Yes, if you're in via the ballot in previous years I've had my cheque cashed aroung 11/12 November and then had the acceptance notice in early December. It's probably a bit early to be looking at your bank statement just yet!
yup £27, but if you donate your fee , you'll have to wait for the December yes/no letter. I hate it when you get the parcel (containing reject gift) rather than a flimsy letter!
I've taken the plunge and entered the FLM in what may be my first ever marathon if I get in. Would be interested to hear what chance a first time entrant has of getting in or is it just pure luck? Also, I chose not to bequeath my fee if unsuccessful, do you think this has any bearing on it?
What! I never realised this running business might involve me actually checking my bank statement. Surely this is akin to opening Pandora's box, and not to be carelessly recommended on the forum? I may just wait for the parcel.
So if I'd have been a meanie (which i actually wanted to be, but the thought of an extra 1000 places up for grabs persuaded me to bequeath the fee) I'd actually have found out I was in / out sooner? ARRGHHH! Batspit and bugsblood! I hate suspense. I'm the sort of person who reads the last page of novels first.
I agree about the fleece looking nice but won't it just scream "REJECTED" every time you wear it? I suppose on the up-side, at least your running mates won't have to ask whether you got your place or not - they'll see the fleece and know!! I can't exactly say I'll wear mine with pride, but at least it will keep me warm on my walks to the pub (well, I won't have to train so much if I don't get my place will I!!!).
I really want to know now. When I entered I wasn't bothered even though it will be my first marathon but now I have started training I will be gutted if I don't get in.
hoping to get in as last time i ran a marathon was newcastle 82 i was 22 and did not train it was a dare 3h 50 mins .didnt walk for 2 weeks after so i am training hard hope you all get in too good luck.
Hi all - I didn't bequeath and I am now £27 shy in my account as of today; I hope I'm in since I've just yelped in celebration and ran up and down the stairs to check the stubb of my cheque book. It tallies! Fingers crossed to all.
I am looking forwards to meeting lots of you on the startline. I think DW, when he gets back from Dublin, if he gets back from Dublin, will have to do a kit order in the Early new Year for London Marathon Runners, Just think of us all there in out blue and yellow tops. This has to be worth a photo Sean!!!!
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Good luck.
Tim.
I hate it when you get the parcel (containing reject gift) rather than a flimsy letter!
Good luck
My Guide to entering the London Marathon.
My Guide to entering the London Marathon.
If you do bequeath then you get put into a further raffle for more places though.
Ho hum - the fleece looks nice this year though.
I hope the fleece is good - I still use the watch I got from bequeathing my fee in 2001.
A training guide for 2004 possibly.
Bad news about having to wait til december tho :-(
After that I was determined to get via a charity place and run wearing the rject T-shirt, just because I thought it would look ironic!