-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

Belfast last year in 3:11, but did not really do the full training. This year I followed the sub 3hr schedule and felt really confident that I could break 3hrs. I ran 2:51, so can I say a big thank you to Runner’s World for getting me there. One

it was time to put up and shut up. But I did it, and missed my target of a sub-4 and came in at 4:07...and that was it. I'd done it - I'd run a marathon. Move on.And I did move on - and carried on running in other events - but crucially I got started doing

that Runner's World said that it's better to lose a few minutes than to feel uncomfortable, go and get it out of your mind - that is good advice I didn't follow.Philip Bosworth, 4:21 My first marathon, and I loved every minute. In training I ran as far as 20

be there running with the other 30,000 runners.The day was fantastic. I made lots of friends along the way, the atmosphere was amazing and I will treasure my medal forever. Thanks!Doctor Sam, 5:51This was my third and final London Marathon, but what a contrast

. 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

to spread out then we see the runners from the Red start merging with us on the left, a lot of good natured booing goes on as we run alongside each other. Turning a corner after the six-mile point and I can see the masts of the Cutty Sark above the rooftops

. He looked gutted.The most memorable moment was seeing my football hero Tony Cottee struggling out of Docklands and, as a fellow runner for the Bobby Moore Fund, giving him a "gee-up."For future events, I will train properly rather than doing one run a

piggy back a la 'Bernie Clifton' and asked how his training runs had gone in the costume?A final memorable feeling for me was just the unspoken mutual respect you all shared for every other runner. I felt particularly emotional when the 'rhinos' lined up

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