Part 2 London Marathon

points. I had to stay relaxed as much as possible.

London, looking absolutely beautiful. Alongside me, the winner

of the men's race. Wilson Kipsang. Wilson, you looked in total control.

I think I was feeling really good. I took advantage of controlling the

pace. Stanley Biwott went with you for a little while. But then on the

embankment, along by the river, you left behind. Stanley Biwott was very

strong, and the last few quarters, it was becoming more tricky. --

kilometres. I've tried to control myself and be mentally strong. Were

you satisfied with the records? Yes. My main target today was to win and

to run a course record. Which I did achieve. The focus for us was on Mo

Farah in Britain. He ran two hours and eight minutes. What did you

think of how well he would run? I think for him, because he was

debuting, he wanted mainly to finish and to see what he could really do.

For him, I think running that time is good. It would maybe have been a

better decision for him to have run a slower race without the likes of

you in it, without Stanley Biwott and the quick guys. I think if he

had gone into a race with less strong guys and less pressure, maybe

he could have won it. I've understand you had some problems

getting here, problems with your passport? Is that correct? Yes. I

sincerely have bad luck. Lost my passport the day before I was

supposed to travel. I think the race organiser and my manager for trying

to organise a Visa quickly. It allowed me to travel to London and

that was really good for me to be here. Wilson, always a pleasure to

see you on the streets of London. Hopefully next year. Alongside me,

Steve Jones. Still the British record-holder. Paula Radcliffe.

First of all, your reaction to her Wilson rang? Complete control

droll, did not make any mistakes. -- control. He came in late because of

that problem with his passport. But in the press conference he said that

he was here to run at that speed. I think he had a good gauge of the way

he was going into it and he controlled the race really well.

Stanley Biwott shook up a little bit but when he changed gears he was

able to move away quite easily. You are still the British record-holder.

What did you think of that performance. It was extremely good.

He is a class act. One of the greatest distance runners ever. It

is an honour to still have my record after Mo Farah stated that he wanted

to break it. It is not as easy as it looks. He coped very well for his

first one. We have the top ten British marathon times. Those top

three performances, you take them all. I look forward to watching him

running and breaking that record. Paula, so many things we could

evaluate about Mo Farah's performance. But as a double Olympic

champion it must have been hard for him not to be in the mix. Yes and

also I think he may have expected it. I think he made the right

decision to come to London. As a British runner, if you want to see

what you can do, you do that in London. As you said I think if he

had had the luxury of being able to go through at a slower pace than the

pace being set then that is what he would have done. He was not quite

able to come back stronger in the second half. He just found out a

little bit about what the marathon is about. But he had amazing range.

To expect him to come first time out, I do not think even he, he

wanted to get the British record but also just to have the chance just to

try out the marathon and feel what it is about. He will have to grow

into it, it is about a different strength. It is not about raw

speed. It is about having the strength in your legs and be able to

do what Steve did and just hang on when everything feels as if it is

falling apart. And we have some archive footage back from 1985 in

Chicago, Steve, in fact this is London. You must have loved your

time running the London Marathon. Oh, yes. I got away over the last

couple of miles and just forged over the finish. I look fresh but I was

actually going through a bit of a pain barrier. It is great to do it

here. What would you say now to Mo Farah. He tried to come out and run

in a very fast race. He said he was going to do another marathon. What

would you advise him to do. It is difficult to say. I know his coach

well and he has a strategy for Mo Farah and when he goes from here. I

can see him winning a gold medal in Brazil down the road. But maybe

getting a bit more experience and just focusing on winning the trial

and then going for the gold medal. Paula, what would you say. It is the

million-dollar question. I do see him running another marathon before

next year. I think he will step back down to the track. I think it will

have given him a lot. He has trained hard in preparation and I believe

that he will run faster on the track because of that. Maybe just see what

he can do over 1500 metres in the Commonwealth Games. Steve, you're

still the British world record-holder. More from you later

on. We continue our coverage of this remarkable day at the London

Marathon. Plenty more action coming up. And more reaction from Mo

Farah. Sometimes the slower runners really capture our imagination and

we will find out a bit more about those remarkable stories about why

people to -- decide to run. My name is Victoria. Tracey Jones. Kate

Smith. My race number is 53. 314. 553. This is my first marathon. This

is my first marathon. And my last. I have just turned 18. I am 78. This

is my first. My second. Third. 17th London Marathon. I have never won --

run the marathon before. I'm aiming barefoot so I just aim to complete

in a reasonable time without hurting my feet. I want the world record for

the longest crochet chain. My aim is to finish! This is my last time and

I hope to get under five hours. Less than four hours. My aim is to

finish. I am running for the pure joy of it. To raise a lot of money.

This is for my mum and dad. See you at the finish line. Thank you for

all the support. And they will all be out on the

course now. Alongside 36,000 others experiencing joy and the pain as

well but the marathon brings. The road is long to the finish but it

will all be worth it in the end. We will bring you as many interviews

and stories as we can tell you the full narrative of this amazing day.

And this is what we have got coming up now. We are with the fastest

postman in Hereford. He is not delivering letters today! And we get

inspired by four marathon marvels. We spotted some potential champions

of the future. This is where Mo Farah started his career. And we

find some of the incredible reasons why people run this great race. We

would love you to get in touch. Log on the BBC website to find out how

you can start running if that is what you want to do. First of all we

go to our Lady of the Tower Bridge, Denise Lewis. What is going on down

there. Well the atmosphere is incredible. Such huge support for

the runners as they make their way to the halfway stage of the race. So

many wonderful charities and so many amazing stories. I will catch up

with some of them later on today. If you go on a few miles to Canary

Wharf, we have Phil Jones standing by. This is the business end of the

race, appropriate for the business district. This is where the pain

really starts to kick in. And someone who knows that very well is

Colin from Clacton on Sea. I'm running for the national death

children's Society. Every penny helps. -- Deaf Children's Society.

This is the best atmosphere, I have done it seven times before. All the

very best. Well with Ben always a welcome sight

especially when you're running the marathon because you know you're

close to the end. Good afternoon. I'm here on this

beautiful day here in London at the best place to see the sights. We are

in the shadow of the world 's most famous timepiece and it is here the

runners really will be on their last legs. Just beyond the 25 mile mark

and with the finish line in sight I would be surprised if anyone wants

to grab a word with me! But I will do my best. And also get a flavour

of what is going on on social media. Former England striker Michael Owen

said the test trilogy for the afternoon would be to hydrate and go

at a steady pace, to have fun. He is making good time. But we are also

asking you to get in touch. Matthew Whitehouse posted to do list. These

are his priorities. First wash the car. Then to run the London

Marathon. Afterwards he plans to cut the lawn! At think he may have other

priorities. Also the London Marathon official Insta gram posted this

thoughtful picture. Posting photographs of all of the runners.

Good luck to every single one of you. And we will see you here at Big

Ben in about an hour or so. Good luck getting them to stop at Big

Ben! Colin Johnson was there last year and he said the same thing,

they just have the finish line in sight. We will hear from Colin

Jackson a little later on at Horse Guards Parade. When they arrive

there they really will have some stories to tell.

In July 2004 Graham Bosma wife Caroline gave birth to their second

child Jacob. It has been clear early in the pregnancy that Jacob would

have underlying medical conditions and he was eventually diagnosed with

a very rare condition. So where there are no other known sufferers.

Caroline was made aware of a charity that provides practical and

emotional support. They were able to help the Birmingham -based family

with a much-needed trip away to Disneyland. Every step of Graham 's

run represents a huge thank you to the charity.

In 2007 the lives of twins Sarah and Victoria were forever changed. A

single decker bus mounted the pavement and ploughed into Sarah,

her mother Elizabeth and her daughter Pollyanna who at the time

was just two years old. Elizabeth was killed in the accident and the

injuries that Pollyanna suffered were so severe that she had to have

her leg amputated. In remembrance of the late mother Sarah and Victoria

decided to set up a charity that funds aesthetic looms for child

amputees in developing countries. They will be running hand and hand

today to raise money for this cause. Best prosthetic limbs.

When Graham 's daughter was born she had cystic fibrosis. He devoted his

life to fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. She is now doing

well. Thanks to research life expectancy for cystic fibrosis

sufferers are now into the 40s and the chances of beating it are

growing by the day. Well, we have just seen your story.

How are you feeling as you are approaching the halfway stage? We

are feeling OK. Quite tired. But we will try and make it. I am going to

keep on going. The atmosphere is amazing, London is just incredible.

Are you still holding hands? That is what I want to know. We are really

trying hold. We have been holding fingers. We are raising money for

Liberian amputees. You have to think what they have to face every single

day. The pains we have got are nothing compared to that. So, we are

just going to keep going. Thank you so much for stopping. Enjoy the rest

of the race. Thank you! Denise Lewis having a great tale of there on

Tower Bridge. Alongside me now is Amy Whitehead. 13th last year, and

the same position this year, how was it? Yes, I think my number had a 13

in it as well. I really enjoyed it. The priority was to be the first

Brit home. I am delighted that I have got that result. I enjoyed it,

it was a great day. In terms of looking forward to the summer, the

Commonwealth Games, the European Championships, what are your goals?

I really wanted to go to the Commonwealth Games, it has been an

ambition since I was really young. I first got the qualifying time when I

was 19 and I came fifth in the trial. I really wanted to make it.

The last five years has been all about that, and I am just so

relieved to have met the criteria. I had to give it everything I could to

get that slot to day. How much difference did the crowd make? They

are always incredible. I just think this is the best event in the world,

I love it. They really keep you going. People are hanging out of

windows, it is such a special occasion. I am sure the Commonwealth

Games will be amazing as well. Hopefully there will be a similar

crowd there as well. In terms of Mo Farah, his debut, what did you make

of it? I have not had a chance to take everything in, actually, but I

think he is an incredible athlete, and I think he will get better and

better. I think we can expect in credible things from magic. He needs

to grow to learn the event, but I think he is a phenomenal athlete.

Well done today and we look forward to seeing you in Glasgow. Just a big

thank you to my family and all my friends who have supported me, and

my physio and my coach, and everybody who has supported me,

thank you very much. . I have been joined by a very well-known

sopranos, opera singer. How are you feeling? It is just starting to kick

in, the fear of what is to come. But the atmosphere is incredible, I am

loving it. I know you were injured last time, so I guess finishing is

just so important for you. Yes, it is just about enjoying the race, and

having my family and friends around me. It is amazing. I know you have

got a special treat for us, which you have been rehearsing? The team

are just there. How about you take it away for us? Definitely.

# And did those feet in ancient time. Walk upon England's mountain

screen. # And was the holy Lamb of God.

# On England's pleasant pastures seen.

# Did not cease from mental fight, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand.

# Till we have built Jerusalem. # In England's green and pleasant

land. # APPLAUSE

Thank you for stopping and talking to us, who are you running for?

The Jubilee Sailing Trust, they take disabled people to sea. My husband

is out there on a tall ship called Tenacious at the moment! It is

really hot today. I have had about four proposals. What was the idea of

the wedding outfit? I got married last year and I wanted to raise

money for the trust. Enjoyed the rest of the occasion.

STEVE CRAM: Well, lots of great stories yet to be told, of course.

Many people still out there on the route. Canary Wharf, resplendent in

the sunshine. Belinda Jennings, who is running the Whizz kids, both of

her grandmothers are watching. Ladies, I hope you are enjoying the?

, and hopefully Belinda is doing well.

Lindsey Stevenson, whose husband passed away in 2012. Running today

for the brain tumour charity. And Gabriel, who is running for

outsiders. -- for Alzheimer's. And good luck to Danny, running for the

Jesuits Missions. I know she is on a good pace at the moment. And also,

one of my old training partners, Vince Wilson, who is running for the

Ron Pickering Fund. Of course, Ron Pickering was for many years part of

our team at the BBC. But luck to Vince.

PAULA RADCLIFFE: I am just looking to see if I can spot my physio,

running for the British Heart Foundation. He should be coming up

about now, I think. Good luck to him. Good luck to Jo, running for

Help for Heroes. Helen Alexander, also running for Help for Heroes.

Michelle, running for cancer we. And Alex, 18 years old, running for a

school in Birmingham. Emily, running for the Mind charity. And Claire,

running for the Sunshine Fund. And someone from a prep school in Essex,

they have had all of the kids out on the field this week, raising money

for a children's Society. STEVE CRAM: And Darryl is out there

raising money for type 1 diabetes. They have raised more than ?50,000,

so well done to Darryl and his friends. Tracy is running for

Macmillan Cancer Support. She is hoping to go well, she has raised

more Mark is part of our F1 team, running the Cancer Research UK, and

he has also raised about ?10,000. So many great stories.

BRENDAN FOSTER: Joanna, running the Crisis. And Chris, running for

children with cancer. Gemma, running for Mind. Victoria Thomas, running

for the Anthony Nolan trust. A great charity. A lot of money being raised

for them. Sarah, running for the Uk Youth Charity. Good luck to Katie,

she might be close to finishing. I think she was hoping for something

around three hours. And to make, who is running for the Queen Elizabeth

Fund For Disabled People. JONATHAN EDWARDS: For most of the

amateur runners today, fitting in the training can be a bit tricky. It

does help when you can combine it with the day job.

I thought I would catch you on your rounds! You are going to put some

miles in for the marathon, but you do it everyday? Not quite a

marathon, but sometimes it feels like it, yes, it is good training!

Now, this for you is what, 14 London Marathons? This is my 14th

consecutive one. Take me to the first one. I could not believe that

I was in the London Marathon at last. I was laughing, I was

chatting. As you get towards the finishing line, you think, I am not

doing this again. As soon as you get over it, it is, yes, bring on the

next one! Because for me, it is more than just running the marathon. I

lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 16. When I realised that

Breast Cancer Haven existed, I was looking for something do do, and I

thought, that is absolutely what I want to do. A bit of a Eureka

moment. It just feels like it is the place to be. Nobody should have to

face breast cancer alone, and with the Haven, they do not have to. I

think it is the most marvellous place.

Michael never has to face his marathon missions alone, thanks to

his supporters from in and around the Haven. The help and generosity

also comes from his workplace. Quite incredibly, over the last 13, with

the help of my colleagues, we have actually hit ?232,000. And each one

will generate usually around ?18,000. That is what I am hoping

for this year. We can actually try to hit quarter of a million, as an

office, just for the London Marathon. And you have always done

it in your postman's dear? The last nine or ten, yes, always in my shirt

and tie. What kind of reaction do you get? Somebody said last year, I

feel like I am with a celebrity, because everybody screams out, go,

posties! It is a 26 mile gauntlet of cheering and shouting and support. I

absolutely love it. Every year it is the same but every year it feels

better and better. I feel exceptionally lucky in my general

health and fit this. I job helps. I am aware that people half my age, my

mother, well, she was 38 when she died. They are not so fortunate. I

am very happy to use my legs, my lungs and my general fitness and

enjoy it, knowing that I am doing something really useful for people

who are not going through so much fun at the moment.

What a coincidence! Phil Jones, BBC! Special delivery for you. Thank you

very much. Listen, you are on for a good time. Well, I was on for about

3.30, however, I think I hit the wall about half a mile back. But it

does not matter, it is all about the Haven, having a good time. Let's

have a look at your support team. The wonderful Haven, who do such

fantastic work for women with breast cancer. I am so pleased to be

supporting them again. If I can say to the people of Hereford, thank you

so much for your fabulous support. And my colleagues at Royal Mail

Hereford, because of that, these guys will be ?18,000 better off. And

we have just about got to quarter of a million altogether. The people of

Hereford and the rest of the country have just seen you wearing a bra, it

has gone out! You are now a national star. Thanks for all your help and

all you have done for the Haven. Tremendous, I love these guys, so,

thank you to Haven! All the best. Kelly, you are nearly at halfway,

how are you feeling? It is so much hotter than I thought it was Gnabry,

but the crowd are amazing, like always. And who are you running

for? I am running for Children With Cancer charity, my dad has been

really ill recently, so I have got him in my mind. I have got a picture

of him on my vest. Hi, dad, hope you are all right. He starts his

chemotherapy on Wednesday. It just goes to show, but we had a positive

mental attitude, you can achieve things. So, stay strong, dad, I love

you lots. Let him thanks. In. The weather is warming up

significantly. There is Richard Whitehead. We saw him earlier on

when Mo Farah passed him out on the road. One of our Paralympic heroes

from 2012. And he loves the marathon. At his best he is very

good at this event. He contested the 200 metres event. And good to see

him here today. He has had a bit of a cold this week but he looks

happy. Liz yelling, a former good friend of Paula from her career. She

will be happy. Big Ben has just gone past one

o'clock. And here at the finish line it has just gone past the three hour

mark, the benchmark for so many people. I just want to mention all

the runners running for the motor neurone charity today. And all in

memory of our colleague Mark Webster who for so many years made this

programme look so good. Sadly lost his life to the disease in 2011.

Some big marathon debuts today. Mo Farah and Tirunesh Dibaba. And Chris

Thompson who was with me. Some interesting images of you crossing

the line! I just threw everyone out of my way! I was just trying to find

somewhere to breathe. The last 800 metres I did not know what was going

on! It was fantastic to be part of it. But the last part, I was weaving

around. I nearly crashed into the colon. -- the cones. Your girlfriend

has got in touch, saying the most dramatic finish goes to you! Look at

me! She must have been worried. Bless her, she must have made the

effort to stay up to watch it. She is in America. She was concerned

that I was just going to get through it in one piece. More than that, you

got a qualifying time. I never had a time as such in my mind. When we hit

halfway we were 65 rang on and I felt the pace was never an issue. I

always wanted to hold back a little bit and feel I was running a bit

below what I felt I could run at, pace wise. It was deceptively windy.

Myself and Ryan for the last six miles, if that wind had been in the

other direction you might have seen a record from Mo Farah today. But

that was where I was at today, about the fitness will be roughly thought,

taking into the conditions. Well we do have a special camera to enjoy

that finish once again! What are you doing to me? ! Tekele to my editor!

It is a good job I have a girlfriend of 56 years because looking about, I

would not get anyone! Before we came on air you said that pace wise and

felt quite comfortable for the majority of it. The initial reaction

is after that, for a debut marathon, I think the message

generally has been probably run a little bit slower and just come away

with a positive experience. That is what I did and the last mile was

extremely tough. Different conditions, a different day, that

could have turned into as it finish for myself and maybe Mo Farah. But a

lot of positives. The pace, I think I have got the distance in my legs.

I took a gamble not taking on any fluid for the last stop which in

hindsight perhaps I needed. But a lot of positives to come out of it.

2.11 is workable. I'm actually pretty pleased with that. I asked Mo

Farah afterwards if he would do it again and he said yes. The same

question to do that to you. Did you not see my face! I think everyone

wants to see that again. I promise to look even worse next time! I just

pulled great faces when I am in pain! We look forward to seeing some

beautiful pictures again a few crossing the finish line. -- of you.

We bumped into you yesterday, Amy, you're looking great. I saw you in

the hotel last night. I was feeling a lot better than I am right now!

But the atmosphere is amazing. How are the legs feeling. I am in pain

now. The halfway point is scary. You know you have the same distance to

go again. And back there I just thought there is no way I can do it

again. Then I heard people in the crowd calling my name and is just

picked me up. That is what is so special about doing London. And your

father is here with you. She's doing brilliantly. I am proud of her. She

has stuck to the plan and that is the main thing. Just to make it

round and enjoy it. Almost at the halfway stage. Thank you.

We're certainly keeping Denise Lewis busy there on Tower Bridge. Richard

Whitehead is with me. Back to the day job now after the Winter

Olympics! Just a bit of a job in London! The weather is beautiful,

incredible crowds, really supportive. This is why Great

Britain is such a great country. Everyone came out. People overcoming

the challenges and raising so much money for all the great causes. It

is great to be part of it. One marathon in one day is nothing to

you. You have done 40 marathon in 40 days! Marathon is a challenge, no

matter what caused it is. Today had its own challenges with the weather

and just the emotion of the day. Being back in London where I got my

Paralympic gold medal, and being in the IPC race as well, I'm trying to

encourage amputees to come along and run against me in this kind of

arena. It is all about the legacy of sport. At one stage I think Mo Farah

went past due. He said he was going to come back and run a marathon

again. What you make that as a debut. It is good. I think he was

looking for a the British record and was just shy of that. When I saw him

he went -- he looked relaxed. I think maybe he is lacking experience

at the moment. When he gained experience I think you will be up

there with the contenders. The marathon is a hard distance to

master and the more experience he gets I'm sure mentally he will be

able to master it. Good luck for the rest of the season. Thank you. In

2005 39-year-old Roger Mann's world was turned upside down after a

life-threatening tumour. The operation was successful but it

left him with very damaged eyesight. He was introduced to guide runner

for the blind and partially sighted and with his support regain the

confidence to take part in sport. They are running the London Marathon

in support of British Blind sport. 2014 is a poignant year for Jim

Wilding it is 20 years since he ran his first and until today only

marathon. Back then 72-year-old Jim from Suffolk completed the race with

his good friend David Williams who sadly died a year later of a sudden

heart attack aged just 42, leaving behind a wife and three children.

Jim has never attempted a marathon since but has decided this year to

run in London in memory of David and to do what he can to help heart

research. Jack was 11 years old when his

parents discovered he was suffering from a rare condition called

scoliosis which causes the spine to curve. At 15 years old his spine was

at 60 degree angle leaving him unable to do much physical activity.

At great Ormond Street he underwent major surgery that involved putting

titanium poles into his back to keep it straight. Now aged 21 he is

taking on the London Marathon, something he never thought it would

be able to do. He's running for great Ormond Street hospital.

We have got our superwoman here. Helen Skelton. How are you feeling

at the halfway stage? I'm all right, I'm pretty sure that my feet are

bleeding. But the crowd, you run past people and they say, come on,

Helen! It is brilliant. You look incredible and you are inspiring a

lot of people as you go. What is it that makes the London Marathon so

special. It is so humbling, so levelling. It makes you proud to be

British. Everyone has gone through something tough. We will get through

it together. It is a good journey for life! This is a relay, you're

doing the next bit! No one told me! It is a hot day, how are you finding

it? It is tough, I am tired. I did brighten last year. I am raising

money for breast cancer. I had dressed cancer last year so it is an

emotional race for me. You are a great example to so many people out

there. The crowd really spray you on. I cannot wait to get to the

finish! Congratulations and keep going.

Karaoke man! The goal is to sing and run the whole way round. Anything

that the crowd will join in with, basically. I am raising money for

the Breast Cancer Campaign. I can sing and run, it is not asking

much! HE SINGS.

# Hey, baby! Rugby league legend Keith senior.

And a marathon legend today! The atmosphere is great. The body is

feeling it the bit at this moment! But a great atmosphere and the crowd

are great. It is quite an emotional experience. I am running for the

youth cancer trust. I'm running marathons. I finish off with

Huddersfield. Just one will be no mean feat! You are a big lad. It

takes some doing but it is all about sheer determination. It is mind over

matter. But there are people in fancy dress passing me and that

keeps you going when someone is dressed as an Apple running past

you! You had a fantastic career in rugby and your an inspiration now in

the marathon. -- you are. JONATHAN EDWARDS: The runners are

streaming through. It amazes me, actually, how many people can run as

fast as these guys. Quite outstanding. As always, lots of

famous faces taking part. We have electronically tagged ten of them so

that we can follow their progress. First, let's hear from them.

It is time for the Face Race. Let's have a look at the line-up. Olympic

gold medallist Katherine Grainger, hoping for 3.5 hours. Quiz king CJ

takes on his third marathon today. Natalie Dormer wants to complete the

course in around four hours. So does former England footballer and Match

of the Day favourite Michael Owen. Never one to shy away from a

challenge, our very own daredevil Helen Skelton has given herself at

4.5 hours in which to finish. Swapping the luxury of Kings Road

for the sweat of the marathon, Hugo Taylor is aiming for four hours. Amy

Willerton is aiming for 4.5 hours. England World Cup rugby winner Lewis

Moody has four hours in his sights. Then we have got TV presenter Jenny

Faulkner, and Michel Roux, the TV chef.

And CJ from Eggheads, he is doing tremendously well. And Michael Owen,

well, he wants to be back for Liverpool versus Manchester City. He

is at 23 miles. Natalie Dormer is not so far behind. She is doing very

well indeed. Let's see where Helen Skelton is. She is just about where

Lewis Moody is. I am sure they are looking for all sorts of

inspiration. And they should not have to look too far, because that

is what today is all about. # Oh, sister I will help you around.

# If the sky comes falling down. # For you.

BRENDAN FOSTER: We have got several people from BBC north-east or

running for Cocoa charity, trying to raise more than ?8,000. Lucy,

running for Dystonia protect society. Someone running for Trinity

Is in Clapham. STEVE CRAM: Emma and Virginia

running for the St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich. And Tracy Hutchinson, I

might have mentioned her earlier on, the University of Sunderland team

out of there. A place close to my heart.

A little message of congratulations and good luck for the second half of

the race for Milly Sutton. A husband Don died of cancer six months ago,

and she has decided to honour his memory by taking to the streets are

raising money for the University College London Hospital. I have just

looked her up on our system in the commentary box and she is on course

for just outside five hours. I know that will be a very emotional moment

for her at the finish line. And a group of people, John, Steve

and Tom, or running for a brilliant charity for children with life

limiting illnesses. It gives them the holiday of a lifetime in Disney

World, with full medical support. Kate and Claire are running for the

elimination of leukaemia. They have raised more than ?3000. Well done to

them. A quick word for Alexander, who is running for the BBC's

Children in Need. I am sure they will be telling you all about it

tomorrow morning. Hello to an Oxford University student who has taken

time out of his studies to raise money for the Children's Liver

Disease Foundation. His brother Edward was born with a rare liver

disease and was given a life changing transplant in 2012. Two

grande, his target, and he has already met that, and there are more

donations coming in on his Twitter feed. Good work by the Oxford

University guys. And good luck to Lucy Wilson, running for the Royal

Hospital Of Neuro Disability. And Warwick and John, who is running for

the Simon Bates Foundation. Krissy, I know you stopped for me

last time around, and UI here again. It is amazing, I pulled my calf

muscle three weeks ago, I did not think I was going to make it. But my

lovely charity, I family, and most of all, my precious dad, has made me

come to this point, almost halfway, and it has made my day to talk to

you. It is great to see you. Thank you to all of the children at the

primary school where I work for supporting me, to my teachers, my

husband, my children, and Exmouth Running Bells, my running club.

Well, we saw him earlier, CJ de Mooi, and you have stormed the

celebrity race, not only are you the cleverest celebrity, you are the

fastest! I am surprised, because every time I have done a marathon,

there has always been somewhat ahead of me by quite some distance.

Running with an injured foot, I would have hoped to be ten minutes

faster, but to win the celebrity race, I am amazed! You beat Lewis

Moody, you beat a World Cup winner, and in second place was Michael

Owen. Well, that serves him right, frankly. I have always loved

running, it is the only sport I have ever done. I have never played or

taken any interest in any other sport. I started running ten years

ago and I absolutely love it. Long-distance running, I absolutely

adore. I do half marathons all the time. Marathons are not very big

enough for me because I find them absolutely agonising. Doing a full

marathon is not twice as difficult as a half marathon, it is four times

as difficult. I will be back next year. And today seems to be better

than ever? On the course, everybody has been fantastic. When I first did

London, I was amazed that the number of people standing by the side,

giving out oranges and sweets. Today, all the way around, it was

enormous sound, a wall of sound. I hit the wall about 16, 17 miles, and

the crowd lifted me and kept me going. Thank you to everybody by the

course. The spectators make this race, so thank you all, thank you

London. You are the winner of the Face Race, congratulations! Thank

you very much, very proud to be so. Danny, how are you doing? We have

had some chats in our time, haven't we? I am all right. I start hard and

I meet as many people as I can during the race. I have met a lot of

people! As they go past! We spoke to you this morning, at the start, and

despite the pain which was going to come inevitably, has it lived up to

everything you wanted? I hate long-distance running, this is the

only one I will do, it is amazing. The crowd, the other runners, get

you around. Yes, it hurts, it is a lot further than 800, but it is good

fun, it is a beautiful day. Will you be back for more? I have got to

finish this one first, before next year! I will let you go!

Well, the atmosphere is steadily building here at Big Ben. Earlier,

it was just a trickle, but now, the river of runners is really starting

to flow. These keep sending in your tweets and texts, we love hearing

from you. Even if it is just the message of support. Earlier today we

were getting some celebrities and seeing how they have enjoyed their

marathon day. Anna Watkins, she found what she thought was an

unconventional way of getting to the start, alongside her Olympic rowing

partner Katherine Grainger, on a double-decker bus. Former Reading

and Brighton striker Nicky Forster...

That sounds like some words out of Gladiator or something! And only at

the London Marathon do you get this, a Michelin starred chef, a former

England rugby union international and an actress, together in a

selfie. Keep those coming in, and keep showing your support. We have

got some supporters here. Laura, who are you waiting to see? My husband.

How long have you been waiting? Since early this morning, so I am

hoping any minute. He is running for Sense, an amazing charity which

works for the deaf blind. Thank you very much for talking to

us. Sir Ludwig Woodman established the

National Spinal Injuries Centre, he firmly believed in using such a

centre to build both physical strength and self-respect.

Eventually he became the founding father of what would become known as

the Paralympic Games. Ben Gittens is his great-grandson, and he is

running his first marathon today, in support of Wheel Power, the national

charity for and owner of the Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace

of the Paralympic movement. The charity is interestingly important

to Ben's family. Birmingham's Matt Johnson has decided to run this

year, ten years on from the death of his wife Karen. She went into

hospital to give birth to their only son, Harry. She would never leave.

Karen passed away from cystic fibrosis one month after Harry was

born, having only held him once. When Harry found out his dad was

running the marathon, he emptied out his money box and gave him all

?1.80. He will be running for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, in

appreciation of all the support and treatment his wife received when she

was alive. Nine months after Samuel was born, his parents noticed

something was not quite right. He was constantly being sick and losing

weight. He was referred to Great Ormond street Hospital and it was

discovered that he had a brain tumour which would need emergency

surgery. Thankfully, the tumour was benign and it required however,

during this time his mother had fallen pregnant again and gave birth

to her second son shortly afterwards. When he was sent for

tests, aged two, after coming down with flu, Lisa was given the

devastating news that he had leukaemia. Oliver responded well to

his treatment and recovered. Lisa decided to run the marathon today as

a thank you to the charity Children With Cancer.

JONATHAN EDWARDS: Well, we soared Danny earlier on with Phil Jones. He

was interviewed alongside Noel Thatcher, and Noel Thatcher has won

this particular race, with his guide, Rob. Welcome to you. From

what you said beforehand to me, that was a pretty horrible experience?!

The first 16 miles, I thought, yes, I can do this, and then the wheels

fell badly off around Canary Wharf, and the entire world closed in

around me. I think the lesson is, you need to have breakfast before

you start. No fuel at all, which is a schoolboy error. Thankfully, my

man Rob, his first London Marathon, dragged me around. How was he today

wanted she was good, a lot more calm than he used to be in the past. I am

sorry, we tell everybody, look after the nutrition, but you are five

times Paralympic gold medallist, in a distance event, so what happened?

My wife went back to Japan about eight days ago, so I have been on

microwave meals. It is terrible. You are not a new man, then? Definitely,

in no sense of the word at all! Hopefully next time I will get a few

more calories in. But just a most amazing day. The camaraderie on the

course, the volume of the spectators, from the start to the

finish, is unbelievable. A testament to the city. Greatest marathon in

the world. And happy birthday to you, Rob, once again.

Dave, you are here again but without Jonathan. He was ill just before

Christmas and suffering from pneumonia so he did not run this

year. But he ran the last five years and we raised over ?1 million this

year. We have gone over that total and it is amazing. We help families

with children with mitochondrial disease. And this year we managed to

fund a specialist nurse at Great Ormond Street for a year. Jonathan,

we miss you! We miss you moaning! But it is a bit quicker this year,

hopefully I will finish before it gets dark!

I am loving this. One of the best I have seen today. It is a tribute to

a guy who passed away but lives on in our hearts and minds. And a big

hello and thank you to my kick boxing club and all my friends and

family and people out of work. So a tribute to the ultimate Warrior. You

must be getting a lot of attention dressed like that! The atmosphere is

terrific. I think I set off a bit too quick. You get caught up in the

moment. I was hoping to give Mo Farah run for his money. But I saw

him coming past the other direction! I thought I might get the

chance to break him but unfortunately not. I hope you're

using some cream! All the best. Well you see all kinds of sights and

sounds of the London Marathon. There was a bobsleigh this morning! And

all sorts of wild and wacky record attempts going on today. Wendy Shaw

holds the title for the first is marathon dressed as a mascot. She

hopes to beat her own record today. Derek has set himself the task of

recording the fastest marathon dressed as a monk. Marcus is hoping

to run the fastest marathon dressed as a toilet. But others are going

for the record attempt today. No one wants to finish number two in this

race! John is hoping to run the fastest marathon in a full body

chicken costume. And Michael is throwing down the gauntlet dashed to

himself. The challenge is to run the fastest marathon wearing upper body

chainmail. And look out for Emma bringing a new meaning to the London

eye! She is running as a body organ. And Simon is ready for liftoff and

hopes to clinch record for the fast as marathon dressed as an astronaut.

And everyone needs a good pair of trainers but this man is wearing his

super-sized snigger hoping for the fastest marathon dressed as shoe.

And I have the former wild and wacky record holder beside me. What record

did you hold? The fastest baby and the fastest schoolboy. All good fun.

I have seen the fastest bottle going through, he smashed it! How was

today. It was really good. I am delighted with my time. We have been

running for a charity and we have made a lot of money for that. You

are looking serious today but it is not all about serious. I'm just

watching these people coming, I'm still serious about this sport! A

bit cheeky! The record still holds, Mo Farah did not break it today and

something needs to be done about it. If young people are watching, get

going. If you train hard you can do it. Get off your backside and get

running because you can achieve things! Always a pleasure, thank

you. Just an update on the Guinness world

record for the fairest -- fastest marathon dressed as a baby was

broken today by Ali King from London. David Dunn came as the

Thunderbirds pilot. Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, raising a large

amount of money. And James Golding out there. Reach is there charity.

Well just a brilliant day for the capital. If you have been inspired

by what you have seen but perhaps feel a little bit intimidated by the

distance, then please do not be. It is an event to be respect it and

does require training. It may sound like a blatant drug for the event

that I can assure you anyone who was sitting at home watching these

pictures and thinking they might like to get their training underway,

please do. There are lots of online training guides. It does not matter

how slowly you do it. Come and be a part of one of these great days. The

atmosphere is simply fantastic and you feel like $1 million if you get

to the finish. It does not matter how slowly. It is a wonderful moment

to experience. So have a go. Maybe you can join the 40,000 here next

year in the sunshine. 170,000 people applied to take part

in the London Marathon this year. They come not only from the UK but

all around the world. And these people will know there is not far to

go for them. The shard now part of the London skyline. And those coming

across Tower Bridge have yet to passed the halfway mark. Those going

in the other direction have just about three and a half miles to go.

A lot of people in fancy dress and it is getting warmer today. Anyone

in a costume is going to have a bit of a tough time. A lot of people

choose their costume very carefully and rightly so. But all raising

millions of pounds. I think this is about the best supported marathon on

the route around the world. Kenenisa Bekele won a big marathon in Paris

last week and in the final miles it was pretty deserted in terms of

people watching. In London every single mile is covered with

thousands of spectators. And what a day to come and spectate. Now we are

expecting very soon, we have been following the celebrities. Michael

Owen was going very well indeed. He has been slowing down a little bit.

He is one of the celebrities we expect to find in the next few

minutes. Sophie Raworth hot on his tail. We will keep an eye out for

that. And if you spot any of your loved ones, colleagues or friends,

record it and show it to them tomorrow. It is a great day. And for

us covering this event it is not just about the elite runners. Year

on year it is these sites that inspire people to come and take

part. -- sights. CJ has already finished. Michael Owen is very

close, three or four minutes away at most. The other is just starting to

spread out down the route. Katherine Granger just coming on to the

embankment. Helen Skelton back at 22. Lewis Moody very close. Michel

Roux. They all look quite close to each other. All progressing well. We

will try to catch them when they get to the finish line. A lot of other

celebrities of course out there. And many others raising all kinds of

money which is brilliant. They do make this a special day.

Well people still streaming through in their hundreds. They will still

be going for many more hours to come. Earlier this morning it was

the youngsters who got their chance in the many marathon, where Mo Farah

cut his teeth. We got up early to try to spy out his successor. Well

it is a beautiful morning and here we are for the start of the many

London Marathon. Many only by name, not by nature. Young athletes are

here to run the marathon course, all bidding for their own piece of

glory. It is the official British athletics road race champion and

open to entrants from aged 11 to 17. It also includes all 33 London

boroughs. Like my friends from Wandsworth. Good luck. As champions

include Mo Farah, Shelly Woods and long Stanford. So it has a rich

history. We'll be on any future champions today? I am a bit nervous

but looking forward to racing for the first time. I have done the race

four times. I came third last year so I need to go out with a bang. I

represent Ealing. It is a great atmosphere with a lot of people

supporting you. You are on your toes. What is your strategy? Just

run! This is my first ever race, I have only been racing since

November. The runners are ready and we have a special guest, Tom Daley

to get them underway. Not a bad gig for you! I am really excited, it is

an honour and they have put in hours of training. I know how much it

means to them to be here. It is going to be an incredible

atmosphere. What about you running? I know it is always an amazing thing

to achieve. My mum did it in 2012. I would love to do it when I have

finished diving! I will let you get on with it.

So Tom has done the honours and the race is underway. Who will triumph?

Rob Walker picks up the action. What a way to kick-start a distance

running career. Cheered on by thousands on the iconic streets of

London. Zak Miller got the under 17 title. Lydia Turner was fifth last

year and took the women's under 17 in fine style this year. We had some

brilliant wheelchair racers. And the influence of Mo Farah is everywhere

when it comes to the next generation of distance runners. A very hotly

contested London Borough competition. Greenwich taking the

win. And glory then for Southwark with the under 13 title. And this is

a name for the future. The daughter of a former Olympic marathon runner

stormed to the under 13 title for the girls. One to watch in the years

to come. Here are the full list of names of the boys and girls who did

win those titles. Watch out for those names in the future, as has

been proven by the likes of Dave Weir and Mo Farah and Scott Overall.

What a brilliant moment for all 2,000 boys and girls to take to the

streets and be part of the world's premier marathon. The start of the

race, not expecting to go out from the front and that had to be the

case so I kept the pace really fast and hard and I made it first, so I'm

really happy. Great race. I couldn't -- come second last year, so I come

for the win today. The race was fast and went through to the front and

started kicking to the end so I'm happy with the win. It's absolutely

amazing, especially the course, because there are supporter all the

way around and when you hear your name it's a shock, especially

because I'm from the north-east and you don't expect to come down here.

Amazing. You get all the support you need. I only started doing this for

a year. This is the first year. I've always played basketball. I thought

I would try racing and I'm fast here as well. Amazing out there, support

from the crowd kept me going. Really good to have an event like this on

and to support the young athletes and the way they are doing it, to be

part of something so special for us. Great scenes there and watch out for

those faces, because as we said, Mo Farah won the mini marathon back in

the day. He found out that ingning this is an incredible challenge.

Brutal, but for many, the physical challenge is only part of the story.

I love going outside and I love feeling the air on my face and

breathing deep. There have been moments in training where I've

absolutely wanted to give up but I kept going. Because I was thinking

about David, the fact I'm running for young people to try to help make

a difference and it's definitely an extra factor that pushes you to try

to achieve what you are doing. My son, David, was a lovely young boy,

really superb person to know, just incredible character and lively and

fun person to be around. But he had some issues and clearly was

wrestling with those through his young life. When he was 19, David

attempted to take his own life and then spent six weeks almost

literally wasting away in hospital. At a time when he was conscious.

There is no doubt that was the single worst moment of my life. A

moment where you think if only I had been there or done this or that. You

never get that chance again. I was doing A-Levels and had a very normal

life and then you go from that to having this horrible burden and your

friends all know, but don't know what to say. You just sort of carry

it with you. It's a lovely photograph of him. Beautiful boy.

Suicide is the ultimate wrecking ball. It destroys families. I'll

never get over it. There's not a day that goes by when I don't think of

David. I miss him dreadfully and it's very, very hard to say. When he

was in hospital it was possible to have some conversations with him and

one of the things that will stick with me is that he's sorry and I

said sorry back to him. He also said quite clearly he wished he hadn't

done it. It's not a glamorous thing to do. It hurts, he said. It really

hurts. He was so charasmatic and so outwardly so confident that you

would never really know anything was wrong and that's the same with so

many young men these days. He probably didn't have the words

himself to express what he as going through, but having someone there

trained to listen and understood in some capacity what was going on

would have been so beneficial. Kids are under a lot of pressure these

days. Under pressure from social media, peers, suicide is the biggest

cause of death in 15-34-year-olds, which is a shocking statistic. Three

quarters are boys or young men. It would have been grade to know there

was a Shah riT I could have called on and Papyrus is a small charity.

There is a helpline and it's delve on the cutting edge with people who

know what they're doing and they can help people to prevent suicide and

that's why I'm running for them. I know when I'm running the London

Marathon, especially in the second half when it gets really tough, I

will be thinking of David. I will be thinking of the message that young

people don't have to go through this. There are other ways of coping

and getting through. It will be that message that carries me through and

will help me dig deep, thinking of David and his beautiful face.

Richard joins me now. Richard, in that video you talked about running

with your son David in your mind. Was that very much the case?

Literally, running with him on my back, on the picture of him. He took

his own life five years ago tragically and I was digging deep at

viRious points, especially to the end and thinking of him. The

statistics are shocking, young people committing suicide. Tell us a

little bit about the charity Papyrus. 1600 young people take

their lives each year and we know many more than that attempt it and

others are depressed and thinking through the problems in their lives.

Once - a charity like this is they're not only running a helpline

which is 24/7 for people who are going through difficulties, but they

have many other services and raising awareness and trying to prevent this

terrible situation, terrible statistic. Running very much is a

therapy for you, but it's not running, but writing too? Yeah. I

had a best-selling true crime book a couple of years ago and now I'm

writing novels, so it's a suicide theme in the first novel and yeah,

it's partly to raise awareness and as therapy definitely, it is

cathartic to get it out on paper and work through it. Your time today, 2.

45. And 07. It was getting warm out there. I lost track of time, but in

a way I think London it's more than that. At the top you have Mo and

people, but there are tens of thousands out on the course and

running for causes. For me, London is about people digging deep and

seeing there's a future and hope and on a great day like this, I think

that's a real message that everybody can have. Thank you very much. Thank

you for sharing your story. Thank you. There really isn't another day

like it in the sporting calendar that combines the emotional

fortitude that people show as well as the physical challenging of

overcoming the Marathon. It makes you think and inspired and want to

go out and make more of a life than you have. I'm 68. A pensioner. I

just want to try to make a difference. I want to finish it in

reasonable time, if you can, with no injuries. I lack the physical -- I

like the challenge of running 26 miles. It's what I like. I was

paralysed in a car accident ten years ago and I thought what better

way to mark ten years was to go for a push all the way around London.

Why not? Mark it with something good. Anyone can do it. Yeah. Really

can. You can. I'm amazed by Rachel that she is here with me. The body

is amazing. It can do that. I've only just learnt that. I've just

been out and I've been trying to do as much as I can when I can. Wanting

to do it in between days off and weekends, whatever. You have to fit

your life in there as well. Once I get Christmas out of the way then I

start. January, start building up. I run every week whether I'm doing a

marathon. I do run all the time but I start with six miles. It

definitely helps destress and if I didn't do all this it would save me

from my A-Levels. I was thinking how will I get past three kilometres?

You do glide along and your breathing calms down and all the

advice from my coach here. I was never a big person, but I would say

I probably was -- probably was a couch potato. Fruit and vegetable is

good and beer, but it's not quite as good for you. I have wanted the odd

pizza or beer now and again. It would be nice to be the first chair

over the line, but I don't know whether that will be me. I think

just to complete it will be an achievement. I absolutely will

always run now. I will always be keeping fit. I'm very proud of my

beautiful daughter. I think everybody, man or woman, should have

one go at the London Marathon. Just have a go at it. It's a wonderful

experience, it really is. Life changing. Absolutely. If you fancy

getting out and doing some running, maybe not the London Marathon, but

something shorter, then log on to the website and click on to the

gesinspired. -- click on to the getinspired. Lots of them there. I'm

not sure if enjoyment is quite the right word. I've got one man beside

me for whom enjoyment definitely isn't the word and we are sitting

down because he can't stand up. Michael Owen is here. Former

England, Liverpool and Newcastle and Stoke and Manchester United

superstar, who is never going to run again. Never, ever. That is -

everyone told me that is hard, but it's the hardest thing ever. I mean

it. I thought I was going to die after 14 minutes how I did another

12 and a bit. It was the worst expeeshS, but the best --

experience, but the best as well. You must have had tremendous support

out there? It was unbelievable. The support was great. I've never ever

seen anything like it, to a man, whether a supporter or fellow

runner, the best experience. I've had a life in football where it's

not like that, there's - you get a lot of stick and nasty words towards

you whether in the stadium or on social media, but every single

person that I crossed there was so supportive, so polite and nice. And

it's just such an emotional run. You want to give everyone a hug on the

way around, but the competitive bit inside me was, you can't stop I've

got to beat four hours. This was a very sweet moment for you. Look at

the monitor, it's you finishing the race. You can talk us through it. If

there was a person in front of me I would have hung on to him or her. I

guess, what kept you going for the most part was the reason that you

were running, to raise money for charity? Yeah. The charities are

obviously at the forefront of your mind when you are running. The pain

of doing it, but I've had personal experience, two personal experiences

of the three charities I'm running for. Alder Hey Children's Hospital

in immense. I usually go there a lot and when I go to places like that it

almost leaves a mental scar in many ways, but then the huge positive

effect and the great work and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. I've

got a family member who is struggling with his sight and that's

important and my dad suffered with prostate. He had a scare earlier on

and thankfully that's all fine, so three great charities, but every

single charity that people are running for out there is great. Well

done. Well done on battling through. So relieved. Thank you. I've got

myself a ray of sunshine. You look fabulous in this. Talk to me about

your run so far. It's been amazing. The crowds are out in force because

of this beautiful weather and a bit of it has rubbed off on me because

I'm less than a mile from the end. I feel so proud. You just told me you

were going for a PB but I've ruined it. This is worth it, because I get

to promote an amazing charity who provide wishes for hospital wards

for children who have life-threatening and life-limiting

conditions and my daughter's one of those people who benefitted so thank

you very much for helping me to spread the word. For me, I get to

talk to inspiration A people like yourself. Good luck with last 1.2.

Thank you. Big Ben, just gone past two o'clock.

We are enjoying a fantastic atmosphere at the finish. The four

hours mark is just passed. 9000 finishers already. 36,000 and 600

registered for the event this year. And most of them will finish. James,

fantastic to see you. You've finished in one piece. How tough was

it? It was all right. It was hard around halfway and I was thinking I

had to step up my game and then someone in a clown suit took over

me! Then I saw my family and I thought, here we go! Tell us about

your charity. It is a running charity that helps homeless people.

We have been going for 18 months. And these are a couple of young

members of the charity. When I saw them on the course it gave me an

energy boost. They did not run with you this time? I have set the

benchmark and now they can continue running and they will be doing it

next year! Well the time coming to just past

two o'clock now. And five hours ago this race got underway with the

wheelchairs and then the elite women and Mo Farah starting at ten

o'clock. If you missed it, this is what happened.

The fellow with the big shoulders and the four gold medals from London

is back. The elite women underway. Marcel Hug, the silver bullet. With

David Weir in hot pursuit in second place. What does Mo Farah have in

store! We will find out. It has been a relentless pace. Tirunesh Dibaba

still there. Florence could look at and Edna could get just trying to

hang onto it. Can David Weir find something in the last 200 metres?

Marcel Hug has taken it. And you course record for Tatyana McFadden.

-- a new course record. Marcel Hogg in the second group.

Journalist Barbara hanging on. There are testing her. -- Jeanette to B.

Wilson Kipsang. And Edna Kibler that once -- wins the 2014 London

Marathon. The British record has gone. A tough debut for Mo Farah.

And there are the presentations. This was the women's wheelchair race

won by Tatyana McFadden. An outstanding performance from

probably the greatest female wheelchair athlete that the world

has ever seen. And David Weir was beaten by the silver bullet from

Switzerland, Marcel Hug. Taking his first London Marathon title. The

women's elite race was won by double world champion Edna Kibler Gatt. --

Kiplagat. And Wilson Kipsang was outstanding for the man. Mo Farah

finished in sixth place. I caught up with him afterwards. A bit of time

to think about that performance. You said afterwards you were

disappointed. How are you feeling now? Definitely still disappointed.

It would have been great to do something good in London. But

thinking back what I did in the race was trying not to go with the

leading group. But I did struggle out there today and without a crowd

I do not think I would even have finished. You collapsed in the New

York half marathon. Looking back, do you think it was too soon after that

to get back on and try to ask your body to perform at this level with

all those great runners. As an athlete it is about competing to the

best of your ability. And for me it would have been wrong to do any

other marathon but London. It is my city and I wanted to give something

back. I dream of competing here one day and doing well. I thought I

would give it a try this year. For me it would have been the year to

try it out because there is no big championship. At least I can say I

gave it a try. You said you thought you should have gone with that early

fast pace. Paula suggested you maybe should have gone a bit slower. I

should've gone slower. I went through halfway, and I was on my own

a lot of the way. Sometimes it is harder to be able to do something.

But it is what it is. No point getting too much about it. I had a

bad day in the office and I have to move on and get ready for the next

race. Any idea what that is going to be? I am not sure yet. I will check

with my coach and have a bit of time off. Enjoy a bit of time with my

kids because I have not seen much of them. Then talk to my coach and

managers and try to plan. Looking back at your preparation, is there

something you could have done differently? Not at all. I did

everything I could to my ability. I've been out in Kenya and had my

coach alongside me. I had the whole around me so I do not feel I could

have done anything different. But in my body I definitely felt from 16

miles onwards, when they say a marathon you feel you're just

getting tired. Not the upper body and my legs were just getting

heavier and heavier. Well, a disappointing but nevertheless calm

and reflective Mo Farah. Brendan has come down from the country box --

commentary box. I think Mo Farah should forget about the marathon in

the approach to 2016. He obviously loves it and it was great for the

event that he came. But he found out that the transition is a tough one.

And he has not got time to learn enough in the next two years to run

in 2016 for the Olympic marathon. I know he is interested in that that

he is more interested in this. Highly gebrooselassy did not conquer

the marathon for seven years. I think you should get back to the

track. And eventually conquer. That gives them something to look forward

to in the future. What you want him to do is really defend his Olympic

title. We have some -- we have seen some magnificent racing today. If

you watch it with the sound turned down it looks very different. The

one and only David Coleman died at the end of last year. The most

astonishing sight we have ever seen in British sport. It's quick and the

pulse of even the most seasoned distance runner. It is surely

already the most remarkable success. The appeal of completing a full

marathon course and running through the strike parts of London has

brought people from all over the world. -- historic. What a run he

has produced today, absolutely magnificent. And the old record is

going to be broken by over a minute. He has interviewed so many people he

is worn out! SINGING. Rhino came up to him and said

remember me, I was at parrot last time! Lives of Scotland wins the

1996 London Marathon. Perhaps finishing in the true spirit of a

marathon like this. The hand of friendship after 26 miles. The

incomparable David Coleman. And he was the all-time great. The greatest

sports broadcaster that ever lived. And for the London Marathon, he

declared how successful it was going to be when the race first started.

And to see it now, he would be so proud. He was a runner himself and

he saw the making is that it had. He loved the London Marathon. He loved

the ordinary people in the London Marathon and he advised people to

start out slowly and slowdown! Well he called it right, back in the

beginnings. He thought it would be a success because of people like this

and the inspiration that they take and the stories that they have.

Following an accident at a festival where she was knocked over and

trampled, doctors were not sure if Becky would ever make a full

recovery or walk again. Despite this she came up with the concept of a

team run, challenging herself to run a dozen marathons in 24 team in aid

of Breast Cancer Care and Cancer research UK. Having already lost

people close to her at the hands of this illness, Becky from Kent hopes

that these fund-raising efforts will help to one day find a cure. In

September 2011 Steve Nelson's son was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Despite this harrowing news he took a tough course of treatment

including radiotherapy and chemotherapy in his stride.

Everything looked positive until a later scan revealed the tumour had

returned and this time the cancer was aggressive. He died a few weeks

later, a year after being diagnosed. He was just eight years old. Steve

from Luton will run the marathon to raise money for the brain tumour

charity. With the memory of his son's humour and kindness in the

most difficult times to inspire him. When she was ten years old

Helen broke her ankle after being hit by a minibus. After 16 years of

struggling with the injury she had her foot amputated. Having joined a

running club she felt she was not improving and had a clinical need

for our blade as running helped maintain a healthy lifestyle. It

took several knock backs and tireless fundraising for her to

finally get her wish. She is running the marathon for the limbless

Association and hoping to build on her personal best with a new pink

blade. Well this year was the big Mo Farah story. He may or may not come

back and that does not matter either way at the London Marathon endures

because of these people, who make it what it is. Year after year those

stories inspire billions to think about it. They inspire hundreds of

thousands to find out about it and then tens of thousands to actually

enter and take part. There is one from my old club there, Alan weirs.

It does not matter whether you are an Olympic medallist or just someone

who has never done any sport at all, this is something everyone can come

and enjoy and take part in. We are just around the four and a quarter

hour mark and we think that Helen Skelton might not be too far away.

We have got another ten or 12 minutes. Hope any she'll get to the

finish before we go off air. Helen will have all of the highlights

tonight. Best wishes to her and everybody else who is still out

there. We are yet to see half of the field cross the finish line. London

cannot have put on a better show today. The weather has been

astounding and I can see Helen there waving right in the distance at the

top of the shot. She'll be just a few minutes from crossing the finish

line and she will join, so far, 13,000 finishers. Another 23,000 or

so yet to cross the finish line. If you were looking for a slightly

more gentle introduction, how about the Great Manchester Run? That's on

18th May many entries still open. Six miles and there's a link to that

event on the website. If you do fancy the marathon, entries open on

22nd April via the London Marathon website. It's a ballot system. That

will close once it's received 125,000 applications, which happen

in 12 hours last year, so you'll need to be quick. Alongside me is Dr

Court any Kipps here is direct of medicine here. It's the health and

safety and you take the health here importantly? Absolutely. They need

to take it easy to build up the training, because we know there is a

risk of injury with training and there's two single - there are two

common risks for injury and one is to do too high a weekly mileage and

having had a previous injury, so if you've had a previous injury get it

checked out before you do this. Around the country, there are

numerous sports injuries clinics. In London we have the Institute of

Sport Exercise and Health. It has clinics for anybody who is taking

part in a sport and had an injury, whether you are a fun runner or

top-class runner. The temperature is rising and it's hydration and taking

on the correct fluids and food? Absolutely. Hydration is a very

tricky balance, especially when it's a hot day like this. The key that I

hope everybody who is running today has got the message. Drink according

to thirst. Don't overdo it, but we don't want you to be getting too hot

and dry. It's a hot day. The most important thing on a day like this

is not to take it too fast and try to push yourself too hard. There's

lots of stuff on websites. Where is a good place to go for solid

information? The London Marathon has a website dedicated to medical and

nutrition tips. I would suggest it's the very first place to go to. Thank

you. Mandy is running this year's London

March than for beating bowel cancer. She was diagnosed two years ago at

only 48. Having visited the doctors she noticed she wasn't improving as

much as the other members of her running club. Mandy, a nurse, was

determined to set a good example to her three children and patients, but

staying active during her treatment. Back to running six weeks after

surgery. Continued throughout chemotherapy. She promised herself

if she had a clear scan at two years she would apply for the London

Marathon. And so, here she is. Despite numerous fruitless visits to

the GP vale knew there was something seriously wrong with her daughter,

Kim. When Val took her to A she was diagnosed with a rare form of

cancer. Following treatment she appeared to make a remarkable

recovery, but three months after her initial surgery she needed a mass

removing from her brain, followed by more chemotherapy. Another scan

revealed six more tumours and Val was told that they could do nothing

more. At four, Kimberley died in her mother's arms. 31-year-old Val from

Cornwall runs today for Children with Cancer, in memory of her

daughter. Harry Bachelor's daughter Megan was diagnosed with a form of

autism and he'll be running his first marathon today in honour of

the Burgess Autistic Trust. He hopes it will raise awareness of autism

and the services that the charity provides. Being a London taxi driver

he knows the route off by heart. Every step of the way he'll know

exactly how much further he needs to go.

Laura, deep breath, you finished and well done. Thank you. How was it? It

was a bit tough towards the end to be honest, but I'm really glad that

I made it. It's my personal best, so you can't say better than that on

such a beautiful day. What motivated you? Charity mainly. I'm running for

brain tumour research in memory of a close family friend, Rose, who died

after year after a battle with a train tumour, so it -- brain tumour,

so it is really important to raise awareness so I did that today. And I

was thinking of all the people who aren't as lucky as me to be able to

run. Tell us how much you think you've raised? ?1600, so not bad. On

your own that's a good little figure? Thank you. I would like to

thank everyone for their pour and for Rose watching over me today.

Thank you very much. We want more people sponsoring her next year.

Thank you, Colin. There's about 40,000-odd people pounding the

pavements, but some people just stand out. Like my friend Steve

here. We'll look at this outfit. This is great. What kind of cheers

and whoops have you been getting? I think I've been making people quite

jealous because every has been calling my name and they've been

looking around and then they see the bearded pink lady and it's just a

calling really. I'm running for Guide Dogs. I've raised around

?5,000. Good cause and amazing day. Quite hot. But the crowd and the

cheers and you guys covering it, it's great. Fantastic race. Is this

something you have done before? I've done it once so I asked to do it

again. Great job. I'll let you enjoy more cheers, whoops and jealousy as

you make your way to the last mile. Thank you. Helen Skelton, who is

working like the rest of us today, but we have managed to sit down and

take it all in, but she has been the one out there striding. Helen

running the event and presenting our highlights programme later on. Helen

went through halfway in about two hours. She has slowed down a little,

but she is obviously taking it easy because she looks so well and she

has been receiving lots of support out on the route so well done,

Helen. She has taken on so many challenges and knows this one is a

tough one too. Four hours, 22 for Helen. Congratulations. Running for

cancer research. Well done to her. There are still people streaming

around the corner. Buckingham Palace is in the background. It's always a

we will col sight when they came around the corner. It's been forth

great day. Today it was about Mo Farah, but the winner ran the

firstest-ever London Marathon, Wilson Kipsang, the world record

holder was brilliant. Will Mo are back? Who knows. Like everybody when

they finish it they're never quite sure. They need a few days to let it

sink in and decide what happens next. It's been another great race

today. The 34th running of the London Marathon, the city and event

have combined to demonstrate to the world this is the classiest marathon

event in the world. What a great day we have had and what a great day

London has had. Helen Skelton's day is not done, because she is

presenting the highlights tonight. She deserves her medal. Then

following on also on BBC Two, it's the final round of the Masters. The

big matches tonight on Match of the Day

Liverpool and Manchester City. Michael Owen's run off to watch that

one and also Swansea and Chelsea. Three big teams in action in the

Premiership. On 17th May is the Great Manchester Games. You can

still enter that. Then the run. Paula alongside to reflect on the

day as we come to the end of our coverage. It's all been about Mo. He

was calm and collected, if not disappointed. Had a bit time to

think about it. Do you think thumbs up or down or in between? It's a

difficult one, because I think he came in with a lot of pressure and

expectation from everybody else, and hip self too. He hasn't quite lived

up to that. I think he came in aiming for the British record. He

wasn't quite able to get it. I think maybe in the first half when they

ended up with the bigger gap between the two and he worked a little too

hard to catch that up and then paid for that in the second stage. I

think he will run another one. I think that he has answered some

questions. It's not something he will change before Rio. I think

he'll go back on to the track, but I feel that the training he's done

will stand him in good stead to run faster on the track. A lovely

picture there of Mo and his family. Great support to him. It's been a

remarkable day once again here on the streets of London. We've been

moved by some great stories, incredibly humbling and the men's

marathon was won by Wilson Kipsang in a course record, and I tell you

what we'll be back. We wouldn't miss this for the world. Thank you for

your company. Goodbye. We're on our way!

The London Marathon and all that it offers. Every single one of them

setting out on their own personal journey. A perfect day here in

London. This year Mo Farah has added a little bit of spice. The

camaraderie, people coming together. They've never met each other. Making

friends on the route. A list of accolades for Tatyana mac madden, it

goes on and on. There's a big gap developing between this group and Mo

Farah. Tirunesh Dibaba as dropped her drink and that's meant another

ten or 15 metres have disappeared for her. The victory this time goes

to the world champion Edna Kiplagat of Kenya. That was another classy

performance. Can Weir find something in the last few hundred metres?

Marcel Hug has taken it. Mo Farah cheered by the crowd.

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