Time: 5:35The biggest surprise was seeing the major from "who wants to be a millionaire" in real life.My goal was 4hrs 30.:But after my knee injury during training my finish was 5hrs35mins.Do differently: I would maybe add more longer runs into my
Time: 5:38The best moments? Running over Tower Bridge and feeling great, seeing my family at 5 different points en route, the crowds who shouted and shouted my name ,which magically lifted me off my feet to carry on for a few more miles. Without
and 17 miles when we kept overtaking each other. I refused to let him beat me - pride was at stake. Silly really - but in the end I beat him by 40 mins (wahey!)Biggest surprise: It is nothing like it is on the TVGoal: running all the way and beating
3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 4) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --MattyH, 3:16:14How to do your first marathon: Do the Flora London Marathon, on its 25th anniversary - the best race in the world. Ten days before the race, buy a new pair of running shoes
at the start to not need to wear a bin liner. At halfway, a fellow runner points out that one of my shoelaces is undone. Seeing other runners after the finish, hobbling around like I was.Do differently: Trained a lot harder like previous years. Running only a
that the start was at Blackfriars not Blackheath caused some difficulties in rendez-vous with the rest of the family!Best moment: finally seeing my family at Mile 18 - a great boost at that stage of the run.The RW e-mails have been really good and have helped
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
Time not givenThis was my 6th London and possibly the worst! My training was a source ofconstant interruptions due to pressure of work and family. By raceday I justhadn't put in enough miles and my longest run had only been an 18, so by thetime I
and children anywhere. Also realising that I probably hadn’t eaten quite enough, and was running on empty, and smashing into the bloke in front of me who stopped dead in the middle of a drinks station to swig his water. Q:The biggest surprise? Or the most
and the whole event is so well organised from start to finish. I'll definitely run another marathon again as long as I am able and lucky enough to be accepted for my own place.I had my own place this year and decided to run and raise money for three charities
