Not to spectate while Husband runs the London Marathon

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I'll keep it as short and sweet as possible -
We are going to London for the weekend as DH is running the London Marathon, just the two of us going without the kids. Have a hotel booked near the start line on the first night, then another hotel near the finish on the second night.

My plan is to walk down to the start with him, wave him off, then take the luggage across to the second hotel (early check in arranged), drop the bag off, then have a lovely little wander by myself, get a nice pastry and coffee etc. I'd then meet him at the bottom corner of St James park when he finishes.
My friend thinks I'm being unreasonable for not picking a spot along the way/making my way direct to the end and waiting for him to pass by.
My thoughts are, he'll be busy concentrating on running, he's not overly emotional so I don't think he'll care (he's agreed to the plan!), and apart from when he's running we'll be spending a lovely weekend together.

So hit me, am I being unreasonable?

Farringdon is quiet as the graves every weekend!

I know, I was just giving an example that whilst anywhere on the course will be heaving, it's not inconceivable that they could find somewhere quieter, in London

Yes but if it’s very quiet, like Farringdon, over the weekend it’s because it’s for good reason.

Farringdon is corporate central hence dead at the weekend

Do your own Greggs marathon. I would.

I’m surprised how sentimental people are being about a marathon, especially as he’s done multiple before. Something like an Ironman I get, especially in each transition, but I wouldn’t get overly invested in spectating along the way with this either, you know him best.

Why so judgemental about people you don’t even know?

Your friend's opinion is irrelevant - it's what your husband thinks that matters. If he's agreed to the plan, what's the issue?

Enjoy your pastry and coffee OP. As somebody who has run the London marathon , I was so focused on my run that I completely missed my support crew ! Total waste of time for them tbh , although they are too nice to ever say so , and they did get a couple of great photos x

I missed my DH and children, they certainly weren't too polite to tell me, they were quite grumpy about it! 🤣

They got a good photo of Mo Farah but I'm not convinced they thought it was worth the wait!

Having done the London marathon I can confirm that seeing your family part way round and getting a hug from them is one of my fondest memories. It’s a special event and that support meant the world to me.
As for walking him to the start…completely pointless as you won’t be able to get near it. Past particular points it’s runners only.

Oops 😆it is a long time to stand and wait for a 10 second glance of your loved one! Having my DH waiting at the finish meant so much more to me as there’s plenty of crowd support along the route.

I'm with you OP - especially as your husband has done so many marathons before. En route you would only get a brief glance anyway and like PP said you won't get anywhere near the start or finish. Go and enjoy your pastry and coffee and agree a mutually convenient meet place for afterwards where you can tell him how amazing he is