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London Marathon - 26th April

Steve Edwards is certainly consistent, as he matched his superb Lochaber marathon sub-3 hour achievement last week with another fantastic run. This week in the London Marathon, where, despite the heat, he looked as cool as a cucumber, crossing the line in 2:57:54, after increasing his pace from half way (1:29:50).

Steve Edwards London Marathon 2009 Finish

Having tired a little between 18 and 19 miles, Steve pressed on passing 20 miles in 2:16:30 and 25 miles in 2:50, giving himself 10 minutes to enjoy the last mile-and-a-bit up Birdcage Walk and into the finish.

Steve said that he was spurred-on by seeing Norm, Rob, Steph, Neil etc on route.

His time put him in 90th Vet 45 place and 784th out of the 35,000 competitors. This makes 469 marathons and in 12 days' time he will be attempting another '10 marathons in 10 days' challenge.

On his 3rd marathon, Chris Hartley was next Bourton Roadrunner to finish in 3:20:14, after finding the heat debilitating in the latter stages.

Ali Lane was pleased with her time of 3:21:18, placing her 8th Vet 50 and 283rd female overall.

David Hansen did very well for his time of 3:53:05, as did Jamie Wilson in 4:25:34 and John Gibson trotted round in his usual Hamlet costume in a comfortable, if very hot, 4:39:18.

John Gibson London 2009 Finish

 

 

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Report Highlights

Steve Edwards goes sub-3 hours again this week in London, for marathon number 469.

Steve Edwards London Marathon

Ali Lane is 8th V/50 in 3:21:18.

Chris Hartley achieves 3:20:14 in only his 3rd marathon.

John Gibson AKA Hamlet London Marathon

John Gibson wanted to get his monies-worth and stayed-out for 4:39:18. Picture courtesy of the Daily Telegraph.

 

 

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