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Last long run 8 mar (19 miles @ 8min pace), but picked up a knee injury and trained very lightly since then.  Weekly mileage for last two weeks has been 14 then 22 miles, and injury seems to have cleared up.  Ran a marathon in Feb as well (3h30 but had been aiming for 3h15) so have some miles in the bank from back then.  Quickest long runs in Jan were about 20 miles @ 7.40.

Originally had planned to defer VLM.  After Boston I feel like I have the need to run.  Solidarity, not being terrorized into staying at home, etc etc. 

What are your thoughts?  Do I have enough mileage behind me to run around 3.30-3.45?

Last year I did all my marathon long runs first thing in the morning, as a way of running to work.  So leaving between 6.00 and 6.30 and getting up to 21 miles or so.  Was a fantastic way to start the day.  First time I did it I felt pretty knackered all day at work, but I soon got used to it. 

thanks for the replies - have tried phoning the telephone # but it's been engaged ... will keep trying, and fingers crossed I can sort out deferral for next year...

Hi

I received an entry to this year's marathon from my club.  I have been injured an am now unable to use my club place.  I had assumed that club entries cannot be deferred, but i am now lead to believe that this is not the case, and that club entries can be deferred.

Earlier this week, to make doubly sure that I did not try anything stupid like attempting to enter and run the marathon, I threw away all of the registration stuff they sent out.  Now, understanding that I could've deferred my place, I feel like screaming!

a) is it true that I can defer a club entry to next year

b) any ideas for how to do this without the registration form.  Is it possible?  Is it worth contacting them, going down to the expo in person, etc?

Thanks, any advice welcomed.