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| Welcome |
What a day!
We're sure you'll agree that yesterday's Virgin London Marathon was an amazing event.
For those of you who ran, our partners Lucozade Sport have put together this inspiring video montage to remind you about the pleasure and pain of running the greatest marathon in the world.
At the head of the field, in a perfectly judged performance, the men's winner Tsegaye Kebede came from behind to regain his crown, having won here in 2010. The Ethiopian runner thrilled the London crowds by taking the lead in the final mile to win in 2:06:04, 30 seconds ahead of second-placed Emmanuel Mutai of Kenya. Kebede's training partner Ayele Abshero was third in 2:06:57.
In the women's race, Kenya's Priscah Jeptoo went one better than the silver she picked up at last year's Olympic Games when she crossed the finish line in 2:20:15. Her teammate Edna Kiplagat finished in 2:21:32 to make it a Kenyan one-two, ahead of Yukiko Akaba - the first women from Japan to claim a London Marathon podium place.
A tight finish in the men's wheelchair marathon saw eight athletes sprint for the line. Australia's Kurt Fearnley broke the tape first, although Marcel Hug of Switzerland was given the same time of 1:31:29. Great Britain's David Weir couldn't produce his usual sprint finish and slipped back to fifth after going for his seventh London win.
The USA's Tatyana McFadden enjoyed a double celebration yesterday, winning her first London Marathon in a new course record on her 24th birthday in the women's wheelchair race. Her training partner Amanda McGrory (USA) finished second, with Switzerland's Sandra Graf in third.
The inaugural IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup was part of the London Marathon for the first time, giving athletes with limb impairments and visually impaired runners an opportunity to compete over the marathon distance. Britain's Paralympic champion Richard Whitehead won the T42 category, coming home in 3:15:53.
Behind them more than 34,000 runners completed their own marathon journey. To relive the amazing action, click here for our round-up of the race highlights.
If you're hoping to be among those lining up to run the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon then take a look at the ballot information below to ensure you're in with a chance of running next year.
We're sure the 2014 race will be another day to remember.
Regards
Hugh Brasher, Race Director, Virgin London Marathon |
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| Be inspired... |
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
John Bingham |
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| 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon entry details |
| The public ballot entry system for next year's Virgin Money London Marathon will open to all applicants on Monday 29th April. The ballot entry system will close when we have received a total of 125,000 applications. Last year the ballot reached this maximum in less than 24 hours, so get your application in fast. |
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| Recover with the London Marathon Injury Clinics |
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After completing what may be one of the hardest physical challenges in your life so far, your body will be temporarily damaged and aching. We would like to help you recover after the Virgin London Marathon in the quickest time possible. Get yourself booked in for a post- marathon session with a sports professional through the London Marathon Injury Clinics. |
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Receive all the latest updates from the Virgin London Marathon by becoming a fan on Facebook. We've been joined by over 53,000 fans who receive all the latest Facebook updates from us. If you prefer to tweet, then we have also been joined by more than 40,000 on Twitter so follow us to start receiving our latest tweets. |
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| Training tip 1 |
How can I maintain my fitness after the Marathon?
After allowing the body to recover for a few days following the Marathon, you should start to think about how to capitalise on your current fitness level. The good news is that it is easier to maintain your fitness level than start afresh from scratch. By cutting back on the miles and running at a faster pace it is possible to keep the fitness level right up there. If you ran four times a week before the marathon then by cutting back to two or three times a week you can still maintain your level of fitness with minimal effort. This will enable you to focus and plan your next race (preferably not another marathon unless it is a good few months off) as you already know that you are fit and ready for another challenge. |
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| Training tip 2 |
I'm feeling a little deflated – what should I do?
Running a marathon is a major achievement and it is perfectly normal to feel a little deflated once race day is over. To overcome this feeling you should make a new goal. Obviously it is a good idea to have a decent rest, but without a clear goal for the future that rest can become permanent. The good news is that you can maintain your current fitness levels by running 10 plus miles once every couple of weeks. So rather than distance, you may like to look instead at working on your speed. You could do shorted, faster-paced sessions, such as interval training and hill work. Remember if you want to run the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon the online entry will open to all applicants on Monday 29th April. |
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Are you still struggling to come to terms with the fact that the 2013 Virgin London Marathon is over? Or are you considering entering the 2014 race? Update your own blog or check out all the Virgin London Marathon blogs to see how everyone got on, or find some inspiration for your attempt at tackling the 26.2 miles next year. |
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| Holiday Inn |
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It's time to relax with Holiday Inn. Now that all the hard work has paid off it's time to relax and reward yourself, so why not book that much needed weekend away?
At Holiday Inn; Official Hotel Provider of the Virgin London Marathon, we have everything you need to make that much needed weekend away a memorable one, and with exclusive discounts for 2013 Virgin London Marathon runners you wont be disappointed.
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| Run for Sense in the 2013 Berlin Marathon |
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Sense have guaranteed places for anyone looking to run in the 2013 Berlin Marathon. Run for Sense and you'll be helping to raise money that will make a real difference to the lives of deafblind children and adults. Find out more about the charity and sign up at www.sense.org.uk/berlin. |
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For all the latest on the 2013 Virgin London Marathon, check out the official website: www.virginlondonmarathon.com
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Happy running from all of us at the Virgin London Marathon and www.realbuzz.com
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