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Laura Foster
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 Posted - 10 Apr 2009 : 8:21:52 PM
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I wanted an autumn marathon and I wanted an opportunity to go for a PB, so signed up for Abingdon today. It's a flat one, with multiple laps (which somehow appeals to my OCD side  ). Is anyone else doing this one?
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DaveM
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Posted - 10 Apr 2009 : 8:36:22 PM
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Yes - I signed up for similar reasons - not able to run the Paris last weekend, so needed a more local flat, fast Autumn mara to lose my virginity on  ......in a marathon sense .
Already received confirmation letter.
Hopefully see you there
DaveM
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Dips
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Posted - 11 Apr 2009 : 09:42:52 AM
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My brother is considering entering this one if so I should be there in support. It will be great to have Uknetters to shout at too. 
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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krissienewton
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Laura Foster
1146 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2009 : 10:38:41 AM
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| On the map 5 and 15 are close together, as are 10 and 20, so that looks like two laps to me. I think the RW description said it was multiple laps. |
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Dips
4077 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2009 : 2:55:33 PM
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It looks like a figure of 8 with two laps of the larger loop...good for spectating then.
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 6:34:40 PM
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Whoohoo!
Abingdon number and chip arrived today. I wasn't dreaming after all
Who else is taking this one on besides...?
Me
Laura
DaveM
Dips brother
Krissie's OH
I'm sure there were other Netnutters having a crack at this one.
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 29 Sep 2009 6:40:13 PM |
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 7:08:18 PM
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LittleBigMan
1070 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 7:13:19 PM
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Great David
I'll look out for you
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Dips
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Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 8:56:44 PM
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Fraid my brother was too slow off the mark to enter. He did the New Forest Marathon last weekend instead.
I have a feeling Laura gave up her entry...but could be completely wrong.
Dips x
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C.S. Lewis
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 07:22:29 AM
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I seem to recall entries closed quite quickly. I think the limit is 1100 this year, which seems a little mean, but I guess it's all based on the route and what the organisers can cope with.
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 08:02:29 AM
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| LBM - I think that 1100 seems to be plenty as the course is mainly on open roads. Does the pack give details of where the water/feeding stations are and what will be available at them for the for the runners? |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 08:45:52 AM
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I confess I haven't read it all properly David, but I seem to recall from a quick scan that it does mention stations every 3 miles and something about biscuits at some of the stations - strange one that
Anyway, I'll have a proper read when I get home tonight and post details.
*Incidentally, I think I read that Mick n Phil will also be doing Abingdon too.
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lincsfella
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Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 4:30:14 PM
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Met up with Mick a couple of weeks ago, actually running without Phil too. But im sure he did say he was doing it.
Its my little girls birthday party day (tho b'day is on the Monday) but if I can get there to spectate I will.
http://www.justgiving.com/davidrobertson40/
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 6:58:24 PM
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Great if you can make it Dave, but your little girls birthday party is the priority
It would be good to see Mick there too,, but I am surprised he was running without Phil when you saw him. I didn't realise Mick also ran alone.
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lincsfella
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Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 7:16:34 PM
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Cheers Ian. Mick doesnt very often run alone, it was just the way it worked for a change. He's a fast guy on his own when he's going for it.
http://www.justgiving.com/davidrobertson40/
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Abingdon Marathon - 18/10/2009
