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

the winter clothes I had run in all through my training, and not have to panic about running the marathon in brand-new (and therefore likely to be highly chaffing) shorts and vest! Oh, and a gold star goes to the masseuse at the SPARKS hospitality event. She

3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 1) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ----Batfink, 3:00:42The best moment: feeling like a proper athlete crossing Tower Bridge and taking the time to look at the crowds that seemed to be 20 deep in all places. Oh, and running

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

were running closely behind the behind of a man wearing some sort of loin cloth. I quickly moved on in case people got the wrong idea about me! The crowds were great and cheered us on all the way around. A tip is to write your name on the front of your

, support and the camaraderie was excellent, even if it was a little bit too hot for my liking.I’ve got sore legs, sore feet............. but bring on next year!People ask: ‘why does everyone want to run the London Marathon?’ Anyone who witnessed the event

for the nine-minute journey to the start. An hour later, what was only the third train came by and the first with room to take passengers. At 9.30am we left Maze Hill Station and had a near two-mile run, all uphill with a bag of clothes, just to arrive