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[frankie17]

Is there a date set yet for 2010, I am wondering?

[buzzlightyear]

http://www.coolrunni..._Start_Location

12June 2010! Its another down year . A little too early to start this thread going perhaps?

[Mick]

buzzlightyear, on Oct 20 2009, 11:02 PM, said:

http://www.coolrunni..._Start_Location

12June 2010! Its another down year . A little too early to start this thread going perhaps?

Am I pacing you for sub 8:30 in 2010 ?

If I can get you to stop wanting to go left on the pacific highway at every overpass should save some time  :D

[GarthMc]

This sounds like a good bit of fun!

I'm hoping by then the legs will be back in shape after the NF100, I'm keen to give this one a crack!

[frankie17]

What sort of preparation is good for this?  Is my 70km per week including weekly 30k run enough prep?

[osmo]

Frankie,

Being a fat ass event you can take as long as you like, so I guess you could do it on very little prep, although 30 + k long runs should see you at the finish..

I may be a starter this year depending on how recovery goes, although its a shame I have to choose between this and the South West Rocks Marathon, although given my present "long" run is only around 15ks I still have a fair way to go

[Eagle]

I have never run this for various reasons. This year I will be again running the McLeay River Marathon.

[frankie17]

Ah...thread my old friend.

This may be a good long run opportunity.

[EverReadyBunny]

You are right Frankie, probably a better place to post it.

Its time.

Okay its not quite time but I am impatient.

I plan to run PMC this sat the 10th of April. From Gosford to Sydney - down as they say.

Anyone looking for a long run feel free to join in the fun and frivolities. You don't need to do the whole thing There are plenty of train stations given lots of different km options. It would be nice to have some friendly faces also out on the course.

[PinkSkirt]

ERB - How far is the Gosford to Sydney route you are doing? Is it 89km like the real Comrades or some other distance?

[Jogger]

approx 92km [link]

[frankie17]

3 weeks out from Gold Coast could make for a pleasant last long run.

[trailpuddin]

EverReadyBunny, on Apr 8 2010, 04:09 PM, said:

I plan to run PMC this sat the 10th of April. From Gosford to Sydney - down as they say.

Anyone looking for a long run feel free to join in the fun and frivolities. You don't need to do the whole thing There are plenty of train stations given lots of different km options. It would be nice to have some friendly faces also out on the course.

Your favourite car load of blue mountains yobbos will be doing a training run that day elsewhere so unfortunately we won't be able to drive past and cheer you on.  
Have fun!

[EverReadyBunny]

Oh Drats.

I do look forward to a good Woohoo from a bunch of female yooboos driving past

Enjoy your run in the blue mountains.

Can't imagine how you would think that could be more scenic than say a long road with nothing on it in Peats ridge.

[Koala1]

EverReadyBunny, on Apr 9 2010, 11:41 AM, said:

Can't imagine how you would think that could be more scenic than say a long road with nothing on it in Peats ridge.

As we run along on the mountain trails, we'll be thinking of you down there on the road.  You'll have to listen out for our telepathic waves of "woohoo" drifting down from the mountains to cheer you on  

[Sir Runalot]

Downhill this time? That sounds appealing 

[EverReadyBunny]

I will be leaving on the 5.23 train from Hornsby.

Arrives Gosford 6.15 am.. Start running 6.18 I guess

From Gosford to Cowan is 45km or Berowra 50km.

[Bandanna]

Am looking forward to the party poopers version. Will join from Berowra.

Edited by Bandanna, 09 April 2010 - 08:34 PM.

[EverReadyBunny]

Cool. Will see you there. Jess is also planning to join in from Berowra so keep an eye out for her.

She said she will be on the station side or in the cake shop carbo loading

[Spud]

enjoy bunny, great training for France.

[Eagle]

EverReadyBunny, on Apr 9 2010, 08:39 PM, said:

Cool. Will see you there. Jess is also planning to join in from Berowra so keep an eye out for her.

She said she will be on the station side or in the cake shop carbo loading

Have fun. Is it the same Jess who I shared the Mountains with last weekend?

France? What have I missed?

Edited by Eagle, 09 April 2010 - 09:27 PM.

[Bandanna]

Eagle, on Apr 9 2010, 10:26 PM, said:

France? What have I missed?

24 hour World Championships.

[EverReadyBunny]

Not a lot of starters for the unofficial PMC this morning.

Dutchy was kind enough to drop me to the start and after a photo, the pack Ie myself was off and shuffling. Dutchy followed me through the first few corners to make sure I took the right course.

Just before Mooney Mooney Dutchy dropped slow maniac off who ran with me to Mooney Mooney where Ourimbah joined in with the running and Mick offered our complimentary bike escort. Mick I think they are meant to be motorbikes ahead of the leading runners  but the pushbike seemed able to keep up.

Top of Pie in the Sky and Ourimbah and Slow Maniac gave in to the lure of a ride and a pie and I was alone briefly. Duncan joined in for my next bike escort and went to Berowra where Jess, Bandana and Dan were waiting.

On we shuffled, down into Bobbin Head. I walked all the hill on the way out and somehow resisted the temptation to turn right and head home at the Bobbin Head/Pacific Hwy intersection. Having witnesses certainly helped.

Jess and Bandana called it a day at Mowbray Rd but Dan said he would run to the end.

Done and dusted 17 minutes slower than the "official" Unofficial PMC from 09 but I was happy with that.

[Sportsman]

EverReadyBunny, on Apr 10 2010, 08:37 PM, said:

Done and dusted 17 minutes slower than the "official" Unofficial PMC from 09 but I was happy with that.

That's a great training run, physically and mentally.
You are primed for a good 24 hour.

Edited by Sportsman, 11 April 2010 - 04:08 PM.

[frankie17]

I see trains arrive at Gosford at 6:15am and 7:15am which a tad out of whack with a 7am start time, even given a few photos in the half-light.

What time did it start last year?

[plu]

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I see trains arrive at Gosford at 6:15am and 7:15am which a tad out of whack with a 7am start time, even given a few photos in the half-light.

What time did it start last year?

We left at about 7:10am.

Plu

[CaptainSmeg]

Hi folks.
Is anyone planning on running this year at a slow pace?
(By slow, I mean happy with 14 hours )
Cheers, Captain Smeg.

[Coogee1979M]

CaptainSmeg, on May 9 2010, 11:14 PM, said:

Hi folks.
Is anyone planning on running this year at a slow pace?
(By slow, I mean happy with 14 hours )
Cheers, Captain Smeg.

CaptainSmeg,

Is this your training run for the Three Headed Monster later in the year?  

[CaptainSmeg]

Coogee1979M, on May 9 2010, 11:10 PM, said:

CaptainSmeg,

Is this your training run for the Three Headed Monster later in the year?  

Oooohhhh could be!
I know NTR is planning it again this year; can't just let him do it solo!!
Cheers, CaptainSmeg.

[wadaye]

Are we running downhill from Gosford? Might be able to make it at least Gosford to Hornsby - then off to work in the arvo

[Innes]

Really keen on this one, but not sure how to get to Gosford:(

Anyone travelling up who could offer me a lift?
happy to pay petrol.

I live in Concord but can be dropped or drive to anywhere enroute from Sydney.

Innes

[Graham Wye]

Innes,

I'm in the same boat, hopefully we can get a lift. If not there's always the train – I know it arrives just after 7:00, but last year we waited until the train arrived before we started the race anyway.

[Innes]

I am running this on Saturday, after managing to grab a ride.
Anyone else ?

[Brick]

Innes, on Jun 7 2010, 02:15 PM, said:

I am running this on Saturday, after managing to grab a ride.
Anyone else ?

Not this year mate, I am doing a 24hr Adventure race this weekend.
Have fun everybody.

[Spud]

Innes, on Jun 7 2010, 02:15 PM, said:

I am running this on Saturday, after managing to grab a ride.
Anyone else ?

Not this year Innes, have decided a long hilly trail run is more specific for HR.
Enjoy..

[Ourimbah]

Good luck Innes. I hope you have fun but I think you would have more fun with us.

Now running out on Great North Road and camping the night.

[Innes]

Ourimbah, on Jun 6 2010, 03:44 PM, said:

Good luck Innes. I hope you have fun but I think you would have more fun with us.

Now running out on Great North Road and camping the night.

Thanks mate.
was looking forward to the 3 peaks, but to be honest I really need a 100k
decent run at the moment.

looks like I might win PMC this year!!

Graham Wye, on May 31 2010, 05:50 PM, said:

Innes,

I'm in the same boat, hopefully we can get a lift. If not there's always the train – I know it arrives just after 7:00, but last year we waited until the train arrived before we started the race anyway.

Graham
I will be popping out onto the pacific highway from lane cove road just before Pymble if
you can make it anywhere past there?

[Graham Wye]

OK Innes, that would be good. I'll be in touch. If there's only two of us this year I might manage a place!
Hopefully I can do a lot better than previously as I have bumped up my training by 50% since April.

[Spud]

Must say I'd be rather disappointed if there are only 2 runners this year. Come on CRs this is a classic run, whether you are a repeat offender or have never ran it before, get out there, decent weather forecast too.

[buzzlightyear]

I am (possible) starter - Without supurb crewing(Beaver) & Pacing(MMM), I doubt cracking the 9 is possible, esp I will be carrying(or perhaps, Pushing) an extra load of self sufficient

(If family situation back in Singapore were to change and requires me to pick up an earlier flight, I will be a no go!)

Perhaps 90plusKm of road is turning people off? Seriously, there are more downhill than climbs. Take a weekend break away from Trails and come and enjoy the full monotony of the endless painted white line  bordering our favorite stretch of Central Coast to North Shore

Confirmed Starters
1. Innes
2. Graham
3. CaptainSmeg


Possible starters
1. BuzzLightyear

Too Scared to start
1. DJBleakman

Edited by buzzlightyear, 08 June 2010 - 09:30 AM.

[Sir Runalot]

I'm a definite starter for the full monty. Have never run the whole course before, but planning to this time. Not sure how the legs will be only a fortnight after Manly to Palm Beach, but will give it a good shake. NO RAIN this time, please......

I know of a couple of other Berowra Bushrunners who are planning to do parts of the course, either to Berowra or joining at Berowra.

I was expecting to catch the train but would love a lift if anyone is heading up with room in their car. Can wait anywhere on Pacific Hwy around Wahroonga area. PM me if you have a spare seat.

SR

[djbleakman]

buzzlightyear, on Jun 8 2010, 09:26 AM, said:

Too Scared to start
1. DJBleakman

Says the man who DNS'ed 6ft...

As you know, I'm flying to the UK for the weekend. I'm the first non-Asian to fly to the UK on a non-Asian airline for 3 days, whilst stopping off in an Asian country.

[iangallagher16]

I'd love to run it this year but i dont think my ITB is gonna let me unfortunately

[TrailTrash]

I am in and looking forward to it.
It will be tough without all the crew support we got last year.

Sir Runalot, on Jun 8 2010, 10:37 AM, said:

I was expecting to catch the train but would love a lift if anyone is heading up with room in their car. Can wait anywhere on Pacific Hwy around Wahroonga area. PM me if you have a spare seat.

SR

I am in the same situation, will catch the train, however would love a lift, can be at the same pick up point as SR on the upper north shore.

See you all on Saturday morning.

[Innes]

My lift is going to be leaving sydney at 05:00 as he needs to be back early.
This will put me in Gosford by 06:00.

Sure he would be happy to pick up 3 in the back
1 of those is Graham as promised.

if others want a lift from Highway at this time, let me know.

Also - If I get there at 6, will probably not hang about but head off

Innes

[TrailTrash]

Innes, on Jun 9 2010, 01:41 PM, said:

My lift is going to be leaving sydney at 05:00 as he needs to be back early.
This will put me in Gosford by 06:00.

Sure he would be happy to pick up 3 in the back
1 of those is Graham as promised.

if others want a lift from Highway at this time, let me know.

Also - If I get there at 6, will probably not hang about but head off

Innes

Innes,
Put me down for one seat please.

I will PM you to get pick up details.

Gav

[CaptainSmeg]

buzzlightyear, on Jun 8 2010, 09:26 AM, said:

Confirmed Starters
1. Innes
2. Graham
3. CaptainSmeg

Actually, I am not a starter this year.
I am super keen to do it, but I didn't lock it in quickly enough - I was looking for someone to run with (who wouldn't mind a 14hr grind), but by the time I found someone, my calendar had been filled.  

plu's recount of PMC last year was the inspiration for doing the Sydney Coastal Run last September, so PMC is definitely still on my list... but will have to be next year (or maybe the next down year).

Really sorry folks... but wishing you all the best weather, and a fantastic run!

Cheers, CaptainSmeg.
PS: I didn't realise I'd been counted amongst the confirmed starters until just now. Will keep a closer eye on the threads in future!

Edited by CaptainSmeg, 11 June 2010 - 01:40 PM.

[TrailTrash]

Well it looks like there are only 4 confirmed starters this year.

We have two starting at 6 and two at 7.

Anyone else out there tempted. I am starting at 7 with Sir Runalot, we have a mate (CR - Rivz) crewing for the first half.

We also have one spare seat leaving the north Shore at 6am.

Innes & Graham, have a great run, fair to say we wont see you out there given we are giving you an hour head start.

[EverReadyBunny]

Have a great day guys.
4 sounds like a huge crowd. Weather looks fab if a bit nippy at the start.

[Spud]

Enjoy yourselves gents, hope there is a decent turnout.
I'm mixing it up this year and will be doing 12FT, looks like a cool sunny winter's day beckons.....giddyup!