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It was probably something I said but somehow 'er indoors and I have ended up on the wrong bit of the list (sorry).
Runners
15West
Adam & Debra Lloyd
Britrisky
Dr.Dan
Drummond
DT19
Foxy Lady
Gingerfurball
I Heart Medals
Jenni-far-far
Kevin Broome 2
Lainey23
Lily of theValley
Literatin
Lolo40
Lyl
MadWelshWoman
Marrows
Matty Smith
Millsy1977
Mr Puffy
Nykie
Redhead
Rose118
Shedboy
Snapdragon
Stop Running Away
Tiger Tim 2
Tiptoes
Welsh Alex & Mrs Welsh Alex
Supporters
Bear B. Hind
Jungle Dave
LB
Maddy
Mikefrog
Mrs. Hog-mouse
Shimmy Shimmy
SuperCaz
Vixx & Mrs Vixx
Womble
Supporters
Bear B. Hind
Jungle Dave
LB
Maddy
Mikefrog
Mrs. Hog-mouse
Shimmy Shimmy
SuperCaz
Vixx & Mrs Vixx
Womble
Sweetest Thing
ATTENTION PLEASE... Quiet there at the back!
I am putting together the groups this evening. Here is what happens next. I need every runner and supporter to start checking the boards regularly so that we can distribute information quickly
1) I will post on here a list of each of the groups. At the moment there are 4 groups with two supporters each, plus a couple of additional supporters to help out where required. The group leaders need to talk to each other and decide how they are going to allocate their time and resources. If anyone is unsure about something then please ask me
2) Each runner will be allocated to a group. It is the RUNNERS responsibility to get in contact with their group leaders and to supply the information that they need. We can only do our best for you if we all work together as a team
3) I will start threads for each group. Runners and supports can use the group to stay in contact with each other. I suggest that everyone allows messaging as there may be some personal information that people do not wish to post on the public boards.
I am not fully aware of the forum politics, so if anybody has a problem with their group, or is running with a friend and has found themselves split up, then please tell me sooner rather than later and I can reallocate you. You don't have to give me your reasons and nobody will be offended.
There is also space for additional runners and supporters if there is anybody who didn't get round to putting their names on the list.
RUNNERS
When you get allocated to a group you need to provide your group leaders with the following information:
Forum name
Real nameExpected arrival at Mudchute
Description of your race gear (a photo of you in the gear you will be wearing on the day is even better)
Special needs that you will leave at Expo
Please use the groups I will set up to discuss anything at all. Most of the supporters have run at least one marathon, and are experienced support crew so they can provide you with a lot of information and advice.
RUNNERS
When you visit Expo, you need to leave anything that you want at Mudchute at the RW stand. Please label them with your NAME and GROUP at a minimum so that we know who to give them to during the race.
Please bear in mind that the supporters have a LOT of gear to drag across London on the morning, so we will prefer to buy provisions at the supermarket down the road on the morning. If you would like something perishable, like a banana, or something heavy then please can you leave us a monetary donation that we can use to buy your provisions. If you are fussy about your gels/biscuits/sports drink then please leave us your preferred ones at Expo.
The supporters also will have a stock of basic needs such as jelly babies, jaffa cakes, orange segments, Vaseline and first aid provisions which you may use if you need them. We make no claim to be medically trained, so please see a professional if you need one, but we can stick a plaster on for you
This event costs the supporters a considerable amount of money. We need to buy balloons, plates, food and liquid. Any donations at all to help cover the costs will be gratefully received
SUPPORTERS
When you get you list of runners you need to spend some time getting to know them and collate the information they give you. I suggest that you order them on their expected arrival at Mudchute so that you can find them quickly on the day.
You will need to decide with your partner who is going to make a sign with your group number on it, and how that will get to the start line on the day. In the past I have used a piece of card about A2 size and covered it with a backing colour and a contrasting big number. These tend to work better than balloons - balloons tend to get blown around in the wind and are difficult for the runners to see
...liquid eh
SUPPORTERS
In the week leading up to the race the supporters will need to do trips to Expo to collect the items left by the runners. Ideally we need someone to visit Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with a minimum of two trips on Saturday. Please can I have volunteers for this as I am unable to get time off work this year and will not be able to come down before the Saturday myself
I will also need people to bring things on the day as I cannot carry it all myself! I will provide a list when I can find the one from last year (I think it must be on my other computer) and if everyone can bring just a couple fo items then it will make for light work.
On the day I will need support crew from 8am to reserve our spot. If you cannot get there that early then that is fine, but can you let me know so that I am not worrying about you. There is a lot of work to be done with putting up the balloons and preparing food before the runners come thorough.
Don't forget to bring your own food, drink, suncream and other provisions for the day. There is the supermarket and a couple of burger vans but they are not always easy to reach through the crowds. Cake contributions are particularly welcome, and please have consideration for those amongst the crew with lactose, gluten and nut intolerances
I've run out of time to spend on this, so I will have to post the lists in the next day or two. Watch this space!
Mr P, what are you insinuating? I stayed stone cold sober last year!
Caz, thank you for all your hard work on this! I can do an Expo run on the Friday.
Thank you Caz for all your hard work on this.
thank you Caz - realise this is a huge favour you are all doing for us runners. am v happy to donate cash - is it ok to leave that in an envelope at the RW stand at the expo? (think i might struggle to hand over a £20 at mile 17!!!)
I am still looking for someone to run with me as per my previous request. Any one interested?
Pam - you might be better posting this as a separate thread? people only really come on this one to arange the cheerpoint.
This is amazing! Thank you so much.
Thanks SO much Caz! The jelly babies helped me last year and i was struggling at Mudchute, so i'm so grateful -- will be looking out for you guys again and hopefully will find you at the expo! Have attempted to add myself to the list:
Runners
15West
Adam & Debra Lloyd
Britrisky
Dr.Dan
Drummond
DT19
Foxy Lady
Gingerfurball
I Heart Medals
Jenni-far-far
K-Dawg
Kevin Broome 2
Lainey23
Lily of theValley
Literatin
Lolo40
Lyl
MadWelshWoman
Marrows
Matty Smith
Millsy1977
Mr Puffy
Nykie
Redhead
Rose118
Shedboy
Snapdragon
Stop Running Away
Tiger Tim 2
Tiptoes
Welsh Alex & Mrs Welsh Alex
Groups have been posted
Group 1 with LB and Mrs Hog-Mouse
Adam Lloyd
Debra Lloyd
Jenni-far-far
Kevin Broome 2
Marrows
Matty Smith
Group 2 with SuperCaz and Shimmy Shimmy
I Heart Medals
Lainey 23
Lily of the Valley
Millsy1977
Mr Puffy
Nykie
Tiptoes
Group 3 with Maddy and Sweetest Thing
Britrisky
Drummond
Foxy Lady
Literatin
Lolo40
Welsh Alex
Mrs Welsh Alex
Group 4 with Womble and MikeFrog
15West
Dr.Dan
DT19
Lyl
MadWelshWomen
Rose118
Group 5 with Jungle Dave and Bear B. Hind
K-Dawg
Readhead
Shedboy
Snapdragon
Stop Running Away
Tiger Tim 2
Please can all runners and supporters visit their assigned thread and introduce themselves.
There is still plenty of room if there are any more runners out there that don't want to miss the boat. Please let yourselves be known to me and I will assign you to a group
RR, it would be great if you could arrange the helium for me. I've already prompted our supply man to sort it out for us so if you would be happy to liaise with him again that would be great. I'll have a think about how to remove it afterwards
Gladrags, and anyone else. Cash at expo would be wonderful, if you can spare it
how do we get onto the assigned thread?
Rose, I've created them under Spring Marathon. They are called Mudchute Support Group 1-5 depending which group you are in
THANK YOU. This makes me very excited.
Thanks SuperCaz! I will try my best to actually see the supporters this year.
thank you
Hello, I am running vmlm14, please may I join a group? Thanks
Me too please x Always looked forward to Mudchute
Chicken123, please head over to Group 4
Mattoo, you can join Group 5