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In my "final sprint" photo, apparently I am shoving some poor bloke out of the way, and he didnt look too healthy at that point anyway! I dont recall doing this, although as a famous man once said "I have no recollection....".
Guy - will be at the Expo by lunchtime, so will have to have my pasta there. Bringing about 1000g of carbs with me for brekkie, and journey to the start. Will, however, have to "rehydrate" at a local hostelry befor ethe trip back to Glasgow. Any reccommendations for near Liverpool St station?
Good luck sunday . apparently there is a tape that she indoors said she recorded but have not seen yet , unless you are a svelte tall man running very very fast with no one in front of you or a small cross dressing runner also very fast then the odds of you apearing are slim.
Then again she indoors managed to totally forget to record me with a camera on my last marathon
So will check out tape for you and if it exists (inshallah) I will try and copy for you.
Gaza on the run
If anyone is intrested in training in Iraq let me know I have a three week holiday there and looking for training partners - ha ha ha (not joking)
And right across the road from Liverpool St Station is Dirty Dicks although i've never been in there but its meant to be a good boozer
Got pics of me, GuyW + NeilE2 thus far - GMx
Do they not accept previous (London) marathon runs as proof of fitness, or does it have to be official documentation?
Good luck to all the FLMers.
Suggest taking a cool shower. It'll probably be October before you can book.
Medical requirements are a letter from your Dr that he has examined you and you fit (at the time of examination at least) to run. Has to be dated within past 12 months at date of marathon.
Some Dr's charge. Mine didn't.
Some people allegedly made their own. Was tempting but I thought a thorough check was good to have anyway.
No letter, no race.
Hope this helps.
Phillip
David - thanks for info. You've got mail.
Just been on a Radio Scotland "London Marathon" quiz. In quiz terms I only got to Docklands. Hope I get further on Sun!!!
Got to Expo in Paris and they didn't even ask me for it!!!
But is best to have one - a genuine one.
I ran 4.5miles last night - 1st time since Sun in Paris - felt great. Lkg fwd to next race Sutton 10k on 1st May now.
Good luck FLM'ers - GMxxx
http://www.suttonrunners.org - GM
Me offski from Forum until Mon.
All the best to FLM'ers on Sun.
I'll be at Mile14 under STRAGGLERS banner.
ENJOY - GMx
on the subject of photos, I wish on the day I hadnt confused my normal underarm spray with the starch...
Anyone watching at London, please give us a wave, 2570, white baseball cap with MALC on the front (bizarrely) and carrying a rainbow windsock (even more bizarrely)
Mt target is to beat Jo Brand!!!
If any one interested in following number on FLM mine is 45088. Am hoping for a sub 3:30 feeling confident.
Will pop in for a beer in Chandos after.
Good luck to all the FLM runners. look forward to seeing all supporters where ever you are.
First workout today. Managed an hour, which embraced cycling, stair climber, elliptical fitness crosstrainer and some lateral pulldowns. Body distinctly not happy.
Giving serious consideration to doing the Silverstone 10kms - 7.30pm on Tue 3rd May.
For those who don't know, it's two laps of the actual Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. A brilliant evening out.
I used to run Silverstone at about 8.20 per mile pace. However, that may be somewhat ambitious for just two weeks time.
we had our day last week
I'm not jealous in the least. A crowded split start, mile after mile of dull East End. Thousands of giraffes, rhinos, etc.
Not for me!
Thinking of all those doing back to back Paris/FLM now that is a challenge.
Back to running and training in the heat
Bern
Except when at work, I always do 'speak for myself'! I'm a firm believer in each to their own. If people love running London, that's brilliant. It just isn't for me. Perhaps, the years that I used to commute to London have put me off.
Anyway, Sue's lined me up for Lisbon in December lol.