hey twinks Trin was as fresh as the proverbial at the end of the race worrying aint it !

good to meet you at expo i really would have got on the table and played a hat stand you know !

Thanks guys...


I have to go and rescue 18 year old son now, who has been on an adventure in Manchester..

Probably won't be back after due to having to get up at 4.30am for work tomorrow

So... til tomorrow

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As I said earlier you are as bonkers in the flesh (flesh being the operative word :eek: )and you are on here...

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Come on Granty don't keep us in suspense any longer.....

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Here I am better late than never. (too many ciders last night in celebration)

LJ,Hollywood and Trin all put me to shame and I am so impressed with your times !!

I came in at a more steady time of 4:53:09 - I had been aiming for between 4:30 and 5:00 so was really chuffed that I had achieved what I set out to do.

It was my first ever marathon and I had the most fantastic experience, loved every minute of it. Felt good upto about 18 then started to struggle from 20, 21......22 almost killed me and then I saw my wife and 2 lads at mile 23 which really gave me a boost (mentally not physically )

I'd heard all the stories about how good the crowd were etc, and during the last couple of miles were amazing and gave me so much encouragement, crossing the finish line is something I will never forget. !!

(come over all emotional )

Words cannot describe how sore and stiff I am today !

PS, TT - shame I did not get a chance to meet you Saturday !!

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well done granty missed you at expo very well done my freind !!!

congratulations to all those that took part, you're truly inspirational!

No shame in your time Granty you did FANBLOODYTASTIC, well done and you deserve everyone of those ciders.

Would you do it again?

Was a shame didn't get to meet you, but I am sure there will be other times.

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Cheers mate - was looking forward to seeing you as well, another time .................

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Granty... Brilliant!! well done!

That's a great time for your first!!
You will never forget your first time




So we're all back safe and sound...





I'm off to work... with my medal

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Congrats to all who finished the marathon...2 questions:
1) Did anyone hear how the 101 year old man got on???
2) Am I being unreasonable by getting annoyed at the fact that the ballot for next year's london marathon is only open to UK resudents?

Awesome result, Trin! 9 minutes off your PB when you're already "good for age" is pretty darned superb

nice one, Granty Darned good for a first go!

Awesome run Trin!
After all those injuries and woes you deserve it!
WAY TO GO!

Well done to you all - Granty, congratulations, that's one hell of a distance to be still standing at the end of (did you drink a celebratory pint of cider for every mile?? - you certainly wouldn't still be standng after that!!) , I take my hat off to you. Actually, I was on the FLM site yesterday and I almost...almost, started to complete the online ballot for next year but then I thought, nah, I'm not quite ready for it yet, but one day, y'know

Trinity, that was a blinder, you must be so happy. Such a fantastic time. You set out on a mission and accomplished it in style. Knocking off 9 minutes is a demolition job! It was great reading about it too! Try as I do, I wish I could run that fast and that far What a star, Trinity, superb result!!

Once again, well done to all of you. The rest of us were here minding the castle watching and waiting.

Fantastic runs all of you. Just finishing the marathon is a stupendous achievement, but you've all done it in such good times, too

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