day. Funniest Moment - My mate Dave shouting "You could win this!" at mile 16 (I finished in 5:04!) Worst Moment - Losing the 11 min mile pacer at 20 miles Biggest Surprise - finding out I was being paced by someone who can run a

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

and registered to run the Brentwood Half-Marathon. About the same time, I discovered the RW site and starting reading up on what a race is about. About the most useful advice was an article about run/walking – finally, a guaranteed way to get round a race without

delightful person with a wonderful sense of humour giving warm words of encouragement.  Thank you.Goal - This was my 3rd London Marathon and I wanted to run 4.59.59 as the previous 2 times I had run in just over 5 hours.  Determined to run/walk 5:1 all

have no idea. When that black moment comes, it really does! My mind was running but my legs wouldn't let me go any faster but I was determined not to walk one step. It was going over in my mind, "Head up, hips forward... it won't last for ever, two

event and it still chokes me.I was expecting my best moment to be running down the Mall, but to be honest when I got there I really couldn't care less!The best bits by far for me were the starting line (knowing that I was part of the best marathon

out in incredible numbers.Running over Tower Bridge (and even a short walk, I confess) was the highlight. The crowds cheered even louder on the bridge.Things I would do differently - much as I love them, I wouldn't stop to hug my supporters and pose