a mass of medals and great memories of the runs that john starbrook has done so far. hole in the one on my right foot so that my toes could get through, had to do that again. he was 53 when he ran his first london marathon. this sunday, at the age of 87, he will take part for the 33rd time. it might have been more but for illnesses and a few unfortunate injuries. 0n the saturday, i took my alsatians out, and they decided to trip me up, so the night before the marathon myt ankle was doubled up and i couldn't walk, so i had to drop out. john had to miss out on london last year after having a minor stroke and following a few recent health scares, he started running with one of his friends from the local club. he's got such a strong mind, his determination keeps him going, keeps on running, and i like that he keeps going, it keeps him strong in his mind and physically. you can't beat london for the atmosphere, and every time we are there, the whole crowd keeps going, everyone shouting at john, just to see him smiling. john will run a bit and walk a bit of the 26.2 miles t