-prepared, having trained for six weeks. I used the Runner’s World emergency schedules which were excellent. But work pressures and a nasty cold cut into this last-minute attempt at training. I feared for my life as I stood at the back of pen nine at Blackheath! I

crouching down, and it wouldn't be the last time ! Run like a dream. Squeeze past that tricky Runner's World 8-minute/mile pace group! Get encouraged by all thanks to having your name written on your vest ! Have the time of your life before, during

, runners of all ages and abilities, and of course the stories just emerging of those who took 19 hours+ to complete the course on prosthetic limbs.To be in a race surrounded by these people as well as world champions and record holders is quite awe

Belfast last year in 3:11, but did not really do the full training. This year I followed the sub 3hr schedule and felt really confident that I could break 3hrs. I ran 2:51, so can I say a big thank you to Runner’s World for getting me there. One

was doing otherwise and wouldn't have recorded anything near my time of 4hr 09 mins.Duracell, 4:01:11I don't think any other running event will top that! What a day. The weather, the support, the buzz and feeling I got as I ran round were all bloody

, the encouragement, the street entertainment, the sights, the runners, my family and friends, the finish line, my medal, and the pain and joy!Thank you RUNNERS WORLD for your fantastic website! Thank you fellow runners for your support and good sense of humour! I

slower movers.Nigel Lapthorne, 5:57 I haven't done any real form of exercise for the past 14 years, and at the age of 36 I have now completed my first marathon in 5hrs 57. No world record but for someone who has bandy legs, quite an achievement ;-)Q

forumees.Andy Summers, 3:42 This London Marathon was one of the most fantastic and memorable achievements of my life. I desperately wanted to run sub-4 and I did it in 3 hours 42 - not world record time by any stretch of the imagination, but everyone's PB

their 22-mile marker on the other side of the road.14, 15, 16 miles and we are still going strong with a never ending chorus of cheering and support from the thousands of spectators lining the route.17 miles and there are the signs for the Runner’s World