London Marathon 2018 Ballot Results

[Tomas]

If you entered the ballot for the London Marathon 2018, how did it go?

Congratulations if you got in. Commiserations if you didn't.

I got the dreaded Sorry magazine and nice long-sleeved running top. The top feel a bit thinner than last year's. Although it has a few reflective details, it is black (again). Who came up with the brilliant idea of making a top for running on low-light dark, gloomy winter days or evenings black?!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Sorry to hear that you missed out Tomas xx

I actually got the pink bunny man magazine, London Marathon here I come!!

I'm too excited to think...

[Tomas Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Congratulations roseabi , that's wonderful news!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Tomas]

Thank you!

[C3PO Marathon in reply to roseabi]

That's fantastic, roseabi ! Congratulations! I hope you're doing a victory dance.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to C3PO]

Thank you 3PO! I am now sitting down in a state of shock!!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Oh, congratulations roseabi ! That's really good news!😀😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Congratulations! That's so exciting!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

Thank you, yes it is!

[AndyD Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Great news... well done... let the training begin !!

I actually heard that the pink bunny man on the front cover didn't actually get a place!!! Bet he's gutted.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to AndyD]

Thanks Andy! Yes, I saw that, poor chap - definitely a disincentive to wearing fancy dress

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Great well done

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

Thank you

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Hopefully, they will let me know soon!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

Yes indeed, fingers crossed!

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

It seems loads of people have got in via the ballot, not sure there are many places left!

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon in reply to roseabi]

That's brilliant roseabi ! I can remember the day I got the 'right' magazine in 2015, ready for last year. It was a combination of shock and excitement! Can't wait to hear about your training.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Eatcakeandrun]

Aw thanks EatCake!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Oh bad luck Tomas ! 🙁 No news here as yet, but after a summer of injury I would have a lot of work to do if I do get in...preparing myself for a Sorry magazine (although still secretly hoping for a pink bunny magazine!)🙂

[PippiRuns]

Sorry you didn't get in, Tomas. And congrats to you roseabi . What an experience! I'm not even considering the distance and think you are both incredibly tough to be running marathons - London or no London!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to PippiRuns]

Thank you

[turnturtle Marathon]

I didn't get in either Tomas, but if I finish sub 6 hours in this Sunday's Yorkshire marathon I will get good for age entry for London 2019 and will not need to enter the bloody ballot ever again!

[Tomas Marathon in reply to turnturtle]

That in itself is a good reason to power through Sunday, turnturtle

I'll be running the 10 mile version on Sunday. A good for age entry is wildly out of reach for me.

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon in reply to turnturtle]

Good luck TT! I will be cheering you on from London!

[siwaller in reply to turnturtle]

I'd need a sub 3.15 (might be a little longer now I've hit the big 50), I did a 1.30 half last year but had a foot op since so had to cancel a few marathons. Still waiting for my yay or nay.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Congratulations roseabi

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

It won't let me edit!! Was going to say that quite a few I know have got in too,I haven't heard yet !😕

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Sorry you didn't get in, Tomas. Yes, I agree, a black top is very odd for winter running. I suppose at least it's not pink like the Bunny Man.

[ju-ju- Marathon]

I didnt enter but good luck to those who did!!!

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done Roseabi! 🙂 Commiserations Tomas ☹️

I couldn't hack those crowds or bother with the logistics of the planning and organisation for such an event, and take my hat off to those who can and do 🙂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks Miss W!

[mfamilias Half Marathon]

I still close my eyes and stick my fingers in my ears when anyone talks about marathons. Congratulations, roseabi , and commiserations to you, Tomas, although I'm sure you'll find another one to shine in

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to mfamilias]

Thanks MFam!

[benwill Marathon]

I am still waiting, but I should imagine it be like all the other ballots I enter just waiting for Laura to drop through the letterbox.

Anyway I still have brighton marathon to do next year!

[Madge50 Marathon]

I've just got the, ladies 'sorry' top - I do like it, just my type of thing as a base layer for the winter..........think I'm a bit relieved actually.............secretly a tiny, tiny, tiny bit disappointed 😉.......although OH hasn't got his response yet........and if he gets in, I just might have to go into battle for a charity place.......😳😱

This running lark sure is mad crazy.......😜......what on earth has happened to me......

Mx

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

Bad luck Madge!😕 Next year maybe...

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, not sure about that........the thought of all the training really scares me.....but who knows, by the time it opens again next year.........😉

Mx

[AncientMum Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

Crumbs Madge, didn't realise you'd entered!!

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to AncientMum]

Yes, that was certainly a rush of blood to the head after watching it etc., not something I’ve ever had the desire to do, not on my bucket list, but if I was going to do it, it’d have to be London......just the thought of the training makes me feel ill 🤢

Highly unlikely to try again.......

Mx

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon]

Bad luck Tomas, and better luck next time. But there's plenty of other marathons out there 😉 So no excuses!

[Tomas Marathon in reply to Eatcakeandrun]

Thanks Eatcakeandrun. I knew the odds were against me, so as well as entering the London ballott, I also signed up for Paris (also in April). So training will commence as planned

[Kallyfudge Marathon]

I didn't get the magazine in post just by email. Didn't get in, was my 1st year trying though! I think good for age might be possible in another year, gives me something to aim for at Manchester marathon or another one, even though its a bit optimistic! So now will start looking for a marathon! HM a week on Sunday

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Email rejection received today🙁 - slightly relieved if I'm honest (although I would have been wildly excited if I'd got in!) 🤗Well done to those who were successful - I will try again next year!

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

OH didn’t get in either so there is a sigh of relief in this household 😂........really not sure if I’d try again, we love our 10k’s and have the HM’s as the challenge.......

If I was going to do one it would have to be London.......

Mx

[AncientMum Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

Good luck for your trail HM on Sunday xx

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks hon, this one is going to be done in stages, one water station at a time........😂.......lord knows how long it’ll take me........I’m just hoping to get within the 3 hour cut off time.....🚶‍♀️🐌

Mx

[AncientMum Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

You'll be fine Sweetie, just fine. All that baseline fitness will come to the rescue. Looking forward to the race report x

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

Rejection email here as well. I'm in the slightly relieved group too, not sure I would have been up to it.

[jojo57 Half Marathon]

I applied when basking in the glow of a longish run that had gone slightly well. Once my application was in I was relieved by comments from friends that I wouldn't get a place - it takes YEARS I was told. And I didn't actually get a place in the ballot - but then won a bloody place because I had said they could keep my sodding fee if I didn't get in.

Here begins the hard work!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to jojo57]

Do you mean you got a place in the London Marathon?

If so, congratulations!!!!

[jojo57 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you!

[Tomas Marathon in reply to jojo57]

So you did end up getting a place? Congratulations!!!

[jojo57 Half Marathon in reply to Tomas]

Thank you!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to jojo57]

Oo - go for it! Well done!🙂

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to jojo57]

Wowsers! Good luck to you! I don’t think I could hack the training, so secretly I am more than relieved at not getting a place..... so hats off to you......i am in awe of anyone who manages a marathon.

Mx

[C3PO Marathon]

I received my commiserations email yesterday, but luckily have my charity place to fall back on.

[AncientMum Half Marathon]

Bad luck Tomas and congratulations roseabi x

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks Mum!

[John_W Marathon]

I got the "Sorry" magazine...

I then failed again in our works club ballot (4 names in the hat for 1 place)

But I now have a place!

See my latest post.

Congrats to roseabi & jojo57 ! See you there!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to John_W]

Thanks! Congrats to you too!!

[C3PO Marathon in reply to John_W]

Congrats! I’ll also see you there. 😜