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For anyone wishing to apply for next year's Virgin London Marathon:
http://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.co ... -marathon/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Having said never again, I've registered.
http://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.co ... -marathon/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Having said never again, I've registered.
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it says its closed?
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It never stays open more than a few hours. You have to be quick.
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Yes mate, you've go to be pretty sharp. Got my application in about 5am.
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saved me taking my substantial frame out for training runs anyway probably a blessingDigsby wrote:Yes mate, you've go to be pretty sharp. Got my application in about 5am.
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Anyone else doing the London Marathon this year?
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I'm doing it and looking forward to it.
If anyone's feeling generous I'm taking sponsorship for a cause very close to my heart: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/DSArunnerRob
If anyone's feeling generous I'm taking sponsorship for a cause very close to my heart: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/DSArunnerRob
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Good luck Rob. I'll be running again this year. No great expectations - I'll be totally honest I've done no training.
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Blimey, Digsby, best of luck and hope it's not too painful.Digsby wrote:Good luck Rob. I'll be running again this year. No great expectations - I'll be totally honest I've done no training.
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How did you get on Rob?
With no training I managed 4h26m which I'm well happy with.
With no training I managed 4h26m which I'm well happy with.
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Well played.
My wife and I decided to move up from Half-Marathons to the full event next year having watched today. Will definitely be in for the ballot next week
My wife and I decided to move up from Half-Marathons to the full event next year having watched today. Will definitely be in for the ballot next week
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Someone shout when the ballot is open! Not that I'm sure my body could hack the training to do it justice but it would give me incentive to try.
Well done Digsby, 4.5 hrs isn't bad with no training
Well done Digsby, 4.5 hrs isn't bad with no training
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Well done, Digsby, that's a cracking time on no training.
I thoroughly enjoyed it - the atmosphere was amazing. I finished in 3:13:36 and my legs don't feel too bad this morning. I met Kevin Kilbane (patron of my chosen charity), and have breached the £1,500 mark of money raised (http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DSArunnerRob).
I thoroughly enjoyed it - the atmosphere was amazing. I finished in 3:13:36 and my legs don't feel too bad this morning. I met Kevin Kilbane (patron of my chosen charity), and have breached the £1,500 mark of money raised (http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DSArunnerRob).
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Well done to those who ran in this!
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Well done Rob - there should be more sponsorship money heading your way from this.
Apologies for the delay, didn't realise robroy was waiting on me.
Apologies for the delay, didn't realise robroy was waiting on me.
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Many thanks, murf, that's much appreciated.murf wrote:Well done Rob - there should be more sponsorship money heading your way from this.
Apologies for the delay, didn't realise robroy was waiting on me.
Thanks, also, to jpk.
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https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.c ... lot-entry/murf wrote:Someone shout when the ballot is open! Not that I'm sure my body could hack the training to do it justice but it would give me incentive to try.
Opens bank holiday Monday until the Friday.
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<shouting>murf wrote:Someone shout when the ballot is open! Not that I'm sure my body could hack the training to do it justice but it would give me incentive to try.
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Already entered. Yesterday...... while sat in my deck chair recovering from a 14 mile run. Had to enter before it really started to hurt!
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What have I done. .....
Anybody want to sponsor me?
Anybody want to sponsor me?
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Sure, what's your charity?murf wrote:What have I done. .....
Anybody want to sponsor me?
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Tganks. Haven't decided yet. Only just got my acceptance letter. Plenty of time to pester for your money.
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Feel free to PM me when you get something set up. Best of luck with your training and congratulations / comisserations for getting selected!murf wrote:Tganks. Haven't decided yet. Only just got my acceptance letter. Plenty of time to pester for your money.
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Congratulations, murf, I'll happily sponsor you nearer the time.murf wrote:Tganks. Haven't decided yet. Only just got my acceptance letter. Plenty of time to pester for your money.
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Congrats murf. Still waiting to hear here.
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Cheers. Good luck, whichever way you want it!Mystery wrote:Congrats murf. Still waiting to hear here.
There were 4 of us from where I work applied and we all heard in the post yesterday (2 * no and 2 * yes for the 2 of us that are leaving!).
We don't live abroad though
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In through the ballot.
I've got another rejection letter.
Let me know sponsorship details murf and I'll bung you a few quid. If I don't get a club place I'll be there at the end volunteering on the baggage lorries.
I've got another rejection letter.
Let me know sponsorship details murf and I'll bung you a few quid. If I don't get a club place I'll be there at the end volunteering on the baggage lorries.
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Blooming foreigners! Trying to take all your marathon places.murf wrote:Cheers. Good luck, whichever way you want it!Mystery wrote:Congrats murf. Still waiting to hear here.
There were 4 of us from where I work applied and we all heard in the post yesterday (2 * no and 2 * yes for the 2 of us that are leaving!).
We don't live abroad though
Ta for the good wishes. I'm very keen to be in (through the ballot anyway - don't want the hassle of a charity application. I raised a couple of grand when doing the Silverstone Half last year and don't want to ask again when running is a hobby now). Still no news.
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I have heard (indirectly) that I didn't make it. Bit of a shame but there'll be other races and other years.Mystery wrote:Blooming foreigners! Trying to take all your marathon places.murf wrote:Cheers. Good luck, whichever way you want it!Mystery wrote:Congrats murf. Still waiting to hear here.
There were 4 of us from where I work applied and we all heard in the post yesterday (2 * no and 2 * yes for the 2 of us that are leaving!).
We don't live abroad though
Ta for the good wishes. I'm very keen to be in (through the ballot anyway - don't want the hassle of a charity application. I raised a couple of grand when doing the Silverstone Half last year and don't want to ask again when running is a hobby now). Still no news.
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Only a 1 in 25 chance in the ballot according to one of the numerous charadees filling my inbox with pleas to run for them.
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