Fetcheveryone Running Club (FERC)
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26 Nov
10:17pm, 26 Nov 2024
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3M
Good evening! Just remembered this, and that I haven't blogged yet either!
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29 Nov
10:51am, 29 Nov 2024
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fetcheveryone
Just popping in to say that in theory, we should hear today from the London Marathon about our one allocated spot in the event (they promised it would happen by the end of November, and we're all out of working days). As soon as I hear something, I will email all registered first-claim members with the usual details of how to put your name forward if interested. |
29 Nov
11:29am, 29 Nov 2024
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EvilPixie
Thanks Fetch! Very exciting
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29 Nov
11:36am, 29 Nov 2024
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Ness
Thanks for the update, Fetch.
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29 Nov
12:44pm, 29 Nov 2024
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Surrey Phil
Thank you, Fetch. LME advised me this week that only boroughs that host sections of the course will have a few places for their staff. Previously, the remaining London boroughs had about 4-6 balloted places but this has been discontinued. |
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29 Nov
12:49pm, 29 Nov 2024
59,709 posts
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EvilPixie
London will soon be elites and charity only!
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29 Nov
1:02pm, 29 Nov 2024
10,832 posts
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Surrey Phil
I've always wondered how their ever-presents get in. If I did it year after year, I'm sure any sponsorship and donations would have all but dried up years ago so I doubt it's via a charity. Having previously got in on the old 'five rejections and you're in next year' scheme, you realistically had something to look forward to. If there are too many elites, I am surprised they don't consider asking some (say men who will finish between 2:15 - 2:25) to run in Brighton instead. They would probably have a better chance of getting a podium and winning prize money that way. |
29 Nov
6:21pm, 29 Nov 2024
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Pothunter
Ever-presents get an automatic place as far as I know. Given that there aren’t that many of them it doesn’t really impact overall numbers. They also get VIP treatment in the build up and on the day. |
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29 Nov
9:17pm, 29 Nov 2024
10,833 posts
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Surrey Phil
I'm an ever-present in Brighton so I hope London Marathon Events adopt that policy to their 'adopted child.'
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30 Nov
12:17am, 30 Nov 2024
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AndyS
We were allocated 1 place for ~50 volunteers. My name came out of the hat on Wednesday... so hopefully see some of you on course. God Rest Ye Merry Pothunter wrote: Ever-presents get an automatic place as far as I know. Given that there aren’t that many of them it doesn’t really impact overall numbers. 6 finished in 2024, according to everpresent.org.uk |
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