Members of the Runners World Forum website getting ready for the Edinburgh Marathon

A field of more than 11,000 registered runners took part, from 50 different countries

Many were after personal best times and some were running for charity or fun

The course around Edinburgh takes in some of the capital's most famous sights

The recent hot weather had raised concerns over runners keeping their cool

Kenyan Joseph Mbithi was the winner of the men's race, in a time of 2:15:46

Angela Howe crossed the line to win the women's race at the Edinburgh Marathon

For the majority of runners a marathon is a major life achievement

One runner cools himself down and recovers after completing the 26.2 mile course