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Anyone waiting on the London ballot?

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putthehamsterbackinitscage · 02/10/2018 11:27

A week to go till the ballot results are released...

I know there is little chance of getting in but it's beginning to feel like the build up to A level results day....

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HappyGowerGirl · 02/10/2018 12:24

Omg completely forgot that I entered😂😂😂 I’ll wait with you😀

putthehamsterbackinitscage · 02/10/2018 12:26

Nice to have company ...

It's a bit of a case of I want to get in but I'm equally scared that will mean I'm doing it...

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HappyGowerGirl · 02/10/2018 12:29

Yes I’m so excited and crapping
myself in equal measure!😂

AccidentallyRunToWindsor · 02/10/2018 12:30

Me too!

I'm actually a bit concerned as to what will happen if I actually get in!

Racmactac · 02/10/2018 12:37

Yes I'm waiting

But not actually sure I want to get in Grin

TheMouseInMyPocket · 02/10/2018 13:26

I'm waiting! Furthest I've ran is 10k so not sure it was a wise move to enter!

EverybodyKeepCool · 02/10/2018 13:32

I'm waiting! I did it in 2016 when I was younger and fitter so am now questioning why I entered the ballot this time knowing how bloody hard it is Grin

EverybodyKeepCool · 02/10/2018 13:32

And that should have said 2006!!

sheepysheep · 02/10/2018 13:36

I’m waiting - I’ve entered every year for the last five with no joy - maybe this is my lucky year .... Fingers crossed for all of us ☘️

AuntieStella · 02/10/2018 14:48

In a moment of madness, I entered.

Part of me has cold feet already IYSWIM as I'm not completely sure I want to do that distance at all (and if I don't get this one, I'm not entering any others). But, but but ......

The idea does appeal, and I've done a lot of 10k events this year and am currently half-marathon fit. If there was ever going to be time to step that up, it'll be this time round.

Anyone know what day they are posting?

putthehamsterbackinitscage · 02/10/2018 15:23

It's supposed to be next Monday onwards and contact them if you haven't heard by the end of next week...

Some people will get a magazine and letter, others an email ....

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tinydancer88 · 02/10/2018 15:27

I'm waiting! Five year in a row, and it would be my first marathon.

I'm a stone heavier than I'd like and haven't run as much as I should have in the last 6 weeks since starting a new job, so I have my work cut out!

CMOTDibbler · 02/10/2018 15:34

4th year in a row for me.

EdithDickie · 02/10/2018 18:06

Also waiting, third time for me

HappyGowerGirl · 02/10/2018 18:52

5th time for me too!!! It must happen for at least some of us!!!

flutterbean · 02/10/2018 18:53

Gosh that's come round quickly!!
First year entering the ballot, half of me wants a place and the other half would rather just watch 🙈

BertandQueenieforever · 02/10/2018 21:43

1st time for me. Really really want a place but know the chances are slim to none.
Fingers crossed for everyone!

BertandQueenieforever · 02/10/2018 22:15

Will anyone apply for a charity place if they don’t get in? I’ve been considering it but find the minimum fundraising targets really daunting.

CMOTDibbler · 02/10/2018 22:33

No, I couldn't possibly raise enough for a charity place

AuntieStella · 03/10/2018 07:40

I've registered an interest with one charity (for whom I've done one fundraising run before) but they have more expressions of interest than bond places, so I expect they'll go for those they think will raise the most (I don't have an employer to match funds, so I think I'll be well down the priority list)

ThursdayLastWeek · 06/10/2018 14:52

I am so happy I am not waiting this year.

I entered the ballot last year fully expecting a rejection - then I got in and actually had to run the bloody thing!

Good luck to you all!

BertandQueenieforever · 06/10/2018 17:26

That’s brilliant Thurs, I bet you loved it really! Grin

AuntieStella · 06/10/2018 19:46

I was talking to people at Parkrun this morning.

I think I've decided I really want a ballot place, and right now it's agonising!

I know it's only another weeks to wait, but it's nail biting !!!

LaundryHepburn · 07/10/2018 13:47

Me, my sister, my friend and her brother. My friend thinks one of us will get a place. I'm not holding my breath. I heard it's a 1/18 chance....

RocketPockets · 07/10/2018 13:54

My friend and I are both waiting! Did my first half today and really enjoyed it. Not sure I'd be up for doing a full marathon if I don't get into London though!!

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