In all honesty, although I had a great time and hey completed my first marathon, personally I don't think it was as good as all of the hype.
I have no doubt that it was amazing for thise who completed up to around 4 hours but for those of us at the back it was a pretty poor show.

Not the fastest runner but finished within the cut off time and have to say dissapointed was an understatement. Whilst running the course the bands had either finished playing or had started to pack away. No music at the time when it was needed the most.

The crowds were fab at the beginning of the run however by the time we had got round there was barely anyone in sight. Not the fault of the oraginsers of course. It cannot be helped.

Marshalls and water stations were ace. Shame the gels had run out at some of the stations though as stupidly I didn't take extra.

The route itself was brilliant. Running through Anfield staduim and around Liverpool was great. The weather was hot, a little too hot but can't complain when the sun is shining.

The mini festival at the finish was... well I cannot comment really as it was over before we arrived. The headliner was on at 14.00 which only gived you 4 hours to get back if you want to see it.
Certainly not Rock N Roll I'm afraid.

Free beer at the end was a bonus and the T-shirt was great (get's lots of use)

All in all, I was not really very impressed and would not recommend it to anyone who is slower than 4 hours as otherwise you miss everything!

This is just my opinion however and I did have a great day. There are plenty of faster people who I have spoken to or those who did the half marathon who said it was such an amazing day.