New Forest Marathon - Events

Paulie

17/09/2002 at 13:45

I am doing the NFM this Sunday and wonder who else out there is running it.I understand it is undulating but not much more than this. Is this mainly on road or footpaths ?
Any information would be appreciated.

Grumpy

17/09/2002 at 14:56

I'm doing it too Paul. Its all on the lanes through the New Forest except 1.5 miles of track. It is undulating but nothing too daunting for anyone who likes fell running.
In my case though, a marathon virgin who doesn't generally run on hills, panic has well and truley set in:-)

Paulie

17/09/2002 at 15:14

Thanks for that Grumpy - What is your number ? I think mine is 497. This is my third marathon although I did my first only 5 moths ago so I understand about the nerves ;-) I am sure you will be fine. Good Luck - All the best

Grumpy

17/09/2002 at 15:36

My number is 431, Good luck to you as well.

Paulie

17/09/2002 at 15:42

What sort of time are you hoping for ? I am hoping for some time between 3.15 - 3.25

Grumpy

17/09/2002 at 16:05

I started with the idea of a sub 4 hours in my mind, I'm sticking to that target but I'll be happy just to finish at the moment.

Paulie

17/09/2002 at 16:50

My first Marathon I did in 4hours 10 seconds - can you believe that. Hope u make it under 4 hours:-)

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