Edinburgh Marathon

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 26 May 2007, 13:33

Good luck for tomorrow Ed ( and everybody else).

This was me thinking about you last week:

Hope you look better after 20 miles. (finished in 4 hrs 32 mins)

Ed · Post by Ed » 26 May 2007, 14:14

Thanks for that! (and well done on your time, if I manage that I will be happy)

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 26 May 2007, 15:22

Good luck 2moro guys
Will watch you all running past from my window

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 26 May 2007, 18:50

Good luck to everyone running in the marathon tomorrow
especially Ed & Chris, I know you can do it boys.

Watch out for our Winnie the Poo Balloon on the route

See you at the finish line, we'll be there with the Magners

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 May 2007, 09:03

Oh, dear.

Not a very nice day for it, but Good Luck anyway to Wangi, Homer, Ed and Chris!!

Post by **wangi** » 27 May 2007, 09:12

Aye, lovely day!

We're team 10040 (and team 10055)... All due to some drink induced over ambitiousness. In the first pen

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 May 2007, 09:15

I've just returned from dropping Homer off at the start line. At least they don't have to worry about heatstroke this year ....

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 May 2007, 09:19

wangi wrote: In the first pen

No pressure then Wangi!

Can just imagine how happy some of the elite runners will be, starting alongside a heap of relay runners

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 27 May 2007, 09:32

loved the band in the bus shelter at wangis !

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 27 May 2007, 10:17

Just back with some film footage from the Promenade. Homer was looking strong and among the front runners at the 5 mile stage. Spotted Ed as well, a little further back but looking comfortable. Everyone in good spirits despite the weather and getting plenty of encouragement.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 May 2007, 12:23

Here's a backview of Homer at 09.33 or therabouts!

Post by **wangi** » 27 May 2007, 15:19

Yes, heard the brass band as they were setting up, and I was walking/jogging to Fisherrow. Band at Prestonpans was good too.

My team came in at 3:28, with the other team 4 or 5 minutes behind - very happy with that. My own time was 0:44 for 5.8 mile.

Thanks to everyone who helped raise £1500 for Maggie's Cancer Centres.

L/

Ed · Post by Ed » 27 May 2007, 19:59

Managed 4:33 (by my watch). Chris a few minutes later. Double hamstring cramp at 19 miles was almost the nail in the coffin but managed to get back!

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 27 May 2007, 20:33

And a fantastic 2 hours 54 for Homer!

Well done to you all - I think you're bloody brilliant.

Bellybabe

Post by **wangi** » 27 May 2007, 20:42

bellybabe wrote:And a fantastic 2 hours 54 for Homer!

Wow, that's the same time as the first female to complete the course! Well done there!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 27 May 2007, 20:58

I think Homer came in just before her and must be well up in the vet finishing times. I have some footage of him crossing the finish line but my laptop can't cope any more so it could be some time before I'm able to post it. Well done to everyone who took part. Tremendous effort in difficult conditions.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 27 May 2007, 21:21

Well done all who took part!

Ed, will I send you cheque or cash sponsorship? You can PM me.

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 27 May 2007, 22:02

Congratulations Porty runners!

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 27 May 2007, 22:11

I watched from my window sipping my morning coffee.
Well done, nasty sea breeze to be out in.
We also had the wonderful sight of the bushes below us being used as a pee station
Was surprised some of them could run given the underwear they had on!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 28 May 2007, 10:22

Looks like one local runner needed a bit of TLC at the end
BBC photo(photo no7)

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 28 May 2007, 10:35

Immense performance to all who managed to get round the course - a true achievement to be proud of for ever.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 28 May 2007, 10:36

Ed wrote:Managed 4:33 (by my watch). Chris a few minutes later. Double hamstring cramp at 19 miles was almost the nail in the coffin but managed to get back!

Congratulations Ed. That wind was really nasty so to get your goal time was a fantastic achievement. I was looking out for you but unfortunately didn't manage to spot you.

And congrats too to Wangi and team.

You'll both be doing it all again next year then?

Ed · Post by Ed » 28 May 2007, 10:40

The wind was horrendous. Basically from Seafield to Gosford (about 15 miles) it was pummelling me in my face. Thank god it blew me home though

PS - no more marathons for me

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 28 May 2007, 12:14

Ed wrote: PS - no more marathons for me

I thought that you would have had the running bug and would be thinking about your next Marathon

Well done though!

Ed · Post by Ed » 28 May 2007, 12:34

Run a Marathon - CHECK!

don't need to do it again.

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 28 May 2007, 15:33

Congratulations to all you FIT marafun runners!!!

Should be a day of rest to recover and soothe all the sore bits!!!
Pity it wasn't on t.v., so I could've looked out for yous!!!!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 28 May 2007, 19:33

Congratulations to Ed & Chris

It was hard going I know

Well done for raising so much money for Meningitis Research

Well done too to everyone else who managed the distance

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 28 May 2007, 21:32

Ed wrote:PS - no more marathons for me

What

? You're going to let your MOTHER beat you in the marathon stakes????? What kind of man are you?

PS - a big well done though. You've done a whole marathon more than I ever will

Ed · Post by Ed » 28 May 2007, 21:45

Epykat wrote:
Ed wrote:PS - no more marathons for me
What ? You're going to let your MOTHER beat you in the marathon stakes????? What kind of man are you?

Yes.

Ed · Post by Ed » 28 May 2007, 21:57

Heres my take on the Marathon:

http://wmwmarathon.com/2007/05/27/anyon ... -spank-me/

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 29 May 2007, 16:18

Ed wrote:anyone-who-sees-me-go-anywhere-near-a-marathon-again-ever-youve-got-my-permission-to-spank-me

I said that back in 1976 and I'm still doing them.

Well done to you and Chris. Liked the commentary. That moment when you break through the wall and get your strength back is magic, isn't it?

As for Homer...... my man, that was an impressive time. Salutations.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 29 May 2007, 17:14

Homer's official time was 02:54:34 placing him a very creditable 35th out of 750 or so runners. Marya, any idea where he was placed within his age category?

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 29 May 2007, 18:34

Erm...750 runners, Bob? Looked like more than that to me...!

He was seventh in his age group. He's younger than i thought...!!!

Scoop · Post by **Scoop** » 29 May 2007, 21:10

Well done Ed. I was on the beach with my dog when the 8000 runners went past. It was a very unfortunately timed walk for me. I just got onto the beach when I saw one of the runners, a man, run onto the sand, pull down his shorts and proceed to do "his business". Had his getaway not been so fast I would have been able to offer him one of Gus's doggie bags. Yeuch!!!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 May 2007, 21:20

Scoop wrote:Well done Ed. I was on the beach with my dog when the 8000 runners went past. It was a very unfortunately timed walk for me. I just got onto the beach when I saw one of the runners, a man, run onto the sand, pull down his shorts and proceed to do "his business". Had his getaway not been so fast I would have been able to offer him one of Gus's doggie bags. Yeuch!!!!