Official 2019 London Marathon Discussion Thread

I'm looking forward to the races.

It is disappointing that Kiptum won't be running.

Considering the circumstances, he should be allowed to compete and cleared of the charges.

Absolute garbage marathon. Foreigners can't get in with a qualifying time.

Any information about the expected weather?

Does anybody know who the pacers are and what HM times they've been asked to pace?

BBC Weather shows 10-12 C (50-53 F), moderate breeze and low chance for precipitation. That would be almost ideal weather for a marathon.

Group 1: 61:20 (2:02:30 - 2:02:25)

Group 2: 61:45

Group 3: 63:30 - 63:45

Group 4: 65:00 - 65:30

Group 5: 67:00 - 67:30

Mo will blow up.

apparently Eurosport has the rights to send London marathon tomorrow in Europe but they have some snooker scheduled instead, lovely

I trust Kip is aiming for a negative split and trying to smoke the others, although 61:20 might not have the same effect as 61:00 as it may leave some reserve for the others.

Joining pacers&weather's question, any info about the pacers identity?

The official men's leading pacing group is scheduled to go at 61:15-61:25 pace through half-way. The pacers will be : Eric Kiptanui, Stephen Kiprop and Gideon Kipketer.

Felix Kibitok is scheduled to go out at 62:00 pace, however i doubt it and i think there will be 4 lead pacers in the end.

Women's lead group will aim for a 68-68:30 at half. The pacers will be Joyciline Jepkosgei, Edith Chelimo and Dorcas Tuitoek.

Isn't Kipketer a bit of a weird choice? It seems like the last few months haven't been going smoothly for him.

The women's race seems legendary! I hope it won't dissapoint.

Go Patrick wrote:

I trust Kip is aiming for a negative split and trying to smoke the others, although 61:20 might not have the same effect as 61:00 as it may leave some reserve for the others.

Joining pacers&weather's question, any info about the pacers identity?

Slow down, Linda! You act like 61:20 wouldn’t be on pace for faster than anyone but Kipchoge’s ever run!

I’ll be so pissed if Farah can run 2:02:40. 3:28/2:02...please.

"It is disappointing that Kiptum won't be running."

Agreed. If they let Clemence Coolidge run Paris, they should let Kiptum run London. What's the difference?

Mzungu in Iten wrote:

Felix Kibitok is scheduled to go out at 62:00 pace, however i doubt it and i think there will be 4 lead pacers in the end.

Women's lead group will aim for a 68-68:30 at half. The pacers will be Joyciline Jepkosgei, Edith Chelimo and Dorcas Tuitoek.

I though Jepkosgei was running Hamburg Tomorrow?

Gideon is a very experienced and tall runner(wind resistance). Also, he is in top shape! Based on his training i would say he's in around 60 flat half marathon shape. He'll be able to keep up until around 25k if everything goes well.

douglas burke wrote:

Mzungu in Iten wrote:

Felix Kibitok is scheduled to go out at 62:00 pace, however i doubt it and i think there will be 4 lead pacers in the end.

Women's lead group will aim for a 68-68:30 at half. The pacers will be Joyciline Jepkosgei, Edith Chelimo and Dorcas Tuitoek.

I though Jepkosgei was running Hamburg Tomorrow?

This article is from yesterday and Jepkosgei says she picked Hamburg as it has a fast course.

double standard for men wrote:

"It is disappointing that Kiptum won't be running."

Agreed. If they let Clemence Coolidge run Paris, they should let Kiptum run London. What's the difference?

Disagree, they shouldn't let either run till after investigation. And, there is a difference. One denied a doping test, the other had crazy scores according to his bio passport.

I guess Jepkosgei is a pacemaker in London, https://twitter.com/kenyanathlete/status/1121817446623657985

Joyciline switched in the last moment to be a pacemaker instead of running the Hamburg marathon.

Weather looks sublime tomorrow in London. If only winds would die down by race time..

bpbungis wrote:

apparently Eurosport has the rights to send London marathon tomorrow in Europe but they have some snooker scheduled instead, lovely

Flotrack has the Europe rights:

"FloTrack will provide LIVE coverage of the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon in London, UK.

Stream Available In:

- Australia

- Canada

- Pan Europe (Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan & Vatican State)

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