Vidya writes:
I’m not sure if being selected as first reserve counts as ‘winning’ in any ballot, but one week after the Eagles Christmas Party, I received the summons: I had a marathon place after all! I felt like Maverick and Goose after Cougar turned in his wings – I was off to Top Gun!! Err, or at least the start line of London 2023. I’ve been told it’s in Greenwich, not sunny Nevada…
The Main Man approaches: Kipchoge, London 2018
I joined the Eagles Beginners programme in summer 2018, having never run before. I had been to watch the London marathon earlier that year and seeing the Runners whizz by to the roar of the crowds was truly inspiring. The sun must have gone to my head as I thought: I can do that! Soon followed by: so, I suppose I should learn how to run?!
Now almost 5 years, 2 rejected ballots and a pandemic later, I’ll be making my first attempt at the danger zone - 26.2 miles. I feel incredibly lucky that I have the opportunity to do this at London, through our fantastic club, which has already given me some great friends and running buddies. Thank you for all your support and kind messages so far. With you all behind me and Kenny Loggins in my ear, I will do my best not to let you down.
Congratulations and good luck to all the ballot winners!