Four days before Marathon Day!

All runners are required to register their details and obtain a runner number. This is Kevin with his running number at the entrance of the exhibition.  

Here is Kevin standing in front of the Cancer Research UK - He raised over £1000 for the charity.  Fantastic job! Thank you to all who sponsored in London and from abroad.

Inside the Excel Centre.  There were many stands selling sports kits, sports gear, sugar packs, and other little gadgets.  There was also a pasta party that night where we heard some seasoned runners talk us through what to expect on marathon day.

On our way to the START

8:30am on Marathon Day-
Kevin at Blackheath, walking towards the crowds to find his BLUE START.  Kevin was a little anxious about his injured knee but he walked up the hill without feeling any pain so it's a good sign.

Some last minute reading

Kevin is checking to see if he's at the right place for his START.  It was very warm that day so he decided to run without his orange jumper which proved to be a wise decision.  We had amazing weather all day (14-16 degrees).

Sugar packs

A photo of Kevin securing some sugar packs on his running shorts.

Very many well wishes to Kevin before he sets off for this 26miles run (42km)

The START

The START of the marathon in Blackheath (just up the hill from our house) There were 35 thousand runners today raising money for various charities.  The atmosphere was amazing!

Friends cheering for Kevin

Friends from Kevin's frisbie team came and showed their support and also followed Kevin's progress along the running route.  We were able to cheer for him at different parts along the way.  I arranged for some bespoke t-shirts to be made especially for this event to make us stand out and more visible to Kevin as he runs by.

Runners passing the University of Greenwich

Some photos of other runners on that day.

At Pall Mall - meeting area

Kevin was very happy to finish this amazing personal milestone.  I went to find him at the family & friends meeting area.  You can't see it here, but he's wearing his London Marathon medal on his neck.

Relaxing in the reception area

A very tired Kevin still managed to smile at the camera.  It's around 3pm at this point and he's just come out of a massage from the physiotherapist.  A nap is in order for this very exhausted runner.

I'm so proud of you Kevin!  Job well done!