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Time for some visuals - here's where we'll be on Sunday.
At about 16 and three quarter miles there's a sharp left turn at the Lord Nelson pub, and you start to head back towards the towers of Canary Wharf. We're a few hundred meters up the road. Last year we were on the right hand side - in the picture, if you can see the pelican crossing, we were just before there. Of course, there will be banners, balloons, and people bouncing up and down on the day
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Evening Group one, glad to hear we are all getting excited
This week is "one hundred ways to east pasta" week - last night it was fusilli with homemade pesto and parmesan, this evening it's a bit more indulgent - fusilli with caramelised balsamic onions and blue cheese, tomorrow it will probably be some sort of spicy, sausagey combo with rigatoni
I'll take showers on Sunday as long as this pigging wind lets up - it's been manky today
Mmmm they sound good Screampillar!
ok information that I am missing:
Denny - Can you confirm what you will be wearing. It makes it easier to spot you
Badbark - estimated time to 17
Minardi - can you confirm you will be in fetch gear and estimated time to 17
Ok spready done, I've got you all logged and estimated times to 17.
Just a reminder, if you have special needs please drop your stuff at the expo clear labelled with your name and support group.
All weather checks I've done show rain on Sunday but like Screamapillar I am fine with the rain it's wind. It's going to play havoc with my hair
I've gone from being really excited about Sunday to really nervous about it (as in can't eat due to nerves and I NEVER lose my appetite!). By the weekend though I'm sure I'll be back round to excited. Not long now....
I just joined this wonderful group and am looking forward to mile 17!
This will be my fourth marathon although my last was in 2004 and this is my first VLM so I am a little nervous. I would like to be faster than the other three times but my more realistic goal time is to finish before nightfall.
I need to start getting early nights so please chastise me when I post late night.
Run Zaftig Run!
hi! not long now!
sorry, i havent been around here much the last few weeks.. am getting equally excited and nervous and a bit mad
my details are:
Forum name - deedee24
Name: di
Race number: 8784
Estimated time to mile 17: hopefully somewhere around 12.15-12.30
What you'll be wearing: all black and either sunglasses or cap or both..,. fingers crossed for 10 deg and sun
Any special needs: a neew pair of legs for the last 9 miles!! i wouldnt mind a few pringles if theres any going spare!!
i'm heading to the expo on friday so maybe see anyone who's around then
They have forecasted rain with periods of sleet.....!!!!!! for the early part and then clearing up around midday.
Might have to rethink what I will wear
Fingers crossed it changes
The good news is that the Met Office are saying no sleet, slightly warmer with light rain from 9am until 3pm.. still not ideal
4 days to go
to be honest. weather forecasts are rubbish! in 2009 the forecast the night before said 16 degrees and slight breeze -perfect running weather the forecaster said and the actual day was a scorcher.... am ignoring all forecasts henceforth!
going to collect my number tonight - somehow having the number makes me calmer.....
Im getting excited now
Tra la la la la la la la!!!!!!
That's me not listening to any of you talking about sleet or high winds
there'll be none of that on Sunday (unless one has a curry for dinner the night before lol 
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We've ordered cloudy with sunny spells not too high a temperature, a bit of a breeze but no wind like we've had the last couple of days and the odd shower but nothing too heavy. And I have a 'special arrangement' with him upstairs so that's the end of the matter!!
Anyone been to the Expo today? We won't be doing any pick ups from there for the groups today but I'll be toddling along tomorrow night, will be at the stand about half five and will lurk for a bit if anyone wants to come say hello. you won't be able to miss me, I'm a walking example of why women shouldn't commute, rucksack and suit with timberland boots for comfort - no heels for me on the way in and out of London!!
Seriously, if you are going to be there please don't be shy it'd be lovely to meet you properly before I'm launching myself at you for sweaty hugs on Sunday
@SBH - if my test run goes ok tomorrow then I will be at the Expo Friday after work, around 5.30pm to 6pm. I'll come and say hello if you are there
One last mention of the weather
@waytooslow - was struggling to think where travelodge greenwich was.... and it is slightly out of greenwich on the way to lewisham. reckon a 10 min walk to greenwich centre and then another 15 or 20 up to the green start. HTH
Steve - thought we'd agreed no more weather chat?!
Oh bless, we'll let you off Stevie just on the basis I'll get to see you Friday
I'm feeling norty today, don't quite know what to do with myself! Just thought I'd share
Lol norty SBH, hope you are still feeling llike that on Sunday!
Rob, you were after nuun tablets, is there a specific flavour you use?
Hi SBH - have PMd you.
Have been trying not to think too much about Sunday but it's becoming unavoidable now. Have stocked up on Imodium and bananas and got the most important bit of kit - the big post-race bag of kettle chips
I'm in Pen 9 so it might take me an hour to get to the start but I'll get there eventually...
dropped my bag off too - thank you!
nearly bought t-shirts for the kids saying "My Mum ran the London Marathon 2012" but then thought that was tempting fate - think the Adidas woman thought I was rather odd!!
marquees are up on the Heath, and the crowd barriers are ready to go up tomorrow - v exciting!
Forum Name - Phatboyrunning
Name - Phil
Number - 34487 red start
Time to mile 17 - 2.40 ish....around 1pm depending on the start delays
Kit - Orange Arthritis Research UK vest, black shorts, bright yellow shoes with red laces
Special needs - A smile, a wave and a cheer!
Looking forward to waving back on Sunday. Thanks again and fab idea!
welcome phatboy!
am either in full marathon madness or actually have the start of a cold..... today, I shall mainly be drinking Tropicana....
Well I'm snorting Vicks First Defence like it's methadrone....
It's the madness of taper. I have also pulled every muscle in each leg and put on 2 stone this week. Oh, and I have forgotten how to run....