I’m getting excited for London and I’m only watching on TV, run it three times before.
I got a ballot place on my first go and went from non runner to marathon in 6 months. I remember the days leading up to it being the scariest thing ever, I was so so scared about what I was going to do! I had promised myself if I ran London I’d never run again…
A man in my start gate must have seen the fear on my face and asked me if it was my first time. I said yes, he replied “don’t worry, you’re going to love it, you’re going to run across that finish line and the first thing you will say is, I want to do it again!”…
in my head I’m thinking “what utter bullshit”!
I ran in 2018 so the hottest one on record, I slowed right down because of the heat and took over 6 hours. But everywhere I looked people were cheering me on and I was surrounded by people with incredible stories- it was the most emotional day ever.
The man at the start was only wrong about one thing- I didn’t run over the finish line, I kind of waddled 😂. But I did indeed love it and as they put the medal around my neck, I did indeed say “I want to do it again”!
I’ve now done 3 more, including 2 more Londons and have my 5th booked this year. The London Marathon changed me and it changed my life.
If it’s your first time, I promise you, you can do it, there will be millions of people to help you along. You only get one first marathon so have the best time! And to the experienced one, enjoy the party and I hope you hit your goals!