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In a moment of utter insanity I have entered the ballot for London 2016

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HookedOnHooking · 09/05/2015 20:01

  1. I am fat
  2. I am 40
  3. I haven't done any running for about 10 years (and only then did 5k maximum)

Now. Chances are I won't get pulled in the ballot but just in case I need to plan ahead and start.

Help!

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Ratracerunner · 09/05/2015 21:58

I did too! And I'm scared that I'll get picked now!! Have only done half marathons before, this is a massive set up!!

Il be using the marathon training guide on the VLM website.

Good luck!!

pootlebug · 09/05/2015 21:54

Chances are you won't get it - but if you do, you'll want to be on the way with training. And let's face it, a bit of running does most people good.

Start with C25K. I'd be aiming to do a 10k by early autumn, to give you a base to build from if you get in.

honeyandfizz · 09/05/2015 20:49

I've entered the ballot too for the past 5 years and have never got in. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing! Regular runner but anything past 8 miles I find very tough Grin

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HookedOnHooking · 09/05/2015 20:32

I was a bit pissed when I decided to do it.

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GnocchiGnocchiWhosThere · 09/05/2015 20:24

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HookedOnHooking · 09/05/2015 20:24

Which c25k app? Does it matter?

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HookedOnHooking · 09/05/2015 20:20

Ooh. There's a parkrun not too far away too!

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MyBlackCat · 09/05/2015 20:18

I've entered the ballot 3 times and not got in but I also know people who have got in on first attempt.

My advice would be to assume you are running it and start running now, slowly building up to 5km/10km and so on.

Good luck and enjoy it Smile

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HookedOnHooking · 09/05/2015 20:15

There's a local half in October. I'll aim for that.

Start with c25k is a good idea.

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meglet · 09/05/2015 20:12

Start with c25k now? Parkrun every Saturday. Sign up for a 10k in sept to give you something to aim for?

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HookedOnHooking · 09/05/2015 20:12

My motivation is that H doesn't think I will (or can).

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LadyFannyOfOmaha · 09/05/2015 20:07

Good for you. My friend did it last week, she was overweight, just got it into her head that she would lose weight and run the marathon and did it. I'm in awe of her. Sorry can't give any advice on a training plan, but maybe a local running group could help?