Cheers all. Quad went earlier than expected at half marathon I was looking okay but it literally went as I crossed the timing mat.
Amazing support through Greenwich and up past the ROD Stewart even shouted at a guy in a Charlton jacket round by canary wharf... So confused guy that was me!
Wife finished in 4hrs 5mins she wanted to beat 4 hrs but pleased with it .
saw jacko 800 metres from finish and got a wave from him as everyone around me was wondering why this old git was going wonky for Johnnie oh Jonnie Jackson and screaming out “come on you Addicks”
I'm done on UK marathons... Sights set on Berlin in 2021, I think I need a year off after buggering my chances of a pb this year and ending up disappointed in my times but absolutely astounded at the amazing support I have received especially after injuring myself.
cheers. the wheels well and truly fell off today, went through 5k in 25 mins, 10k in 49 mins, 1/2 marathon in 1:50. then both quads cramped up and stayed cramped up until the end, not something I've ever had before. walked a huge chunk of the 2nd half which I did in 2:30, possibly the slowest I've ever done
any other race I would've pulled out at about 16/17 mile but the atmosphere is so amazing that I just wanted to stay out there regardless of the pain. London truly is the best marathon in the world, anyone who has the opportunity to experience it should go for it
the ballot for next year opened today and will close on Friday
cheers. the wheels well and truly fell off today, went through 5k in 25 mins, 10k in 49 mins, 1/2 marathon in 1:50. then both quads cramped up and stayed cramped up until the end, not something I've ever had before. walked a huge chunk of the 2nd half which I did in 2:30, possibly the slowest I've ever done
any other race I would've pulled out at about 16/17 mile but the atmosphere is so amazing that I just wanted to stay out there regardless of the pain. London truly is the best marathon in the world, anyone who has the opportunity to experience it should go for it
the ballot for next year opened today and will close on Friday
With you on this. Quad went at 20ish at Brighton and it was a real struggle. Quad goes at London pretty much bang on half way and I still pushed on for the rest of the race walking 0.5 miles then running 0.5 miles
One of my running buddies further extended her World Record yesterday, for the most number of marathons completed for a woman in 365 days. The small matter of 178.
The VLM was her 392nd in total.
Just dont know how she does it...or affords it! (We all know how much marathons cost!) Absolutely insane. Even more remarkable considering she suffers from extreme hyper mobility and was expected to be in a wheelchair by the age of 35!
One of my running buddies further extended her World Record yesterday, for the most number of marathons completed for a woman in 365 days. The small matter of 178.
The VLM was her 392nd in total.
Just dont know how she does it...or affords it! (We all know how much marathons cost!) Absolutely insane. Even more remarkable considering she suffers from extreme hyper mobility and was expected to be in a wheelchair by the age of 35!
Amazing - I assume she doesn’t have a normal 9-5 job?
I've done the ballot again. 6th year in a row so keeping fingers crossed. That said my back is a mess at the moment. Hoping its fine in 12 months but would be sods law that I'd get a place and not be able to do it!
My first marathon. Amazing experience the crowds were unbelievable I was running for MIND (raised 2.5K) finished 6H 33m (Quads went at about 18m)but happy just to get around having spent 2018 being treated for Prostate Cancer. Chemo and radiotherapy is not the best preparation. Lots of positive support for my CAFC cap even in Bermondsey!
Well that was an experience!Got round in 3’54,harder than I ever could’ve imagined,but worth every bit of pain.
Thank you all for the donations and support on the way round,I couldn’t have done it without you.
Time for a rest!
JJ x
@DemelzaHospice@LondonMarathon@bentalbot2
will be 45 by the next marathon, relatively good fitness levels (still playing vets football etc) however 30+ years of playing mean sore back/knees/ankles etc, standard wear and tear
something I've always fancied doing and probably should've done it long before now.
I'd need a really good training schedule and more importantly to be committed and stick to it....would be easier now that the kids are getting a bit older and I'd have a bit more time to dedicate to it.
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Amazing support through Greenwich and up past the ROD Stewart even shouted at a guy in a Charlton jacket round by canary wharf... So confused guy that was me!
well done mate
Congrats on getting round with your time @Dazzler21
saw jacko 800 metres from finish and got a wave from him as everyone around me was wondering why this old git was going wonky for Johnnie oh Jonnie Jackson and screaming out “come on you Addicks”
Already entered the ballot for next year myself
Back to Halves and lower in the UK.
Ahem plug ahem, still time to support ahem.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2in2
any other race I would've pulled out at about 16/17 mile but the atmosphere is so amazing that I just wanted to stay out there regardless of the pain. London truly is the best marathon in the world, anyone who has the opportunity to experience it should go for it
the ballot for next year opened today and will close on Friday
Looks like I was really struggling around mile 19, a few big walks in there
The VLM was her 392nd in total.
Just dont know how she does it...or affords it! (We all know how much marathons cost!) Absolutely insane. Even more remarkable considering she suffers from extreme hyper mobility and was expected to be in a wheelchair by the age of 35!
No, she doesnt have a 9-5 job (AFAIK!). I think I read somewhere she works as a kids swimming teacher or something like that.
Well that was an experience!Got round in 3’54,harder than I ever could’ve imagined,but worth every bit of pain. Thank you all for the donations and support on the way round,I couldn’t have done it without you. Time for a rest! JJ x @DemelzaHospice @LondonMarathon @bentalbot2
My missus and kids reckon I should have a crack.
will be 45 by the next marathon, relatively good fitness levels (still playing vets football etc) however 30+ years of playing mean sore back/knees/ankles etc, standard wear and tear
something I've always fancied doing and probably should've done it long before now.
I'd need a really good training schedule and more importantly to be committed and stick to it....would be easier now that the kids are getting a bit older and I'd have a bit more time to dedicate to it.
I'd be sorely tempted if I could get a place.