Hi all,
I'm doing the London marathon this month but have been injured so my time will be going from estimated 330ish to 4:15hours +.
I was was wondering is anyone knew how easy it is on the switch on the day? Id prefer to go in a pen where I wouldn't be getting in the way and could be with others of same pace.
Thanks!
Comments
Should be fine to just move back on the day - if in doubt, just confirm that this will be allright at the expo?
If I remember (and it's been a while) they're quite happy to change your pen when you collect your race number, particularly if you want to move back.
When I signed up I put an estimated time of 4 hours 15 mins as I wasn't sure how my body would react to lots of training but after a lot of positive running and vast improvements in fitness over the last few months it would appear 3 hours 30 mins would be a much more realistic estimation. I have contacted the Marathon team and they have said it's too late to change my estimated time so was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get as good start as possible. Will the green start be hard to move up through? Will this affect my time significantly?
Many thanks
Hando
If you have some stellar results you could try when you collect your pack, but I'm not too hopeful.
TBH the difference between 3.30 and 4.15 from green isn't that big at all.
I know I did a 3.37 I think in my first Marathon from Pen 6 on Blue - and that was a lot further back than you'd be. I think I put 6 hours....
They have always been strick from what I have seen and will send you to where you should be
In a nutshell, forget it. Last year, you will have to show your number entering the start area. You go to blue start, they will accept you, but your friend will be directed to red. The same for entering start zones.
The same with kit bags. You will be given a bag with your number. Your bag will be at blue start and your friend at red. So it will be pretty complicated starting together.
It would be sensible to pick a obvious spot to meet at 4-5 miles. Blue and red runners come together at 3 miles. So check the course map, go on google streetview and find a ideal place. Pick a time, meet up then run.
Sorry to disappoint, but that's the only way.
From Seville, Spain.
P.B: 2:29:12
If you can would it take any longer than walking from Mazehill Station?
Thanks for any replies - I am staying near to Southwark Stn.
> Hi all,
>
> I'm doing the London marathon this month but have been injured so my time will be going from estimated 330ish to 4:15hours +.
>
> I was was wondering is anyone knew how easy it is on the switch on the day? Id prefer to go in a pen where I wouldn't be getting in the way and could be with others of same pace.
>
> Thanks!
im in blue this year and struggling with an injury, is there a section for people who dont know if they're going to make it!!!!!!
I did 3.40 from Pen 6 in my first so I think 4.15 from 9 is doable.
What is your half time ?