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[Soy Latte]

Hi all,

I can't believe I didn't see this thread earlier.

I am interested in being apart of this one.  

What are people doing in terms of going back, from melbourne after the run.  

Will people  be catching the train back? I will be driving from Lilydale, so will be leaving the car at frankston station.

sounds like it is going to be alot of fun

cheers

Terrie

[wombatoutofhell]

Terrie we'll most likely have a couple of cars available to drive back-Maryclaire has her bus and Mrs Wombat will have my car.  Training back is an option for if we get too many people but that doesn't seem likely at this stage.  Cars are there to pick up people who are having troubles as well-I'm not sure I can go the distace on my limitted training but if I have to pull out early it wont be a problem.
It all seems to be coming together nicely!

[Timbo76]

I'm tentatively thinking of joining in with you guys. Still not sure I have Sunday free but I will try my best to rearrange the calender to suit. My intention would be to start at Frankston and run till I can,I dunno how far that will be. I have only run 37km since Canberra, and have 2 sore achilles, but I would love to be part of the run. Not sure exactly where you are starting, where is one mile bridge?

[ShufflingLea]

Oops!  Think it's time I let people know I'm in for this one, instead of just watching it progress!  I'm due for 14-15km's that day.  I'll just have to figure out some of the logistics.

Looking forward to another training run with you guys, it's been a while!

[M12]

Nice. Timbo, one mile bridge is at the city end of Frankston, heading up toward Seaford and the city.

[pb]

Team

I am still in for this one. Plan to run 20km or so with you all somewhere in the middle, maybe from Mordi at about the 14-15km mark.

Timbo - Mile bridge is where the Nepean Hwy crosses over to run beside the beach; the old start line being where Overton St would cross if you ran a straight line through (check out Google and you'll see what I mean)

http://maps.google.c...u...mp;t=h&z=17

Cheers, PB

[maryclaire]

This is gaining some good momentum!  I was thinking that we would normally be doing a Long Wobble on Sunday anyway, so this fits in well with anyone who wants to join in along the middle section from Black Rock.  In fact, as I will be in the car at that point, i can run (oops - drive) ahead and take any muffin orders from the usual cafe.  

Staypuff - I hadn't thought of wearing 70's/80's gear - will have to see what I can find (husband's closet is usually a sure thing, as i sometimes think he is stuck in those decades).

[M12]

Being born in 1990, I missed the 80's completely. But yeh, I'm sure I can blast a bit of Cold Chisel from the car......

[Shinboner]

Hi guys.

I'm keen to join you on this one. I will meet up with you all at Mordi....and hopefully get through the 28 odd kms to the city. Haven't done much since Canberra but should be OK.

Cheers.

[Maggot]

M12, on May 30 2009, 11:59 AM, said:

Being born in 1990, I missed the 80's completely...

M12 ~ everything you may have heard about the '80s: the bad fashion, the big hair, the laughable special-effects... it's all true

[Timbo76]

Maggot, on Jun 1 2009, 08:29 PM, said:

M12 ~ everything you may have heard about the '80s: the bad fashion, the big hair, the laughable special-effects... it's all true

Awesome link, I grew up with Avon as my Hero. Ahh the eighties........

[walker1st]

I am DNS this time sorry guys,
sorry for posting here my loud thinking about option, connections and transport
- it looked like I am definite,
but
due some feet structure issues and discussions with my fitness angel,
I am NOT doing long flat, but lots of hills instead, so it is to 1000 steps for a long weekend.

I wish everybody pleasant and safe run.

[M12]

Thats cool W1, thousand steps is a nice place to run.

I wish my laptop would let me watch youtube without having to download add-ons. I'll check that vid out on another computer.

I'm just thinking, I might support you guys with water and stuff by bike. I guess if Mrs Wombat is driving, I could kinda link between the car and you guys with extra support every say 5km with drinks better than water, snakes etc. I guess if its a cold morning, you can wear extra layers and I can ride them back up to the car.

I should be studying.... but this is more interesting.............

[maryclaire]

M12, on May 27 2009, 08:47 PM, said:

Maryclaire, if you want to run the first section to Mentone, I'll run the second half - just throw the keys over.

Hang on - if you take your bike it leaves me with original plan of parking at Mentone; this leaves no one to ferry runners to frolm station to start line.  Alternatively I could drive from Frankston - Mentone and then join the run.  This then leaves us in the city without a large car to assist with anyone who needs to get back to Frankston (of course there's always our reliable and timely public transport system).

As my brain is MIA, perhaps someone should just tell me where to be/when/with or without car.

[Maggot]

M12, on Jun 2 2009, 02:04 PM, said:

I wish my laptop would let me watch youtube without having to download add-ons. I'll check that vid out on another computer...

A certain irony here M12: a hip young thing like yourself struggling with technology trying to view something posted by a 40-something
Ahhh, my work here is done

[M12]

Yeh. I am pretty useless with computer, I know how to use facebook, email and cool running.... the rest i have no idea.....

I could still ferry runners between the station and the start line.....hmmmm. maybe just stick to my original plan.....

[maryclaire]

weather report is pretty nasty: "heavy rain" and fairly cold.  I will be sure to load the car with towels and maybe a thermos of something hot.

[M12]

looks like fun.....

Bring as many layers as you want, they can always be dropped off into the car along the way. Need a change of gear? Drop of extra gear into the car. Should work smoothly....

[pb]

Hi All

Unless it is pi$$ing down rain on Sunday morning I plan to join at Mordi. Can I just check an estimated time. Frankston start around 9.15am (allowing for train to be late and a walk/jog down to the start line at Mile Bridge)?

Mordi is around 14km or so, planned pace is 4.15 (around 6min/km) so there by about 10.40am?

Sound about right?

Cheers, PB

[M12]

About 10.40 yeh. Probably have a drink stop/break/whatever at the kiosk about 100m after the turnoff on Beach Road. (I'm sure you know where I mean)

[M12]

Just curious.... the weather looks like it'll be shit and a BBQ in rain is as stupid as selling ice to eskimos.... so, just curious as to nearby cafes.....

WOOH has suggested a couple....

The cafe near the Shrine
The other one in the Botanic Gardens....
Transport
Clocks
Something along Southbank.....

So whats everyone like....?

[Timbo76]

Unfortunately I will be a no show due to my Achilles not recovering how I hoped. Hope everyone enjoys the run.

[maryclaire]

I am happy to go wherever that is warm, dry and serves a good coffee.

[Soy Latte]

hmmmm,

the blue train in southbank is good.

[wombatoutofhell]

staypuff, on Jun 5 2009, 03:05 PM, said:

im easy

So we've heard

[M12]

I've decided to run at the Mountain Running Championship instead.
I know I've kinda organised a bit of this, but I hope it doesn't disrupt many plans. I'll be at Frankston in the morning to help transport runners to the start line and I'll try get back to the city to help with lifts back.

Maryclaire let me know and I could drive you from Mentone to the start.  

Hopefully I don't f**k up too many things....

[luckyguy]

M12, on Jun 5 2009, 11:17 PM, said:

I've decided to run at the Mountain Running Championship instead.
I know I've kinda organised a bit of this, but I hope it doesn't disrupt many plans. I'll be at Frankston in the morning to help transport runners to the start line and I'll try get back to the city to help with lifts back.

Maryclaire let me know and I could drive you from Mentone to the start.  

Hopefully I don't f**k up too many things....

Actually M12, you did organise a lot of this and pulling out at the last minute for another run (in my strong opinion) is very poor form.

However, everyone else, my wife will be dropping me off at Frankston and will be able to assist in transportation to 'mile bridge'. So with with Mrs Wooh's car this should be enough. Maryclaire, your generous offer of transport may not be needed and perhaps we can meet you at around the 1/2 way mark.

Rain or shine, I'll be there at 9 am

Cheers everyone, Michael.

[ShufflingLea]

Sorry guys, I'm out too.

Somehow I didn't register that this is the long weekend until leaving work last night (!? must be enjoying work too much), and I have a longstanding tradition of participating in the Rutherglen Winery Walkabout (in moderation of course   ).

So after some last minute juggling, I did my long run today and am now headed for the country.

Hope everyone has a great run and the weather isn't too unkind!

[Shinboner]

I'm disappointed to say I'm out too.
I've come down with the flu and won't be doing any running for a while...

Hope everyone who does run enjoys it.

[maryclaire]

I am thinking that I will meet you guys at Sandy station as there is adequate support at the start and along the way thanks to Mrs WOOH and Mrs luckyguy at the start.  However, I am still happy to come to Frankston with my people mover and drive the route as additional support until Sandy station, from which point I will run the final 16-odd km.  Can someone let me know if I am needed before Sandringham station?

By my reading, final numbers and pick-ups along the way are as follows:

Frankston start 9am meet at station:
luckyguy
staypuff
WOOH
mlifty

Aspendale 10:25 am
SlimDJ

Mordialloc kiosk 10:40 am
pb

Bay Rd. Sandringham 11:50 am
maryclaire

This is based on 6:00 pace.  If this is not correct, please let me know so I can re-adjust my arrival at the meeting point!

Edited by maryclaire, 06 June 2009 - 02:07 PM.

[wombatoutofhell]

We might be a little slower I think -Stella are you right with 6 min km's?  Any pace is fine by me as long as it's not too quick.
I think we'll be fine for the early part MC-there's only 4 of us by your count so Mrs Wombat should be fine.  We have water, bananas, lollies and gels on board so should be fine.  
See you all at 9:00-or later depending on where you join us.
Happy Birthday by the way Maryclaire.

[Soy Latte]

see you all tomorrow

cheers

terrie

[wombatoutofhell]

you right to get there Stella?

[wombatoutofhell]

you hadn't actually said you needed a lift-I thought you planned to walk there as a warm up!
see you then.

[DontStop]

I'll be doing a 30k out and back along beach road tomorrow morning, so I'm sure I'll see you guys. If you're wearing some CR gear, I'll yell out and maybe join you for a bit if it works.

have fun!

[pb]

To my new running friends

Thanks so much for the chance to run with you all from Mordialloc down to Brighton this morning. What a wonderful morning among like-minded folks. I hope you all made it safely to the finish. I know I started to get a bit light headed about 15-mins after I left you.

As Mary Claire would say, I entered the "no-talking" zone!

See you again soon.

Cheers, Paul  :-)

[maryclaire]

I agree, PB, it was a wonderful "morning" (afternoon by the time I joined the group).

I think I ran the least distance of everyone, so therefore am least qualified to comment.  But I want to state that I am in awe of the 42.8k runners It has completely broadened by previous limiting belief that such a run cannot be simply pulled out of the hat on the day, especially as a training run.  I hope you guys recover well and there is no price to be paid for the "long" run you did today.

I ran for 17.5km and as it was at a very easy pace (average 5:45/km), am feeling good this evening.  I enjoyed the company the whole way and the lunch afterwards (esp the coffee).

A few thoughts for next time (!):
we need to somehow get photos as the runners finish;
this should definitely be done again, IMO;
and finally, I really like the idea that this is a GROUP run - no one gets left behind (despite splitting into 2 groups at the end, I think we succeeded in making it a group effort).

Finally, a HUGE thank you to Mrs Wombat who supported the entire distance, and then drove us back to our start points.  This could not have been done without such support.  Both Mrs W and WOOH were extremely generous in stocking the support vehicle with food and drink.

[M12]

Nice to see you guys had a good hitout. I'm sorry about not being there. I was going to try get there for the end, but decided to stay around to collect my trophy.

[M12]

staypuff, on Jun 7 2009, 07:45 PM, said:

M12 its ok we have decided your fate.......

should i be scared?

[M12]

Whenever I work next I'll pick a heap for free..........

[KevinCassidy]

M12, on Jun 7 2009, 10:36 AM, said:

Whenever I work next I'll pick a heap for free..........

  
And who still has their finishers' T shirt from the original 1978 event?

"I finished the Big M Melbourne Marathon, sponsored by "Woodleigh Homes", who promptly went out of business six months later!!!

And wasn't it great to cross the line and be handed a container of chocolate milk?  Most runners spat it straight back out!!