It's that time of year again - we’re on the lookout for six super-keen members to train up and treat to an elite support package at next year’s Virgin London Marathon (April 25, 2010).
Whether you’ve set your sights on breaking three hours or want to complete the distance for the first time, we’ll work with you to help you achieve your marathon goal by giving you:
- One-to-one coaching and support throughout the duration of your training from one of three top coaches - Steve Smythe, Liz Yelling or Paul Evans
- Personalised nutrition advice from the Lucozade Sport Performance Team, as well as a four-month supply of Lucozade Sport products to power you through your training
- Admission to a training day with Liz Yelling in London on February 27, 2010
- Entry to a new and exciting pacing event at Dorney Lake on March 28, 2010
- Lucozade Sport Super Six adidas running vest, tracksuit top, trainers and a state-of-the-art Garmin Forerunner 405
One night’s luxury hotel accommodation, travel costs to and from London and VIP hospitality on race day are also included.
You don’t even need a place in the race; we can take care of this for you (but we also want to hear from those who’ve already got a place, either through the ballot, their club or a charity).
We’ve changed the selection process slightly this year - first, you’ll need to
fill out a short questionnaire (before midday, Wednesday November 11) and we’ll then narrow down all the applications to a shortlist of between 18 and 24 runners. Lastly, we’ll be inviting you to vote for the final line-up.
Good luck everyone!
Catherine RW
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no thanks
You won't catch me entering this
Nope...no way
no way........hooooooosaaaaaaaaaaay
Is this year going to be like Gladiators or The Kryton Factor.
Might give it a try.
Does this mean we won't get the chance to bitch about the one-post wonders?
I'm very disappointed...
I`d run, walk or crawl for an opportunity like this, count me in.
Woohooooo!!!!!! Even being on the shortlist would be an achievement!!!
I pleased they have done it this way...because the bitching about the one post wonders might have put a few of them off posting again........
Its great to have a mixed bag of runners which includes a beginner because it makes it all more interesting....
good luck to those who want a place
It sounds pretty exciting actually, as I've always been scared of entering for a marathon, because of a hopefully unfounded belief that I would stop enjoying running, but proper runners probably know how to keep finding the old enjoyment and still improve. Training motivation would much easier if someone else has set you the targets! Might just enter.
btw anyone want to prove or disprove my theory about marathons taking the inspiration out of running?
If this doesnt motivate you...what will??!! Im putting in an application
I might be doing a race I said I would never ever do again but I blame Flora
and Richard Branson is a mate so you know
oh I would love to but would get shouted at because I would have to try and hide my cross training "bit" (cough)
shall I shant I .........
I'm in!
Would really really love to be chosen as I was gutted to be rejected and am more than happy to bear my soul at regular intervals. Opportunity of a lifetime
Sent my application off
Even if I don't get picked hopefully I can live the training vicariously through whoever does. Much less effort I think!
Do you know if the entrants will share much of the training tips on the forum or a dedicated page? It would be good to see how much work the professionals line them up with and I wasn't around this time last year to see the previous lot.
I cant wait to enter, am really excited about the marathon this year, intrested to see how Virgin sponsoring the marathon will change things.
I've entered too, it would be fantastic to be trained by athletes of that calibre.
I met Paul in 2007 at an England Athletics training day in Essex, very motivating human being, it was a tough training session but he made it fun at the same time! I remember he had us run out around the edge of a sports field at a good pace, when the whistle sounded we had to sprint in the opposite direction to get back to the start faster than the run out. I'm shure he was taking a few seconds off with each effort back though!!
Good luck to all!