Phase 1 of the Flora London Marathon 2009 online entry ballot has now closed

[marathondan]

I say stuff 'em. There's plenty more fish in the running sea.
London is tough to run due to the mahoosive numbers. I certain will not be extending my wait to kiss David Bedford's arse beyond this year's failed attempt.

I think that Gorilla needs a new drug. London to Brighton anyone?

I think the fact that I choose not to "bequeath" my £35 or so each year in exchange for an increasingly unexclusive windcheater makes the pantomime a little more palatable.

To put it another way: I can imagine that kissing Dave Bedford's arse leaves a nasty taste in the mouth if you have to pay for the privelige.

But surely a chance to run London in the Olympic year is worth another round of grovelling? Something to tell the grandkids, etc.

I'm all for another shot at Brighton next year, once my quads and my wife have recovered from this year (assuming the entries aren't full already...).

If you're seriously talking ultra Sweder, I'm not sure I'm in that league yet...