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Internet is up, thankfully, and hence the fact i'm not in bed yet, opps!
Eh re the sign, the only problem is that i'm flying down on Saturday (well, hopefully!) and i'll only have a small bag, so i'm not sure how i'd get a sign down, without having to folk it all up. That said, if the airspace restrictions carry on, I might have to drive down instead. I guess i'll just have to see what's happening. Actually just thinking about it, i'm coming down on Saturday to go to my friend's wedding reception....but they are still in NZ. I hope they manage to get home to their own reception!!!!
Hello group 2 and thank you for welcoming me and helping out on the day.
Don't be fooled by my user name - I'm Karen Galpin, not John Galpin (my husband) although he is also running it!
I believe the info you need is as follows:
Forum name: John Galpin 3
Name (suggest you email this if unhappy to divulge via the forum): Karen Galpin
Race number:29870
Estimated time to mile 17: 2 hours 16 minutes i.e. 12 o'clock (hopefully!)
What you'll be wearing: a purple 'Almost Athletes Cheltenham' vest with yellow piping and writing
Any special needs*: a bottle of flat, full sugar coke.
I will leave the coke at the RW stand at the expo - can someone on race day take off the lid and let it go flat for a couple of hours before I get there? Replace the lid if poss so that I can carry it ....
Please confirm this is OK and many thanks! ;o)
*LIst Fairy conjures up a top tip*
Drop a small sachet of sugar into the bottle and the CO2 will bubble out
Might be more hygenic than leaving the bottle open for a couple of hours when it could get knocked over
Sellotape the sugar sachet to the bottle and take to expo. The supporter can then chuck the sugar in about 30 mins before you are due to arrive at mile 17
(Sorry to interfere. I have this uncanny ability to order people's lives for them
)
Excellent idea! I will do that and thanks for interfering ....
I have posted a profile pic so you can see what I look like but it hasn't been approved yet.
Bye for now,
Karen
Hi to all the wonderful people in support group2
Forum name Birder
Real name Keith
Number 31995
Time to mile 17 2hrs 5ish
I'll be wearing black vest, black shorts and sunglasses. I'll drop off my fave drink (not lager that's for after VLM
) at the expo on friday. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Out very early this am to watch black grouse in north wales. They were fab. Then did a nice easy trail run around the forest. Can't believe it'll all be over this time next week!
This is so exciting - can't believe we are only a week away
Would the lovely suporters care for some double chocolate brownies - I feel like baking
Double chocolate brownies.............I'm almost tempted to defer my place and support instead if they're being offered Kitty
Just about finished a huge batch of flapjack that I made last Saturday, may have to make some more before the weekend.
Running info you requested
Forum name: gigglenicky
Name: Nicky Hayes
Race number: 10015
Estimated time to mile 17: sometime between 2hrs 50 and 3hours I think
What you'll be wearing: light blue Adidas cap, red london marathon top (hopefully with my name printed if all goes to plan at the expo), black 3/4 length tights and red and white trainers.
Any special needs*: possibly a few jelly babies
Great to have you in our support group
Hope all your preparation has gone well. If you have any questions or need any help with information about VLM or last minute advice etc feel free to ask.
Good luck on Sunday.
Here are my details
Forum name: Jon Charles
Name: Jon
Race number: 23327
Estimated time to mile 17: about 2 hours 35 mins
What you'll be wearing: Green vest NSPCC
would like lots of cheers and a handful of jelly babies yum yum please
thanks can't wait
We're looking forward to giving you all lots of cheers, ill be hoarse by the end of the day.
Everyone, dont forget that lots of us are meeting up at Chandos (pub) Trafalgar Sq for a few cheeky beers after. Everyones welcome to come along.
Special Needs (handing items to RW staff at the Expo stand)
Just worth mentioning that if youre handing anything in at the Expo, make sure you clearly tell them that its for the Runners World mile 17 support area.
You also need to clearly label any items with your Forum Name, Support Group number and Race Number.
Dont just stick a post-it note on a gel as the notes can come off, best put everything inside a tied clear plastic bag.
Wow lots of people showing up now! Hello all newcomers!
OK, so a bit more info. Although I really should be in bed by now. I'm in an organising kind of mood at the moment though!
Forum Name: Basil Brush
Real Name: You lot already know this
Race number: 34337
Estimated time to mile 17: somewhere around 2:55 - 3:10, I reckon. But hopefully before 3:10 to allow stoppage time with you guys and the AUK lot at mile 18and still get insub-5
If I'm feeling really good (and I had a dream last night that I was doing really well and feeling comfortable. Yep, it certainly was a dream...) I may even arrive before then. Fingers crossed very tightly.
What I'll be wearing: Snot-green AUK running vest with large purple AUK logo on the front and "Dr Cath" in black above it.
What I will require: perhaps a couple of JBs and some lovely hugs
Night all
Morning folks, how is everyone doing? I hope you all enjoyed your last weekend before the big day!!!
Well i'm slightly concerned that I'll not make it down this weekend
I'm supposed to be going to a wedding reception on Saturday night, but the bride & groom are currently stuck in NZ (they got married abroad) and aren't sure they'll get back! If flights are still off by the end of the week, I was thinking I could drive down, and come along anyway, but i'm slightly concerned about my job now (I work at the airport!!!!), so I don't want to incur any unnecessary expense (i.e. I might not be able to afford to drive down!). I'll know more soon hopefully. I REALLY don't want to miss this....
Are any of you lot planning on flying in? Is it just Dina Mo that's stuck abroad at the moment? This whole thing is pants!
Calling all missing runners!!!!
We're still waiting to hear from the following:
Addick Gal
Bikermouse
Claire Marshall 9
Jenni Fox (first marathon)
Mike Halpin 2 (first marathon)
Ruby77
Sarah Lawrence 3
snail lady
Sunluvva
I've PM'd them all, but if anyone sees them lurking on other threads, can you give them a nudge in this direction? Thanks!
my brother , running as carmen miranda, has now sent me photo of his hat - it has full scale pineapple and also a pink parrot on it so if it stays on his head and I stay with him we should be easy to spot.
Hi lovely supporting people
Just saying sorry I didn't let you know before that I've deferred as am recovering from nasty op
.
keep up the good work folks - you all do a fantastic job
.
Can't come to support either as can't stand about for more than 5 mins but I'll be there next year instead by hook or by crook!
Dx
I'm sorry if I should have given this info sooner:
Forum name: Addick Gal
Name: Mandy Connor
Race No: 25071
Est time to mile 17: running time about 3hrs 15 mins but this is my first marathon so I'm not sure how much to add on for crossing the start line - plus 30 mins?
I shall be wearing my red and green club vest "Sleaford Town Runners" (although for reasons I can't fathom more than one person has asked if I shall be dressed as a chicken...).
I have no special needs - just looking for a bit of morale boosting.
Thanks very much to everyone who is supporting.
Hello everyone in group 2.
This thread is very quiet. Is everyone resting or carbo-loading?
Did a few easy hills at lunch today, and some core and upper body exercises at gym this evening. Not running so much is very difficult.
Does anyone know what time people meet at Chandos?
Resting here
I've been mainly eating fajhitas. Oh, and some gobstoppers. 
Don't know about Chandos. Maybe one of the more experienced LM-ers can answer this one?
I'm here.
Just done the last club run of 5 miles and now eat and rest. (though may do 3 miles thurs)
Drinking loads of water and trying to be good.
very excited about sunday. Staying sat night in the city and looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere and buzz.
Good luck all and have a restful week.