The days after my first marathon were an experience in them self! My legs ached for a full three days and I could hardly move on Monday because a muscle in my back was in spasm. Going down stairs was practically impossible. And I refused to wear anything but flip-flops. But it all felt good […]
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London Marathon 2006 Aftermath & Analysis
Published by May 5th, 2006 in London Marathon 2006. 2 CommentsLondon Marathon Report – Part 2
Published by May 4th, 2006 in London Marathon 2006 and Race Reports. 1 CommentThe second half of my London Marathon report (the painful half)…
The Isle of Dogs was not my favourite part of the run; the atmosphere was a bit subdued (maybe because of the rain), it was grey and long. The state of my legs was gradually deteriorating, but I seemed to be maintaining my pace. 20km […]
London Marathon Report – Part 1
Published by May 4th, 2006 in London Marathon 2006 and Race Reports. 0 CommentsBetter late than never! Here’s the first half of my 2006 Flora London Marathon report.
Despite my best efforts I was late to the start as usual. This time it was the toilet queue. I thought queuing up for the toilet almost an hour in advance of the start would be safe timing… an hour later […]
Sorry for not updating Marathon Blog with my London Marathon race report… I have work coming out of my ears at the moment! I promise it is coming!
In the meantime, here is a photograph of me taken just after the end of the race. It is titled “what a mess“!
Flora London Marathon Results 2006
Published by April 23rd, 2006 in London Marathon 2006. 5 CommentsThat was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life! So hard that I can’t bear to think back to it just yet… I will have to do my full race report a bit later! So this is just a quick post to let you know that I am still alive and that […]
Today I went to the Excel Centre to register for the London Marathon and pick up my running number, timer chip etc… When I got there I was completely overwhelmed by the multitude of exhibitors selling every piece of running kit under the sun; clothing, shoes, watches, energy drinks, water bottles, fitness equipment and more. […]
I decided to compromise… I have run a little further than perhaps I should but not too far… hopefully my legs will now be ready for what’s coming their way.
On Monday I did a gentle 2-hour half marathon around the edge of Hyde Park, Green Park, St James Park and Battersea Park. I didn’t go […]
