I ran well from the start and pretty too quick for my liking, for 10 miles in 1 hour 22 minutes. My knee was in a good shape. I was in my top form.....UNTIL I was on a verge of getting cramps or muscle pull on both legs! (I can't tell the difference between the two).  Oh my god, I thought that was it.  I had to pull out of the race. But due to huge public support and sponsor money in my mind, i just had to WALK through the pain barrier!! For walking, I averaged about 15-20 minutes a mile.  I took time out for going to a portable loo which had a long queue and also I massaged my legs myself with vaseline provided by St John Ambulance people.  Sometimes I put Vicks on my legs and I could see people laughing!

 

The public support is awesome. They made all the runners forget about the horrid weather, which was raining.  I was enjoying clapping their hand as I run along.  Also they keep giving sweets and drinks to anyone...especially Kit-Kat.."Take a break". I remember there was a drunken man near a pub shouting at me as I was walking due to my injury. He probably swore at me and got a knife in his pocket.  I assumed that he do not like lazy people walking.  He was sure looked frightening as I ran for couple of minutes!! He he.

 

I actually ran the last mile to make up for the lost time and I was pretty emotional in the end. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to cross the line.  Any pain I was suffering is defintely worth it. All my legs and feet muscles were very stiff and now I am fully recovered.  I am proud and glad that I completed this marathon.  I would like to give a huge thanks to people who sponsored me. I wouldn't have done it without them.  I would urge everyone to try and train for next year marathon for DELTA.  I would love to beat my time by a one third next time.

 

 

Results for :
 HITEN P. LAAD
 
Marathon
 
Runner No.:
 37201
 
Nationality:
 GBR
 
 
Position (Overall):  29244 
Position (Gender):  22039 
  
Splits

10 km (6.2 miles): 0:51:48  

 

20 km (12.4 miles): 2:02:16

 

21.1 km (13.1 miles) HALF (13.1 miles): 2:12:14  

 

30 km (18.6 miles): 3:45:32 

 

40 km (24.8 miles): 5:27:06   

 

42.2 km (26.3 miles) FINISH: 5:42:17 
 

 

 

 

 

CONGRATS 4 doing da marathon. Hw long dd u take? We were lookin 4 u on da tv but we ddn't c u.

 

Well done- u finally completed it and all ur hard work has bin worth it. We r all proud of u.  Now u can reward urself wiv beer, kebabs n pork pies - lol

 

CONGRATS on finishing the marathon! Now u can go n put ur feet up! Im well proud of u!

 

Well done! Congrats! U deserve a big rest now! Take it real easy!

 

How are you feelin 2day Lad?  Fancy going 4 a long run 2day? Lovely day 4 it!

 

Good on you. I knew it was very difficult cos the weather but u managed 2 finish n that the main part and of course u got the medal. Good on you!

 

You should txt (4got) about London Marathon. I would have travel there 2 shout on.....WELL DONE, ready 4 next year!

 

Hey u, hpe ur recoverin ok + gettin plenty of tlc.  Many many congrats on completing da marathon, very proud of u as it must have bin very difficult. Cu soon and rest loads

 

 

i fink its impressive hitz, completing the marathon. Its not easy running 4 ages as it tk lots of determination n enthusiams so well done hitz.

 

Hey well done! I was lookin out for u on tv but didnt see u. Hopefully the aches stop soon but all worth it for the money u raised. Take care.

 

Hitz, Fantastic news!!  Well done for completing the marathon run!!  Are you ready for the olympics?  've included some money for your fundrasing even though it is a small amount.  I hope this will help a bit!