I was staying in Leyton for the Hackney Half Marathon. Jane's place was about 15 minutes' walk from Hackney Marshes for the race. Her house was easy to get to, only a stone's throw from Leyton tube station. Jane was very easy going and accommodating, even letting me stay later on the Sunday so I could clean up after my run. If you need to stay in the area, especially for something in the Olympic Park you won't find anywhere better to stay.