On Sunday, 22nd April I took my place on the start line - along with 36,390 other runners. It was hot and humid and there were plenty of casualties out on the course but I'm pleased to report that I got around, slower than I hoped for. Under the circumstances (hottest recorded temperatures for a London marathon) I am reasonably pleased with my overall time. The crowd and the atmosphere was absolutely fantastic - being cheered on as it started to hurt was a great incentive.

My run details from the Flora London Marathon Website http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/site/results/ are:

PERSON
Name	MR HIGGINS, LEO G (GBR)
Runner No.:	20966
Age group	M45

TIMES
10 km	1:01:41
20 km	2:04:08
half	2:10:44
30 km	3:14:49
40 km	4:29:33
finish	4:43:54

TOTAL
Position (overall)	19512
Position (gender)	15190
Position (age group)	1903
Finish time	4:43:54

I'd like to thank my my family, friends and work colleagues for their support and encouragement and for putting up with my marathon talk.

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Finally - I'm already being asked if I'll do it again and the answer is YES. I will apply for the 2008 marathon.

Regards

Leo