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[brettsrun]

MARYSVILLE MARATHON 2011
Returns for the 3rd annual running of the event on November 27th 2011
The Team at trailsplus are excited to be helping with the event this year
We look forward to seeing many of you come along and support the Marysville community
and experience some fantastic new running courses for this year.
2011 will see improved runners experiences with additional aid stations, more course marshalls
reduced entry fees, new timing systems and much more.
Stay tuned for more updates and registration opening very soon.
Whilst the www.marysville.com.au web site exists it currently has 2010 information
For the latest information keep an eye on www.trailsplus.org and click on the Marysville Logo.
Site will be updated over the coming days.

[SirPlod]

I’m really glad to hear this is on. I was getting worried at the lack of qualifying events leading up to two bays and was putting all my eggs in the Melbourne Half Marathon basket. At least now if I get hit by a bus before MM (and survive) I can still use Marysville as a backup qualifier.

If I don’t do the half, I’ll definitely do the 10k and bring the kids down for a sausage to support the locals.

Maybe 2 sausages.

[Emrun]

Another one happy to see this will be going ahead, I'd pencilled in "Marysville Marathon - sometime this month" at the start of November in my diary, I wanted to use it as a training run for Two Bays, nice to do a long run with all that company.

[Grechy]

I doubt I will be there this year but its great to see the event happening again. Well done Brett!

[tiger9]

brettsrun, on 25 August 2011 - 11:50 PM, said:

MARYSVILLE MARATHON 2011
Returns for the 3rd annual running of the event on November 27th 2011
The Team at trailsplus are excited to be helping with the event this year
We look forward to seeing many of you come along and support the Marysville community
and experience some fantastic new running courses for this year.
2011 will see improved runners experiences with additional aid stations, more course marshalls
reduced entry fees, new timing systems and much more.
Stay tuned for more updates and registration opening very soon.
Whilst the www.marysville.com.au web site exists it currently has 2010 information
For the latest information keep an eye on www.trailsplus.org and click on the Marysville Logo.
Site will be updated over the coming days.

[cjr]

That's great news that Brett has taken this on. The Trails+ events I have taken part in have been the best organised events that I have done (....pencilling in diary....)

[Dizzey]

This is fantastic news.
I'll be there for the 10K again this year, really looking forward to this one.

[cjr]

Holding thumbs for a late start time for the longer events so that people like me for whom it is difficult to get away overnight can drive up from Melb in the morning?

Edited by cjr, 26 August 2011 - 04:49 PM.

[brettsrun]

cjr, on 26 August 2011 - 04:48 PM, said:

Holding thumbs for a late start time for the longer events so that people like me for whom it is difficult to get away overnight can drive up from Melb in the morning?

Tentative Times for the two long ones not that late sorry cjr - need to consider possible warmer day and get you all out in the beautiful crisp spring morning and back safely before the day warms up
to be confirmed but tentative times are
Ultra - 7am
Marathon - 7am
Half 8:30am
10km 9:30am
4km 10:00am

[RMC]

Nice to read trailsplus getting involved in this one. Certainly the earlier start the better in the ultra given the late Nov timing. That first year was really warm (34+) with the late start. Have been to the first 2 so hopefully will get there again in Nov.

[teamegan]

We will be running in the Half marathon this year. I was hoping to do the full, but the lack of notice regarding this event had me thinking it wasn't going ahead and I have now committed to the Melbourne marathon. Looking forward to running through the scenery of Marysville and do our bit for their recovery. Although the tragic day happened a while ago now, there is still plenty more rebuilding to be done in the community. I personally think this is a great event which lifts the spirits of the township and helps with tourism.

Jamie

[Digger]

I think my schedule puts me in Melbourne that week end, so I'm in for 42km of fun.

[brettsrun]

Hi Jamie,
Great to hear you can make it even after MM in your legs
Sorry for the delay, but it is full steam ahead now with lots of stuff happening in the background
Hope MM is a great one for you

cheers Brett

Digger, on 29 August 2011 - 02:25 PM, said:

I think my schedule puts me in Melbourne that week end, so I'm in for 42km of fun.

Be great to see a true legend at Marysville this year Digger, hope it works out time wise for you

Edited by brettsrun, 29 August 2011 - 03:45 PM.

[Digger]

brettsrun, on 29 August 2011 - 03:44 PM, said:

Be great to see a true legend at Marysville this year Digger, hope it works out time wise for you

I was also talking with Marathon Man yesterday, and he will probably be there, finishing off, 6 Australian States, 2 Territories plus the 2 Islands of NZ, for an 'ANZAC Sweep', in the same calendar year.

[RobHall]

Brett, your commitment and enthusiasm for the sport is amazing, keep up your fantastic work

[KevM]

RobHall, on 29 August 2011 - 04:15 PM, said:

Brett, your commitment and enthusiasm for the sport is amazing, keep up your fantastic work

Amen to that Rob
And hoping to get along for the 50k

[Eagle]

I would love to run this and support the community. Unfortunately it is on the same weekend as a marathon in the lower Blue Mountains not far from me. The choice is obvious.  

[Kaay]

So looking forward to running in this beautiful area again!    And less bitumen and more trails - yay!

The date conflict with the Razorback run is rather unfortunate, but I'm sure careful attention was paid to the scheduling.
May nature gift us with a cool day!

Edited by Kaay, 29 August 2011 - 07:06 PM.

[Geej]

Kaay, on 29 August 2011 - 07:04 PM, said:

So looking forward to running in this beautiful area again!    And less bitumen and more trails - yay!

The date conflict with the Razorback run is rather unfortunate, but I'm sure careful attention was paid to the scheduling.
May nature gift us with a cool day!

Awesome work getting involved in this one Brettsrun.  It's a bit of a shame with the timing with this one and the Razorback run which I planning to re-visit this year.

I will get to this run one day......

geej  

[M12]

Good to see this event back on. Well done to Brett.

Hopefully I can finally run this after being injured for the previous two editions.

[SirPlod]

Can anybody share some wisdom on the half marathon course?

I know the 10km course was a lot harder than most because of the heat/hills. Can anybody take a stab at guessing how hard the half-marathon course is, compared to a fairly flat half?

I guess the best way to do this would be to take your “normal, flat” half marathon course time and compare it to your Marysville time.

Thanks

[maryclaire]

SirPlod, on 02 September 2011 - 09:26 AM, said:

Can anybody share some wisdom on the half marathon course?

I know the 10km course was a lot harder than most because of the heat/hills. Can anybody take a stab at guessing how hard the half-marathon course is, compared to a fairly flat half?

I guess the best way to do this would be to take your "normal, flat" half marathon course time and compare it to your Marysville time.

Thanks

I think the course will change this year - and if I know the trail+ crew, I guess that it will be changed to involve more trails than road.  However - I ran the original 1/2 2 years ago.  It was tough.  At the time I was a 1:37 half marathoner (those were the days!!!)  and I ran the Marysville 1/2 in just under 2 hours.  Ok so it was off the back of my first marathon - but I still found it quite challenging.  The heat was intense and the climb to the falls late in the run was pure nastiness.  (but the descent afterwards was ace!).

[brettsrun]

maryclaire, on 02 September 2011 - 04:34 PM, said:

I think the course will change this year - and if I know the trail+ crew, I guess that it will be changed to involve more trails than road.  However - I ran the original 1/2 2 years ago.  It was tough.  At the time I was a 1:37 half marathoner (those were the days!!!)  and I ran the Marysville 1/2 in just under 2 hours.  Ok so it was off the back of my first marathon - but I still found it quite challenging.  The heat was intense and the climb to the falls late in the run was pure nastiness.  (but the descent afterwards was ace!).

ahhhh, Maryclaire, your on to me :-)
The courses are changing for sure, the long out and back to buxton on bitumen is no more, yes there are some more friendly trails, single and wide dirt road, even some nice extra climbs as you predicted for the ultra guys
Marathoners and 1/2's don't have to worry bout the extra climb though :-), of course if you want to, sign up for the longer distance :-)
I plan to get out there this weekend if I can and finalise the course, if I don't it will be soon and we will get it mapped and profiled for everyone to contemplate

but firstly need to do some you yangs stuff before entries close next week

edit - Doc says maybe the hills come in to play for the shorter distance :-) we'll see !!

Edited by brettsrun, 02 September 2011 - 11:29 PM.

[teamegan]

brettsrun, on 02 September 2011 - 06:15 PM, said:

ahhhh, Maryclaire, your on to me :-)
The courses are changing for sure, the long out and back to buxton on bitumen is no more, yes there are some more friendly trails, single and wide dirt road, even some nice extra climbs as you predicted for the ultra guys
Marathoners and 1/2's don't have to worry bout the extra climb though :-), of course if you want to, sign up for the longer distance :-)
I plan to get out there this weekend if I can and finalise the course, if I don't it will be soon and we will get it mapped and profiled for everyone to contemplate

but firstly need to do some you yangs stuff before entries close next week

G'day Brett,

Will I be able to push my son in his wheelchair along the tracks? Or is it not practicle?

Thanks
Jamie

[Doc Lach]

teamegan, on 02 September 2011 - 07:13 PM, said:

G'day Brett,

Will I be able to push my son in his wheelchair along the tracks? Or is it not practicle?

Thanks
Jamie

Hi Cool Runners and Marysville Marathon Festival supporters,
I'm so pleased that at short notice Brett and his team from TrailsPlus.org agreed to take on the challenge of event organisers for 2011.  With resources, time and volunteers stretched in the Marysville area, a lot of time was spent this year trying to find an agency to auspice the event.  When last year's event organisers pulled out I must have got Brett at a weak moment and he agreed to run the show on the ground.  So please assist us by running, walking, volunteering or finding some sponsorship!  I'm confident that 2011 will be a great event, with updated website and entries to open in the next week or so.  Look out for early bird specials with free t-shirts.
I don't see the Razorback Run on the Cool Running Calendar, but Paul Ashton's website does have it clashing.  I enjoyed the "Not Wilsons Prom 100" which due to flooding down there was held on the Razorback courses in April this year.  One for the mountain goats I must say but spectacular scenery.  For keen beans, run the Alps on Saturday and make a weekend of it with Marysville on the Sunday!
This year the Half-marathon and Marathon have a steep hill for a minute or two, heading to Lady Talbot Drive, with the turnaround for both distances ending in a hill (planning to include Keppel Falls for the marathoners).  Teagan / Jamie, a running wheelchair suitable for fairly smooth dirt walking tracks and packed gravel forest roads should manage the Half-Marathon course, but not the Marathon where the track to the falls involves a few wooden steps at the end.  If concerned about either, come up and have a training run, or ask us to send you a few photos.
Look forward to seeing everyone at You Yangs, Melbourne Marathon and Marysville!  Lachlan Fraser, Race Patron (sounds dignified, may I'll have to start running in a suit)

Edited by Doc Lach, 02 September 2011 - 10:35 PM.

[Trailmad]

Hey I'm running the kepler Challenge on the 3rd December (60K) and was thinking maybe using Marysville as a final long run, but wonder if running the 42K is going to be to heavy duty only a week prior to Kepler. There may not be enough recovery time. Any thoughts on this?

[Emrun]

Glad to hear the marathon is going to have some off road stuff.  I just drafted up my Two Bays training plan and 42.2km on 27/11 fits in perfectly  

Anyone doing the 56ker in January should definitely put Marysville mara or ultra mara in their calendar.

Edited by Emrun, 03 September 2011 - 05:59 PM.

[Doc Lach]

Trailmad, on 03 September 2011 - 05:53 PM, said:

Hey I'm running the kepler Challenge on the 3rd December (60K) and was thinking maybe using Marysville as a final long run, but wonder if running the 42K is going to be to heavy duty only a week prior to Kepler. There may not be enough recovery time. Any thoughts on this?

I would suggest either run the Halfmarathon, which has some rises in it, with only a few short hills, or run a slow pace for the Marathon and have plenty of drinks/food along the way.
Lachlan Fraser, Race Patron

[Timbo76]

Doc Lach, on 02 September 2011 - 10:22 PM, said:

I don't see the Razorback Run on the Cool Running Calendar, but Paul Ashton's website does have it clashing.  I enjoyed the "Not Wilsons Prom 100" which due to flooding down there was held on the Razorback courses in April this year.  One for the mountain goats I must say but spectacular scenery.  For keen beans, run the Alps on Saturday and make a weekend of it with Marysville on the Sunday!

Love the idea of a Razorback, Marysville double weekend, one the hardcore runners out there (definitely not me)

[RunningTall]

10k in this wonderful part of the world sounds great to me. Looking forward to being a part of it.

[Safari]

Defitnely be there as an alternative to the Bruny Island Ultra this year, great there is a good range of distance to choose from...

[brettsrun]

Spent Fathers Day up running and driving 46km of the course, it is going to be different but very enjoyable
The bush is lush, the rivers and water falls are just glorious.
The course will add some challenges with some climbs where you will enjoy some walking breaks, but the spectacular views will dull the already numb legs :-)
The 1/2 Marathoners, 10km and 4km are exempt from some of the bigger climbs, but still get some nice rolling trails to play on :-)

Hope to have Web and Registration open in a couple of days
C U there in November

[HazelnutStumpMuscle]

brettsrun, on 06 September 2011 - 07:34 PM, said:

Spent Fathers Day up running and driving 46km of the course, it is going to be different but very enjoyable
The bush is lush, the rivers and water falls are just glorious.
The course will add some challenges with some climbs where you will enjoy some walking breaks, but the spectacular views will dull the already numb legs :-)
The 1/2 Marathoners, 10km and 4km are exempt from some of the bigger climbs, but still get some nice rolling trails to play on :-)

Hope to have Web and Registration open in a couple of days
C U there in November

Will you let us know when the website is up and running?

[brettsrun]

RACV MARYSVILLE MARATHON FESTIVAL 2011



            NEW WEBSITE

           ENTRIES  OPEN

[maryclaire]

I'm in for the 1/2 - soooo very tempted to go for one of the longer distances but can't be too greedy.

[DandyRunner]

brettsrun, on 23 September 2011 - 06:56 PM, said:

RACV MARYSVILLE MARATHON FESTIVAL 2011



            NEW WEBSITE

           ENTRIES  OPEN

Signed up for the 50km version. I certainly do hope that te weather is going to be much cooler has a couple of years ago, where I was boiled to the bone at the end of the 1/2 marathon. But the area is fantastic and just can't resist spending a bit longer on the course. And the offer to jump in the pool at the finish is just too good.

Excellent website Brett, just wonder were you find all that time, but keep it up. Will go for a little run out in Marysville tomorrow, to check how te bush has recovered so far. See you all in marysville!!  

Erwin

Edited by DandyRunner, 24 September 2011 - 03:28 PM.

[DEECEE]

Hi Guys,

New here.
Have been running for about a year now and am thinking about doing the half Marysville marathon as my first marathon.  Is this a wise idea?  I would imagine it will be a lot steeper than something like the run melbourne etc.
Peoples thoughts would be appreciated.

[DandyRunner]

DEECEE, on 24 September 2011 - 04:01 PM, said:

Hi Guys,

New here.
Have been running for about a year now and am thinking about doing the half Marysville marathon as my first marathon.  Is this a wise idea?  I would imagine it will be a lot steeper than something like the run melbourne etc.
Peoples thoughts would be appreciated.

Hi DeeCee,

Assuming you have built up the distance in your training, there is no reason not to try the Marysville 1/2 marathon. In fact, you might enjoy it a bit more, as the scenery is so much better, and the trails a bit more exciting than the flats of Melbourne's half. You don't have to be too worried about those hills, the are good for you. Unless of course you want to run a smashing PB...

See you at Marysville!

[DEECEE]

DandyRunner, on 24 September 2011 - 04:18 PM, said:

Hi DeeCee,

Assuming you have built up the distance in your training, there is no reason not to try the Marysville 1/2 marathon. In fact, you might enjoy it a bit more, as the scenery is so much better, and the trails a bit more exciting than the flats of Melbourne's half. You don't have to be too worried about those hills, the are good for you. Unless of course you want to run a smashing PB...

See you at Marysville!

HiCool runner,
Thanks for the reply.
My name is David by the way.
I haven't run that far before but have been running a couple of times a week for the last few months and getting fit at the gym etc.  I am planning to ramp this up and start running 3 times a week and increase the distance on each week.   I have 60 something days so i think I should be good by start day.
As this will be my 1/2 marathon as long as I finish it I will be happy with the time and it will be a PB
DC

[Davealcock]

What better way to complete my first 50kms, than in Marysville.  Hopefully this event helps the community in some small way.

Can anyone give tips on accommodation, as there isn't much out there?

Cheers

Dave

Edited by Davealcock, 28 September 2011 - 01:13 PM.

[Narred]

Davealcock, on 28 September 2011 - 01:11 PM, said:

What better way to complete my first 50kms, than in Marysville.  Hopefully this event helps the community in some small way.

Can anyone give tips on accommodation, as there isn't much out there?

Cheers

Dave

heres a starting point

http://www.tripadvis...ria-Hotels.html

[Timbo76]

Brett,

Any chance of some elevations profiles in the coming weeks?

[DianeE]

What a shame this is on the same weekend as the Razorback run.  My choice will be to go up Mt Feathertop but would have loved to be at Marysville.

Have fun kids!

D.

[DandyRunner]

Timbo76, on 29 September 2011 - 12:52 PM, said:

Any chance of some elevations profiles in the coming weeks?

Hi Tim,

I went for a run in Marysville last weekend, to have a look at the trail. By coincidence I bumped into Brett and I think DocLach (they were both incognito dressed in cycling outfits   ??). They were busy mapping the trails so I think there will be   some amazing maps up soon.

I did run the loop around Lady Talbot Drive and Sunset Road, in the opposite direction as planned for the Marathon and the Ultra. I have never set foot on the Sunset Road before, and I promise you, it is a nice little climb. Once on the top you get some great views from the area and deep into to valley below. Here are some photo's and an elevation chart from this run. Marysville Loop   and the Half Marathon from 2010   .

Cheers Erwin.

Edited by DandyRunner, 02 October 2011 - 09:37 PM.

[Kaiser]

As a city kid who doesn't really get out of Melbourne much...hmm Marysville sounds amazing.

[McCaskey]

Hi Guys,

I was going to run my first marathon tomorrow (Melbourne Marathon) but have a bad case of tonsillitis - devastated to say the least!

So I am now considering the Marysville Marathon - but my PT ran it last year and said it was challenging.

With the change in course this year is it harder, easier or the same as last year?

Do you think it will be ok for a first marathon?

Any running tracks around the Eastern suburbs I can practice on that are similar terrain as Marysville?

Apologies lots of questions - I'm obviously a bit anxious especially not knowing the area.

Any feed back really appreciated.

[brettsrun]

Hi All,
Good Luck to those who are running Melbourne Marathon (NOW) winner will be heading for home as I type
Hope your recovery goes well and Marysville is on your list as  your next hit out.

Some profiles will be posted on the Website soon - please note the course may have a slight variation as final track approvals are confirmed, but for the most part what you see on the website is where you will run.

The Ultra Marathon is very challenging for those familiar with Maroondah Dam / Mt Macedon Trail runs there are some similarities
The Marathon is challenging and has far more climbing then a typical city Marathon, however you do get to run down everything you go up your quads will enjoy!!
The half Marathon has some small hills and gradual ascents and descents
The 10Km heads to Steavenson Falls and is an incline to the falls then a rolling river trail and dirt road section on return
The 4km is a 2km gentle climb to the turn around then rolling river trail back to the oval

My thoughts re first time marathoners, it is a magic place to achieve your first marathon, but know it is tough, enjoy the scenery, walk the ascents, take a little time to reflect on where you are and why your there.
Dont expect it to be a fast time, no one will achieve a PB here, unless of course it is your first Marathon.
I am a sub 4hr Marathon runner, My time over the course will be considerably longer?

Edited by brettsrun, 09 October 2011 - 09:55 AM.

[ashima]

McCaskey, on 08 October 2011 - 07:34 PM, said:

Hi Guys,

I was going to run my first marathon tomorrow (Melbourne Marathon) but have a bad case of tonsillitis - devastated to say the least!

So I am now considering the Marysville Marathon - but my PT ran it last year and said it was challenging.

With the change in course this year is it harder, easier or the same as last year?

Do you think it will be ok for a first marathon?

Any running tracks around the Eastern suburbs I can practice on that are similar terrain as Marysville?

Apologies lots of questions - I'm obviously a bit anxious especially not knowing the area.

Any feed back really appreciated.

Hi McCaskey, sorry to hear about ur tonsilitis and i know u r disappointed but please dont b put off. Too many runners get scared off by what they perceive to b a tough or challenging course. Dont b. Running ur first marathon is ur own personal journey. If u worry too much about other peoples experiences or wonder if ur doing the right training, dont!!! Its all up to u. I ran the Wagga trail marathon and i was alone 95% of the time. It is very personal, just u and ur environment. Keep training. Good advice on this site much better than runners world mag! Might c u @ Marysville:)

[teamegan]

Completed the Half marathon in Melbourne yesterday in a new PB of 1 hour 38 minutes, very happy. Now what better way to have a crack at beating that time than the Marysville Half marathon even though the course is much tougher, I now have the fitness and can train on from that. Looking forward to running through the scenic course of Marysville and supporting the locals. Does anyone know of any accommodation left for the Saturday night?

Jamie

[DEECEE]

Well did good (for me) yesterday in the 10k. Just signed up for the half at marysville.  I am fair shitting myself but will crawl over the line in the dark if I have to!