well done all who partook, especially the Addicks running! Definitely saw Rhino James running, although there seemed a cohort of Rhinos - presumably all together or 'related'!?
Saw Chris Solly just after he set off, who genuinely seemed shocked to be recognised- im told John Terry also ran, so would hope Chris' time was better than JTs, to keep the chant alive... 5"3 is accurate though!!
well done all who partook, especially the Addicks running! Definitely saw Rhino James running, although there seemed a cohort of Rhinos - presumably all together or 'related'!?
Saw Chris Solly just after he set off, who genuinely seemed shocked to be recognised- im told John Terry also ran, so would hope Chris' time was better than JTs, to keep the chant alive... 5"3 is accurate though!!
Chris Solly was indeed faster than John Terry (4:26 vs 5:00).
As for my own race. It was very hot!! I was hoping for 5:30 but finished in 5:46.
There were 12 of us rhinos, all running for the charity Save the Rhino International. Absolutely amazing atmosphere, crowds were brilliant from start to finish. Had a costume malfunction on the 10th mile, the frame broke so the rhino head started pulling the costume down over my head and I couldn't see anything with physically holding the costume up, which destroyed my arms. So last 16 miles were kinda brutal. Managed to finish in 5 hrs 15 mins. Really unforgettable experience. Today I'm a little broken Congrats to everyone who ran it!
Was at Canada Water yesterday watching and was so hot just standing around in the crowd in the direct sun, can't imagine how difficult it was for those running - especially in a rhino suit!!
Well done to everyone who managed it, so impressive.
Well done everyone that ran especially the Rhinos which I saw on Shooters Hill (one of them at least).....didn't see any Charlton shirts...saw Norwich, Leeds and a few Argentinian shirts. It was very uplifting watching it and with the crowd shouting the runners names it had a great spirit to it.....back to the USA Saturday (bringing the good weather back with me I'm afraid) and hopefully back for the playoff final....been a great 6 weeks and have seen 3 games at the Valley.....London is a great city be proud to be from here......onwards and upwards COYA
Congratulations to all you runners, I’m both jealous and in awe every year.
The crowds yesterday were incredible. Managed to get to 4 spots to see my sis in law (Woolwich, Rotherhithe, Canary Wharf, Lower Thames St). Hoped to try and see her at Westminster but by the time we eventually got on a tube at Cannon St (had to let 5 full tubes go) it was too late.
Must have been very hard running in that sun. Always amazes me even at Woolwich how some people are proper knackered after just 3 miles.
SIL run for MNDA and we went to their gathering afterwards. They do this brilliant thing where everytime someone walks in the room with a medal, the whole room stands, claps and cheers them in. A great thing and really emotional.
I did 11 miles walking yesterday just supporting and I’m knackered today, so gawd knows how you runners feel!
There were 12 of us rhinos, all running for the charity Save the Rhino International. Absolutely amazing atmosphere, crowds were brilliant from start to finish. Had a costume malfunction on the 10th mile, the frame broke so the rhino head started pulling the costume down over my head and I couldn't see anything with physically holding the costume up, which destroyed my arms. So last 16 miles were kinda brutal. Managed to finish in 5 hrs 15 mins. Really unforgettable experience. Today I'm a little broken Congrats to everyone who ran it!
Think I saw you in Canary Wharf. In awe of you running that time in that suit and the conditions. Incredible stuff.
Of the 3 I have done that's the best crowd I have experienced. Was so loud with no real quiet spots across the course. The London Marathon really is one of those "best of humanity" type days the way the crowd support complete strangers. Its an utterly brilliant day.
Not long back home after a great weekend (apart from the football!).
Robert was on for a good time but by his own admission he probably went out a bit too fast for the first 8 miles or so. The heat was brutal and a tweak on his hamstring at Tower Bridge and then a groin strain at around 18 miles or so meant that he was quite a bit slower than his previous attempt. But he kept on and finished running across the line, and he now has two medals. I'm so proud of my boys.
The crowds were insane everywhere - it seemed like the whole of London (and from many other parts further afield) was out on the streets. Horse Guards Parade was a sea of people and walking back up The Mall and through Admiralty Arch as we left we were met with a crammed full Trafalgar Square.
The London Marathon is without a doubt the most uplifting experience for runners and spectators alike. Humanity at its finest.
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I've got the same Asics Superblasts as you, praying they're the cheat code everyone is saying they are.
Best of luck on Sunday!!
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Definitely saw Rhino James running, although there seemed a cohort of Rhinos - presumably all together or 'related'!?
Saw Chris Solly just after he set off, who genuinely seemed shocked to be recognised- im told John Terry also ran, so would hope Chris' time was better than JTs, to keep the chant alive... 5"3 is accurate though!!
Absolutely amazing atmosphere, crowds were brilliant from start to finish.
Had a costume malfunction on the 10th mile, the frame broke so the rhino head started pulling the costume down over my head and I couldn't see anything with physically holding the costume up, which destroyed my arms. So last 16 miles were kinda brutal.
Managed to finish in 5 hrs 15 mins. Really unforgettable experience. Today I'm a little broken
Congrats to everyone who ran it!
Well done to everyone who managed it, so impressive.
Must have been very hard running in that sun. Always amazes me even at Woolwich how some people are proper knackered after just 3 miles.
SIL run for MNDA and we went to their gathering afterwards. They do this brilliant thing where everytime someone walks in the room with a medal, the whole room stands, claps and cheers them in. A great thing and really emotional.
Of the 3 I have done that's the best crowd I have experienced. Was so loud with no real quiet spots across the course. The London Marathon really is one of those "best of humanity" type days the way the crowd support complete strangers. Its an utterly brilliant day.
A mate raised the lunacy bar by riding from Manchester to London on Saturday, then running a marathon PB on Sunday. Loon.