Proud Parent. My son is running the London Marathon

[Champ]

I’ve never seen anyone more relaxed in my life as he headed out this morning.

 

Thanks again for all your kind words and encouragement 

[Jamie H]

1 hour ago, Champ said:

I’ve never seen anyone more relaxed in my life as he headed out this morning.

 

Thanks again for all your kind words and encouragement 

Hope he smashes it enjoys himself, as the guys above say, all the pain is in the training! Have a great day down there.

[an tha]

Looks like he is on for a respectable 3:40

 

Nice work

[Champ]

9 minutes ago, an tha said:

Looks like he is on for a respectable 3:40

 

Nice work

The crowds are ludicrous 

[an tha]

32 minutes ago, Champ said:

The crowds are ludicrous 

Yeah it is one big buzz all day. Overwhelming almost.

 

3:37:36 nice negative split from the lad, well done!

[tokyojoe]

Done. Full marks to your lad Cath.

[Mudface]

Well done Jamie, great stuff.

[Champ]

3 hours ago, an tha said:

Yeah it is one big buzz all day. Overwhelming almost.

 

3:37:36 nice negative split from the lad, well done!

I dreamed of negative splits.

 

For non runners he finished in 3:37:36

 

So pleased for him 

[redinblack]

Well done That Man

 

Whattaguy

[Harry's Lad]

1 hour ago, Champ said:

I dreamed of negative splits.

 

For non runners he finished in 3:37:36

 

So pleased for him 

Congratulations to him. Some achievement.

[his lanky mate]

Not too late to say thank you?

 

Tell you what, going back to work today was a bit of a come down from Sunday. Sometimes you build something up and then it happens and it doesn't quite match expectations but if it were possible that about exceeded mine. Some of the scenes at Cutty Sark and going over Tower Bridge. Just wow, was getting quite emotional.

 

Really was some day. Already have my name down for next year. A boy can dream...

 

Chuffed with 3:37. Decent benchmark, definitely think I've got more in me. Apparently I wasn't tired enough at the end, eh mum?!

 

Enough about me. Your donations have helped to raise over £2000(!!) for some really, really worthwhile causes. I wasn't sure if I had enough friends to get to 1000 never mind 2, so to raise more money than the year is just incredible. Huge, huge thanks to family, friends and football fans! The donations and messages were inspiring and I really do appreciate them, thank you once again.

[Mudface]

This could tempt me back into running- https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/23/london-marathon-wine-guy-on-how-he-sampled-25-wines-during-race