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Marathon of Britain - 6 days, 175 miles
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enough of my griping about the cost. apologies.
i managed to force myself out the door at 8:30 for 10miles in the dusk.
enjoying my solitary run out of coventry i turned across to come through coombe only to find the mob crew camping on my doorstep.
MOB crew... welcome to my patch
i peered in at 9:20ish and apparently the last person was just in.
would have love to have said hi but a) you all looked a little spaced out and b) i know i'd hate it if i was you!
gave me a nice boost for the second half of my run.
respect to rory & co. for a great looking event... and respect to the hero competitors... i'm so jealous.
ed
I'm new to this running/forum event, but in a nutshell..you are such an inspiration..I dunno where you get your energy from but you are incredible. Neway, keep it up, Im sitting here at almost 11pm feeling tired after a day at work..now you've made me feel really guilty!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
Steve(not 80yo!)
This is such a motivational story for all runners.. like other people here I have had a nanosecond of thought to question myself whether I could attempt such a thing. Might think about it.. I haven't even done a marathon yet.
Please can you give us more information on the people who are coming in last each day.. it would be great support for them to know that we're cheering them too. On something like this, for them, time is probably not so important as just finishing each day and still being alive! Also.. their times are probably more akin to most people here!
Anyway.. sorry to ramble on.. but I am seriously impressed by this event and have total respect for everyone involved.. runners and support crew alike.
Blimey.. I am still amazed.. and inspired too... I have to admit to having been on to the MOB web site this morning to see what it is all about..
So.. £700 to enter.. what about charity sponsorship or other fund-raising.. is that part of it, or is it simply a supreme personal challenge for those involved?
Well done everyone..!!
The times this year are amazing. Looking forward to your next report. A huge achievement by everyone.
I speak to paul Taylor each day for a catch up on whats happening and hear the clapping as people come in - fantastic
Keep going - hope the feet are holding up!
Keep going.. nearly there...!
Take care of yourselves and by the time you read this there will only be 10 more miles to go!! You are all my stars!!
Take care
I am off to Dublin too although I haven't really done any training for it yet. I am looking forward to it though - it sounds like a reasonably fast course!! Have you done it before?
It sounds amazing, but utterly mental.
Hope today went well, and best of luck for the last stretch!
Lucy
Good luck if you see Mev from Plumstead Runners tell him to speed up I've got a tenner on him to complete it in 32 hours
This sounds fantastic! Any chance you could give us an insight into your training schedule when you get back? I'd love to have a go!
Keep on running!
Awe inspiring stuff.. Having just completed my first 10k in London over the weekend I thought I was a hero, but this is truly superhuman.
My support and thoughts are with you and the other comepetitors all the way.
Go Heidi.
Very well done Heidi, your attitude is great and your efforts are an inspiration.
I just wanted to say Congratulations to Heidi and everyone taking part in the Marathon of Britain.
We are proud to be associated with such an amazing event.
To anyone who has been inspired by Heidi's efforts, they can sponsor the
Action on Addiction team at www.justgiving.com/MOB.
One in three people suffer from an addiction. It is only with vital support of people like the Marathon of Britain runners that we can continue to fund research into new ways to treat and prevent drug, alcohol and nicotine addiction, so that we can help those living with an addiction.
Thanks again to everyone who is running against addiction!!
Good luck with the big '54' mile day Heidi!
Yes - we definitely appreciate the irony! But feel that ultra runners have a great empathy with people who are battling substance addiction.
The Marathon of Britain runners will be experiencing a natural high.
We were chosen as the charity partner by the race director Rory Coleman who had a drink problem which was destroying his life. It was running that ‘saved him’ and helped him get over his alcohol addiction.
It offered him a new healthy lifestyle.
We are delighted to support Rory and this event - and hope that lots of people will sponsor our runners!!
the MOB runners didn't look particularly high last night! just knackered.
As someone who had no experience of running events until getting involved with the MOB I certainly have a new respect for the dedication it requires!
thought of you all yesterday doing the 54 miler - ONLY 10 MILES to go! Good luck today - great pub at the finish!!
The finish is at Notitngham Castle today. Does anyone know the ETA? I live/work in Nottingham and would be great to see them finish.
well done all participants, although you are all totally mad, but clearly dedicated.
How long will it take to recover from this event? RW, will Heidi get lots of time off?
hope you are ok Heidi as we haven't had an update....
hope you're all doing ok.. and enjoying an 'easy' 10miles to the finish.
If you go down there give them all a huge hug from me - even if they do smell and are sweaty!!!
Heidi has just called the RW offices, and she is well but very, very, very tired. She has just finished the MOB, but could not post last night as she didn't finish until 11pm!
However, she promises to post later this evening, and update everyone on her tremendous triumph!
Well done Heidi!!