Squirrelhumper Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 My mate did London Marathon in 2hrs 59 mins and 56 secs yesterday. He's absolutely buzzing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 My mate did London Marathon in 2hrs 59 mins and 56 secs yesterday. He's absolutely buzzing. That's a fantastic time, well done him. I'll be entering the ballot when it opens next Monday, fresh from running Prague on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 That's a fantastic time, well done him. I'll be entering the ballot when it opens next Monday, fresh from running Prague on Sunday. Same here. I'm also entered Brighton as a back-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 How much does it usually cost for the London ballot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 How much does it usually cost for the London ballot? I can't remember what it was last year, but it was less than I paid to enter Edinburgh. Albeit I didn't get charged in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yup London is cheaper than Edin. I am on waiting list for Loch Leven. Deliberately waited till it was full and joined list as wasn't sure if I'd be able to get day off work. I think it was on Friday I signed up so might be worth joining as I doubt many will have (and I won't be able to take up a place if offered one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I see the 2016 ballot is not going to cut out after a certain number have signed up. It's going to run for a defined period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I see the 2016 ballot is not going to cut out after a certain number have signed up. It's going to run for a defined period. I noticed that too, does that mean that the previous 1 in 7 chance of getting a place is going to be even slimmer? It's a bonus, though, for the folks running Belfast Marathon on BH Monday, as they can enter the ballot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I've got a place for Loch Leven, I had no idea it was one that sold out. By far the best half of the summer (of the year in my opinion) is Skye, which I've done for the past 4 years, but can't do this year unfortunately. I see today that it has sold out, having trebled in the number of entrants in the past few years, the 'secret' clearly is out Edited April 27, 2015 by Pool Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantP Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Although a pain in the jacksie, it's great to see so many of these smaller local events selling out. Always find them great value compared to a lot of the big professionally organised for profit ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Although a pain in the jacksie, it's great to see so many of these smaller local events selling out. Always find them great value compared to a lot of the big professionally organised for profit ones. Definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
College_Boy Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Highland Fling completed for a 2nd time. Knocked nearly 1h off last years time but just failed in getting under 9h by 1min and 38sec. Happy with the run though and the conditions were just fantastic, especially considering what they were like on Sunday. Edited April 27, 2015 by College_Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cutler Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Highland Fling completed for a 2nd time. Knocked nearly 1h off last years time but just failed in getting under 9h by 1min and 38sec. Happy with the run though and the conditions were just fantastic, especially considering what they were like on Sunday. That' s a great time, I was marshalling at Inversnaid, enjoyable day. Hopefully get in a relay time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Might be of use, the Garmin Forerunner 610 (with HR monitor) is on the Amazon lightning deals today at 6PM, it's currently at £149.99, so on the deal maybe £130, £120. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-Running-Watch-Monitor/dp/B0050HKOXQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
College_Boy Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well done Sir! Its the marshalling that makes it the race it is. I went through Inversnaid around 5.20 (11.20am). The marshal who helped me couldn't have done any more or been any more efficient - certainly as good as my mate who was supporting at the other checkpoints. I hope he enjoyed the chocolate mike, chocolate crepe and other goodies I left. The relay must be fun if your a decent runner as there are so many people to pass, but its the full fling you should aim for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthTam Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Decided to get off my arse and start running to shift some weight. First parkrun this morning in 35:33 (guess the training when I last ran 30 years ago isn't helping any more ). Looking to go sub 34 in 3 weeks time after some training. I ran over three minutes faster this morning - 32:19. Looking to go sub 31 towards the end of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Done the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile race earlier today. Done it in 3 hours which I'm pretty content with (especially given that each mile was into a strong headwind). A bizarrely quiet event given it's distance and it being just 4 weeks before the marathon I. Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Done the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile race earlier today. Done it in 3 hours which I'm pretty content with (especially given that each mile was into a strong headwind). A bizarrely quiet event given it's distance and it being just 4 weeks before the marathon I. Edinburgh Was wishing I'd entered that but given the headwind in first 2km of parkrun at Cramond (unusual) was glad I hadn't. Must have been brutal. Next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Was wishing I'd entered that but given the headwind in first 2km of parkrun at Cramond (unusual) was glad I hadn't. Must have been brutal. Next year! I've ran in worse to be honest, but it was certainly a strong wind throughout. The 19th mile being the worst just on the approach to North Berwick - quite high up and very exposed. I was barely walking at that point! Only a field of around 150 finishers which I came fathom out. Id have thought that it would appeal to a lot of Edinburgh marathoners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Found prague a bit of a struggle today, finished in 4:01:27 despite hitting the wall going into the last 10k. Not sure I like km markers rather than mile markers in a marathon either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Well, that's my 2016 "sorry" magazine from London now ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Well, that's my 2016 "sorry" magazine from London now ordered. Snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Snap as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Well, that's my 2016 "sorry" magazine from London now ordered. This magazine better be good. I've also entered Brighton as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Entered the London ballot too. The way my legs are aching today im not sure they think its a good idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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