The Virgin London Marathon was my first ever marathon. Previously I'd run the Bupa Great North Run and, having been hooked on the atmosphere and the fantastic sense of achievement, I set my sights on the London Marathon.With four months of five
This was my 8th London marathon for United Response. Having spent a month in hospital from mid-February to mid-March, and having had back surgery at the beginning of March, I was waiting until the beginning of April before committing myself
My endearing memories of the Virgin London Marathon 2010 are of the amazing crowds strewn across the length of the course. No matter who you were, and no matter what cause you were running for, all the charities cheering you on and shouting your
This was my first marathon and it was great. I didn't reach my target time (to go under five hours) but I finished in 5:25.57. I got to that dreaded 20-mile point and then my legs got very heavy.I used a combination of running and walking after
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
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
Well, I have just completed my second London Marathon. My first one in 2009 was the last Flora sponsored event. I ran 4:27 in 2009 and was really disappointed and it was only a few days later I started to enjoy my achievement. This time in 2011 I
Sunday's Virgin London Marathon will feature one of the best elite men’s marathon field ever assembled, say race organisers, including nine men who’ve completed the distance in under 2:06.2012 winner Wilson Kipsang will be out to prove he’s the best
This was my first London Marathon, and I was very lucky to get a ballot place after only trying once before. The marathon to me was like a great big carnival - it was just fantastic! The noise of the crowds cheering you on, the smell of barbecue
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
