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london marathon 2018

palarsehater
palarsehater Posts: 12,296
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1st of all good luck to everyone running in it, have 2 pals that are charlton st holders, they have done very well and as a team of 6 have raised £12,000 for wheelpower, a few of us are heading up to see them and meet them after the finish, any shouts of where to go along the route near the end where you could have a pint and stand outside?.
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  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    edited April 2018
    Near the end around Embankment is always rammed. Always found Isle of Dogs the best place for relative lack of congestion and chance for a beer on a grassy knoll whilst the race is ongoing. Afterwards you may be better off heading back to Covent Garden or just buying some cans and going to sit in St James Park - your mates will be pissed after two drinks!

    Cheer everyone on, not just the ones dressed up, it really does help. Obviously an extra big cheer for SCP if you spot him.

    One of the best days of the year to show off London and its people coming together. Really gets to me year on year having run it in memory of my mum five years ago now.

    Good luck to all, weather looks good for spectators (not so much for runners).
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,219
    Dont forget the DLR strike which, if goes ahead, will hinder people getting round different parts of the route.



    The RMT has announced strike action on the DLR. This will run from 04:00 on Friday 20 April, until 03:59 on Tuesday 24 April. The strike has been called over a dispute with KeolisAmey Docklands who operate the DLR on behalf of TfL.

    Plans are being developed with the aim of operating a limited service over the four days, which coincide with the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April.

    If the strike goes ahead, extra bus services will be deployed along the DLR network over the four days. All other TfL services will be operating as usual, however there will be road closures around the London Marathon route from early Sunday morning. The Jubilee, Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines in East London are expected to be busier than usual and stations including Canary Wharf, Canada Water, London Bridge, Canning Town, Bank and Stratford may be exceptionally busy.

    Further information on what services may operate will be communicated ahead of the strike and posters, digital boards and announcements in London Underground and London Overground stations will keep customers informed of the levels of service.

    For up to date information on what services may operate, please visit tfl.gov.uk/dlr. Please check before you travel or follow us on Twitter @londondlr, @TravelAlerts , @TfLTrafficNews and @TfLBusAlerts
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,555
    So theres thousands of people running for various charities and RMT have decided to go on strike . WANKERS

    Good luck to everyone taking part
  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    Shag said:

    So theres thousands of people running for various charities and RMT have decided to go on strike . WANKERS

    Good luck to everyone taking part

    this, the same level of selfishness when a few years back the done a tube strike the night of an important england game.
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,172
    Good luck to anyone running this year, Greenie Jnr Jnr ran it last year, very proud of him. We had a cracking day out legging it around London and the tube catching him at various points, get the app and follow yer favourite runners.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Curb_It said:

    Dont forget the DLR strike which, if goes ahead, will hinder people getting round different parts of the route.



    The RMT has announced strike action on the DLR. This will run from 04:00 on Friday 20 April, until 03:59 on Tuesday 24 April. The strike has been called over a dispute with KeolisAmey Docklands who operate the DLR on behalf of TfL.

    Plans are being developed with the aim of operating a limited service over the four days, which coincide with the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April.

    If the strike goes ahead, extra bus services will be deployed along the DLR network over the four days. All other TfL services will be operating as usual, however there will be road closures around the London Marathon route from early Sunday morning. The Jubilee, Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines in East London are expected to be busier than usual and stations including Canary Wharf, Canada Water, London Bridge, Canning Town, Bank and Stratford may be exceptionally busy.

    Further information on what services may operate will be communicated ahead of the strike and posters, digital boards and announcements in London Underground and London Overground stations will keep customers informed of the levels of service.

    For up to date information on what services may operate, please visit tfl.gov.uk/dlr. Please check before you travel or follow us on Twitter @londondlr, @TravelAlerts , @TfLTrafficNews and @TfLBusAlerts

    I watched at Canary Wharf last year - couple of decent bars at Cabot square where you can watch and booze. - although they don’t serve alcohol between 3 - 5!!!! Apparently it kicked off a few years ago.
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,451
    Details of the restricted services,DLR hope to be operating over the next 4 days.
    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/dlr-strike?cid=dlr-strike
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Gonna be a hot one, in fact it could be the hottest London Marathon on record. Anyone running pace yourself and take on plenty of water.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,418
    eaststandmike said:

    Gonna be a hot one, in fact it could be the hottest London Marathon on record. Anyone running pace yourself and take on plenty of water.

    Will do ;)
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,739
    clive said:

    Details of the restricted services,DLR hope to be operating over the next 4 days.
    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/dlr-strike?cid=dlr-strike

    Now called off thankfully
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  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,314
    eaststandmike said:

    Gonna be a hot one, in fact it could be the hottest London Marathon on record. Anyone running pace yourself and take on plenty of water.

    I'm certainly planning on taking plenty of water
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,219
    SuedeAdidas said:

    clive said:

    Details of the restricted services,DLR hope to be operating over the next 4 days.
    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/dlr-strike?cid=dlr-strike

    Now called off thankfully
    Great result for everyone!

  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,624
    Organising asking "fun runners" to think twice about wearing costumes. Its the man in the deep sea divers outfit I'm worrying about.
  • Vincenzo
    Vincenzo Posts: 2,911
    Good luck to everyone including Chris Powell. Nice interview with him on his marathon training here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/18/chris-powell-london-marathon-southend-manager-charity

    Apologies if posted elsewhere.
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,219
    NIce article. Good luck Chris.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,616
    golfaddick said:

    Organising asking "fun runners" to think twice about wearing costumes. Its the man in the deep sea divers outfit I'm worrying about.

    Just jump in The Thames.
  • Oh_Yoni_Boy
    Oh_Yoni_Boy Posts: 1,762
    Season ticket holder here running in memory of another former season ticket holder.

    I'll fist bump Sir Chris if I see him, but suspect he'll be miles out in front!
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,866
    Oh_Yoni_Boy said:

    Season ticket holder here running in memory of another former season ticket holder.

    I'll fist bump Sir Chris if I see him, but suspect he'll be miles out in front!

    Good luck.
  • LouisMend
    LouisMend Posts: 5,446
    Rose of Denmark in Charlton is a good place to start off at - normally have a band going and not too crowded, plus easy for friends who are running to spot you at.

    Then train into town to catch them again.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,805
    Depends how keen you are. Since moving to greenwich 10 year ago have always lived just off the Woolwich Road, have always started there at between 5 and 6 miles, walked up to Maze Hill or Westcombe Park, get the train to Greenwich and change to DLR to Canary Wharf where you can see your runners at mile 11 and 17 and fit lunch in between.

    Jubilee line up to Westminster and a battle to see your runners close to the end.
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  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,997
    David Weir again, impressive
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,997
    3rd place for Mo and British record. Did well considering the problems he had picking up his drinks.
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    Just seen a runner in a CAFC shirt!
  • Jayajosh
    Jayajosh Posts: 2,877
    edited April 2018
    On the BBC, come on you red.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    My lot use the Denmark now
  • Howells
    Howells Posts: 253
    Gave SCP a shout at Woolwich dockyard. He was very appreciative
    Loud cheers for the grenfell firefighters and mo farrah.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,304
    Chris Powell's stats so far

    http://results-2018.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2018/?content=detail&fpid=search&pid=search&idp=9999990F5ECC8E0000298EC7&lang=EN_CAP&event=MAS&search[name]=Powell&search[firstname]=Chris&search[nation]=%&search_sort=name&search_event=MAS

    Says it all about his fitness, that he's doing it 20-years older than I was yet is predicted to finish just 20-mins slower than what I did it in

    (In the same conditions as well)
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    http://www.southendnewsnetwork.net/news/shocking-footage-shows-thousands-of-white-people-chasing-group-of-black-men-around-london2/
  • DRAddick
    DRAddick Posts: 3,588
    Well done to anyone who took part. Must have been a killer in that heat.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,997


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