Abingdon Marathon 2008 - It's back!

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controversial Apr 2008 11:54am, 17 Apr 2008 2,799 posts	controversial Hi guys ... this is going to be my first marathon .... as a supporter, is there a fetch point, what are the training plans for fetch support???
FannyFernackerpan Apr 2008 11:55am, 17 Apr 2008 14,553 posts	FannyFernackerpan Laughs of course there will be a social i am not running 26 miles and not having one
KatieB Apr 2008 11:58am, 17 Apr 2008 3,963 posts	KatieB Last time we went to The Boundary I think, and the food was great, they accomodated 30+ for a sit down meal.
controversial Apr 2008 11:58am, 17 Apr 2008 2,802 posts	controversial Although thinking about it I am happy also to pace anyone wanting to do a time between 3.45 to 3.10 ... let me know.
Forest Faerie Apr 2008 12:02pm, 17 Apr 2008 2,229 posts	Forest Faerie I want a sub 4 Contro but think you will be a tad too fast for me
2 Flat Feet Apr 2008 12:06pm, 17 Apr 2008 1,992 posts	2 Flat Feet 30+ Katie? Might need to double that this yeAR!
MarkC Apr 2008 12:14pm, 17 Apr 2008 1,120 posts	MarkC Hmmm that's tempting controversial I'm going for 3:30. I'll have a think about that.
hellen Apr 2008 12:24pm, 17 Apr 2008 3,278 posts	hellen too fast for me contro, I 'll be aiming for somthing just over 4
Last of the Time Lords Apr 2008 1:37pm, 17 Apr 2008 204 posts	Last of the Time Lords Here is a Google Map version of the route for the Abingdon Marathon 2008. Please note that it is not meant to be an accurate measurement of the course, but an indication of the actual route. (ie this map shows 25.94 miles not the full 26.2 that you will be running) You can view it best by clicking on the ‘Hybrid’ button – this sets the map to Satellite view with road names overlaid. Then zoom in and drag the map around to follow the route. Link (roll over me to see where I go) Please note: I have found this application to be a bit flaky so please be patient as the map does take a little while to load. You will see where the course loops. As explained earlier on the thread, part of the reason why the race was cancelled in 2007 was because of the vast numbers required to marshal. By having a loop reduces the number of marshals and makes the event possible. Whilst this is not ideal I am sure you would rather have a loop than no race. Also, I'm looking into a venue for the post-race social. I will advise in due course.
Last of the Time Lords Apr 2008 1:38pm, 17 Apr 2008 205 posts	Last of the Time Lords Link didn't work. Pants. Try this walkjogrun.net