Time not givenThat's me, Filbert, in the blue top. I was on the other side of the road as my wife was over there By the time I saw everyone, I was already past and there was no way I was turning back for anyone!Index of all quotesNext quote
sub-3:15 marathon, my mates will never believe me.Most memorable moment - helping the handsome Ross (11 min mile pacer) our of his top at 5 miles....... What would I do differently? I'd stick to the 11 min mile pacer like glue and not stop to walk
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
back in the blazing sun.Again the organisation, marshalls, first aiders and everyone else there to help on the big day where all top dog, making the day run like clock work.I hope everyone who started with Jane managed to finish with her and those who
the cheering (don't even consider running without having your name on your top).The best bit for me was Tower Bridge. I couldn't believe how many people were crammed onto it and I swear they were all shouting for me.I said it was a one-off so maybe next year I
memorable moment? A: Surprise - When I turned the corner at Buckingham Palace and discovered that the finish line wasn’t at the top of the Mall but was only a couple of hundred yards away. A: Memorable – the poor girl in front of me who thought she’d farted
! 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
in awe of anyone who even contemplates running a marathon and on top of that manages to raise so much money for good causes.Looking forward to supporting next year's marathon (but never, ever running it!) Mr Slug (on behalf of himself and Ima Slug
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