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London Marathon 22/4/2012

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    #482
    robinph
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    Green is the celebrity area I thought.

    Anyway, not a hope of getting into another area or even starting in the wrong zone in that area. Well you may be able to move back a zone but wouldn't count on it.


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    #483
    shels4ever
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    robinph wrote: »
    Green is the celebrity area I thought.

    Anyway, not a hope of getting into another area or even starting in the wrong zone in that area. Well you may be able to move back a zone but wouldn't count on it.
    Are the zones within waves based on times ? Can't remember what time I put done.


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    #484
    Brianderunner
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    shels4ever wrote: »
    Are the zones within waves based on times ? Can't remember what time I put done.

    Good point never thought of that. I probably won't be running anyway so it doesnt matter too much :rolleyes:


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    #485
    peter kern
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    robinph wrote: »
    Green is the celebrity area I thought.

    Anyway, not a hope of getting into another area or even starting in the wrong zone in that area. Well you may be able to move back a zone but wouldn't count on it.

    not sure i think red is the more competeive zone and green a bit slower.
    anyway if you are sure there is no way to change than this is good enough for me.
    cheers.
    If anybody has done it I d love to hear how you managed to change the areas .

    and yes zones based on given start times


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    #486
    shels4ever
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Good point never thought of that. I probably won't be running anyway so it doesnt matter too much :rolleyes:
    I think i might have put 3:30 down, but that could have been for Berlin, You defo not running?


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    #487
    opus
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Good point never thought of that. I probably won't be running anyway so it doesnt matter too much :rolleyes:

    Still 6 days away Brian, even if you don't think your target time is on the cards wouldn't it be worth running around anyway to soak in the atmosphere?

    Got my last 13m run out of the way early on Sunday morning, went grand so hopefully pretty much set for next w/end. Today is my first day with zero running for weeks, don't know what to do with myself :)


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    #488
    Brianderunner
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    shels4ever wrote: »
    I think i might have put 3:30 down, but that could have been for Berlin, You defo not running?
    opus wrote: »
    Still 6 days away Brian, even if you don't think your target time is on the cards wouldn't it be worth running around anyway to soak in the atmosphere?


    I know but this thing has lasted nearly 6 weeks and its not getting much better unfortunately. Felt light headed a lot of today again and legs totally dead. Another doc visit tomorrow when i'm sure he'll tell me not to run.

    Tbh a month off running might be the only way to beat this. I'm looking into deferring just in case the GFA standard changes in 2013.

    But i'll be present in the pub for the entire duration, no worries there ;)


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    #489
    Podge83
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    Evelyn Cusack giving out sh1t weather for London for next Sunday. Good thing its still too far a way for an accurate forecast :D


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    #490
    robinph
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    peter kern wrote: »
    not sure i think red is the more competeive zone and green a bit slower.
    anyway if you are sure there is no way to change than this is good enough for me.
    cheers.
    If anybody has done it I d love to hear how you managed to change the areas .

    and yes zones based on given start times

    This is my approximate understanding of the coloured starts from what I've picked up in various places:

    Green will certainly have slower people in it, but I think it is a small start area with just "special" people in it.
    Red is fast good for age followed by charity runners.
    Blue is elite, followed by deferred entries and ballot.


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    #491
    TheRoadRunner
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    hmmmmmmm, sickness has hit chez roadrunner. The mrs has a sinus infection and a cold. Jnr has croup. I've taken to the back bedroom but in reality if I'm going to pick something up, better early in the week than later. There are a couple of hazmat suits in work, thinking of nicking one for the rest of the week

    Trekkchem_Light.jpg


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    #492
    robinph
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    There has to be a world record opportunity in that outfit.


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    #493
    Cartman78
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    2 of my workmates have been coughing & spluttering for the last few days as well so wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of those hazmat suits if there's any spare ;)

    One of my running buddies either pulled or badly twanged his hamstring on Sunday - gutted for him. We were both looking to go sub 3:10 (and prob would have pushed each other pretty close on the day) but can't see him being anywhere near 100% on the day now

    Debating whether to go for a gentle <5k jaunt tonight or tomorrow - would be more of a mental exercise than anything to do with my legs at this stage.

    Anyway, hope everyone's preparation is going to plan. I haven't started packing just yet but several key pieces of kit have been identified and strategically positioned close to my bag :cool:


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    #494
    robinph
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    Cartman78 wrote: »
    Anyway, hope everyone's preparation is going to plan. I haven't started packing just yet but several key pieces of kit have been identified and strategically positioned close to my bag :cool:

    Some advice on things you shouldn't forget from the Paris Marathon magazine apparently:

    http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/attachments/general-running-chat/2868d1334596436-amusing-english-translation-paris-marathon-magazine-photo.jpg


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    #495
    Brianderunner
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    robinph wrote: »
    Some advice on things you shouldn't forget from the Paris Marathon magazine apparently:

    http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/attachments/general-running-chat/2868d1334596436-amusing-english-translation-paris-marathon-magazine-photo.jpg

    "2 small bandages for your tits", lol :D


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    #496
    Cartman78
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    I'm not sure what a "jogging international poncho" is either but I reckon my jumper-that-I-haven't-worn-for-5-years-and-Tesco-industrial-max-strength-bin-bag-combo will probably do the same job


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    #497
    TheRoadRunner
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    robinph wrote: »
    Some advice on things you shouldn't forget from the Paris Marathon magazine apparently:

    http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/attachments/general-running-chat/2868d1334596436-amusing-english-translation-paris-marathon-magazine-photo.jpg

    I'm after spitting coffee all over my computer screen, classic


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    #498
    shels4ever
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    Do people get much work done marathon week? i'm finding it hard to focus on much else.....


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    #499
    rainbow kirby
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    shels4ever wrote: »
    Do people get much work done marathon week? i'm finding it hard to focus on much else.....

    Probably not a good idea to plan anything important work-wise for marathon week :pac:


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    #500
    shels4ever
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    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Probably not a good idea to plan anything important work-wise for marathon week :pac:
    The main planning for the week was an early finish on Thursday and Day off on Friday :).


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    #501
    Wally Runs
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    I have been lurking on this forum for a few weeks and now that it is upon me, I am ready to add my input.

    I will be there too and I am planning 3.55, but like many at this point I am happy to have got in and I am determined to enjoy the day. I will see you all in the Coal Hole at some point.

    I will be in a fetching orange singlet (Bray Runners) and I am somewhere in one of the blue pens. See you there (or thereabouts).

    Wally


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    #502
    TheRoadRunner
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    Cartman78 wrote: »
    2 of my workmates have been coughing & spluttering for the last few days as well so wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of those hazmat suits if there's any spare ;)

    A few years back in the week leading up to Boston I made a bit of a stir in work when I insisted that two of my work colleagues should go home sick as they were literally blowing snot all over our open plan office. I think they thought I was joking and when they turned up for work the following day I told my bemused boss (a very easy going person obviously) I was working at home for the rest of the week. By the end of the week I reckon half of the 20 people in our office were out sick. I think I proved my point :)


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    #503
    robinph
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    Those of you on the Blue and Green starts get to run through a live fire shooting range:
    VLM on Facebook wrote:
    We have a little something to tell you...

    ROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS

    An Olympic shooting test event will be taking place at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich week commencing 15th April, including Marathon day.

    The race will still use Ha Ha Road which is through the event venue, but there will be no access for spectators or vehicles in this area.

    All runners should be aware that you may hear the sound of gun fire from the test event from 09:00am onwards. This is nothing to worry about!


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    #504
    shels4ever
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    robinph wrote: »
    Those of you on the Blue and Green starts get to run through a live fire shooting range:

    :)


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    #505
    Cartman78
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    shels4ever wrote: »
    Do people get much work done marathon week? i'm finding it hard to focus on much else.....

    Getting feck all done....spending a lot of time on here, 5 day forecast, figuring out best Tube route to the start, deciding on a spending limit at the expo etc.

    Was actually supposed to be in London today doing a presentation but luckily it's been postponed until next month.


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    #506
    shels4ever
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    Cartman78 wrote: »
    Getting feck all done....spending a lot of time on here, 5 day forecast, figuring out best Tube route to the start, deciding on a spending limit at the expo etc.

    Was actually supposed to be in London today doing a presentation but luckily it's been postponed until next month.

    Tubeplanner is great :)


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    #507
    Brianderunner
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    Cartman78 wrote: »
    Getting feck all done....spending a lot of time on here, 5 day forecast, figuring out best Tube route to the start, deciding on a spending limit at the expo etc.

    Was actually supposed to be in London today doing a presentation but luckily it's been postponed until next month.

    Where you staying? Couple of tube suspensions on Sunday.

    Lucky your not here today. Its lashing rain, windy and freezing at the mo.


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    #508
    TheRoadRunner
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Where you staying? Couple of tube suspensions on Sunday.

    Lucky your not here today. Its lashing rain, windy and freezing at the mo.

    So are you running or not. Don't have me to give you a HTF................

    If not you may have to act as a water/sportsdrink boy!


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    #509
    Cartman78
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Where you staying? Couple of tube suspensions on Sunday.

    Lucky your not here today. Its lashing rain, windy and freezing at the mo.

    Staying in Bayswater - should be about a 46 min journey on the day according to the TFL planner. That includes a 12 min walk so will have to factor in some time there for inevitably getting lost and general faffing about


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    #510
    Brianderunner
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    TheRoadRunner wrote: »
    So are you running or not. Don't have me to give you a HTF................

    If not you may have to act as a water/sportsdrink boy!

    Cant say for sure yet.

    Was at the doctor today, there is nothing seriously wrong with me thankfully. He's almost sure i have/had a virus caused by overdoing it in February. I was passed fit to run it by him, but he said i wouldnt be able to perform at peak level.

    I really don't want to miss out so i'm more than likely to run at this stage, but i'll see how the rest of the week goes. Still a bit woozy/light headed.


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    #511
    Brianderunner
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    Cartman78 wrote: »
    Staying in Bayswater - should be about a 46 min journey on the day according to the TFL planner. That includes a 12 min walk so will have to factor in some time there for inevitably getting lost and general faffing about

    Queensway tube on the central line is quite close to you too. Circle line is slow and painful anytime i've got it.

    I see that route alright yeah, Embankment and Charing Cross are right beside each other, just a short walk up the hill away from the river.


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