Running

Unfortunately it asks for a "doctor of medicine", not a "doctor". Otherwise I'd just grab a passing PhD and get them to sign it.

I know a dude who's a gp, unsure if he's still in town or not but will see if I can hunt him down.

Just signed up for the pre-registration for York marathon next year with Liz.

Just signed up for the pre-registration for York marathon next year with Liz.

Dude. Calm down!

Well, she signed us both up without telling me in actual fact..
It's a week after our wedding.

Lol!

There might be a friendly doc on here who could sign such a form.

Who, DFP?

For Mount Blanc (not me, of course) I know guys who just make one up and send it in - it lets them tick the box with their insurers, they don't investigate whether the thing is actually legitimate.

Is there any nice marathon in the UK before the end of the year that might be worth doing?

If you're ready to taper:
http://www.theyorkshiremarathon.com

that's closed for this year isn't it?
Ideally something around november would be good. I was ready to start taper for amsterdam but it all went tits up so I wouldn't mind keep the momentum and find something a bit later.

A gp would charge for that?!
What's a doctors stamp and how would one fake that - cut out potato?

m gp charged £15 for l'etape certificate that is the same thing. Fuff on here had hers for free

that's closed for this year isn't it?
Ideally something around november would be good. I was ready to start taper for amsterdam but it all went tits up so I wouldn't mind keep the momentum and find something a bit later.

Ah sorry, that was one I'd heard mentioned by a club mate so I didn't actually read the page.

This is a useful page:
http://www.marathonrunnersdiary.com/races/uk-marathon-list.php
Or there's joggers world race finder.

I think that traditionally, the winter is for XC before transitioning to the road or track as your preference goes, so there aren't a lot of road races over the winter.

http://enduranceprojekt.blogspot.co.uk/ Winner nick's race report from the 24h track champs. Bonkers.

bonkers indeed. a well written report too. he's quite funny.

That's a good read.

I'm wondering if I can apply some of his tactics to parkrun. The 10am beer for example.

I'm sure you'll have finished by 10. Maybe ;)

Second chance for a london marathon spot if you entered in the ballot and missed out.

Just register below and record a time at your local parkrun tomorrow.
Given the small number of parkrunners probably offers you a good chance

All you need to do is visit www.adidas.co.uk/vmlm and you could be amongst the thousands of runners who are preparing to #boostlondon.

Just registered for SDW50 and NDW50 next year.
I guess this is serious.

Can anyone recommend some 3/4 tights with a pocket big enough for an iphone and an energy bar?

Just registered for SDW50 and NDW50 next year.
I guess this is serious.

I'm signing up for the NDW50 and NDW100.

Possibly.

Do it.

Yes, do it.

Anyone see this?

http://www.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/100-mile-american-record-smashed

100 miles going round and round and round and round and round an indoor track just sounds awful to me.

My first half tomorrow morning round London's famous London parks.

Does it matter that the furthest I've ever run is 9 miles and that was only once?