Site last amended 1 May 2013

Twelve made the photo call on the Green Start for the 33rd London on 21 April 2013 more photos here...
Dale Lyons, David Fereday,Steve Wehrle, Roger Low, Jeff Aston, Bill O'Connor, Mike Peel, Mike Wilkinson
David Walker, Chris Finill, Charles Cousens, Pat Dobbs

Jeffrey Gordon and Mike Peace missed the photo call...

As did Malc Speake and Ken Jones...

Read all about Chris Finill on the London Marathon website 16-04-13

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the terrible events in Boston yesterday.
Several of us ran the Centenary event in 1996 and we have fond memories of the whole experience. 16-04-13

2013 Performances for each EP updated and Graphs updated

2013

We started off with 42 in 1995 - after the 2013 edition we are now down to 15 - Mike Peel was a DNF

Who on earth are these people?... what is this Web site about?

They are a body of men whose common denominator is the London Marathon.  Back in 1981 they all took part in the inaugural race of what is now the leading Marathon in the world.  In most cases, but definitely not all,  they have less hair, less teeth, less ability - however, their driving force, dedication and perseverance is still there.  One thing is for certain they are all thirty-three years older and some might even say thirty-three years wiser!

The 15 have completed all thirty-three London Marathons - some times quicker and sometimes slower.  They cover the whole spectrum of today's athletics; they come from all walks of life, different locations and assorted occupations (?) most are now retired!!  

Next year's event, on 13 April 2014, will be the 34th and, will again, be sponsored by VirginMoney

Please browse the rest of this site to learn more of this unique group of people.

Jeffrey Gordon carried the Olympic Torch on Monday 23 July, the same day as Mike Peel.
Bill O'connor was also carrying, his stint was Wednesday 25 July. 2-07-12
Ken Jones carried in Ireland on 6 June 2012 10-06-12

Chris Finill has now been presented with his Guinness World Record Certificate... 14-02-11

Twelve made the photo call on the Green Start for the 32nd London on 22 April 2012 more photos here...
Steve Wehrle, Bill O'Connor, Roger Low, Jeff Aston, David Walker, Charles Cousens, Dale Lyons, Mike Peel, Mike Wilkinson
Pat Dobbs, Mike Peace, Chris Finill

Four registered on Thursday and were interviewed by Vicki Barker, a radio reporter for npr & CBS News in the US of A.
The result of which were broadcast in the States on Sunday morning... 22-04-12

31st London 17 April 2011 - Eleven made the photo call, others came late... More photos here...
Mike Peel, Charles Cousens, Bill O'Connor, David Walker, Jeff Aston, Steve Wehrle, Dale Lyons, Roger Low
Mike Peace, Pat Dobbs, Rainer Burchett

Fourteen made it to the Green Start Photo Call on 25 April 2010 - more photos here...
Tony Tillbrooke, Dale Lyons, Mike Peel, Bill O'Connor, David Walker, Rainer Burchett, Steve Wehrle,
Mike Peace, David Clark, Jeff Aston, Charles Cousens, Pat Dobbs, Jeff Gordon

26 April 2009 - Only 12 this time - but found more inside the Green Start - more photos here...
Tony Tillbrooke, Dave Clark, Mike Peel, John Hanscomb, Dale Lyons, Jeffrey Gordon, Steve Wehrle
Pat Dobbs, Rainer Burchett, Jeff Aston, Mike Peace, Bill O'Connor

13 (again!) made the photo call on 13 April 2008 - sporting our fancy new t-shirts...
Mike Peel, Jeffrey Gordon, Pat Dobbs, Steve Wehrle, Bill O'Connor, Chris Finill, John Hanscomb, Dale Lyons, Dave Walker, Jeff Aston
Rainer Burchett, Mike Peace, Mike Wilkinson

2008 - Eight of us met up at registration on Thursday afternoon - all sporting our new T-shirts kindly made and donated by Julian Gordon 10-04-08

Unfortunately, Mike Wilkinson has called it a day and will not be starting on 13 April - so we are now down to 23

2007 - managed to get 13 this year...

Ten men & true - about to start their 26th London 23 April 2006

In 2005 we were all on the Green start to celebrate the 25th London Marathon