The list below contains the name and details of all supporters/runners who are in this support group.
Supporters
Barley
Purpletrilady and Paula
Lee the Pea
Runners
Addick Gal
Angela Hall 3 ***
Basil Brush Mk II
Bikermouse
Claire Marshall 9
Cupcakes Jess (first timer)
Dina Mo
Hayley Nunn 2 (first marathon)
Jacky Patching (first marathon)
Jaffa_
Jenni Fox (first marathon)
Joddly
Jon Charles (1st London)
Kittenkat
Kitty_The_Cat
Lindsy Gray
Mike Halpin 2 (first marathon)
Penny W
Rachel Dolan
Ruby77
Sarah Lawrence 3
Sunluvva
SUSAN Cunningham 2 (1st marathon)
Way Too Slow
Way2Slow
The supporters need to know:
Forum name
Name (suggest you email this if unhappy to divulge via the forum)
Race number
Estimated time to mile 17
What you'll be wearing
Any special needs*
*Special Needs - All reasonable requests will be catered for i.e. SIS/High 5 gel, banana, Jelly Babies, boiled sweets etc, even lager & Guiness have been requested before. To be sure we have what you need or for more obscure requests please leave items at the Runners World stand at the registration Expo. Supporters will be collecting them Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Items should be market with: name, race number & support group number.
Location of Support area
With approx 40,000 runners it is almost impossible to pick out individuals as they pass, therefore its important you know where to spot us.
The support area is on the right hand side of the road at the pelican crossing by mudchute DLR station. There is a water station immediately after the 17 mile point, pelican crossing is immediately after the water station. I will post a close of google map/google earth image of the area with exact location shortly.
Supporters will be standing in sequential group order along the course. The area will be festooned with blue and yellow balloons so should be easy to spot, there will also be a large '100 yards to RW Supporters' sign hung up. When you get to us, look out for the support group numbers and go over to you're respective group.Please use this thread to ask any questions and look out for further information which will be posted up until the race. Any final instructions will be posted Sunday 18th April.
Good luck everyone..
Comments
If you could post the information requested above and any question you have.. cheers
Runners
Addick Gal
Angela Hall 3 ***
Basil Brush Mk II
Bikermouse
Claire Marshall 9
Cupcakes Jess (first timer)
Dina Mo
Hayley Nunn 2 (first marathon)
Jacky Patching (first marathon)
Jaffa_
Jenni Fox (first marathon)
Joddly
Jon Charles (1st London)
Kittenkat
Kitty_The_Cat
Lindsy Gray
Mike Halpin 2 (first marathon)
Penny W
Rachel Dolan
Ruby77
Sarah Lawrence 3
Sunluvva
SUSAN Cunningham 2 (1st marathon)
Way Too Slow
Way2Slow
Nancy Louise
Way Too Slow reporting as requested!!!
Good to see TP is popping over to see what the best group are up to!!
My details:
Forum name: Way Too Slow
Name: Mike
Race number: 9367
Estimated time to mile 17: I'll update this once I've decided on my pace for the day
What you'll be wearing: Blue/white Cancer Research top with Mike on the front and Way Too Slow on the back
Any special needs: Do you need me to bring my SIS gels to the expo?
I'm getting so excited now we've all been divided up!!
Ooh, brilliant - I've got the best supporters' group ! Thanks, Barley.
I think I've given you most of my info, and it's now likely that I'll be wearing a pirate top. You won't confuse me with KK though, as I'll be about half an hour behind her!
I'll be one of your screaming supporters this year along with Barley, Purpletrilady & Paula. I ran (well, plodded) the marathon last year, so I was on the other side of the fence so to speak. I can't tell you how fantastic it was to get to mile 17 and see the lovely RW folks all screaming and cheering, waiting for us to turn up!!! It was such a welcome sight, and the hugs I got were much needed. So this year i'm really looking forward to being able to return the favour and cheer all you guys on I promise not to eat all the Jelly babies before you get there
Looking forward to getting to know you all on this thread, before standing scanning thousands of faces until you appear! Woo hoooooooo
Boom Boom! Basil Brush reporting for duty, SAH!
Forum Name: Basil Brush
Real Name: I finks yoo lot wots is supporting me noes this, innit?
Race Number: Not a bloomin' clue.
Estimated time to mile 17: When I get there
What I'll be wearing: Attractive snot-green Asthma UK running vest, emblazoned with the same as last year
Any special needs: Many, which is how I ended up running this marathon in the first place...
Sorry, will give you some proper information at some point in the next few days when a) I've had a bit more sleep and b) I've found my VLM pack again.
I finks group two is da best group, innit, though?!
Hi there. Also reporting as requested
This is a brill idea and something to keep us all motivated during the marathon. Thank you soo much.
Forum Name: Angela Hall 3
Name: Angela
Race Number: 24699
Estimated time at mile 17: Approx 2hrs 45 mins
What I'll be wearing: Blue, green and White Alzheimer's society t-shirt with ANGIE on front in black letters, and a blue running elephant on the back.
Any special needs: Judging by this weekend's performance on my long run, probably a stretcher and a massage and a number for a TAXI to take me to the finishing line!! lol . Seriously though, lots of positive encouragement, a huge hug and I will decide before the EXPO if I will need any more Gels and leave them at the runners world stand.
Thanks again and looking forward to meeting you very soon!
Basil, I'll keep some Special JB's for you, I promise
Barley - have you got a big spreadsheet to log the info, or do you want me to start one?
I could buy some watermelons and start injecting them with vodka, hehehehe
Lee, that would be great if you could get spreadsheeting with the runners details, im a bit busy with work at the moment and ive also got to sort out a pirate kit order.
If youre feeling like earning extra brownie points you could have a go at our team sign?
Basil, there will be no TAXI's HTFU
No worries boss, i'll get on to the spreadsheet tonight
I could have a go at the sign, only issue is getting it there.....i'll not be able to get to London until early Sunday morning, as i'm in Chelmsford the night before at a wedding, and i'm only flying in to Stansted on Saturday. Unless it was just paper & I rolled it up?! I'll PM you later actually, saves bumbling on on here....
my details are
Forum name : Nancy Louise
Name : Nancy
Race number: 54015 (red start)
Estimated time to mile 17 : not sure but about 3 hours I hope
What I'll be wearing : red vest for Prostate Cancer Research Foundation Charity (PCRF)with Nancy on front - and, if we manage to meet up, I'm running beside my brother who is slowing himself down so he can run nearer my pace by wearing a full Carmen Miranda outfit including a bowl of fruit on his head
Any special needs - none as yet - I like idea of taxi on standby but so hoping I won't need it
Welcome Nancy, thanks for the info. Your brother's outfit sounds fab!!!! I don't think we'll have any trouble spotting him! hahaha.
Joddly, could you let me have your details and i'll shove them in to the spreadsheet? If you prefer to PM them, that's no bother
Oi, Barlos, it wasn't me who wanted the taxi!
Although frankly I think it sounds like a great plan
For a small fee I may be able to organise a rikshaw thingy
Now I should really know this, but what time does the mara kick off again? I need it for the spreadsheet
Alcohol??? Did someone mention alcohol????
Not that I would partake of course! I'm a highly trained athlete aren't I??
*hic*
;-)
OOh this thread is quiet. Don't know where everyone is. Are they training??? Surely not.... Isn't it taper time yet?
Taper = sit and relax and bask in the glow of all the hard work put in so far, whilst carb loading and making sure one does not get over dehydrated. That's the dictionary definition innit?
I'm not dehydrated - honest!
Well stocked up with anti-oxidants, that's me!!
Cheers (clinks glasses)
Hi all,
Here are my details
Forum name Rachel Dolan
Name Rachel
Race number 35335
Estimated time to mile 17 3 hours ish maybe
What you'll be wearing Red BHF t-shirt with Rachel on
Any special needs Not sure yet!!
Getting nervous. It's my first marathon. Feeling sick when I think about it. Nice to know there'll be some support there. Thanks in advance!!!