London Marathon

The Floral London Marathon takes place today. And I write, both the men's and ladies' champpion have been decided. The 26-mile run, which starts in Greenwhich and ends in Westminster (near Buckingham Palace), makes it way past Rotherhithe, Canary Wharf, Tower of London and Big Ben. It passes by our place (Boardwalk) near the 19.5 mile mark.

I was scheduled to make my maiden marathon run this year until I injured my knee last October in a football game. Well, there's always "a next year". So if I can't join them, then shoot them!












Zhou Chunxiu on the right - the first Chinese woman to win the London Marathon










The male runners sprinting down Trafalgar Way (from Canary Wharf)










Martin Lel - the eventual men's winner on the left (in red).


A small neighbourhood band, comprising the very young and old, entertaining the crowd and cheering on the runners.

More news on the London Marathon here.