Still on a high today. Yesterday was such an awesome experience. My muscles feel ok. I’m still walking!
There were a lot of stories in today’s papers. I read that over 6,000 people were treated for some form of heat stroke or cramping. Knew it was hard going in parts! Also got my official results, I got 8,726th overall. Not bad in a field of over 36,000!
Here are some more photos from yesterday’s marathon. Kind of in chronological order. Should get the professional ones through soon too.
Walking to the start area in Greenwich Park.
Start area to get changed and drop off gear bags.
Above – the start area looking forwards.
Below – the start area looking behind me. Unbelievable amount of people.
Another self portrait. I took my camera with me.
Above – getting close to passing the start line. Took about 15mins for me to cross the start line after the gun went off. Not a biggie as your time only starts when you cross the line. Didn’t help the nerves though waiting so long.
Below – a series of photos of me coming onto and over Tower Bridge. About half way through.
Below – running through Canary Wharf.
Above – Gordon Ramsay. We crossed the line together but I beat him by 10 mins. Never heard him swear once!
Below – series of me about 1500m from the end. First photo is Amanda on Rob’s shoulders taking a photo of me waving. Quite cool.
Finished with my medal!
Some of my support crew. Thanks guys. Awesome.
Looking along Embankment as we were walking back to catch the tube. Amazing atmosphere and crowd support the whole way.
Below – having a couple of beers in the sun a few hours later.