Tuesday, April 24, 2007

FLM, 22/04/07

You can read about our captain's exploits here, but read her own report first!

The 2007 Flora London Marathon turned out to be memorable for all Tewkesbury AC runners, some more than others!! 5 members took to the start in the warmest FLM on record, all feeling the effects of the conditions. Amanda started from the Elite line and experienced the 'preferential treatments', having brass handles on toilet doors and carpets to walk on!! She started off well and on target for a 3:15hr finish but unfortunately due to the heat and her feeling unwell had to pull out around half way. This was unfortunate as she has been running well of late. London vet Barry led the Tewkesbury contingent home in a strong time of 3:30:43s. He had intially set a target time of 3:15s but again due to the conditions had to reassess this but still finished satisfied with his performance. Next up was Stuart B who completed his first FLM after last year's disapointment. Despite some injury worries on the run up to the race he produced a fine consistent run to complete in a time of 3:37:00s. Tewkesbury AC newcomer Dan was third home for the club in a time of 4:00:37s. He also suffered with the conditions but battled on, just missing the 4 hour mark but well inside his first effort a few years ago. Completing the team was myself who finished in a time of 4:11:19s and with a broken foot!! No doubt you have all read the local press so i won't bore you with the detail. All i will say is that 'I WILL BE BACK.....SO WATCH THIS SPACE!!!'