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[chilliman]

EatEm, on Aug 20 2010, 03:35 PM, said:

I will miss TigerBoy this year ....

No wonder he has fled to QLD for the weekend to escape the annual 34k ribbing.

[chilliman]

staypuff, on Aug 20 2010, 04:48 PM, said:

That is an awesome photo.

Here's another. And yes that is blood on TB's nose as well as his leg.


Unfortunately I can't find the one of TB on the ground and the link to the old photo's is bust.


And you don't need to climb any fence, plenty of room to even get a bike through.

[essaytee]

I'm in.   This run fits in nicely with MM training.   It's a pitty TB's not running, was looking forward to his advice on hurdling technique.   Every time I run with TB, at some point the hurdling incident is mentioned.

[s0236751]

is there any provisions to leave spare clothing at the start line?? I'm still considering whether to run and trying to figure out logistics. Transport wise, is going to work best for me to leave the car at sorrento and ferry over - but this might leave me with problems of where to leave excess clothing...
apologies if the answer is on the website, I've checked and cant seem to see it.

[Narred]

s0236751, on Aug 21 2010, 04:55 PM, said:

is there any provisions to leave spare clothing at the start line?? I'm still considering whether to run and trying to figure out logistics. Transport wise, is going to work best for me to leave the car at sorrento and ferry over - but this might leave me with problems of where to leave excess clothing...
apologies if the answer is on the website, I've checked and cant seem to see it.

Go back to post #37, its all there

[chilliman]

s0236751, on Aug 21 2010, 04:55 PM, said:

is there any provisions to leave spare clothing at the start line??

Can't answer for Brett, but I'd guess there would be someone there the whole time to look after it along with the finish setup etc ?
You could try emailing Brett, or sending a pm.

Otherwise there will probably be plenty of CR's cars at the start that you could leave gear in, just make sure you leave it with someone who is going to finish before you.


330 333 possible entrants, assume entry is now closed or soon to be.


Will see everyone bright and early.

[DuckGirl]

What's you talking about Chilli .....

EE

[brettsrun]

Have a great day out all, wished I was there
Awsome effort Brett to get 333 entrants, I love that number (my favourite )

[chilliman]

brettsrun, on Aug 21 2010, 11:20 PM, said:

Awsome effort Brett to get 333 entrants, I love that number (my favourite )

Half way to being a devil hey Brett S.


Great day out this morning, thanks to Brett (BDC) and his helpers for putting on an excellent show once again, although I did look forward to picking up a can of lemonade at the finish, but I can fully understand with the popularity now of the event it would cost $'s. (Ed: maybe it was phased out years ago, but I do remember last time it went down a treat).

Last time I ran the BRT it was 2007 or 2008, I really enjoyed the out and back format of the course this year, yes even the head wind on the out.

The plan was just to average 5:00 min pace the whole way, achieved that with a little bit in the bank, 4:54 out and 4:48 back. Thanks to Eat`Em, Ponder and Blueboy for the company to Drysdale, and Blueboy for setting the pace on the return, albeit a little quicker than what I had planned, he took off eventually after we had to stop at the crossing for the train at about 29k. 1/2 Mara split at 21.1 - 1:42:23 (Back 1/2 M split, last 21.1 - 1:40:04 Happy with that).

Only drank about 200ml of water the whole trip, even though I carried a full hand held with me from the start, also didn't use either of the 2 gels I carried the whole way, funny just felt like I didn't need to refuel at all. Very odd.

Great to see and say g'day to quite a few CR's out on the course, especially before/after the Drysdale turnaround, Slow Sue and Awiseman being blasts from the past. Quite a few missing from the ranks however, speaking of which will be interesting in the final numbers, i'll have a guess at maybe around 200 all up ? Suppose it is a free event, and bound to be dropouts. Ed: 237 final numbers.

Anyway for the record here's my run data, 2:44:43 on the Garmin, will be interesting the time that was written down though as had to queue for a couple of mins. Ed: spot on with 2:44.
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No, my HR didn't hit 200 at about the 19k mark, just a glitch or lack of electrode gel, my pace certainly didn't change during my "cardiac arrest".    The grey horizontal cross hair line is showing 5:00 min/k pace btw.

Congrats to everyone who ran, there were some nice times at the pointy end of the "training run" too.
Also well done to Ponder and Pbig for picking up a couple of great random prizes.

Thanks again Brett, well organised.
Gold coin donation next year to fund the lollies & soft drinks at the end.

[rohan]

thanks Brett Coleman for your extraordinary generosity.

ps. I think this thread should be in 'race threads' not 'other running' on the main page...

[chilliman]

rohan, on Aug 22 2010, 03:50 PM, said:

ps. I think this thread should be in 'race threads' not 'other running' on the main page...

Rohan, technically remember it is not a "race", it is currently under "fatass" from what I can see, which is where it evolved from.

I didn't check the "placings", but did you "win" ?


Ed: changed bits while Rohan was posting below.

Edited by chilliman, 22 August 2010 - 04:31 PM.

[rohan]

chilliman, on Aug 22 2010, 07:02 AM, said:

Rohan, technically it is not a "race", but if you want me to move it I can.

I didn't check the final results, but did you "win" ?

Nope, I spent most of the out journey in about 4th position. Got into second position about half through the return journey then got overtaken with the line in sight to finish 3rd.

when the eventual 2nd place guy drew up alongside I tried to go faster and he told me it wasn't a race. I told him it was... and he took off.

Now is it a not a race because the organizer says it isn't... or do I go with the vibe of some of the other guys who finished near me who mostly seemed to be racing?.. anyway I reckon it's a race... but I'd just like to say that Two Bays is not a race.
--------
lovely day for a run.

forgot my 'nutrition' but had a couple of scungey bidons in my bag. filled them with water from the hose on the platform.
found a couple of gels - leaking- and a muesli bar in the bottom of my bag so I was covered for carbs too... though who knows how fresh they were.
turned on the garmin to find it was so out of charge it would turn off before it could even tell me low battery.

so I had to wing it. asked some of the people around in the first couple of km if they had garmins... none did.

anyway ran about 4:01/km compared to last years 4;03/km so pretty happy that it all went well despite my lack of attention to race day logistics.

good to see lots of people at the turnaround.  the outnback nature of the revised course does have that benefit. you get to see how the race is going for other people.

onya brett c!

[chilliman]

rohan, on Aug 22 2010, 04:18 PM, said:

when the eventual 2nd place guy drew up alongside I tried to go faster and he told me it wasn't a race. I told him it was... and he took off.

I think all you quickies should be disqualified for racing so that those running around 5min training pace "win".

Well done on your run btw, would be nice to be able to hold onto 4:01 all day. Now if I knew it was a race, maybe.

[Lindyk]

staypuff, on Aug 22 2010, 05:03 PM, said:

Anyway for me this was my first BRT and i chose the drysdale to queenscliffe option. Was a weekend of steppig well out of my comfort zone this weekend. first yesterday have to catch 2 trains and deal with the city.
Brett awesome organising will be back next year hopefully doign the big kids run. thankyou to you and your helpers for making a great day perfect

Awesome effort Stella, congratulations (& not just for the running - but for winning!)

Lindy

[essaytee]

I'll add my bit.   Great day, great atmosphere and well organised.   Met some people that I haven't seen in quite a while.

My legs are aching now, went out really hard & fast (for me, that is) and finished with a whimper, sort of.   Can't complain, as a training run I now know where I'm at regarding the Melbourne Marathon; that was the plan.   Finished around 2:35 and I'm happy with that.

Edited by essaytee, 22 August 2010 - 06:43 PM.

[brettsrun]

essaytee, on Aug 22 2010, 06:43 PM, said:

I'll add my bit. Great day, great atmosphere and well organised. Met some people that I haven't seen in quite a while.

My legs are aching now, went out really hard & fast (for me, that is) and finished with a whimper, sort of. Can't complain, as a training run I now know where I'm at regarding the Melbourne Marathon; that was the plan. Finished around 2:35 and I'm happy with that.

Nice Run Steve, where are the Pics

[essaytee]

brettsrun, on Aug 22 2010, 06:55 PM, said:

Nice Run Steve, where are the Pics

Unfortunately, none today though I was eyeing off good spots where photos could have been taken.   The train would have made a real good backdrop.

[chilliman]

staypuff, on Aug 22 2010, 05:03 PM, said:

cant believe i still havent met chiliman.

I was there staypuff, in my red chilli suit.

Actually was looking out for you as we passed Mrs Ponder, but not to be, i'm sure we must have passed you along there somewhere.

Well done on the run and the time.

We didn't stay around long at the end, as soon as Eat`Em mentioned hot chips.  

[RunningM]

Great day! I ran 6min/km's as planned and was probably the 10th last to finish the 34km - the "race" started and the pack just took off en masse and disappeared into the distance! Felt like an elite running event with a handful of plodders bringing up the rear! I really enjoyed my run and was thrilled to finish this - in fact I was feeling pretty good most of the 34km and this gave me great confidence for MM10. I could have kept running Longest training run to date Thanks for the great organisation and for turning on some beautiful weather. I will be back next year.

[pbig]

chilliman, on Aug 22 2010, 03:48 PM, said:

Also well done to Ponder and Pbig for picking up a couple of great random prizes.

Yes, very happy with my Cotton-on voucher , thanks Brett !

Pity I hadn't cottoned on that running 24km yesterday and going out at sub 4:30 pace uphill and into the breeze would come back to bite me eventually. I knew it was too fast but felt good ( ) and thought that tailwind + downhill on return would compensate for any leg tiredness - forgot that the legs still have to be capable of turning over... result = big positive split (1:24 vs 1:16).

Good to catch up with so many familiar faces on such a lovely day - one out of the box it seems, given what we've had and what's coming next week. Thanks Brett and crew for such a well-organized event, can't believe it's still free given the resources and facilities provided! The out-and-back course is a vast improvement, not only logistically for organizers and runners alike, but also socially - it's great being able to see everyone out on the course, and to have the opportunity to involve friends and family with the shorter run and train. Only disappointment was the "after party" - breakfast at Gusto was not the same post-run get together as previous years, but that's probably inevitable with the increased numbers.

[Bryan]

Was a shame to have missed this one along with catching up with many familiar faces. Sounds like I missed a good day.

I ended up as a non starter after dropping a 24" monitor on myself last weekend. Seem to have damaged my shins somehow (but the monitor had a soft landing and survived!) . Not a good way to leadup to this years Melbourne Marathon, but I guess thats just the way things seem to be going this year....

[BLUEBOY]

bad luck Tigerboy, it was a beautiful day for a stroll in the countryside, was pleased with my run

a good hit before melbourne finished in 2.43.

[EatEm]

Hmmmmm.

Ran the first half with Chilli, Blueboy & Ponder at 5min kms  (it has been awhile)
Made the turn and had had enough.... jogged (shuffled?) back in a pw of 3.14 ....
Thinking that the 60+kms from the tan had caught up with me (and the bike ride on Saturday - will I ever learn - probably not)

On the up side got to see plenty of CR folk out on the trail and the weather was great  

And the hot chips were great too .... !!!

[PonderStibbons]

staypuff, on Aug 22 2010, 06:03 PM, said:

Was great to meet the ponders Mrs ponder is lovely and very encouraging. hope you do really well on the thesis. Was not suprised when rohan flew past just as i started out looking fresh and makingit all look so easy. Spectre was looking good till he sat on the grass at the finish. And poor ol pops kevin I think next run a walker needs to be arranged for him. LOL

Well done Staypuff.  You did well to win the bet, and navigate the course solo.  We did our best to slow down KC, but he is a wise old fella and working out pretty quickly what we were up to.  Does this mean you still owe Mrs Ponder a coffee since you won  

Mrs Ponder is lovely, but I may be a little biased.  Her goal was just to finish, and even that seemed in jeopardy at a couple of points.  I enjoyed running with the other guys for the first 20K when I met up with the Mrs.  I went at her pace for the next 10k, and then felt like another run, so did the last 4k alone.  I quickly recorded my time and grabbed my phone, then ran back to Mrs Ponder who had 1k to go, and finished it with her.  Net result was 25k of running and 11k of brisk walking (this was actually tougher on my post Tan Ultra legs than the running funnily enough).  Very happy just to be out enjoying the weather, company and scenery, so it was good that it was not a race

I do think it is good with the new course getting to see so much more of the field heading the other direction.

[chilliman]

Results now up here.

Photo's here.

Thanks again Brett.

[Shuffleupagus]

Congrats and thanks to Brett (& team) for another brilliantly executed run - makes you feel guilty not to pay anything! Nicely done on the weather order as well - couldn't have asked for a better day, with a nice tailwind to carry us home once the legs were shattered.

Was nice to run with Steve (essaytee) and pbig for a while, and have a quick chat with Rohan at the finish. Whilst I wasn't training for MM (or anything else specific) at the moment, this is definitely a must-do run on my annual calendar. I really think the fact that most are using it as a 'prep' run rather than going after a specific time/result makes it more relaxed atmosophere.  The new course definitely helped this too, with 17k runners going every which way  

Steve, if you can keep up that form for MM you'll be nailing your goal time no worries at all!

[BLUEBOY]

looking at the photos's i'm reminded at how great it is to run along in the countryside, very enjoyable day out. a good prep for Melbourne marathon.well done on a great event.

[chilliman]

BLUEBOY, on Aug 24 2010, 11:15 AM, said:

looking at the photos's i'm reminded at how great it is to run along in the countryside...

Hope Brett doesn't mind me re-posting a pic here:


Second group, right to left Chilli, BlueBoy, Eat`Em (behind BB), Essaytee (CR cap), Ponder 2nd from rear.

[ican]

rohan, on Aug 22 2010, 04:18 PM, said:

when the eventual 2nd place guy drew up alongside I tried to go faster and he told me it wasn't a race. I told him it was... and he took off.

Now is it a not a race because the organizer says it isn't... or do I go with the vibe of some of the other guys who finished near me who mostly seemed to be racing?..

I say keep messin' with people's heads, that's very funny!!

[MrsPonder]

staypuff, on Aug 23 2010, 11:54 AM, said:

although you may be biased mr ponder you have an amazing wife. wish i had her confidence and self esteem

luckily for me he is very biased and if you had seen me as I walked passed Ward St and realised I had about 4k's to go or I could turn right and be at our accommodation and a nice warm shower in about 300m, you would have seen how low my confidence was!!

but i kept going somehow and eventually finished, those last few hills were a killer.

I was actually thinking as I was walking how amazing your run was, and was inspired to keep going. We tried to stop Kevin and I did manage to get him to turn around and come back about 4 steps, but I guess telling him that I would earn myself a free coffee if I kept him talking wasn't the right tack, and he then sprinted off into the distance.

I would have loved to meet up for coffee this weekend but as Mark mentioned, big girls weekend planned with two of my sisters, two sister in laws, and two cousins and our 10 daughters (3 to 19 years) maybe another weekend.

Mrs Ponder

[chilliman]

MrsPonder, on Aug 25 2010, 09:00 AM, said:

...and our 10 daughters (3 to 19 years)...

You and Ponder certainly have been busy, with 2 sons as well.  

Well done on the weekend Mrs Ponder !

[MrsPonder]

chilliman, on Aug 25 2010, 09:33 AM, said:

You and Ponder certainly have been busy, with 2 sons as well.  

Well done on the weekend Mrs Ponder !

It has been a fun 22 years, but luckily the 10 daughters belong to all 7 women!!!!

[BDC]

Well done to everyone who ran the BRT this year. It keeps getting bigger that is great to see but certainly keeps me on my toes logistically! The out & back course will definitely remain and hopefully the train too as it added a bit of atmosphere.

Rohan it isn't a race and most people don't race it. That is the attraction for many people. Some will race and that is up to them and even if I wanted to stop that I couldn't. As long as everyone takes care at the road & train crossings, I don't mind how fast they run in between. You deserved to get burnt off at the end after telling eventual 2nd across the line it WAS a race! He ran 2.29 at Christchurch this year and picked up the pace in the last 10k as he does in many of his Sunday runs - for him it wasn't a race until you surged and then said that!!

Hope to see everyone back in 2011 & more blue skies!