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Post by essexstokey on Apr 19, 2017 21:28:48 GMT
Thought it would be a good idea to start a threat were people can wish others good Luck and also for runners to publicise the charities or why they are running the marathon good luck to all!!  |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Apr 20, 2017 6:01:15 GMT
Thought it would be a good idea to start a threat were people can wish others good Luck and also for runners to publicise the charities or why they are running the marathon good luck to all!! Why don't the organisers of London Marathon look at the programme of British City marathons because the London Marathon clashes with the World Famous Plymouth Half Marathon. As a consequence there are only three entries for the Plymouth run on Sunday. Only kidding, whilst not wishing to threaten any of them, good luck to all runners in both marathons. I have friends running in both. |
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Post by essexstokey on Apr 20, 2017 7:27:00 GMT
I think one of the reasons other running events like Plymouth are on the same day is the hope to cash in on all those that cant get in the London Marathon
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Post by essexstokey on Apr 20, 2017 13:33:05 GMT
From Stoke City website  Assistant boss gearing up for challenge of a lifetime following Saturday's hometown return... MARK BOWEN says he would love nothing more than to head into Sunday’s London Marathon on the back of a Potters victory at the Liberty Stadium. The City Assistant Manager is gearing up to tack the challenging 26.2 mile trek around the capital in aid of a charity close to his heart, ‘Guide Dogs for the Blind’. The Welshman, who was born and raised just outside of Swansea, has spent the past few weeks putting the final touches to his preparations for the run, but says the outcome of this weekend’s fixture will undoubtedly have the biggest baring on his state of mind come race day. “Swansea is my home town, well near enough anyway, and it is always nice to go back there, so I am looking forward to it,” he told Stoke City Player in the build-up to the encounter. “We have had some good matches against them over the last few years, which have more often than not been close and entertaining games. “They are having a tough time of it this season though and that may well add to the tension on Saturday from their point of view. “Hopefully we can capitalise on that and build on the good performance we produced last weekend which earned us the three points we desperately needed. “If we win the match down there then I will go into the race in really good spirits, but if it is a negative result then I know I won’t sleep the night before the run, that is just how I am, so I hope to god we manage to get the three points.” The 53-year-old admits that he has always wanted to participate in what is regarded as one of the most iconic marathons in the world, and says had he not agreed to take part in it this year then the opportunity may well have passed him by. “It’s something that I have always wanted to do to be honest, so it isn’t something that I have just thrown myself into on a whim,” he added. “It came about though through my sponsorship of Guide Dogs for Blind, something I have done for three or four years now. “Myself, my wife and my kids have always had Rottweilers in the family and when we sadly lost Herbie a couple of years back I decided to set up an account and make regular donations to the charity. “As part of the package they sent me a thank you letter and a puppy that my money would go to and support, and ironically he was called Herbie too, which was a strange coincidence. “I knew that they were always looking for ways to raise money, just as every charity is, and having always wanted to run a marathon I just thought why not kill two birds with one stone and do the marathon and help raise some funds for a great cause too. “The gaffer (Mark Hughes) did it when he was about 38 and I knew that if I didn’t do it now, then I would probably never get around to doing it, so I contacted Guide Dogs for the Blind and they accepted me and got me a spot in the marathon.” He added: “Only time will tell whether it was the best decision or the worst that I have made in my life!" A plethora of first-team players and backroom staff have already pledged money to Bowen’s cause, and he is asking supporters to dig deep and help raise funds for a hugely worthwhile charity. Supporters wishing to make a donation, no matter how big or small, can do so by visiting uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Mark.BowenRead more at www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/2016-17/the-marathon-man-3684650.aspx#pUizB5hBEEjAxQIT.99 |
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Post by yes on Apr 20, 2017 15:56:42 GMT
Good luck to anybody running it.
Always feel a pant of jealousy for those who got in this time of the year.
I'll get in one day.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Apr 20, 2017 17:53:12 GMT
If I See Mark Bowen at some point around the course, I will have a friendly chat with him while doing my mileage.... "Good Morning Mark, the names Potter...CaerwrangonPotter, and its about time we sort our right back situation out!"  |
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Post by Timmypotter on Apr 20, 2017 18:00:16 GMT
I'll be there, running for Francis House children's hospice. If anyone wants to sponsor me (or just laugh at pics of me) then go to www.justgiving.com/timslmYou can also text "TLFH82 £3" to 70070. You can change the amount to £1, £2, £4, £5 or £10 depending on how much you'd like to give. My employer are matching all donations, so if you give a fiver it's worth £10 to Francis House. |
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Post by yes on Apr 20, 2017 20:54:36 GMT
I'll be there, running for Francis House children's hospice. If anyone wants to sponsor me (or just laugh at pics of me) then go to www.justgiving.com/timslmYou can also text "TLFH82 £3" to 70070. You can change the amount to £1, £2, £4, £5 or £10 depending on how much you'd like to give. My employer are matching all donations, so if you give a fiver it's worth £10 to Francis House. Fuming. Texted £4.78 as it was on 22p Fuckers rounded it to £4 so it's still wrong. Refund? Best of luck! 😉 |
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Post by Timmypotter on Apr 20, 2017 21:23:05 GMT
I'll be there, running for Francis House children's hospice. If anyone wants to sponsor me (or just laugh at pics of me) then go to www.justgiving.com/timslmYou can also text "TLFH82 £3" to 70070. You can change the amount to £1, £2, £4, £5 or £10 depending on how much you'd like to give. My employer are matching all donations, so if you give a fiver it's worth £10 to Francis House. Fuming. Texted £4.78 as it was on 22p Fuckers rounded it to £4 so it's still wrong. Refund? Best of luck! 😉 No refunds! 🙂 Thanks very much for the donation - that's brilliant! |
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Post by felonious on Apr 21, 2017 6:36:59 GMT
I'll be there, running for Francis House children's hospice. If anyone wants to sponsor me (or just laugh at pics of me) then go to www.justgiving.com/timslmYou can also text "TLFH82 £3" to 70070. You can change the amount to £1, £2, £4, £5 or £10 depending on how much you'd like to give. My employer are matching all donations, so if you give a fiver it's worth £10 to Francis House. Just sent you a tenner....enjoy Sunday and let's hope you look 2.6 times more knackered than at the end of the Knighton 20 10  |
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Apr 21, 2017 6:59:27 GMT
Good luck to all fellow Stokies running London this Sunday. On the way now, expo bound & rip roaringly ready
Up The Potters & God speed you Black Pears 🤠
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Post by Timmypotter on Apr 21, 2017 7:13:45 GMT
I'll be there, running for Francis House children's hospice. If anyone wants to sponsor me (or just laugh at pics of me) then go to www.justgiving.com/timslmYou can also text "TLFH82 £3" to 70070. You can change the amount to £1, £2, £4, £5 or £10 depending on how much you'd like to give. My employer are matching all donations, so if you give a fiver it's worth £10 to Francis House. Just sent you a tenner....enjoy Sunday and let's hope you look 2.6 times more knackered than at the end of the Knighton 20 10 That's fantastic felonious! Thank you. Francis House put 89p of every £1 they raise directly into the care they provide for kids and families. Their admin costs are kept to a minimum so every £1 donated is put to good use. I know there's a lot of support for the Donna Louise on here and we always take our old kids stuff to their shop in Leek, so I felt a bit guilty running for a Manchester charity. It's my company's supported charity though, so I can make the MD match my donations. I went to visit a few weeks back and ended up a bit tearful. There are rooms for dying kids that double as mortuaries (although you'd never know it) so families can spend as much time together as possible at the end. That's a pretty bleak thought, but the place seemed so happy and a fun place to be and I'm sure the Donna Louise is the same. My kids are fine fortunately, so this isn't necessarily all that personal, but it's good to know that places like Francis House and the Donna Louise are there for those that need them. |
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Post by Timmypotter on Apr 21, 2017 7:17:24 GMT
Good luck to all fellow Stokies running London this Sunday. On the way now, expo bound & rip roaringly ready Up The Potters & God speed you Black Pears 🤠 COME ON YOU POTTERS! 6 Weetabix this morning and I'm ready to go now. |
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Post by dutchstokie on Apr 21, 2017 7:36:47 GMT
Good luck to all you Potters taking part.
I DO however expect you to sing Delilah for the full 26 miles as you wheeze round the streets😄
Only joking - best of luck to ALL of you👍👍
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Post by Timmypotter on Apr 21, 2017 13:42:17 GMT
Just picked up my number. I don't think my Mrs ever reads this, so I'm free to say there were some stunning bums in running tights on display
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Post by trickydicky73 on Apr 21, 2017 14:05:04 GMT
Is it still called the Marathon?
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Post by yes on Apr 23, 2017 6:09:52 GMT
Good luck today!!!!!
Watched Mind over Marathon yesterday. That Rhian's story was heart breaking, what an amazing person.
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Post by Timmypotter on Apr 23, 2017 15:21:24 GMT
3.10 on the nose. Wouldn't have been happy with that beforehand but I didn't know what a cruel mistress the marathon is then. I was metronomic at 3 hour pace until 20 miles, then my hamstrings tightened, and my calves and thighs started cramping from 23ish. Crawled down the embankment but the crowd really is as amazing as everyone says, which at least stopped me from waking.
Will done to all runners.
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Post by essexstokey on Apr 23, 2017 15:24:11 GMT
well done to you and everyone else who took part have a well deserved drink
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Post by potterinleeds on Apr 23, 2017 15:24:32 GMT
3.10 on the nose. Wouldn't have been happy with that beforehand but I didn't know what a cruel mistress the marathon is then. I was metronomic at 3 hour pace until 20 miles, then my hamstrings tightened, and my calves and thighs started cramping from 23ish. Crawled down the embankment but the crowd really is as amazing as everyone says, which at least stopped me from waking. Will done to all runners. Fantastic time. Well done mate. |
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Post by Northy on Apr 23, 2017 15:33:52 GMT
Just picked up my number. I don't think my Mrs ever reads this, so I'm free to say there were some stunning bums in running tights on display some excellent ones on show in vienna as well, quality lasses over here, you dont see blubber ones |
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Apr 23, 2017 15:37:21 GMT
3.10 on the nose. Wouldn't have been happy with that beforehand but I didn't know what a cruel mistress the marathon is then. I was metronomic at 3 hour pace until 20 miles, then my hamstrings tightened, and my calves and thighs started cramping from 23ish. Crawled down the embankment but the crowd really is as amazing as everyone says, which at least stopped me from waking. Will done to all runners. Did you miss out an L or N there? |
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Post by felonious on Apr 23, 2017 15:49:05 GMT
3.10 on the nose. Wouldn't have been happy with that beforehand but I didn't know what a cruel mistress the marathon is then. I was metronomic at 3 hour pace until 20 miles, then my hamstrings tightened, and my calves and thighs started cramping from 23ish. Crawled down the embankment but the crowd really is as amazing as everyone says, which at least stopped me from waking. Will done to all runners. Did you miss out an L or N there? Depends on how much lycra was in front of him |
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Apr 23, 2017 15:50:48 GMT
5:14 for me which yes I'm pretty annoyed with, but my tank was empty at around 15
Although I did manage to get on the BBC coverage 😎
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Post by Northy on Apr 23, 2017 16:54:20 GMT
3.10 on the nose. Wouldn't have been happy with that beforehand but I didn't know what a cruel mistress the marathon is then. I was metronomic at 3 hour pace until 20 miles, then my hamstrings tightened, and my calves and thighs started cramping from 23ish. Crawled down the embankment but the crowd really is as amazing as everyone says, which at least stopped me from waking. Will done to all runners. still a great time though. |
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Post by felonious on Apr 23, 2017 17:29:25 GMT
5:14 for me which yes I'm pretty annoyed with, but my tank was empty at around 15 Although I did manage to get on the BBC coverage 😎 What were you dressed as? |
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Post by essexstokey on Apr 23, 2017 18:17:10 GMT
A runner ?  |
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Post by basingstokie on Apr 23, 2017 18:33:12 GMT
3:29:38. A PB by about 8 minutes and beat my sub 3:30 dream. Absolutely bloody knackered
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Post by Northy on Apr 23, 2017 21:00:24 GMT
3:29:38. A PB by about 8 minutes and beat my sub 3:30 dream. Absolutely bloody knackered bloke in our club got 3.30.02, 3 seconds out  |
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Post by manmarking on Apr 23, 2017 21:05:22 GMT
3.10 on the nose. Wouldn't have been happy with that beforehand but I didn't know what a cruel mistress the marathon is then. I was metronomic at 3 hour pace until 20 miles, then my hamstrings tightened, and my calves and thighs started cramping from 23ish. Crawled down the embankment but the crowd really is as amazing as everyone says, which at least stopped me from waking. Will done to all runners. Top stuff, fella. Hats off. And yes the crowd on the Embankment are ace. Enjoy the well earned rest  |
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