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Anybody else in London ballot?

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timshortfforthalia · 23/09/2017 12:46

It's the first time I've entered. I didn't think I'd be bothered but now we're approaching d day (week after next I'm guessing?) Ive become obsessed and am writing imaginary training plans Blush

When I entered I thought that if I got a spot, I'd defer it to give myself a year to put extra miles in my legs. But now I don't care about the extra miles...!!

Might look for other spring marathons.... K own I couldn't commit to fundraising for charity place.

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Imstyledilemma · 01/10/2017 23:18

I wonder if we'll find out tomorrow.

SocksRock · 01/10/2017 21:19

It was a totally mad moment. But hey. Life is for living, amiright?

Ha ha ha ha ha

I might survive marathon training and the actually run...

Imstyledilemma · 01/10/2017 16:45

Socksrocks, sounds like you had a mad moment, like me!

At least you've done a 10k! which is more than I've done Blush

peppatax · 01/10/2017 16:36

Another one waiting to hear this week 🤞🏼

First ballot entry and not holding out much hope but first opportunity to enter as on maternity leave so time to train!

SocksRock · 01/10/2017 16:25

I'm in the ballot. I entered it in a fit of stupidity as I got a parkrun PB just as the ballot opened and was under the impression I was fit or some such shit like that.

I'm bricking it in case I get a place and I actually have to run the bastard thing. However, I will be able to fundraise for my preferred charity (Woolly Hugs) so not totally horrendous.

I did the Blenheim Palace 10k today and got a PB of 1h14, so I have some shit load of work to do to get round a marathon...

Migrant2 · 01/10/2017 15:18

If you’re all planning a road trip......there’s a lovely marathon on in Western Australia.....same weekend as London....coastal and very scenic.....

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timshortfforthalia · 01/10/2017 14:53

I live on top of quite a big hill, so I can't avoid the vert. However, a big climb you know is very different to constant undulations that you don't.

I think with training I could just about handle windermere hills physically, but I would struggle mentally. I'm really up for it though, and am glad to hear from ramblings that it's worth the trip.

Also, it's a month later than London. A bit of slack in the schedule.

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Notonthestairs · 01/10/2017 14:17

Loving the idea of Mumsnet on tour in the the Lake District!
I only have two hills to train in my area so I'd have to do a lot of loops. I'll ponder. Grin

RunningOutOfCharge · 01/10/2017 13:57

Could be tomorrow!!!!

It’s mainly by email rather than magazine I think

RamblingFar · 01/10/2017 13:11

Can guarantee Windermere has brilliant organisation. Never ran out of water, or support, on route. Next year will be my 10th trip around the lake. Generous 6.5 hour cut off. However do train for hills.

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timshortfforthalia · 01/10/2017 12:44

Windermere! Come on, let's mumsnet the lake district up!

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Notonthestairs · 01/10/2017 12:26

I've been put off Brighton (my brother didn't think much of the organisational aspects of it). Might think about somewhere like Paris or Amsterdam. I just always wanted to run London. Although I am starting to get long in the tooth and maybe its for the best I stick to HalfM's!

MoonlightBay · 01/10/2017 11:18

Oh stairs, that is a shame. Do you plan on doing any others?

Notonthestairs · 01/10/2017 11:15

My unsubscribe list says:- "VMLM 2017 unsuccessful donated notification"
"You could still be running"
The second bit refers to opportunities for charity places.
14 ballot attempts. I think I get the message now Grin.
Good luck everyone. I'll still watch and cry like I do every year.

MoonlightBay · 01/10/2017 10:22

Waiting to find out too. I read on a facebook running group, that Issue 2 refers to the email about Mo Farah running it.

Notonthestairs · 01/10/2017 09:59

I've also tried clicking on the Realbuzz unsubscribe and got VLM issue 2.

glorious · 01/10/2017 09:04

Me! I entered as my half marathon training was going really well at the time (I've done one before but it was going better). Then I did my ankle in and had to stop. So now I'm not sure I'd be fit enough to run but we'll see!

Imstyledilemma · 01/10/2017 08:59

Thanks Migrant! Smile

Migrant2 · 01/10/2017 08:56

Styledilemna ,just had to say I love your attitude and I'm so hoping you get a place! I dragged my bum off the sofa at 44 and now I've run several marathons and a 100km ultra. All of which have been done slowly but with utter determination. Us older plodders can conquer the world ( if we just get a ballot spot....)

Imstyledilemma · 01/10/2017 08:50

Can I join you?
Another one here who is stupidly excited and terrified in equal measures!

I entered the ballot in a purely 'seemed like a good idea at the time' frame of mind Blush
I'm an older, novice runner , who's only taken up running recently and who's only ever done a 5k,
So I would really have my work cut out for me if I did get a place.

One thing in my favour is I'm quite fit, a good weight and very stubborn, and I've discovered I enjoy running plodding so I would stick to the training plan, even if it killed me.
I would train as best I could, and come March, if I'm still not ready by then, I would defer to the following year. Sounds like a plan?

It's just my luck I will get a place! Shock

MyBlackCat · 01/10/2017 08:16

I'm in the ballot - 5th time. Really really want to do it but pretty sure I won't get in. I applied for a charity place but didn't get that either - maybe London doesn't like me!

I read it's a 1 in 23 chance this year from those that entered the ballot 🤞🏻

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timshortfforthalia · 01/10/2017 08:07

I just found a breakdown of how the 40000 places are allocated. There are about 20000 places for ballot entries. In 2016 there were 267000 ballot entries. Assuming the numbers stay the sane, that's one in thirteen chance.

Disclaimer. My maths may be completely wrong Grin

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90skid · 01/10/2017 07:41

Im also hoping for a ballot place Grin would be my first marathon but have decided if i dont get in i will do another instead. Blackpool is the same day and nearer to me so might do that!!

kazza106 · 01/10/2017 02:32

I'm also waiting. Only ever managed a half marathon so it will be 'interested' if I get in,🤔

Migrant2 · 01/10/2017 00:01

Looks like lots of you are looking at Brighton for 2018. It’s a big race. Brighton Mara has a Facebook page. Well worth reading all the post race comments from last year. It’s a great city, the community support is incredible. However it has had two consecutive years of organisations issues. I’d definitely be Very cautious, but surely they’ll have fixed it by now....

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