shows aswell that that's a man that took his running seriously, we was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?, he done the Manchester marathon in under 3 hours i think, RIP
shows aswell that that's a man that took his running seriously, we was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?, he done the Manchester marathon in under 3 hours i think, RIP
As weird as it sounds probably one of the factors (probably not the place to assume, I know) as you push your body to the limits.
Well done to anyone who took part. Must have been a killer in that heat.
My nephew done it in 5hr & 5mins....not a great time (his previous best for London was 4.20), said the heat really got to him.
I think times went out the window when running in that kind of heat. Most people I know who finished did so well outside their estimated times. Credit to anyone for just getting through it yesterday.
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
i think it would be a great idea, not being funny but yesterday was quite extreme with the heat, but there was some people that were in seriously bad ways at mile 24 it cant be healthy.
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
i think it would be a great idea, not being funny but yesterday was quite extreme with the heat, but there was some people that were in seriously bad ways at mile 24 it cant be healthy.
Or alternatively they could take part in a check-up prior to the event, say when they visit the excel in the days leading up to the event when numbers need to be collected.
Yes it's arduous and time-consuming but this happens in amateur cycling events with doctors carrying out all sorts of tests, it's compulsory.
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
i think it would be a great idea, not being funny but yesterday was quite extreme with the heat, but there was some people that were in seriously bad ways at mile 24 it cant be healthy.
Its frustrating in a way because of the BBC and their attitude... each year the run out the same words: "Think you can do it next year, come and give it a go, the ballot opens blah blah blah"
Hate to say it but no, you shouldn't ever think you can handle a Marathon, you should know your able to handle it
Yes the conditions were bad yesterday yet thats why you should prepare accordingly for it - the BBC and media should be encouraging those who want to give it ago, to join a running club, then work at it for a few years by racing at the various distances (5k | 10k | 10-mile | Half-Marathon | 20-mile | Marathon) and then enter for the full distance.
Took me two years before I even considered entering the London Marathon for that reason, and in that time I got used to running in all kinds of conditions, from cold winters to battering rain to lovely sunshine
And on the day it was the hottest Marathon on record (2007) and even I really struggled
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
i think it would be a great idea, not being funny but yesterday was quite extreme with the heat, but there was some people that were in seriously bad ways at mile 24 it cant be healthy.
Or alternatively they could take part in a check-up prior to the event, say when they visit the excel in the days leading up to the event when numbers need to be collected.
Yes it's arduous and time-consuming but this happens in amateur cycling events with doctors carrying out all sorts of tests, it's compulsory.
I don't think that is practical with over 40,000 people taking part. Perhaps a GP could be required to sign the application but incidents like yesterday's tragic death are unlikely to be prevented as there must have been an undiagnosed underlying condition.
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
i think it would be a great idea, not being funny but yesterday was quite extreme with the heat, but there was some people that were in seriously bad ways at mile 24 it cant be healthy.
Or alternatively they could take part in a check-up prior to the event, say when they visit the excel in the days leading up to the event when numbers need to be collected.
Yes it's arduous and time-consuming but this happens in amateur cycling events with doctors carrying out all sorts of tests, it's compulsory.
I don't think that is practical with over 40,000 people taking part. Perhaps a GP could be required to sign the application but incidents like yesterday's tragic death are unlikely to be prevented as there must have been an undiagnosed underlying condition.
all participants in the paris marathon, and all french sports events, need a doctor's certificate. most brits either get a friend who's a doctor to do it or just make their own on ms word as gps don't like to commit to saying someone is fit- presumably due to compensation culture
even if it were done properly by gps with full medical checks, I'm not aware of any recent death in the sport where the person wouldn't have received a certificate so a lot of work would have saved no one. it's just an unfortunate fact that if 40, 000 people exert themselves like that you'll occasionally get a death
We was actually discussing yesterday should if be a criteria of the london marathon that you have to do a half marathon?
I don't think that's a bad idea actually... there are plenty of Half-Marathon's out there so it wouldn't be like having to achieve a qualifying time... Would highlight just how far you have to run to do a Marathon and would stop some people from risking their lives if they aren't fit enough.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
i think it would be a great idea, not being funny but yesterday was quite extreme with the heat, but there was some people that were in seriously bad ways at mile 24 it cant be healthy.
Its frustrating in a way because of the BBC and their attitude... each year the run out the same words: "Think you can do it next year, come and give it a go, the ballot opens blah blah blah"
Hate to say it but no, you shouldn't ever think you can handle a Marathon, you should know your able to handle it
Yes the conditions were bad yesterday yet thats why you should prepare accordingly for it - the BBC and media should be encouraging those who want to give it ago, to join a running club, then work at it for a few years by racing at the various distances (5k | 10k | 10-mile | Half-Marathon | 20-mile | Marathon) and then enter for the full distance.
Took me two years before I even considered entering the London Marathon for that reason, and in that time I got used to running in all kinds of conditions, from cold winters to battering rain to lovely sunshine
And on the day it was the hottest Marathon on record (2007) and even I really struggled
I done it in 1986, other than football, never did much running. Started training for it in Dec, 16 weeks training. Didn't help that three weeks before it, I went on a 10 day Gaelic football tour of Ireland. Struggled for the last 3 miles and done it in 3 1/2 hrs.
Sorry to hear about the 29 year old chef who died and the fact that he ran a marathon under 3 hours recently tells you he was pushing his body to the limit for a non professional athlete. Yesterdays heat was an accident waiting to happen but would we be called the nanny state if you had to have completed 3 half marathons to even be considered ?
So sad. Unfortunately any sort of extreme physical activity you run an element of risk, look at the pro cyclist that died last week after having a heart attack on his bike. If he did run a sub 3 marathon 2 weeks ago then he is obviously very fit, which is even more scary.
Congratulations to all on here that completed it in adverse conditions for distance runners.
RIP Matt Campbell.
Nobody can predict reaction to extremes of temperature. Look at Callum Hawkins in the Commonwealth Games (yes it was hotter in Australia but what about humidity?). One observation of mine which is probably rubbish in reality is that, as a chef, he must have been used to hot, airless conditions so just shows that all the preparation in the world is not 100% foolproof.
Just heard that one of my best friends collapsed last night after completing the marathon and is in a high dependency unit at Kings. Conditions must’ve been brutal and I’ll be praying for a speedy recovery
Just heard that one of my best friends collapsed last night after completing the marathon and is in a high dependency unit at Kings. Conditions must’ve been brutal and I’ll be praying for a speedy recovery
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stalked himlooked at his split time and he was on for 4hrs 40 mins (double ish the time at the halfway point )Time-wise I think a lot of people faded pretty badly because of the heat, I was on 2:05 at the half and finished on 4:47.
RIP Matt.
https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/news-media/latest-news/item/statement-from-the-organisers-of-the-virgin-money-london-marathon/
Very sad about the guy who has passed away. RIP.
My Sister for example would be someone like this... She's just entered the ballot for next year, but bless her she's never even done any running before now and no offence to her, would be shocked if she's there on the start line next April even if she gets a place.
Yes it's arduous and time-consuming but this happens in amateur cycling events with doctors carrying out all sorts of tests, it's compulsory.
Hate to say it but no, you shouldn't ever think you can handle a Marathon, you should know your able to handle it
Yes the conditions were bad yesterday yet thats why you should prepare accordingly for it - the BBC and media should be encouraging those who want to give it ago, to join a running club, then work at it for a few years by racing at the various distances (5k | 10k | 10-mile | Half-Marathon | 20-mile | Marathon) and then enter for the full distance.
Took me two years before I even considered entering the London Marathon for that reason, and in that time I got used to running in all kinds of conditions, from cold winters to battering rain to lovely sunshine
And on the day it was the hottest Marathon on record (2007) and even I really struggled
even if it were done properly by gps with full medical checks, I'm not aware of any recent death in the sport where the person wouldn't have received a certificate so a lot of work would have saved no one. it's just an unfortunate fact that if 40, 000 people exert themselves like that you'll occasionally get a death
RIP Matt Campbell.
If he did run a sub 3 marathon 2 weeks ago then he is obviously very fit, which is even more scary.
RIP Matt Campbell.
Nobody can predict reaction to extremes of temperature. Look at Callum Hawkins in the Commonwealth Games (yes it was hotter in Australia but what about humidity?). One observation of mine which is probably rubbish in reality is that, as a chef, he must have been used to hot, airless conditions so just shows that all the preparation in the world is not 100% foolproof.