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Just Browny
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It was bloody hard. The run up from Otley to Bramhope was pretty brutal and came at a horrible time in the race - 16 to 20 miles ish. But it was a brilliant day to be involved in and the support

Karen
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I'm in. I always said I'd never run a marathon and that a half was my limit, and I'll be honest, I've never got to the end of a half and thought, "Ooooo, I could just go and run that again!" But then

Graham
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Kevin carrying Rob over the line - brought tears to my eyes.  

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1 hour ago, JonM said:

Excellent, I'll be signing up for this.

I won't! Not in a million years.

But very commendable and will be amazing for the cause. Hope it is a roaring success and Rob can be there to start the race.

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JonM

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20 minutes ago, Scubby said:

I won't! Not in a million years.

But very commendable and will be amazing for the cause. Hope it is a roaring success and Rob can be there to start the race.

I'll put you down for a bit of sponsorship then 😉 Good point about Rob being there for it.

Looks like a reasonably challenging course with a climb on to the chevin.

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Just Browny

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Signed up for this yesterday. Probably a poor decision. Good opportunity for a TRL meet up.

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I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

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On 11/04/2022 at 09:51, JonM said:

Excellent, I'll be signing up for this.

Seriously considering it - then I saw the hill climb at 17 miles out of Otley...

I'll make a decision in the next day or so.

"I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel"

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6 minutes ago, tim2 said:

Seriously considering it - then I saw the hill climb at 17 miles out of Otley...

I'll make a decision in the next day or so.

Describe this hill to me. I need to be talked out of signing up.

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5 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

Describe this hill to me. I need to be talked out of signing up.

You climb about 100 metres in mile 18. Suspect many people will walk that bit. The last 5 miles is a gentle downhill back to the start

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1 minute ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

Mile 17 to 20 is up to the top of this hill in this picture 

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Right.

That can eff off then.

Good luck to all who enter. It's a great cause.

I'll be on the sofa cheering you on.

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1 minute ago, JonM said:

The last 5 miles is a gentle downhill back to the start

*gif of me rolling down a hill*

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I'm in. I always said I'd never run a marathon and that a half was my limit, and I'll be honest, I've never got to the end of a half and thought, "Ooooo, I could just go and run that again!" But then I got thinking about Rob and the sheer hell he's going through every single day and realised that if he can do that with that amazing smile of his, then I can do this 💙💛

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Just Browny

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How's everyone's training going on with less than four weeks to go? I am in big trouble and the video JJB has just put out showing the size of that hill hasn't helped my sense of gloom.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

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2 hours ago, Just Browny said:

How's everyone's training going on with less than four weeks to go? I am in big trouble and the video JJB has just put out showing the size of that hill hasn't helped my sense of gloom.

The hill will be fine. I don't think it's steep, just 'long'.

Training going ok-ish, though my hammy doesnt like going past 16miles and i am super slow.

21 miler soon, then a weekend on the sauce and a weeks all inclusive holiday as my taper.

Sponsor me on the below link.. 🙂

 

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Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas

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I decided not to enter because we were likely to be abroad in May. Good job as there's no way my achilles would manage 26 miles.

"I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel"

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Futtocks

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Kevin Sinfield will be pushing Rob Burrow. Because just running a marathon isn't hard enough for him.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/may/13/kevin-sinfield-rob-burrow-leeds-marathon-rhinos-rugby-league  

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Just Browny

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And me. Good luck Matt.

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I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

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Good luck to all those taking part in the morning. The course looks a killer and it will be a massive achievement just to get around. Fantastic effort from everyone involved amd i hope you all enjoy every second 

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Not as hilly as I'd feared, but quite a warm day. Did see quite a few people needing help from marshals and even police.

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