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Muddybigdog



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Congrats to all who completed, some really good times, impressed from someone who can just about run a bath? Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
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Post #619045 24th Apr 2017 8:02am
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Tiger



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It's something that I'd wanted to do since my 20s but 20 years went by and I entered the ballot over 10 times and never got in.

I then managed to get to my 40th birthday and I'd gone from 11st whippet to 17 Stone! and a BMI that told me I was clinically obese.

I also failed to get in for 2017 but luckily a friend who is a Scout master heard about a place that the local Scouts get in exchange for manning the water stations on route. It was offered with a 'just see what you can do' fund raising target which I could get behind as I work for myself and I don't like asking for money and some of the 'guaranteed charity places' have £1000s as a minimum amount.

Anyway...

I ran 3:58 (when I started I couldn't run 5k)

Lost 4 stone training (and I'm much happier / fitter / heathlier / etc.)

Raised over £1000 for a small inner city Scout group who are really pleased.

So all in all it was a good day. Thumbs Up
Post #619047 24th Apr 2017 8:31am
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Huttopia



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That is a great effort to shift that timber, it sort of creeps up on you doesn't it?!

The ballot system seems jolly harsh. I spoke to one runner who had been drawn 3 out of the last 6 years, and another who like you had waited for years.

Will you carry on with the running now (not today obviously)?!
Post #619049 24th Apr 2017 8:37am
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Tiger



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Yes, will run but not as much. The sheer time taken to do the training was the biggest issue. Young family, work etc it's quite a commitment.

So for me I've done London, bucket list ticked (if I was going to do a Marathon it was 'The one')

Ran under 4hours which was the target I'd set (I'm just not built for running so I don't want to go quicker)

Had a brilliant day but I won't be back and won't run another Marathon.

Cheeky half in the summer though just so I don't get lazy
Post #619051 24th Apr 2017 8:44am
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barbel jim



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Its after yoiu finish it really hurts Rolling Eyes

The walk afterwards to the car did me Shocked Thought I'd be able to get a taxi Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Blonde moment !!

Tiger I said it was a 1 off, but have entered the ballot every year since.........
Post #619095 24th Apr 2017 11:32am
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