Having run London in 2018 and 6 other more rural marathons in addition , I am inclined to agree. London is pretty cool and I'm glad I did it but it all was a bit much towards the end and it's not the sort of course you can easily get a pb on imo.
In contrast my marathon in Stratford upon Avon yesterday couldn't have been more different. Pockets of support, water stations where needed, and Marshalls dotted about, but for long periods of time it's just you, a few other runners, and beautiful countryside.
Having run London in 2018 and 6 other more rural marathons in addition , I am inclined to agree. London is pretty cool and I'm glad I did it but it all was a bit much towards the end and it's not the sort of course you can easily get a pb on imo.
In contrast my marathon in Stratford upon Avon yesterday couldn't have been more different. Pockets of support, water stations where needed, and Marshalls dotted about, but for long periods of time it's just you, a few other runners, and beautiful countryside.