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[Sub50]

Thought I would start a separate thread for keeping track of days/times for training around the North Shore........

I will be out running from Wyatt Ave to Acron Oval (part of the Strider's Equaliser course) on Sunday....aiming for a 7am start.

[TropicThunder]

Sub, I'll see you there.

[Sub50]

TropicThunder, on Nov 24 2010, 08:35 PM, said:

Sub, I'll see you there.

great...might run from home if feeling good....would be going past Glen Street around 6:45ish....might see you there!

[TropicThunder]

Sub50, on Nov 24 2010, 08:43 PM, said:

great...might run from home if feeling good....would be going past Glen Street around 6:45ish....might see you there!

Okay......I take it we're not driving up there then.......

Had Caleb & B1 destroy me last week - i guess it's your turn this weekend

[buzzlightyear]

Keep us updated if Heading Zenith to Quarry Road, Hornsby
Equaliser is too   Soft!!

[TropicThunder]

buzzlightyear, on Nov 25 2010, 11:08 AM, said:

Keep us updated if Heading Zenith to Quarry Road, Hornsby
Equaliser is too   Soft!!

Buzzer - suggest you join us and then make that assumption, I don't believe any run with Sub50 (a definite BB favourite) will be that soft.

After your little jaunt you've got coming up - you'll need some leg speed, so we'll see you up there soon.

[Sub50]

just confirming a 7am start at Wyatt Ave. planning on running up Forest Way to get there. Glen St at 6:45.

[Hamburglar]

I will be there. Looking forward to it.

[TropicThunder]

Yeah - I'm still in - let's hope it's not so smokey tomorrow,

meet at Wyatt, I'll get there around the houses, not Forest Way

[Hamburglar]

This sunday, sub50 and I are doing a lap of Manly Dam + a lap of North head. Meeting at corner of King St and Arana St at 6:15 if anyone is keen.

[TropicThunder]

Hamburglar, on Dec 2 2010, 08:04 PM, said:

This sunday, sub50 and I are doing a lap of Manly Dam + a lap of North head. Meeting at corner of King St and Arana St at 6:15 if anyone is keen.

Guys, Still on?? I'm up for something tomorrow morning. Sub if you want a lift let me know.......

[Hamburglar]

Yep - still on. See ya there.

[Hamburglar]

Good 27k today with sub50 and TropicThunder - also saw Jo B out on the trails. Next week is Oxford Falls TBC.

[Slug]

TropicThunder, has details of this weekend's trackwork been confirmed yet?

[TropicThunder]

We'll wait for the man - Sub50 for the plan,

Definitely on, around 6-6:30am, so book it in - just the location to be sorted

[Easy Tiger]

Burglar, how hilly is Oxford Falls, how far you guys running?

[Sub50]

Hi All,

As mentioned was thinking of running from my place in Frenchs Forest out to Oxford falls, along fire trails to Deep Creek (on Narrabeen lake). From there a bit of a unknown but head back into the bush. Have been told there are trails that link up out there and come back out towards Oxford falls/ Forest Way.

It is about 10km to Deep Creek from my place so guessing 20km+ for the day. No water out there so suggest a camel or equivalent.

There are some hills, but nothing too serious on the bit of the trail I know.

PM me for a starting address. Start at 6:15am, should be back by 9am at latest.

Sub50 (Scott)

[Hamburglar]

See you at your place sub50.

Tiger - never run at Oxford falls even though very close to my place. Looking at around 2 hours or so.

[Sub50]

Easy Tiger, on Dec 10 2010, 06:12 PM, said:

Burglar, how hilly is Oxford Falls, how far you guys running?

Easy Tiger, just had a look at the trace from one of my runs down this way......there is less than 300m change cumulative to Narrabeen lake.....imagine would be similar on the rest of the run. I have attached the trace, I went on to Mona vale on this run, so just take the first 10km or so into account.

Sub50

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[Easy Tiger]

Sub50, on Dec 10 2010, 08:51 PM, said:

Easy Tiger, just had a look at the trace from one of my runs down this way......there is less than 300m change cumulative to Narrabeen lake.....imagine would be similar on the rest of the run. I have attached the trace, I went on to Mona vale on this run, so just take the first 10km or so into account.

Sub50

Thanks mate, keen to join you guys. Just need to check with my regular training partner and the state of my body after an 800m tomorrow.

[Hallac]

What sort of pace are you guys running.  I'd like to follow on a future weekend but not sure I can keep up?

Andy

[Sub50]

Hallac, on Dec 11 2010, 03:53 PM, said:

What sort of pace are you guys running.  I'd like to follow on a future weekend but not sure I can keep up?

Andy

Hi Andy,

We won't be setting the world on fire, last week we ran for 27km at 6min/km. Don't expect we will be too much faster than that.......there might also be a trail back up into Terry Hills, not sure.

More the merrier so don't be shy come along if you are free.

Starters at the moment:
Tropic
Hamburglar
Sub50

Slug holding off for next weeks adventure....something about a hangover  

[Dave]

The Striders 6ft trainign group did a run through similar territory last year but I wasnt with them and buggered if Ic can find a map or even GPS route.

Would like to join up with you guys, but other duties tomorrow am, what about a Sat am run next week, I'm trying to double up on the weekends with longer runs both days?

[Jo Be]

I did the one you are referring to Dave. It's a nice 30km hit out (mostly trail with a few joining roads through Oxford Falls, Cromer and Narrabeen). I was familiar with most of it though there were a couple of hazy bits that I hadn't done previously. Happy to lead anyone game enough to give it a try. No guarantees we won't get a tad lost ... but hey ... extra training right?

[Easy Tiger]

Thanks boys, but i'll be skipping this one. Hopefully join you guys another time.

[Hallac]

Sub50, on Dec 11 2010, 04:42 PM, said:

Hi Andy,

We won't be setting the world on fire, last week we ran for 27km at 6min/km. Don't expect we will be too much faster than that.......there might also be a trail back up into Terry Hills, not sure.

More the merrier so don't be shy come along if you are free.

Starters at the moment:
Tropic
Hamburglar
Sub50

Slug holding off for next weeks adventure....something about a hangover  

Thanks for the offer - always good to find new runs locally but alas wife still has arm in plaster so I'm called on to do some chauffeurring in the morning so can't stray too far from home on an uncertain timescale. So I'll be running Perimeter Trail and Long Trail by myself in the morning for a nice gentle 22kms.

Next Sat and Sun look clear at the moment so hope to be free to join up with someone (not too quick ) either day.

Andy

[Hamburglar]

Nice run this morning exploring a few new trails. I was going to race SMC half next weekend, but have decided not to. I am thinking a visit to Terry Hills is on the cards. Happy to do this Saturday morning if you are keen Dave. 6am.

Please see map of proposed run. Duck Hole, West head Rd, Centre Track, McCarrs Creek Rd, Perimeter to Track for a rep (or 2) of Smith's creek (rise of apx 160m). 21k. Two laps of Smith's creek would be 26k or thereabouts. See link for details.

http://www.mapmyrun....129213102079176

[Hallac]

May join you if I can get the legs moving a bit more.  Slow 15kms this morning.  I usually hit Duck Holes from behind the fire station off McCarrs Creek Road (Terry Hills Trail).  For the hills on Smiths Creek I usually just do the bottom 1.2kms if doing repeats as this is the steepest bit (120m climb) rather than running the whole trail twice (or more if just hills).  Looks like my house has fallen into the crater caused by your 7 mile marker!

Andy

[dickyboy]

Mind if I tag along and invite some of the usual Manly suspects or is that too much of a circus ? The more the merrier when it comes to doing good old Smith Track.

[dickyboy]

Mind if I tag along and invite some of the usual Manly suspects or is that too much of a circus ? The more the merrier when it comes to doing good old Smith Track.

Chris - I must be so excited about running with you, I accidentally posted twice and don't know how to delete it.

Edited by dickyboy, 13 December 2010 - 11:55 AM.

[Dave]

Thanks Hamburglar, very interested, like you was also contemplating a SMC hit out (PB tilt) but need to keep the eye on March 12th so Terrey Hills and some new trails is very tempting!!

[Mexican]

Chris,

You can count me in for next weekend.  What day are you planning Saturday or Sunday?

It will be good to be back out running!!!!

[TropicThunder]

Hey Dave, bring your BB "angels" with you too.......

after recent catastrophic events on the beaches we need to chat

[Hamburglar]

dickyboy, on Dec 13 2010, 12:28 PM, said:

Mind if I tag along and invite some of the usual Manly suspects or is that too much of a circus ? The more the merrier when it comes to doing good old Smith Track.

Bring them along Dickyboy. Those boys keep the pace honest!

Let's lock in Saturday morning - 6am on the corner of Yulong and McCarrs Creek Rd.

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For the hills on Smiths Creek I usually just do the bottom 1.2kms if doing repeats as this is the steepest bit (120m climb) rather than running the whole trail twice (or more if just hills).

Thanks Hallac, good tip. Will plan to do a few reps.

[Sub50]

I have a wedding on Friday but at the same time we are staying with my folks. So there would be plenty of support with the kids on the Saturday morning. Also will be in Mona Vale, just at the bottom of McCarrs Creek Rd.

What to do what to do.....I am a 50/50 at the moment, Less if Lou sees this post  

[Hamburglar]

See attached for where we went yesterday if interested.

Dickyboy has provided some excellent websites with good maps of trails in the area...

Nobmob mountain biking website

Walking Coastal website

Lots of trails to explore. Who needs the blue mountains???

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[Slug]

Hamburglar, on Dec 13 2010, 02:42 PM, said:

Let's lock in Saturday morning - 6am on the corner of Yulong and McCarrs Creek Rd.

I'll see you guys there, looking forward to having a trot with the Northern Beaches stable.

[Hallac]

My youngest has volunteered to man a water and jelly snakes stop at the half way point (i.e. outside my house if she's up) - well, half-way assuming you only do Smiths Creek once!

Andy

[Sub50]

we had an alternate transport day for work, where if you arrived by public transport or ride/run you got a free breakfast.

So instead of running the usual way over Roseville Bridge I went via the Equaliser track and out to St Ives. While there I found lots of secret six foot training going on.....my knowledge of cool runners faces is not great....but there must have been some beer betters in there. All looking keen and fit.

Anyone want to own up?  

[Dave]

That would probably be the St Ives Striders chapter who run equaliser some mornings!

[Hallac]

Hamburglar, on Dec 12 2010, 04:30 PM, said:

Nice run this morning exploring a few new trails. I was going to race SMC half next weekend, but have decided not to. I am thinking a visit to Terry Hills is on the cards. Happy to do this Saturday morning if you are keen Dave. 6am.

Please see map of proposed run. Duck Hole, West head Rd, Centre Track, McCarrs Creek Rd, Perimeter to Track for a rep (or 2) of Smith's creek (rise of apx 160m). 21k. Two laps of Smith's creek would be 26k or thereabouts. See link for details.

http://www.mapmyrun....129213102079176

Is the run still on tomorrow morning?  6am still or do we get a lie in?

Andy

[TropicThunder]

Hallac, on Dec 17 2010, 12:37 PM, said:

Is the run still on tomorrow morning?  6am still or do we get a lie in?

Andy

Tropic is definitely in - Andy we've been making it early to ensure minimal disruption to both our wives' social engagements and our weekend household duites................

[Slug]

I'll be there, see you at the the corner of Yulong and McCarrs Creek Rd. 6am...

[Hamburglar]

Yep. See you all there.

[Slug]

Slug, on Dec 17 2010, 04:20 PM, said:

I'll be there, see you at the the corner of Yulong and McCarrs Creek Rd. 6am...

Sorry boys deja vu again, I'm out. I've been led a stray by work colleagues and mates. I blame my youth and the fact I don't have a wife to keep me locked up. This time of year is dangerous, and hopefully I can earn some level of respect soon.

Have a good run!

[Hamburglar]

Slug, on Dec 17 2010, 06:40 PM, said:

Sorry boys deja vu again, I'm out. I've been led a stray by work colleagues and mates. I blame my youth and the fact I don't have a wife to keep me locked up. This time of year is dangerous, and hopefully I can earn some level of respect soon.

Have a good run!

The fact that you are young should mean that you can back up from a big night! C'mon!

[Hallac]

TropicThunder, on Dec 17 2010, 02:06 PM, said:

Tropic is definitely in - Andy we've been making it early to ensure minimal disruption to both our wives' social engagements and our weekend household duites................

With a house full of women (wife and 3 daughters) that's what I'm trying to get away from!

[Dave]

Slug, just come straight from the nightclub, you'll be right!

I'll be there and looking forward to meeting the rest of the Nth Beaches chapter...

[Slug]

Dave, on Dec 17 2010, 10:39 PM, said:

Slug, just come straight from the nightclub, you'll be right!

Anyone going via Darling Harbour on their way to Terry Hills this morning?

I have the Asics on...

[Hallac]

Good run out this morning.  21.5kms and perfect conditions.  Thanks to the guys (Paul, Dave, Chris and Duncan) for waiting for me - hope I didn't slow you down too much.

Next time you're up here we can start from my place - refreshments on tap although not sure about the egg and bacon sarnies for Tropic, and maybe have to ban Hamburglar from using the loo!

Andy