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Snowdonia Marathon 2015
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Staring to get excited now, travelling latish tomorrow, and don't mind what the weather brings ( realise I was lucky last year for my first Snod, with near perfect conditions, but if it's bad weather, it will only add to the sense of achievement when I finish)
I don't like to disagree with PJL, as he has much more experience than I do, but would like to challenge him, on "never enter a marathon on a whim or a bet", I'd change that and say if you do enter on a whim or bet, make sure you follow through with it, and you never know where it might take you. 10 years ago I didn't run, I agreed to enter a marathon on a whim over a glass of wine.... My view was, if I needed to it would be tough, but I could walk 26 miles the next day, so I already knew I could do a marathon, it was just a case of how well.... We gave ourselves a year, we found a suitable event and trained for it, the 4 of us who agreed to do it on a whim all complete it, and although it was just meant to be a one off event we all went on to do more.... And for me I became addicted, so I'm very pleased I entered on a whim..... I would encourage others to do so, but as PJL says, you then have to plan and train!
I was amazed to read in PJLs post that you can buy medals on eBay. I just don't get that. Although I wouldn't sell mine, maybe I can understand those who do, you know what you've achieved regardless of wether you have a piece of metal or slate to prove it, and if it helps fund your next entry, then why not. But I don't think I'll ever understand those who by them!
I'm very much looking forward to the run on Saturday and earning my second coaster
and hopefully saying hello to lots of the forumites!
Went for a run this morning. Bring it on!
Is SS definfinitely opening late at The Pantri.
After putting out a feeler he hasn't issued any announcement (unless I missed it)
Looks like it's going to be a proper snowdonia marathon tomorrow heavy rain and wind up till 3 pm. Can't complain though the past few years have been pretty mild and the bad weather just makes it feel more worthwhile have a good run everybody.
cheers Sorequads & Brer Rabbit for tips. Stashing some lucozade in 2nd half of the course is a great idea, only difficulty is timing. I'm driving up at 3am from London so probably won't be there in enough time. Lots of food in the car to get energy levels up before though. I'll pack some dextrose in something waterproof for the run
2:54
3:14
3:19
3:25
3:29
3:35
3:44
3:58
3:59
4:20
4:27
4:30
4:59
5:30+
Also running:
That was my last list. I apologise for any errors or people I have missed. Leaving shortly! Bring it on!!
Don't forget it is the responsibility of someone on the
list to start the 2016 thread while we are away!
Run tall, everybody. Especially FR
.
hopefully see some of you around
Have a good one all!
Off soon to sunny Llanberis
, good luck everyone
Just popping in to wish everyone good luck for tomorrow enjoy yourselves
See some of you later, I hope.
Those of you who have already been to llanberis to register their interest in taking part in tomorrows BIG event, will realise my number has been loaned by mistake to another runner, a Mr Lee Basford.
The last time that happened, was in 1998, and disappeared to North Yorkshire, but was retrieved just in time, so i could pin on my vest.
He does not realise the honour bestowed upon his shoulders, and i hope there will be no bitter resentment in having his number changed at the last moment.
All is not lost, the weather looked perfect, heavy drizzle in Llanberis, and decent rain at Pen Y Pass with a strengthening wind, i do hope its not blowing through before 10am tomorrow..
The precious number (HUGE RELIEF) has been secured once again for the 21st year in succession and even though i feel weak and full of WILL I GET AROUND IN MY CURRENT STATE, i left llanberis full of excitement, its game on for tomorrow.
Its strange what a visit to Llanberis on a rainy late October day, can do to ones moral, i am looking forward to the torment and suffering to come, its part of the passage of taking part in this great event.
I wish every competitor new and old, a really great race tomorrow, and those first timers to BRITAINS BEST MARATHON.
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN.
Good luck for tomorrow everyone
sitting in my B&B refuelling and pondering how the Tee shirt has gone from one of the best to just another ill fitting tec top ???? The small is like a tent on me, the women's is even worse. In previous years the women have had a women specific fitted Tee shirt, this year they've got the same as the men so the small is like a marquee on my wife.
Don't think I can stuff any more in after a late lunch due to travelling delays followed by a visit to the Pantri this evening ( and my L tshirt fits just fine!
)
3 minutes outside my time on the List. 3:33. Really pleased with that considering the complete absence of any training. It just kept it honest and didn't let myself slow down post 13 miles. So rewarded. And what about that final decent!! :-0
Hope everyone else had a great day too
Wow I love this race
didn't feel great early on but started feeling better from half way, new marathon pb 3:13:36 so very very happy 
well done Top Hat we must have crossed paths at some point in the race 
Certainly slippery on final descent, a few folk around me went down but managed to stay upright myself.
Well done Stu and Top Hat, cracking times.
5h01 for me, 19 minutes faster than 2013.
Got to Waun Fawr for 4h but last 4 miles were brutal and slow.
An Other Half I feel your pain in the 4 miles definitely! Well done on going 19 minutes faster though that's quality!
No more for me until I get my training back into some kind of order - hoping the fun of today is the start and I may be back next year...
Mr panad got his 3.58 and is very pleased at getting the sub-4 on his 4th attempt
Congrats on the PB Jones
Took it easier than last year and just ensured I enjoyed it, which I did (confirmed by the pictures I've seen - what a difference compared to those of last year!). Great organisation as always and serious respects to the marshals and supporters given the weather!
Well went under my 3 45 estimate and hit 3 43 really pleased with that considering I thought 6 months ago my running days were coming to an end . A few days rest now and will pick up training again middle of next week well done to everyone who finished today and a big thanks to the organisers , marshalls and the fantastic support out there .