Simviation Forum - London Marathon

Apr 13^th, 2003 at 5:51am

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I don't know how many of you saw it, or maybe even participated (I've still to do it, but my ankle injury is clearing up so maybe next year....), but it is known as one of the slower marathons because of the course having more twists and turns than a ball of wool in the paws of a kitten on coffee!
But a new World Record was set in the mens by Khalid Khannouchi (Moroccan-born but a United States citizen for the past 23 months), incredible isn't the word!!! And his quote at the press conference: “They say that, whoever wins here, is the greatest, but I don’t like to say that.” What a truely great athlete, and so modest!
And then a new British and European record in the womens for Paula Radcliffe! And this on her debut marathon!
Incredible race. Looks like the long distance running season has some life in it...
So any bets on when the 2hr marathon will happend? I'm thinking in the next 5 years it'll go....

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Reply #1 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 6:31am

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I'm just getting into this long ditance running for real...do quite a bit with the Air Cadets. Wink

My Uncle came 297th in the London marathon last year. he did 2 hours 47 mins or something close to that...I think... ???...

Hope I can be that good some day. Grin

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Reply #2 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 6:48am

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My mum has done the london marathon various times over the last two decades.
I thought about doing it a few years back, but long distance isn't my kind of running. I'm more of a short distance sprinter

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Reply #3 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 7:22am

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I thought about doing it a few years back, but long distance isn't my kind of running. I'm more of a short distance sprinter

....I'm more of a sit down in my comfy chair, think about it for a VERY short time, and then QUICKLY change my mind, type.... Grin

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Reply #4 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 7:32am

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I'm more of a sprinter as well but I'd like to run a marathon before I join the RAF.

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Reply #5 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 9:51am

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i used to run those distances 3 times a week but torn acl, mcl and meniscus, has put a stop to that now. hope your ankle is ready for next years ozzy, start training now and you'll have no problems

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Reply #6 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 10:05am

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Hi Craig, thanks for the encouragement. I'm hoping to do some 1/2 marathons this year as my injuries disappear, I'm also planning to do the across Balaton (big famous lake) race in the summer (5km swim!) too for a laugh.
I'm built along the sprinting or carrying heavy bergen lines, and I'll probably never get around a marathon in under 3 hours (I'm just a big bloke, v.much at the mo. due to all the chocolate and no training!), but I just want to know I've done it. Maybe I'll do the Budapest one as a warm up.

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Reply #7 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 10:23am

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it doesnt matter how long it takes its just a huge acomplishment to even take part and finish. wish you all the best for the training and should you take part the marathon its self:)

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Reply #8 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 2:08pm

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I would love to have a crack at the marathon. Only problem is that the weight of the bag I would need to cart all the beer and cigarettes around with me would finish me off!

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Reply #9 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 3:09pm

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You could do in in a bronze diving suit!!! Then you have an excuse for it taking 3 weeks for you to finish!!! Grin

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Reply #10 - Apr 13^th, 2003 at 3:21pm

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My partner, Pamela, ran the Great North Run last year and has entered again for this years event (she's mad!) Me, I'll just stick to cycling.

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