Good Autumn Marathon in the UK

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Stevierobbo Jun 2011 3:30pm, 2 Jun 2011 2 posts	0 Stevierobbo Hi Folks, Trained hard for this years VLM and was aiming for a 3.30! This prediction based on training and a couple of good 20\'s times. It didn\'t happen and so i am now looking for a low key Autumn UK Marathon in which to redeem myself for the poor VLM performance. Can anyone recommend a good one? Thanks.
JohnnyO Jun 2011 3:35pm, 2 Jun 2011 8795 posts	0 JohnnyO Chester?
sprouty76 Jun 2011 3:38pm, 2 Jun 2011 375 posts	0 sprouty76 Not done either, but there's Liverpool and Chester both on Oct 9th.
plodding hippo Jun 2011 3:43pm, 2 Jun 2011 34579 posts	0 plodding hippo chester, yes Id say abingdon., but tis full, placemight be available nearer the time
Stevierobbo Jun 2011 4:13pm, 2 Jun 2011 3 posts	0 Stevierobbo Thanks all, After posting, I had the sudden brainwave to 'ave a look on'tweb.....sure enough Chester gets great reviews.....that's that sorted, better start making plans!
sprouty76 Jun 2011 4:15pm, 2 Jun 2011 377 posts	0 sprouty76 The only thing I'd say about Chester is that this is only the 2nd year, and it's a totally different course to last year which is presumably what was being reviewed. That's not to say it's bad, just something to bear in mind. It's Liverpools first this year.
DeeGee Jun 2011 4:17pm, 2 Jun 2011 9270 posts	0 DeeGee Mablethorpe.
DeeGee Jun 2011 4:19pm, 2 Jun 2011 9271 posts	0 DeeGee You did say you wanted a completely flat marathon with plenty of other runners but with plenty of room to move, didn't you? I can vouch for it, I ran 3.27 there off a 3.47 VLM last year.
Stevierobbo Jun 2011 4:38pm, 2 Jun 2011 4 posts	0 Stevierobbo DeeGee, You hit the Nail on the head! That's exactly what I want.... I managed a very frustrating 3.55 in this years VLM...partly down to my own inexperience, but also as a result of feeling like i was tripping up over the runner in front of me all the time! Mablethorpe or Chester then! Thanks
Lily of the Valley Jun 2011 4:58pm, 2 Jun 2011 84 posts	0 Lily of the Valley Hi Stevierobbo if you are thinking about Mablethorpe TRO Saracen has just posted a link to his blog of the race on the Mablethorpe Marathon thread. Maybe worth a read.