Good Autumn Marathon in the UK

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Jun 2011
3:30pm, 2 Jun 2011
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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.
Jun 2011
3:35pm, 2 Jun 2011
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JohnnyO
Chester?
Jun 2011
3:38pm, 2 Jun 2011
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sprouty76
Not done either, but there's Liverpool and Chester both on Oct 9th.
Jun 2011
3:43pm, 2 Jun 2011
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plodding hippo
chester, yes
Id say abingdon., but tis full, placemight be available nearer the time
Jun 2011
4:13pm, 2 Jun 2011
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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!
Jun 2011
4:15pm, 2 Jun 2011
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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.
Jun 2011
4:17pm, 2 Jun 2011
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DeeGee
Mablethorpe.
Jun 2011
4:19pm, 2 Jun 2011
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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.
Jun 2011
4:38pm, 2 Jun 2011
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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
Jun 2011
4:58pm, 2 Jun 2011
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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.

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