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London Marathon 2018

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    #62
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    Entered this today using my brothers address . Used an amazon invoice for books I ordered and he received over the weekend. Have asked him for a utility bill in case they don't accept that. Confirmation Email states that they will let me know by 3rd July of outcome and if they need further detail 5th July is the cutoff for receipt of additional info. July 7th is cut off for payment


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    #63
    Gavlor
    Registered Users Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭Gavlor


    Subzero3 wrote: »
    Are they normally that quick to respond? Anyone else apply and get a payment request. Just wondering when I should start ringing them lol

    Yeah I got mine the following day although they allow up to 7 working days iirc


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    #64
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    Gavlor wrote: »
    Yeah I got mine the following day although they allow up to 7 working days iirc

    Cheers, I will wait till Thursday, as I said I got the confirmation email but the website hung when I clicked summit application.


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    #65
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    They have always been super speedy for me, but I've generally had my details submitted before anyone else even realises it's open for applications. Others in the club have waited a bit longer.


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    #66
    Glencarraig
    Registered Users Posts: 1,446 ✭✭✭Glencarraig


    ooter wrote: »
    I've mentioned it in previous years but I stayed here before the marathon in 2016 and it was fine, tube station only down the road, not cheap but not ridiculously expensive compared to most other London hotels on marathon weekend.
    http://palmerslodges.com/swisscottage/hostel/


    Ibis Earls Court €266 for 3 nights for me and the missus, thats €44 each per night. Tube station 200 mtrs away. Have stayed here before. Never a complaint from me.


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    #67
    Gavlor
    Registered Users Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭Gavlor


    We stayed here last year, Westminster park plaza. central, close to the finish and right beside the tube station. Pool and sauna was nice after the run! €600 for 2 nights in a triple room with kitchen facilities. Very handy for your pre race breakfast etc


    https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/park-plaza-westminster-bridge.en-gb.html?aid=1288308;label=metagha-link-localuniversalIE-hotel-180016_dev-mobile_los-1_bw-6_dow-Sunday_defdate-1_room-0_lang-en_curr-EUR;sid=981af29d8b48a96f6b01f8de73b628b8;checkin=2018-04-21;checkout=2018-04-23;room1=A%2CA%2CA;ucfs=1;highlighted_blocks=18001602_91465416_0_0_0;srhp=1


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    #68
    innuendo141
    Registered Users Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭innuendo141


    Parcel Motel works!!! I just got my acceptance there!


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    #69
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    innuendo141 wrote: »
    Parcel Motel works!!! I just got my acceptance there!

    What day did u apply inuendo


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    #70
    innuendo141
    Registered Users Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭innuendo141


    Subzero3 wrote: »
    What day did u apply inuendo

    Last Tuesday.


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    #71
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    innuendo141 wrote: »
    Last Tuesday.

    Grand job. Takes a few days so. I attached the pdf of the result certificate from Dublin marathon will that do instead of I link to result


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    #72
    ooter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,992 ✭✭✭ooter


    Well that's good to know for future reference, just need to bag a GFA time now. :)


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    #73
    Glencarraig
    Registered Users Posts: 1,446 ✭✭✭Glencarraig


    Subzero3 wrote: »
    Grand job. Takes a few days so. I attached the pdf of the result certificate from Dublin marathon will that do instead of I link to result
    Yep, I sent them a pdf of the cert, accepted no problems at all.


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    #74
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    Glencarraig wrote: »
    Yep, I sent them a pdf of the cert, accepted no problems at all.

    I got no reply applied Thursday afternoon. Will have to ring them tomorrow I've a feeling it didn't go through with the system hanging.


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    #75
    psychozeb
    Registered Users Posts: 722 ✭✭✭psychozeb


    ooter wrote: »
    There's a shop that will photo that for you but I can't remember the name of it.

    Called into that shop,hopefully it won't be faulty.


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    #76
    Killerz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭Killerz


    I'm in. Looking forward to it now.


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    #77
    gucci
    Registered Users Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭gucci


    I'm in also. Fingers crossed for a solid sensible winter and will be able to give the sub 3 a rattle.
    Good luck everyone!


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    #78
    gucci
    Registered Users Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭gucci


    colin32 wrote: »
    It's extortionate prices to stay in London for Marathon. Some of cheaper hotels are kips
    fixed that for ya...I used to frequently visit London, not so much now, there are no cheap hotels!


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    #79
    neilc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭neilc


    In again!


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    #80
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    In also. Long way away but something to look forward to.


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    #81
    positron
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭positron


    I take it that you guys GFA entries? They haven't started processing they general lottery entries, have they?


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    #82
    psychozeb
    Registered Users Posts: 722 ✭✭✭psychozeb


    positron wrote: »
    I take it that you guys GFA entries? They haven't started processing they general lottery entries, have they?

    It's normally October when the general ballot results are out.


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    #83
    psychozeb
    Registered Users Posts: 722 ✭✭✭psychozeb


    Got my confirmation email:)


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    #84
    cullenswood
    Registered Users Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭cullenswood


    gucci wrote: »
    fixed that for ya...I used to frequently visit London, not so much now, there are no cheap hotels!
    What would be a decent area to stay if I planned on AirBnB'ing it for the marathon? No idea of London


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    #85
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    cullenswood wrote: »
    What would be a decent area to stay if I planned on AirBnB'ing it for the marathon? No idea of London

    Are you looking to fly back on Sunday, what airport are you likely to fly to/ from?

    If you are making a quick visit with just popping into the Expo last minute and straight back to the airport afterwards then probably look either for somewhere around Docklands or nearer the start such as Greenwich/ Blackheath and look for flights to London City.

    If you are staying for pints after and sight seeing/ parkrunning before then you could go mostly anywhere, but nearer the city centre for the finish would be best. You should probably avoid places on train lines directly between the city centre and Greenwich though as that could cause frustration getting to the start line as you may need to back track to the city in order to get a train back out again.


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    #86
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    I'm gonna go the Friday till Monday with family. Hilton Edgware road 550euro for 3 or premier inn Kings Cross 480 for 4, 2 adults + 2kids. Breakfast included.

    A man might better of going solo to guarantee 😴 sleep. Hopefully the little fella should have all his teeth by then lol


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    #87
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Subzero3 wrote: »
    I'm gonna go the Friday till Monday with family. Hilton Edgware road 550euro for 3 or premier inn Kings Cross 480 for 4, 2 adults + 2kids. Breakfast included.

    A man might better of going solo to guarantee �� sleep. Hopefully the little fella should have all his teeth by then lol

    After this year I'm delighted that we went on the Friday with the toddler. They were kicking off on the first night due to not knowing where they were and very little sleep was had, but then managed to properly tire them out during the day on Saturday and a better nights kip was had once they were more familiar with the room.


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    #88
    Subzero3
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    Yeah I will like the support, so they will be coming along. Did first marathon in Dublin and they didn't travel up with me. It was the only downer about doing it after the race. Ear plugs and hope for the best. 44 euro entry fee to, not bad at all.


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    #89
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Those who have entered Good For Age you have until this Friday to pay your entry fee or you will loose your place.


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    #90
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    All paid up, I'm in. Have to rectify the horror of 2013!!:D


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    #91
    noelearly
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭noelearly


    Think I should know this week. Not holding out much hope, did Berlin last week so would like to add to the majors.


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