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May 2009
8:59am, 12 May 2009
7,351 posts
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Velociraptor
Pass me some tapermania, please 
The grounds of Brathay Hall are being manicured in preparation for Sunday, and the sun is shining
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May 2009
9:05am, 12 May 2009
First-time poster!!
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This is going to be my first ever marathon & I can't wait for it to start. Nerves & excitement of the challenge. Will this be an absolute killer for my debut or a decednt challenge?
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May 2009
9:07am, 12 May 2009
616 posts
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HellsBells
I'm so jealous of you guys
it was to be my first marathon and on my birthday too - and I can't do it
Good luck one and all
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May 2009
9:11am, 12 May 2009
2,470 posts
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2 Flat Feet
Hold on to the shining sun, Vrap, we're on the way!
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May 2009
9:19am, 12 May 2009
7,353 posts
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Velociraptor
Welcome, Vanhoggs.
Whether or not it's an absolute killer depends on how you approach it and how you've trained. DaveA did it as his first marathon 2 years ago and ran a blinder.
If you've trained exclusively in flat places, you will find Windermere quite challenging, but if you're confident on hills (up AND down), you will be absolutely fine. There's nothing sustained or vertical on the course, it just undulates a lot.
And there's an 8-hour cut-off
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May 2009
9:19am, 12 May 2009
838 posts
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XB
Welcome to fetch, Vanhoggs.
I think you've chosen a great one for your first. Make sure you say hello.
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May 2009
9:55am, 12 May 2009
2,183 posts
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Kittenheels Kath
V'rap, haven't you got some laundry to do?
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May 2009
10:37am, 12 May 2009
205 posts
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The Rentboy
Vanhoggs, this is my first marathon too and i'm sure there are a good number of us doing this for the first time. Now is the time to get all the negative thoughts out of your head, look forward to the great set up, the excitement, and the great course. You will be fine, honestly.
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.............
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May 2009
10:44am, 12 May 2009
14,904 posts
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KinkyS
Vanhoggs,
You'll be fine, it's such a lovely course that it will be worth any discomfort you might feel Just set off nice and easy!
I train exclusively in flat places, but I manage somehow LOL!
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May 2009
11:17am, 12 May 2009
420 posts
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PJL
Welcome to Fetch Vanhoggs!
This is my first marathon too. Looking forward to it but a bit worried about a sore ITB so I think the downhills will be the worst bit for me.
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