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[superflake]

The results are in the paper today. A pullout sports section.

[langswm]

Johnny Dark, on May 16 2010, 08:20 PM, said:

95:05 for a PB at my 19th attempt

A hearty thanks to all those who offered encouragement to me this morning.

JD

Great effort JD. You looked really strong and focussed as you stormed past me along Kent St on Lap 2. Head cold got the better of me today and the heart wasnt really in it. struggled along for the second lap and thought I might miss sub-100 at one stage. Not overly disappointed to finish in 96.25. Fantastic event as usual.

[coco1]

mixed emotions- came down with cold in week before and ended up with bronchitis and asthma. on sunday morning after being in bed all week thought bugger it - i haven't trained for six months dropped 12 kgs for nothing.

it was my first half in 4 years after i stopped running. was hoping for a 1hr50min during training with a sneaky aim of 1hr45min.

after a good start hitting the half way in 54 minutes was feeling alright- but hickson road was the end for me. i had nothing after that and i think i ran the last three kms in about 20 minutes.

in the end my net time was around the 1.55 mark.- happy because i finished and acomplished something i set my mind to six months ago. dissapointed because i was running 10km in 45minutes a couple of weeks ago in training and was feeling great

on the bright side i reckon by the time melbourne comes around in october if i am not struck down by the running gods my pb of 1hr 44m will be in danger

congrats to everyone who went out there and did there best - i have enjoyed reading the posts about the journeys

PS was I the only one who thought it was a bit like pinball and that i ran an extra km or to sideways perhaps staggrered starts could be the way to go on those narrow streets- you could have four or five starts up to 7 minutes apart with maybe four time groups based on previous race times- for the amount of money we pay to enter this event it would stop people who are walking in lines of five across within the first few km

[slowmo]

Supersam1979, on May 16 2010, 05:26 PM, said:

In fact a lady got annoyed with me at about 16k telling me to 'Shut up and run' - sorry lady just like to keep the mood positive.

That's hilarious

I really enjoyed the race once again. I thought I'd be doing some run-walking, having just got over a heavy cold, but the wonderful feeling of the event carries you along and I ran the distance. Very happy with that.

I love the opportunities that you get to see the race leaders on this course - always inspiring.

Nice to meet Laimelde and Emma100 on Argyle St (you can have my medal too Emma) and lovely to chat to PlodBod who I hadn't see for ages. Also ran for a while with BeesKnees (couldn't miss her in those colourful shorts of hers).

Congratulations to everyone on your results - especially thomo coming back from injury and LuckyLegs, another amazing PB.

slowmo

[Deany1011]

Olmy, on May 16 2010, 03:32 PM, said:

I had a good run. A bit disappointed that I haven't yet cracked 2:00 (I blame the crowds and not my fitness! ), but that will come! Lots of people this year!! When the road were one lane it was pretty crowded and you had to pay attention and couldn't enjoy the scenery so much. Nice to meet Graham, Chris, Lee and Rachel. Gave a wave to a few others going in the other direction. Looking forward to the next one to try again at 2:00!!

What a great morning.
Limited training due to workload and health.
Was aiming for 60min first 10km followed by 70mins remainder.
Managed 58 minutes followed by 73...yes, I did fade bigtime but was just pleased to have entered and finish.
Nice to meet and run for a while with Olmy...sorry you didn't break 2 hours and I hope you managed to get the texter off your arms.
See you all at the next event with some training under my belt.

[vonzipper]

Well I missed my goal time by a minute but 106 minutes was a PB (for a race)  by 4 minutes. Especially pleased as I had an all nighter on Friday due to a DR test (rolled into bed at 8am on Saturday) and rolled my ankle on the first lap on a gutter, dodging someone who jumped out at me.

Was a fantastic day though, and the day just kept getting better, I got home to watch Michael Katsidis win his WBO world title and then walked (slowly) up to rehydrate at the SCG and watch the mighty Rabbitohs lap the Tigers. Webber winning the F1 capped off a great day/night.

The ankle is bloody killing me now though lol

[Stavy33]

Gosh that was woeful.  I knew I was going to go badly and aimed for a PW of 2hrs 20 but I did even worse finishing a horrible slow shuffle of a run in 2hrs 27!!!

For a gal who did it in 2.08 last year that was reaaaaallly slow... but you know what? I'm happy with this time, because all last week I was debating whether I should run as my dear daughter had infected me with a horrible cough.

As far as the actual slow run was concerned though, I had a ball.  I ran the first 7 kms with Frank Dearn a 76 year old Striders legend.  He really inspired me.  At Hickson Road, Sooki passed us and I called out hello!

Then I chugged along and did the next 10km with another Strider Bruce.  We had a great chat along the way, so I wasn't feeling too bad in the lungs.

At the 20km mark my legs were feeling heavy and I knew 2.20 was gone so I just wanted to make sure I didn't completely lose the plot and get over 2.30.  Well I finally managed that one!!!

I am inspired by all the fasties on here, but gee it seems a distant memory for me to try and break my first goal of a sub 2 hour half.  Maybe I will just have to train a bit more than twice a week going forward!!!

I enjoyed the atmosphere of this race and didn't care that there was no food at the end.  I didn't even check.  I was just happy to meet up with my Dad and we had a lovely breakfast at David Jones.

I know that this was my slowest race but as far they go, it was still a good day out for me!!

Cheers,

Stav

[Supersam1979]

slowmo, on May 17 2010, 12:02 PM, said:

That's hilarious

I really enjoyed the race once again. I thought I'd be doing some run-walking, having just got over a heavy cold, but the wonderful feeling of the event carries you along and I ran the distance. Very happy with that.

I love the opportunities that you get to see the race leaders on this course - always inspiring.

Nice to meet Laimelde and Emma100 on Argyle St (you can have my medal too Emma) and lovely to chat to PlodBod who I hadn't see for ages. Also ran for a while with BeesKnees (couldn't miss her in those colourful shorts of hers).

Congratulations to everyone on your results - especially thomo coming back from injury and LuckyLegs, another amazing PB.

slowmo

Great to hear you were out there and running Slowmo. I did look for you on the course, but must have missed you.

[sharpie]

Johnny Dark, on May 16 2010, 09:20 PM, said:

95:05 for a PB at my 19th attempt

A hearty thanks to all those who offered encouragement to me this morning.

JD

A just reward for running every one of the SMH Halfs to date JD. You should be well set for the Macleay River mara next month on the strength of that time. Maybe it was those brand new Vomeros that helped give you the cutting edge?

I managed a 91:24 which was a 1:35 PB so gotta be happy with that. Just need to convert that into a new mara PB now...either the GCM or M7 I reckon.

[Jimboy]

What a great day,even as a spectator of rare occasion due to injury.The perspective you gain as a spectator is really something else,the range of age, running speed ability so amazing.Everyone looked like a champion to me,I was aching to be among them.Was a little disappointed that I could pick out so few CR's,I guess that quite a few wear their other club gear on such a race day.
That young man Harry Summers ran a great race running his heart out behind the ever so consistent Marty Dent ,and looks to have a great future at the distance.
With my being injured the family pride centred on the likely performance of my son Michael.
He ran really well at age 51yrs+ chasing his age group winner,Keith Bateman,who at one month short of his 55th  birthday raced an outstanding 1.11.54 in 17th position.The run of the race in my humble opinion.
Michael trailed him through the "10K" time pad by about two minutes(KB in 32mins+)but fell away to finish in 49th place with a creditable 1.17.21.
No worries about finishing behind a legend such as Mr Bateman,with whom I had the pleasure of a too brief conversation after the race.
Congrats again to that other legend,Luckylegs,unbelievable.

[slowmo]

Supersam1979, on May 17 2010, 01:09 PM, said:

I did look for you on the course, but must have missed you.

Ditto Supersam - I was looking and listening out for you

Great to hear you had such an enjoyable run - you're obviously in great shape for Comrades.

slowmo

[simonsrunning]

I think for my 1st Half Marathon the day couldnt have gone any better!
Happy to have just 'finished' the run this time but i'm thinking the next half marathon I do I will plan a bit more and run it in more of a race format. The slow and consistent stroll through was good and I was still very buggered by the end but I know there's more in the tank and I don't think there is a better test of character than trying to push beyond the limits of the tank anyway!
Couldn't have asked for a better start to what will hopefully be a long and illustrious distance running career!
I might also say thanks to everyone for providing some tips to do with preparation and what expectations to have of the run in the last couple of weeks, it was really helpful!!

Edited by simonsrunning, 17 May 2010 - 04:06 PM.

[miraball]

I am another half marathon first timer, and was very happy to finish in 2.19 (and 31 seconds!)! It might seem slow to some, but it's now my PB!  

I loved every part of the day and think I've got the bug now...can't wait to do it all again!

Slowmo, was that you in a rather fetching pair of bright polka dot shorts??!!

Congrats to all who finished, and thanks for all the advice passed on to me by the regulars here!

[slowmo]

miraball, on May 17 2010, 04:30 PM, said:

I loved every part of the day and think I've got the bug now...can't wait to do it all again!

Slowmo, was that you in a rather fetching pair of bright polka dot shorts??!!

If the shorts were paired with matching tie-dyed singlet in CR colours then it was probably me. Didn't seem to be a lot of other polka dots in the field (I'm not so much a trendsetter as a trendstopper).

Lovely to hear you had such a great debut half !

slowmo

Edited by slowmo, 17 May 2010 - 04:51 PM.

[CantPaceIt]

91:56
My original goal had been sub90 and I was on track till about 15kms. Not too unhappy, it was over a 2 minute PB and I had lost most of March through injury.

The MC announced my arrival at the finish line, I had tried to hide behind a beard but he still recognized me... damn celebrity status

CPI

[Uncle Dave]

Stopped my watch at 70.00 and crossed my fingers that the official time would be one second under...so was pleased to open up the paper this morning and read a sub 70 time next to my name.

...all in all, happy with the performance. Bumped shoulders with a few people who couldn't comprehend the meaning of "keep left" towards the end of their first lap...but better not elaborate too much, lest the ipod debate fly into full force again!  

Some great performances out there yesterday.

Good to see the endurance of Harry Summers is improving. He'll go far.

KB - unbelievable. Just keeps getting better.

Flakey - Well done mate. I'll keep my fingers crossed for that much anticipated sub 3 in Christchurch.

Good to catch up with some regulars and make a few new acquaintances post-race too.

D

[sook54]

slowmo, on May 17 2010, 04:50 PM, said:

If the shorts were paired with matching tie-dyed singlet in CR colours then it was probably me. Didn't seem to be a lot of other polka dots in the field (I'm not so much a trendsetter as a trendstopper).
slowmo

How did I manage to miss you slowmo! I was looking out for you but nada... ditto Thomo

I did see unca dave numerous times, congrats on sub-70! I'm pretty pleased with my pacing for 2:04:xx (2:11:01 gun time...).

[jpol3692]

not that I'm nearly in the same league as you Uncle Dave, but I share your frustrations with the people not moving - starting from the back taught me a good lesson - don't start from the back! Too many inconsiderate people run super slowly with iPods in the right lane - grrrrr.

[slowmo]

sook54, on May 17 2010, 05:54 PM, said:

How did I manage to miss you slowmo! I was looking out for you but nada... ditto Thomo

I was hoping to spot you too sook but it's hard in such a big field. Glad to see that your extended run went according to plan, though I couldn't help chuckling reading the bit about you going a bit crazy with your pace when you got over-excited by seeing the leaders

slowmo

[BeesKnees]

Well if anything I am consistent at this race I finished in 2.18 which is just about average for the 5 times I have run this race, including when I was 16 years younger in 1994. Was great to see Glenrunner on the train and then meet up with Sore Paws, NTR (my favourite pacer), Grae Grae and Emma at the start. Sore Paws' height came in handy as he reported that we were in the middle of the pack.

Was great to run with Slowmo near St Marys but knowing he was faster I let him go. On the 2nd time up Hunter St i spied a CR hat and wondered who it was kept trying hard to find out and discovered it was LuckyLegs, I chased her and finally caught up as we entered the domain, from there she and I battled it out with me leading but stopping to get  a drink which meant she had a 100m break on me she is one tough competitor! Finally caught her again but she caught me on the bend before Hyde Park and she never looked back, beaten by an 80 year old   but a champion one.
Never saw Thomo but now knowing his superfast time I know why, and he told us he was injured imagine how fast he could run if he wasn't.
Caught up with Slowmo after the race comparing brightly coloured shorts, I even had someone call my number out and said they loved them. Saw the Criniti clan and offered my congrats. Loved the people with the signs about zoombies
Felt completely exhausted and slept for some of the afternoon, now have to have some in reserve for SMC 25km

[Tesso]

With my eyes on Warwick next weekend and Macleay River marathon in 4 weeks I thought I'd turn this one into a longish run so did an easy 9k before the start.  I figured I'd run around 98 or 99 for the race and was surprised to hit the 5k mark well under pace in 22.10 feeling pretty comfy, so just kept the momentum going.

I reckon I've run around 30 halfs and have only ever broken 96 once.  With 2k to go I knew it was going to be my second fastest time ever, doing the sums I came up with a 95.xx.  Just wish the brain was working properly, I might have found an extra gear.  Crossed the line in 94.11, missing the PB (set in 2005) by just 8 seconds.

What a top day Sydney turned on, couldn't have asked for better conditions.  

As usual it was so good to catch up with everyone.  There sure were some great performances.   Well done all.

[AaronR]

Time are now online.
They even have splits, how good is that.
Mine
http://results.au.ev...a...3&Bib=00831

[Olmy]

Deany1011, on May 17 2010, 12:03 PM, said:

What a great morning.
Limited training due to workload and health.
Was aiming for 60min first 10km followed by 70mins remainder.
Managed 58 minutes followed by 73...yes, I did fade bigtime but was just pleased to have entered and finish.
Nice to meet and run for a while with Olmy...sorry you didn't break 2 hours and I hope you managed to get the texter off your arms.
See you all at the next event with some training under my belt.

Yeah, texta came off in the nice loooong hot shower I had when I got home!

Net time was 2:02:57, a PB! So will aim for under 2:00:00 at the Hunter Valley HM!!

[hidalgo]

What a brilliant day!  I was on pacing duties for sub 2: got my friend home in 1.59.16 (10km: 57.02, 20km: 56.04, 21.1km: 6.08) so we're both very happy campers.  An extra 10km pre-dawn warm up rounded off a good day's training for M7.  And best of all - no ITBS problems and I crossed off one of my unofficial running goals to run in costume.  Where's Wally!  Too much fun.  Thanks everyone who said hallo or FOUND YOU, I had a blast

[doddsy]

got my spilt time though appears i my chip was picked up on the 20km mat on the way out to mrs macquaries chair with a split that reads

10km 1:01:18
20km 1:41:13
Finish 1:58:39

either way mean i had a good negative split which I was aiming for, 30secs/km quicker over the last 11.1 compared to the first 10. look forward to this even net year was a fantastic morning, though had me confused seeing the GU's being handed out for the first time at the the 19km mark.

good to see so many people got PB's

Edited by doddsy, 17 May 2010 - 09:10 PM.

[thomo]

Has anybody got the same problem as me regarding photos.

I think they are pointing to 2009's photos with the link.

They use the 2010 race number but it then links that to a previous SMH 1/2.

Edited to add my race bumber is 653 and that isn't me, that is currently showing. And yes I did run!!!

Hair is slightly different!!!!!!!!!!

Edited again, it could be the Ratdog curse.

Edited by thomo, 17 May 2010 - 09:35 PM.

[DecaDad]

Hey, I had a great day out too! Improved my time from last year by 8 minutes - hey speedwork does help, despite how it feels.
Just checked the photos and mine seem to be from this year? Good to see you made it thomo!
Saw Craigus on the way round a few times, but couldn't stay with him towards the end.

Thoroughly enjoyable event! Time to sign up for something bigger now I think.. M7 maybe..

[thomo]

thomo, on May 17 2010, 09:29 PM, said:

Has anybody got the same problem as me regarding photos.

I think they are pointing to 2009's photos with the link.

They use the 2010 race number but it then links that to a previous SMH 1/2.

Edited to add my race bumber is 653 and that isn't me, that is currently showing. And yes I did run!!!

Hair is slightly different!!!!!!!!!!

Edited again, it could be the Ratdog curse.

6537 that who they are showing as me. Poor guy!!!

DecaDad, on May 17 2010, 09:38 PM, said:

Hey, I had a great day out too! Improved my time from last year by 8 minutes - hey speedwork does help, despite how it feels.
Just checked the photos and mine seem to be from this year? Good to see you made it thomo!
Saw Craigus on the way round a few times, but couldn't stay with him towards the end.

Thoroughly enjoyable event! Time to sign up for something bigger now I think.. M7 maybe..

Great that you had a fantasic improvement.

Though you need to be a bit more assertive and self seed closer to the front!!!!!

[virtualkerri]

miraball, on May 17 2010, 04:30 PM, said:

I am another half marathon first timer, and was very happy to finish in 2.19 (and 31 seconds!)! It might seem slow to some, but it's now my PB!  

I loved every part of the day and think I've got the bug now...can't wait to do it all again!

Slowmo, was that you in a rather fetching pair of bright polka dot shorts??!!

Congrats to all who finished, and thanks for all the advice passed on to me by the regulars here!

Congratulations miraball - looks like you didn't need to worry about the cut-off time after all!   The 'bug' is difficult to fight off once you get it...


I enjoyed the run... well judging by the pain in my legs today I had nothing left by the end. I finished in just under 99mins - although with a 10km split of < 45min I committed the classic crime, started too fast. I knew it at 5km and tried to pull back, I think it was already too late! Glad that I pressed on and finished in a satisfactory time overall despite going too fast early.


One of the highlights for me was seeing Marty Dent running up Hunter St on lap 2 as I was running down. "Poetry in motion", he was faster up the hill than I was down.

Well done all.  

Edited by virtualkerri, 17 May 2010 - 11:04 PM.

[Gento]

thomo, on May 17 2010, 10:29 PM, said:

Has anybody got the same problem as me regarding photos.

I think they are pointing to 2009's photos with the link.

They use the 2010 race number but it then links that to a previous SMH 1/2.

Edited to add my race bumber is 653 and that isn't me, that is currently showing. And yes I did run!!!

Hair is slightly different!!!!!!!!!!

Edited again, it could be the Ratdog curse.

G'day Thomo
Maybe the numbers are partially showing? e.g. if a bib number is 1234, but the runner is covering up the 1, then only 234 would be showing. So the runner with bib number 234 would have not only his/her photos but also the photo of bib number 234 as the 1 is covered up.

On a separate note, remember Les from the BTBS run? I think I saw him after the finish line  

Well done on the run!

[henryjoseph]

Uncle Dave, on May 17 2010, 05:30 PM, said:

[...]

KB - unbelievable. Just keeps getting better.

[...]

Absolutely amazing! An inspiration!

[Unlikelyrunner]

Just back from Sydney and still on a high.

I didnt run a PB, but ran 1:46:15 which is quick for me and for that course!  Last year I went 1:53:53, 2 months ago I ran a half mara in 1:55:46, so to go nearly 10 minutes faster is amazing!!!

Last year I hated the course, this year I loved it.  Tells me a lot about my mental and physical states during each race!

I'll be back next year.....

[UltimoJogger]

sook54, on May 16 2010, 01:11 PM, said:

I ran briefly with a CR whose handle I forget (sorry!) for the first few km, and then had the honour of keeping our Australian record-holder Lucklegs for a km or so coming back from Mrs Macquarie's chair. Otherwise I was just trying to reign myself in to stick to the pace agreed by coach, though I did have a 5:12km by mistake when I got excited seeing the frontrunners coming down George St and Hunter St. Did a lot of cheering of CRs and Striders along the way and generally had a fun time. Wasn't the weather just perfect!

Not sure what my time was - I think 2:04-ish (chip) would be 2:13-ish gun I suppose since the back of the pack took at least 6 mins to cross the start line. I had a great run for my 35km (ran to-from car parked in Leichhardt) which turned out avg pace 6:06 woohoo! 42.2 here I come!

Fossil you looked amazing when I saw you on George St just before us BOTP-ers turned into Argyle and the frontrunners came through with 15:53 or so on the clock - you weren't far behind them, that must have been just after the 5k mark.

Saw AaronR and sorepaws briefly at the end. I had been going to get some water or something in the recovery area but it was such a schemozzle that I just headed off home.

Hi Sook54...it was me you ran with....thanks for the encouraging and inspiring words at the start of the race. I was telling my friends how impressed I was with you. This was my 7th half marathon and my first SMH Half marathon. I was so scared of not meeting the cut off after missing 4 weeks of training for various reasons (illness, work commitments, travel, etc).  I am glad to finish it within cut off. No PB for me but did not deliver my slowest half either so I am stoked about it.  It was great to see Emma (who I have been seeing doing the Blackmores Half since 2007) and a few other CRs on the way....Feet and legs are still painful but I am slowly thinking of doing this race again next year....it was a great race!  

[haggis basher]

Hi All
For the 2nd time, does anybody know who it was that ran the race
in their bare feet! He was just infront of me at approx 11km.(timing chip
on left ankle.) (he must have finished under 2hrs)
See Ya

[doddsy]

haggis basher, on May 18 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

Hi All
For the 2nd time, does anybody know who it was that ran the race
in their bare feet! He was just infront of me at approx 11km.(timing chip
on left ankle.) (he must have finished under 2hrs)
See Ya

I didnt see a fellow with barefeet but i did see someone running in socks,

[Unlikelyrunner]

doddsy, on May 18 2010, 01:42 PM, said:

I didnt see a fellow with barefeet but i did see someone running in socks,

Ugly feet, hence the socks?

Either way, thats ridiculous.  The amount of rocks, glass, rubbish I stood on (twice) wasnt funny, they must have feet made of steel.

[slowmo]

haggis basher, on May 18 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

Hi All
For the 2nd time, does anybody know who it was that ran the race
in their bare feet! He was just infront of me at approx 11km.(timing chip
on left ankle.) (he must have finished under 2hrs)
See Ya

I didn't see the barefooter HB but I'd love to know who it was. I aspire to doing the same - perhaps next year.

I was looking out for any other freaky-footed runners because I knew Doddsy was there somewhere in his Vibrams (managed to miss seeing you too Doddsy).

slowmo

[doddsy]

slowmo, on May 18 2010, 03:04 PM, said:

I didn't see the barefooter HB but I'd love to know who it was. I aspire to doing the same - perhaps next year.

I was looking out for any other freaky-footed runners because I knew Doddsy was there somewhere in his Vibrams (managed to miss seeing you too Doddsy).

slowmo

Slowmo I caught a glimpse of you briefly on the road out and back to mrs macquaries couldn't miss your shorts even through the throngs of people at the bop. couldnt believe the guy running in socks they were just ordinary bonds anklets.

Also a goal of mine this year to do a half and even a full barefoot.... will be training 100% barefoot for the sydney running festival,

[Luckylegs]

All results, including age categories are up on the SMH Website   LL

[LongDistancePictures]

Luckylegs, on May 18 2010, 03:16 PM, said:

All results, including age categories are up on the SMH Website   LL

Congratulations on a fantastic run, Norma, and on your win: brilliant!

[jpol3692]

I did it in KSO Vibrams. Had a chat to barefoot man around the 14k mark and he seemed to be enjoying himself, though his feet would have been pretty sore by then I imagine, mine certainly were...

[Monna`s looka like]

Hi all I saw the barefooted runner(on his second lap a fair way back) as I was an official at the Corner Hunter & Macquarie St. From memory he was wearing white T-shirt and dark blue shorts, and about medium build. I tried as much as possible cheer for all possible try and keep runners to left of the hats , but it seems that alot of the runners also suffer industrial deafness ....

[superflake]

haggis basher, on May 18 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

Hi All
For the 2nd time, does anybody know who it was that ran the race
in their bare feet! He was just infront of me at approx 11km.(timing chip
on left ankle.) (he must have finished under 2hrs)
See Ya

This guy passed me under the bridge on the 2nd lap but I managed to get back past him in the finishing straight. I somehow outkicked a guy in thongs.
SMH Half thongs? Not barefoot Haggis but darn hard work.

[Monna`s looka like]

Also how about the flouro pink budgie smuggler ?
Whats happening there?
well done all , I had a good cool time !

[thomo]

Monna`s looka like, on May 18 2010, 05:44 PM, said:

Also how about the flouro pink budgie smuggler ?
Whats happening there?
well done all , I had a good cool time !

Here is he after his 2010 Australian Ironman effort with Tony budgie smuggler.

[markmik]

Congrats to everyone that ran and the organisers/helpers. Great day of running with perfect weather for a run in Sydney. Improved on last year's time and a PB with 1:47:12. Very happy and thanks to Plu for pushing me along after an unexpected right calf cramp - so I stopped in at drink station one for treatment (about 3 minutes) and pushed along with the cramp gone by the half way mark.

[Daz7]

Monna`s looka like, on May 18 2010, 05:44 PM, said:

Also how about the flouro pink budgie smuggler ?
Whats happening there?
well done all , I had a good cool time !

oh yeh, he came past me and all I could think of was that I didn't realise Jesus had entered the event.

I had a great time!!

[loneranger]

congratulations to everyone (runners; walkers; organisers; volunteers and supporters)

I am currently injured and VERY frustrated being on the sidelines.... I was on Hunter street volunteering on Sunday.
It was magnificent to see the support from the sidelines and the numbers involved in this brilliantly organised event.

To the place getters YOU were magnificent and an excellent example to our sport of running. keep it up.
To everyone else, YOU WERE BRILLIANT because you had a go and went out there to enjoy yourselves (to those suffering in Hunter St I don't think you were enjoying it but you did yourselves proud).

once again CONGRATULATIONS.

I hope to be back for the Woodford to Glenbrook Classic. see you then

[thomo]

slowmo, on May 17 2010, 04:50 PM, said:

If the shorts were paired with matching tie-dyed singlet in CR colours then it was probably me. Didn't seem to be a lot of other polka dots in the field (I'm not so much a trendsetter as a trendstopper).
slowmo

Here is slowmo.


See you at the Hidden Half.

[thomo]

Gento, on May 17 2010, 11:28 PM, said:

G'day Thomo
Maybe the numbers are partially showing? e.g. if a bib number is 1234, but the runner is covering up the 1, then only 234 would be showing. So the runner with bib number 234 would have not only his/her photos but also the photo of bib number 234 as the 1 is covered up.

On a separate note, remember Les from the BTBS run? I think I saw him after the finish line  

Well done on the run!

Hey Gento , I hope you had a good one on Sunday.

I sorted out the number business. No pictures of me even using the broader search thing. However the video picks me up. Haircut needed and running form improve. Showed that I was cramping and my knee lift doesn't exist.

Would of been great to have caught up with you and Les.

Edited by thomo, 18 May 2010 - 11:33 PM.