gingerjon Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Start and finish at Headingley; 7,777 places available. https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/city-to-play-host-to-rob-burrow-leeds-marathon-in-2023-1039955561/ 3 3 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Excellent, I'll be signing up for this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Russell Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Superb. I'll be on it 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Just mentioned on the introduction to ITV Evening News with a piece to follow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Signed up for this yesterday. Probably a poor decision. Good opportunity for a TRL meet up. 1 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 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. 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Describe this hill to me. I need to be talked out of signing up. Mile 17 to 20 is up to the top of this hill in this picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Mile 17 to 20 is up to the top of this hill in this picture 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. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 minute ago, JonM said: The last 5 miles is a gentle downhill back to the start *gif of me rolling down a hill* Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 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 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Ive signed up wi a mate. Stupid decision 3 Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Good luck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Good luck to all that run for this most worthwhile cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 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.. 2 Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 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 2 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 He'll still beat me 2 Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 And me. Good luck Matt. 2 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bears cave Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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