London Marathon

kevinmarkwhite said:
The charities see it purely as a money making exercise.....buy the "golden bond" place for £350ish, then effectively sell it to the runner for £1500+. For the charity, it is easy money.

That's the way I see it. One major national charity, that does excellent work, apparently had 1000 runners competing today. That can't be right. My gripe is the with the entry system that's changed over the last few years where individuals who don't qualify under the 'Good for Age' criteria only have an outside chance of getting a place. Many might not wish to raise money for a large national charity preferring a local smaller charity or worthy cause such as the children's ward at their local hospital therefore it's these people that unfortunately lose out.
 
Watched it today and it's such an inspiration - well done to everyone who completed it. Will be entering the ballot for 2015.
 
Amazing effort by all, well done to everyone who took part. However, being fit as I am, it's not for me.

What everyone seems to forget is that the original geezer who did it, apparently to get reinforcements or to deliver news of a victory or blah, passed his message then promptly dropped down dead! Who wants to copy that!? Bob-a-job is more like it for me!
 
Geezah said:
What everyone seems to forget is that the original geezer who did it, apparently to get reinforcements or to deliver news of a victory or blah, passed his message then promptly dropped down dead! Who wants to copy that!? Bob-a-job is more like it for me!

Like this poor fecker:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-27015820
 
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