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| Graham |
London 2010My deferred entry cheque has just been cashed. Yayy!! Unfinished business. |
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| mikemoreton |
they have taken money off my credit card. DOes that mean I'm in? | ||
| Karl C |
Mike, only if you didn't bequeath. | ||
| mikemoreton |
Oh ok. I bequeathed, so can wait | ||
| Steffan |
My cheque is cashed, 2010 is oooooooooooooooooooonnnn!
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| Stevie |
Nice one mate, mine hasnt, charity place it is then 
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| Karl C |
Ok, magazines are in the post....are you in ? | ||
| Pammie |
Yes yes yes Yes yes yes Yes yes yes | ||
| Jez |
Got my number, got your number?
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| Andy F |
Im in
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| Lee O |
Yep im in
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| Old Vic |
Me too | ||
| bobby |
MarathonBrian and I both not in. Brian intends to appeal but I think am almost relieved. |
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| Tony T |
I didn't get in!!!! | ||
| mikemoreton |
I have a nice red jacket now. *phew* | ||
| boabmac1 |
I'm pleased to see so many getting a place.
Gutted I'm not in! There's always a bright side:- see you at the expo by the Free London Pride stall! The Jacket- there is something essentially wrong with a grown man wearing a jacket emblazoned with Virgin! |
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| gmike |
Red jacket for me. | ||
| Andy Hibbins |
Jacket for me too. | ||
| pete the young one |
I'm in! woohoo! brighton and london challenge here i come. | ||
| Ian J |
New Red Jacket to wear to the club tonight |
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| mike s |
whoops that was not ment to happen, did not get a ballot place but was one of the lucky 1000 who got a place via the bequest draw, have a goal and a half now, Brighton and London, any offers for the Brighton place will be considered. | ||
| mikey |
I’m in ….
But don’t think I’m going to bother this time Think I’ll carry it over to 2011 Works better for me then, and will allow me to concentrate on Jogle training in 2010 !!!! |
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| tonibella |
I'm in - my first ballot place after 5 years tryinig - bit gutted about not getting the jacket though! | ||
| Pete the OLD one |
You can have my Jacket if you want Toni. I have been rejected so many times that I could open up my own shop. | ||
| JBD |
I have a 'magazine for unsuccessful applicants' - they don't even break it to you gently - just Brighton for me then....just as well really. | ||
| SIMON G |
Another better luck next year magazine for me! Here's to 4th time lucky!! Well done to all that got in successfully. | ||
| Lee O |
Like Toni i had 4 knock backs on spin to get in at last, 5th time lucky | ||
| Karl C |
nope, not me.
Just the one marathon in April then. Brighton here we come ! |
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| Morgan |
I've joined Butlins as I have a shiney new Red Coat, Doh! | ||
| Terry T |
And the morale of todays story children is....when you get a deferred entry,make sure you check the bloody date that you have to return it by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you know anybody who's done this recently -I do! :confused5:
Shall have to be an embarrassed spectator next year-but good luck to all that have got in this year. 
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| Gary Pitman |
4th knockback for me. Barcalona and North Dorset marathons for me next year | ||
| Steffan |
Got my GFA acceptance form (Yaaaay) but they've put my name down as STAFFAN!!!
I thought it was only Mike who got the spelling wrong!
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| Karl C |
found this today - may be of help to some :
Evaluate your fitness If at the moment the only thing that runs is your nose then great! This is your starting point and the marathon finish line is your end point. We all need to start somewhere so find out where your somewhere is! This article will help you - http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/training-for-a-marathon/ Select a training plan Trying to prepare for a marathon without a training plan is like trying to find a new town, without map. To successfully set off on this journey towards marathon success, you need to follow a structured training plan that is right for your fitness levels. Starting to train now will obviously increase your fitness levels so that when you start your marathon specific training program you will be a lot fitter! I suggest for the remainder of the year you start a 5k or 10k training program. Preparation is the key to success! http://www.realbuzz.com/shop/category/pdfs/ Get the right gear! Quite simply to start with you need basic shorts and t-shirt (and for the ladies a fitted sports bra). But as you progress with the training you will undoubtedly want to get clothing that won't chafe, and will suit the season you're training in. For many Summer is now behind us and we are going into a period of cold windy weather. Shorts and a cotton T-shirt will simply make your training harder and uncomfortable! However, you should really invest in a pair of trainers that suit your running style. There are many running shops which can assess your 'gait' and give advice on the correct shoes. Why don’t you get yourself a Christmas gift early! This article will help you with more clothing and shoe advice! http://www.realbuzz.com/running-gear/ How much training do I need to do? Up to a point, the more training you do the better. However it is vital that you allow for rest and recovery too. Your training plan should comprise a careful blend of long runs, recovery sessions, and faster-paced training as you build up your marathon specific endurance. For more information on training plans visit: http://www.realbuzz.com/shop/category/pdfs/ |
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| Karl C |
Running Brighton and London now - bring it on !
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| gmike |
... I've had enough of marathons he said ... too much time training he said ... London 09 is my swansong he said 
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| Karl C |
yes, and you should know by now I talk a load of b+ll+cks!
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