Greater Manchester Marathon 2012

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Jun 2011
1:29pm, 23 Jun 2011
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plodding hippo
drunken on line entry

Nope, I NEVER do that Jabba
:)
Jun 2011
1:46pm, 23 Jun 2011
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JamieKai *chameleon*
I thought the price was reasonable - although apparently it goes up £5 later in the year (perhaps to catch those awaiting the VLM ballot out) so I entered. I'm fully aware that this makes me vulnerable to the big triple weekend bender - Brighton/London/GtrManc - but then, the ballot will reject me anyway so I'm not worried :)

What sort of numbers are they expecting? I couldn't find it on the website...
Jun 2011
1:51pm, 23 Jun 2011
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sprouty76
I could have sworn I saw 5000 somewhere, but all I can find now is "thousands of runners". Maybe I imagined it...

If I don't do it, I might see about volunteering for it.
Jun 2011
1:54pm, 23 Jun 2011
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sprouty76
Just realised it's the same organisers as several triathlons in the area - Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Leeds etc.
Jun 2011
1:55pm, 23 Jun 2011
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Run Jabba Run
Actually, I was tipsy when I entered London too. Do I have a problem? ;-)

I guess there are worse things to do when drunk than enter races. Oh, hang on, I've done many of them too!

Seriously, now I appreciate this is the going rate, I will enter this if my London entry is unsuccessful (otherwise it's the long trip to Brighton)
Jun 2011
1:56pm, 23 Jun 2011
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plodding hippo
yes

you are a drinker with a running problem

Contact the hash house harriers for help
:)
Jun 2011
1:58pm, 23 Jun 2011
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sprouty76
From the FAQ:

"Can I use a mountain bike?

Yes, a whole range of bikes is welcomed at Xtra Mile Events. There are some types of bikes you cannot use, including fixed wheel and electric/powered bikes. More details on acceptable bikes can be found in Section 11 of the British Triathlon Rule Book, see http://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/rules/."

Cool, works for me :)
Jun 2011
1:59pm, 23 Jun 2011
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plodding hippo
My friend says he trains round ther are knows the short cuts!

Sub four here I come;)
Jun 2011
6:14pm, 23 Jun 2011
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Manc Girl
I thought I heard 5000 too !
Jun 2011
6:55pm, 23 Jun 2011
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plodding hippo
me three

I am glad one achieves a "hallowed status" once you have finished
:)

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