DFW running club part 4!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!

jpwhittle

i got my rejection mag today as well, so did john so neither of us going for free this year. and no free tshirt either lol

becky_rtw

You only get the top if you donated (bequeathed) your entry fee to charity...so they keep you're fee, you dont get a place but as a thank you, you get a 'nice' top for doing your bit for charideeee

krider2010

Interesting comments/reviews on the Windsor Half on the runners world website. Comments about the heat and water situation this year which are certainly fair points (as was getting out), but I thought arrival and toilet situation was pretty good. Perhaps shows my inexperience? We did arrive earlyish though. And the scenery, marshals, and crowd were definitely real positives.

becky_rtw

Interesting! Some people always find something to complain about - agree the parking seems like an issue, but heat in Spetember isnt really their fault

I'd quite fancy this one but its too expensive for me

Alias_Omega

Wife text me this morning, no VLM place for me either.

Im a little gutted...

krider2010

Agreed on the some people are never happy thing - the negativity was what made me post the link here. Also agree, not cheap, but was convenient for me. I've just checked as Reading 2010 is now open for registration - that's £30 this (well next) year...!

RichOneday_2

Alias_Omega wrote: »

Wife text me this morning, no VLM place for me either.

Im a little gutted...

Why? Do Blackpool instead!:D:D

You've experienced the hassle and problems with the mass participation events recently - enjoy a free flowing normal race instead, its exactly the same challenge!:D

Alias_Omega

Thanks Krider,

That thanks made me feel a little bit better. I had a chat with a guy at work, my running plans were -

1, 10k road race - Completed
2, Great North Run - Completed
3, London Marathon -

Anyone know of any cheap charity places.?

I would hate to pledge £1500, and not to make it. I could just imagine pledging £1500, and giving them £400 again...

I wonder what they could do.?

Becki.?

Rich - I know, thats a good one if your going up and down the sea front. Just means ill have to cancel that accomodation now..

Idiophreak

RichOneday wrote: »

Why? Do Blackpool instead!:D:D

You've experienced the hassle and problems with the mass participation events recently - enjoy a free flowing normal race instead, its exactly the same challenge!:D

Do you get the same level of support, though?

Just interested as the thing that I enjoy about the larger races is having supporters all along the course - really makes for a nice atmosphere - what are the crowds like at blackpool?

RichOneday_2

krider2010 wrote: »

Interesting comments/reviews on the Windsor Half on the runners world website. Comments about the heat and water situation this year which are certainly fair points (as was getting out), but I thought arrival and toilet situation was pretty good. Perhaps shows my inexperience? We did arrive earlyish though. And the scenery, marshals, and crowd were definitely real positives.

I cant believe that some people expect organised warm ups!:rotfl::rotfl:

Go to an aerobics class if you want to writhe about to Mr Motivator not a road race! Bupa Great bods have a lot to answer for!:p

And what is wrong with cups of water? You're only trying to have a sip not avoid spillage...:rolleyes:

It is amazing how much complaining goes on about the actions of marshalls who are, almost always, volunteers giving up their time to help the event.