hrs, which was my target. Biggest surprise was the crowds at the top of Lower Road going into Surrey Quays, always a shock when there's so many people in a place that you'd not normally expect. Most memorable moment was going through half way
. The weather was something else, the organisation top class and the people around the course tremendous. I barged into an officials tent after the race, where the staff was very kind to let me just recover beside the heater. Recovery took about an hour, so I am
Time: 3:27Q: What was the best moment (excluding the finish)? A: Seeing my Sister, Mum, Dad and Brother in law with 1 mile to go. Also when the race started, because it was so cold on the start line.Q:And the worst moment? A: Not seeing Wife
! The key to my success, I would say, was following the schedule to the letter and practising everything several times - i.e.. refuelling on the run, running in the top that I would wear on race day so that I knew it didn't rub etc. Everything worked
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
10K and two half marathons since Christmas aren't enough.Key(s) to success: Sheer stamina, don't think fitness had much to do with it this time. Visually keeping in touch with other runners wearing the same 'BHF Heart Runner' top as me.WildWill, 4
on the Tuesday after!Key to success? Put your name on the front and back of your running top! Mind over matter - my cough "miraculously" disappeared for 8 hours!A day which I will never forget, a truly life-changing event, worth every ounce of effort.Kerzo, 7
. It was the sort of feeling like that of when the Taxman sends you a bill and after you work it all out, you find you’ve actually got a rebate due. Yeeesssssss.Then I spent several years time-trialling and road racing around the country.Unfortunately University got
on what fantastic support I had in hospital, from my wife and kids, family, friends and colleagues. What a race! Thanks to Flora and everybody involved in arranging such a great event. CdK, 5:47Photo: www.richk.co.ukThe day had dawned! Like many thousands
for my charity.Brum Taffy, 3:50The best bit: what fantastic support - I'll bottle it in my mind for quieter events in future.The worst bit: post-race, which sadist had disabled the escalator down to the tube at Charing Cross!Most memorable bit
