Wembley and the London Marathon (1 Viewer)

[Nick]

Where are you all showering???

 

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[Sick Boy]

What wave are you? 10AM would be absolutely ideal. I’m going to try and persuade the organisers to let me change when I collect my number tomorrow.

I remember the finishers area being an absolute ballache last time, but it’s a blur, so it it can be done in 10 minutes I will!

I'd go there with the attitude that you're starting at 10am and just try and push in. Most of the time the people you'll be dealing with won't be overly bothered.

 

[Frank Sidebottom]

What? Where’s my interview?!

More to the point Why isn't Doug running it as well..... needs to pull his finger out.

 

[Nuskyblue]

I know two marathon runners on Sunday. Ones a Cov fan and he's quite quick so definitely make kick off. The others a Man U follower and he's slow as fuck so won't make the game.
1-0 Cov already

We are massive

 

[Great_Expectations]

Where are you all showering???

No time for that!

 

[Bosworth Blue]

Manchester United fan Tom Grennan is also racing, make sure you beat him to put us 1-0 up

 

[Great_Expectations]

Wet wipe and a spray of lynx

Not even that - I only have limited bag space!

Tbf I doubt I’ll be the smelliest person there based on home games!

 

[wingy]

Where are you all showering???

Al fresco?

 

[messiahrobins]

is this just really Leeds fans turning up without a ticket?

Man Utd fans mate. We are playing Man Utd on sunday kid

 

[Great_Expectations]

Managed to sort a plan which should get me there for just after kick off. It’s obviously reliant on a few things, such as me actually finishing the race in a decent time….!

But feeling more positive I’ll make it before they shut the gates.

If you see an exhausted half dead looking marathon runner tomorrow, feel free to stay away from the smell of sweat or say hello and help me rehydrate!

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Managed to sort a plan which should get me there for just after kick off. It’s obviously reliant on a few things, such as me actually finishing the race in a decent time….!

But feeling more positive I’ll make it before they shut the gates.

If you see an exhausted half dead looking marathon runner tomorrow, feel free to stay away from the smell of sweat or say hello and help me rehydrate!

Have a great run

 

[duffer]

Managed to sort a plan which should get me there for just after kick off. It’s obviously reliant on a few things, such as me actually finishing the race in a decent time….!

But feeling more positive I’ll make it before they shut the gates.

If you see an exhausted half dead looking marathon runner tomorrow, feel free to stay away from the smell of sweat or say hello and help me rehydrate!

Good luck mate, that's a terrific effort.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Bit out of order on your fellow fans if you bowl up reeking of BO after running for 4 hours. Knock the game on the head and enjoy the marathon.

Bit of a desperate attempt that.

 

[clint van damme]

Best of luck to everyone running g tomorrow, I've been fortunate enough to do it, (at a snails pace), enjoy the day, its,an incredible experience

 

[Tommystours]

What? Where’s my interview?!

You are not good looking enough,having a face for radio

 

[Great_Expectations]

You are not good looking enough,having a face for radio

If I thought that could even possibly be true, I’d be offended!

 

[Becksy]

I'm in the same boat, I'm running the marathon tomorrow, my start time is 10:45 so there's a chance I'll make it, otherwise going to duck into a pub somewhere. I'm running for Shelter, supporting families trying to keep or find a roof over their heads. Here is my fundraising page if any fellow generous Cov fans would like to support a great cause Darren's page

 

[Great_Expectations]

If I get to Wembley tomorrow but miss the cut off to get into the stadium, will any bars nearby be showing it? Or will I have to sit outside and just listen to the crowd/watch on my phone like a loser?!

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Lots of Pro Palestine and Counter protests being planned apparently on Sunday, i would suggest getting to Wembley early.

I didn't realise the Off Topic Chat were having a meet up.

 

[SBT]

Lots of Pro Palestine and Counter protests being planned apparently on Sunday, i would suggest getting to Wembley early.

Heard this as well last night from a well known face in Ramallah

 

[Tommo1993]

Nothing desperate about it. I’d be pissed off if some smelly tramp was next to me during the game. Think of other people.

Asides from that, good luck! If this is your first marathon, I think you might also be underestimating just how knackered your legs will be afterwards. I could barely walk for a few days.

Surely you’d rather sit next to a marathon winner than a smelly mad hatter?

 

[Domo]

I know I’ve mentioned it on a few individual threads, but I can’t believe I’m the only person in this boat on here (be it regular poster or lurker!).

I’m running the London Marathon on Sunday and with my now confirmed start time of ~11:00, it’s probably unrealistic to think I’ll make a 3:30 KO - which is shit.

I’m hoping to run it in ~4 hours, but it’s about an hour commute to Wembley, including the 30 minutes the organisers advise it takes to get out of the finishers area!!

I’ve spoken to Wembley and they confirmed the gates close around 50 minutes, so all being well I have a chance of making it for the second half.

Is there anyone else in a similar situation? If so, what are your plans to get to Wembley?

Or, is there a bar in London fans are heading for to watch either in general or anyone else watching/partaking in the marathon?

And before anyone mentions it, I cannot defer as it’s part of a wider running challenge I am doing for charity (even if it is tempting!).

Did you make it to the game?
What time did you run?
Hope you're all good bud

 

[Great_Expectations]

Did you make it to the game?
What time did you run?
Hope you're all good bud

I did indeed, sub four hour marathon, despite one of those “proper” runners (too short shorts, weirdly skinny etc) tripping me up at mile 3.

I was in my seat for KO and despite the result, I’m so pleased I made it!

So close to being a perfect day!

And people around me were very congratulatory re the marathon, as if they didn’t care about the fact I might smell in an open arena. Weird hey?

(thank you for asking btw!)

 

[Mild-Mannered Janitor]

Fantastic effort mate and so glad you made the start and a brilliant time, especially with the trip

 

[SBT]

Absolutely phenomenal stuff - as if we didn’t have enough heroes yesterday!

 

[clint van damme]

I did indeed, sub four hour marathon, despite one of those “proper” runners (too short shorts, weirdly skinny etc) tripping me up at mile 3.

I was in my seat for KO and despite the result, I’m so pleased I made it!

So close to being a perfect day!

And people around me were very congratulatory re the marathon, as if they didn’t care about the fact I might smell in an open arena. Weird hey?

(thank you for asking btw!)

Well done mate!

 

[Great_Expectations]

Thank you! Really kind words and it’s appreciated

This is the start of a larger running challenge I’m doing for charity, so I’ve got another ~860 miles to run in the next 4 months.

I have at least one more marathon lined up, so this has given me confidence to push for another PB!

 

[Deleted member 9744]

I did indeed, sub four hour marathon, despite one of those “proper” runners (too short shorts, weirdly skinny etc) tripping me up at mile 3.

I was in my seat for KO and despite the result, I’m so pleased I made it!

So close to being a perfect day!

And people around me were very congratulatory re the marathon, as if they didn’t care about the fact I might smell in an open arena. Weird hey?

(thank you for asking btw!)

Well done mate

 

[Domo]

I did indeed, sub four hour marathon, despite one of those “proper” runners (too short shorts, weirdly skinny etc) tripping me up at mile 3.

I was in my seat for KO and despite the result, I’m so pleased I made it!

So close to being a perfect day!

And people around me were very congratulatory re the marathon, as if they didn’t care about the fact I might smell in an open arena. Weird hey?

(thank you for asking btw!)

Well done mate! amazing day all around!

 

[MTK]

Well done Great-Expectations and everyone who did the marathon and then got to Wembley. Double amazing achievements.