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: 4:39Hard graft - just not enough training due to work. Got around in 4.39 which was what I was expecting. Was a complete plonker on the day - I forgot to affix my chip! Remember the runners motto "In the marathon - as in loving - you have
Time: 5:35The biggest surprise was seeing the major from "who wants to be a millionaire" in real life.My goal was 4hrs 30.:But after my knee injury during training my finish was 5hrs35mins.Do differently: I would maybe add more longer runs into my
Time: 4:26My first time and I did all the training - but on the day in the full field of runners it is harder than it looks. The first 22 miles were ok but the final 4 were purgatory, just putting one foot in front of another to finally see around
Time not givenRan on plan for first 14 miles but then fell off pace (I hadn't allowed enough for loss of training due to injury) and was encouraged round by many friendly fellow-runners. Ran fast at end and came in with London PB but disappointing
- apart from finishing, 4.00-4.30. Actual time 4.10 Key to success - training with my running club Celebration with friends on Sunday night- still feels a bit surreal but it hits home more as the week goes onIndex of all quotesNext quote
7:04 “...The train journey up... a total crisis of confidence, I just wanted to go home...” Read the full quote1833--> Time: 7:04The best moment - seeing my friends and family in the crowd.....and again....and again...!The worst moment? The train
of low 2:50s. In the event I went out at more or less 2:50 pace, and was able to maintain it throughout. That is the difference between 25 miles per week training last year, and 60 miles per week this! Although I ran a steady race, the key to my success
Time:3:17Hi folks, Baza here, mostly post on the "Scottish Runners" thread in theGeneral area. Just checked the pictures and 'fortunately' none of me (if myfinish line picture is anything to go by anyway...LOL)Best moment had to be going over Tower
Time not givenThis was my 6th London and possibly the worst! My training was a source ofconstant interruptions due to pressure of work and family. By raceday I justhadn't put in enough miles and my longest run had only been an 18, so by thetime I
