Deeklipse Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Ha ha sorry magazine ordered here too! I like km markers - they tick over faster. It's much harder running miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Ha ha sorry magazine ordered here too! I like km markers - they tick over faster. It's much harder running miles! There's more of them though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Very true. Definitely a double-edged sword! As far as the ballot goes I've entered last 3 or 4 and not got a sniff and the way they have done it now will be even less likely. I did it on a charity place in 2013 and got a club place this year. They had a ballot of people who had a sorry mag and there were 3 places for 5 of us. Other clubs may choose other ways but worth a look though. I wasn't even a member when I entered the ballot originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Prague route map by the way, for anyone interested: http://www.runczech.com/file/edee/2015/maps/fm/fm2015.pdf Good course, and they kept it central pretty well - plenty of bridge crossings too. I'm not a big fan of 'out and back' sections of races though. Glad I did it despite not enjoying it as much as other races I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Anyone doing the Monklands (clubsportnl) Half next Sunday or done it before? Just wondering what it is like? PB course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Not too affected by any residual aches from last week's marathon - finished the Leeds Half in 1:38:17 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Anyone want to buy a fitbit charge? Still in the box and sealed. Got it as a free gift with my phone upgrade. There`s 100% chance i`ll lose it so i`m selling it before i do. £60 (cheapest i`ve seen them is £85). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 247,069 people entered the ballot for London 2016. Is it about 20,000 get picked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 247,069 people entered the ballot for London 2016. Is it about 20,000 get picked?I think so, possibly less. Usually 1/7 chance. More like 1/15 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I think so, possibly less. Usually 1/7 chance. More like 1/15 this year. Imagine the £££ from folk who have opted to 'donate' their entry fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Imagine the £££ from folk who have opted to 'donate' their entry fee. Not me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Imagine the £££ from folk who have opted to 'donate' their entry fee. I did inadvertently. Initially I thought, "well it's for charity". Then I read exactly what happens to the money, and was straight on the phone demanding a refund!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Out of curiosity what does happen to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 What are you even talking about? I didn't bother reading what I was signing up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 The money goes to the running and organisation of the London marathon and several other races that they organise - irrespective of whether you are successful in the ballot or not. Then, and only then, does any surplus money go to charity. I entered in a mad and unnecessary blind panic. You had the option donate or not donate your entry fee. I put mine to "donate" after the page come up with a warning of some description (which I didn't read). The I put in all bank details (thinking they'll be keeping those in case I am successful) and within minutes £39 was out my account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Jings, so probably only a tiny percentage actually goes to charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUBLE A Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Doing the MOK 10K this Sunday, not looking at a decent time just trying to make sure I get round as only started back training a couple of weeks ago after damaging my knee at the start of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmondo Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Clydebank 10k tomorrow night, looking forward to it as I've never raced at night before and much prefer running in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Clydebank 10k tomorrow night, looking forward to it as I've never raced at night before and much prefer running in the evening. I really enjoy the midweek 10ks you get in May and June. Won't manage one this year as other stuff on. I would have liked to have done the Clydebank 10k myself, but only 3 days before Edinburgh marathon I had to rule it out. Enjoy it and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 First ever marathon for me tomorrow at Edinburgh. I think a few other TAMBers will be there too? Forecast looks awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUBLE A Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Doing the MOK 10K this Sunday, not looking at a decent time just trying to make sure I get round as only started back training a couple of weeks ago after damaging my knee at the start of the year Surprised myself by beating last years time by about 5 minutes especially as it was pretty cold and windy, would love to be in a place to try the half marathon next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 First ever marathon for me tomorrow at Edinburgh. I think a few other TAMBers will be there too? Forecast looks awful! Might take a baselayer too now given the weather warning. Marathon debut for me too. And on my birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Really enjoyed today other than the wee mental wobble I had between 21 and 24 miles. If someone had offered me 4.01.50 before I started I would have snapped their hand off, so feels daft to be slightly disappointed with my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Really enjoyed today other than the wee mental wobble I had between 21 and 24 miles. If someone had offered me 4.01.50 before I started I would have snapped their hand off, so feels daft to be slightly disappointed with my time. That wind for the last 8 miles or so was tough going! First marathon complete though in a time of 4hours 7mins, with which I'm pretty happy with. Would def do another marathon and hopefully get sub 4 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny's Yard Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Really enjoyed today other than the wee mental wobble I had between 21 and 24 miles. If someone had offered me 4.01.50 before I started I would have snapped their hand off, so feels daft to be slightly disappointed with my time. Well done, Cove. Great time especially for your first marathon. Get signed up for another soon as you will definitely find it easier. Having completed one gives you a bit of confidence that you can go faster next time. As for being disappointed, it is not that often you hear someone say they are totally happy with a marathon, there is always something that could have gone slightly better. That is why it is such a challenging distance. But you should be really proud of the journey you have been on from starting running to where you are now. And faster times to come I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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