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> I'm planning on it being quite a slow start andy. Doesn't bother me too much if I'm 20-30 secs over goal pace for the first 3-4 miles as I know I can make that up gradually. Wouldnt want to be much slower though nor for much further. My number is quite close to yours so it would seem there are a block of gfa's in red but maybe spread through the pens according to gfa time and lining up with ballot runners who claimed a similar time (which is only a problem if they predicted inacurately - we had to prove it!).
I'm confused about the numbers: my friend predicted a 5 hour race and got blue 13000-ish and I predicted 3:55 (which is about 20 mins slower than current prediction, sigh) and am number 21000-ish. Do the numbers actually correspond to pens? Because what they happens to club allocations as in my running club, these were only allocated in November, so weren't matched to specific people at the initial allocation (if that makes sense?).
Having run a few marathons over a number of years, I feel that as the VLM in particular is a chip timed event, does it really matter? In my case (only) I think not but am curious to learn from others why perhaps it should.
Is the question, why it matters to start further forward so people give a hugely optimistic estimated time?
This year, as mentioned earlier, RW and VLM have pacers helping people beat 7 and a half hours. I feel thes runners are just as elated as those knocking off 3 seconds of their PB to beat say 2 and a half hours.
This year, RW are coordinating a stage at the VMLM Expo, blurb as follows: Runner’s World are the presenting partner of a brand new stage show at the 2019 VMLM Running Show. The vision for the Inspire & Inform stage is to bring Runner’s World to life and in doing so, attract a plethora of runners to the show, far beyond those attending to pick up their marathon number. Through masterclasses, interview and panels we’re hoping to inform, educate and inspire all runners from the 10k PB hunters to ultramarathoners and everyone in between.
One of the slots planned is a panel discussion on encouraging diversity in running. I will be a member of that panel so you can see where I am coming from. No offence intended.
PS. I do not work for or represent RW - just someone who they think has a contribution to make to the debate as I feel very strongly that at grass roots, running is a fantastic all embracing activity, but give some people a sense of importance through a title or 'official' role and they appear to lose sight of why others take part.
Some of which are a better running experience than London IMHO.
London is the best by far IMHO, if it wasn't illegal I could kill to take part in it.
This is a bit of an odd question, but does anyone who is familiar with the expo set-up/venue know if it would be easy to find somewhere to work there? It doesn't have to be particularly isolated or even that quiet - just a corner where I could sit with my laptop for a few hours! I have looked on their website but can't really find that info. Ideally, I want to stay at the venue (rather than going elsewhere in London) so that I can pop back to the expo for various talks throughout the day when I get the chance!
bobdidmadrid, I love the fact that you've been trying on and off since the beginning to get into London and now have a GFA! What a nice way to earn a place finally!
Hope everyone's tapers have started off well (except Harmander, who I know does not do tapering
The Expo is in a very large building almost 400m long with halls on either side of a very wide central wallway that has catering outlets in the middle with seating- loads of space.
Hope this helps
bobdidmadrid, a couple of us were saying last year that Valencia seemed noticeably busier than the previous year - having said that, it was only the odd small section that felt congested (at least in the 3:45 to 4:00 wave where I was), and it was not enough to have an effect on time. I agree though that I hope they don't let it get significantly bigger than it is now. There was a bit of moaning on social media last year when they warned there were not many places left, then only a short time later announced that the race was sold out - lots of people were complaining because the organisers hadn't said what the entry number limit was in the first place! I don't think it sold out in previous years, so I'm guessing they reached the maximum number they were allowed - which perhaps means they won't allow it to grow any more. Come end of the year, I will no doubt be wishing I was doing it again - I'm sure I will be back sometime soon!
Talking of weather/conditions, a day like today would be rather perfect in 17 days - lovely and sunny but not too warm! We can hope!
There are pre-race discounts to be had, and seeing as this could be my first, last, one and only London Marathon, i'm looking to purchase the package which comes with a frame, additional medal, and engraving, etc.
Here's the link if anyone wants it -
https://www.marathonfoto.com/Landing/19802019S3/virgin-money-london-marathon-2019
My question is, to purchase the frame they ask you to input your time....... but i haven't run yet!
Can this be added after ordering, similar how do i chose the 2 photo's for the frame, can again this be done after ordering?
I did message them asking this on Monday, but alas no response as yet.
Any insight most appreciated.
We are getting close now guys