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If you're genuinely worried about the cut off time lets hope they haven't gone home

Yep, I'm in this.

It'll be my third time and I'm hoping it feels a bit easier this year having just completed my first full marathon.  I might even be able to run up the hill at 11 miles for the first time rather than walking!

Going to focus on improving my pace over the shorter distance for the next few weeks but obviously haven't got long.

I love this race though, the crowds are great.

Hi Rich,

I'm 40 in August so I did some research and I'm pretty sure that an age 41 GFA time at Manchester next year would get us into London 2015.

I think I need the Chester race just to stop me dropping my long run distance too much.  If I just focused on Manchester next year I don't think I'd achieve it.

My mate did Chester last year and he really enjoyed it, especially finishing on the race course.

Paul

Having done 3:27 in my first marathon I've now set my sights on a GFA entry to London in 2015.  By then I'll be 41 so I'll be able to get in with a sub 3:15

I'll be doing Chester in the autumn and Manchester again next year assuming I don't get a ballot place.

It's going to be hard work but as long as I can stay injury I think I can do it.

No running yet,  quads are still painful.

Will probably try a slow 4 miles tomorrow then back on it with a 13 Saturday morning as Potters Half is my next big event on 9th June.