Time: 3:58Started well, although stop-start for the first mile. Managed to keep to 9 minute pace, until the last 3 when it slipped to 10’s. Finished 3:58:51, so very happy and thanks for the training programme, support and help from the team

Time: 4:26Finishing time 4.26.45Would have gladly run back and throttled the enthusiastic supporter at 21.5 miles telling us all we had conquered the wall!First Marathon, great experience, hope to be back next year.Index of all quotesNext quote

Time not givenThis is me, giving the supporters at mile 18 a big "thumbs up", thanking them for the cheer that got me round the next 8 miles. They were absolutely fantastic, especially turning out for us in the wet and cold conditions.Index of all

for a decade. This winter’s update has the day-in, day-out dependability of its predecessors, with more of an emphasis on midfoot support than last year’s model. A big plastic midfoot shank cradles the underside of the foot; and more significantly

midfoot shank, a broad base of support and a heavily overlaid upper, make it a protective, relatively supportive option. In short The Supernova Cushion is designed as a plush alternative to the Supernova for runners who don’t need medial support

-weight runners with serious overpronation problems.The Incognito Plus carves a niche even further by twinning the same effective midsole and outsole with an extremely snug, supportive new upper. It uses sturdy support straps and clever lacing, combined

and fast because it contains Fila’s carbon-graphite plate for cushioning and flexibility.The Racer Plus sensibly keeps the successful midsole and outsole combination of the original Racer, and incorporates a new seamless upper with internal support. It

, and more reinforced medial support than the Structure Triax.To boost its big-guy credentials, the Kantara is also built on a new, fuller-fitting last (some other Nike control shoes have proved too narrow for overpronators with wide feet). The good news

upwards to cup the heel for added support. The shoe then rides smoothly through to a flexible, supportive forefoot for toe-off, and the ride feels lighter than the shoe’s weight would suggest.We also liked the upper, which can be laced either

or Saucony shoes, you’ll find its stability reminiscent of the Addiction or GRID Sovereign. It has a two-thirds-length medial post reinforced by a plastic rollbar, full midfoot support in the midsole, and strong overlays on the upper for a supportive fit