No, I never ran the London Marathon, but what can one do if the guys are running just in front of one's residence. Well, the simple answer is:

Take some nice pictures and try to be on TV.

Not sure if I have achieved the latter, even though Esme did ring me and said that she might have seen me when Paula Radcliffe [who eventually came first in the Women's Elite Race], passed McMillan, where I live. And yes, I was there, and I took her picture [see below].

17th April, 2005. Unlike previous years, when I would get up late-ish, and only be able to see the people running for fun, I was able to have a glimpse of some great marathon runners of this era. In fact, I woke up too early [8:00 am, that's early for a Sunday in mid-spring], and the race started at 9:00 am. I initially followed the race on TV and then when I realised that dear old Paula, who was leading the race, was around University of Greenwich, where I work, I rushed out to check her out.

Well, I am not going to narrate what I saw, I will just paste some pictures for you guys to see.

Pictures

Should I put that on Ebay ? Kidding Paula..!

Star wars in broad day light..!

Left - Right - Left - Right...!

Mr Cool !

Can anyone help? Who is this?

Well, how cool is that, I was just watching TV and there he was, giving an interview. He is Paddington Bear.

I think this should go on Ebay as well.

There goes Sandie, with flowers sticking out of her head.

This is Jo, the computer with green ears.

Little Miss Sunshine..!

Loud Speakers. Don't they feel hot in there?

Is that Zorro in Orange?

I always tried to figure out who Superman was, and I finally saw him with Mrs.

Scoobydoo

The bobbies finally decided to do some exercise. Thank God for that..!

What else can I say?

Le Coq Sportif ? Je ne crois pas..!

He seems tired, Someone give him a Vodka or something.