posted Apr 26, 2009

Also, why does everybody refer to Kilometres as kill-OM-eters when the correct pronunciation should be KILO-metres. An "OM-eter" is for measuring things (speedometer, tachometer, barometer etc.). We do not say kil-OG-ram or for that matter mii- EE- second. The prefix kilo means one thousand and is pronounced keelo.

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posted Apr 26, 2009

Although i dont like running or watching the London Marathon that is a good way of getting fit and guess were the Marathon was origiannly started?

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posted Apr 26, 2009

Just watched the BBC coverage and once again they cut to the mass race once the top 10 men are through.
All through the race the commentary teams debate why Brits don't get to the top and then they give them minimal TV time.
Just caught a clip of Andi Jones coming in and had to go to multiscreen to see him finish as top Brit Male in a personal best time improving by nearly 2 minutes.
Come on BBC the elite race doesn't end with the top 10. I want British runners to get to the top just as much as any Brit give them some TV time.
It would also be a nice touch to mention some of the Vets - who more than likely get very close to world best times today, show the public the depth of the event not just the Kenyan's and Charity/ Celeb Runners.

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posted Apr 26, 2009

A big well done to all those running on behalf of Action for Children.

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posted Apr 26, 2009

Go Ruth Go Gibson - running for the Gloucestershire Air Ambulance, after she nearly died in a car accident 10 years ago and was in a wheelchair for months - we're so so proud of you.

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posted Apr 26, 2009

That was tough because it was so warm. I'm a little fed up that 4 months of hard work can be spoilt by the good old British weather

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posted Apr 26, 2009

I watched the Marathon again and i must say its sad that all you cover is the first runners and nothing more i really would like to see more of the fun runners because i feel they are the ones that make the marathon without them it would not be worth watching at all

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posted Apr 26, 2009

I would like to say to all the people that lined the streets of London on a very hot day - thank you so much. The offers of high-fives, oranges, enough jelly babies to kill a man and massive shout outs make the cruelly journey a substantially more bearable one.

Thank you all.

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posted Apr 26, 2009

Could not agree more with ITBEGAN.
Went to the marathon, to support my son, & saw some great British running, albeit not in the leading pack - exception being Mara. But when got home put on the highlights program all i saw was leading pack & fun runners. AND ISN'T THERE A MINI MARATHON FOR THE KIDS??? Again no mention - come on BBC give our runners some encouragement.
Gripe over - well done to all finishers, commiseration to those who didn't make it. It was a hot day.

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posted Apr 26, 2009

just want to say "Big Respect" to all runners - I did it last year its the most fantatic achievement and one of the hardest things I've ever done - well done all of you

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