Wednesday, April 25, 2007

LONDON MARATHON 2007

Canon 400D

Something came up...hence the delay in putting up the pics. Anyway, the day was 'perfect' weatherwise, but not for the runners as running 26 and a bit miles under the sun is not a favourable weather condition to run in as most found out. I too was having dizzy spells as I stood by the barriers to bring you these pictures. It was a hot day!

Congratulations to all who took part......you are truly inspirational.

Now, the pics.....ENJOY!

Arriving at my destination, near the finish line. Buckingham Palace serving as the backdrop!


Checking to see if the Queen was watching from one of the windows

Theeeeeeerrreeee in the distance.....the finish line!




This is how far/close I (the runners too) was to the finish line



The first of the wheelchair elite participants






The first of the female elite runners to cross the finish line.


A proud word from the main sponsors - Flora


The time truck!


This is the final sprint to the finish of the Kenyan runner, Martin Lel and Abderrahim Goumri.


Paul Tergat approaching the finish line, he finished fifth.



A shot of the final approach corner, the crowds and the finish line in the distance.


The elite men and women finalists being presented with their prizes. Martin Lel can be seen drapping the National Flag.



The first of the group runners and costume runner dressed as Elvis (who broke record as fastest Elvis) to cross the finish


A runner dressed as a fairy


Help was always at hand. The heat really took its toll on the runners.


Superman sprinting to the finish


Fred Flinstone or Barney


Jailbird running to cross the finish line.


Spiderman webbing his way to the finish


A marathon participat rejoicing as he sees the end of the road.


Scooby Doo hoping to find scooby snacks waiting for him at the end.


Wasn't this dude hot under that afro?


All mummified for the run


Sponge Bob


Batman and Robin.....I wonder where they parked the Batmobile!


The cheering crowds and the police presence!





Celebrity spot - Gordon Ramsay, celebrity chef, running towards the finish line, but then pulled a muscle within sight of the finish line. With encouragement from the crowd, he went on to finish the race.

Darth Vader


Man in a fat suit






Various costumes and a genuine army man in the marathon.


If you watch Little Britain, then these characters will be familiar to you!




Sunflower, a pair of tarts and Mr & Mrs Incredible


A runner in the rhino suit running for Save the Rhino


There were other ways to break records and the 'chain-link gang' broke the world record for the most people to run the marathon whilst linked to each other.


Just had to show that we were there in full force to support our runners!


Departing the Mall....going home after a long day.


This one is for Nick! I passed by Leicester Square in London and I found them prepping for the premier of Spider Man 3. Unfortunately, I was a day early to snap the celebs.