Chasing an entry for next year's London Marathon, Steve Thomson entered the Strathearn Marathon on the 9th June needing to run under 3hr 20min to obtain a London marathon "good for age" time and guarantee entry.

Running his first marathon, Steve finished the race in 3hr 11min but was also shocked on the day to find out the race route included 1500ft of assent! As London only has 300ft of assent he is hopping he may find it slightly easier and is targeting a 3hr 5min finish.