London was a fantastic race this year. The crowds of spectators came en masse to greet the beautiful weather. Although the warm conditions may have slowed us down a little, everyone achieved really great times.

Ryan Procter 3.07.29, 1370th (783rd MS). Ryan’s superb form continues. I’m sure he’ll be running sub 3 hours soon.

Andy Jordan 3.22.36, 2751th (427th M45). A PB by over 21 minutes on London last year. Missed the the age group qualifying time by just over 7 minutes.

Ade Gibbon 3.47.18, 6080th (170th M55). Maybe the performance of the day running to 170th in his age group in very cool sunglasses.

Jim Cheseldine 3.56.31, 7819th (1522th M40). 2nd marathon with practically no training because of injury easily broke the 4 hour mark.

Sally Clayton 4:15:29, 14236th (323 F45). Sally ran a charity place for MIND this year.

Caroline Chapman 5.12.56, 27898th (832nd F45). 1st ever marathon – fantastic! Please come back for more.

Vegan Runners UK also had a great turnout:

James Meldrum 2.36.42, 119th (96th MS) PB
Ed Banks 2.51.53, 494th (326th MS) PB
Max Newton 2.52.24, 513th (338th MS) PB
Fiona Oakes 2.58.48, 32nd F (4th F40)
Colin Braybrook 3.05.04, 1216th (165th M45)
Vanessa Hudson 4.38.02, 4678th F (2949th FS)
Jacqueline Reid 3.59.33, 1838th F (342nd F40)
Amanda Woodvine 4.24.48, 3539th F (2206th FS)
Doug Hawkin 4.29.49, 14032nd (7871 MS)

At the post race meetup we all took time to chat with Ron Franklin (pictured) , an honorary member of the VC&AC and vice-president of British Master Athletic Federation who is aged over 80. Ron is a former elite runner who has achieved a marathon personal best of 2 hours 25 mins and made it an extra special day for runners of both clubs.