bananaman

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 6 months ago

On line entry
'They are more likely to reject the bequeathers in the first ballot as they'll get the money from them anyway, and just accept the non-bequeathers....'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 6 months ago

Anyone planning on running in costume in '08?
'Micky V - I'm hoping to go in the banana again. I might try and make a larger one this time. You have to wire them up though, so the ends aren't floppy....'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 6 months ago

Marathon Mags are out!!
'Yay, I'm on page 5 of the marathon magazine...lost chequebook though, so can't apply just yet...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

The British 10k
'I'm doing a 10k on 8th July. It's in Regents Park, and uses a timing chip, despite being a charity run. Should be good fun. www.bananaman10k.com ...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

The British 10k
'I'm doing a 10k on 8th July. It's in Regents Park, and uses a timing chip, despite being a charity run. Should be good fun. www.bananaman10k.com ...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

I Take My Medal Everywhere - Is that Sad????
'Yup, I carry mine in my coat pocket at all times (no-one has ever asked to see it yet, but just in case). However, I just left my coat in a pub at...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

Marathon Photos are nearly ready
'None of me yet either. I would have thought they would have spotted a banana. I hope they don't just have my finishing photo - a couple of tall guys...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

Anyone heard from Micky V?
'I saw him at the Leukaemia Research post-race reception and he was looking well then. '

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

What was the best and worse bit of your day.
'The whole race was fantastic for me (despite the wall etc). I decided 2 minutes before the start to go into a lower pen and just enjoy the race rather...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

Red Start Pen 7
'I'm blue start, pen 4. No idea what time I wrote as my prediction, but with the heat and the banana costume, I think I was perhaps a little optimisic....'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

Heat
'Just been for a gentle jog around Regents Park to test out running in the same kind of weather predicted for Sunday, and I had to stop at 2 miles...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 9 months ago

is it dangerous to get really drunk after the marathon?
'I've been off the booze for over 3 months now, and intend to get completely smashed afterwards to make up for it. A good trick to aid the rehydration...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 10 months ago

BHF British Heart Foundation - Heart Runners
'Hi - just wanted to say thanks for chosing to run for the BHF - I'm a scientist funded by the BHF, studying the genetic causes of heart disease. The...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 11 months ago

Who has got the highest/lowest running number?
'Do the race numbers actually correlate to the predicted finishing times we entered for the ballot? I think I (optimistically) put 3h30 down, and my...'

bananaman has commented in a forum thread 4 years, 11 months ago

How far are we going this sunday?
'My first 20 miler on Sunday (might swap with the 10 mile fast on Saturday because of the weather). Not looking forward to the run, or the carb loading....'