Time: 4:04Sunday was my first marathon. I came in at 4:04 and am currently in great pain but.......it was worth it!!! I started at the blue start and hooked up with the 9.00 minute mile pacer. I was running for Children with Leukaemia and stayed
Time not givenI had high hopes of this race, having done an ultra with a marathon PB 6 weeks previously... But on the other hand, I wanted to appreciate the day, something I didn't manage last year I wasn't prepared for the weather, so despite a
of staff. Eventually Imanaged to get there by crawling up and over the stairs finding yet anotherwait of 20 minutes for the return. By the time I got back to Lewisham I wasuncontrollably shivering, luckily I manage to attract the attention of a
, which was really frustrating, after drinking loads of water things got better and getting to the 9 mile mark things started to improve and I manage to catch up the pace maker for my time and I started to relax and enjoy the run and atmosphere. Rounding
I am pleased to say I have once again managed to complete the London Marathon and at the same time raised awareness of both Sands and Alzheimers (running jointly for both these charities) and of course much-needed funds. Although my time was not my
Time: 3:44Well, arriving at Blackheath this morning in the rain and cold, I started to ask myself why. Still, coming originally from Charlton, with relatives still living there the first 6 miles went quickly. Then through Deptford & Surrey Quays
of the following exercises two to three times a week, using dumbbells that total about 75 per cent of the maximum weight you can comfortably manage.Picture credit: Eric Wright/Getty Images
Time: 4:01Best moment: The absolute sea of faces on Tower Bridge despite the pouring rain, and counting down to the start and the realisation that this was IT - the culmination of months of anticipation and preparation. I admit to feeling very
Time: 4:38Just getting in touch to say thank you very much for the pacing groupslast Sunday. I was a marathon virgin and I used one of your ultimate 4.30training schedules. I had a couple of injuries along the way and thensuffered viral laryngitis
you think, you can never do enough, nor can you manage the training that you've planned. Despite this, I'm in the best shape of my life, my weight has gone down and my speed has increased. It's been tricky trying to find the time and sometimes
