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  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,347 Forumite
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    Well I've been to Excel today and have registered and got my number now ... just hoping my dodgy knee hold out on the day! Good luck everyone else and see y'all on sunday !!!
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  • ness_w
    ness_w Posts: 334 Forumite
    I am not running the marathon, but just starting off running and have decided to get sponsorship for my first race. I am putting the just giving page address on my t-shirt when I'm training, and also have left sponsor forms at the pub and the gym. I've also asked everyone I've emailed to email other people in the hope that I will get extra sponsors that way. Good luck toyou guys, you have my admiration for running so far!

    Ness.
  • Good Luck to all of you - Its a fantastic experience - the crowds are great and so supportive as are the other runners. Last minute tips;
    1. Rub vaseline on all the parts of your body which are liable to rub whilst running esp nipples.
    2. Some of the charities have hospitality tents where you can have a hot shower, massage, food, etc after you complete the run - make use of this!
    3. Along the run, take the drinks & energy food at the posts - they can give you a useful boost....or take some energy bars
    4. Get some photos of you whilst running and with the medal when you finish - you could try sending these to your local papers on monday with your story and an appeal to readers for sponsorship ... you might strike lucky.

    All the Best - you deserve it.
    Simple Sue
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