187 replies to this topic

[Kgold]

Just signed up for the 1/2. Looking forward to it. Only my second 1/2 ever, after the Gold Coast this year. Talking the hubby into making a weekend of it - he'd be on a golf course though, not running - that's just for crazy people like me!

[charltok]

sammo72, on 29 September 2011 - 04:46 PM, said:

Looks like a good CR  turn-out to this half.

How about we catch up for lunch after the run on Sunday at one of the local pubs. Would be nice to finally put faces to names and also a good
way to celebrate 'barefoots' recent 100th australian marathon in sydney.

After my 2 recent disastrous half's, I am hoping that my new training program gets me back under the magical 2 hour mark. Although I did run 2 hours and 2 seconds here last year.

The Entrance Hotel (or more affectionately known as 'The bottom pub') is a great place to grab lunch after the event. That's where the volunteer crew heads for a few well deserved beverages once it's all done!

Kgold, on 05 October 2011 - 10:05 AM, said:

Just signed up for the 1/2. Looking forward to it. Only my second 1/2 ever, after the Gold Coast this year. Talking the hubby into making a weekend of it - he'd be on a golf course though, not running - that's just for crazy people like me!

There's plenty of golf courses around!!! The closest would be Shelly Beach Golf Club http://www.tlgc.com.au/, or Magenta Shores at North Entrance http://www.magentago.../directions.php

If you're looking to make a weekend of it, it would be wise to check out accommodation as soon as you can. Some people had difficulty getting bookings closer to the date last year!

Good luck
Kristy

[charltok]

Oh - and by the way..... only 52 days until the event!!!

Time to get the training ramped up if you haven't already

[Kgold]

charltok, on 06 October 2011 - 03:05 PM, said:

The Entrance Hotel (or more affectionately known as 'The bottom pub') is a great place to grab lunch after the event. That's where the volunteer crew heads for a few well deserved beverages once it's all done!



There's plenty of golf courses around!!! The closest would be Shelly Beach Golf Club http://www.tlgc.com.au/, or Magenta Shores at North Entrance http://www.magentago.../directions.php

If you're looking to make a weekend of it, it would be wise to check out accommodation as soon as you can. Some people had difficulty getting bookings closer to the date last year!

Good luck
Kristy

Thanks Kristy.
Looking at accommodation now.

[charltok]

Hi guys!

Want to contribute to running shoe research? Check out this link to participate in some research being undertaken at Newcastle University:

http://centralcoasth...g-shoe-research

Thanks
Kristy

[Davo]

charltok, on 06 October 2011 - 03:05 PM, said:

That's where the volunteer crew heads for a few well deserved beverages once it's all done!

By "volunteer crew" do I understand that means the local hash-house harriers?
On on
Davo (aka "Grub" in hash circles)

[Isthisnametaken]

Kgold, on 05 October 2011 - 10:05 AM, said:

Just signed up for the 1/2. Looking forward to it. Only my second 1/2 ever, after the Gold Coast this year. Talking the hubby into making a weekend of it - he'd be on a golf course though, not running - that's just for crazy people like me!

Gat hubby to register on this site: http://www.ezlinks.com/directory.asp as they often have one of the best courses on the coast where you can get a cheap round with a buggy - Kooindah Waters . It is free to register.

Edited by Isthisnametaken, 07 October 2011 - 02:01 PM.

[Matt80]

Im in for the 1/2 Marathon this year. First time at Central Coast and will be looking at breaking the elusive 1:30 again.

[Braebrooke]

Isthisnametaken, on 07 October 2011 - 01:59 PM, said:

Gat hubby to register on this site: http://www.ezlinks.com/directory.asp as they often have one of the best courses on the coast where you can get a cheap round with a buggy - Kooindah Waters . It is free to register.

Hope my hubby doesn't read this info..I've entered him, but he may find something better to do! He he

[Kgold]

Isthisnametaken, on 07 October 2011 - 01:59 PM, said:

Gat hubby to register on this site: http://www.ezlinks.com/directory.asp as they often have one of the best courses on the coast where you can get a cheap round with a buggy - Kooindah Waters . It is free to register.

Thanks so much for the link. Kooindah Waters is apparently on his short list to play... thanks again.

[charltok]

Davo, on 07 October 2011 - 08:25 AM, said:

By "volunteer crew" do I understand that means the local hash-house harriers?
On on
Davo (aka "Grub" in hash circles)

That's the one! I'm not a hashy, but the race director and everyone else is!!!

[SlakPak]

Matt80, on 07 October 2011 - 04:09 PM, said:

Im in for the 1/2 Marathon this year. First time at Central Coast and will be looking at breaking the elusive 1:30 again.

Also looking to break the magic 90 min barrier - have a 1:30:12 and a 1:30:38 under my belt this year and am ramping up the training.  Maybe we could pace each other.  Anyone else interested in a sub 90 bus?

[Dickie]

This is my first central coast half,  Would like to go sub 1:35:00  ( current PB 1:37:07) is this too much to take off from one race to the next?

Doing it with a friend who has never done this distance, should I do the honourable thing and pace him or should i go for a PB?

[aussy]

Dickie, on 14 October 2011 - 08:21 AM, said:

This is my first central coast half,  Would like to go sub 1:35:00  ( current PB 1:37:07) is this too much to take off from one race to the next?

Doing it with a friend who has never done this distance, should I do the honourable thing and pace him or should i go for a PB?

go the PB! your friend will do a PB.. you can do your own, and have a beer after to tell the stories

and ramp it right up and go for the 90 mins i say!

[Tongey]

I'm in!
Looking forward to a fast, flat 1/2. Low temperatures would be good too.

[charltok]

Tongey, on 18 October 2011 - 02:32 PM, said:

I'm in!
Looking forward to a fast, flat 1/2. Low temperatures would be good too.

Fast you bring - Flat we can arrange - Low temps..... don't like our chances, but here's hoping!!!

[Rainlover]

Accommodation situation very tight unless you can make it a 2 day minimum or pay the big bucks for one night. Have done and enjoyed this event over the years and got in early with accommodation. Should've booked sooner, so I may have to give it a miss this year.

Edited by Rainlover, 18 October 2011 - 09:48 PM.

[charltok]

Hey guys,

We have a link up to the event t-shirts now. If you'd like to purchase one, just go to:

http://centralcoasthalfmarathon.com/ and click on 'Buy the shirt'. Shirts can only be pre-purchased online, and will be available for pick up at the event.

Alternatively, you'll have an option to purchase a shirt when you register for the event if you haven't done so already.

Thanks!

Kristy

[SlakPak]

Finally got around to entering, have also booked some campsites at Norah Head for a few nights so should be a good weekend

[Braebrooke]

Rainlover, on 18 October 2011 - 09:47 PM, said:

Accommodation situation very tight unless you can make it a 2 day minimum or pay the big bucks for one night. Have done and enjoyed this event over the years and got in early with accommodation. Should've booked sooner, so I may have to give it a miss this year.

Or try caravan parks- cabins quite good...or tents if you want to rough it! We got into one recently so there could still be options about.

[Android]

ok, I told myself that the Auckland marathon would be my last big hit out for the year but I've heard some good things about this race and need to have one more crack at a sub 80 minute half before the year is out (All I need to find is 6 lousy seconds !).

I'm in !!

[lvesey]

Davo, on 26 September 2011 - 02:29 PM, said:

Speaking about transport.......is there anyone living in the Budgewoi area with whom I could get a lift?
Willing to help with petrol.
Davo.

I am heading down from lake maq if you still need a lift?

[TCMB]

TheyCallMeBruce, on 25 September 2011 - 01:24 PM, said:

I'm in.

...and now I'm out.

Will be a DNS for me. Had knee problem for 3 weeks now, not getting better. Brought about by running too much, too fast, too soon. Last good run was race pace over this course, was really looking forward to this one.

Will take the kids down and cheer those who are running instead. Good luck all!

Edited by TheyCallMeBruce, 11 November 2011 - 09:15 PM.

[plu]

Hi all,

I have a wedding in Sydney the night before - not sure if I will make it up.

Lets see - maybe.

cheers Plu

[Hoary]

YEKRUT, on 15 September 2011 - 11:52 AM, said:

This was my first half last year - you've chosen a great one as a starter - good luck. I hope to be doing it again this year if I recover from my fractured wrist in time & can get enough training miles in.
A further suggestion, if your planning to refil a small bottle, is there are toilet blocks (if my memorys right) at about 16km & 18km on the way back. You'll pass them on the way out. The only real hill to speak of is not long after the 18km toilet block so if you can get to 16km using the water you start with you can refil there, rehydrate & refil again at 18km. That should get you back.
Hope to be there with you on the day.
Cheers

Graham

I didn't get to do that training run as I had a little glute injury 4 weeks ago I I wasnt going to run however its come good & I logged 20 kms around Lake Macquarie half course last week so I'm having a crack. This is my first half & my strategy is to run at 6 min kms which I can do easily & see whats in the tank at the 14/15km mark.... I'm really looking forward to it as 14 months ago I weighed 91kg & couldn't run to mailbox & now I'm 66kg & feeling like a mallee bull !!!

[ninjette]

Hoary, on 15 November 2011 - 01:26 PM, said:

I didn't get to do that training run as I had a little glute injury 4 weeks ago I I wasnt going to run however its come good & I logged 20 kms around Lake Macquarie half course last week so I'm having a crack. This is my first half & my strategy is to run at 6 min kms which I can do easily & see whats in the tank at the 14/15km mark.... I'm really looking forward to it as 14 months ago I weighed 91kg & couldn't run to mailbox & now I'm 66kg & feeling like a mallee bull !!!

That is such an impressive change, Hoary!! Good luck with your first half!

I'm looking forward to seeing a number of CRs there, less than a fortnight from now. This will be my first race in around 6 months after several months off with injury, so it will be a test. I've managed 4 x 20km+ training runs in the last month, so I am fairly confident of getting through to the end OK, but time will be an issue. I'm still running at +7min/kms, and would definitely like to lower that on the day. I haven't come last in a race yet, and don't want to start now ....  

Will be running with my son and possibly also a friend (both of whom will finish about 40 mins ahead of me), so looking forward to this.

[Chon]

Hi all,
I've not done nearly enough long runs for this one, but am going to do it anyway and give it my best! This will be my first cc half and only second ever half. Just wanted to confirm- there are no drink stations or anything like that along the way? Do most people carry their own water?
Cheers,
Chon

[Hoary]

ninjette, on 15 November 2011 - 01:58 PM, said:

That is such an impressive change, Hoary!! Good luck with your first half!

I'm looking forward to seeing a number of CRs there, less than a fortnight from now. This will be my first race in around 6 months after several months off with injury, so it will be a test. I've managed 4 x 20km+ training runs in the last month, so I am fairly confident of getting through to the end OK, but time will be an issue. I'm still running at +7min/kms, and would definitely like to lower that on the day. I haven't come last in a race yet, and don't want to start now ....  

Will be running with my son and possibly also a friend (both of whom will finish about 40 mins ahead of me), so looking forward to this.

Thanks Ninjette.....& good luck to you on the day...

tell me, how do you spot other CR runners?? Is there a special glare or handshake I don't know about ??? lol
Do the CR runners gather at a special pub or place after this race???

[ninjette]

Hi Chon,

There have definitely been drinks stations along the way the past couple of years, so I imagine they will be there again this year. Plus at the end last year there was plenty of fresh fruit, and I think a free sausage sizzle (about the last thing I feel like after a half...!). I can't remember what the interval spacing of the drinks stations was, so I'll leave that for the organizers to comment on. But there was water plus electrolyte drinks, as I recall. And jelly snakes one year, though I don't remember them last year.

Just checked the website: this was under FAQS: 'There will be three (3) water stations for the Fun Runners and six (6) water stations for the Half Marathon Runners.'

Hoary: you can recognize CRs when they wear a CR singlet and/or hat (blue and yellow). And if you wear one, they will recognize you and call out encouragement to you. Plus over the past year or two I've met some CRs at various events and I know a couple who are planning on doing this half, so I'm looking forward to seeing them again.

[Rob28D]

Signing up for the 1/2 tomorrow! It will be my first as well as my girlfriends and my brothers, considered staying up there the night before but hotels are charging $260+ for a single night! :/ it will be an early drive up from Western Sydney haha, don't really know anyone from CR but hoping to find some people

[craigus]

I've signed up for the Half, and it will be HM number 10 for me so that deserves some kind of celebration.  I'm also making the early morning drive up from Sydney.

Last year I hardly did any long runs before this event and paid for it in the final few km's.  I vowed never to do that again, so this year...... I've followed exactly the same preparation and have hardly done any long runs   .  I couldn't miss this event though - a very scenic run along the lake, nice and flat and a great community atmosphere.    

Hoary, on 15 November 2011 - 02:30 PM, said:

tell me, how do you spot other CR runners??

As Ninjette said, just look for the blue & yellow CR hats - you can't miss them (see photo left).  Try and get one before the run - you always get lots of encouragement from fellow CR's.

[Chon]

Thanks so much for the verification , ninjette I should have checked the website, I think I made that assumption that there would be no water tables as someone else was talking about using taps along the way. 6 drink stations is fantastic, as is fruit at the end.
Starting to look forward to this now. I'm lucky enough to have family in the area to stay with the night before so won't need to head out as early as others coming from Sydney.
Chon

[Hoary]

ninjette, on 15 November 2011 - 02:50 PM, said:

Hi Chon,

There have definitely been drinks stations along the way the past couple of years, so I imagine they will be there again this year. Plus at the end last year there was plenty of fresh fruit, and I think a free sausage sizzle (about the last thing I feel like after a half...!). I can't remember what the interval spacing of the drinks stations was, so I'll leave that for the organizers to comment on. But there was water plus electrolyte drinks, as I recall. And jelly snakes one year, though I don't remember them last year.

Just checked the website: this was under FAQS: 'There will be three (3) water stations for the Fun Runners and six (6) water stations for the Half Marathon Runners.'

Hoary: you can recognize CRs when they wear a CR singlet and/or hat (blue and yellow). And if you wear one, they will recognize you and call out encouragement to you. Plus over the past year or two I've met some CRs at various events and I know a couple who are planning on doing this half, so I'm looking forward to seeing them again.

Thanks Ninjette.... I know now....

[THE KEG]

I'm in for the 10k. Weather is too hot at the moment for me and have been dtruggling in the warm races.I haven't run here in 2 years-when it was only 9k.Looking for improvement on recent races..Hope there is lots of stragglers.

[Isthisnametaken]

Chon, the comments were made in reference to running the route for a training hit out. There are drink stops along the way. I am looking forward to this one....

I won't have on a CR item but I will be wearing my Coast Runner flouro singlet and my green Optus cap if anyone wants to boot me up the arse as they come through....

Hang around at the end as they have some good prizes to give away. Last year I won a pair of shoes and in less than 2 weeks they will be in their first HM...

John

[Whippet gal]

plu, on 11 November 2011 - 11:17 PM, said:

Hi all,

I have a wedding in Sydney the night before - not sure if I will make it up.

Lets see - maybe.

cheers Plu

You know you'll be there Plu!

[Chon]

Isthisnametaken, on 16 November 2011 - 02:03 PM, said:

Chon, the comments were made in reference to running the route for a training hit out. There are drink stops along the way. I am looking forward to this one....

Ah I see- my error! Thanks for clarification

I won't have on a CR item but I will be wearing my Coast Runner flouro singlet and my green Optus cap if anyone
wants to boot me up the arse as they come through....




Hang around at the end as they have some good prizes to give away. Last year I won a pair of shoes and in less than 2 weeks they will be in their first HM...

John

[charltok]

Hi all

Thanks to those who have jumped in and answered the water station questions! I'm currently in Thailand and have left the thread a bit neglected! But yet - we put a fair bit of work into the FAQ's on the website so hopefully they cover most things!

Looking forward to the big day - not long to go now

Kristy x

[sook54]

Booo! physio and coach have told me I can't race even a measly 10k after a recent injury. Entries are transferable, so if anyone hasn't yet signed up for the half and would like to run let me know either by PM or leaving a note on the thread. I also have 2 nights booked in the Waldorf apartments just near the race start.

Hope everyone else's preparation is going great guns!

[ninjette]

sook54, on 17 November 2011 - 06:30 AM, said:

Booo! physio and coach have told me I can't race even a measly 10k after a recent injury. Entries are transferable, so if anyone hasn't yet signed up for the half and would like to run let me know either by PM or leaving a note on the thread. I also have 2 nights booked in the Waldorf apartments just near the race start.

Hope everyone else's preparation is going great guns!

Hi Sook,

So sorry to hear you won't be there! Was looking forward to catching up again.

All the best for the recovery....

J.

[Hoary]

charltok, on 17 November 2011 - 01:26 AM, said:

Hi all

Thanks to those who have jumped in and answered the water station questions! I'm currently in Thailand and have left the thread a bit neglected! But yet - we put a fair bit of work into the FAQ's on the website so hopefully they cover most things!

Looking forward to the big day - not long to go now

Kristy x

Kristy. ( or someone)

According to map my run & other maps the half starts pretty much under the bridge & finishes there as well ..out & back......is that correct ???
The reason I ask is that on the website is says' starts under the bridge & finishes memorial park'.... so Im assuming its close to the same place ??

[grimsey]

Hoary, your correct in that the race starts under the bridge but the finish is in the park roughly about 500m up from the bridge.

[Hoary]

grimsey, on 17 November 2011 - 03:25 PM, said:

Hoary, your correct in that the race starts under the bridge but the finish is in the park roughly about 500m up from the bridge.

thanks Grimsey...I knew that was right but just needed to check

[Isthisnametaken]

Although I did do the event last year...I would like to ask about k markers. Is there on every k or can someone tell me what distance that they are at?

On track and cant wait. Wish it was this weekend....

[Jimboy]

THE KEG, on 16 November 2011 - 08:19 AM, said:

I'm in for the 10k. Weather is too hot at the moment for me and have been dtruggling in the warm races.I haven't run here in 2 years-when it was only 9k.Looking for improvement on recent races..Hope there is lots of stragglers.

Hi Keg, it was good to see you at Homebush,and I guess that you have recovered from your fall in the RUN4FUN 10K.
Don't worry,there will be plenty of us stragglers there to accompany you.

[SlakPak]

craigus, on 15 November 2011 - 06:02 PM, said:

I've signed up for the Half, and it will be HM number 10 for me so that deserves some kind of celebration.  I'm also making the early morning drive up from Sydney.

This one will also mark my 10th HM (and second at CC)!  Hoping to celebrate with a PB, sub 90min.  

I think i've done the training for it, but i've never been so anxious about a half since my first one - I think its because I really want this sub 90min time.  Hopefully the heat/humidity won't be too sapping.

Good luck all

[MackTheKnife]

All signed up for my first 10k ever, so PB for sure.

HM goes past my house but not ready for that sort of distance yet as will only be finishing my c25k on Wednesday morning.  Be sure to cheer on the young looking grey haired dude with the pot belly who finishes the 10k between 60 & 70 mins.  Will try to keep enough in the tank for a glory dash at the end.

[Tazo]

I will be dropping from the HM to the 10k, have not done enough training due to illness. Hoping for a better run than my run4fun

[slowlybutsurely]

I signed up for this half marathon back in August after completing my first ever half marathon at the Lake Macquarie event. Due to illness and hectic times, training hasnt been as strong as I would have liked but getting excited now to give it a go and do my best. Not long now!! Hopefully the rain stays away but the cooler weather stays!

Christine - thanks for all your input so far! I havent come across a part on the website where can purchase the shirts (and as I registered a while ago, it wasnt an option then). Will there still be decent sizes of shirts available on the day?

See you all there!

[charltok]

Hi guys,

Back from Thailand now - sorry for the lack of attention here!

@isthisname taken - I'll check about the km markers and get back to you asap.

@slowlybutsurely - Yep - shirts will be available for purchase on the day. We did have an option to pre-purchase the shirt (must have gone up after you registered), but we're had to close the pre-purchase off so we could get final number for printing. We're printing some extras so people can also purchase on the day.

Hope this helps!

Any other last minute questions?

Kristy x