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The waiting is over as the fun runners finally get to don their costumes and start the race N J Ingham

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The runners' enthusiasm is there in abundance as they begin the 26.2 mile trek at Blackheath Mike Dryland

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Batman and Robin do their best to rally the crowd at Canary Wharf Marc Flores

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The five leaders of the men's race reach the nine mile point at Quebec Way George Cory

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Paula Radcliffe's record-breaking run gathers speed as she overtakes one of her pacemakers after 16 miles Simon Meldrum

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Radcliffe is hot on the heels of her second pacemaker after 18 miles, close to Crossharbour DLR station Richard Palette

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Radcliffe's reserves of strength are being tested as she hits the 22 mile point at St Katherine's dock Garry Clough