Well done to everyone who achieved their goals. This was my first marathon and my sixth "race". I managed to finish in 3:10.16. I'm very happy with the time I achieved, but how the hell do you train for those last four miles?! At 42, I think I may
at mile 14 and I was quite upset that I had missed her. The last time I had done a marathon in 2005 she had missed passing me a sports drink at mile 17 because she had gone shopping for shoes and forgot the time! Well this time it was just too many
My name is Brian Kent. Like some of you, this was my first marathon. Looking back, the 16-week training programme I set myself certainly kept me focused and re-joining a gym certainly helped. Six one-on-one sessions with a training instructor
The was my sixth London Marathon - the first marathon for 15 years - the other five had gone really well, with my best time being 3hr 18mins. This one started off ok but by the fitth mile I had stomach cramps, why I don't know but I had to slow down
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
into the marathon again next year I think I will have to review my race day refuelling again!Anyone have any other ideas on how to refuel during races?!I am really pleased with my time and without the pit stop I may have just snuck in under the four-hour mark
I love marathon running, but at times it feels like marathons do not like me. Something always seems to go wrong, but what the hell, who cares? One day I will run a marathon where I smash out a huge PB - that day will be the next time I run a
So whose bright idea was it to run the London Marathon? After all, there are better ways to celebrate being 50.Anyway, having 'made my bed' I lined up (or rather cuddled up) with all those other runners who'd decided that the best way to celebrate
This was my fourth London Marathon. I know from experience that it is never easy to PB due to the sheer number of people running, but it is simply the best marathon for atmosphere. I had a target of sub-4:00, had put the training in and knew what I
to my eyes. I crossed the finish line in 5:20.22 - way off my expected time. I'm delighted to have completed the marathon, and am going back next year (hopefully) to do it justice and run the whole 26.2 miles. I wouldn't miss it for the world, even
