WHAT’S YOUR LONDON MARATHON STORY IN 15 WORDS OR LESS?

‘First marathon – amazing and awful in equal measure. Carried by the crowds.’ – @emmaaldrich ‘Felt more like a street party than a race. Can’t wait for my next one!’ – @chloegeoghegan ‘Started well, faded badly but still squeaked a PB!’ – @smeckosaurus ‘Never again. When does the ballot open?’ – Tony Gentry ‘Timing chip malfunctioned. Not happy!’ – Debbie Evans ‘The noisiest, busiest, most painful, difficult, yet fun, friendly, rewarding and satisfying few hours ever.’ – Jonathan Raine ‘I marshalled. Truly amazing experience to be a small part of a big day.’ – Lucy Wilkinson ‘Beaten by [James] Cracknell but just pipped the fastest carrot.’ – Russell Whittington ‘I paced it wrong again.’ – Ian Gower ‘2:59:58 – sprint finish!’ – Victor Hearn-yeates