London Marathon 09 - REMF

[blockhseagull]

You've got my sponsorship - not just because you're running for REMF, but because my offer to sponsor the Teaboy and his girlfriend who are also running the London Marathon was spurned on the dubious grounds that they are running to beat their personal bests, not to raise money.

If you see them on the day ... trip them up.

Many thanks Lord B.... and i'll do just that if i see them

 

[murphy's law]

You've got my sponsorship - not just because you're running for REMF, but because my offer to sponsor the Teaboy and his girlfriend who are also running the London Marathon was spurned on the dubious grounds that they are running to beat their personal bests, not to raise money.

If you see them on the day ... trip them up.

I'm sorry but can you now only run the marathon to raise money for charity? What if running is your sport like playing cricket is someone else's sport. Does that person received your distain for not raising money every time he plays a cricket match?

London is full to the brim of charity joe joggers waddling around in 6 hours who can't be bothered to train properly while real runners can't get a place.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I'm sorry but can you now only run the marathon to raise money for charity? What if running is your sport like playing cricket is someone else's sport. Does that person received your distain for not raising money every time he plays a cricket match?

London is full to the brim of charity joe joggers waddling around in 6 hours who can't be bothered to train properly while real runners can't get a place.

Having raised the lad from birth, I'm sure he's learned to live with whatever grief I throw in his direction. As I can when I'm on the receiving end.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

I'm sorry but can you now only run the marathon to raise money for charity? What if running is your sport like playing cricket is someone else's sport. Does that person received your distain for not raising money every time he plays a cricket match?

London is full to the brim of charity joe joggers waddling around in 6 hours who can't be bothered to train properly while real runners can't get a place.

Charity runners at London will raise MILLIONS of pounds this year for a whole host of good causes.

I will be one of those running for a Charity and I aim to raise several thousand pounds for people with incurable illnesses. (and yes I have trained, and hope to finish in between 4 - 4.12 hours, sorry if that's too slow for you)

You say 'real runners can't get a place' - sorry but if you belong to a running club they all have places - and often have trouble filling them.

 

[Robyn]

Good Luck Simon and well done for picking REMF.

Having done it last year I know how hard you have to train before hand and how it takes more than just physical fitness to get round. Especially when it's raining!

I hope the guys on here throw as much support behind you as they did behind me.

My one piece of advice would be use carb gels! I don't know if you've done it before but I'm happy to tell you what to expect. Just ping me a message via here. :yahoo:

 

[blockhseagull]

Good Luck Simon and well done for picking REMF.

Having done it last year I know how hard you have to train before hand and how it takes more than just physical fitness to get round. Especially when it's raining!

I hope the guys on here throw as much support behind you as they did behind me.

My one piece of advice would be use carb gels! I don't know if you've done it before but I'm happy to tell you what to expect. Just ping me a message via here. :yahoo:

Thanks Robyn, training going well so far... even during the snow !!!

Yeah had some good support so far, hopefully will continue

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

Argentina

Simon,

Good luck with the training. As an ex marathon runner (STH Block L) I assume I am a bit like an ex smoker but ran my last marathon in NY in 2005. Having run lots of marathons in my Albion shirt previously, you can imagine my disappointment when the New Yorkers mistook the light blue top for Argentina. Hope yoiu have better luck and hope we are celebrating staying in Div 1 . What's your target time then and which shirt are you wearing (use the vas......)

 

[blockhseagull]

Simon,

Good luck with the training. As an ex marathon runner (STH Block L) I assume I am a bit like an ex smoker but ran my last marathon in NY in 2005. Having run lots of marathons in my Albion shirt previously, you can imagine my disappointment when the New Yorkers mistook the light blue top for Argentina. Hope yoiu have better luck and hope we are celebrating staying in Div 1 . What's your target time then and which shirt are you wearing (use the vas......)

My target is sub 4hours.... fingers crossed

Haven't thought about what i might wear yet though !!!

cheers

 

[Woodingdean Gull]

Simon,

What size t-shirt would you require? I can provide a brand new white one with a very large, distinct REMF logo on it.

Let me know.

Tony....

 

[blockhseagull]

Cheers Tony

Large would be great

Thanks

 

[Woodingdean Gull]

Large it is. I'll get it sorted and be in touch.

 

[Woodingdean Gull]

Hi Simon,

below is an image of my two daughter modelling the REMF t-shirts.

I'll sort one out asap.

Tony....

 

[blockhseagull]

Hi Simon,

below is an image of my two daughter modelling the REMF t-shirts.

I'll sort one out asap.

Tony....

Cheers

 

[Croydonbloke]

Best of luck with your run and fund raising. I too am running in this years FLM for the South West Thames Kidney fund, anyone wishing to donate to to this very good cause please send me a PM. Cheers

 

[teaboy]

Having raised the lad from birth, I'm sure he's learned to live with whatever grief I throw in his direction. As I can when I'm on the receiving end.

Cheeky bugger!

I'm not running for charity as I feel a tad awkward asking people for money for what I do for 'fun' (although after dragging myself round 16 miles of London parks yesterday I think fun might be the wrong word!). Even if I was raising money I wouldn't be 'running for charity', but for myself. I don't begrudge those who do raise money for whatever cause they see fit (we may all need these charities at some point), but I hope ALL runners put the effort in and do the best they can. ANYONE can walk the distance - prove youself to be different

Good luck matey. See you at the start line!

 

[Bob!]

Simon/Tony

You don't want to be running in a cotton T-Shirt, hopefully this is a technical (wicking) Shirt.

Hi Simon,

below is an image of my two daughter modelling the REMF t-shirts.

I'll sort one out asap.

Tony....

 

[Brownstuff]

Good luck mate, I don't know you but well done for running in the London Marathon and for such a good cause. I first ran it 2 years ago (did it just under 4 and 1/2 half hours) and this year will be my 2nd effort running for the charity SENSE for deaf and blind children and adults (my time will not be important). I know what sort of effort,time,preparation and training is required to do such an event so I salute you. I have sponsored you a small amount but it all helps.
My one good tip which you already should be aware of is to make sure you wear a tried and tested pair of underpants (boxer shorts are big no no) which will be comfortable for the long runs (you will suffer,trust me,if of the wrong material)
Best Wishes
Brownstuff
(it will be an amazing day to be a part of again if 2 years ago is anything to go by)

 

[Woodingdean Gull]

Cheers Tony

Large would be great

Thanks

Hi Simon,

If you're coming to the match on Saturday, I'll have a large T-shirt for you.

If not, can you pm me your address and I'll post on to you.

Cheers,

Tony....

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I am in for £ 20.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

I will be watching as a friend is doing it this year..if I see you plopping round in your REMF shirt I'll shove a fiver in your G-string.

BTW if you happen to be running next to a super fit redhead called Catherine, ask her out will you cos she needs the confidence boost.