The Marathon

[Annasfield]

I need to drive up to Liverpool tomorrow, collecting a friend in Muswell hill. I was going to go over London Bridge and through the city at about 7.30 am, but I'm not sure it will be possible.

Does anyone know which roads will be closed. I've tried looking on the marathon website, but can't really tell if that route will be affected.

[KalamityKel]

Have u checked out TFL?

[SteveT]

The sure way to do it is stay overnight at muswell hill Annasfield;-)

[buggie]

on south circular today the signs were saying road closures from 7am for the marathon - might be worth going over waterloo bridge and up kingsway - pretty sure those bits shouldn't be affected/won't need to be closed that early x

[Ladygooner]

On the subject of the Marathon - anyone running in it?

[SteveT]

Usually about 30,000 Ladyg;-)

[Ladygooner]

Smart ass! I meant from EDF of course! Although marathon drinking is more our thing!

[Pickle]

I did it 3 years ago, amazing experience! Watching it on TV now, feeling motivated... although at 6 months preggers not sure I'll be running any time soon.

For 3 days afterwards I had to go up and down the stairs in our house sitting on my backside. Worth it though!

[SteveT]

Yes I guessed you meant a forumista Ladyg, I was just being a facetious git!

[LizzygotDizzy]

LizzygotDizzy}}}}}} ran the marathon yesterday (time 4hrs and 58 mins) never again, no amount of training gets you ready for the actual slog, but the crowds are really nice and kept you going and handed out drinks and sweets all way round, although you were encouraged to take only from designated drinking stations as there are some sick gits out there! Raised over ?1,000 for the NSPCC, but very very sore today!

[KalamityKel]

Well done! :)-D

[lozzyloz]

What a fantastic achievement. Bet that felt good!

[LizzygotDizzy]

Ask me next week when I can actually move my legs without yelping in pain! Lol, the kids are taking the micky and calling me hoppalong! They don't know I've signed them up for the mini marathon next year! hehe! older one running with me next year, or so she says, thanks guyz :))

[LizzygotDizzy]

I've heard that Ibuprofen is really good for muscle pains, is that true? or am I being spun a yarn?

[Pickle]

Yep, Ibuprofen was my best friend after I did the marathon. Try and get some of the super strength stuff, it will sort you out. Well done!

[Keef]

Bravo Lizzy, fair play to you, I don't think I could ever manage to get round!

[LizzygotDizzy]

Thanks guys, think I'll actually start the training a bit earlier next time though! though no time soon! ah yes, now ibuprofen my new best friend! Thought I was a lot fitter than that, did a seriously funny wobbly leg dance as I crossed the finish line and my legs couldn't take any more, they had a mind all of their own and the buggers just refused to hold me up any longer.

Have to say I kind of got a bit carried away on the BNP thread earlier, (well my mouth got a bit carried away I should say) am a little heated at times and don't always think before I type! or shoot my mouth off! think I practically accused Kalamitykel of being a member of the BNP, will pm her an apology.

[SteveT]

I have a friend who runs marathons, and he vows and swears that a minimum 50 miles running per week before a marathon is essential.

I have a bus pass;-)

[mightyroar]

Well done Lizzygotdizzy. That is a serious achievement.

I have run a couple of half marathons and they were tough enough for me. I just dont think I could run the whole lot. Did you hit the 'wall' that everyone always talks about?

[boosboss]

Never mind running, I was worn out spectating >:D<

No prizes for identifying this individual

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Costumes a plenty

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Some of the UK's finest

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and some of Africa's finest

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and finally! This man epitomised the spirit of The London Marathon as He smiled his way around the route.

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Well Done to ALL the participants :)

[Pickle]

Great pics, thanks for sharing! I just love the way everyone running has a smile on their face, brilliant.

[Ladygooner]

Full list of runners/timings in the Evening Standard supplement today.

[Jah Lush]

Well done LizzyGotDizzy. I can't even run for a bus these days without coughing and spluttering and wheezing for a good ten minutes afterwards, so I don't bother.