Race Day

Marathon done and dusted, all 4 clapham runners spotted (eventually) plus friends, neighbours and old club members.

Congratulations to all who finished.

Anthony = 4.06
Laura = 4.23
Sinead = 4.34
Lindsay = 6.04

Rest, relaxation, ice-baths and massage recommended for all, including supporters - it's thirsty work cheering everyone on, don't ya know!

London Marathon - race day minus 2!

Cheerleading preparation done!

A group of clapham runners will be supporting their fellow club members at the 14/21(ish) mile points (indicated in pink). We are meeting at Limehouse at 9.50 or on the course for those who don't like early mornings!

We will be shouting encouragement and waving a banner lovingly handcrafted by Martin (pictured below). Smile when you see us as we will also be armed with a camera!

Lets hope we spot everyone - GOOD LUCK!

It's Thursday - it's track day!

A lazy start to the day before an 8am physio appointment (Graham @ Balance is finally back from his 'Volcano extended' break)! Now I'm counting down the hours before heading to Battersea track to see what Jon has in store for us tonight.

For all those running this weekend - have a great time, stick to what you know and run your own race. And do it with a smile! Look out for our banner - made it last night complete with yellow and black hazard tape round the side so you can see us!!

GOOD LUCK london marathoners

Wishing everyone running the London marathon good luck for Sunday. It looks like it it going to be a warm day, good for the spectators but not so good for the runners. Hopefully I'll be able to spot you all.

Ice ‘bath’ magic

After watching Eddie Izzard’s marathon exploits, I decided to see if all the pain he put himself though after a day’s running was worth it. Yes – I decided to have an ice bath after completing Paris, in fact I had two (one a few hours after and another the following morning). Gosh they were cold, gosh they made 10 minutes feel like an eternity, but I do think they worked!

Two days after the marathon and I’m feeling unexpectedly good – I don’t mean to gloat but I can manage stairs without grimacing and I can even tie my shoe laces, not sure it will work for everyone but I will be doing it again!

Check out this you tube clip to help you spot fellow runners.

3 PB's

As the intrepid band of Clapham Runners return to Blighty news is confirmed that all three racers got PB's

Fiona 3:56
Krysia 3:57
Laurence 4:20

Well done to all!

They've set the bar high for those running London, but also showed what a good winter of training can achieve - you guys will be fine!

4 for 2

Great news!!!

Fiona and Krysia have busted the 4hour mark and coincidentally finished within seconds of each other! We're waiting to hear how Laurence has done!

Now comes the rest, relaxation and re-fuelling (and ice baths!)