London Marathon 2012
Training Updates - As at 25th January 2012
Caroline Meaby.
So after coming tenth out of the hat for the ELR places, I'd resigned myself to not having a marathon to train for and enjoyed a pretty relaxed - and boozy- Xmas!
Then 2 days into the new year, I got the call up... After 8 (ahem) months of not running, I'd better dust off my trainers cos I had a place. Eek!
From a pretty much standing start, things are going well. Luckily, I have been going to the gym so fitness levels okay, but I am rather slow at running. Managed a 14 mile run which is my longest so far so feel pretty confident. And is lovely spending weekends with the ELR crew again! I missed you guys!
Grant Conway.
Unfortunately my January training has been hampered due to a chest infection. I took off a few days at the start of the month and started running as normal with a mixture of cross training on an exersize bike, speed work, hill training in the forest and tempo runs, my usual marathon training. After 2 weeks of training I was feeling worse with each run and had to return to the doctors for more antibiotics and instructions to rest until 27/1/12. Hopefully I will be back in full training soon.
Geoffrey Bench.
This month minimal training due to knee injury very frustrating,managed 3 miles on Friday and 5 on Monday.I am planning to do club run on Weds 25th.
If any recurrence then I will with much regret pass on my marathon place!
George Georgiou
Unfortunately for me its become a bit of a disaster, but fingers crossed I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been struggling with ligament damage since early November and haven't been able to run effectively since. My GP recently confirmed my diagnosis and suggested to stop running altogether until I've properly healed my leg and take regular Ibruprofen. Seems obvious in hindsight, just wish that i'd seen him sooner.
So as long as I'm not tempted to start running before I'm ready to, I should be able to make the 'big one'. Thats been my error, which is continue to try and run it off. Doesn't work like that with this injury, only proper rest will do.
Has anyone had similar injury experience, i'd like to know how you coped? Also does anyone think i should skip VLM? I've probably only given myself only mid February onwards to get ready realistically.
Virgin London Marathon - Sunday 22nd April 2012 - Club Ballot Results
December 2011 - The Club has now received 9 Guaranteed Places in the Marathon on April 22nd 2012. Two places from U.K. Athletics as a registered Club plus seven from London Marathon Limited, three for manning the 25k Special Drinks Station and four as our share of co hosting the 20 mile water feed station with London Fire Brigade. These applications will be available for collection from Don Bennett at the Club from this Wednesday 21st December 2011. Good luck to all in their training and in the race itself.
The Club ballot was held on Wednesday 30th November with the following results.
Ballot Winners
1.Rob Heppell - WITHDRAWN
2. Dave Knight
3. Geoff Bench
4. Richard Mainwairing
5. Grant Conway
6. Tom Woods
7. George Georgiou
8. James Wilson
9. Michael Rose
RESERVES
10. Caroline Meaby - Now in replacing Rob Heppell!
11. Magda Heppell
12. Frank Brownlie
13. Richard Guest
14. Sheila Kennedy
15. Manjit Singh
16. Mohammed Aklaqul-Ambea
17. Ramesh Pala
18. Miguel Martinez
19. Paul Thompson
20. Jimmy Hartwell
21. Mark Boulton
22. Mick Wilson
23. Grant Mitchell
VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON - April 22nd 2012 - Club Ballot rules
1. Open to Members where East London Runners is their first claim club.
2. Fully paid up Member by 1st July 2011 i.e. the year prior to the year the marathon is being held.
3. Applied in the public ballot and was rejected by VLM for 2012.
4. Can provide proof to the Club of being rejected by VLM 2011. Proof by
way of rejection slip/letter or e.mail from VLM 2012. Note a rejection magazine or copy of same is insufficient.
5. Member to advise that they wish to be in the ballot and provide proof of rejection by Wednesday 23rd November 2011.
6. The draw will take place on Wednesday 30th November 2011 at 7pm before the weekly club run.
East London Runners members on the morning of the 2011 Virgin London Marathon.
If you are unsuccessful in the Public and Club place you should consider running for a Charity! SENSE have lots of charity Gold Bond places available in the 2012 Virgin London Marathon and would really like to offer some to our Club runners. In recognition of the time that club runners put into the sport, they are offering places with a discounted fundraising target of £1,200 (normal requirement is £1,500) + £100 registration fee.
If you are interested please contact SENSE either by phone on 0845 127 0063 or by e.mail marathon@sense.org.uk quoting East London Runners Running Club Offer.
Other Spring Marathon Options.
Jerusalem Marathon - Sunday March 16th 2012.
Currently recruiting runners to run with Team Shalva. It is an incredible opportunity for serious runners to tackle the grueling hills of Jerusalem, a city renowned for its rich culture and heritage. Runners can opt to do the 10km, half or whole marathon. http://www.run4shalva.org
Brighton Marathon - Sunday 15th April 2012.
The Brighton Marathon is a great alternative to the London Marathon. Open to 15,000 runners, the route encompasses both the historic city and stunning coastal views. As a predominantly flat and fast course it lends itself to be an enjoyable day for both runners and supporters. Run for Breast Cancer Care -
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Milton Keynes Marathon - Sunday 29th April 2012.
Starting and finishing at 10am at MK Stadium,Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1ST. Entry limit 6,500.
http://www.miltonkeynesmarathon.co.uk/
VLM 2012 - Good for Age Qualification
Men Time (in hours)*************Women Time (in hours)
Age 18 - 40* 2.45 - 3.10*********Age 18 - 49****3.15 - 3.50
Age 41 - 59* sub 3.15***********Age 50 - 54****sub 4.00
Age 60 - 64 sub 3.30************Age 55 - 59****sub 4.15
Age 65 - 69 sub 4.00************Age 60 - 64****sub 4.30
Age 70+ -sub 5.00 *************Age 65 - 69****sub 5.30
****************************Age 70+ - ****sub 6.30
