Virgin London Marathon

Still no running for me since Brighton, but today we were in London supporting my brother-in-law as he also became a marathoner, completing the race in 4h15, a fantastic run in hot conditions.

We watched in Surrey Quays / Rotherhithe and Shadwell at the 9,11 and 13/22 mile marks and managed to spot him all three times (mainly thanks to his orange cap !). The London Marathon is such a fantastic occasion - enormous support from the crowds, great atmosphere and everyone joins in the spirit of the day - for example the church in Rotherhithe which throws open its doors to marathon spectators serving tea and drinks and offering free toilets.

While I was glad not to be running today I've not been entirely idle on the 1000 mile challenge front, and have signed up for the New Forest Half in September. I did this run last year and thoroughly enjoyed it so we are all heading back there for a second round. And if Practical Action still have some places, I'm hoping to do the Royal Parks Half a couple of weeks later to round off my races for the year.

Having been a bit disappointed with my showing in Brighton, I'm hoping to post some faster times in the other races to make up for it.