ASICS Target 26.2 - 2013

joggersaurus wrote (see)

Just had E mail from Runners world, no it was:- The guide to charity runnining, panic button when i saw the sender before the subject

I got that as well.  Heart rate just about back to normal.

Do you think if I keep staring at my phone it might ring?

I'm still waiting...I'm in the Charity Guide tho!

Phone just rang...private number...heart leapt a beat....routine appointment...drat......is this life until Saturday

2 years ago we were very definitely told to keep it quiet when we were told about the boot camp - not easy!

Can't remember what our running bits were but I do know that as has already been said they were definitely looking at an ability to keep to a steady pace rather than starting fast ad running out of steam.  There was no real chance of any PBs for us as it wasn't just cold .......... the track was covered in compacted snow

As to age ........ I was 48 when I was selected so Vet's are in with a chance too

Shall remain hopeful till tomorrow.....

Ultra - you've raised my depressed hopes just a fraction.

Rachel - I too shall remain hopeful until tomorrow.....

Am signing up for a BMF bootcamp session x 5 as consolation if I don't get in.

i would be suprised if they haven't chosen and rung or emailed everyone by now

The only hope that I cling on to is that I missed a call about midday yesterday from a private number, although it's more likely to have been a PPI/Accident claims etc company cold-calling 

I too got excited by the Runners' World e-mail about charity running. I also had a missed call on my phone this afternoon from 'Unknown', but they didn't leave a message. I agree with KevinR1 that it was probably a PPI claim hotline.

Emmy_H wrote (see)

seren nos wrote (see)

also there is a chance for those who have been rejected to apply for the forum 6....which is an alternative set of threads...............no big prizes or race entries or bootcamps............these match a runner with a mentor on these forums.........and they get their own thread which others join.............its a bit more fluid as they do not need to follow the RW training plans....they can follow anyplan or make one up........it is a great way to chat as well....so if you don't find an official thread that seems to suit your needs you can apply for the unofficial ones or join in with one of those winners........

I just want to second Seren's comment. There is another opportunity within the forum itself. They'll be a thread posted around christmas offering people the chance to get mentored by someone on the forum. I 'followed' the thread last year and it was a fountain of knowledge and ideas and really helped my marathon prep for the VLM.

So.... it's not all over

I'll third that.  This is a great opportunity for those really wanting a marathon PB and not bothered about the kit and trip.   The pitching thread will be set up as soon as the Asics competition is announced so all is not lost folks.

David.M.3986 wrote (see)

 I've spent all year running by myself, except for the GSR, and the Portsmouth Ghost Race (and the Gosport Half this Sunday), so it would be great just to find out how well I'm doing and what I am capable of!

Most of us on here run by ourselves, which is why we appreciate the support, advice and encouragement from others around the forums.  Your race results will tell you how well you're doing and your background and training plans will tell you what you're capable of.  Get your pitch ready for the forum 6 if you're not successful here. 

For those who are successful   will look forward to seeing who gets through and following a couple of threads.

I too got an email from RW but not the one I really wanted. I shall start thinking hard about the forum 6.

I do wish Runner's World would stop calling me and asking me to take part.  

Apparently they didn't get any suitable entrants in the "most handsome runner" category.

Haha brilliant Tenjiso!  yep your picture say's it all!!

I missed out on the forum super 6 last year so entered this in the hope of consolation

Glad it's not just me who's heart missed a beat from a witheld number today....though mine was from one of those PPI reclaim sharks *shakes fist*

may sound really daft Carl D but ever thought of running where there are street lights?? or maybe a head torch?? I'm sure I have seen an advert recently maybe in RW for one designed for running.

Yes yes it was page 36 of the december issue or www.silva.se