I ran the Stockholm marathon 2 years ago in 3:26, with about 10,000 entrants.
I got into the FLM in 2003 for the first time, and I'm targetting 3:15, but I'm not sure if this is realistic, given the 30,000+ running. Does anyone have any idea much difference the much larger number of runners in FLM make to peoples PBs?
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When I first ran the FLM in 2001, I estimated 3:15, started from pen 2 at the blue start, and finished with 2:55. Crowds really weren't a problem at all - I was over the start line in 40 seconds, and wasn't affected at all after the first mile or so. However, if you are starting further back, I understand that it is more of a problem.
i believe u will not hear re pen number until you register and actually collect your number from hq
Donutto is spot on, I ran a PB Sub 3 ( 2:56) in London. Get yourself in the correct pen
The first 1 or 2 miles will be a little congested, which can work in your favour and stop you
starting too fast. After that, you will have space to run your own race.
So, no excuse for not running a PB then..!!! ( Just to add a little more pressure on!!!)
Jugs
took just over a minute to start.
3.15 start in pen 2.
I've run FLM 5 times and if you get a start near the front (which you should) then there are no problems with crowds.
Good luck with the pb.
Didn't make it through the ballot this year , so I've got the 'marathons worldwide' brochure out.
North Pole seems a snip at $8,500.....
Are'nt you going for a place via the 1000 miles in 1000 hours ??
Now, don't tell anyone I told you this but..I was prepared for this minor setback. I had a couple of sets of results with me that showed my recent times in a 10 mile and half marathon race. I took this evidence to the help desk (next door to the number collection points) and asked the assistant if I could be promoted to pen 2. He cast an eye over my times, said 'we don't normally do this' and placed a number 2 sticker over the top of the number 3 sticker. I am pleased to report that I did not let the kind gentleman down, sub 3.15 was indeed achieved.
I was through the start in 1 minute, found the first couple of miles fairly congested but was into my desired pace by miles 3/4.
Best of luck to you Two Dogs.
EvilPixie...sadly,no.....South London!!
Boooooooooo!
On a seperate note I'm not sure Wardi is right that you are penned according to your previous best.(where would debutantes start?)
As I said in my earlier post I put 3h30 for 2002 and was allocated 3, my previous best was (officially) 3h54,surely that wouldn't have given me a pen3 start?
I might be taking copies of race result to back up a lower start pen too this year my marathon pb is 3:59 but I am hoping to run 3:15. Over the summer without too much training I ran a 1:34 half and know I can train to keep this pace for the full marathon.
I'll put my details on there...