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[chops]

HillsAths1, on May 14 2010, 10:50 AM, said:

Perhaps if we tell the population that there is a Gay and Lesbian parade on Anzac Pde with people running around in skimpy outfits we might get bigger crowds....Just a thought.

You might get more entrants if you told them there was a Gay and Lesbian parade on Anzac Pde with people running around in skimpy outfits

[chops]

frankie17, on May 14 2010, 10:49 PM, said:

I suggest 2 of the following 3 are sensible fashion:

(1) shorts
(2) t-shirt
(3) stilettos

And at fifty, maybe an extra supportive boulder holder.

[Spaghetti]

Hi Wayne

Thank you for making improvements to this year's marathon, especially getting rid of that concrete hell aka the City West Link.

Two points I'd like to make:
1) I didn't see anything in your plans to ensure cool weather conditions on the day.
2) What type of construction will the Hyde Park bridge be?  Not a Maccabian one I hope.
3) Please ensure you provide a good quality finisher's running singlet; not a thick cotton t-shirt again.
4) Did you consider taking the marathon all the way down to Bare Island at La Perouse and back along Anzac Pde, or possibly starting the marathon earlier and going through Port Botany oil refinery and taking advantage of the 3rd runway.

[JBee]

I'll be back for marathon #2 this year after my first last year. Running over the bridge at the start and finishing at the Opera House is just awesome. Don't really care where it goes for the 40 odd km in between! City West Link was a challenge last year, and coming back over the Western Distributor even more so, but a marathon isn't meant to be easy! All adds to the challenge as far as I'm concerned, and in a sick way I was looking forward to that particular challenge again this year! Oh well - I'm sure I won't miss it really!
And Wayne - you're doing a terrific job - looking forward to another fantastic event!

[photogirl]

frankie17, on May 14 2010, 10:49 PM, said:

I suggest 2 of the following 3 are sensible fashion:

(1) shorts
(2) t-shirt
(3) stilettos

Very funny frankie and chops (for the extra supportive boulder holder suggestion)...

[Hallac]

Chich, on May 4 2010, 06:44 PM, said:

Hi aDrain

I live near Southampton. Hope you enjoyed The Brighton Marathon it seems to have had good reviews.

Thanks for the course profile for Sydney, its hard to get an idea of scale on such a long race when the course profile is so squashed up. On a scale of one to ten how hilly do you think it is?

Near Southampton - might that be Chichester?  Done London and Paris as well (2003) and whilst Sydney feels a hillier City, the actual marathon course looks fairly flat - a few gentle hills - I'd say it was pretty similar to the other two or only marginally worse.  My first marathon was the New Forest back in '91 - a bit further along the coast from you - now that was hilly, for a road marathon.  But I think I'll be competing - my first marathon since 2003 now ITB issues are behind me.

Good luck

Andy

[SlingRunner]

Considering to do this one.

How does the new course compare to Gold Coast & Melbourne? say between 1-10 scale in terms of difficulty?

thanks in advance

[frankie17]

SlingRunner, on May 16 2010, 10:59 AM, said:

Considering to do this one.

How does the new course compare to Gold Coast & Melbourne? say between 1-10 scale in terms of difficulty?

thanks in advance

Harder than both gcm (2 out of 10) and melbourne. (4 out of 10). I would say 5 out of 10 for the new course. Find them all on mapmyrun and look at the elevation profiles.

[SlingRunner]

Thanks, I've looked at map my run elevation profile and it seems the new Sydney course is downhill after km 30. Is this correct? If the tank is not empty by then, presumably sustaining goal pace in the last 10k is a good possibility.

[Wayne Larden]

sl56, on May 8 2010, 01:15 AM, said:

Hi,
I hope to do the bridge run again this year.
A question for Wayne Larden -
as one of those in the under 50min group
who was caught behind all the other groups at last years start,
will you been able to prevent it happening again this year?
Other than the start it was a great event, the volunteers and everyone else involved are great.

Hi there

We are hopefully going to solve the problem with the Bridge Run start from last year by separating the C group for all races and holding them on the side street under the Harbour Bridge (where we previously held the media and police vehicles). That will allow us to have only the A and B groups on South Alfred Street and thus separate them much more effectively.
Thanks
Wayne

[miraball]

I think I'd like to enter the half.
I've searched the website but can't seem to find street by street directions, or approximate km markers, only the map. Does anyone have a link for this? I'd like to familiarise myself with the course on the weekend.

[frankie17]

miraball, on May 18 2010, 08:21 AM, said:

I think I'd like to enter the half.
I've searched the website but can't seem to find street by street directions, or approximate km markers, only the map. Does anyone have a link for this? I'd like to familiarise myself with the course on the weekend.

It is not up yet.  I think they are yet to officially measure this new course so it is yet to be finalised.  Why don't you build your own on mapmyrun, print it out and take that with you?

[Wayne Larden]

frankie17, on May 17 2010, 05:26 PM, said:

It is not up yet. I think they are yet to officially measure this new course so it is yet to be finalised. Why don't you build your own on mapmyrun, print it out and take that with you?

Correct. We only have approximate km markers so i'm reluctant to put them up until we do the official measure. That is taking place at the end of this month and it will take another week before we have the full maps with km and aid station locations - but then they will be 100% accurate. So first fortnight of June they will be up.

Many thanks
Wayne

[Brick]

Wayne Larden, on May 18 2010, 09:40 AM, said:

Correct. We only have approximate km markers so i'm reluctant to put them up until we do the official measure. That is taking place at the end of this month and it will take another week before we have the full maps with km and aid station locations - but then they will be 100% accurate. So first fortnight of June they will be up.

Many thanks
Wayne

Congratulations Wayne on keeping us in the loop with everything that is happening for the Blackmores Marathon.
It really is appreciated.

[frankie17]

Wayne Larden, on May 18 2010, 09:40 AM, said:

So first fortnight of June they will be up.

Many thanks
Wayne

Magnifique.  I daresay the Striders won't be changing their practice course any time soon...maybe in 2012?!  

[Wayne Larden]

Hi guys

I just got on that mapmyrun site, it's pretty awesome. I just can't work out how to pull off the course profile. Any advice? I also noted that when I mapped it there was a finish distance of 43k or thereabouts - not sure why. We may be altering some of the turnaround points when we do our measure so that may allow us to get it the same distance as what's on mapmyrun but you never know when technology is involved I guess. If anyone can send me the profile I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks
Wayne

[aDrain]

Hi Wayne,

There is a checkbox in the top right hand corner of the map "Elevation".

That's what you want to click.

Can you post a link when the official Map My Run map is up?

[CQ1]

I also got around 43k on mapmyrun.  Have altered some of the turnaround points and got a course of 40k if you want to use that - might make my target time a bit easier!!

Looking forward to coming over east to do first event in Sydney

[snickpreview]

Put myself in for the full marathon (my #2 mara) and hoping to at least get my butt in to proper training to get a good time! Good to see the new course and at least the fabled 33km marker isn't up that damn hill at the turnaround...

[Wayne Larden]

CQ1, on May 23 2010, 06:43 AM, said:

I also got around 43k on mapmyrun. Have altered some of the turnaround points and got a course of 40k if you want to use that - might make my target time a bit easier!!

Looking forward to coming over east to do first event in Sydney

g'day, can you email me the profile of your map? e: wayne.larden@pont3.com

Thanks
Wayne

[TheLogicDump]

I'm looking to enter the half marathon (would be my first long distance event) but have a few questions about the bib group selection section. As I have never run a half (or even a 10k race) before I don't have a solid goal time in mind at the moment but expect it to be between 2h and 2h30min which puts me in the 3rd bib group. This I am cool with and have no issues about, but I was wondering what if during my training period I realise I am more capable than I thought and readjust the goal down to closer to 2h which is the 2nd bib group. Do you handle bib group swaps or just recommended at this point to just run in the 3rd group? I am not overly concerned I just thought I should ask advice first.

[Wayne Larden]

lardbucket, on May 25 2010, 08:39 PM, said:

I'm looking to enter the half marathon (would be my first long distance event) but have a few questions about the bib group selection section. As I have never run a half (or even a 10k race) before I don't have a solid goal time in mind at the moment but expect it to be between 2h and 2h30min which puts me in the 3rd bib group. This I am cool with and have no issues about, but I was wondering what if during my training period I realise I am more capable than I thought and readjust the goal down to closer to 2h which is the 2nd bib group. Do you handle bib group swaps or just recommended at this point to just run in the 3rd group? I am not overly concerned I just thought I should ask advice first.

Hi Lardbucket

This is possible technically, although we haven't done it in the past, as you can imagine the administration is a little time consuming if we get a lot. However, as a Cool Runner we can sort that out for you. If you feel you have improved considerably between now and a few weeks out contact the office and ask for a change of start groups. Probably best to do that by emailing us at e: info@sydneyrunningfestival.org

Cheers
Wayne

[TheLogicDump]

Thanks Wayne, I don't honestly think I will need to do it but I was just curious. I appreciate the quick response.

[aDrain]

Wayne,

Another one for you. Will there be training guides etc posted on the website? At the moment the training link refers you to the Blackmores Fitness and Energy community (which is all a bit generic really) or to join the FaceBook group, but when one isn't a Facebooker .....

There was stuff on sydneymarathon.org in previous years wasn't there?

[shrek]

Wayne Larden, on May 25 2010, 02:01 PM, said:

g'day, can you email me the profile of your map? e: wayne.larden@pont3.com

Thanks
Wayne

Wayne, will there be any discounted public transport travel to/ from the event for entrants this year?

[Soundasapound]

Can you do Sydney M on 14 weeks training?

Ive done Melbourne before and jokingly suggested my friend last time I was in Sydney (from Adelaide) we should do the Blackmorehs HM, which he agreed. Today he decided we should do the full marathon an if we dont finish so be it. He has not done more than the City to Surf before so I went along with the idea. But is it feasible? Is it better to enter the half with the likelihood of success or go for glory and have a good chance of not making it...but we just might? I believe 5.30 is the cut off?

[The Sloth]

Soundasapound, on May 27 2010, 04:33 PM, said:

Can you do Sydney M on 14 weeks training?

    
   Yes.


    

What Soundasapound didn't ask but could have, on May 27 2010, 04:33 PM, said:

Will we run to our full potential in Sydney M when we are starting from a reasonably low/moderate base with only 14 weeks training?

  
   Probably not. But if you only want to finish under cut off then this shouldn't matter too much.

Edited by The Sloth, 27 May 2010 - 05:24 PM.

[chops]

Soundasapound, on May 27 2010, 04:33 PM, said:

Is it better to enter the half with the likelihood of success or go for glory and have a good chance of not making it...but we just might?

Depends on your definition of success.

[Soundasapound]

chops, on May 28 2010, 01:33 AM, said:

Depends on your definition of success.

Both of us finishing a marathon in under 5.5 hrs

[Wayne Larden]

shrek, on May 26 2010, 08:56 AM, said:

Wayne, will there be any discounted public transport travel to/ from the event for entrants this year?

G'day Shrek

Yes, I can confirm that we will once again be providing an integrated ticket (free travel on public transport - trains, buses and ferries) on the day of the event. Simply show your chest bib. We are also securing additional bus services from the Northern Beaches and I believe there will be additional train services.

Cheers
Wayne

[Wayne Larden]

aDrain, on May 26 2010, 01:16 AM, said:

Wayne,

Another one for you. Will there be training guides etc posted on the website? At the moment the training link refers you to the Blackmores Fitness and Energy community (which is all a bit generic really) or to join the FaceBook group, but when one isn't a Facebooker .....

There was stuff on sydneymarathon.org in previous years wasn't there?

Hi aDrain

Blackmores will be hosting the training programs, I agree they aren't tailored for the serious runner necessarily and they are really there to cater for the masses.

If you want one of the previous years programs I think I still have them so can send one through to you to follow if you like? Email me at wayne.larden@pont3.com and I'll sort it out for you. Let me know which event you want to train for and what category you would class yourself as (advanced, medium, beginner).

They were designed by Pat Carroll so they are pretty comprehensive. I'm also happy to post on CoolRunning if there are others who would like to download (assuming I can attach documents??).

Let me know all.

Rgds
Wayne

[Wayne Larden]

aDrain, on May 26 2010, 01:16 AM, said:

Wayne,

Another one for you. Will there be training guides etc posted on the website? At the moment the training link refers you to the Blackmores Fitness and Energy community (which is all a bit generic really) or to join the FaceBook group, but when one isn't a Facebooker .....

There was stuff on sydneymarathon.org in previous years wasn't there?

Hi again

On the facebook stuff, if you can (or any others) join up, it is being monitored by Peter Brett, a nine times world cross country rep and Comm Games 10k rep - so he can answer any specific training questions you may have in the leadup to the event.

Rgds
Wayne

[aDrain]

Wayne Larden, on May 28 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

Hi aDrain

Blackmores will be hosting the training programs, I agree they aren't tailored for the serious runner necessarily and they are really there to cater for the masses.

If you want one of the previous years programs I think I still have them so can send one through to you to follow if you like? Email me at wayne.larden@pont3.com and I'll sort it out for you. Let me know which event you want to train for and what category you would class yourself as (advanced, medium, beginner).

They were designed by Pat Carroll so they are pretty comprehensive. I'm also happy to post on CoolRunning if there are others who would like to download (assuming I can attach documents??).

Let me know all.

Rgds
Wayne

Thanks Wayne, have emailed you. Personally I think that would be a good idea to post them on CR. There are always training program questions, not just for Sydney.

[langswm]

Wayne Larden, on May 28 2010, 01:04 PM, said:

On the facebook stuff, if you can (or any others) join up, it is being monitored by Peter Brett, a nine times world cross country rep and Comm Games 10k rep -
Rgds
Wayne

That may be so, Lardy...but he cant play golf!

[shrek]

Wayne Larden, on May 28 2010, 12:57 PM, said:

G'day Shrek

Yes, I can confirm that we will once again be providing an integrated ticket (free travel on public transport - trains, buses and ferries) on the day of the event. Simply show your chest bib. We are also securing additional bus services from the Northern Beaches and I believe there will be additional train services.

Cheers
Wayne

Free travel- good stuff. Thanks Wayne.

[frankie17]

shrek, on May 29 2010, 02:23 AM, said:

Free travel- good stuff. Thanks Wayne.

Now all we have to do is keep an eye out for which train lines are closed for maintenance.

[Wayne Larden]

frankie17, on May 28 2010, 05:03 PM, said:

Now all we have to do is keep an eye out for which train lines are closed for maintenance.

Correct! W

[thomo]

shrek, on May 29 2010, 02:23 AM, said:

Free travel- good stuff. Thanks Wayne.

frankie17, on May 29 2010, 09:03 AM, said:

Now all we have to do is keep an eye out for which train lines are closed for maintenance.

Wayne Larden, on Jun 3 2010, 10:30 AM, said:

Correct! W

http://www.cityrail....rk_calendar.pdf

Quote

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September (weekend)
Northern Line
Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield.
A shuttle train service will operate between Epping and Chatswood via Macquarie Park.
North Shore Line
Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Gordon.
Newcastle & Central Coast Line
Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Central.
Hunter Line
Buses replace trains between Scone and Newcastle and also between Dungog, Telarah and Newcastle.

[Wayne Larden]

ElastoplastAU, on Jun 2 2010, 10:21 PM, said:

I agree, it ould be great to see the training plans on here! Using a very basic one at the moment. The Blackmores Facebook group is useful http://www.facebook....ackmores?ref=ts We're also having Q and A sessions with a PT and running comps to win Elastoplast sports kits http://www.facebook.com/ElastoplastAU

G'day ElastoplastAU, would you mind dropping me an email to chat offline? E: wayne.larden@pont3.com

Thanks
Wayne

[frankie17]

thomo, on Jun 3 2010, 10:44 AM, said:

http://www.cityrail....rk_calendar.pdf

Thanks Thomo.

There no-one like Cityrail to stuff everybody up MONTHS in advance.  

[ElastoplastAU]

Wayne Larden, on Jun 3 2010, 02:06 PM, said:

G'day ElastoplastAU, would you mind dropping me an email to chat offline? E: wayne.larden@pont3.com

Thanks
Wayne

Thanks Wayne, have just e mailed you!

[coco1]

well after getting crook the week before the half my motivation has been severly tested. I think it is time to enter so that i have another goal. over the bronchitis - go away rain you are testing my patience and my diet. it is easy to run in rain if there is a reason- not so much when not entered into anything.

well after this i will do it- enter that is.

i'm coming to get you 1hr 44

[ElastoplastAU]

coco1, on Jun 4 2010, 03:08 PM, said:

well after getting crook the week before the half my motivation has been severly tested. I think it is time to enter so that i have another goal. over the bronchitis - go away rain you are testing my patience and my diet. it is easy to run in rain if there is a reason- not so much when not entered into anything.

well after this i will do it- enter that is.

i'm coming to get you 1hr 44

Struggling with the same motivation issues here! Much easier to train when you have an event to aim for. 1 hr 44 is a great goal to have.

[aDrain]

Just driving home and passing Callan Park at Rozelle. Young guy ran across the road (using the pedestrian lights), jumped the raging torrent in the gutter, shirtless, bright orange Nike Frees, and of course completely drenched.

Commitment - good on him!

[aDrain]

frankie17, on Jun 3 2010, 04:03 PM, said:

There no-one like Cityrail to stuff everybody up MONTHS in advance.  

I know its a complete pain, but are they really stuffing people up months in advance, or giving fair warning (I really can't believe I'm "defending" cityrail).

I'd suggest stuffing up is to tell you a few days beforehand?

[Laimelde]

aDrain, on Jun 4 2010, 05:05 PM, said:

I know its a complete pain, but are they really stuffing people up months in advance, or giving fair warning (I really can't believe I'm "defending" cityrail).

I'd suggest stuffing up is to tell you a few days beforehand?

I agree with the definition aDrain, but for those of us who are wholly reliant on public transport, it feels like they are stuffing up our day/s anyway. And yes, I fully understand that trackwork and maintenance are necessary evils in order to have good transport the rest of the time. But sometimes knowing that its going to happen doesn't prevent it from being a pain -Cityrail has an amazing knack for scheduling trackwork on the weekends that I have to travel..


Anyhow.. I just got off my butt and entered the Half like I've been meaning to for weeks. My second HM. Hoping to crack 2:15.

[Unlikelyrunner]

I am probably in for the half, a good prep for the Melbourne full mara!  Im going to give my PB of 1:44:53 one hell of a shake and as I did low 1:46's at the SMH Half in May and have done the GC full mara since I reckon I should be bang on target - health permitting of course

[Luckylegs]

I'm in for the marathon;  it'll be my 11th since my first marathon at 70 in 2000 (i.e. AD!).      LL

[Walrus]

Inspirational stuff Lucky Legs.

Best of luck.

I'll be entering my second Syd Marathon, having not done it since 2006.

Looking forward to the course changes and always love running through Oxford St getting cheered on by the boys, girls and those in between.

I've stacked on a lazy 15-ish kilos since my last marathon in late 2008 so I'lll be hanging on for grim death with the 4:30 pacer.

W.

[Rock Doctor]

I am in for the marathon. Firstly I was a 4hr pacer, then after a good run a Christchurch Marathon is decided I would have a crack at a PB, then another change of plan I have entered as 3:45 pacer as part of my training for Kepler Challenge