Ooops i really haven't just done that have I?

[Realfoodieclub]

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

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

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

[Blistersister78 Graduate10]

Sssshhh me too! Lol Good luck x

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Blistersister78]

Yay Good luck too.  Will keep quiet. 

[Jaxsy_runs in reply to Blistersister78]

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

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Jaxsy_runs]

Good luck too. 

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

Me too Rfc!😊😆

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

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 in reply to aliboo70]

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

[agedsnailspace Graduate10]

You and me both!

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

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to agedsnailspace]

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

[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

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Bunnygirl55]

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. 

[AndyD Graduate10]

Ooopps...me to...

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to AndyD]

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.  

[AndyD Graduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub]

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

[Terrorrun Graduate10]

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

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Terrorrun]

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

[benwill Graduate10]

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)

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to benwill]

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

[AdamB Graduate10 in reply to benwill]

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...

[Steve_L Graduate10]

I did, as well!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Steve_L]

One more on the waiting bench good luck. 

[AncientMum Graduate10]

Good for you RFC. Got my fingers crossed for you

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to AncientMum]

Thank you.

[misswobble Graduate10]

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?

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

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

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Mums the word

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you😀. 

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Fingers crossed for you RFC  😊

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. 

[dagshar]

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

[misswobble Graduate10]

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!

[poppypug Graduate10]

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

[folkieboater Graduate10]

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