Amazing people, amazing atmosphere, absolutely mezmerizing. Was sorely tempted to put in for the ballot when it was announced just now, had to sit on my hands so as not to pick up the iPad and log on...but with a sore right ITB from just doing a 10K perhaps it would be a step too far. Probably????? 
Happy running everyone.
I also gave been watching it on TV, not the main channel but the runners coming in at the finishing line, it's on the Red Button, with the time, the screen is split into 4 parts, if I have the sound up, you can hear the spectators congratulating the runners, the most common two words I hear are WELL DONE. 😊 🏃
You have a long time to think about it Gran4z; who knows what next year will bring? I couldn't run a year ago today! Just off for my mandatory slow 5k after my intervals spectacle! Hope my legs have are listening. 🐌🐌🐌
Hey BC, I'm curious about the intervals you do. Is there an app? or do you just wing it?
It is called JogRunSprint, an iPhone app which Dexy5 told me about; warning this app could be life changing...legs develop a mind of their own. It is really simple, and free. It just times a series of 30 second jog, 20 second run and 10 second sprint. You can set the number of repeats you want to do. It also builds in 2 minute walks, but I just slowly jog through them. I took it slowly on the first attempt and added a bit of oomph second time around...as in every new thing, taking it carefully is the key.😊
I got it too, from the same post, and it’s really easy to use. Just be sure you’re really well warmed up - the intervals are more testing than it looks like at first - at least for me! 🤪
Oh, I forgot. I set a 10 minute warm up period (jogging) before the intervals start...more Dexy advice.👍
Great, I will check it out - and warning appreciated! Mind you I think my legs already have minds of their own, they keep getting out of bed in the morning long before I’m at all ready or keen to follow 😂.
I’ve used JogRunSprint Gran4z - and I can confirm it’s mighty hard word, but lots and lots of fun (when it’s over!) 😅😅
Didn’t it look like the best fun ever? I know a marathon is way beyond my capabilities ...... but to be able to take part in an event like that must be fabulous. ❤️
I had a friend running it for the first time today. I can’t wait to hear how she got on! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
But the thing is...is it beyond us? When we started C25k we could hardly run 60s, and now lots of us do 10K. So is it really beyond our abilities 🙃? My right leg says no...but with care, good training, physio, cross training maybe we could. What do you think?
Enter the ballot. Build up to a half over the next 6 months. When you find out if you’re in, in October, you’ll be in a great position to go up to full if needs be.
Most people don’t get in but fingers crossed 🤞🏽
I’ve entered too 👍🏽
That makes lots of sense, and yes it’s very tempting ....... 😅
I have my first 10k race next weekend. I’ll see how I get on running in a massive crowd - if I come back all elated, I might just enter! (And I’m pretty sure I will! 😅)
I’m typing this thinking how bonkers that sounds, but I have to admit it looked utterly amazing today. Can you imaging how it would feel running in that iconic race? 😍
Btw, my friend did it in 4hr 2mins. She’s over the moon!
Sorry for jumping in but if you are tempted, don't delay - the ballot closes at 5pm on Friday 3 May!
Jump in, that's brilliant, 
its good...have you entered the ballot? I'm so tempted ... nothing to loose really.
Does it? Oh wow, I’ve been watching the coverage and feel so tempted. 😳🏃♀️
Wow, your friend did amazingly well.
She did amazingly well, she’s so pleased with her time! 👍🎉
I did 10K on at the Brighton Marathon weekend. My first, was amazing...anxious before, worried about the crowd, not the running...that was O.K. except for the boring ITB strain.
So good luck with the 10K next week...but the ballot closes on 3rd May so better go for it now!! Think I shall! Must be bonkers!
Have you entered? If you have I will! OMG!!!! 😅😅😅
I just entered! 😅😅 I have officially lost the plot! I should run for the Snail Appreciation Society! 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌
Seems like we've all lost the plot simultaneously 😂🙃🎉, we've all gone and entered the London Marathon 2020! This is totally bonkers 😳. Fun though!
Unbelievable! 😅😅
I really hope there is such a thing! I want to run for them too! 🐌🐌🐌🏃♀️🏃♀️🐌🐌
I watched my sister run it a few years ago and spectating was amazing so cant imagine the buzz you get running. Go for it 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️#believe
Really...well I'm going for it! Signed up for the ballot. That's 3 of us this evening, Sandraj39, Cheekychipmunks and me! How about you? You could join us. It's fun...possibly 😎
Yay!! Go u!! 🤞🤞.
If you watch the elite start, there's a young man in pink shorts running with the top guys for the first mile. He's my sons housemate. He set a marathon pb of 2.33 and got himself on the telly!
On the Couch
nature on the doorstep
Off the couch! (🤞) 
Progress report from the Half Marathon training :)
