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RealfoodieclubGraduate10
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The ballot for next years London marathon is open and I might of just filled in the form.  My family would kill me if they knew but I just thought it might keep my training going until October.  I'm sure I won't get in but I just couldn't help myself.   Shhhhhhhh we will keep it between ourselves.😉.  

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Exciting :) if a bit naughty...? Hope it has the desired effect on your training :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to

Thank you.  Definitely a bit naughty but then I've always had that side of me.😀. 

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Blistersister78Graduate10

Sssshhh me too! Lol Good luck x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toBlistersister78

Yay Good luck too.  Will keep quiet. 

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Jaxsy_runs in reply toBlistersister78

..naughty but nice Rfc! Oh ...plus one more on the ballot....me!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toJaxsy_runs

Good luck too. 

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aliboo70Graduate10

Me too Rfc!😊😆

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toaliboo70

Yay.  Strangely enough I know it's so hard to get in but it feels like buying a lottery ticket but waiting months for the result.  You get to keep the hope alive 😀. 

Jaxsy_runs profile image
Jaxsy_runs in reply toaliboo70

Glad to see we didn't have to pay upfront!

agedsnailspace profile image
agedsnailspaceGraduate10

You and me both!

...and just in case you get lucky, the guardian introduced some new marathon training apps this year...

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toagedsnailspace

Yay.   I will have a look at that after my HM this weekend.  Something to do while I recover.  😀.

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Bunnygirl55

Hi I was so relieved to read your post as, after a large glass of wine yesterday, I too entered the ballot! I've watched the marathon many times in London and thought I'd really like to challenge myself and try that but never actually had the courage. Since starting the c25k I've gradually progressed to running 3x 5ks a week and making one of those longer and have done a couple of 10k's, fairly slowly but progress none the less. I haven't told anyone, only you! that I've entered the ballot and I'm placing myself in the hands of fate to see if I get offered a place. I did look at entering independently as a charity place but minimum sponsorship is £2000 and I don't think I can raise that much so fingers crossed. 

I wish you luck with your entry too and will look out for your posts in October  when I believe we will be informed. In meantime 'keep running' xx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toBunnygirl55

Yes I think an extra glass of wine was involved here last night as well.  There are going to be a few of us watching out for the postman in October I think.  Good luck. 

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AndyDGraduate10

Ooopps...me to... :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toAndyD

Hehe wouldn't it be great if we all got in.  I would have some major explaining to do but Ive got my positive  head on.  

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AndyDGraduate10 in reply toRealfoodieclub

That would be great! I've been thinking for a bit that 2017 may be THE year.. if not this one, perhaps another :-)

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TerrorrunGraduate10

Oohhh, how very brave and exciting for you ( all ):) 

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toTerrorrun

Thank you, that's exactly how it feels.😀. A bit like being a kid again. 

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benwillGraduate10

Last year i had two glasses of wine.  One glass when i entered the London ballet, then i had to have a second glass when i got rejected.   It was the morning after the second glass i found and email confirming my place in the 2016 Brighton marathon.   

I say this as I don't want you guys falling into the same trap I did, dont have a glass of wine when you get rejected. (although Brighton marathon was excellent)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply tobenwill

Hehe glasses of wine seem to be a common theme.  Brighton has a great reputation for being fun. 

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AdamBGraduate10 in reply tobenwill

If you get itchy fingers after a rejection and a glass of wine, keep away from londonedinburghlondon.com/ in January when entries open.

OK - you'll need a bike for this one, rather than your running shoes, but everyone I know who's finished it tells me it's fun (though they may not admit it at the time).

It's a little bike ride from London to Edinburgh to London (1400K) and they give you just under 5 days to do it in...

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Steve_LGraduate10

I did, as well!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toSteve_L

One more on the waiting bench good luck. 

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AncientMumGraduate10

Good for you RFC. Got my fingers crossed for you

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toAncientMum

Thank you.

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misswobbleGraduate10

Oh it's your choice, so why not.  It's not like they have to run it with you 😊

When do you hear back from race HQ?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply tomisswobble

They don't let us know until  October so the dream can be kept alive,

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Mums the word ;)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply toju-ju-

Thank you😀. 

Fingers crossed for you RFC  😊

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to

Thank you. 

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dagshar

Me too and I haven't told anyone other than the facebook group yet! :-)

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misswobbleGraduate10

Nah don't say owt, if folks are going to put a damper on it.  At least we won't!  Yeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, going mad already!  

Calm down Wobble.  

Schtum!

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poppypugGraduate10

Oh isn't it exciting !!!! I went on there just to have a look !

 What surprised me was the price . I think £39.00 for the London Marathon is good  value , considering that the GMR 10k is £36.00. I think the Great Runs are getting too expensive now , I know they are great events but it seems such a shame . You pays yer money , I suppose :-)

Oh Good Luck everybody , I hope you all get lucky. I wonder what criteria they use for selection or is it just random ? xxx

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folkieboaterGraduate10

Me too. T'will be a grand old party if we all get in. 😘

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