The list below contains the name and details of all supporters/runners who are in this support group.
Supporters
MikeFrog
Womble
Mr Zuvai
Runners
seren nos
Schmunks
Minni
Prawnie
Len 2
petwencal
Chris Giles 4
Browny 28
Richard Worrall 4
KatyV
Maria Doherty
Little Miss Blister
Ironnurse
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, when you get to us, look out for the support group numbers and go over to your 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 15th April.
Good luck everyone..
Comments
Evening all,
We're definitely in the best group.
Hi,
Name: Pete
Race number: tba
Estimated time: 3 hrs
What you'll be wearing: Mencap vest
Any special needs: Comfy chair, big mug of tea, and my slippers!!
Welcome, Pete!
Is it your first marathon or are you an old hand?
Mike,
This is my first so getting excited/nervous/worried...........
OMG, No! T'other one to which you refer is in a supporting capacity.
And just to be clear Mr Z, do I need to bring some foil blankets and tomato soup to Mile 17 for my favourite supporter
ahem, ......... . . . . well.......yes....erm.....
haha - i was going to suggest then that we take it in turns at supporting each other but i can see which way this is going .....
Dear fellow RW forumites - spectators and runners
This is Mick speaking
Some of you will no doubt know a lot about us , some may not
So, to say -
We as already stated hope to get to Mudchute to have a day of fun
But my day will depend on Philip’s behaviour, as he is most content on the move, and not so much us being static
He sadly does not give me much chance to socialise with anyone, he really craves my attention , Philip can be extremely demanding, he can do very little for himself, and he cannot talk he shreaks
So, please if I appear to be ignoring anyone or not interested, I’m sorry, I’ll do my utmost best to be respectful and polite and sociable to you all , but my life is easier when he’s happy
I myself would so much rather be running, and its only due to London marathon bosses that we are not
So, my apologies are given up front,
I do hope you all have a fabulas day
If there’s is anything you’d like to know from me, then please feel free to ask, online here or on the day, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you
Best wishes always
Mick
Hi Mick!
I'll give you a wave as I go past. Although in 6 previous London's I've only managed to spot the RW lot once. That was last year and I think I can remember where you were....
I now have my number........but have realised I haven't worn my new race shoes yet.......i think i had better get them out for sundays 20 mile race.....
Evening all,
Name: Dawn
Race Number: 9930
Time to Mile 17: Erm not sure 3 and a half to 4 hours.
You won't miss me I'll be wearing a bright orange t-shirt with FAB on the front.
Special Needs: Just a wave and possibly a hug, perhaps some oxygen too.