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
SupporterI'm Jo's Mum, and I just want to say well done to all the runners, well done to all the spectators and huge congratulations to my lovely daughter! Jan GreenIndex of all quotesNext quote
and I want to pass on the thank you that one little girl in the wheelchair had written on a sheet of paper close to the start. I know the thank you was not only for the runners but for all the people making this event so special. Thank YouIndex of all
Time not givenHighlights of the day - Runners World Forumites at mile 18. Lady holding the banner with the Lance Armstrong quote "Pain is temporary, failure is forever". That came at just the right time. Enjoying the last 2 miles at last
Time: 3:57It was a great day, even with the dreadful weather, but yet again the crowds were out in their thousands to offer support and encouragement. The last 2 years I have found the crowd so helpful in dragging the runners through the last few
to lower my sights to 10min/miles, more suitable to an aged virgin marathon runner.My wife proud, daughter astonished but full of admiration, but I have only one problem. I promised wife this was a one off event for me. Yet another lie she will eventually
clocks and get downcast about my deteriorating pace. It was a great feeling to see the Runners World 3:30 pacer go by somewhere on mile 25 as I knew this meant I was still on course for my target. I rallied to finish inside 3:29, a Personal Best. Clearly
Time: 4:39Hard graft - just not enough training due to work. Got around in 4.39 which was what I was expecting. Was a complete plonker on the day - I forgot to affix my chip! Remember the runners motto "In the marathon - as in loving - you have
supporter “...I saw a very different side to FLM being a supporter as opposed to a runner and realised how so many people really do need the support of the crew...” Read the full quote1837-->Wolfy (right) and H.SupporterWhat a great day we had
from Paula; failing to see ANY of the celeb runners. We saw one, and little steph said “that's someone famous” “Who?” we said... but no one knew; the RAF troupe who passed, in perfect formation, at around the six-hour mark; Ratcatcher sailing past five
