As I'm currently injury-struck, I don't think that I'm going to do myself justice in the FLM this year.
Anybody recommend a marathon in Autumn which I could enter?
The FLM this year is my first marathon so, ideally, I'd like a big race so that I don't come last. ;-)
Obviously, the NY marathon is high on the list but other suggestions would be welcome.
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The Guiness is no enticement whatsoever.
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Done three autumn marathons, first did Dubs which is a good run, crowds a bit sparse at points but a good weekend. Remember the race is on a Monday and is not that flat.
NYC - tough course, disappointed with the organisation but the crowds and sheer atmosphere were amazing. Breakfast run was great too.
Berlin- Good start, good crowds, course as flat as a pancake, free beer at the end, world record course, I managed sub 3 for the first time. Again another good breakfast run with lots of freebees.
My training partner did Cardiff which was a flat two loop race but generally quite good. She also won Leiceter for the second year in a row but said it was total hell, too hilly.
Hope that helps
RK
Ok so Jones the Steam you have had the big ones suggested but heres a couple of others.
1st Sunday in September Thanet Coastal Marathon. Field of about 100, fast course, undulating first half, flat second.
Also in September is Beachy Head on the South Coast.
October sees the Abingdon Marathon (see report listed in 'where the forumites raced'. or if you want to go overseas why not try the Amsterdam marathon.
Can't think of any in November but in December there is also one in Luton.
As mentioned by Ashley, Thanet undalating then flat second half - right on the seaside so quite scenic, good atmosphere, organised by good club.
I'd recommend Battersea Park which last year was a couple of weeks after Thanet (in mid Sept). It's also a small field (I think about 70 last year) - it used to be 26 one mile laps but last year was approx. 13 longer laps, totaly flat. For me the laps aren't too bad as, while the scenery doesn't change much, you're in company a lot and you get regular drinks/encouragment from lap counters. Its a really friednly atmosphere, orgnised by Tony Smith from Run & Become in London. Probably my favourite event. I'd have though ideal PB material (but I've always run it as pleasant training run).
There's also Kingston (Surrey), usually Octobe, also flat. Marathon is part of much biger event, 1-200 runners out wih 2-3000 running 8 or 16s. 3 laps, each has nice stretch by Thames/Hampton Court Palace and then fairly boring suburban streets. Good atmospshere at the start/finish area. I've done 3, and its my trainign partner's favourite.
I've never run Beacy Head but belive it to be extremely hilly, also I think fills quickly.
Why not do London to Brighton (early Oct)? Its much more do-able than you'd think. Last year I did Thanet and Batt Park as build up...
How about a weekend in Switzerland, Lausanne Marathon, 24 October.
Very well organised, flat course, along the lake side, with view of the French Alps and the Swiss Vineyards.....
Also available, half, quarter, 5km, kids 4km, wheelchair half, and inline roller half!!!!
Cheap accom close to the start and finish, and cheep flights with easyjet to Geneva a 40 min train ride away.
Numbers and Entries available up to 1hr before the start of each race....
How many run the Lausanne marathon and can you get quick starts as I am looking for a flat fast race in october.
Simon
My sister made an even funnier comment by saying is London shorter then?
Again sorry, but I needed cheering up today
Another one i had cnasidered was Marathon de La Rouchelle, again in November and in a beautiful part of France. Lots of local government support as they are wanting to make it the second biggest marathon in France after Paris. Again, Google for the web-site
Good luck
RK
next they will be putting seats on the wings!
Seems a bit wierd to run on a Monday which isn't a bank holiday but who am I to argue?
It could be the start of a slippery slope, though. Having done London and Dublin, how long before I want to do Edinburh, Cardiff and Belfast to complete the set? :-o