Lochaber Marathon

[Kevan]

Unfortunately the club has only been given one place and a reserve for the london marathon next year, which is a bit of a bummer for myself and Connell who would both like to have done it.

I have a contingency plan of running the lochaber marathon instead. Have any of you vastly experienced runners out there done it before? Is it a good race? Will i set a pb? (my first marathon so i cant fail really) i would appreciate any thoughts on this event.

Cheers,

Kevan.

[Tim]

I've not done it but if you're interested in it you need to get your entry in smartish! I'm told it fills up quickly once the London marathon rejections come through.

[tokenenglishman]

Lochaber is an out and back course ( good for seeing how far the leaders are in front at the turn ). Pretty flat, hasn't been too windy each time ( twice ) I've attempted it, though I imagine it could be tough in a gale.
PB possible especially if this is your first marathon.
There is usually a marathon in Dumfries in March, gives you more recovery time for a busy track season!

[boabee]

if you go to the runnersworld web site and scroll down to the events section there is a thread on this one.

some of the entrants shout there number out on this, and the latest one i,ve seen is 175 entrants so far.

not 100% sure but I think the limit is 400

[Kevan]

Thanks bobby.

I have applied for it anyway so we will see what happens. The idea of a there and back course isnt too appealing but i am sure after 26 miles i wont really be caring where i am.

Kevan.

[Kevan]

Laurence, just reviewing your last post. What exactly do you mean by a busy track season? Do you know something i dont?

[tokenenglishman]

I'd heard that you had volunteered for 3000 s/c, 5000m, 1500m and hammer for the mens league next year, or maybe it was just a dream.

[Kevan]

No. 197 so there is plenty of spaces left for anybody who wants to join me. Quick before all the London rejects (me) get them.