Discretion is the better part of valour. And running away is byfar the better part of discretion. So, I will forgo the Athlete's Village and have reserved actual accommodation for the weekend. A whole 100 metres or so from the start so no issues with festivity participation if such lightweight curmudgeonry is to be permitted?
Amsterdam 2011 was a fabulous event. Well organised and as a bonus, we totally won the weather lottery. I was thinking about doing it again this year but my October slot is definitely going to the Preston Guild marathon. As a kid, I remember the local phrase was "Once in a Preston Guild" rather than "Once in a blue moon" or whatever.
Started jogging just over a year ago and have done a couple of marathons now. I am entered for the Trail de Paris 80k at the end of March. It feels a bit strange that I booked places on another two marathons because they fit my training schedule for this event...
denotes Subscriber-only content | 
Mike Short 2
