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Alice - I take your point about seeing how people interact on the forum but the "vote for me" format is very unnatural and rather forced which I think has caused some hostility (hostile might be too strong but can't think of a better word right now) in the past. Is there any way people can be asked to just get involved in the forum and join in on the threads for you to judge how they get on without the voting bit?
Just wondering.
Quick question ... is it worth entering if I'm suffering from health problems which are severe(ish) but shouldn't affect my running too greatly.
Sorry that's really badly phrased - I just mean are the team likely to accept some level of risk with their selections or will they need to play it safe as there are only 5?
SOLB
Wobbled........
I seem to remember that Steve wasn't saying it was the fault of the voting that people were in totally unsuitable groups..........the shortlisting that was done after the boot camp was done by those in charge.......when it should have been the people like him who know about running............the one person shortlisted was put in a group that was never going to be achievable and was going to lead to injury......I believe they had entered with a slower time in mind and had been persuaded that they could go faster.
To anyone who is considering applying I would say JFDI! Despite the occasional hiccups I can honestly say I had an amazing time right from the point where I knew I was going to the selection day but couldn't tell anyone. Although they say 'Bootcamp' it was great fun even though the track was covered in snow. I've learnt a lot about myself and my running this year despite not achieving my stated target.
If this year is getting away from times and looking for wider reasons for doing that I think it will remove at least one stressor from the equation. Very easy to get fixated on a number believe me.
Someone commented about the competition threads not lasting beyond the marathon. I know some have in some years but certainly for myself I wanted to draw a line so started a new thread (the fact I found that my mother had been lurking on the original thread helped this decision along).
I got loads out of the Supersix threads last year and I'm sure the same will be true this year irrespective of whether I enter the comp or not.
Can I pick your brains a bit about the pressure USB? How did you find it? (lurkers aside) I want to be realistic about whether I can do it before I decide whether to submit an application or not.
I'm not really bothered about the free kit and publicity and stuff I just think the coaching and advice is amazing ... can still get in on that without entering - certainly did last year. Hmmmmmmm
I didn't know we had to beg for votes; I don't want to do that - I'm glad it's not all about votes in that case. (I only joined the site in December so I just missed all that last year)
Might have a chat with the docs to see what their thoughts are ...
and to be
FAAAAAAAAMOUS
I think the coaching would be fantastic for me. I know I'm not going to be able to get a PB in Paris as I'm probably a year off my best but it would be a terrific step on the way back to where I'd like to be. And some new kit would be great too.
And I've no trouble whoring myself on the forum to try and get the votes. I think that bit will be quite fun, or maybe I'm underestimating what it will take or I'm not taking it seriously enough.
SOLB - for me I think the only pressure came from within. I found the tone of 'my' thread to be really positive although it wasn't the same elsewhere. When there were 'difficulties' the forumites came riding to the rescue too!
I would like to think that I didn't go round touting for votes although I did revisit a couple of threads to say hello but not mentioning the competition. As IM says if you are known on here there are plenty of people to do the touting for you
I think the most important thing for whoever wins the places is to get posting regularly on the thread and by that I mean at least on a daily basis and most definitely posting about the training. That is what people want to know about.
USB you did have a lovely bright thread. There was a great balance of training, advice and support.
I'm not that well known, I tend to stick to my little corners ... will have to start bringing in Mars bars to bribe you popular people with
Guess I'll just have to wait and see whether an application floats off my computer or not.
Not that I could cope with the technology if I did
just be pleased that at your age you can still run..........
you should have a chance Plum......I can't remember them having an elderley person chosen before..........should add a new dimension
I enter every year and are never picked............I think its because I am too honest........last year people forgot to mention important facts....................
maybe i should miss out the fact that I am also going to be training for the double ironman at the same time as marathon training..........they would need a good coach to fit that into their rigid schedules
Vote Nicko
Witty, intelligent, top bloke and international running star
One of the Q.s asked why do you run. D just replied "because you have legs".
OK - I'm game for being a cheerleader so long as I get to dress up and look 18 again.
There is in plumber.
and plumb bob
and there is an l in plumblob as wellllll but not 2 bbbbbbb's or maybe 2 bbbbbbbbb's
I can probably manage three or four runs a week without expiring.
How far is Paris from Silverstone?
Do I have to run in Asics......
seren nos wrote
just be pleased that at your age you can still run..........
you should have a chance Plum......I can't remember them having an elderley person chosen before..........should add a new dimension
I hope they change their minds this year it will be my last running marathons.
i kinda feel for the RW crew - every year the crack out an awesome prize and the threads dedicated to each of the runner gives an awfull lot to other readers beyond the chosen 5 and we all do our best to shoot them down for it !
still the forum 6 organised by meldy/ KK rocked last year