What if I don't get in

[Deleted User] · October 2003

I've applied for FLM through the ballot and having psyched myself up to train for it I intend to run another marathon if I don't get in.

So - all you experienced marathoners out there - I need to find an alternative, preferably shortly before FLM but possibly shortly after. All areas of Europe considered but UK would be best.....

I'll start the ball rolling with alternative number 1:

Paris

fat face · October 2003

I wouldn't consider any other than Paris as an alternative.

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Turin
Hamburg

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Rotterdam April 4. I was going to do it this year but had to back out at the last minute. Know a few people who did it and they said it was great.

Chaos · October 2003

I know you said Europe but there is Boston on the 19th. Doesn't give much time to fly there after supporting the forumites at London though!

Higs · October 2003

Lochaber

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Shakespeare (Stratford upon Avon)?

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Whens lochaber?

Higs · October 2003

25th April: http://www.lochaberac.co.uk/marathon.htm

Blisters · October 2003

Taunton is a smaller scale event (!), as is Stratford.

Paris is the major alternative. No ballot to get in though. You will need a brief medical certificate, but checkout the thread on "events".

[Deleted User] · October 2003

So now we've got

Connemara - March 28
Paris - April 4
Rotterdam - April 4
Turin - April 18
Hamburg - April 18
Tresco - April 18
Lochaber - April 25

Bungay Black Dog - ?(late March or early April)
Taunton - ?(early April)
Shakespeare - ?(probably late April)
Sheffield - ?(in June last year!)

Chaos - I somehow think Boston is a bit out of my league??? Other far-flung marathons without ridiculous qualifying times will be considered.....

[Deleted User] · October 2003

I'd like to do Tresco but the problem is accomodation. You have to have accomodation to do the marathon and the place gets booked up quickly.

candy ollier · October 2003

M. - ironman florida

[Deleted User] · October 2003

andy - stop it. you've already got zilla talking about ironman florida - i think he may need to learn to swim first?!

and by the way i hear your 24hr track times were in RW this month....

candy ollier · October 2003

yes i heard that but i haven't seen it yet... is my piccy in?? (number 30) (white cap or yellow bandana depending on whether it was day or night)

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Ironman Florida is certainly an alternative. However I ran Taunton in 1997 when I didn't get in at London. It is a 2 loop race (combined with a half marathon) and you would describe the course as "undulating". The vast majority of runners do the half; so the second loop can be a fairly lonely affair (anyone who has run the Robin Hood marathon will know what I mean). It is nevertheless a well organised, friendly race but you will need to add 10 - 15 minutes to your target FLM time, perhaps more if you are a slower runner.

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Ah
I wondered if it was THE Andy Collier :-)

[Deleted User] · October 2003

andy - don't know if your piccy was there - certainly didn't see it - just a picture of your results written up on a board.

[Deleted User] · October 2003

The Paris Marathon is an excellent alternative, did it this year after being rejected from the FLM.

Considering the Rome Marathon on 28th March '04 as an option. Anyone ever done this?

candy ollier · October 2003

loads of italians, i'd guess

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Jossie, do you have to have accomodation on Tresco or is St Marys OK?

Dubai Dave · October 2003

Two Oceans . Capetown thats where I'll be if I don't get into FLM. Ok so its a Ultra but not too much Ultra!

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Thank you for your suggestion Dubai Dave (Capetown sounds lovely). Unfortunately as this will be my first marathon I don't feel like making it any harder than necessary!

[Deleted User] · October 2003

You could try Lake Vyrnwy early June,flat,quick,2 lapper,breathtaking scenery,perfect really.

candy ollier · October 2003

26 laps of regents park?

[Deleted User] · October 2003

You could carve out a career in light entertainment and bag a celebrity place

Wouldn't do Sheffield in June - too hot.

There was Leeds end of April / beginning of May. Tough I am told.

candy ollier · October 2003

you could always forge a number and bandit run it

[Deleted User] · October 2003

I´d consider Madrid marathon on 25th April 2004. It is well organized. There are volunteers who help you run at the pace you want to finish it. Compared to London´s it is not so big in number of participants but it is the largest in number of runners in Spain. Actually, 7969 got to the finish line last year. The people in the streets cheer a lot and the atmosphere is great. There´s even a group of runners belonging to a club called "Garabitas" who ask the runners who get tired to get on their "bus" so that they can feel better and enjoy the marathon a lot.
More information in English at WWW.maratonmadrid.org
Well, good luck, I hope you will be able to enter Flora London marathon but if you aren´t lucky, I´m sure you will enjoy Madrid marathon a lot if you choose it as an alternative.
Antonio

[Deleted User] · October 2003

An update.....

Connemara - March 28
Rome - March 28
Paris - April 4
Rotterdam - April 4
Turin - April 18
Hamburg - April 18
Tresco - April 18
Lochaber - April 25
Madrid - April 25

Bungay Black Dog - ?(late March or early April)
Taunton - ?(early April)
Shakespeare - ?(probably late April)
Leeds - ?(early May)
Sheffield - ?(in June last year!)
Lake Vyrnwy - ?(early June)

Looks like I should be able to find one to do then....

[Deleted User] · October 2003

Ooops - I forgot Le Touquet

Connemara - March 28
Rome - March 28
Paris - April 4
Rotterdam - April 4
Turin - April 18
Hamburg - April 18
Tresco - April 18
Lochaber - April 25
Madrid - April 25

Bungay Black Dog - ?(late March or early April)
Taunton - ?(early April)
Le Touquet - ?(mid April)
Shakespeare - ?(probably late April)
Leeds - ?(early May)
Sheffield - ?(in June last year!)
Lake Vyrnwy - ?(early June)

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