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2009 London Marathon Rejection

Posted by Steve
October 8, 2008

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The wait is finally over as today I finally received word of my official 2009 London Marathon rejection. The email from Race Director Dave Bedford was short and straight to […]

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2009 Overseas Flora London Marathon Online Entry Ballot

Posted by Steve
September 5, 2008

Was clicking around a few running sites earlier today, clicked on a link to the London Marathon web site and noticed the 2009 Overseas Online Entry Ballot was ending today, September 5th.
I’ve run London twice before (’92 and ‘96) and have wanted to go back to race it again for quite some time. I called […]

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So How Old Is Buster The “Oldest London Marathon Runner”

Posted by Steve
April 15, 2008

Last month I posted about the World’s Oldest Competitive Runner and ‘Buster’ Martin’s amazing 5 hour half marathon.
Well, this past Sunday, ‘Buster’ crossed the finish line at the London Marathon in a little over 10 hours - another amazing feat by the 101 year old from London. However, his claim to be the oldest […]

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Toe Injury Forces Paula Radcliffe To Withdraw From London Marathon

Posted by Steve
March 6, 2008

World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe withdrew from the London Marathon on Thursday because of a toe tendon injury, but is still expected to recover in time for this August’s Beijing Olympics.
Radcliffe said:
I am desperately disappointed that I have to pull out of this year’s race.
I love running in London and this race would have […]