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Greenbank
No, but I know many people who have. I imagine most of the costs come from closing the roads in a relatively busy part of west London. It's a very friendly half.
@rhb - he should have had a balloon; he was good.
Yesterday was my third London and probably the most enjoyable. I know that two years ago when I had put loads of pressure on myself I hated the crowds. I remember getting a headache to complement the aching legs and sore torso as we went through Canary Wharf. Yesterday though it was very different; I went out to enjoy it and embraced people shouting my name -I'm one of those dickheads with their name on their vest. Hearing your name and encouragement shouted by someone you know is still much better.
The actual race went much much better than expected. The aforementioned clubmate and I went through halfway in 1.20 then he held on while I faded slightly to 2.40.40. So, I highly recommend putting no pressure whatsoever on yourself, doing one 20 mile+ run in the build up and having a couple of weeks off injured.