first marathon - Beginners

Graham Trory

25/10/2002 at 10:52

Does anyone have any ideas for a good first marathon?-flattish course,enough people to get lost in but not too many.
North of England would be handier.

N ick

25/10/2002 at 11:26

never done it myself - but lots of people swear by (& at :-) ) Nottingham, Robin Hood Marathon - there's been loads of threads on it so if you search from the forum front page I'm sure you'll find people that know

good luck

Gavo

25/10/2002 at 13:18

Manchester is supposed to be OK - I think it's around Sept time so the weather shouldn't be too extreme either way.

Gavin Hall

25/10/2002 at 22:52

Manchester v good. Go for it.

A Chimp Writes

26/10/2002 at 17:03

Blackpool in June. Agree about Manchester so depends on what time of year you want to do one really. Avoid Leeds, two nasty laps (sorry Monique)

Dangly Spice

26/10/2002 at 21:15

Blackpool is a good flat course, but depending on your speed, you could end up running much of it on your own.
It was the 23rd June this year.

A Chimp Writes

27/10/2002 at 16:49

Dangly. The reason you spend so much time on your own is because no-one can keep up with you!

A Chimp Writes

27/10/2002 at 17:08

Think that should be "THAT no-one can keep up with you". Its 22nd June next year. Blackpool that is. I'll be there.

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