RW Forum Six

Lol! Good luck! I'm sure they apply the 5 times refusal and you're in

Please don't let the best tradition on the RW forums die out.

I wouldn't be where I'm now without the DD / Minni sub 3:30 thread

+1 for the RW mentoring being a fanastic thing ... I was in last years looking to improve my mara PB and the legend that is Dubai Dave, guided me through to not only smash my PB , but also my target time and way beyond.

I would seriously recommend anyone gives it a go, especially those who's training (like mine) may be lacking a bit of structure and knowledge.

Don't mean to change the subject - but WHERE has everyone gone and WHY? Is it that place which sounds like a command to a dog? and is it because this place became boring without D2D?  

Keir wrote (see)

Don't mean to change the subject - but WHERE has everyone gone and WHY? Is it that place which sounds like a command to a dog? and is it because this place became boring without D2D?  

I think a combination of things have happened which have led to this place being quieter in certain areas.

The Forum 6 has always been good and I know a lot of people have got a great deal out of it. I'm happy to find our secret judge again. For those that don't know, we give all the pitches sans forum names to an 'independant' judge.

Obviously if they wanted to they could trawl back through the pitch thread and work out who is who, but to be honest the kind of person we choose isn't interested in forum politics. All entries are given the same consideration and hand on heart the process is as objective as we can make it. So please do apply everyone who would love a one on one mentor for their spring marathon.

What do we need to do to apply? (Please note I have been warned not to send pictures of my underwear to strangers) 

Keep an eye out for the thread and submit a pitch to state your worthinness  

General rules are usually to have a spring/summer marathon place, we moved away from a VLM place to give every one a chance  !

I've not really noticed anyone leaving but I mainly stick to the marathon thread.  I use that 'dog stick' place to log my runs but I don't partake in any chat - I don't understand how their forums work for starters.  Better the devil you know and all that.

Keir, you need to do a pitch - yes, sell yourself.   Bit on background, target, current training etc.  Show some pictures of your kids!

It got me under 3:30 a couple of years ago.  I needed someone to keep me on the straight and narrow - DD failed in that respect  but did push me to 3:28.

Who's going to organise the free running shoes?

I've always liked following the Forum 6 threads to see the contrast in advice (in a good way - positive)

Spoons. wrote (see)

Who's going to organise the free running shoes?

M...eldy wrote (see)

You can have a pair of my old ones (low mileage) and I'll chuck in a pair of socks as well!

 
I have a pair of Asics gel foundations that I can't use anymore.. 30 miles in them (if that)... and to make it fair - i've got a few spare race t-shirts that i've never worn as team kit

M...eldy wrote (see)

Keep an eye out for the thread and submit a pitch to state your worthinness  

General rules are usually to have a spring/summer marathon place, we moved away from a VLM place to give every one a chance  !

Any idea when the thread is likely to be sent out ?

usually the wait until the official people have been chosen for a shortlist.then those who were not shortlisted can put their names in the hat..............it is never before december.....it part of the christmas cel;ebrations.....so i would think in 3 or 4 weeks time.....you will just have to keep on logging on every day to check 

Nice one, thanks

It's almost as exciting as waiting for that hariy bloke with his big sack to come down my chimney

No....... you can have me 

Sorry Seren - One of those annoying phantom posts when reloading in a different browser - so I changed my message, only to see you have replied to the origional one.

However, your answer now means I am even more excited