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OK then, have you entered the London Marathon 2021 ballot? 😄 Tell us why or why not!
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Since they sent me about 10 emails it seemed rude not to! 😂 Anyway, it's fun 😊😊😊
I already have a place carried over from the 2020 race
I had just completed the Virtual One, I didn't know what I was doing 
Coz at the moment I can barely run for 30 minutes! Never say never though...
Definitely!!! xxx
Naw, there's so many other places I'd want to run over London. I get anxiety just thinking about being within the bounds of the M25! 🤣🤣 If I ever feel the need to enter an event I'd pick one with hills and better views 👍🏻😁
Yes, yes, yes! I want to run a marathon with some training behind me!!! Not sure I really want to run a big city event to be honest - something small and local would probably suit me better - but I'd definitely give it go if I got a place.
If you'd told me I'd write that 8 weeks ago, I'd have laughed at you and not believed it for one minute. How things change ...
I didn’t even know it was open 😞 I guess I’ll be waiting until 2022 then! At least it gives me time to train lol
The 2022 ballot will open on October 3rd 2021 for five days. If you do Facebook you could 'like' the London Marathon page to get news about it!
Thank you, I’ll do that. I might quickly research other races for next year just to see if there are any I can still get into
There are very few marathons listed for next year at the moment. Not sure if it's always like that (never looked before) or whether everyone's hanging fire because of Covid
Yes possibly they are waiting to see what happens. Worst case scenario, I will train for and run my own private marathon anyway.
There's bound to be something virtual if there's no real events - maybe even more creative by then too 😀
I did run it this year with my friend although I was not signed up for it. I too got several emails but didn't do the ballot this year. Reasons why.......I'm not sure if it will go ahead next year in London. I also have huge anxiety in large crowds. I did the London big half but that was nothing in comparison to the 45000 at the London marathon.
I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't happen. The crowds are actually insane, I have never heard such a noise!!!
I decided to use my deferred place following the virtual for 2022. It’s a few days before my 65th birthday which felt like a milestone. But also training during the summer I found tough! I may regret it if another deferral takes place!! Despite enjoying my virtual Marathon I’d love to run in London xx
Because the 2018 race didn't let me show what I was capable of. And it's a great day out.
Because my work colleague who runs told me to!🤣 I am probably the only person who is praying they don’t get picked! I’m thinking along the lines it’s highly unlikely I will get in, but if I do I’ll give it my best shot 😀
No - apart from the fact that I've only just cracked 10 miles, logistics are way too complicated!
Yes, that is true!
I live in rural France, so even in non-Covid, non-Brexit times I'd have to factor in travel and accommodation, as well as fit in everything around husband, dog and my teaching timetable!
Also, while I love the idea of taking part in such an iconic event as the London marathon, I'm not actually wild about London itself, I've never run with anyone else, and after 14.5 years of living in the back of beyond, I'm very out of practice at coping with cities.
Received the email and thought ...why not have a go
Have always wanted to do a marathon but never fit enough to do one. However since Jan been getting better and so far up to 13kms. Whether I get innor not my aim is to still do a marathon on October 3rd .
Excellent!!
Yes - a moment of madness 🤦🏻♂️😬😳😱
More in hope than expectation 😊 I might live to regret it if I get a place! 😂
No, I can't justify the time required to train properly for a full marathon.
Also, too worried about "doing a Paula Radcliffe", and I don't mean winning it.
Very wise xxx
I did apply with a firm expectation of being unsuccessful. I have always admired from afar and I feel that from an ability perspective I have never been in a better position to actually be able to complete it.
Well, you could be lucky! But if not, there are other options xxx
I just completed my first HM and after running for 2.5 hours think I have found my limit - the idea of running for at least twice as long is more than I think I aspire to, or would want to do. Now 10ks and maybe even 10 miles feel much more achievable (and even fun!) than I even would have thought!
That's awesome!!
So if you do a marathon, a half might seem fun? .... it's just logic 
(and yes I signed up for a marathon before I experienced my first HM and how the hell can i keep going fro at least double that lenght of time)
Well, if things go as planned, I'll be busy training for an ironman.
Oh blimey. Yes. Yes, I did. Yes, I too had a billion and one emails...I just can’t help myself. And you lot are so flippin’ inspiring what else could I do?!
Yes, you were not allowed not to enter! 😂😂😂
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No. I don’t want to invest the time training atm. Note the “atm” 🙄😳 While I think it would be an amazing atmosphere the thought of hanging around waiting for over an hour in the starting line puts me off big time.
I didn't find the waiting around too bad, but it was a lovely warm sunny morning when I did it!
Were there loos nearby 😖?
Loads of loos!
👍🙂
No interest in running in big cities ever.
Fair enough!
With you there. 👍🏻😁
come and join me on the Dulux London Trail revolution mid May (words might be in the wrong order)
Nah, not for me the bright lights. Cleethorpes in November's lovely 😁🥶❄️🌧☃️🌫🌊💨🌬💦
I entered for this year’s and didn’t get in, and I’ve since realised I’m quite relieved! Having run HM distance a few times now, I’ve admitted to myself that 13.1 miles is absolutely plenty for me thank you very much. 🤣
I've applied. 🤞 Fingers crossed I get a place and that it's a normal event. Not sure a virtual LM would be quite the same some how, and after reading about that woman who's LM app had GPS issues and caused her to run 50 miles by mistake really makes me nervous about virtual runs 🤣
Anyone know when the ballot results are out?
it was my birthday for the 2020 version and I thought ok why not.
I have done a couple of 30k runs (solo), can't imagine going the full marathon distance, yet.
