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[Welshy]

Most places in Australia are too hot to run a marathon over summer, but not Tassie.

The 25th Anniversary of the Cadbury Marathon will take place on Sunday 6th January 2008.

Details and online entries are available at www.cadburymarathon.com.au

Cheers

Welshy

[bobble]

Took the plunge and entered the marathon today, never entered a race this far out before

[nando]

It's on my list of runs to do, but with airfares around $190 one way from Sydney, I'll have to wait until the specials come on before I think about next year.

[runizzyrun]

What is the course like?

[Whippet gal]

It's something I want to do - just need to check the finances.

[Welshy]

runizzyrun, on Sep 26 2007, 03:28 AM, said:

What is the course like?

Hey Runizzyrun,

The course starts and finishes at the Cadbury Factory.  Basically, you loop around Cadbury estate a few times, then follow the Derwent River to the Derwent Entertainment Centre (that is where Silverfinger/Powderchair are playing this Saturday night) and back.

The half marathon is one lap and the full is 2 laps.

A map is on the website for you to check out.

Cheers

Welshy

[SumDamChick]

this must be why i have been having incredibly strong cravings for chocolate over the last couple of days... its a sign from universe.. i must run there....

has anyone done this run before ?..does it smell nice around there ?

[AMK]

Are Cadbury giving out goodie bags at the end?  That would be a great motivation to finish (for me)....especially dark chocolate yummmm.

[runizzyrun]

Welshy, on Sep 26 2007, 09:21 PM, said:

Hey Runizzyrun,

The course starts and finishes at the Cadbury Factory.  Basically, you loop around Cadbury estate a few times, then follow the Derwent River to the Derwent Entertainment Centre (that is where Silverfinger/Powderchair are playing this Saturday night) and back.

The half marathon is one lap and the full is 2 laps.

A map is on the website for you to check out.

Cheers

Welshy

Thanks, Welshy. I did see the map. I guess I was more wondering whether it is flat or undulating??

[DianeE]

Izzy,

There are some hills/undulations - but I wouldn't even class them as the type that would effect your pace.  Sort of like what you experience on the old Melbourne Marathon course in that stretch around Cheltenham or Brighton.  I found them a nice change-up from the flat

[PEEKIE]

I'm in for the Half Used a flight credit and booked this morning. Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Hobart to Claremont on Race morning? From what I have read it's only 16kms out of Hobart. Also any recommendations for accomadation around $80 or less a night?

[runizzyrun]

DianeE, on Sep 28 2007, 12:12 AM, said:

Izzy,

There are some hills/undulations - but I wouldn't even class them as the type that would effect your pace.  Sort of like what you experience on the old Melbourne Marathon course in that stretch around Cheltenham or Brighton.  I found them a nice change-up from the flat

Thanks Diane. When did you do it? How did you go?

[Barefoot]

I am in, just entered on-line.

Looking forward to starting 2008 in style.

[DianeE]

runizzyrun, on Sep 28 2007, 01:48 PM, said:

Thanks Diane. When did you do it? How did you go?

I did it this year as a long run prep for 6 Foot, but pulled out at 30k.  Unfortunately outside our hotel in Hobart was a street nightclub (apparently an annual event) and we weren't able to get to sleep until after 3am when it finished and the crowd dispersed.  Needless to say I was lacking energy and motivation to go the whole distance!  Disappointing, but I just wrote it up as a long run.

I did have the immense pleasure of seeing Hanny Alston demolish the field and just look so strong right through to the finish.  She was simply awesome.

[runrtom]

PEEKIE, on Sep 27 2007, 09:46 PM, said:

I'm in for the Half Used a flight credit and booked this morning. Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Hobart to Claremont on Race morning? From what I have read it's only 16kms out of Hobart. Also any recommendations for accomadation around $80 or less a night?

Hi PEEKIE,

I am thinking of doing the half also.  There is an "unofficial" web site @  http://users.bigpond...arathon/Hobart/  which has some details including maps, accommodation etc..  

One local motel offering a deal is www.riverfronthobart.com - $85 per night.

Hope you find something and enjoy the race.

[ScottyD]

PEEKIE, on Sep 27 2007, 12:46 PM, said:

I'm in for the Half Used a flight credit and booked this morning. Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Hobart to Claremont on Race morning? From what I have read it's only 16kms out of Hobart. Also any recommendations for accomadation around $80 or less a night?

Hi Peekie,

Pubic transport in Hobart is limited to buses and cabs and at that time of the morning I suspect buses will be few and far between, if there are any at all. So it may have to be a cab. I'm happy to pick you up on my way through if that helps - just not 100% sure I'll be racing this year as yet!

If you stay somewhere close the cab fare should only be $10 - $15. I noticed someone else mentioned Riverfront Lodge, which is close ~8kms away. Also, other places that should be reasonably well priced and close by would include Martin Cash Motor Lodge, Claremont Hotel Motel (although this is at the back of a pub so may be noisy), Northside Villas, or Balmoral Motor Inn. Hobart accommodation fills almost completely around that time of year so it may pay to book early.

Hope that helps!

[PEEKIE]

ScottyD, on Sep 30 2007, 10:17 PM, said:

Hi Peekie,

Pubic transport in Hobart is limited to buses and cabs and at that time of the morning I suspect buses will be few and far between, if there are any at all. So it may have to be a cab. I'm happy to pick you up on my way through if that helps - just not 100% sure I'll be racing this year as yet!

If you stay somewhere close the cab fare should only be $10 - $15. I noticed someone else mentioned Riverfront Lodge, which is close ~8kms away. Also, other places that should be reasonably well priced and close by would include Martin Cash Motor Lodge, Claremont Hotel Motel (although this is at the back of a pub so may be noisy), Northside Villas, or Balmoral Motor Inn. Hobart accommodation fills almost completely around that time of year so it may pay to book early.

Hope that helps!

Thanks ScottyD and runrtom,

Will check out the accomadation mentioned now and get on to booking it. Will check with you closer to race day ScottyD if you are entering and if you could pick me up on the way, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Erin

[wombatoutofhell]

I might have to check the finances also-looks like a nice event.  Plenty of time to train properly as well.  Maybe not enough time to train for the full-but the 1/2 shouldn't be a problem.
Edit: just had a good look at the map.  "Follow Main Road to the top of 10 Mile Hill" can't be good!

Edited by wombatoutofhell, 01 October 2007 - 09:50 AM.

[Wobbler]

This may just be the motivation I need to not 'over indulge' at Christmas time. I love Tassie, and this may be a great opportunity to take the family for a visit.

[Welshy]

Hey Guys,

Great to see some talk about doing the Cadbury Marathon, nice!!

If there is demand there, I can arrange for airport pick-ups for groups if people want to liaise directly with me - richard@tasathletic.org.au Richard Welsh.  Also if a few CR's are staying together, let me know and I will do my best to arrange for picks up on the morning of the race.

Funny the comment about a chocolate company sponsoring a marathon.  Tell me a runner who doesn't eat chocolate.  Also makes me think of the 'Flora' London Marathon......

Oh, Wombatoutofhell, don't worry too much about 10mile hill.  I actually think it is named for being 10miles from the centre of Hobart, not 10 miles long.

Cheers

Richard Welsh
Athletics Tasmania

[Barefoot]

Richard,

I am arriving on the Friday before the Marathon. Any suggestions where I can fill up on some good pasta.

Edited by Barefoot, 01 October 2007 - 08:37 PM.

[Chess]

Barefoot, on Oct 1 2007, 08:34 PM, said:

I am arriving on the Friday before the Marathon. Any suggestions where I can fill up on some good pasta.

La Porchetta is a quite reasonable pizza/pasta joint. Not sure if you're familiar with Hobart but there's one in Elizabeth St, North Hobart and another at the Battery Point end of Salamanca.

[PEEKIE]

Accomadation booked at Riverfront, I'm in for the half

[SlimDJ]

I'm booked into the claremont hotel, hope it's not too rowdy - not that I care too much, I can sleep through anything.  Hopeing to do the full, but I'll leave rego till next week (after the MM) andsee how I feel.

[Wobbler]

Managed to talk the good spouse into coming along with me for a visit. I'm in for the full.

[Welshy]

Last year I met a group of CR's at Casablanca in North Hobart on Elizabeth St and that worked pretty well.

Its a bumper weekend of Athletics in Hobart as the Hobart Gift is on also.  Hopefully they move it from Sunday arvo to Saturday evening and if they do, there will be a bit of a pasta do at the New Town oval that all people who enter the Cadbury Marathon festival of events will be invited to.  So you can stock up on much needed carbs and watch some running also.

Naturally if we do, I'll let you know via www.cadburymarathon.com.au and here!

Cheers

Richard

[wazza]

Will be down in Hobart over Christmas/New Year (usual family pilgrimage) and will be entering the half.  Will be travelling from Taroona to the start (basically south to north and through the city) and happy to pick up anybody that wants a lift

[Barefoot]

Chess, on Oct 1 2007, 05:19 AM, said:

La Porchetta is a quite reasonable pizza/pasta joint. Not sure if you're familiar with Hobart but there's one in Elizabeth St, North Hobart and another at the Battery Point end of Salamanca.

Thanks Chess,

The name sounds familiar, may have eaten there last time I was in Hobart in 2004. It was great food but could not recall the name. This time I have written it down.

[Barefoot]

Welshy, on Oct 1 2007, 08:54 PM, said:

Last year I met a group of CR's at Casablanca in North Hobart on Elizabeth St and that worked pretty well.

Its a bumper weekend of Athletics in Hobart as the Hobart Gift is on also.  Hopefully they move it from Sunday arvo to Saturday evening and if they do, there will be a bit of a pasta do at the New Town oval that all people who enter the Cadbury Marathon festival of events will be invited to.  So you can stock up on much needed carbs and watch some running also.

Naturally if we do, I'll let you know via www.cadburymarathon.com.au and here!

Cheers

Richard

Richard,

Sounds like a good idea. I will keep a look out for more news.

[Phoenix]

The course and elevation can also be viewed here:
http://www.mapmyrun....emont/415679407

[Welshy]

The course has a rise of 250m over the full marathon distance.

However the start/finish is the same spot, so whatever goes up, must come down

[Wobbler]

Ive already registered, but it turns out I won't be doing the Marathon as originally thought.

Does anybody wants a free Marathon entry? I'm pretty sure we can transfer it.

Let me know.

[Johnbo]

Hi Wobbler,

I am certainly running in Hobart, but as a novice still remain unsure as to whether I will do the half or  attempt the full marathon. Just emailed the organisers to see if I can enrol for the marathon and make the call closer to the time.

Subject to answer above, I would be happy to transfer your enrolment and re-imburse you?

Johnbo

[Wobbler]

Johnbo, on Oct 8 2007, 01:42 PM, said:

Hi Wobbler,

I am certainly running in Hobart, but as a novice still remain unsure as to whether I will do the half or  attempt the full marathon. Just emailed the organisers to see if I can enrol for the marathon and make the call closer to the time.

Subject to answer above, I would be happy to transfer your enrolment and re-imburse you?

Johnbo

No worries Johnbo

No need to reimburse. Just enjoy the run (and the chocolate).

Let me know how you go.

[Johnbo]

...how about if I do as well as your times in either Marathon or half  in Hobart, I'll send you the chocolate.....if not I'll keep it as consolation!

Not sure how to arrange the transfer of your registration....will enquire!

Johnbo

[Welshy]

Johnbo, on Oct 8 2007, 05:27 AM, said:

...how about if I do as well as your times in either Marathon or half  in Hobart, I'll send you the chocolate.....if not I'll keep it as consolation!

Not sure how to arrange the transfer of your registration....will enquire!

Johnbo

Hey Wobbler/Johnbo,

Can you guys please email me at richard@tasathletics.org.au with your personal details and I can transfer the entry over.

But I'm not getting involved in any disputes between distance runners over chocolate............

Cheers

Richard

[Wobbler]

Welshy, on Oct 9 2007, 12:52 PM, said:

Hey Wobbler/Johnbo,

Can you guys please email me at richard@tasathletics.org.au with your personal details and I can transfer the entry over.

Done...

Johnbo, once you contact Welshy we'll be good to go.

W

[Johnbo]

Wobbler

Thank you! Will let you know how i go...


Welshy,

Email sent.

Many thanks both!

Johnbo

[Anth]

Have put my entry in for this and am really looking forward to it. Will just be back in the country after a 5 week long honeymoon so am not expecting to be in great shape, but it will be a good motivator to eat well and continue to exercise while being o/s.

Plus I'm secretly harbouring a desire to tick off that 'run a marathon in each state in the calender year' ambition.

Okay okay. The chocolate at the end sounds pretty good too!

[phYx]

I'll be doing this as my first half... partly so I have something to do while visiting family over the weekend, but mostly for the free chocolate at the end!!

[tiger9]

phYx, on Nov 21 2007, 01:45 PM, said:

I'll be doing this as my first half... partly so I have something to do while visiting family over the weekend, but mostly for the free chocolate at the end!!

Hi

I did the marathon in January this year. It was really good but I just want to let you know just in case you don't know already that you need to take your own electrolyte drink because they only offer water on the course. At the start of the race someone takes all the drinks out to the stations for you. I didn't know but I took some gels with me luckily that helped me through the run. It can get quite humid even at 6.00am.

[PEEKIE]

Hard Copy of the entry form is now online

[Welshy]

Hey Guys,

I'm pleased to report after negotiations with the police, that there will be a lane closure of the Brooker Highway for the Cadbury Marathon.

This is great, as it is the busiest road in Tassie and a great benefit to all competing.  

Entries for the next month are still dirt cheap.  $25 for members of a club registered with a state association, or $35 if not.  Register at www.cadburymarathon.com.au.  

Cheers

Welshy

[Johnbo]

Hi Welshy,

Thanks for update / good not to be competing with 4 wheels!

Any suggestions as to best way of getting to start line travelling from University of Tasmania, on the morning of the 6th (have accommodation there).

I imagine probably a cab?

Johnbo

[Davo]

Johnbo, I don't think you'll get a cab at that time of morning. I am staying in Hobart overnight and could give you a lift. Send me a pm and we'll see what we can organise.

[Johnbo]

Davo, on Nov 23 2007, 06:09 PM, said:

Johnbo, I don't think you'll get a cab at that time of morning. I am staying in Hobart overnight and could give you a lift. Send me a pm and we'll see what we can organise.

Thank you for the offer Davo!

Hoping its not way out of your path! I don't know Hobart .... (I am a bit slow tonight (might be the glass of wine!)...whats a pm??)

Many thanks..

Johnbo

[Welshy]

Johnbo, on Nov 23 2007, 04:32 AM, said:

Thank you for the offer Davo!

Hoping its not way out of your path! I don't know Hobart .... (I am a bit slow tonight (might be the glass of wine!)...whats a pm??)

Many thanks..

Johnbo

Hey Johnbo,

PM is a personal message through the forum.  Go to the users profile and do it that way, then you can T it up with Davo.

Cheers

Welshy

[Johnbo]

Welshy, on Nov 24 2007, 01:36 PM, said:

Hey Johnbo,

PM is a personal message through the forum.  Go to the users profile and do it that way, then you can T it up with Davo.

Cheers

Welshy

Thank you!

Johnbo

[Chelli]

Can you enter on the day?