Don't stop me now.....'cause I'm having a good time!!

Oh my good God. That was the most amazing experience ever!!

I can't believe I've run the London Marathon!! Official time 5 hours, 1 minute and 46 seconds. I knew I was having a good run and was on for about 5 hours so I pushed as hard as I could over the last 10k for a sub five hour finish, but it wasn't to be. If only I hadn't stopped for a wee......!!

It's true what they say about the supporters too- them 'Cock-en-eys' really are fantastic. There wasn't a point on the course where there wasn't supporters shouting my name- especially over the last couple of miles it was awesome!!! Got to see Floela Benjamin too, overtook her on Tower bridge!- life doesn't get any more exiting than that I can tell you. Masai warriors were great too.

See you all next year!!!! Thinking about running it in fancy dress. If only I had the thighs for a wonder woman outfit....Wonder if Mrs Shaunie is up for that?!!!!

The final countdown.....

Well that's it. I've got my last long run under my belt, I'm as fit now as I'm ever going to be so bring it on!!! Karen and I had a good run on Monday, despite a couple of unscheduled stops(!) and being attacked by the biggest fucking Swan you've ever seen that had decided to build it's nest on the canal towpath. Ok so we weren't attacked exactly, but we could have been- it looked the sort that would go for you, and a Swan can break a mans arm you know....

I can't believe that's my longest training run before the big day!! It was hard work mind, although I have to say that my legs felt remarkably OK today considering how much they hurt during the run!! Even felt happy enough to go for a short run at half seven this morning! I guess Roy Castle was right all along- dedication's what you need. Or was it medication's all you need?.....