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Old 24 April 2009, 06:49 PM
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Default Anyone else doing the London Marathon Sunday?

As per the title really....is there any fellow Scoobyneters doing the marathon Sunday?
Old 24 April 2009, 06:56 PM
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I'm a trail runner- don't do roads but best of luck - it's a mighty event!
Is this your first?
Old 24 April 2009, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Matteeboy
I'm a trail runner- don't do roads but best of luck - it's a mighty event!
Is this your first?
First London yes, but second marathon I did the Abingdon last year in 2:58.......hoping to get a bit closer to 2:55
Old 24 April 2009, 07:04 PM
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Good luck.

Only ever done a 1/2 marathon, and that was 30lbs ago.
Old 24 April 2009, 07:08 PM
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I know times are hard for most of us, but if anyone could sponsor me I am running for Help for Heroes - A charity for the wounded in Britain?s current conflicts only £50 more and I have reached my target Justgiving - Tony Smith's Fundraising Page
Old 24 April 2009, 08:37 PM
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good luck mate

I did it in 2005 -- amazing day, deffo in my top 10 of all time experiences

sub 3 is a very cool time
Old 24 April 2009, 08:57 PM
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Not this year, I usually run half marathons, but did a 22 miles training run at the end of last year so I've decided to have a crack. If I don't get through the poll for London next year, I'm going to do Paris with a target of 3hrs 30

Good luck on Sunday, the weather looks a little warm for my liking though (he says sorting his training plan for a summer in Afghanistan)

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Old 24 April 2009, 08:58 PM
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Good luck Tony. I tried in the ballot for this year but didn't get a place, so I'm running the Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday instead. Sub 3hrs is damn quick in my book!

You're a fiver closer to your target now too
Old 24 April 2009, 09:23 PM
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Good luck Tony! My next door neighbour travelled down to London today. I think it's his first London marathon and he's been training hard for months. I would love to be 'fit' enough to even attempt it!
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Many thanks all for your words of encouragement and your generous donation ChrisB.
Old 25 April 2009, 08:42 AM
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Good luck Tony, I've sponsored you, HFH is a great charity
Old 25 April 2009, 10:25 AM
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Good luck Tony (and Chris!)

I'll be watching on telly from the comfort of my sofa
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How did you get on Tony?
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Are you both still alive?!
Old 27 April 2009, 04:12 PM
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OMG NEWS?

How did you plan your training btw?
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