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[ScamBullant]

Despite my stating earlier that I knew this was on same day as Mt Running, despite knowing that Mt Running was on a Sun, despite a dozen people stating in their posts comments referencing Sunday I have just figured out this run is not on Saturday. Don't know why my HSC classes keep going so poorly.

As such I will have to abstain from the run on Sunday and find something else to run this weekend. Hope everyone has a great run up there I will have too reserve my experiences of the trails there for a future date. Hope to catch many of you at Hells-gate Fatass next Saturday (I shall now go and check it is not on a Sunday).

[GarthMc]

I'm out for this one too, other plans have come up as well

[Bernie G]

Late notice, but Blue Dog and I will be there.

[Rog]

Another late notice confirmed starter.

Will be aiming for about 50-60km

Edited by Rog, 09 April 2010 - 04:53 PM.

[RunMikeyRun]

looks like I will be there for a run as well, hopefully 50km. see you on Sunday
Mikey

[Long Arms]

6th roll call:
Long Arms
Bert
Lotashare
Lynda
Horrie
Bluebell
Ponkey
Pink Skirt
Lorax
Ewan Horsburgh
Tattiebinger
Sally L
Max 72
Scott
Simon
Caleb Nickson
Steve Johnson
Thomas Hannam
Cliffold
Raw Aussie Athlete
Rabbits
Deanne Lum
Bernie G
Blue Dog
Rog
RunMikeyRun
Beaver
Crazypup
terry

Maybe:
littleblackpug
Buzzlightyear
Milov
Coogee1979M
shogun
Sparkplug

[RawAussieAthlete]

I'm out. Other commitments.
I'm a definite for Hellgate. Sounds like I'll see many of you there.
Have fun shakin' your skinny ass through Wingello!

[Animal]

Animal will be turningit up at Wingello, probably wishing i would be on the mountain bike but up for 50k trail run

[PinkSkirt]

Arms: I'm giving Milov and Coogee1979M a ride, so add them to your list of definites.

[Rabbits]

Unfortunately I've now become a doubtful starter! I woke up this morning feeling fine but I look like a bullfrog with massive swollen glands for some reason. My neck has disappeared and they feel a bit weird when wandering around so running is out of the question.

I'll still be in the area so hopefully they'll calm down over the day and I'll be right to run tomorrow but I'm not confident.

Very annoying as I was really looking forward to it.

Rabbits

[Long Arms]

Final roll call:
Long Arms
Bert
Lotashare
Lynda
Horrie
Bluebell
Ponkey
Pink Skirt
Lorax
Ewan Horsburgh
Tattiebinger
Sally L
Max 72
Scott
Simon
Caleb Nickson
Steve Johnson
Thomas Hannam
Cliffold
Deanne Lum
Bernie G
Blue Dog
Rog
RunMikeyRun
Beaver
Crazypup
terry
Milov
Coogee1979M
Animal

Maybe:
littleblackpug
Buzzlightyear
shogun
Sparkplug
Rabbits

[Max72]

Long Arms, on Apr 10 2010, 07:56 PM, said:

Final roll call:
Long Arms
Bert
Lotashare
Lynda
Horrie
Bluebell
Ponkey
Pink Skirt
Lorax
Ewan Horsburgh
Tattiebinger
Sally L
Max 72
Scott
Simon
Caleb Nickson
Steve Johnson
Thomas Hannam
Cliffold
Deanne Lum
Bernie G
Blue Dog
Rog
RunMikeyRun
Beaver
Crazypup
terry
Milov
Coogee1979M
Animal

Three more people attending - Dylan, Vanessa, Deny

Thanks Max72



Maybe:
littleblackpug
Buzzlightyear
shogun
Sparkplug
Rabbits

[PinkSkirt]

Great day out. Perfect weather: clear skies, cool temps, not much wind. Well marked trails, and lots of variety. Lorax and I ran with RunMikeyRun for the first two loops (2:30 for the red then 2:10 for the yellow), and then Mike and I did a final blue loop to finish out the 50km. VERY worthwhile day. Sounds like only a few people went off track. Also enjoyed the drive with Milov and Coogee1979M - thanks for the entertaining company and great food! Most of all, thanks LONG ARMS for getting us off our skinny asses and out in the bush.

[SallyL]

PinkSkirt, on Apr 11 2010, 04:39 PM, said:

Great day out. Perfect weather: clear skies, cool temps, not much wind. Well marked trails, and lots of variety. Lorax and I ran with RunMikeyRun for the first two loops (2:30 for the red then 2:10 for the yellow), and then Mike and I did a final blue loop to finish out the 50km. VERY worthwhile day. Sounds like only a few people went off track. Also enjoyed the drive with Milov and Coogee1979M - thanks for the entertaining company and great food! Most of all, thanks LONG ARMS for getting us off our skinny asses and out in the bush.

Hey Pinkskirt,

Sorry we missed you. I was looking forward to running with you again :-(

We drove 'way' past the forest turn off and got to the start around 8am. Anyway we had a great time and really enjoyed the well marked course. Thanks Sean!!

We did 2 x 25k red loops and I only fell over 3 times LOL Definately need more practice on the trails ;-)

Sallyl

[Lotsahare]

What can I say Sean, when you said even the "navigationally challenged" wouldn't get lost, well, I did warn you. Lynda,myself and Coogee did in the first 5k's. No, we weren't chatting, much. I must say that single track section where the 'Tangles'  signs were made me loopier than I am already. Lynda & myself (with the extra) worked out we did about 37k's which we're happy with. We came back and collected Bert who had already done 6k's earlier for another 6 and Coogee just to stretch his legs out just a little more. It was good catching up with all the other C.R's after. Buzz I hope you weren't too tired to enjoy your anniversary?   Thanks  heaps Sean for organising  such a wonderful day.
Lotsahare & Bert

Edited by Lotsahare, 11 April 2010 - 08:00 PM.

[Long Arms]

thanks for coming down to Wingello everyone. I heard lots of positive comments on the course throughout the day.

Ran 63km- first 25km loop with around 12 other runners pretty nearby. Ran 19km loop with Tom and Steve, not far behind Milov and Ewan. Ran final 19km loop with Ewan, Tom and Steve. 6hr 30min all up.

Thanks for the company guys.

Sorry we missed you Sally and max. Saw your impressive Vibram Five Fingers van with a few of your friends at the end of our run.

Hope to have it again next year.

[Animal]

What a fantastic place Wingello State Forest is to run. A solid journey from Surry Hills to get there, approx 155km but worth the trip. Had no idea where the camping ground was but soon enough found it & all the cars but myself & Rog started running at about 7.20am

Was feeling great & thought yeah 50k no sweat! The first lap was awesome, the single track for mountain biking is great. Loved 'the great wall' and all the other parts that made it so flowing and fast. Probably got carried away though and by not having done a 30k + run in a little while made the going tough. The wind really picked up as well, making massive trees sway looking like they may break & fall on you.

25k done in 2hrs 34mins. Back at the car had some drink/food & get going again.

Rog coming off a massive week of training was lapping it up now & pulling away from me. The last 10k was a shocker for me. Trail running really did kick me in the arse on this day. Just simply walked about 5km to gather my thoughts. Ran the last 3k, OUCH. Feet were really sore.
3hrs 9mins or so for second lap. 5hrs 44mins all up for about 49km.

Will definately be back at this place with the mountain bike and the trail running shoes.

[Long Arms]

sorry we missed you at the start Animal. Looks like you had a cracker of a run anyhow. Did you catch many from behind?

[Animal]

No dramas Long Arms, our fault for turning up late, probably camp over next time to make a big weekend out of it.

Caught up to 2 women only around the Tangles area, they looked pretty serious runners. Was hoping to catch up to more but would have smashed me anyway on 2nd lap cause i bonked. After massage today & heaps of food with a solid sleep last night i good to go again. Ready for the Hell at the Gates this saturday.

[Ponkey]

Thanks Long arms for planning this one, so good to run on new trails and share it with good company. Will definitely be back for more of the same.

[Crazy Diamond]

Thanks Sean and everyone who made the long trek down. After just finishing the track season, I'm just starting my longer winter now, so only 25km was on the cards - but what a great, scenic and well marked 25km it was. All very runnable too, with just enough singletrack to keep you on your toes.

Sort of tempted to go back down there in a few weeks/months and see what I can knock out on the course now that I know where the faster bits are. Encourage everyone to go down and check out these trails if you're after a break from your usual haunts.

[Long Arms]

Well done on your 2.15 (I think that is what you told me you ran) Crazy Diamond. Fastest skinny ass time of the day to my knowledge. Did anyone run a faster 25km lap than 2.15?

Let me know when you want to go down again Crazy Diamond. I would love to join you.

[Lindyk]

Long Arms, on Apr 13 2010, 05:13 PM, said:

Well done on your 2.15 (I think that is what you told me you ran) Crazy Diamond. Fastest skinny ass time of the day to my knowledge. Did anyone run a faster 25km lap than 2.15?

Let me know when you want to go down again Crazy Diamond. I would love to join you.

Sounds like you had a good day Long Arms.

Anyone out this way should also check out the Penrose State Forest trails. It is pretty easy to combine the 2. I can go from my home in Bundanoon down to Wingello mainly on trails/dirt roads. Morton National Park is also a great place to run either from the Bundy end or via Fitzroy Falls. 2004 went from Bundy to Kangaroo Valley via the Fitzroy Falls option covered about 70k.

Our primary school is offering mountain bike riding & orienteering as after school activities this year - start them young!

Wouldn't suggest this weekend though it's Brigadoon & you're likely to be run over by a 4WD full of people dressed in tartan & playing bagpipes!  

Lindy

[rachinaus]

Lindyk, on Apr 13 2010, 06:57 PM, said:

Wouldn't suggest this weekend though it's Brigadoon & you're likely to be run over by a 4WD full of people dressed in tartan & playing bagpipes!  

Lindy

Nothing wrong with a bit of tartan and bagpipe music...it'll make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck

[Lindyk]

rachinaus, on Apr 13 2010, 06:02 PM, said:

Nothing wrong with a bit of tartan and bagpipe music...it'll make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck

Gets a bit much when you're waiting to march with 80 excited kids & 20 different Scottish bands are all tuning up playing something different beside you.Still it's a good day even if a bit embarrassing as a teacher, last year we were pirates (Treasure Island) fine when you're with the group not so good walking home though! It all part of being part of a small community & to be honest I love that.

Lindy

[Beaver]

Long Arms, on Apr 13 2010, 05:13 PM, said:

Fastest skinny ass time of the day to my knowledge.

Fastest in the one lap short course event.  

[rachinaus]

Lindyk, on Apr 13 2010, 07:12 PM, said:

Gets a bit much when you're waiting to march with 80 excited kids & 20 different Scottish bands are all tuning up playing something different beside you.Still it's a good day even if a bit embarrassing as a teacher, last year we were pirates (Treasure Island) fine when you're with the group not so good walking home though! It all part of being part of a small community & to be honest I love that.

Lindy

Hahahaha OK fair point - and to be honest bad bagpipe playing can be pretty dreadful. Though I love the sight of a bloke in a kilt and an Akubra - fusion culture!

[Long Arms]

Lindyk. You live in heaven down there. I have run on the Penrose forest trails too- they are awesome. I decided to use the Wingello trails for that run as there were so many newcomers to the area and the Wingello trails are so clearly marked. I ran from Bundanoon to Marulan and back via Penrose, Wingello and Tallong (nearly all on dirt roads and trails) last year and loved it.

Lucky kids having you as their teacher and getting to do such fun activities!

Enjoy the bagpipes and all those men in skirts with no undies.