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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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SteamingPistons · 02/10/2017 14:22

No email or magazine yet... I want to know Angry I am so impatient!

Imstyledilemma · 02/10/2017 15:00

The postman's been.
Zilch. Nothing.

If we don't hear by today do you think that's it?
(that question is to those who have applied numerous times)

Imstyledilemma · 02/10/2017 15:03

Steaming, has the postman been?

TuftedLadyGrotto · 02/10/2017 15:03

No the magazines and emails go out over a number of days. They've got to send 250,000+ so do it in batches.

Imstyledilemma · 02/10/2017 15:06

Ooooh. Tufted, there's hope yet!

So, they do do it in batches Smile

SteamingPistons · 02/10/2017 15:16

Nothing here :(

peppatax · 02/10/2017 15:20

No email or mag Steaming?

My postie has been and nothing for me Sad

SteamingPistons · 02/10/2017 15:44

No email or mag yet.. I did check the real buzz thing early this morning and it didn't have a bib number so I'm not holding out much hope. I know it's silly because the odds were slim and it's a bit of a lottery but I' ve been feeling really down recently and this was a little bit of hope for something exciting. Now I feel really disappointed as I'm convinced I've not got in and not sure what to aim for now. Would love to do a european marathon but can't afford it as both DPs and his dad have big birthday's coming up (30th and 60th)

RamblingFar · 02/10/2017 16:01

SteamingPistons you could try Amsterdam. I reckon it's probably cheaper than doing London, unless you already live in London. Last time I did it, you could collect your race pack on the day. It's probably possible to fly out and back the same day, but if not I find hotel accommodation cheaper there than London. London has always cost me a fortune with travel, food and accommodation.

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timshortfforthalia · 02/10/2017 16:09

Steaming pistons, would you consider a smaller uk marathon? Much cheaper and you might appreciate something more low key.

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Imstyledilemma · 02/10/2017 16:35

Steaming, I've heard that the Great North Run sounds has a fantastic atmosphere. (even better than London Marathon apparently)
and it's a half marathon which is good.

Imstyledilemma · 02/10/2017 16:38

and someone mentioned Bath.

Which is filling up quickly.

I'm a bit wary of entering anything too short as surely that's usually filled with 'faster' runners? Confused or am I wrong?

Because I'm a novice by some standards, I'm more of a plodder, I would stand out like a sore thumb if the run is too short and too fast.

MyBlackCat · 02/10/2017 17:01

Another theory!

I didn't pay in advance so maybe there is hope yet!

Anybody else in London ballot?
Imstyledilemma · 02/10/2017 17:03

I'm definitely not in then.
I paid upfront and there's no bib no.

IrianOfW · 02/10/2017 17:10

Still waiting but not sure if that means anything.

LaurieFairyCake · 02/10/2017 17:12

Dh and I both got the Sorry Magazine when we got home today Sad There’s a letter in it too saying you haven’t got a place

Plus our training shirts (which are ok)

glorious · 02/10/2017 17:19

I'm still waiting too, though our post has been dodgy recently as we have building work. I think our builders thought I was mad coming to check for post twice today!

emummy · 02/10/2017 17:26

It can take all week for everything to go out so don't give up hope! Congrats to all who get in, it was my first marathon last year and I loved it!

Freshprincess · 02/10/2017 17:28

Joining in for the wait. I didn't get any post today at all. It sounds strange but I think I'll be excited if I get in, but also relieved if I don't.

LoudestRoar · 02/10/2017 17:34

They've said not to call the helpline till the 10th October, so guess its any time up till then

Nonotmenori · 02/10/2017 17:42

I didn't get in again this year. My top is so small I reckon it would fit my DS 😂 that'll teach me to go smaller thinking I'd be fit and trained this time

urbanrock · 02/10/2017 18:18

First time ballot entry here. Getting very excited, have even got my running gear on for the first time in 3 months.

I've looked at the real buzz and no bib number either.

peppatax · 02/10/2017 19:02

So hard because I’ve had nothing to say I’m in but nothing to say no either!

Notonthestairs · 02/10/2017 19:12

I've started getting emails inviting me to apply for charity places - there's my ballot answer I think Grin

LoudestRoar · 02/10/2017 19:19

Does VLM base bib numbers on when you applied? Mine is in the 6000's, which seems relatively low when I think of how many people get in..