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[wildcoyte]

Hi i was wondering if the Canberra 10km coruse is worth doing next year as i would like to do it as my mum has been away the last three years that i have been asking her to take but this year shes going on hols a little bit later and i was wondering if it was a course?

                                      Thanks
                                      WildCoyte

Edited by wildcoyte, 11 October 2008 - 10:44 AM.

[AngelicOne]

Hi WildCoyte;

Yes, I reckon it's a good one to aim for ... as long as you're not backing up and doing the marathon the following morning.

A.O.

[wildcoyte]

AngelicOne, on Oct 11 2008, 08:09 PM, said:

Hi WildCoyte;

Yes, I reckon it's a good one to aim for ... as long as you're not backing up and doing the marathon the following morning.

A.O.

Thank you A.O i'll be 16 so i won't be doing the marathon so i'll just do the 10k and dose any one know waht date it is on and where i can regester?

WildCoyte

[Bernie G]

I have ran the 10km at Canberra the past couple of years.  It is a good course, however my coach has suggested it is probably not a course to seek a new PB due to the number of corners/bends.

[AngelicOne]

wildcoyte, on Oct 14 2008, 10:49 AM, said:

Thank you A.O i'll be 16 so i won't be doing the marathon so i'll just do the 10k and dose any one know waht date it is on and where i can regester?

WildCoyte

Hi there WildCoyte

It's probably way too early to register yet ... just stick with this site and as 2009 progresses (or perhaps beforehand) threads will begin.

Last year I think it was run about the 2nd week in April ... and the 10km event had 398 competitors;  so you'll have lots of people around you.

Best of luck, and keep the training going;

A.O.

[M12]

It would be the 18th if the Marathon is the 19th and its advertised as a Marathon Eve run.

[wildcoyte]

M12, on Oct 14 2008, 08:39 PM, said:

It would be the 18th if the Marathon is the 19th and its advertised as a Marathon Eve run.

Is this a hard run or is it not and how would everyone rate it as a hot course or not a hot course?
wildcoyte

[wildcoyte]

M12, on Oct 14 2008, 08:39 PM, said:

It would be the 18th if the Marathon is the 19th and its advertised as a Marathon Eve run.

Hi everyone i was wondering if the canberra 10k is a hard run or not if so would anyone reconmend doing it hope to see you all there!

wildcoyte

[catgirl]

wildcoyte, on Oct 17 2008, 08:02 PM, said:

Hi everyone i was wondering if the canberra 10k is a hard run or not if so would anyone reconmend doing it hope to see you all there!

wildcoyte

Hi Wildcoyte, The course is completely flat and the portion of the run along telopea park is very scenic (although this doesnt add to the ease of the run!)/ I will probably be doing it as it is a section of my standard run anyway but will be nice to do it with other CRs.

[lulu]

Unless they've changed the course since I did it 2 years ago, I wouldn't call it a completely flat course as there is one small hill you have to run up 5 times.  As Bernie G says I don't think it's a fast course particularly.  It does have the benefit of taking you past the finish a few times so you get lots of encouragement.

It really depends on what your goals are and how the timing fits in with other races, training etc.

[wildcoyte]

lulu, on Oct 21 2008, 05:10 PM, said:

Unless they've changed the course since I did it 2 years ago, I wouldn't call it a completely flat course as there is one small hill you have to run up 5 times.  As Bernie G says I don't think it's a fast course particularly.  It does have the benefit of taking you past the finish a few times so you get lots of encouragement.

It really depends on what your goals are and how the timing fits in with other races, training etc.

Hi all i was just wondering whren rego strats for this event?
thanks
WildCoyte

[Brick]

wildcoyte, on Oct 22 2008, 01:34 PM, said:

Hi all i was just wondering whren rego strats for this event?
thanks
WildCoyte

An easy Google search and the web site is http://www.canberramarathon.com.au/ should have all the info you need WC.

Entries open Mid December same colour and size as on the official site.

[Brick]

lulu, on Oct 21 2008, 06:10 PM, said:

Unless they've changed the course since I did it 2 years ago, I wouldn't call it a completely flat course as there is one small hill you have to run up 5 times.  As Bernie G says I don't think it's a fast course particularly.  It does have the benefit of taking you past the finish a few times so you get lots of encouragement.

It really depends on what your goals are and how the timing fits in with other races, training etc.

Only two loops of a 5KM course, the course is not totally flat but NO hills to worry about at all.
Maybe somebody has a course profile from last year?

[John Dawlings]

Pretty flat and fast.  The only thing to slow you down are the twists and turns.  I reckon it is a very fast course.  Also many runners of all standards (and many of a high standard) so there is always someone just ahead to chase.

[wildcoyte]

Hi all it's wildcoyte and my mum says that she might let me go down in april for the 10k and stay down and watch the half marathon and full marathon! YES i'm going to canberra

WC OUT

[allrounder]

good for you...

BTW, there isn't a half marathon...

[Running Angel]

Brick, on Oct 22 2008, 01:43 PM, said:

Only two loops of a 5KM course, the course is not totally flat but NO hills to worry about at all.
Maybe somebody has a course profile from last year?

It's not 2 laps Brick, there is a small lap of around 1k, then 3x3k laps from memory. Only a small incline the rest is pretty flat, but as others have suggested it's quite twisty and can also be quite congested with the faster runners having to lap the slower ones. Also not a big fan of afternoon races, I think this one is at 3pm from memory.

WC I'll be doing the 10k this year and then staying on to watch the marathon the day after.See you there!

[southy]

I've done it a few times. The course is deceiveing, it is not flat. There is one long gradual climb plus another shorter hill on each lap but it is a fun coure. IT has 2 big laps and one smaller lap. The last climb (about 1km) up to the finish can be a bit of a challenge after 9k. It has tight turns and a fair bit of camber. IMHO it is not a fast cousre by any means. It is also usually held at 4pm (the 5k is at 3pm), so it can often be a bit hot.

Compared to my other 10 times, it is not fast by any means, but it is fun to run.  There are usually plenty of competitors but not so many as to be a hassle.

Edited by southy, 04 February 2009 - 10:25 AM.

[Paul Every]

One runner's flat and fast is obviously another's climbs and hilly.

If you are used to running fun runs in Sydney, It is flat and fast. The gentle rise that you complete each lap would not rank a mention at City to Surf, Lane Cove National Park, Lindfield, Wahroonga or Berowra Fun Runs, Sydney Marathon Clinic, etc, etc.

[MizukiNoguchi]

I would consider it a very slow course, but as Paul says above, it depends on your perspective. It is very difficult navigating your way through the back markers, Canberra is at 500m so will always be slower than you can do elsewhere and it is undulating with lots of turns.

If you go there to enjoy it, without any time goals, and want to be part of a well organised event then the Marathon eve 5km and 10km are great events. I personally think the marathon eve events have infinitely better atmosphere then the marathon. Lots of marathoners around and an air of expectancy, versus the cold and lonely streets of Canberra on a Sunday.

I highly recommend the event WC, remember racing isn't always about time goals, smash yourself everytime you line up and you'll love every race.

[emjay]

agree that the hill is not that big - its just that you have to go up the same bl**dy one 4 times!!!

[Woodenlegs]

I've done this run a few times and compared to where I live I thinks its flat. I must admit I am not a fan of running around in circles and afternnon races.  The temperature can be highly varied, in 2005 it was heat wave conditions and other years its been cool. Just the luck of the draw I guess.

[southy]

Wooden Legs I would not say the course is hilly, but it is not flat either. It is disceiving as it is a long gradual climb for about 1km on each lap and the last 1km is a long gradual climb to the finish line. It is a fun course to run (IMHO) because of the people there but it is not a fast course. I run it because I lke to be a part of the event and because I want to see the people and have a good time, get some race practice, etc. I don't run it expecting a PB. There are lots of other courses to choose from that are faster if all you want is a PB. They usually have very nice barrel draw prizes too and lots of them.

[Woodenlegs]

southy, on Feb 13 2009, 10:37 AM, said:

Wooden Legs I would not say the course is hilly, but it is not flat either. It is disceiving as it is a long gradual climb for about 1km on each lap and the last 1km is a long gradual climb to the finish line. It is a fun course to run (IMHO) because of the people there but it is not a fast course. I run it because I lke to be a part of the event and because I want to see the people and have a good time, get some race practice, etc. I don't run it expecting a PB. There are lots of other courses to choose from that are faster if all you want is a PB. They usually have very nice barrel draw prizes too and lots of them.

Whoops did not mean to sound so negative in my reply. I agree there is a lot of crowd support and if your not running the marathon its certainly a great way of being involved and it does give race practise. I guess PB's aside its not been a happy hunting ground for me, the course just does not agree with me.
Your right if you hang around long enough its almost impossible not to get a prize in the barrel draw.

[Paul Every]

southy, on Feb 13 2009, 10:37 AM, said:

It is disceiving as it is a long gradual climb for about 1km on each lap and the last 1km is a long gradual climb to the finish line.

That would be the '1km climb to the finish' that runs along the road on one side of the school oval and turns a corner into the road running adjacent to another side of the oval.  

I'm not having a go at you Southy, I'm just trying to paint a realstic picture for those such as WC who haven't seen the course.

[Paul Every]

Carmen, on Feb 16 2009, 01:39 PM, said:

Oh and last year they even had little spew bags for you at the end, just in case you'd started your sprint finish a bit early and over did it  

Actually Carmen, I think Seb had just handed you your bag with your clean clothes in it.   You must have really been in a bad way.

[southy]

Don't get me wrong Paul Every, I'm a pretty good hill runner and do a couple of mountain races every year, winning my age category and I took over 5 mins off the Nail Can Hill W50+ record last year. Hills are my friend. It's just that a long gradual 1km climb (even though I agree it is not usually hard by any means) is not exactly what I'm looking for in the last 1km of a 10k run! Especially if I want a fast 10K time. If I want a good placing, then that's exactly what I want, the longer & steeper the better for me!

It all depends on what you want out of that run.

It is certainly not a bad hill, and nothing to fear.

Edited by southy, 17 February 2009 - 11:07 AM.

[loneranger]

wildcoyte, on Nov 20 2008, 08:28 AM, said:

Hi all it's wildcoyte and my mum says that she might let me go down in april for the 10k and stay down and watch the half marathon and full marathon! YES i'm going to canberra

WC OUT

Wildcoyte
It will be great to see you and Mum (Amanda) cheering on your fellow Sutherland runners (Denise N; Bob F; Tim Y and myself) whilst we undertake the Marathon. You would already be aware that no half marathon is on this weekend (8/3 - Weston Creek Half Marathon and 17/5 - Canberra Half Marathon). Undertake the 10km race, do your best but most of all, relax and enjoy it. I'll return the favour by cheering you on.

Carmen, on Feb 17 2009, 11:09 AM, said:

It was the 8 schooners I had for lunch that did it  

Carmen
what a training program, is that before or after the run?

[loneranger]

Carmen, on Feb 18 2009, 12:38 PM, said:

Both longeranger.  I believe all good training plans should include suitable carbo loading prior to a run, and adequate hydration after a run.

carmen
I want that training program. I have a liking for a quiet amberfluild especially after a run. Before a run is interesting.

[Horrie]

Carmen, on Feb 19 2009, 11:27 PM, said:

I'm joking really mate, if I had beers before a run I'd lose my guts for sure.  I'm not horrie.

Always happy to enjoy a beer during an ultra Carmen. You have to pass the hours away somehow. I don't know how I'd go racing 10km with beers though. It could get very interesting.

[Ewen]

wildcoyte, on Oct 11 2008, 11:36 AM, said:

Hi i was wondering if the Canberra 10km coruse is worth doing next year as i would like to do it as my mum has been away the last three years that i have been asking her to take but this year shes going on hols a little bit later and i was wondering if it was a course?

WildCoyte, what does "it was a course" mean?

Carmen, on Feb 16 2009, 01:39 PM, said:

I reckon the Canberra 10km is pretty much dead flat but that's just me.  It's good fun though, you pass the crowd a few times so it's definitely a good time to wear the CR gear; you'll get loads of cheers.

No it's not. It's hilly. You run up a hill 5 times and the last km is gradually uphill. In the old days the 10k race was on a faster course which ran down to the lake and once around Central Basin of LBG (impossible to do now because of the participant numbers).

Being a track runner, I'd prefer a course that ran down to Bowen Drive then did 8 (flat) laps of 1k before running back up the hill (once) to the finish.

There are faster 10ks in Canberra: The Canberra Times Fun Run and the Runners Shop 10k (if it's not windy!). The Marathon Eve 10k is a good course for spectators, and for runners who enjoy spectator support. It's worth doing, but just not the fastest 10k course around, that's all.

[undercover brother]

Carmen, on Feb 20 2009, 04:45 PM, said:

Everyone seems to have differing opinions on what is a hill and what isn't.

a hill

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[Whippet Man]

Oh crap, I have to go up that this year.

[deadcat]

last year i ran the sri chinmoy half on the nearby telopea oval which has a similar incline/decline profile, and after 10 or so laps the hills do get to you both physically and mentally..
but i'll be in this one.. looking forward to it!   marshalled at the last years and saw a f-wit leaving the telopea park after having wedding photos done clip a runner.. total disregard, couldn't believe it..

[SMC42K]

Horrie, on Feb 19 2009, 03:59 PM, said:

Always happy to enjoy a beer during an ultra Carmen. You have to pass the hours away somehow. I don't know how I'd go racing 10km with beers though. It could get very interesting.

I once shared a flagon of sherry the night before an 8km fun run. Does that qualify? I must admit the mid course feeling was VERY interesting.

As for the Canberra marathon eve 10km, I have done it 3 or 4 times & find it a bit boring, considering the possible choices of courses they could have used. I would much prefer it if the course went right down to Lake Burley Griffin & back. It would then be much more picturesque but then maybe the organisers are restricted by what they have to work with. As for the "hill", there is a slight climb of about 800m which you must do 3 times but it is hardly worth worrying about.