the experience one to be treasured forever.Can I do it again please? !!Sarah Ficken, 5:36I was shaking with nerves and excitement as I waited at Epping station at 7 o'clock on Sunday morning for the tube, dressed in my running kit. Very soon all the runners were
fast at my next marathon; I got a bit carried away with the excitement and the crowd!I've got a bottle of champagne but haven't felt up to it yet. Maybe in a couple of days when I've planned my next race!SchoolRunner 5:16I never actually intended to run
-fived the kids and waved at the DJs, clapped and sang along with the bands, felt like I was at a huge party...The crowds were amazing; the advice to put my name on the front of my vest was the best ever. I didn't run more than a hundred yards without someone
, in fact less than 48 hours after finishing, with aching legs I was planning my marathon diary for the coming year!!Thank you Runner’s World for all your advice in the run up to the race. I have found all information on the site invaluable and encourage
. This could have been because I was frozen. No, the best moment was getting the results and finding out that I had finished 907 out of 2841.The worst moment? Running through the largest, deepest puddle in the world at kilometre 41.The biggest surprise? My time
themed evening, unless Tor has changed her mind in the last 24 hours. You have to come in something beginning with any letter from "RUNNER'S WORLD". So, for instance, you could come as a Rabbit, a Unicorn, a Nurse, an Elephant, a Runner (heaven forbid), a
"I have been running for three-and-a-half years, and the last year has been a bit confusing. In terms of racing it's been a success, but training has been difficult. Normally I train every day (70-80 miles a week), and take a rest when I need one. I
. Not because I had a good run - I didn't - but for the crowd support, the weather, the many forumites I passed and was passed by, but most of all for all the other runners out there. We were all united by one common bond. We had to get to the finish no matter
quite easily could manage the Olympics: good luck for 2012.Oxton48, 3:58I ran London for the first time, for the Runner's World Forum Tsunami Team, and did 3:58 (well pleased!)I REALLY don't like crowds - I hate all the jostling and bumping. Euston
before the start a runner for ‘Changing Faces’ came up to us and said “you’re running for Debra, that’s a great charity,” which coming from a supporter of Changing Faces was a real accolade.Debra is the UK charity for those with the genetic condition
