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[Twopennys]

Hi All,

New Years resolutions and all that - thought I'd get in early for creating a thread for this years Hellgate Gorge Fat Ass.

I'm locking in Saturday 17 April.

So who wants to join me for the most fun you can have standing up

Will update the Fat Ass page anon.

Cheers, 2P

Edit: Fat Ass Calendar and the Hellgate site now updated

http://www.coolrunni...=Hellgate_Gorge

Edited by Twopennys, 07 January 2010 - 11:37 PM.

[Martin Dugdale]

but of course

[SlowManiac]

Sounds good to me. Camping up there sounds good too.

This run is a highlight of my year.

[Koala1]

Thinking about it.  Not sure, but tempted

[Nickelass]

Count me in - sounds like fun.

[Spud]

I was reminded of the climb up to Oaky many times on the AAWT, similar but through dense shrub.
Look forward to it 2P, a BM's classic.

[milov]

will this be the year for a bouncing off the 12gate?

milov

[rodthehornet]

I'm a tentative, maybe, possilbe, probable.  Done this twice and the score is 1-1.  Sort of need to get some revenge.  Will be back doing road stuff then hopefully training for GCM, but would be fun to break up the training.

Hornet

[Mister G]

Ho ho ho ho....

[rodthehornet]

2P,

You might need wave starts this year if Canberra gets cancelled    

[Spud]

rodthehornet, on Jan 8 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

2P,

You might need wave starts this year if Canberra gets cancelled    

Shhhh!

[trailpuddin]

Koala1, on Jan 8 2010, 10:01 AM, said:

Thinking about it.  Not sure, but tempted

Koala1 and I are both in! (like you get a say in it K1   ). Planning to camp.

[Horrie]

Team HorrieBel will be there. Couldn't possibly miss out on this much fun.

[Twopennys]

rodthehornet, on Jan 8 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

2P,

You might need wave starts this year if Canberra gets cancelled    

Not sure those namby pamny road runners would appreciate the slog up to Oaky or the descent into Hellgate (even though it has been graded) be fun to watch though.

Looks like a bumper field already!

I'll definitely be camping and will do the water drop thingee at Blood Filly (also can put drops out further afield if anyone is contemplating BOTW) on Friday night - happy for someone else to volunteer to do a drop on Blacks Range.

The Hellgate Tree beckons....

[Koala1]

trailpuddin, on Jan 8 2010, 08:16 PM, said:

Koala1 and I are both in! (like you get a say in it K1   ). Planning to camp.

Seems like I'm in then  

Better get back out training on Kedumba.......

[Thomas]

I'm in. HG is one of the best fatass' on the calendar. Love running the last 10k of 6ft on fresh legs.

[iangallagher16]

Would this be a good course to run in prep for TNF100 in May? Or would it be too soon? im a newbie bear in mind!

[Mister G]

Ian, if you can't run 45km in April, you will be in really big trouble trying to run 100km in May.

[iangallagher16]

Mister G, on Mar 4 2010, 02:57 PM, said:

Ian, if you can't run 45km in April, you will be in really big trouble trying to run 100km in May.

hahah yes quite! Im almost up to 60km for my long runs (dont intend on going any longer), i just was after some advice as to whether or not I did the fatass run in mid April my little legs would recover in time for TNF100.

[Thomas]

Unfortunately I can't do the 17th now.

So I'm going for the 10th April (premature ejaculation   ) hellgate. Any takers?

[Spud]

I may very well join you Tom, got a corporate triathlon that weekend, would suit me better.

[Thomas]

Good one Spud - I'll go easy on you  .

[jo0066]

I'm in for this.  Sounds like a great course and perfect prep for TNF - doing the soft option of the relay this year, but other goals to pursue later in the year...

What sort of numbers are we looking at now then?

James

[buzzlightyear]

I am in for the April 17 hit out - Being navigational challenged, I strong ask that other HGG newbies not follow me.
I believe the other SWEAT team members will be out as well, making it a nice training weekend for the team!!
Its the Full monty for me

Ian - HGG is in mid April - TNF is in Mid May. 4 weeks is plenty.

It is important for you to know that post HGG you would still need to follow up with the recovery runs and good post run nutrition intake. Running a 100km is not all about doing LSD as well. A nice 10km somwhere in-between is good for your soul (and your anarobic endurance) 10km is the basic building block for a lot of things...(I am sure SOMEONE Here will beg to diff)

[buzzlightyear]

As of today

2P
Martin
SlowManic
NickleAss
Jo0006
koala
TrailPuddin
Horrie
Bluebel
buzzlightyear

[ScamBullant]

Please add one scambullant to the list. Provided I can untangle my hamstrings by then.

[wadaye]

buzzlightyear, on Mar 16 2010, 12:28 PM, said:

As of today

2P
Martin
SlowManic
NickleAss
Jo0006
koala
TrailPuddin
Horrie
Bluebel
buzzlightyear

Count me in too. How long does the 100km take most people??? (I know there's no such thing as most people)

[wadaye]

PS I'm taking Saturday off work but I also work Sunday evening. Is this unheard of or impossible after taking the 100km, or is it completely out of the question (and so even more tantalising) and therefore the 46km the better option.

[EverReadyBunny]

I am interested too.
Great day out.

[Horrie]

Team HorrieBel are keen to go back to back on 10th and 17th April. All good training for Western States.

[RawAussieAthlete]

I'm in for 17th April but need a lift.
I'm coming from the Central Coast and can get a train somewhere for a pickup.
I'm keen to bring my bivy bag and camp.
I could be easily talked into either the 100km or 46km.

Edited by RawAussieAthlete, 16 March 2010 - 09:52 PM.

[Lynda]

I'm in (leave pass pending).

[Brick]

As long as the plantar fasciitis fixes itself I am in.
4 weeks is heaps of time to fix it????

[wadaye]

RawAussieAthlete, on Mar 16 2010, 09:51 PM, said:

I'm in for 17th April but need a lift.
I'm coming from the Central Coast and can get a train somewhere for a pickup.
I'm keen to bring my bivy bag and camp.
I could be easily talked into either the 100km or 46km.

Hey Bro (forget your name, it's Dan from the GNW (failed!). Sure if you need a lift sometime, I'll have a pretty bushy car on the day).

I think I'll bring the bivy too even though it's 500g. Would you carry yours or drop it?

[wadaye]

I can see the course for the 46km but is there a course map for the 100km?

PS somebody mentioned something on the 10th as well???

[Johnbo]

Possibly in tbc. If yes will camp at Black Ranges.

I am also signed up for Marathon relay this year with Caleb, Jo0006 + one other, so short option for me.

johnbo

[trailpuddin]

Goodness me we might need wave starts this year! There's at least another half a dozen people I've spoken to over the last week who have said they are coming who haven't put their names down yet. Bags the early wave   ...as long as I can get to Jenolan before the cannonballs start coming down the steep bit.

TP

[Ponkey]

buzzlightyear, on Mar 16 2010, 01:28 PM, said:

As of today

2P
Martin
SlowManic
NickleAss
Jo0006
koala
TrailPuddin
Horrie
Bluebel
buzzlightyear

Im in!

[buzzlightyear]

2P
Martin
SlowManic
NickleAss
Jo0006
koala
TrailPuddin
Horrie
Bluebel
buzzlightyear
Scambullant
wadaye
Johnbo
Ponkey

Car pool and camp at start would be the best way to ensure a same start for all.

For those who are relatively "new" (No offence intended) and using this as "training" for Northface 100km, do carry the whole shebang gears with you. Its a good chance for you to test out your gears (and also your packing skills). Also, that means I wouldn't have to share my previous nutella Sandwich with you too..

Thanks to 2P for kicking stating what would be another fantastic FATASS!!!

Edited by buzzlightyear, 17 March 2010 - 09:36 AM.

[Brick]

buzzlightyear, on Mar 17 2010, 10:35 AM, said:

2P
Martin
SlowManic
NickleAss
Jo0006
koala
TrailPuddin
Horrie
Bluebel
buzzlightyear
Scambullant
wadaye
Johnbo
Ponkey

Car pool and camp at start would be the best way to ensure a same start for all.

For those who are relatively "new" (No offence intended) and using this as "training" for Northface 100km, do carry the whole shebang gears with you. Its a good chance for you to test out your gears (and also your packing skills). Also, that means I wouldn't have to share my previous nutella Sandwich with you too..

Thanks to 2P for kicking stating what would be another fantastic FATASS!!!

You missed me buzz.

[Will]

I should be there as well!

[terry]

I am in how could i miss this. Is anyone going to volunteer to do the water drop?

[Paul Every]

I'm keen. I'm yet to experience the Hellgate. I really should do something about that omission.

Camping sounds fun. Is there a northern suburbs car pool happening that I can get in on?

Edited by Paul Every, 17 March 2010 - 03:18 PM.

[cliffold]

buzzlightyear, on Mar 16 2010, 01:19 PM, said:

I believe the other SWEAT team members will be out as well, making it a nice training weekend for the team!!

Guess that means I'm in
Looking forward to it

[Martin Dugdale]

Oh Bugger better go for a run and start training

[RawAussieAthlete]

wadaye, on Mar 16 2010, 05:21 PM, said:

Hey Bro (forget your name, it's Dan from the GNW (failed!). Sure if you need a lift sometime, I'll have a pretty bushy car on the day).

I think I'll bring the bivy too even though it's 500g. Would you carry yours or drop it?

Buzz, you missed me off the list too  

Hi Dan, Memory jog - my name is Grant
Thanks for the lift offer. Are you coming from Ermington?
I plan to leave my bivy secured in someone's car, I don't plan to be on trail for long enough to need it!

It might be easier for me to get a ride with the northern suburbs car pool (when it exists). Paul, got any offers yet? Keep me in the loop.

[RunMikeyRun]

i would love to join you, subject to confirmation with the tribe at home.  If so i would be going up from the northern beaches and could pick up on the way if anyone wanted a lift.  Camping the night would be the way to go.
Michael

[sailaway]

A possible maybe and likely to camp as well.

[Mister G]

I'm there, have a feeling Prince Donges, Queen Anne, Cedric and a few other BMMC might be there also.

[Horrie]

Team HorrieBel are only in for the official run on 17th April as we will be joining Long Arms at Wingello the week before.