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VLM 2013 Thread

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Sep 2012
12:38pm, 27 Sep 2012
12,773 posts
DeeGee
You'll have a magazine full of listings for the charities that have 34000 of the available places.
Sep 2012
12:40pm, 27 Sep 2012
62,903 posts
GregP
Cheers DeeGee. I bloody hope I do. Next season will need a complete replay if I get in.
Sep 2012
1:22pm, 27 Sep 2012
1,927 posts
HermanBloom
Impatience got the better of me, so I went home at lunchtime.

The link is legit, I'm in. Oh God.
Sep 2012
1:23pm, 27 Sep 2012
13,071 posts
sioUx
I'm sure they have a ballot system that takes account of times.

Tho I swear the first time I got in I was the only woman running around 4 hr pace and all the men had been selected for super sharp elbows at the right height to hit my face.

It's still a totally random ballot, the point I was making was your chance doesn't increase or decrease the number of times you enter.
Sep 2012
1:24pm, 27 Sep 2012
22,491 posts
Nellers
This ritual does raise a smile. I've applied the last 2 years and spent this part of both years hoping for a rejection. And looking back on this thread I can see I'm not alone.

Why oh why do we do it?
Sep 2012
1:26pm, 27 Sep 2012
522 posts
Mandymoo
I am in but have know since June as deferred from last year. Hoping to be able to take part this time
Sep 2012
1:27pm, 27 Sep 2012
13,971 posts
flanker
I'm not at all convinced it's fully random. I think it averages out demographics and times to give an even spread of ages and abilities. the way the apply GFAs also supports this.

My 'success' rate is 1 out of 10, being an average paced club runner in the MV40 grouping.

(and yes, I'm bitter again. Wanting to hate the race, knowing I should do as it is all I despise in races, but alos knowing for some reason I reallyenjoy it and want to do it again).
Sep 2012
1:27pm, 27 Sep 2012
13,072 posts
sioUx
Anyone want my Manc Mara place.

If so I'll check transfer policy.
Week after VLM.
Sep 2012
1:27pm, 27 Sep 2012
62,910 posts
GregP
I've got my rejection. I'm thrilled. :)
Sep 2012
1:28pm, 27 Sep 2012
13,073 posts
sioUx
And I'd ask for a donation to my charity not refund for me.

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BVRoBT, 17479, Blue, Link to uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SteveRunsLondonBorisDoesnt, 3h19m59s - FAIL - 3.34.42
JamieKai , #10103, Blue, No charity, 2:59:59
HappyG, #32514, Red GFA, 2:59:59
Rosehip, 7608, blue, Link to uk.virginmoneygiving.com target to finish (4.59.59 unlikely very stretch)
Pinkliverbird, 7343, Blue, Link to uk.virginmoneygiving.com 4h59m59s as I'm hoping to party around on the day
becca7, #28858, Green Start, hopefully sub 4 but treating it as a training run and won't be racing

Sazzahazza,38667, Red Start, Link to www.justgiving.com, hopefully 4.30-4.45,
Iron_Mum, 43518, Red Start, Link to uk.virginmoneygiving.com, aiming for 4.15. May tutu.
Dan. , 24817, blue start, hoping for 3:14:59 or slightly less
Mrs Muckyhands (Broeinon)51648 Link to virginmoneygving.com; 4:59:59 (fat old bird )

HellsBells, 1348, blue start, Link to targetovarian.tributefunds.com 4:59:59

Mandymoo - 17266 blue start Link to www.virginmoneygiving.com would love 4.42 but will prob be nearer 4.55.59
LondonNici - 47212, Red Start, www.justgiving.com/shelternichola , 4.59.59 and not spilling the G&T
Redeel - 35323, Red Start, www.justgiving.com/john-leeder2013 , 4.59.59 (first one so sub 5 will be nice, but finishing will do!)
pinkladykat -

BRIMPS-27979, GFA green start,www.virginmoneygiving.com, probably 4.13 judging by training races!wanted sub 4!!
HuwH, #6117, blue start, Link to www.justgiving.com & Link to mydonate.bt.com, 3:59:59

Mave #11822, Blue Start, virginmoneygiving.com/RebeccaWilliams9 TO FINISH! (first one) Hopefully 4.59.59, Fantasy sub
HelenJane 6274 blue start Link to uk.virginmoneygiving.com was sub 4, readjusted due to injury now v happy with sub 4.30

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