122 replies to this topic

[koogie]

I'm in for my first half marathon!  Very excited/freaked out.

Bib 1606 F30-34

I'm doing the hal higdon 15k program to get me to C2S, then dovetailing that into his novice half marathon program.

[philk]

i'm in  - would usually opt for the fitroy falls trail mara, but am looking for a road qualifying time (2 oceans 09) .

will enter this once soccer season is over & i know that i am (reasonably) injury-free.

in the meantime i need to find a program for a lazy-bastard runner, who runs on memory & likes to think that there may be a reasonable run left in there somewhere....(less beer, more training).

have just written down all the lead up events & long training runs - looks like Wil-Bil or even Mudgee mara would be a good final hit-out, although 10k looks daunting at the moment ...... lots of work ahead.

[Ewoksta]

philk, on Jul 9 2008, 12:00 PM, said:

i'm in  - would usually opt for the fitroy falls trail mara, but am looking for a road qualifying time (2 oceans 09) .

will enter this once soccer season is over & i know that i am (reasonably) injury-free.

in the meantime i need to find a program for a lazy-bastard runner, who runs on memory & likes to think that there may be a reasonable run left in there somewhere....(less beer, more training).

have just written down all the lead up events & long training runs - looks like Wil-Bil or even Mudgee mara would be a good final hit-out, although 10k looks daunting at the moment ...... lots of work ahead.

Philk,

Willy to Billy sounds like fun. I am looking to do it as my last long run before sydney.

Hope to see you there.

Cheers
Andrew

[BEFORE40]

Anyone know where i can get some good weight training advice / schedules to use on my "cross training" days outlined in the Pat Carroll training program? tried swimming but its not for me and there are only 2 "cross training" days per week to fit in a weights routine, bored of doing the routine chest /back /biceps /shoulder /triceps and never know if i should be doing pyramid sets, express sets, 5 and 5 sets... etc etc etc ...thanks for the advice :-)

Edited by BEFORE40, 10 July 2008 - 10:25 AM.

[Brick]

UpAndAtom, on May 23 2008, 10:29 AM, said:

There'll be pacers for:

Sub 3.00hr
Sub 3.15hr
Sub 3.30hr
Sub 3.45hr
Sub 4.00hr

Also there's a course description and elevation map here: http://www.sydneymar....asp?PageID=829

The closest hotel is the Vibe Hotel (about 200m from the start ) http://www.vibehotel...el north sydney

Otherwise Harbourview Hotel is about a 10minute walk away http://www.viewhotels.com.au/hp_hv.asp

I live pretty much next to the start so if you need any more info about the area let me know!

Will also have pacers for:

Sub 4.15hr
Sub 4.30hr

Brick

[koogie]

Are there pacers for the half marathon, or only the marathon?

[Rog]

Hey guys,

For those who are interested, one of our clients is Blackmores and they just launched a new website with a few cool tools including a complete first person view video of the marathon which I'm sure the first timers on this course will appreciate. I just had a look at it and it really puts in perspective how far 42km really is!

If you want to check it out the address is http://www.byourbest.com

Have fun,

Rog

[slowmo]

Rog, on Jul 17 2008, 10:32 AM, said:

For those who are interested, one of our clients is Blackmores and they just launched a new website with a few cool tools including a complete first person view video of the marathon which I'm sure the first timers on this course will appreciate. I just had a look at it and it really puts in perspective how far 42km really is!

If you want to check it out the address is http://www.byourbest.com

Thanks Rog - that's pretty cool !  I'm going to watch it again when my partner is here so that I've got someone to hug when I reach the opera house...

slowmo

[Brick]

koogie, on Jul 17 2008, 09:52 AM, said:

Are there pacers for the half marathon, or only the marathon?

Yes they have pacers for the Half marathon.
1:30, 1:40, 1:50 & 2:00 all have people pacing at the moment.

Brick

[koogie]

Brick, on Jul 17 2008, 11:36 AM, said:

Yes they have pacers for the Half marathon.
1:30, 1:40, 1:50 & 2:00 all have people pacing at the moment.

Brick

Thanks, though I think I may be watching the 2:00 pacer disappear over the horizon in front of me..  

[ColonelHogan]

I am in for the full.

Desperate to break 3:30. Previous marathon best 3:39. Was on target until 8k to go but blew up. Fitter and stronger now.

To achieve my goal I will rely heavily on the 3:30 pacer and the support of other coolrunners. It is amazing what a lift the coolrunning support on the sideline and from fellow coolrunning competitors provides.

Looking forward to joining you all for a few lagers at the finish line. Nothing better than a frosty to celebrate a job well done.

[brewer]

Bib  #01339 for the half.

I'm trying for sub 90, was 91:33 in SMH. Also a good training hit out for the Melbourne marathon

I am trying really hard to not say 'just the half'.

Cheers,
Greg

[slowmo]

brewer, on Jul 19 2008, 08:15 AM, said:

Bib  #01339 for the half.

I'm trying for sub 90, was 91:33 in SMH. Also a good training hit out for the Melbourne marathon

I am trying really hard to not say 'just the half'.

Cheers,
Greg

1. it's never just a half - how many people can run 21km ?  it's a ***half***

2. 'half' is just slang anyway, it's proper name is the sexxi (as explained here)

slowmo

[Dangerous]

Rog, on Jul 17 2008, 10:32 AM, said:

Hey guys,

I just had a look at it and it really puts in perspective how far 42km really is!

If you want to check it out the address is http://www.byourbest.com

Have fun,

Rog

Thanks, that pretty cool.  I like to think of 42km as "not that far", it makes me feel better.

[brewer]

Thanks Slowmo, like it alot.  

Cheers,
Greg

[walshy2]

Thanks Slowmo, good video...bring it on I say....still too many sleeps away for my liking

[littleblackpug]

After my first "real" marathon (as in not in an Ironman, or ultra  ) yesterday at the Hunter Valley Run Festival I am now seriously considering Sydney and a shot at 3:45

As soon as I have this week "off" for my achilles, I promise!!

If anyone has done both the Hunter Marathon and Sydney (Tim 2 and Paul Every?) would it be realistic for me to run 3:52 at Hunter and aim for 3:45 at Sydney? I made a few errors yesterday, such as running the first lap too fast and not having enough gels, that I'm sure influenced my time, so I hope this is realistic!

[Brick]

littleblackpug, on Jul 21 2008, 10:47 AM, said:

After my first "real" marathon (as in not in an Ironman, or ultra  ) yesterday at the Hunter Valley Run Festival I am now seriously considering Sydney and a shot at 3:45

As soon as I have this week "off" for my achilles, I promise!!

If anyone has done both the Hunter Marathon and Sydney (Tim 2 and Paul Every?) would it be realistic for me to run 3:52 at Hunter and aim for 3:45 at Sydney? I made a few errors yesterday, such as running the first lap too fast and not having enough gels, that I'm sure influenced my time, so I hope this is realistic!

I have done both and I think you should aim for sub 3:45 of a Hunter Valley 3:52.
And I think you will get it no worries.

Brick

[littleblackpug]

Brick, on Jul 21 2008, 10:52 AM, said:

I have done both and I think you should aim for sub 3:45 of a Hunter Valley 3:52.
And I think you will get it no worries.

Brick

thanks Brick

I never dreamed I'd ever be looking at a sub-3:45 marathon possibility!!

[dickyboy]

brewer, on Jul 19 2008, 09:15 AM, said:

Bib  #01339 for the half.

I'm trying for sub 90, was 91:33 in SMH. Also a good training hit out for the Melbourne marathon

I am trying really hard to not say 'just the half'.

Cheers,
Greg

91.33 at the SMH with its hills, twists & crowds - you should be right for 90 at the Bridge Half. I'm one of the 2 Sydney Striders pacing the 90min group so say hello on the day & we'll see what we can do.

[brewer]

I'll keep an eye out for you.

Cheers,
Greg

[Ewoksta]

UpAndAtom, on May 23 2008, 10:29 AM, said:

Sub 3.00hr
Sub 3.15hr
Sub 3.30hr
Sub 3.45hr
Sub 4.00hr

Brick, on Jul 17 2008, 08:00 AM, said:

Sub 4.15hr
Sub 4.30hr

Brick

Roll Call. Do we know who the pacers are for this yet. I know Twodogs100 (Paul) is doing the 4hr Bus and Brick is 4:15. Who else??  

Cheers
Andrew

[Fiona]

After originally going to be staying in the city when we come over for this, we are now going to be staying with family in Balmain/Rozelle area, will I be able to bus it into the city and then catch the train at this time or should we be thinking taxis.  The most direct route seems getting a ferry but I guess that would not be running at this early time. Help please you Sydneysiders.

[Tim 2]

Ewoksta, on Jul 27 2008, 06:48 PM, said:

Roll Call. Do we know who the pacers are for this yet. I know Twodogs100 (Paul) is doing the 4hr Bus and Brick is 4:15. Who else??  

Cheers
Andrew

Tim 2 -3hrs

[RunBare]

Fiona, on Aug 25 2008, 10:07 AM, said:

After originally going to be staying in the city when we come over for this, we are now going to be staying with family in Balmain/Rozelle area, will I be able to bus it into the city and then catch the train at this time or should we be thinking taxis.  The most direct route seems getting a ferry but I guess that would not be running at this early time. Help please you Sydneysiders.

Fiona, try www.131500.com.au  That's the public transport website and will show you all the timetables for buses, trains and ferries for the date.  Use the 'plan your trip' option to get information from your 'home' to the starting line area.  

Personally I'd use the train, it takes you directly to the starting area.

Edited by RunBare, 25 August 2008 - 11:24 AM.

[Johnbo]

Tim 2, on Aug 25 2008, 10:57 AM, said:

Tim 2 -3hrs

Hi Tim 2,

Are you pacing with Sydney Striders or other, and do you know if and who might be pacing 3 hr 15?

Johnbo

[dickyboy]

Johnbo, on Aug 25 2008, 04:24 PM, said:

Hi Tim 2,

Are you pacing with Sydney Striders or other, and do you know if and who might be pacing 3 hr 15?

Johnbo

All official pacers for the 1/2 marathon & the marathon are Sydney Striders and there are pacersfor 3h15 - though not sure who. Just look for them on the day

[Wedged]

I am doing the half marathon

[Hajda]

Hi Everyone - I just joined CR, I'm doing the marathon.

I started running about three years ago. I wasted a lot of time before I actually looked up how to train properly, invested in a watch for pacing, and started measuring how far I was running.

I did my first half (Bunbury) in 1:54 in May 2008, and been following an online generic 12 week program that was generated based on that result from the half. I'm really looking forward to having a go at the full marathon.

Good luck to all.

[ChookLegsMonkeyBoy]

I'm in too! Entered last night.
Training going reasonably well, although I'm a bit sore in the quads after the many hills of the Wilson to Bilpin bush run on Saturday.
One more 35k run to go before the big day for me.
Good luck to everyone for the final few weeks of training.
ChookLegs.....

[Barefoot]

I am in for the full Marathon. Can not wait, just got back from Mudgee where I ran the Half Marathon. Thought it was great to run only 21.1kms and finish early, but could not find anything to do with all the "spare" time so I stayed to watch the Marathon finishers.

[Fiona]

RunBare, on Aug 25 2008, 11:22 AM, said:

Fiona, try www.131500.com.au  That's the public transport website and will show you all the timetables for buses, trains and ferries for the date.  Use the 'plan your trip' option to get information from your 'home' to the starting line area.  

Personally I'd use the train, it takes you directly to the starting area.

Thanks for that info 'RunBare', nearly as good as ours over here in WA.  Looks pretty straight forward just have to get a bus and a train, but looks like it might be an early start....   Can't wait to come and do the run, just hope your weather over there is improving, we have had the best Winter over here so has been great training weather.

[Brick]

Johnbo, on Aug 25 2008, 04:24 PM, said:

Hi Tim 2,

Are you pacing with Sydney Striders or other, and do you know if and who might be pacing 3 hr 15?

Johnbo

One of the 3:15 pacers is CR Colin not sure if the other 3:15 is a CR or not.

[crabby]

I'M IN ! Ive done it! I have finally 'screwed my courage to the sticking place' and enetered for the full monty... Now I'm scared....

[slowmo]

crabby, on Aug 26 2008, 01:03 PM, said:

I'M IN ! Ive done it! I have finally 'screwed my courage to the sticking place' and enetered for the full monty... Now I'm scared....

Yay !!!

slowmo

[Johnbo]

Brick, on Aug 26 2008, 11:03 AM, said:

One of the 3:15 pacers is CR Colin not sure if the other 3:15 is a CR or not.

Thanks Brick,

I would like to PM Colin re: his pacing plan. Presume his online name is just Colin ....

Johnbo

[Brick]

Johnbo, on Aug 26 2008, 02:45 PM, said:

Thanks Brick,

I would like to PM Colin re: his pacing plan. Presume his online name is just Colin ....

Johnbo

That is correct.

[seris]

I'd earmarked today to enter the full marathon after finishing Trailwalker yesterday. Today is supposedly the last day of earlybird entries. I'm pretty pissed off as they have already upped the price online.  As I am entering 5 people I'm thinking about either not doing it or waiting till the very last minute to enter. The Half marathon is now $95 (supposed to be $80 until Sept 1st) and the full is $150 (was supposed to be $135 until tomorrow)

[Horrie]

I've gotta wait to get through Glasshouse in one piece before deciding. I would like to do the marathon but we will just have to wait and see.

[ratdog]

seris, on Aug 31 2008, 08:14 AM, said:

I'd earmarked today to enter the full marathon after finishing Trailwalker yesterday. Today is supposedly the last day of earlybird entries. I'm pretty pissed off as they have already upped the price online.  As I am entering 5 people I'm thinking about either not doing it or waiting till the very last minute to enter. The Half marathon is now $95 (supposed to be $80 until Sept 1st) and the full is $150 (was supposed to be $135 until tomorrow)

Seris

We have been ripped off,  I just entered and yes they charged me 150 treasures. that extra 15 will mean ill have to drink cheap cask wine instead of french champagne to celebrate the finish (if i get there).  I think its a bit rude but maybe they have had a brain fart and will refund the money back to us when we stamp our feet and threaten them with colourful language.


Ok , today i did my last very long run and now into the taper.  I did 32 km at 4:44 pace which is what ill start the race at and then the last 12 km i PLAN to drop the pace to 5:00 pace.  

Bring on the Marathon

My Bib no is 7350, age group M30-34.   I had butterflies when i was filling out the entry form.

Best of luck to all who have entered. Im Looking forward to seeing everyone during the day, especially the cheer squad.

[slowmo]

ratdog, on Aug 31 2008, 01:15 PM, said:

Ok , today i did my last very long run and now into the taper.  I did 32 km at 4:44 pace which is what ill start the race at and then the last 12 km i PLAN to drop the pace to 5:00 pace.  

Bring on the Marathon

My Bib no is 7350, age group M30-34.   I had butterflies when i was filling out the entry form.

Best of luck to all who have entered. Im Looking forward to seeing everyone during the day, especially the cheer squad.

Good on you Ratdog !  

You won't see bib number 5976 during the race (unless you're running backwards with binoculars) but if I get to the finish I look forward to seeing you and hearing about your run.

I was meant to do my last long run, also 32km, today but I decided a few days ago to slot in an extra rest day because my legs are slightly in shock from the current mileage.  And you never know, it might be sunny tomorrow

slowmo

[Nealo]

Silly me has just entered for my first Marathon!  

And yeah I was charged the non early bird fee.   Have sent an email querying it.

[OscarZarate]

ratdog, on Aug 31 2008, 01:15 PM, said:

Ok , today i did my last very long run and now into the taper.  I did 32 km at 4:44 pace which is what ill start the race at and then the last 12 km i PLAN to drop the pace to 5:00 pace.  

Wow! I did a 32 Km long run today as well, but it wasn't my last one ... I'll do the Half Marathon in Sydney and the full in Melbourne, but my pace today was 4:55.

Long runs, shouldn't them be slower than the Marathon pace?

I'm not an expert, but I've read a lot about starting a marathon slower and then finishing stronger and this is what I try to do everytime I run a marathon (PB 3:03)

I'm not saying that what you do is not correct, I'm saying that it's SO DIFEERENT than what I'm doing

Cheers,

[sailaway]

ratdog, on Aug 31 2008, 01:15 PM, said:

Ok , today i did my last very long run and now into the taper.  I did 32 km at 4:44 pace which is what ill start the race at and then the last 12 km i PLAN to drop the pace to 5:00 pace.  

Good call Ratdog,

Come 21st September at 9.30am you won't regret doing 32km today.

[ratdog]

OscarZarate, on Aug 31 2008, 04:54 PM, said:

Wow! I did a 32 Km long run today as well, but it wasn't my last one ... I'll do the Half Marathon in Sydney and the full in Melbourne, but my pace today was 4:55.

Long runs, shouldn't them be slower than the Marathon pace?

I'm not an expert, but I've read a lot about starting a marathon slower and then finishing stronger and this is what I try to do everytime I run a marathon (PB 3:03)

I'm not saying that what you do is not correct, I'm saying that it's SO DIFEERENT than what I'm doing

Cheers,

OscarZarate,

Wow you have a great PB of 3:03 and alot faster than I am.  I decided to do a marathon pace 32 km after a little advice from a couple of old hands after i expressed my anxiousness about not pacing correctly.  It may be right , maybe be wrong, but i have put in alot of 5:15 long runs over 30 km and thought that it wouldnt hurt me to try it.  

You have an awesome PB and this is my first marathon so i guess what your doing works bloody brilliantly.  I hope to catch up to you one day, and look forward to seeing you after the race.

Good luck with the sub 3 hour marathon this time.

Slowmo

I tell you this slowmo, before the race ill chat to you and offer you all the encouragement in the world, just like you do to everyone else.  Im so excited about the race and am looking forward to meeting you after to hear about the race and how it goes for you.

Edited by ratdog, 31 August 2008 - 07:41 PM.

[rodthehornet]

ratdog, on Aug 31 2008, 01:15 PM, said:

Ok , today i did my last very long run and now into the taper.  I did 32 km at 4:44 pace which is what ill start the race at and then the last 12 km i PLAN to drop the pace to 5:00 pace.  

Ratdog,

You are in stellar form.  12km on Saturday and then a nice long run 3 weeks out.  Resist the urge to go loooooong next week.  Tune up, keep fresh and stay injury free and you will have a great day.

Good luck
Rod

[crabby]

ratdog, on Aug 30 2008, 09:15 PM, said:

Ok , today i did my last very long run and now into the taper.  I did 32 km at 4:44 pace which is what ill start the race at and then the last 12 km i PLAN to drop the pace to 5:00 pace.  

Bring on the Marathon

My Bib no is 7350, age group M30-34.   I had butterflies when i was filling out the entry form.

Best of luck to all who have entered. Im Looking forward to seeing everyone during the day, especially the cheer squad.

Well done Ratdog! Sounds like you are well and truly ready.
I also have completed my last 'very long' run on Saturday. 35.5km in around 3:20. If the wheels don't fall off in the next 3 weeks, I could be on for a sub 4 which has been a secret dream of mine. OOPS not secret any more.. Would be happy with anything under 4:20 which was my time from my one and only previous marathon (canberra 2006). Bib no 7166 F45-49
Good luck to all for the taper... (my favourite bit, get to run less and eat more...but I'm trying to stay off the vino till after the marathon!)
Anne.

[sook54]

I've created a CR DIY wiki page for people to add themselves and goal time so you can see who else is running about your time.

[slowmo]

Had the day off today and headed over to The Bay to do 32km.  Didn't have a good one.  I felt very listless by the time I got to 14km and after that it was just an ungainly slog.  I gave up at just under 30km - by that stage I was feeling so horrible that persevering seemed silly.

I think (hope) that it's the tail end of the flu that caused all the unhappiness today. I had a mild dose a couple of weeks ago but shook it off very quickly. I ran the Sutherland half a week ago, and enjoyed it, but the flu returned shortly after for a few days.  Very mild and no fever but it seems to have left me with very little energy.  

For better or worse today was the last long run, so my glacial stop-start 30km will have to do.  But I must admit I felt very disappointed and I find it hard to believe that I'll magically be able to run 42km in three weeks time

Sorry - just needed to moan a bit

slowmo

Edited by slowmo, 01 September 2008 - 06:28 PM.

[sook54]

Gee slowmo wish I'd known you were down there - I would have tried to head down to keep you company for a few km. No marathon experience here either but good luck!