worked first time for me - which means Im in, maybe I was a little hasty? Is it too early to start carb loading?
Forgive me if I triple-check the dates first
Would like to return to Connemara next year too. I'd like another crack at the Ultra.
But also want to run in my 'home' marathon: perhaps 2012 to mark my 50th year. Or is it 51st? Who knows.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
Hi MD, I'm not sure how much I have been charged because I haven't looked!!! I paid with a credit card and haven't had the bill yet. But what has really blown me away is the fact that Mr SW has entered - I only found out last night when I got back from orchestra at about 10.30, I am dumfounded, shocked but delighted, I think he must have been infected with marathon fever watching Brighton, perhaps tinged with a little guilt at having put on at least 2 stone since his last marathon outing;-) I wondered why he was so keen to come for a run with me on Sunday, the first time he has accompanied me this year. I must think about booking a hotel, we were in Worthing for this year, but I'd like to avoid the Park and Ride fiasco next year.
OK I've opened up both websites and can confirm that Brighton Marathon 2011 and Connemarathon 2011 are both on 10th April next year.
Clearly this ends any double dreams some of us may have nurtured.
I'm committed to a return to Ireland next year (promised Mrs H after she missed this year through injury) so won't be running or cheering in Brighton.
As in 2006 (Paris and Zurich) there will be a delicious synchronicity in having RCers setting off in two places at the same time.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
I'd pencilled in Brighton as a possible. Mind you, I still haven't confronted the possibility of another Connemara yet. Hard to make any sort of plans at the moment.
El Gordo
Great things are done when men and mountains meet.
(20-05-2010, 11:39 AM)El Gordo Wrote: Very annoying timing, what?
I'd pencilled in Brighton as a possible. Mind you, I still haven't confronted the possibility of another Connemara yet. Hard to make any sort of plans at the moment.
SP & Ladyrunner have both said they fancy Connemara in 2011 so looks like there will be a trip of some sort. I suppose it'd be as well to book in at the CLH sooner rather than later. I'll drop them a line. Or send them a message via carrier pidgeon.
Who knows? My effing 2010 race report might be finished by then ...
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
Ooops -- I just realised the date. Glad I caught you in time, though I don't know if you'll get this message before the off.
Wow - it's marathons all round! I've just been rewriting part of my Boston marathon report for a class I'm doing soon, and have been reliving the grim slog of those final miles. Erm, I mean the fantastic excitement and sense of achievement. But hey, all you guys have been-there-done-it, and won't need any advice from someone like me.
All I ask is that you live to tell the tale. We'd love to hear it.
As for me, I'm writing an update to tell you where I am. Warning - where I am is nowhere near as exciting as where all you guys - Dan, SW, Julie, Tom - are right at this moment.
Very best of luck to all of you. We are all massively proud of you, and as always, can't wait to hear the battle stories, with or without glory.
EC
El Gordo
Great things are done when men and mountains meet.
A cloudless, breezeless, merciless morning on Brighton seafront. It was roasting hot and that was just for the spectators. Your correspondent picked up a nasty pair of deep-fried calves for his apparently-recently-painted-ballustrade-leaning troubles, not to mention a rather hoarse voice.
No spoilers. I'll report that all made it round in fairly decent shape. I managed to miss Tom Roper not once (14 miles) but twice (25 miles). Apologies Tom. I also missed Mr & Mrs Stillwaddler on their westbound trek, happily not on the return leg. SW gave me a cheery wave and beaming smile as she passed.
And Dan. Well, Dan was simply unmissable.
It's fair to say that those I saw looked remarkably sanguine given the brutality of the conditions, with the notable exception of Simon Ho who had flown past at 14 miles well set in the top fifty, but by the time he reached us with just over a mile to go he was propped up between two local runners who, I presume, helped him hobble over the line.
Stevio, Adi, Shaun (Billings), Cathy, all looked in good form and finished strongly. A select few pictures are offered below for your perusal.
I bring no less impressive news of Ladyrunner and her adventures on the cobbled streets of Rotterdam.
Equally blessed with a very warm day and little breeze Julie adopted a run 2k/ walk 45 seconds strategy, sauntering home in a hugely impressive 3 hours 54 minutes.
Hats, shirts and most other garments off to all our intrepid sons and daughters of Pheidippides.
I'm off to bathe in aftersun lotion before, suitably inspired, loping gently across the downs with my fledgeling pack to soak up the last rays of this fabulous day. I shall then down a brace of hard-earned Hopping Hares and retire to (hopefully) watch Rory McIlroy don a rather old-fashioned yet undeniably stylish green jacket.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
Wow, Dan - how the hell did you manage that? And in the same time (well, a minute faster) than I managed the Zurich marathon when I wasn't disguised as a stick of rock? Looks like Tom Roper was a minute ahead of you, with Fran and Andy a bit further back -- but seeming to be enjoying it more than anyone.
Fantastic efforts all round -- including LR over in Rotterdam. Will look forward to hearing the war stories.
El Gordo
Great things are done when men and mountains meet.
Brighton Marathon entry 2011
Brighton Marathon entry 2011 
