At the Alphen (NED) 20K held on 12 Mar 2006, Haile Gebreselassie ran a 1:11:37 for 25km, well under the previously fastest reported time of 1:12:45 set by Paul Kosgei (KEN) at the Berlin (GER) 25km on 09 May 2004.How can a runner set a record for 25

marathon on their birthday, it was fantastic. Best moment: the forum peeps singing 'Happy Birthday' to me at mile 17.Worst moment: stomach cramps at about 14-16 miles, but had some Immodium and they went away (Paula take note!) Most memorable: my two sons

3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 4) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --MattyH, 3:16:14How to do your first marathon: Do the Flora London Marathon, on its 25th anniversary - the best race in the world. Ten days before the race, buy a new pair of running shoes

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 11) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Tefal Elvis, 4:06 This year's London Marathon was my first 26.2-mile race of any kind, and I was running specifically to raise money for Tommy's, the baby charity.All my

time - 2:41:46. Secondly, getting to the 20-mile marker and knowing that I could have a "mare" last 10K and still get a AAA Championship Place for 2006.What I would do differently: With hindsight I suspect that my long marathon-paced runs did

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 5) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Dazza b, 4:09My best and worst moment was after 23 miles when I discovered it hurt my knees more to walk than to run. The pain was bad, but by plodding along I managed

5 HOURS+ (Page 3) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dolphinrunner, 5:14 What was the best moment: Turning a corner and being confronted with the awesome sight of thousands of runners crossing Tower Bridge. And the worst moment was the severe

5 HOURS+ (Page 5) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mssloan1962, 6:10 The best moment was realising my wisdom in bringing along some of my own toilet paper! The loos along the route don't have a very big supply and us mere mortals can't just 'go

3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 5) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --Alan Miller, 3:45:18 My second London - like 2003, run in glorious weather with the most amazing crowds and atmosphere. Thinking about the experience of crossing Tower Bridge still

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