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[alisonjc]

It's less than 7 weeks until we lay it on the line at the Gold Coast. Could someone direct me to instructions for setting up a wiki page so people can add themselves to the list with goal times etc?
I will also organise the pre-and post-race gatherings (at the Surf Club, unless there is some info that it's gone horribly downhill) unless someone else has already done so.
Looking forward to seeing everyone

[TassiePenguin]

hi Alison, count me in for both.  Not sure how to do the wiki page.  Also, hope to not stuff up your training, but I am only 5 weeks away

[alisonjc]

TassiePenguin, on 30 May 2011 - 01:20 AM, said:

hi Alison, count me in for both.  Not sure how to do the wiki page.  Also, hope to not stuff up your training, but I am only 5 weeks away

LOL I can read a calendar, I just can't type. See you there!

[Ayla2010]

I'll be there for the half

[alisonjc]

Here is the link to the "roll call" page.
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2011

Add yourself to the list by clicking on the "edit" tab. If you type a star at the start of the line it will stay in list format.
Please also indicate whether you are coming to either of the social gatherings so I can book them.
See you in Queensland

[Ayla2010]

Where will the prerace dinner be? Child friendly? We have a 1 year old and a nearly 4 year old

[Ayla2010]

We would come to both if kids are welcome

[alisonjc]

The last few years the gatherings have been at the surf club. It's reasonably child-friendly - no playground but it's next to the beach and a park and not at all formal. They have kids' food too. My daughter (7) will be there and there are usually other kids too. The pre-race gathering usually starts at about 6pm and isn't late finishing.

[Ayla2010]

Awesome well count us in we will arrive on the GC sometime in the afternoon and need to pick up race pack and check in to hotel, but then then we will find our way there

[alisonjc]

*bump*
GCM Roll Call and social events page is here
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2011
Click the 'edit' tab to add your name, goal time and whether you are coming to the CR gatherings

[Ayla2010]

Will also be at the post race gathering, can't seem to edit page on my phone though.

[TassiePenguin]

I can't edit either, telling me I don't have an account in this name   Planning to go to both gatherings though, just me.

[alisonjc]

TassiePenguin, on 31 May 2011 - 06:31 AM, said:

I can't edit either, telling me I don't have an account in this name   Planning to go to both gatherings though, just me.

No worries Ayla 2010 and TassiePenguin I will add you to the list

[Ayla2010]

Thank you

[alisonjc]

*bump*
Have you added your name to the "who's who at the Gold Coast" - races, goal times and social events?

http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2011
If you can't get in to edit put your details in a post and I'll put you on the list

Edited by alisonjc, 01 June 2011 - 04:49 PM.

[stacytoby]

hey guys,
I'll catch you all at the post race thing, my hubby is coming with me and its his first time in the Gold Coast, so I promised him a nice pasta meal out on the town on saturday night

[Isthisnametaken]

Which surf club in particular????

[Bellthorpe]

The wiki software is different to the forum software. There used to be a 'bridge' between the two, so that all registered forum members were also able to log in to the wiki. However, the wiki software has not moved forward, and no longer supports the recent versions of forum software. It's frozen in time. Thus, new forum members do not have a logon ID.  Old forum members who've changed their password will not be able to login, but can use the password change function.

If you want a wiki login, send CR an email, with your user name and desired password. This should be different to your forum password, and CR does not know your present forum password, has no way of finding it out, and does not want to know.

[alisonjc]

Isthisnametaken, on 02 June 2011 - 10:16 AM, said:

Which surf club in particular????

Southport SLSC, Macarthur Pde Main Beach. It's about 1.5 (ish)km from the start-finish area.

If people can't get on to the wiki page (and/or can't be bothered working out how to get on) feel free to leave a post with race/time/participation in social event/s and I will add you to the list
See you in four and a bit weeks

[Ayla2010]

Anyone near mermaid beach wanting to meet and make their way to the start with me? Am staying at turtle beach resort. My family isgoing to meet me at the finish

[Bushpig]

That wiki page thingo is beyond me.

Put me down for a 4:15 marathon and a probable post run function attendance.

Did Williamstown marathon on Sunday - good confidence booster.  On the downhill taper slide now.

[UnfitnessFanatic]

Can you put me down for the 10k and a time of 39:xx.  Wont be able to attend the function.  Thanks.

[SillyFatWanker]

Half for 1:55 and most likely post race brew

[Isthisnametaken]

I am doing the HM and hoping to sneak under the 100 min mark. Hopefully I will pop in for a beer as we are staying at Blue Waters resort and depending if the wife can walk (her first HM) we should be there. Have never met any cool runners officially before.

I will be in the white tuxedo with the red carnation. If still no one approaches me, I will break out into a Mark Holden number......

Oh, what time will the drinks kick off?

Edited by Isthisnametaken, 03 June 2011 - 10:05 AM.

[alisonjc]

Isthisnametaken, on 03 June 2011 - 10:03 AM, said:

I am doing the HM and hoping to sneak under the 100 min mark. Hopefully I will pop in for a beer as we are staying at Blue Waters resort and depending if the wife can walk (her first HM) we should be there. Have never met any cool runners officially before.

I will be in the white tuxedo with the red carnation. If still no one approaches me, I will break out into a Mark Holden number......

Oh, what time will the drinks kick off?

OMG I am so looking forward to the Mark Holden number!!!
I'll book the post-race table from 12.30pm unless people want it earlier. I'll book it under Coolrunning b/c I wont be there until at least 3pm unless I do a monster PB  

[Stonewalled]

Isthisnametaken, on 03 June 2011 - 10:03 AM, said:

I will break out into a Mark Holden number......

Touchdown!!

I'm logged in for the marathon - hopefully a sub 4hr - we will see.

But, unfortunately I will probably miss this year's post event as I have family around that afternoon.

See you out there.

Stonewalled

[Bellthorpe]

Isthisnametaken, on 03 June 2011 - 10:03 AM, said:

I will be in the white tuxedo with the red carnation.

Sigh. I hate it when we're all dressed the same ...

[Ayla2010]

ill be wearing my SMC singlet for the race, and my resolution run cap.
what is happening afterwards?

[Robert Song]

I've entered the Half. Hoping for around 1:34 time.

No need to book anything for the pre or post race functions for me.

[alisonjc]

Ayla2010, on 03 June 2011 - 11:17 AM, said:

ill be wearing my SMC singlet for the race, and my resolution run cap.
what is happening afterwards?

a bunch of tired happy CRs congregate at the Surf Club and tell lies about how awesome/terrible their races were. A bit of rehydrating happens too  

[Ayla2010]

Awesome!

[Bellthorpe]

Of course you need to be wearing a CoolRunning cap to gain admittance to the venue ...

[alisonjc]

*BUMP*
Are you running at the Gold Coast and want to catch up with other CRs at the pre-race dinner (6pm Southport SLSC) or post-race re-hydration session (from 12.30, same place)? Either put your name down on the wiki page

http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2011

or leave a post with your race, time and social event and I'll add it.
See you in 4 weeks

[DonBob]

Hi Alisonjc Marathon for me hopefully sub 3:10 but sorry no functions family commitments. Cheers Don

[MountainGoat]

Going for my first marathon.

Target time is anything under 3:30. Got my coolrunning name on the race bib

[alisonjc]

DonBob and MountainGoat I have added you to the page.
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2011
So far we have 7 CRs doing the full, 8 for the half, a handful for the pre-race dinner and about a dozen for afterward. Keep those names coming

[Eagle]

Running the marathon as usual. Maybe I might slip in under 3.45. So lets say 3.45. Unfortunately no socail events as I am staying out of town with some friends.

Edited by Eagle, 06 June 2011 - 10:42 AM.

[laotze]

I am entered in the marathon.  I will be be coming in with less distance preparation that ever before for a marahton so it could get really ugly towards the end.

Last GCM my time was 3.32 if I recall correctly.  But this time, if the body holds up I could be trailing Eagle in around the 3.45.  Alternatively it could be closer to four, or five hours!

The 'list' exceeds my technological capabilities but happy if some-one else can add me.

[Arfadent]

Hi All,

If someone can put me down for a sub 3:45 that that would be good, in fact if I can actaully run a sub 3:45 then it will be even better.

I reckon the wife and I are about 50:50 for the post race hydration session. Whilst there will be no doubt about the need for a beer or 5 afterwards, the ability to drag my sorry ass to the SLSC might be up for question. I'll do my best as it would be nice to meet some CoolRunners in person instead of online for once.

Arfa

[BigAl5000]

I'm in for the full. 4:00-4:30 based on my current training programme (the couch to tv). Happy to have the Big Al Plate on too.

I will see our plans for the feed on the saturday.

[alisonjc]

All done

[alisonjc]

*BUMP*
Please either add your name to the events/goal times wiki page or leave your details in a post.
If you could also let me know if you want to meet some real live CRs at the pre-race dinner or the post-race re-hydration session that would be great

[greenpointgeckos]

Not long now.
Will be running with 3:30 pacers.
Good
luck with everyones preparations.
GG

[Kathymac]

Sorry Allison, couldn't manage to edit the wikipage.

I'm in for the full and hoping for 3:45ish but not really sure how I'll go as I have lost a lot of speed since heading over to the dark side.

Can you also put me down for the pre-race dinner?
Sorry I won't be able to join everyone for post race drinks as I have an appointment with a plane...

[Peterhorse]

Hi alisonjc

can't do the wiki think sorry so pls put me down for the following:
- marathon, aim just to finish this year
- post match de-brief and rehydration, but might not make the 12:30 kick off (could be still hobbling home?)

thanks

PH

[Butters]

Hi alisonjc

My first halfy attempt and I'll be aiming for 2.45. I'll be stoked if I can get under that!

No re-hydration for me thanks as I have family on the Coast to return to.

Regards
Butters

[alisonjc]

no worries consider it done see you there

[mgi11a]

Im in for the marathon, in no condition to chase a PB so i'm going to try and get my bro to a sub 4, so put me down for a 3:59:xx.

I'll be functioning with family on Sat night and post race with m Bayside Running buddies, will be at the surf club so i'll be sure sure to say hello to the CR tables.

mgilla

[Bellthorpe]

Do you mean that there will be a Bayside Runners section as well? Hmmm, tough call. Where's your wiki list?

[Kaiser]

Bellthorpe, on 03 June 2011 - 10:34 PM, said:

Of course you need to be wearing a CoolRunning cap to gain admittance to the venue ...

I'd best get a cap! Stock available?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums and it'll be my first time in GC. Anything I should take note of?? Planning to do the marathon and going for sub 4. I've love meet other coolrunners, alisonjc put me down for the pre and post gatherings eh

Cheers
Kai