Olympic Mens Marathon

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BigChiefRunningBore Aug 2012 9:56am, 6 Aug 2012 17,179 posts	0 BigChiefRunningBore Does anyone have a spare number for this marathon? I'll be in London that weekend and so what the heck! Not sure what the fee is - crikey hope it's not as much as London or the Saxon Shore Double.
The Pilotlight Aug 2012 10:07am, 6 Aug 2012 4,914 posts	0 The Pilotlight I think you have to be invited, not sure tho'? you could just turn up and run. you could do a Yosser Hughes and ask for a number...' go on give uz yer number I can do that...'
The Flying Fifer Aug 2012 10:14am, 6 Aug 2012 2,531 posts	0 The Flying Fifer There's bound to be a few 'no shows' or last minute injuries.....one word of warning- it's names not numbers, so remember to take a marker pen with you, 'cos you'll have to do some quick alterations.
Naomi P Aug 2012 10:18am, 6 Aug 2012 10,342 posts	0 Naomi P The last woman ran 3:22. Assuming the blokes are all a bit quicker, you might have a shout at the wooden spoon if you run out of your skin. I'd only do it if all the participants got a medal and goody bag, ideally with lots of leaflets for the steeplechase, the 100m and the triathlon, a few packets of low-salt and a Nature Valley granola dust bar.
Velociraptor Aug 2012 10:41am, 6 Aug 2012 21,214 posts	0 Velociraptor Invited? Proper cleeky little event, innit. Does that mean it should or shouldn't count towards your hundred marathons? And only letting men take part makes it just like that Race for Life.
JohnnyO Aug 2012 10:42am, 6 Aug 2012 13,571 posts	0 JohnnyO I am sure there will be some entries on the day. There were flyers for it in the goody bag at the end of the 10 000m. Get there early and take your own safety pins and you'll be fine.
JaneyM Aug 2012 10:42am, 6 Aug 2012 1,361 posts	0 JaneyM The Nature Valley granola dust bar is a must is it not? wouldn't even consider it if there was no goody bag and sparkly medal - for everyone not just the first three!!!
BigChiefRunningBore Aug 2012 10:43am, 6 Aug 2012 17,180 posts	0 BigChiefRunningBore Pah I now understand you have to take your own drink!
Jon_T Aug 2012 10:45am, 6 Aug 2012 1,959 posts	0 Jon_T Give Seb a ring as Im sure one of our afleets has pulled out, so there is a spare place on the GB team
swittle Aug 2012 10:45am, 6 Aug 2012 19,238 posts	0 swittle Brendan will be fuming