Perfect conditions for London Marathon

Report by Debbie Powell

The 32nd London Marathon took place on 22 April 2012, one of the world’s largest, sponsored by Virgin Money and known as the Virgin London Marathon.  The race organised by former 10,000m world record holder David Bedford (as Race Director) is set over a largely flat course around the River Thames – the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James’s Park.
The 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 kilometres) London Marathon event is generally regarded as a very competitive and unpredictable event, and conducive to fast times. Conditions last Sunday were next to perfect as the race posted some very fast times at the sharp end with Mary Keitany first lady home (winner of RAK Half) winning the ladies race in a time of 2:18.37 with Wilson Kipsang, completing a Kenyan double crossing the finish line in 2:04.44.
Congratulations go to Julie Rayfield, Anna Berrill, Angeline Wehbe, Sally Johnston, David Hunt and Stuart Arbuckle who performed fantastically in this big city marathon.

• Julie Rayfield (ex ABRaS Coach)  3.15.30 PB by 5 mins
• David Hunt 3.21.35
• Sally Johnston 3.23.12
• Anna Berrill 3.28.33
• Angeline Wehbe 3.30.38
• Stewart Arbuckle 4.36.07

 I haven’t received any reports yet other than a text from Anna and this is what she had to say …OUCH! quads cramped at half way, walked a bit, just hadn’t done enough miles so pleased to finish and fine with it.  Won’t be able to walk for days though!  If you have been inspired and fancy your chances next year in London then entries open Monday 30th April, demand as always is expected to be high, so please make sure you log in early.