Thanks for the support and advice about the temperature 21 deg C is forecast phew!! Its quite ironic how most of your training runs are in freezing cold temperatures then come the big day its hotter than the Costa Brava.
I suppose you have to use common sense and adjust your pace to suit the conditions, I think a fast time may be out the window I will see how I am feeling as the race progresses, wear my striders vest with pride and just enjoy the day.
Best of luck Andy and John, take care, the year I did the London marathon was the hottest on record, think it was 23 degrees, hope it cools down for you, and your righT Andy, all the training is in freezin temps!! Good Luck, will look out for Strider vest!!
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Official chip time on Virgin website is 3.15.45, pity i didn't get under 3.15 would have qualified as good for your age. Set off well reached half marathon split in 1.33 , caught up with Ken Hill and his mate Mark at 11 miles they were on 7.10 mile pace for a 3.10 finish, didn't see John they said he dropped back a few miles before I joined them. however I dropped off at 19 miles legs started to get heavy the last 4 miles seemed like a eternity, probably needed a few more long runs under my belt.
Still I am really pleased with my time and as some of you know the atmosphere and support was fantastic really helped me in the last 4 miles.
I won't be down Monday but will be down Wednesday hopefully, I don't think I will be running the handicap just watching.
Wow!! Andy that's fantastic, really good time considering you have not ran a marathon in such a long time. Bet those 45 seconds seem like a hurdle but I bet you can beat it ib the future. Enjoy your rest and hopefully see u on wed- are u coming for a curry?
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Hi everyone survived my 21st London Marathon 3 29 so i have good for age again for the next two years. The second half was very hard i had to concentrate really hard , but roll on next year. See you soon John
Well done lads glad you all ran well ,don,t forget you need a good "STRIDERS"rest normally about 3 days Anyway John you mean you are telling us you missed 9 Londons you should be ashamedTake it easy see you soon. FrankMc
If you go to the Virgin London Marathon website all the times are on including splits, just type in the persons full name. Think from memory Ken was 3.09
Well done Andy and John, great to hear from you John we will try and do you a favour on Sunday even though it goes against the grain hopefully see you soon Gary
and just enjoy the day.
