30/04/2025
London Marathon ๐๐ผ what an epic race to be a part of ๐คฉ. Iโm still in awe of how seamless the organisation of it was - especially with the insane amount of people racing and spectating.
The race itself was amazing and horrible in equal measure ๐คฃ. I felt incredible the first half even though there was a lot weaving and the water stations were quite chaotic. Super happy with my pacing although probably too fast in that heat. I was an utter idiot for not taking salt tablets with me and as I hit that last 8km I suffered the most painful and intense muscle cramps- my hamstrings, calves and even my toes. It was impossible to even walk let alone run. I kept having to stop in agony and stretch as the cramps moved from one muscle to another in both legs. I could see the time slipping away. I have never seen so many paramedics and runners collapsed en route from the heat. I was constantly checking my watch and calculating to see if I could still sneak that sub4. And then with 3km left, the crowdโs cheering next level, I just ran through it. I still didnโt think I was going to make it but then I heard the final 400m announcement, I checked my watch and just sprinted (it didnโt look remotely like a sprint, probably a slow shuffle to be fair ๐
.) but I made it! Vowing to never ever do it again!
Thank you to my friends for staying with me as I laid on the side of the curb in the fetal position for almost 2 hours afterwards.
I feel almost fully recovered (thank god for yoga) minus the blisters on my toes which look super gross- apologies to all my students who will be inflicted with the sight of them for god knows how long.
Best bits from the race:
The sidewalk djs
The drag queen show
The fabulous staff - they were all so positive (extra kudos to the people handing out water bottles- it was like a war zone)
Incredible spectators - my favourite signs:
โYou think this is hard, you should try Hingeโ
โNo one likes a quick finisherโ