Is anyone training for a marathon?

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I'm training for a marathon in July, got a couple of halves coming up too.

Anyone else? It's my first so would love to get any tips?

@Petalpup Just wanted to resurrect the thread and say good luck for Sunday!

I have one in October. Will be my first as my others were all cancelled.

Got a half next month. And a duathlon this month.

@Chesneyhawkes1 Oooh which one are you doing in October?

Duathlon sounds good, my goal is a Triathlon soon but need to get over my aversion of the bike…

@FellRunner94 it's at Bedford autodrome. Both the half and the full.

This will be my first duathlon. I only got a bike in March. Swimming is my nemesis. I just can't get into it. So duathlon only for me 😂

Just wandering by to send positive thoughts to all those with autumn marathons.

Is it true that the London ballot for 2022 will be opening on Sunday?

@AuntieStella

Just wandering by to send positive thoughts to all those with autumn marathons.

Is it true that the London ballot for 2022 will be opening on Sunday?

Yes it is, closes on the 8th.

I'm going to enter in case there's a place up for grabs with my club - you have to enter the ballot to be eligible.

I'm always tempted when the ballot comes around - the first time I entered it, I was really disappointed. But I think I've secretly been relieved each time I've been oofed after that one!

I've just signed up for the Paris marathon next year! I've done a half and 10 mile runs but never anything so far before! I do interval training and a couple of easy short runs per week so hoping I'll be OK come April!