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lincsfella
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 Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 2:57:33 PM
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DONT MENTION JADE GOODY........ IVE JUST EATEN. Will never forget the look on Gordon Ramsays face as they stood being interviewed together before 2007 marathon.
However i hope she makes a speedy recovery, no one deserves to go through what she is at the moment.
I GOT REJECTED!! hey ho, will try the club ballot next. i had a sneaky peak at charity places (though i dont agree with them as such, people should run for charity and raise what they can if thats what they want, not made to raise certain amounts in return for a place) 2 of them wanted you to guarentee to raise £1900!!!!!
Good to see a variety of views on certain races i.e Alan hating GNR and yet I love it. Lets face it, if we all liked exactly the same thing/races etc, how boring life would be.
Was looking at Edinburgh again for 2009....... £40!!!! OUCH.
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krissienewton
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Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 3:11:33 PM
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I've never done a marathon and am not interested in doing one at the moment but I know that when I do decide to I both want it to be a big one for the expereince and would need it to be a big one for the atmosphere to get me round. But everyone is different and I have friends who thrive in quieter races with scenery to look at.
Krissie
Get up and walk if you have to, but finish the damned race - Ron Hill |
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Lazybones
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Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 3:31:25 PM
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In view of some comments, I feel I should point out the obvious, i.e. I was merely expressing my personal opinion which I thought I was as entitled as anyone else to do on this Forum. It would appear not - constructive responses are always welcome, sarcasm is unhelpful.
I was writing from personal experience having supported friends at FLM long before I ran my first marathon. I have worked on the water stations twice and I ran it last year. My first mara was big city – Washington – and I have since run Rotterdam, Dublin and Edinburgh – all of which I would recommend to anyone. I think this experience entitles me to express an “educated” point of view on big city marathons.
I would also say that watching an overcrowded event – the GNR – on TV was what spurred me to run further than 10ks so I understand the lure of the big event.
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PeteStockdale
416 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:33:16 PM
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You are of course entitled to express an opinion but there are ways to go about expressing opinions like those, to people who are obviously disappointed - your approach was, in my opinion, not the way to go about it.
And, if you had posted a constructive comment (rather than a fairly scathing attack on our decision to enter and our disappoitment at being rejected) in the first place you may have got a constructive response from me.
But, ho hum, each to their own I guess....
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SteveA
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Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:45:34 PM
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Well after rejections the last 2 years finally I have got in  Got my congratulations magazine today.
It has made my day !!
Just need my injury to clear up so I can start training. |
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StephenPrice
2113 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:48:16 PM
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Hang on Pete, deep breaths please. Personally, I don't agree with LB's view on FLM, but do you think you're potentially over-reacting a little....
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Originally posted by Lazybones
OK I'll do my usual "cat amongst pigeons" !! Why oh why do you all have to get so uptight about a nasty overcrowded, noisy, overrated, over-priced run when there are so many other smaller maras that are more friendly, more scenic - and just about more everything nice !! 
This is an internet forum and as we all know, it is not always easy to express the point you're trying to convey in written form compared to face to face. Equally, it is easy to misunderstand the nature of someone's post. LB is entitled to her opinion and whilst "uptight" is probably the wrong word to use, I've certainly seen alot more inflammatory posts on t'interweb. Additionally, the use of the and "cat amongst pigeons" indicates some kind of acknowledgement that her views will not be shared. I took this as more of a light-hearted jibe at FLM rather than a scathing attack on those of us who like FLM and those disappointed at receiving a "rejected" magazine.
That's about as involved as I want to get in that particular argument and I'm merely trying to calm things down. There's no need for any hostility between any of us because we all know LB is wrong   |
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Dips
4076 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:48:20 PM
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Yay...well done Steve,it does give you a sense of elation to get in through the ballot doesn't it? It also gives a focus for the New Year. 
Dips x
Running is real and relatively simple…but it ain't easy.
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StephenPrice
2113 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:49:38 PM
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Congrats Steve.
To add to the rejections, Mrs Price got her third consecutive rejection today. It's getting close to that magic number 5 and she's going to have to start running at some point! |
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Dips
4076 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:52:04 PM
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4th time lucky seems to work so maybe she ought to spend this year doing a bit of base training??!! How about Not the Roman Mrs P?
Dips x
Running is real and relatively simple…but it ain't easy.
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Laura Foster
1143 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 4:56:27 PM
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Well done Steve - those of us who don't get in will be living out our FLM dreams through you.
Although the post has been and gone and I'm still waiting.... |
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Dips
4076 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 5:04:58 PM
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Well done Steve - those of us who don't get in will be living out our FLM dreams through you.
So that will be a sub 3hr for me please then
Dips x
Running is real and relatively simple…but it ain't easy.
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domstevens
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Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 5:06:15 PM
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Wow, it's all go on here today! Congats to those who got in I'm jealous but pleased for you. It's funny how we all love some races and hate others. I for one will never run the gnr again, had a Bad experience but love other large scale races Great manchester run. London was my first marathon
and I was elated at the end. The organization is great and a always there are issues when there are that number of people. I will do london again when I get a place as I owe one as I did it when it was really hot and can go quicker. I thennthink I will want to do something else.
Its dissapointing not to get in but isn't that what adds to excitement is the whole process.
Looking forward to the club ballot But not sure other half is she was happy when I got my rejection.
Good luck to all that get in and there is always next year.
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PeteStockdale
416 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 5:07:45 PM
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Originally posted by StephenPrice
Hang on Pete, deep breaths please. Personally, I don't agree with LB's view on FLM, but do you think you're potentially over-reacting a little....
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Originally posted by Lazybones
OK I'll do my usual "cat amongst pigeons" !! Why oh why do you all have to get so uptight about a nasty overcrowded, noisy, overrated, over-priced run when there are so many other smaller maras that are more friendly, more scenic - and just about more everything nice !!
This is an internet forum and as we all know, it is not always easy to express the point you're trying to convey in written form compared to face to face. Equally, it is easy to misunderstand the nature of someone's post. LB is entitled to her opinion and whilst "uptight" is probably the wrong word to use, I've certainly seen alot more inflammatory posts on t'interweb. Additionally, the use of the and "cat amongst pigeons" indicates some kind of acknowledgement that her views will not be shared. I took this as more of a light-hearted jibe at FLM rather than a scathing attack on those of us who like FLM and those disappointed at receiving a "rejected" magazine.
That's about as involved as I want to get in that particular argument and I'm merely trying to calm things down. There's no need for any hostility between any of us because we all know LB is wrong
Fair enough and point taken, but in the mood I was in this morning it didn't seem like a light-hearted jibe and if what your typing, on a potentially sensitive issue, may be misconstrued then maybe you should find another way to say it (or don't say it at all).
Anywho, that's probably enough from me on the subject.
I hope everyone who is running this weekend (and it seems like a busy one for everyone) has a good time and does a good time. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some half-decent weather....
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Helen C
485 Posts |
 Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 5:07:57 PM
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Great news Steve  - Good luck to those of you still waiting.
Steh auf, geh raus und mach's einfach. |
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lincsfella
1208 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2008 : 5:16:16 PM
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Nice one Steve....... ****er!! ha ha lol. Seriously, best of luck with it mate, keep us in touch with prep etc.
Thankyou from me for the best wishes Pete for this weekend, look for me on the telly (just behind the elites ) Forecast for GNR at the mo is a dirty great fat super dooper tailwind. Just gotta make sure me bin liner (for warmth whilst in the starting pens) doesnt act as a sail.
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