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larkim Oct 2017 12:02pm, 10 Oct 2017 3,012 posts	Quote Pin larkim Do 33 mile trail races count towards the 100 club paul? I've been telling myself this was my first marathon, but I suppose you're right, I'm up to 2 without thinking about it!
Fenland (Fenners) Runner Oct 2017 12:28pm, 10 Oct 2017 13,732 posts	Quote Pin Fenland (Fenners) Runner Well done Paul, you've recruited another potential member.
HappyG(rrr) Oct 2017 12:31pm, 10 Oct 2017 27,629 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Chester was my 13th marathon but I count it as 21st including ultramarathons. G
paul a Oct 2017 12:33pm, 10 Oct 2017 11,031 posts	Quote Pin paul a Easy isn’t it Fenners Larkim - LDWA style events normally count, can’t see the one you did on the list but that is probably perhaps no one has asked for it to be listed. From a quick glance it appears to meet all the criteria. There are some purists in the 💯 Club that only count marathons (nothing longer) but they tend to be older members. It is up to you but in my book anything 26.2 or longer is fair game.
larkim Oct 2017 12:39pm, 10 Oct 2017 3,013 posts	Quote Pin larkim 12/5/2018 - Sandstone Challenge (33 miles) is listed on the website, so I guess it counts!
Bazoaxe Oct 2017 12:43pm, 10 Oct 2017 11,965 posts	Quote Pin Bazoaxe PtB wouldn't forget his garmin though Larkim, that's your first raced marathon. There is more there just with another marathon cycle. Free time really. 21 marathons for me and never a step further and no intention to step up.
Fenland (Fenners) Runner Oct 2017 12:44pm, 10 Oct 2017 13,733 posts	Quote Pin Fenland (Fenners) Runner HappyG, I've still not completed one hundred 26.2 marathons. My total of 120 includes, four Stour Valley Marathons (which could be included in either Marathon or Ultra category as it is 27 miles), ten 50-ish milers, and other ultra-marathon distances. So my 26.2 mile count is 93, or 97 if you count the Stour Valley's.
Fenland (Fenners) Runner Oct 2017 12:46pm, 10 Oct 2017 13,734 posts	Quote Pin Fenland (Fenners) Runner Baz, you have, IMHO, the best Ultra-marathon nearly on your doorstep. The Highland Fling is possibly the best race I've ever taken part in.
Bazoaxe Oct 2017 12:55pm, 10 Oct 2017 11,966 posts	Quote Pin Bazoaxe Do multi marathoners count those that are subsequently found to be short ? FR, I am not sure I would know how to approach something like the fling that is off road, longer and hillier - hence why for now I have no ambitions to do so. Comrades does appeal though
Fenland (Fenners) Runner Oct 2017 1:04pm, 10 Oct 2017 13,737 posts	Quote Pin Fenland (Fenners) Runner Baz, I think the ruling is that they only DON'T count if they are knowingly short before the race. So if you ran Manchester on the belief it was 26.2 it would still count.

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For those who want to go sub 3.15 in a marathon and/or those that have already done it and want to give advice. Share your journey or help someone else's here.

2025 targets:

Chicago 12 Oct: Mark
Abingdon 19 Oct: Clare
York 19 Oct: PJH

2025 achievers:
Charles 3:07 @ Ghent
Mark 3:07 @ Christchurch

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