The Flora London Marathon 2008
This is the weekend of the year that long distance runners relish and resent both at the same time. Yes, the Flora London Marathon 2008 happens on what we all hope will be a dry and bright Sunday morning. 26 gruelling miles that takes in the tarmac'd streets of London Town.
Because let's face it when you're sweating your bollocks off, stitched up like a kipper there's probably not much chance of looking at anything else. At Bodog Towers we only thought it right to classify the London Marathon runner. According to us there are several categories. If you're one of those slightly crazier than the rest of us, (ah we're just jealous because we break a sweat just thinking about a pair of trainers!) then the chances are that you'll fit in here somewhere.
The Do-Gooder
This specimen usually gets roped into running for some charity, just because everyone in the office is - and they want to look cool / fit in / belong / do something in the evenings (delete as appropriate). They are the kind, caring type but a little easily influenced and have often thought about doing a charity skydive or some such adrenalised pursuit.
The Exercise Addict
Of all the specimens in this race, this is the most feared and dangerous, because with the exercise addict comes neurosis. Like the ninja of the running world, this runner will stop at nothing to take you down! Marathon training is taken doubly seriously because of its health benefits and this in itself outweighs the cause. If they can spend three months trimming down by running four times a week then even better.
The Wannabe Athlete
This specimen wanted to compete professionally, he maybe tried out for a local football club when he was 18 and never got through, he's the office alpha male, ultra-competitive and talks so everyone can hear him. Or she goes training each weekend in her running group, kicking her Sauconies with panache. It maybe the London Marathon but burning desires would brand a hole in that professional runner's score sheet. The Paula Radcliffes and Haile Gebresselassies better move over, Pete from sales is coming to get you!
The Fun Runner
Now if Bodog Beat UK were to represent, then we wholehearted (or rather half-arsedly) agree that this is where we would reside! With all other the people who don't take themselves too seriously, risk ridicule dressed in all manners of questionable kit. Raise some cash into the bargain but have a bit of a laugh too, our favourite route is via a pub crawl and then grab a bike or some such vehicle to cruise over the finish line ahead of the Wannabe Athlete.
We predict good odds for the Bodog Beat team to be kitted out ready and waiting for the starting gun for The Flora London Marathon 2009.
Ah we're only jesting with you. Have fun, be safe and don't pull any muscles. To place some wagers on the fine raft of sports check out the Bodog Sportsbook.
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