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London marathon 2021

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BK brighter days ahead Sep 2021 6:56pm, 27 Sep 2021 1,021 posts	0 BK brighter days ahead I do find it somewhat ironic that after volunteering for 10 years, finally getting a place but no longer able to run due to cancer treatments or able to defer due to VLM not being willing/able to make exceptions to their antiquated rules that they are now asking if I will volunteer on Sunday because they are short of volunteers !
Serendippily Sep 2021 7:09pm, 27 Sep 2021 23,341 posts	0 Serendippily That’s a bit pants BK
BK brighter days ahead Sep 2021 9:33pm, 27 Sep 2021 1,022 posts	0 BK brighter days ahead Did get a letter back though - wishing a speedy recovery and good luck in the 2022 ballot!
Pothunter Sep 2021 9:40pm, 27 Sep 2021 4,779 posts	0 Pothunter I got the volunteer email too. Obviously no cross check against addresses registered to run…
Pothunter Sep 2021 6:44am, 28 Sep 2021 4,785 posts	0 Pothunter Weather report is looking a bit damp for Sunday…
Rrunner Sep 2021 7:05am, 28 Sep 2021 770 posts	0 Rrunner Weather report is looking a bit damp for Sunday… It's the wind more than the rain that looks an issue for me...
Fitz Sep 2021 8:33am, 28 Sep 2021 2,489 posts	0 Fitz Got my kit bag yesterday. Undecided about Expo but will probably try to get there on Weds or Thurs evening as they should be quieter. Can go on my motorbike, so not too worried about transport / traffic / fuel jams. I will be popping by Primarni or TK MaxMara to buy "disposable" warm / dry clothes for Sunday morning because all my old kit went on one of those charity clothing collection bags a few months ago.
DocM Sep 2021 8:37am, 28 Sep 2021 43,238 posts	0 DocM Or pop to a charity shop to buy something
flanker Sep 2021 9:33am, 28 Sep 2021 20,022 posts	0 flanker Much better to give you money to charity shops than to those places, and far beter for the environment too.
Pothunter Sep 2021 9:54am, 28 Sep 2021 4,786 posts	0 Pothunter I picked up a rather dodgy looking rugby-style top from a charity shop on the weekend