I'd like to start a new thread on the Ben Race, so here it is.
I'd like to start a new thread on the Ben Race, so here it is.
Well Done!!!Originally Posted by Marvin
Maybe I'll get an entry now?! Or perhaps I'll have to stick with the reserve list....
PS Ta very much for DVD....
Did everyone who I posted too get the DVD of the race, can't remember who I all posted too!!
I got mine and would like to say a very BIG Thank-you to you Mick.
I hope I shall beable to return the favor one day.
Happy New Year MIck
Does the Ben usually fill up this early? Any particular reason??
No probs Stagger, enjoy 2007
I'm entered,dont know why the hell i did mind
I sent off my cheque on 14th January last year and got into the race (2006 one!) without problem.
Maybe the programme on BBC Scotland made a difference, although the balance between Scottish and English runners 2006-2007 looks similar.
Its pretty near certain that the Ben has never been "full" this early. The entry limit was reached very soon after the programme (race) was broadcast. I know that many experienced runners e.g. Ian Holmes had not put their entry in. (He'll probably get an entry as 1st Vet and 2nd overall this year). I dont know about you but running the Ben without the top runners does NOT appeal to me. I say this not because I would challenge them (last time I only scraped inside 3 hours) but that our sport needs the best for the rest of us to say that we ran with the best and it would only be a watered down spectacle if they weren't there.
This takes me onto my next point. This year I think there were 380 runners at the start line out of 500 "entries". Its the same most years. There is a thriving provisional enrty list BUT it relies on other runners who can't run for various reasons, letting the organisers know. This happens in some cases but clearly doesn't in the majority. Any solutions to this?
Well how about each club who has runners entered sending out e-mails from about April/May onwards to their members reminding them that if they are injured or not fit enough, then send off an e-mail to the organisers so that someone else can take their place.
A bit late for this year, but I think that if you just don't turn up, you shouldn't be allowed an entry for the following couple of years.
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