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Old 17th Jan 07, 10:34 PM
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Have I lost it?

I've finally taken the plunge and signed up for my first marathon. I'm going to do the Frankfurt marathon on 28th October.

This should give me enough time (just the nine months!) to squeeze in a couple of half's and my first first triathlon.

A lot of runner's in my club, including the coaches, have run marathon's so I have a bit of experience to learn from.

Any extra tips/advice from you guys would be appreciated too. Thanks
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Old 18th Jan 07, 03:29 PM
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All I can say is well done and the best of luck with the training, only the really special do marathons.......................................
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Old 18th Jan 07, 03:31 PM
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I too have never done one, I am aiming to run a marathon next year (god willing !!), I'll be interested to see how the training goes

Good luck
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Old 18th Jan 07, 08:28 PM
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All I can say is well done and the best of luck with the training, only the really special do marathons.......................................
Funnily enough, a lot of people I work with think I'm "special" too!
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Old 30th Oct 07, 10:34 PM
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Good news - I managed to get round the course and am also able to still walk.

I managed 4:34:57 - I was aiming for sub 4:30 and was on course for this until about 36-37km when my legs turned to lead.
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Old 30th Oct 07, 11:05 PM
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Brilliant Grant - well done mate !
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Old 31st Oct 07, 06:53 AM
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Well done Grant, here's to the next one??? or is it a 'never again'?
Have a well deserved rest for a few days!
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Old 31st Oct 07, 09:39 AM
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Top Stuff Grant.

Well done mate.Great effort.
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Old 31st Oct 07, 10:38 AM
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A great effort and brilliant to get that close to your target. Nice one.
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Old 31st Oct 07, 11:09 AM
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Excellent news Grant told you you were special
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Old 31st Oct 07, 11:15 AM
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Good on yer Grant!
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Old 31st Oct 07, 12:47 PM
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Great to read about your success, Grant. Well done, indeed!
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Well done Grant... no looking back now, where is the next one going to be then?
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Old 31st Oct 07, 07:49 PM
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Well done Grant... no looking back now, where is the next one going to be then?
Never again! I'll leave the long races to you and the other forumites, Trinity.
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Nice one, Grant
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