VLM 2018
30 watchers
Apr 2018
10:05am, 19 Apr 2018
4 posts
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ageingtractor
HappyG(err) - not a blind runner but a lady who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, with some other issues, who has always wanted to run the LM. Just need to get her across that finish line.
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Apr 2018
10:08am, 19 Apr 2018
12,222 posts
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Autumnleaves
That's a lovely thing to do - lots of luck to you both
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Apr 2018
10:14am, 19 Apr 2018
28,618 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Nice one ageingtractor. Great thing to do. Best of luck to you both. It's very rewarding to help someone else in their race and to see them achieve their goal.  G
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Apr 2018
11:05am, 19 Apr 2018
4,515 posts
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Zehnderboy
Hi all, advice from TFL regarding the proposed strike action this weekend. In summary a limited service will be put on with extra buses to help us get to expo and start line tfl.gov.uk |
Apr 2018
1:02pm, 19 Apr 2018
136 posts
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icenutter
Another email from VLM is out re: strike. The most relevant part in it is that ‘Please remember that Registration will close promptly at 17:00 on Saturday 21 April. For operational reasons we are unable to issue race packs after 17:00 and, if you haven’t picked up your number by then, you will not be able to take part.‘ |
Apr 2018
3:04pm, 19 Apr 2018
593 posts
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princesszee
Hey, does anyone know what goal times the pacers are going and how easy they are to find/stick with?
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Apr 2018
3:15pm, 19 Apr 2018
2,446 posts
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FergusG
virginmoneylondonmarathon.com states..... 6:52-minute miles (predicted time: 2 hours 59 minutes) 7:26-minute miles (predicted time: 3 hours 15 minutes) 8-minute miles (predicted time: 3 hours 30 minutes) 8:35-minute miles (predicted time: 3 hours 45 minutes) 9-minute miles (predicted time: 3 hours 56 minutes) 9:43-minute miles (predicted time: 4 hours 15 minutes) 10:18-minute miles (predicted time: 4 hours 30 minutes) 10:52-minute miles (predicted time: 4 hours 45 minutes) 11:22-minute miles (predicted time: 4 hours 58) Run/walk pace (predicted time: 5 hours 20 minutes). Please note the Run/Walk pacers are only present on the Red and Blue Starts and not on the Green Start. |
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Apr 2018
3:17pm, 19 Apr 2018
2,447 posts
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FergusG
NB. They can be a pretty crowded affair, with lots of folks bunching around them!
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Apr 2018
3:27pm, 19 Apr 2018
16,670 posts
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TRO Toddslayer
Last time I did the VLM I did 3:04 - and overtook the 3:15 pacer, who was running alone, along the embankment. If you are planning to use a pacer make sure you have a back up plan and also check the pace is as advertised.
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Apr 2018
3:29pm, 19 Apr 2018
90 posts
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Spideog
The pacers at London are pretty shocking with their pacing as well. Also, because of the multiple starts you'll potentially find the 3:15 pacers from one start infront of the 3:00 pacers from another start. Best avoided and rely on the mile markers on the side of the road and your watch. |
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