Good luck to all those that secured a place in the FLM. I am not going to moan but can someone help me. I have been running (badly!) for 11 years I am almost 41.I have applied 10 (yes 10 times!) for the LM and I have only ever got a place once (1996)Everyone I speak to seems to stand a 1 in 3 chance. I don't want to appeal but there must be some way of improving my chances.It is frustrating when runners have to watch people 'walking' the whole distance. Can someone help or point me to someone who can. Thanks (Moan over - good luck to all - even the walkers!)
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I understood that this year they are letting people in who had been rejected 5 times. Did you try that route?
I am becoming a bit confused about whether this event is a running event or simply a charity fundraising event. Or should I say the event appears a little confused. There are more and more GB places which I do not agree with out of principle. I am not complete scrooge - I commend people who raise money at the FLM and if I ever got in to the damn event, I would run for a charity. I just disagree with having to stump up a minimum pledge. And the charities that pay for the GB places, what happens to this money, how much is it per place?
To me, it seems the sense of true charity has been lost amongst the fundraising. And my hopes of running in the FLM are lost amongst the walkers.
Nevermind, hopefully I'll find an alternative marathon to run later in year.
Yours bitterly,
Gavin
Perhaps the amount you have to raise is a bit high, but so many people want to take part in the race that you can understand why they do it. Having said that, some charities apparently want only £800 or so, which isn't too bad, given the time available.
Andy
Good luck all & thanks.
Robin
I hope you eventually get a place along with all those who have missed out!
Before you say anything, none of my 20 marathons (19 non London) were fun runs, I know.
I will rephrase my comment.This race will be in 5 years A charity run with an elite race thrown in to get the TV cameras & BBC to turn up in the first place!
Why not give New York ago in November.....I did it this year and it is a great Marathon...better than London. You can apply online, the service from the organisers is great,
and if you get rejected three times you are guaranteed a place.