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[kezza13]

Thought I should start this thread.

I have entered again this year for my 5th Melbourne Marathon half. I had to downgrade from the full last year due to my pesky feet. They are still annoying me and half's don't give me too much trouble and I haven't been able to get them fixed yet, no-one seems to be able to help.

Anyway, if things look better in a month or so, may attempt to upgrade if I can - but doubt that is going to happen.

Looking forward to it again.

[SirPlod]

You beat me to it, I was going to start a thread, but didn’t want to jinx myself again because every time I decide to do a half something gets in the way (injury, bronchitis, etc)

So anyway, I’ve bitten the bullet and entered! This will be my first so I’m (excuse my French) kakking myself.

I’m not bothered with times, just hoping to cross the line somewhere under 2:30ish but my mindset still varies daily on whether I’ll be ready or not and whether I'll be able to withstand the increase in mileage in my build up. One day I think I am, the next I don’t think I’m going to make it.

I guess there’s only one way to find out. 10 weeks to go!

Edited by SirPlod, 30 July 2010 - 12:53 PM.

[ican]

Can you guys let me know your numbers as you register.  I've registered for the full (yeah I know Kezza )...very tentatively but didn't want to miss out (numbers for the full are up to 3800 already).  Wanted to know if the half will do the same in case I need to downgrade.  Limit is 9000?

[lauraruns]

Hello all. I've entered the half - it'll be my first too    so yes, my thoughts are wildly too-ing and fro-ing between yes I can and oh, hell, what have I done!!

My number is 9187 (I entered last weekend though).

I might be a  tad on the crazy side - I only started running in February this year. So far, I've done 4 fun runs of 5k, 5k, 8k, 10k. I'm also considering doing the Grampians Springtime Classic of 15k but I know just how nasty those 2 hills are, yikes!

I have at time goal in mind but I think for my fist, it's all about not walking and just plain old finishing.    

Kezza13 - any tips you can offer a newbie?

[runningaway]

I have entered the half also- this will be my second Melb Half- though my first on this course.  Haven't run a half since March last year so feeling a bit like a newbie again!

[chivas]

I've just entered as well - #11450.

This will also be my first half so I'm just hoping I make it  

[GregG]

Hi all

Number 11466 reporting for duty!

This will be my third MHM. 1:47, then 1:50. Let's hope the time goes in the other direction this time. Each of them have been a fun time on a great course.

Looking forward to it.

Greg

[ashacat]

Also another nervous first timer - 3rd C2S next wk but the jump up to the half seems huge.

There again, I'm not getting any younger so why not have a go.

Thanks for the heads up about a good atmosphere, that is THE best thing about the C2S.

[Chrome23]

I registered earlier in the week - Race # 10687

I will have been off the couch for over 6 months by the time this one rolls around (and off the smokes for twenty four weeks) so looking forward to sliding under 2 hrs following my maiden 1/2 Marathon @ Run Melbourne in 2:05:29.

Good luck all

[zandrsmum]

I plan on doing this one. Had ideas earlier in the year of doing the full but, like kezza, pesky feet put an end to that. Then a recent calf tear cemented that decision.  Back running today for the first time in 7 weeks which was wonderful, rain, head cold and all!  Will enter in a few weeks to make sure I have the calf right, hope it doesn't fill up before then.  

Great to see SirPlod stepping up. You will be fine Ed just stick to your own race plan and you will have no worries at all.

All the best to everyone running their first. It is a lovely course & great atmosphere. Keep training slowly and sensibly dont panic about the distance. So long as you keep running consistently, gradually increasing your distance you will make it to the finish line. See you there, K

[stacytoby]

zandrsmum, on Aug 1 2010, 08:05 AM, said:

I plan on doing this one. Had ideas earlier in the year of doing the full but, like kezza, pesky feet put an end to that. Then a recent calf tear cemented that decision.  Back running today for the first time in 7 weeks which was wonderful, rain, head cold and all!  Will enter in a few weeks to make sure I have the calf right, hope it doesn't fill up before then.  

Great to see SirPlod stepping up. You will be fine Ed just stick to your own race plan and you will have no worries at all.

All the best to everyone running their first. It is a lovely course & great atmosphere. Keep training slowly and sensibly dont panic about the distance. So long as you keep running consistently, gradually increasing your distance you will make it to the finish line. See you there, K

I am seriously thinking of doing the Melbourne Half - I have my first Half Marathon in Adelaide in 14 days (eep!) and am wondering that if I see how I go in that and wait to enter the Melb marathon.... I might miss out on entering! Do we know what the limit is for entrants?

So what is the course like? I have looked at the map but being a south aussie I would love to hear a Vic's perspective on it. It looks like a great event to be a part of

[jasegroom]

stacytoby, on Aug 1 2010, 11:51 AM, said:

So what is the course like? I have looked at the map but being a south aussie I would love to hear a Vic's perspective on it. It looks like a great event to be a part of

Personally I really like this course. It is very flat, so a good one for having a crack at a PB, and it has some nice scenic sections, as well as taking in some Melbourne landmarks. It starts down near Rod Laver arena, and the very first section is uphill, but it's not too steep and only lasts for a couple of hundred meters, so all it really does is serve quite effectively to stop you from taking off too fast, and gets your quads nicely warmed up. It then heads along Flinders St for a while, turning left into St Kilda Rd, passing Flinders St Station, Federation Square and St Paul's Cathedral as you go. Then it's across the Yarra River and south down St Kilda Road, skirting around the edge of the Botanical Gardens, and passing the Shrine of Remembrance. The section afer that is actually a bit dull, as you grind your way down to Albert Park Lake. Once here it's a lap of the lake, which is very pretty, plus you're actually running on the Grand Prix circuit, so you can amuse yourself by pretending you're a formula one race car - this helps liven up those dull middle kilometers.

After the lap of the lake, the marathoners head down to the foreshore for some extra kms down at St Kilda and Port Melbourne, but the half-marathoners head back the way they came, up St Kilda Road. On the way back, though, there is a little diversion, taking you down and under St Kilda Road through one of the road tunnels - going down into this and coming back out represents pretty much the only non-flat section of the course, and it's pretty mild. Once back on St Kilda Road you head back over the Yarra and turn right into Flinders St, where you keep going past the Rod Laver turning, and head down Wellington Parade South, through Jolimont / East Melbourne (where you can see how the other half live), and down to the MCG. This section is slightly downhill, compensating you for the little uphill section at the very beginning. You finish the race by coming up into the MCG, where you run a lap to finish in front of the member's stand. Remember to look up at the big screen and give yourself a wave as you do!

Edited by jasegroom, 01 August 2010 - 02:36 PM.

[kezza13]

ican, on Jul 30 2010, 09:57 PM, said:

Can you guys let me know your numbers as you register. I've registered for the full (yeah I know Kezza )...very tentatively but didn't want to miss out (numbers for the full are up to 3800 already). Wanted to know if the half will do the same in case I need to downgrade. Limit is 9000?

Ican - My number is 10467 so not sure how this goes.  As far as I remember, I think you would be able to downgrade even if the half is full as I think I asked the question last year. You could probably check now and they will let you know. The half and 10km get full first.  (By the way, I had a very successful 18km on Saturday, usually my feet start giving me issues by 15km!!!! - can't win.)

Congrats lauraruns for entering your first, it will be very memorable for you.  My advice is not to have a goal time in mind, just a goal for finishing.  The atmostphere is fantastic - so many people and it is better to take it easy and enjoy it.  It doesn't matter if you have to walk for short bursts (maybe through the latter drink stations) as this will ensure that you do not burn yourself out and make it difficult to complete.  You don't have a lot of klms in those legs, so take it easy and enjoy.

Many of the CR's meet up at the Tranport afterwards, so pop in and say hello if you can.  Good luck.

[stacytoby]

I bit the bullet and entered - no. 12082 Excited and very nervous!

[kbryant]

bib no 11666 - hoping to break 1:45

[RaoulDuke]

I entered a while ago, number 7424.

This will be my first half. Started running on 26 March this year, having never ran more than 5km in my life.

I started with a 5km run that day that took me 34 mins and was aiming for the 10km Run Melbourne event. As training progressed and my pace started falling to around 6min/km, I decided to have a crack at the 21.1km.

Training has been going really well so far. I did Run Melbourne in 46.12 (very happy) and am hoping to break 1:45 for the half marathon. Training three times a week - running to or from work Tues/Thur (~8km, incorporating speed work) and long run on the weekend. Did 13km yesterday in 1:04, for just under 5min/km so have my work cut out to sustain that pace to reach my 1:45 goal. Thinking about maybe adding in a fourth run (maybe do the long run on Saturday and a gentle run on Sunday).

Can't wait to finish with a lap of the MCG!

[lauraruns]

How are fellow first-timers going with training?

My long runs are up to 17k now but the trick for me is the recovery process. Long runs kill my appetite so I hardly eat and then the next day feel like a bit of a zombie.    I'm working on it though. I'm fighting general fatigue right now, I think I need to incorporate a second rest day in my week and maybe back off the gym a little - still go but just take it a bit easy-ish. I'm currently running 30-35km a week.

jasegroom - thanks for the description of the course. It sounds like fun and I like that it's mostly flat. Living in the mountains, all I train on are hills! They can get a little tedious at times. Rounding a corner at 16k only to find another hill on the home stretch is quite daunting!

[SirPlod]

Thanks for the encouragement, K!  

Not bad over here – last week I thought the dream was over because I developed shin pains which according to the Doc are shin splints – turns out it might be my new Brooks. I’ve changed back to my trusted Asics and the pains have gone – so I guess I just bought myself an expensive pair of Brooks gardening shoes…   so anyway, I'm back on track!

Did a 10km this weekend with a PB, so it can’t be all bad.

Recently got myself a Garmin 405cx, and it’s changed my life. It’s allowing me to pace myself much better, and helps the geek in me analyze my runs.

9 weeks to go!  Good luck with your training folks…

[hezza]

SirPlod, on Aug 12 2010, 10:46 AM, said:

Thanks for the encouragement, K!  

Not bad over here – last week I thought the dream was over because I developed shin pains which according to the Doc are shin splints – turns out it might be my new Brooks. I’ve changed back to my trusted Asics and the pains have gone – so I guess I just bought myself an expensive pair of Brooks gardening shoes…   so anyway, I'm back on track!

Did a 10km this weekend with a PB, so it can’t be all bad.

Recently got myself a Garmin 405cx, and it’s changed my life. It’s allowing me to pace myself much better, and helps the geek in me analyze my runs.

9 weeks to go!  Good luck with your training folks…

Ed

Good news you haven't decided to downsize to the 10K (you'll have to leave that to me to win it now eh?!!!!! - fat chance!)

Keep up with the trusty old Kayanos

[SirPlod]

hezza, on Aug 12 2010, 11:02 AM, said:

Ed

Good news you haven't decided to downsize to the 10K (you'll have to leave that to me to win it now eh?!!!!! - fat chance!)

Keep up with the trusty old Kayanos

Hey Hez… Yep, sorry, I’ll have to leave you to smoke the 10km competition alone…

Yep, I re-jigged my plan yesterday, and provided I don’t have any huge setbacks in the next 9 weeks, I should be ok – it just leaves me much less (or none at all) margin for setbacks.

As much as I didn’t want to buy Asics anymore… I can’t argue with the fact that the Kayanos are the best for me.

[stacytoby]

I have my first half marathon this weekend, the Adelaide Marathon, so it will be interesting to see what time I get and how the course will compare to the Melb one. I have already done two marathon lengths in the last two weekends, with two days recovery each time So far so good!

Lauraruns - I never have much of an appetite after a long run either!

[Acey]

Good luck and happy training to everyone. I have entered this one, my 2nd half after a very enjoyable debut in the Run Melbourne half in July. I started running consistently this year and hope to use these races as stepping stones to a full marathon next year. I am interested in hearing from anyone who is also planning to run their 1st marathon soon. How long have you been running and what kind of training are you doing?

[jasegroom]

Acey, on Aug 14 2010, 02:42 PM, said:

I am interested in hearing from anyone who is also planning to run their 1st marathon soon. How long have you been running and what kind of training are you doing?

Hi Acey,

I'd recommend this thread - there's a wealth of information on this subject over there.

[Grey beard]

SirPlod, on Jul 29 2010, 10:48 PM, said:

...didn’t want to jinx myself again because every time I decide to do a half something gets in the way (injury, bronchitis, etc)...

The last half I did was the Marysville in November 2009 (a pw but that's another story). So I decided it's about time I did another. Entered about 4 weeks ago, then next day came down with a nasty cough/bronchitis - so now I have 8 weeks to train up after doing nothing at all for 3 weeks.

Target is now 2 hrs, maybe 1:50 if some kind of miracle happens. Guess it was never going to be a pb anyway. My number is 8599.

Beardless

[zandrsmum]

I am feeling a lot more confident about this one now. Have been running for 2 weeks after calf tear and am up to 10k - albeit a very slow 10k!! Will get around to entering this week and fingers crossed the feet and the calf agree with the decision. Have had to downgrade to 10k at Sandy, no way I will be up to 21k next week. This does give me a nice bit of inspiration for Melbourne though as I will have something to prove to myself. Hope everyone else is training well. K

[flick]

I am down for Sandy Point and Melbourne Half.

Had previously been considering Melbourne full but reality kept nagging me about the weather and what I am like in the heat, so maybe Williamstown or Gold Coast next year.....

However not feeling like a half next weekend at all - massive dose of the winter lethargy hit this week after CITY2SURF.

Like Grey Beard haven't done a half since Marysville which was also a PW.

Not sure where my training is at, have been doing what I do which is intervals and tempos and long runs but not sure if I really have enough ks in the legs!!!

Karyn glad your calf is healing.

[SirPlod]

zandrsmum, on Aug 15 2010, 10:11 AM, said:

I am feeling a lot more confident about this one now. Have been running for 2 weeks after calf tear and am up to 10k - albeit a very slow 10k!! Will get around to entering this week and fingers crossed the feet and the calf agree with the decision. Have had to downgrade to 10k at Sandy, no way I will be up to 21k next week. This does give me a nice bit of inspiration for Melbourne though as I will have something to prove to myself. Hope everyone else is training well. K

Good stuff K, good to hear you're getting more confident about it.

Did my longest run ever (EVER!) today - so far 10km has been the limit that I just haven't seemed to get past, but ran 11km today. Went very well, despite a headwind and pouring rain. The shin pains are still under control, so I'm felling pretty happy about it all. 12.5km next week.

Good luck all, keep it up...

[lauraruns]

SirPlod - I got a Garmin 405cx recently too and it has totally changed my approach to running. Seeing my km splits and matching it to the terrain has helped me plan my runs. I find it also helps my psychological approach to running. Running is new for me, less than a year.

My run this morning was tough. No energy in the legs. I need to eat more on Fridays and Saturdays    That really shouldn't be a hardship, hehe.

[SirPlod]

lauraruns, on Aug 15 2010, 08:41 PM, said:

I need to eat more on Fridays and Saturdays

I wish I had that problem...  

Admittedly, I didn’t read the instruction manual on the Garmin (how manly!), so I’ve been swearing at it a few times this week, but since I finally managed to turn the virtual partner off and just concentrate on pace/distance/time, it’s been great.

Very surprising to see how pace differs on different surfaces and depending on the conditions!

[lauraruns]

SirPlod, on Aug 16 2010, 09:09 AM, said:

Admittedly, I didn’t read the instruction manual on the Garmin (how manly!),

Neither did I    My first long run with the Garmin didn't map - I was devastated! (Apparently I didn't give it long enough to find the satellite)

I'm still eating fairly low cals - working my way to maintenance calories (I used to be 64kg heavier). So I think I still have the low-cal mindset which I don't think is very conducive to long distance running. Making myself eat more is harder than I think.

[Hoski]

lauraruns, on Aug 16 2010, 10:35 AM, said:

Neither did I    My first long run with the Garmin didn't map - I was devastated! (Apparently I didn't give it long enough to find the satellite)

I'm still eating fairly low cals - working my way to maintenance calories (I used to be 64kg heavier). So I think I still have the low-cal mindset which I don't think is very conducive to long distance running. Making myself eat more is harder than I think.

So you've lost 64kg, Laura? That is simply fantastic.


And I'm in for the half too! My first one. Never run further than the R4K distance.

[lauraruns]

Hoski, on Aug 16 2010, 01:31 PM, said:

So you've lost 64kg, Laura? That is simply fantastic.


And I'm in for the half too! My first one. Never run further than the R4K distance.

Yep, and thanks

Good luck with the half. I'm really quite looking forward to it.

[Hoski]

Yep, I'm officially in. Bib 12128. That will probably relate to my placing.  
And I can't wait too!

[lauraruns]

Okay, can someone tell me when these long runs begin to feel normal? 18.5km today and at the 16km mark, I wanted to curl up in a ball cry.

Weak, I know.

Meh, I'm just having a whinge. I'm fit, healthy and not injured. And it was sunny and kinda warm on my run.

There are 6 weeks left, so only 4 really long runs to go. I ate like an ogre yesterday to fuel today's run. Nothing outrageous, just more than usual. I felt the difference for sure.

Hope everyone else is enjoying their training!

[SirPlod]

Good going Laura, you’re way ahead of me if you’re already doing 18.5km runs! You’ll wax the half!

I did my longest run of 12.5km yesterday. I’m cutting it pretty fine by only increasing to 19km two weeks before race day, but that’s the best I can do given the 10% rule and my starting point.

Felt pretty ok for 12.5km, and no real soreness today – I’m not sure what I’m going to feel like at 18km though… let alone 21km. I have to keep reminding myself that all I want to do is cross the line, not in any time… just cross the line…  

Also ran my fastest 5km on Friday – wasn’t trying to though – I went for a run with a work colleague who’s faster than I am and I just sort of held on…

Good luck!

[zandrsmum]

SirPlod, on Aug 23 2010, 12:52 PM, said:

Good going Laura, you’re way ahead of me if you’re already doing 18.5km runs! You’ll wax the half!

I did my longest run of 12.5km yesterday. I’m cutting it pretty fine by only increasing to 19km two weeks before race day, but that’s the best I can do given the 10% rule and my starting point.

Felt pretty ok for 12.5km, and no real soreness today – I’m not sure what I’m going to feel like at 18km though… let alone 21km. I have to keep reminding myself that all I want to do is cross the line, not in any time… just cross the line…  

Also ran my fastest 5km on Friday – wasn’t trying to though – I went for a run with a work colleague who’s faster than I am and I just sort of held on…

Good luck!

Ed, you are going further than me. I am only up to 10k at the moment! It's all relative. Up to 19k will be fine. No need to do anymore. Keep it up. K

[zandrsmum]

lauraruns, on Aug 22 2010, 10:45 PM, said:

Okay, can someone tell me when these long runs begin to feel normal? 18.5km today and at the 16km mark, I wanted to curl up in a ball cry.

Weak, I know.

Meh, I'm just having a whinge. I'm fit, healthy and not injured. And it was sunny and kinda warm on my run.

There are 6 weeks left, so only 4 really long runs to go. I ate like an ogre yesterday to fuel today's run. Nothing outrageous, just more than usual. I felt the difference for sure.

Hope everyone else is enjoying their training!

They will start to put less on your body but is it 'normal' to run 18km? We are far from normal. Just stay consistant, that is the key and soon they wont make you want to cry and just reading back a bit if you have lost 64kg fairly recently your body will be making all sorts of adjustments. That you can run that far is such an amazing achievement. Just keep going Laura, it will get easier just cant tell you when. K

[SirPlod]

zandrsmum, on Aug 23 2010, 01:03 PM, said:

Ed, you are going further than me. I am only up to 10k at the moment! It's all relative. Up to 19k will be fine. No need to do anymore. Keep it up. K

Yeah, but you run like a greyhound... I run a bit more like a ...um.... Brahman Bull...  

How are you feeling so far K? Going strong?

[Ingi]

Hey,
I just entered the Melb Half as my first half marathon. I've been running 10k runs for a little while but thought it was time to step it up.  I printed out the course map and have it on my wall at home.  Looking forward to the challenge!  Any tips for first time halfers!  
Cheers,

Ingi

[Digger]

I've done one or 2 half's, and I'm not convinced that you need to train beyond 16km, unless you have some self doubt about yourself.

On raceday, rule 2.1 is important.

Rule 2.1 basically says:

Double the distance, and your predicted time should be 2.1 times what ever your time for the half distance would have been

So, when you toe the MH start line, ask yourself:

"How fast would I race 10km in today?"

If(for instance), you think you could race 10km in 50mins, then, your predicted time for 20km should be about 1hr 45mins, so you try to average 5min 15sec/km from the start.(A 60min 10km runner should try to average 6mins 18secs/km, and a 45min 10ker should do about 4min 40secs/km).

The excitement of the race should carry you through the last 1.1km

[zandrsmum]

SirPlod, on Aug 23 2010, 01:42 PM, said:

Yeah, but you run like a greyhound... I run a bit more like a ...um.... Brahman Bull...  

How are you feeling so far K? Going strong?

Mmmm a greyhound carrying 7 weeks of extra non running weight!  Going OK, strong would be nice but getting better each run until I got this damn chest infection. Can not take a trick with regards to health at the moment. The kids are bringing home EVERYTHING grrrr... Hope to get up to around the 12k by the weekend but will take it day by day. Bring on the Robitussin isn't that how we met?? Take care, we'll have to organise another Lysterfield run soon. K

[lauraruns]

Digger, on Aug 23 2010, 03:41 PM, said:

I've done one or 2 half's, and I'm not convinced that you need to train beyond 16km, unless you have some self doubt about yourself.


The excitement of the race should carry you through the last 1.1km

Self doubt?    Oh yeah, you could say that. I'm green when it comes to running.

I'm hoping for the adrenalin and excitement to push me over the line. I'm less concerned about a time than I am about finishing in one piece instead of a blubbering mess! If I do cry, it'll be because I made it, not because of pain!

Thanks for all the feedback. Much appreciated.

[Digger]

lauraruns, on Aug 23 2010, 04:10 AM, said:

I am about finishing in one piece instead of a blubbering mess! If I do cry, it'll be because I made it, not because of pain!

That was the whole point of my post.

-To make sure you don't spend all of your penny's in the 1st 10km, because if you do, and you haven't run this far before, you will discover a new hell.

-To make sure  that when you get to The G,you have got there in one piece, in a time that will do justice to your fitness and preparation(or lack of it)

-To let you know, that not all of us who have BTDT, actually train over the 'race distance', infact a lot of us rarely run as far as our prefered race distance between races, and I for one, when ever I have stepped up a distance, have never run the distance prior to the race.

[kbryant]

Ingi, on Aug 23 2010, 01:23 PM, said:

Hey,
I just entered the Melb Half as my first half marathon. I've been running 10k runs for a little while but thought it was time to step it up.  I printed out the course map and have it on my wall at home.  Looking forward to the challenge!  Any tips for first time halfers!  
Cheers,

Ingi

1) The heat gets to you. So try to make sure pick up the pace the last few kms or preferably 2nd half of your training runs (long, tempo or recovery, etc).

2) Soak in the atmosphere - high five the crowds. It helps.

3) Remember to look out of photographers in the first few kms and smile. Reason? I would rather have them take a decent pic in those 1st few kms than the last few kms.

[SirPlod]

zandrsmum, on Aug 23 2010, 04:29 PM, said:

Bring on the Robitussin isn't that how we met?? Take care, we'll have to organise another Lysterfield run soon. K

Heh heh, it was indeed - since then I've never used anything else for coughs!

Yep, will definitely organise another Lysterfield hit out...

[SirPlod]

Digger, on Aug 23 2010, 03:41 PM, said:

I've done one or 2 half's, and I'm not convinced that you need to train beyond 16km, unless you have some self doubt about yourself.

On raceday, rule 2.1 is important.

Rule 2.1 basically says:

Double the distance, and your predicted time should be 2.1 times what ever your time for the half distance would have been

So, when you toe the MH start line, ask yourself:

"How fast would I race 10km in today?"

If(for instance), you think you could race 10km in 50mins, then, your predicted time for 20km should be about 1hr 45mins, so you try to average 5min 15sec/km from the start.(A 60min 10km runner should try to average 6mins 18secs/km, and a 45min 10ker should do about 4min 40secs/km).

The excitement of the race should carry you through the last 1.1km

Thanks Digger, using your rule that does get me to about where I was hoping to finish - probably even a bit faster. I'll be interested to see how I go once I get into the 15km to 19km territory in training and on the day... it's all unknown territory to me.

[Digger]

SirPlod, on Aug 23 2010, 05:49 PM, said:

I'll be interested to see how I go once I get into the 15km to 19km territory in training and on the day... it's all unknown territory to me.

You can tell us all about that in 'The Transport', after 2PM in the afternoon after the race.

[SirPlod]

Digger, on Aug 24 2010, 09:33 AM, said:

You can tell us all about that in 'The Transport', after 2PM in the afternoon after the race.

Well, I'm sure there will be a need for re-hydration after the run, so it would be rude not to.  

[windyhill]

SirPlod, on Aug 24 2010, 10:02 AM, said:

Well, I'm sure there will be a need for re-hydration after the run, so it would be rude not to.  

Ummm...sounds good. I'm entered into the half. After not being able to compete in the Run Melbourne Half because of illness, I am determined to do this one. It will still be my first half marathon. My family and I are off to Port Douglas at the end of the week (for stepsons wedding). I will try and get as much running in up there, to get used to running in the warmth. I live in the far south coast NSW so its still a bit chilly here.  If I could just lay off the red I probably wouldn't have to cart so much around the track.

[stacytoby]

Digger, on Aug 24 2010, 09:03 AM, said:

You can tell us all about that in 'The Transport', after 2PM in the afternoon after the race.

I'm looking forward to catching up with all of the Cool Running crew at Transport afterwards, we need to make sure we're all wearing some CR gear!

My training is on speedwork at the moment..... then my final leg of training will be long runs in Fiji as I am on a holiday there up until the 8th of October - should make for some interesting training!!!