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You know, between us we could make a fantastic comedy gag writing duo.
If Dick Emery were still alive
Which one are you doing? Bit close to P-V but I could do the 30k, quick hop up on the Thalys perhaps?
Oooh you are awful ..... ah is that my coat?
Hello Honky Tonk.
Hello Nikki, what a brilliant first time, see you again next year?
Hotel Astrid. Stayed here twice. About 3 minutes from both the Arc and the finish along a quiet street. Rooms are relatively small and only have showers but are comfortable and have free wi-fi. Early breakfast available on marathon day. €96 per night if booked early and non-refundable, which includes a very good breakfast.
Just watched the videos of me running....much to the hilarity of my youngest daughter. I stuck my arms above my head as I ran over the line. I look short and incredibly squat. I don't remember there being so many people running in at the same time and I definitely didn't see the cheerleaders! I really went for it but look as though I am having a little jog
Oh and DV. 2014? Hell aye.
Just what I was thinking too. They say a dirty mind is a pleasure for life.... I'm blaming Mausey. She started it a couple of pages back. I'm still fairly blushing.
Totally agree, Nikki - fab time. Congratulations!
Brian - one of my memories at the pub: you, wandering in. Me: "How'd you get on?" You: "Ok." Me: "What time did you come home in?" You: "Ah, 2, uh, 58 I think." I don't think I've ever seen anyone that chilled about such a world-class time! What's next for you?
Scott -totally agree, I got my apartment this way too. It wasn't as good an experience as usual, but I've stayed in airbnb in NYC, Berlin, Woodstock and Brighton previously and the experience has been amazing and affordable.
OK - a couple of events for the Calendar
May 19th - Port Sunlight 10k
June 9th - Mersey Tunnel 10k
+1 for being impressed with Brian's coolness. I would be doing somersaults if I had just run sub 3!
Maus - as a keen student of French running advice translations, I loved your supporters guide. Brilliant!
I haven't got a cold. Yet.
yeah, it was all our doing
Lord Byron, Rue de Chateaubriand.
Good - 1 minute walk to race start. Very quiet. Very runner friendly, bath, wifi, McDonalds 2 minutes walk away.
Bad - expensive, breakfast is extra (so we frequented McDonalds), decor a bit tired (didn't bother me but Mrs Mac not impressed), no kettle.
I would stay there again but would book earlier for a better deal.
Simon - Dan stayed there as well! they let him have a late check out till 3pm - free of charge
Hotel - I was at the Astrid too. I thought they were lovely - I went home on the Sunday so had checked out, but they opened up a room so I could shower afterwards. No kettle in the room - I brought my own for my 6am porridge.
For the List Fairy - I'm doing the Bupa 10k on 27 May too, and then the Cabbage Patch 10 on 20 October.
I'm a not sure for Paris next year - I fancy Berlin and am not sure I'm up to 2 marathons in a year!
Which would be something else entirely.
(I do apologise for bringing down the tone.)
didn't realise Nic. Did you have brakfast on Sat or Sun?
well everyone had me down as a bit of a winker
Nic E - i'm doing Bupa London and so is CarlD, we're meeting up for it - get in touch iof you want to meet for medal photocall / couple of post race pints nearer the time!
DLR - Both! I made the most of the great breakfast on Saturday morning, but only managed a very quick appearance on the Sunday - felt too nervous to manage more than a gulp of coffee and a half-hearted attempted to eat some bread.
Jimbob and CarlD - Would be great, thanks