HI Guys WOW! I cant actually beleive still right now that i have been lucky enoug to make it through the final stage of target262!! I entered the intial competition with the hope that maybe I would have what it takes to get through!! When I received the e mail I could not beleive it I was sooooo shocked it took a few days…
Really interesting thread - fascinating to read about everyone's different experiences. I too use Levemir for my basal insulin and find it works pretty well - although I have nothing to compare it to. I try to ensure I don't have too much 'insulin 'on-board' pre-run, as this can make me drop quickly. It goes without saying…
Hopefully, as regular forumites you will be aware that the Asics 26.2 competition has reached the final voting stage. I would like to issue a special plea for one of the contestants in the Sub 3:30 category. Last year I reached the last stage of the competition but sadly missed out on Paris. However, I was fortunate enough…
Hello all. My name is Marcus Corcoran and I have been lucky enough to be selected for the final stage of the 2014 Asics 26.2 challenge for a chance to take part in the Paris Marathon and hopefully complete it in my time category of sub 3:30. My Background - 18 months ago I was 1 1/2 stone over weight and hadn't done any…
Hello, My name is Gareth Edmondson and I’ve been chosen as a Sub5 finalist for the ASICS 26.2 Runners World Paris Marathon Challenge. There are 4 of us in this category so I’d like to wish every one of us the very best of luck. You can vote for me here: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/target262/sub-500-finalists.aspx My…
seren - Sorry that you've been overlooked. I guess with so many people applying (over 2,500 last year) the odds are stacked against you I seem to have caused a bit of confusion with my mindless babble. I didn't get a ballot place which is why I was celebrating my return to rejection success That said, I do now have GFA for…
Hello (running) world!!!! My name is Isabel and, as I am typing these words, I can't still believe I made it to the final of Asics Target 26.2!!! Thank you very much!!!! Ok, so about me and running. I got into running a few years ago. I remember well the first time. I was living in Vienna. I went out for my first jog and…
Rickter wrote (see) Hi Sam I suffered a calf injury/strain approx. 5 weeks before Berlin marathon last year whilst on a training run. I was approx. 17 miles into a planned 20 mile run. I have visited physios and have been assured that I have not sustained any damage. However I have pains in my calf during and more so after…
Please, please vote for me: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/target262/sub-500-finalists.aspx All you have to do is to open the link below, scroll down and click vote for Ivonne. Unfortunately they spelled my name wrong, but don’t worry about that By the way anybody know the feeling coming home for a visit and threating the…
I got the call at work today to say that I was in the final of the asics262 to go to Paris!!!! I must admit that I was completely shell shocked when I received the call and couldn't stop talking We are all winners but only one can go to Paris. You can vote for me here:…