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05-22-2007, 19:25 kirsty Joined on 05-22-2007 Posts 1 2008 london marathon Hey everyone, i plan to run the marathon next year for cancer research, i have set up a website, take a look. www.justgiving.com/kirstybowes. Any tips would be a great advantage, ive just started training. I hope i get a place in the marathon. my e-mail is sweetie5292@btinternet.com. Thanks x    Report

05-23-2007, 13:03 ronniedoug Joined on 11-08-2006 Alton Posts 7 Re: 2008 london marathon Hi Kirsty, I did my first Marathon this year and i have to say i really had enjoyed it. Just one tip thou, ensure you do weights on your legs aswell as running etc as this will help you in your last 10 mile this will help you not hitting the wall.[ this will be explained in your newsletter. When doing the marathon always run with water and grab at every water station and drink plenty but in small amounts and keep hold of it. The night of the Marathon [when you get home] have two cans of lager or coke in the fridge, this will help your arches on your feet , place your feet over the cans and slowly roll your feet over them, believe me this really works and ease the pain as your feet will be slightly sore. Oh one last thing, make sure you get your trainers fitted by an expert, i know they can be expensive but it will be worth every penny on the day.   All the very best in your training and good luck for next year, enjoy it, because its amazing feeling when you finish Ronnie Ronnie    Report

08-08-2007, 11:45 Smartini Joined on 08-08-2007 Posts 2 Re: 2008 london marathon Hi Ronnie, I posted my own message just now and then came down to read Kirsty's. You make sense and the info is valuable. This will be my first marathon too. Where should I ideally get my trainers fitted?    Report

08-21-2007, 17:31 ronniedoug Joined on 11-08-2006 Alton Posts 7 Re: 2008 london marathon Hi Smartini, Regarding where to get your feet measured for Trainers, go to a Sports shop [not jjb or sports world] or a running store that specialised in Running etc, they will put you on a running machine to see how your feet works when you run, You be shown a few Trainers and advice. It can be expensive but honestly good fitting will make your run easier on the day. I hope this will help you. Ronnie Ronnie    Report

08-23-2007, 19:14 vicki_j Joined on 08-23-2007 Birmingham Posts 9 Re: 2008 london marathon Hi Kirsty, I'm also popping my marathon cherry at next year's london marathon in aid of Kidney Research.  I've found the Flora First Timerswebsite to be quite helpful for idea on training and fundraising too. Best of luck and hope training is well under way! Vicki www.justgiving.com/vicki_j www.justgiving.com/vicki_j    Report

09-16-2007, 18:41 Lorns Joined on 09-14-2007 Swansea South Wales Posts 10 Re: 2008 london marathon I would like to run the marathon for kidney research also Vicki, but I have to raise the funds to cycle across Cuba for the charity only two months before the marathon, so I'm hoping I will get a place in the normal ballot and then raise as much as I can for Kidney research! I am a bit worried as I'm rubbish at running!!!! Off to Cycle Cuba 14th-24th Feb    Report

09-27-2007, 22:50 leo_smith Joined on 09-27-2007 Posts 1 Re: 2008 london marathon Hi there, Im raising money for the British Liver Trust and the Queen Elizabeth Liver Unit and providing I get accepted Im running the Flora London marathon as well and like a lot of you its my first. However, as part of my training for it Im running the reading half marathon on 2nd March 2008 as well. Is anyone else running the reading marathon? Unfortunately I wished Id sought your advice about the shoes earlier. Iv just bought a pair of running shoes from JD Sports none the less. Feel abit of an idiot for doing it now. Does anyone training for the marathon live in the hertfordshire area? I get the feeling the training experience is about to become alot harder, with the short days and cold winter. Still bring it on! My blog explains my story and reasons behind this charity. www.myspace.com/dougal126 Leo www.justgiving.com/jamesleosmith    Report

11-02-2007, 1:38 ROADRUNNER Joined on 11-02-2007 Posts 1 Re: 2008 london marathon DEAR KIRSTY ,,    BRILLIANT TO HEAR U WANT TO RUN LONDON ,,I PROMISE U DARLING IT WILL BE ONE OFF THE BEST DAYS OFF YOUR LIFE ..I,M MICK ,, I HAVE NOW RAN 103 MARATHONS ALL OVER THE WORLD ,,SO DARLING I,M HERE FOR YOU WITH ANY ADVICE ON YOUR TRAINING ,, RUNNING ,, DIET ,, ETC...I HAVE TRAINED 18 PEOPLE FROM COMPLETE SCRATCH WHO ALL WANTED TO RUN LONDON ,.,.I,M PLEASED TO SAY I GOT THEM ALL ROUND IN THE TIMES THEY WANTED ......DARLING PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE LIKE DOUGIE WHO GOT IN TOUCH M,MTHEY HAVE ONLY RAN ONE MARATHON SO TRUTHFULLY THEY HAV,NT A CLUE ,,AND I DONT WANT U GIVEN BAD INFOERMATION OR ADVICE . I DO HOPE U GET IN THREW THE BALLOT ,,KEEP AN EYES NOW ON YOUR BANK STATEMENT AND SEE IF YOUR CHEQUE IS CASHED ,, ITS A WONDERFUL FEELING KBNOWING U R IN ,, I FOUND OUT ACTUALLY TODAY THAT MY CHEQUE HAS BEEN CASHED SO ITS WILL BE MY 23 LONDON.. ANYWAY KIRSTY PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH , I REALLY WANT TO HELP YOU .. ASK ANY QUESTIONS ,.,.AND AS MANY AS U LIKE ....... WHERE R YOU ?  I LIVE IN KENT ..BE NICE IF WE WAS,NT TO FAR APART .WELL KIRSTY LIKE I SAY KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR BANK STATEMENT ,, IF U R NOT IN I CAN ALWAYS HELP GET U A CHARITY PLACE ,, I,M VERY WELL KNOWN BY THWEM ALL .......HOPE TO TALK SOON DARLING XXX   GOOD LUCK ,,TAKE CARE  XX MICK  XXXX  WHILST  I THINK OFF IT ,, WHAT DOUGIE SAID ABOUR BEER WAS UTTER CRAP  ..    Report

01-11-2008, 18:52 Griggsy Joined on 01-11-2008 Essex Posts 1 Re: 2008 london marathon Hi, I have tried to get a place on the London Marathon for 4 years and finally this year I got a Golden Bond place,  I did not hear until Christmas, but I have done some running in anticipation of getting a place.  I have done 5 and 10k races, but everyone says the marathon is so different.  I have got my training programme,  10k next week, 13.1 miles in 1 month and 20miles in 2 months, so now I am thinking, will I be able to do this.  I will cross that finish line if it takes me a week.  Anyone got any more tips on fundraising that will help. I will also invest in a good pair of running trainers as some have suggested.  What I would like to know, is should I get them now and well and truly break them in or should I get them nearer the time?   Griggsy      Report

02-05-2008, 13:29 LostThePlot Joined on 02-05-2008 Posts 3 Re: 2008 london marathon Griggsy, Get your running shoes now.  A pair last about 4-500 miles, and you;re not going to wear them out before the race, so  might as well get them, and your feet,  worn in nice and early. HTH Plot    Report

02-29-2008, 22:44 mak2 Joined on 02-29-2008 Posts 2 Re: 2008 london marathon HI ROADRUNNER I'm Andy, ill be attempting the New York Marathon in Nov. this is my first marathon..I'm 44 and haven't run for ages...but this is for my son so i know ill do it. any tips on how to go about it would be greatly appreasiated...mak63@blueyonder.co.uk http://www.justgiving.com/andykenny1    Report

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