Well I survived, just, and finished the marathon in 3 hrs 58, although not exactly according to plan - I ran the first half marathon in 1 hr 46 and the second in 2 hrs 12 including 8 miles of considerable effort just to survive. I knew things were not going perfectly when a man dressed as a mule overtook me at mile 20!
But all in all it was a fantastic day, with unbelievable crowds and a great atmosphere
A big thank you to everyone who sponsored me and thanks for all the messages, they were much appreciated.
Steve

