All day at work I've been Googling Golden Bond places, as I sooooo want to run next year, when I can properly train (if the mrsa really has gone and I don't need ANOTHER operation).
I felt a proper down a few days after the marathon, but now I'm all motivated again, planning sponsorship, training etc.
Just can't believe we can only apply in August though, it's so faaaaaaaar away
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whats mad about it
So looking forward to being able to run without pain.
Watched this years race with mixed emotions. Sorry/glad I wasn't there! Still get excited at the memory of 2005. Walking through the gate into the park and hearing the announcer say in a dramatic voice 'This IS Greenwich,this IS the Red Start,this IS the FLORA LONDON MARATHON!
Bring it on! See you there.
Go for it!
Wednesday, thought, 'actually...i want to beat that time - the sun wasn't kind to me on sunday. Lets start a rain dance'.
Thursday blanket e-mailed a load of charities.
Friday had a place with a charity whith whom i've sponsored a child for the past 5 years.
Bring on FLM 2008!
The symptoms just get worse once there's a pb to train for!
I'm now having to justify why I've now signed up again.
The accused symptoms are ranging from madness - lunacy - stupdity...
:-)
I had better get my email into them immediately
Dan
But many are already recruiting - they'll all say (naturally) that you should reply through the ballot anyway.
if i get in on the ballot, then all the better! :-)
Absolutely - give them a go. The place to get all the charities e-mails is here:
http://www.realbuzz.com/en-gb/Charity_listings/index?pageID=374&startswith=b
I'm with you on the sub4 thing,Kevster,AND the weight loss thing!
I'll be going into the FLM 08, knowing exactly what i did right (in 07), and what i did wrong.... what to expect, and what to avoid!
So even if it is hot, i'll know what to do!
:-)
They've put me and my friend down for 1st refusal, and are telling everyone to apply via ballot - hopefully someone (or two people) will get a ballot place (or drop out) then we can run again.
Could look for other charities, but dont really want to at this stage, my loyalty to the North Devon Hospice is huge, for personal reasons. May have to look elsewhere later in the year though if no other option, but not yet.
Best thing is to just train regardless, as if I have a place, then even if I dont run, at least I'll be fit.
As i crossed the finish line this year, i'd already decided that regardless, i will be back in 2008...
My friends said "glad its over!?".. i replied "over!?, it's just getting started!!!"
I WILL shave at least an hour off my time...
Kevster, have you tried 'Help The Hospice'. They were a designated charity either this year or last.
Thanks for the idea, will look into it.
I know its too early to worry about securing a place yet - after all, I may get in via the ballot (and win the lottery at the same time!) but knowing you've got a place helps with motivation.
You could try looking at it the other way, of course. Log on to justgiving, and see if they have the hospice of your choice on their list. At least you'll know where your money's going if you get a ballot place.
Tick...................tock.............tick.......................tock!