Third time unlucky! Ah well, it’s made me glad I decided to aim for a local one this October instead. Anyone in?
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Oh, I'm sorry to hear! It must be really tough to get a spot on that race.
Thanks! It’s a lottery-you put yourself in the ballot and allegedly some people get places. Ill believe it when I see it!!
There’s always next year.
Allegedly...love it...!!! Maybe I'll join you in a couple of years!!
I got a ballot place in Oct ‘22, so they do exist. Still recovering from the shock mind you 🤔
🤣🤣🤣
misswobbleMarathon
The local one will be just as good and easier to get to. Evry’ cloud ….😀👍👍
I’ll be doing my annual tiny marathon event at the end of November 🏃♀️😀
Thank you! I always said I’d only ever go through the training for London, but now I’ve started I’m really excited about October. Plus, if I ever get to do London I might be in a better position to take it on confident of having a good run at it!!
Good luck for November!
London was going to be my one and only marathon… then I was disappointed with my time… and I also loved the training and the prep, and before long I done another one and I’m signed up for two more… they are strangely addictive. Good luck with your October prep MU
I saw on Facebook that someone did 17 laps of a parkrun course (that parkrun is 2 laps) to make a marathon - so if you can't find one there is always a way!
🤣🤣🤣
That would be more parkruns than I’ve ever done in my life!!!
I’ve done a virtual marathon locally in lieu of a postponed event . I’d trained for it so no way was I going to waste my efforts. Did my fastest marathon time before or since 🙂🏃♀️ Mind you it was flipping freezing so no hanging about 🥶
OldflossAdministrator
Sorry you didn't get lucky.. x
Thank you! It’s a shame but there’s always next year! ❤️
There is indeed...and lots of things to do on between...like Monsal Half, next April???😉🤸😉
That’s a big silver lining! Yes absolutely! If I’d been doing London that would have been a no. Obv it was meant to be!
Yeayyyyyy! Xxx
Ah but MU, it can be a training run…
Heheh 🤭
SueAppleRun10 Miles
Sorry you didn't get in, it must be so frustrating x
Thank you! It’s a shame! At some point, I might try a charity fundraiser and run for a meaningful charity. Loads of people sponsored me for the Bath half and I don’t want to ask them again too soon! Maybe next year, or who knows…maybe I’ll become Good For Age in a year!! I think there’s more chance of being lucky in the ballot than that happening!!!
I remember my sister applying year after year until she said enough was enough, she ran several other marathons and really enjoyed them
I’m doing a local one in October and I’m still at the stage of being excited about that! The long runs have just hit 9 miles so plenty of time for the nerves to kick in!
Very exciting, and I love long runs, or at least I did, I'm hoping to build up again eventually
Wishing you all the best with that! Hopefully it’ll be a good excuse to get to know your new area! I bet you’ll find some super routes!
Everything and everywhere is much closer than I expected, but it's lovely getting a bit lost running round the roads then realising I know which way to go 😀
linda9389AdministratorMarathon
If it's what you want, never give up and never say never ... but don't waste a single day waiting 🥰
That’s such a lovely philosophy! I’m not changing the goal, just the timescale ❤️❤️❤️
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon
I didn’t get in either MU, but I’m philosophical about it and will simply keep entering the ballot until I’m lucky or too old to care any more!
I can’t realistically go for a charity place because I’m already doing the Bath Half next March and will be running for my chosen charity then. Probably a bit cheeky to go asking for double! 😅
Enjoy training for your marathon nonetheless. I won’t do one if it’s not London, but I love hearing other people’s tales. 😀
Maybe we’ll be lucky together and be training buddies! Running the Bath half for charity will be wonderful. I loved it when I did it! Think I need to leave it a few more years before asking for sponsorship again-totally with you on that being a bit awkward!
It’s this one I’m doing…
relishrunningraces.com/bath...
So in the Bath area!
Oh lovely MU, Relish organise fab races. I’ve done the TwoTunnels and Cheddar Gorge! That one looks great fun - bit much with the Cardiff HM and GSR also in October for me to add that one too, but one day!
It would be great to have a LM training buddy! Let’s keep entering. 😀
That’s a great set of races!! I’ve heard so many great things about Relish Runs. Hopefully they’ll be great warm ups for London in the future!
Yippee MU I'm booked on this race too! The 25k option 😊😊
Fantastic!! It will be like a Forest of Dean reunion (perhaps we might even run into SkiMonday again!) but I hope I’ll make it to the finish this time!!! If training goes a bit wonky, I might do the 25km but hopefully it’ll be the marathon for me. How exciting!!
I hope you get to do it! Wow marathon!!!! You sound like you're running very well now so I think you'll be fine! I see SkiMonday on Strava every now and then .....
Week7Half Marathon
SNAP!!! Me neither, maybe next year...I Hooe your training is going well for October "local" . I have just looked at the link- looks like a great race/races
Did you hear about Severn Bridge not running the HM this year Week7 , just the 10k? They aren’t allowed to use the motorway ☹️ I’m still running the 10k though: can’t keep me off that bridge! 😅
Yes I saw that about SBHM. I haven't entered the 10k yet. My runs have been much reduced for the last couple of months between saying goodbye to pup, work and, more enjoyably running around with daughter who came to visit for a 3 weeks.I ran Monday and all was fine but need to try to work out where I am fitness wise before committing to anything!!
Oh Week7 I didn’t realise you lost your precious pup, I’m so sorry. 💔
Let me know if you end up entering, it would be lovely to see you for a bit longer this year. 🥰
Thank Cheeky. She made it to over 15. We had over 13 years so were really lucky. All was very calm peaceful and as it should be.
Yep will definitely let you know! Think I will try a parkrun there maybe to see how it feels running on the footpaths!
Better not ask me - I’m more than a bit biased as I’ve bleated on and on about how SB is my all time favourite PR! 😅
I hadn't noticed!🤣
Thank you! It’s going really well at the moment. I’m ticking off the miles, the knee is behaving and feeling good! We’ll see what happens if the weather doesn’t get cooler. Think I’m going to have to become a morning person!
🤞 the knee continues to behave! Don't worry about the weather, I'm sure the cold and rain will return when the school holidays start!!
CowladyrunningMarathon
I had a no too ....also 3rd time of trying.... and this time I tried the double ballot by paying! Mug!!!
Aw, sad times! Come and join team me and cheekychipmunks next time around when we’re all going to be lucky!
Me too. Yet another top!
Can't remember if I had a top option? Guess it'll be a surprise! I just entered our running club extra ballot too....
I’ll be in ours but there’s 2 places for 20k+ runners, so unlikely 😕
Oh wow that's a lot. Not sure I deserve it I get ours as I'm a new member who hasn't made it to much yet 🙊
Yes, we’re one of the biggest clubs in the country. There’s even more if you include the unaffiliated members who are just following on Facebook. Good luck with your ballot, I’m sure you’d make them proud if you got a place.
You do get a great training tip though , I’ve seen cheekychipmunks . I would love to apply to get that, but I’d be so embarrassed if I was offered a place after my friends had been applying for years. There’s no way I want to run a marathon.
TailChaserMarathon
Nope. Not none of us, Katnap , youngest kitten and myself all rejected. We’re Manchester bound instead, which does make it easier tbf. Sorry to hear you didn’t make it either MU 😟
Glad you’ve got a back up plan-so nice you’re all running together in Manchester. I’ve heard that’s a wonderful race. Commiserations for London though!
Thanks MU. It would have been nice it one of them had got it, I always feel greedy trying for another one. Commiserations to you too,
Sorry you didn’t get in , there’s always next year 🥰
Thanks and you’re absolutely right! Next year will be lucky!
ReggitMarathon
I didn’t get in either - but then I didn’t enter the ballot this year, I suppose that reduces my chances even more 😛
I have been offered a charity place, however I’ve not taken it up, it’s not long since I pestered everyone I know to sponsor me for Manchester this year and they need you to raise over £2k which I just don’t think I can meet.
Add to that wifey isn’t very keen to lose me to another marathon and the logistics/expense of getting to London and most likely a 2 night hotel stop makes it a very expensive weekend.
I might just have to settle for a half I forgot I’d booked 😂 (Manchester again this October)
🤣🤣🤣 love this!!
The fundraising targets are pretty chunky ardent they! And the time/financial cost for training. Super sensible to do something else instead. Have fun in Manchester!
Teresa1632Marathon
After 10 years, I'm in. My friend and running buddy who traipsed across Europe with me to do the Superhalf series of runs is also in. I'm still in shock and kept checking to make sure wasn't being scammed...but it's true.I ran for charity this year, and at the finish, said "never again." Only to apply through the ballot hours later 😅. It will be good to run it without the pressure of a massive fundraising target. And treat it like a massive party.
Wow! That’s brilliant Teresa! I’m already looking forward to your race report 🍿🤣
🤣🤣🤣 Well, I've completed the registration process, and reserved a hotel room on a "free cancellation" basis (there's confidence for you 😀!). Just need to run it now 🤣🤣
Woo hoo!!!! That’s amazing-congratulations!! Funnily enough the same happened to my friend. She enjoyed her second run much more than ghe first for exactly the reason you’ve said-fundraising on top of training is a heck of an endeavour! Have a wonderful time in London-I will most definitely be waving the pom poms!!
Whoop 🙌 fabulous Teresa!!
Whoop whoop- I’m glad someone got in. I read that over 840,000 applied for just 17000 places, so you are very lucky. We will cheer you on both during training and on the big day!
Congratulations- you have so many pompom wavers here cheering you on!
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon
Were you a little relieved too?
It was more of an “oh well, not to be..,” this year. Now I’ve committed to October, having a second marathon to think about would have been a bit more than planned!! It’ probably for the best and I’m sure I can find some other bling to chase after!!!
It’s a great plan. By the time you get into London you’ll have done a FM already and so can just enjoy it all 🤗
It really is a lottery ! All our team leaders put in for it and only one has been lucky to get a place! Better luck next time x
To get one with a place is amazing! My friend told me it was sometimes like 20:1 against getting in this year. Good luck to your team leader!
00marksMarathon
Its a no for me as well 
Sad times! You can join our “let’s be more lucky next year” club! Hope it’s not too disappointing. Will you do something else instead?
Well the plan is to try to run the Boston marathon which is on 21 April. If I had got into London (which is on 27 April) it would have meant running 2 marathons (in different continents) in under a week which is crazy even by my standards.
Plenty of crazy people do it though 00 🥸
AlMorrHalf Marathon
Unlucky MissUnderstanding, I read that 840,318 runners applied to run the 2025 London Marathon, so around 60,000, will run it, that means you and another 780,318 runners have been a bit disappointed on not being successful for 2025, good luck for 2026
Wow! I knew it was something like that but those numbers make it real!
Thanks for sharing!!
I think they still have a virtual London Marathon, meaning that you can run 26.2 miles anywhere at 9.30am on the day of the London Marathon.
I entered it no reply but I'm going to do the Manchester one instead
You should have had a rejection email if you’re not in-it might be worth following up?
I'm just happy I'm doing the Manchester one now but I'll keep checking and pass on it if I did get in .sorry you didn't get in x
GTFCMarathon
I'm out too...just can't seem to get in. Never mind, I'll go again next year 🤣🤣🤣
Another member of the club!!! Good luck to you! Maybe all our members will come up at once and it can be a massive HU meet up. Now that would be good!!!
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