www.virginlondonmarathon.com

Yes the London Marathon has a new main sponsor from 2010.
Flora, having sponsored the race for 14 years, decided to withdraw after the 2009 race.

FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE 2010 RACE, GO TO :
http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/

THE ENTRY SYSTEM IS NOW CLOSED !
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Details and booking forms for the Marathon coach trips are now here: 1 nighter . . . . 2 nighter
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ASPIRING TO RUN A FIRST MARATHON IN 2010 ?

or maybe need some extra help to run better next time?
or maybe not quite a full marathon, but a half or 20miles?
Let our Chairman, Mike Jones, help you.
He has run more than 90 marathons and has helped several members in the past to build their endurance and confidence.
He will start special Sunday training sessions from early October.
See HERE for more info. from Mike.

Of course if you want to do your own thing there's plenty of advice on all those running sites on the www.
Try a few of these:

Runners World training advice
London Marathon training advice
Edinburgh Marathon training advice
RunningBuzz training advice
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The draw was held for “Club” places at the Christmas Disco on Saturday 19th December and the lucky winners were: John Finney Rob Simpson Karen Davies Graham Williams First reserves for places that come back to the Club are: Craig Baxter Liz Stanyer Steve Turner ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

London 2010

So here is a list of the 15 Harriers who are going to run this year.

Mark Bentley
Karen Davies
Frank Evans
John Finney
Mike Harris
Chris Hollinshead
Mick Jones
Karen D Murry
Lisa Percox
Dave Preece
Pete Sarson
Rob Simpson
Eddie Smith
Deon Vlok
Graham Williams

Let me know of anyone else so we can look out for them on the day.


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Congratulations to the 26 Harriers who completed the marathon this year in rather warm conditions.
See the Race Reports page for April 2009 for the listing of positions and times.

Of particular note in the performances were:
Tom Hobbins, who knocked 14mins off his previous PB with a superlative effort that landed him in the St Johns Ambulance tent for a while at the end of the race,
and Mark Bentley who achieved a “Good for Age” time that gives him a guaranteed entry for 2010.

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Race Day Checklist
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Race day is approaching rapidly so you need to have a checklist of things to think of and take with you on the day:

1. Make sure your travel arrangements and travel has been booked in advance, it saves last minute panic's.
2. Kit - prepare your race day kit in advance (see check list below), never wear new kit or shoes on the day, it may look good but if you get blisters it will hurt a lot in the latter stages.
3. Eat well, plenty of carbohydrates in the last 3 days and drink lots of water, have a good pasta meal early on Saturday evening and just a light breakfast 2/3 hours before the start.
4. Get a massage during the week before the race if you can.
5. Do not panic if you missed some training last minute cramming does not work.
6. Avoid alcohol in the last week, plenty of time to celebrate after the race.
7. Rehearse your race mentally, be positive and confident.
8. Get to the start nice and early.
9. Use the loo's early and avoid an unpleasant delay.
10. Drink a little at each water/sports drink station.
11. Warm up lightly, jog for 15 mins or so to get your muscles warmed up.
12. Find your start place early, wear an old T.shirt that you can throw away once you get started, there is nothing worse than being freezing cold before you start.
13. Don't go too fast in the first few miles, it is far better to be slightly slower in the early stages than to be infront of your target plan.
14. Make use of all aid stations on route, if your vest is chaffing get vaseline from the St Johns helpers it will make life more comfortable.
15. Enjoy the experience - not many people will ever have the guts to do what your doing - be proud.
16. When you start to get tired focus on the reason for doing this and think of the money you will have raised - enjoy the crowd and soon you'll see that finishing line!
17. After the race take a carbo snack or sandwich as soon as possible it will really start to aid recovery.
18. If post race massage is available be sure to use it as it helps recovery.
19. Try to collect your sponsorship monies as quickly as possible, show your medal to your sponsors and be proud of a wonderful achievement.

Kit checklist for race day

• tracksuit
• hat and gloves
• sweatshirt
• umbrella
• vest or t-shirt
• vaseline
• pants & shorts
• number and pins
• socks
• waterproofs
• race shoes
• directions
• dry socks for after race
• money for phone OR mobile phone, to give everyone the good news when you've finished
• towel
• shampoo
• food
• plasters
• kitbag