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[courtlylove]

I've booked my flights to Alice Springs for the marathon on 15 August. I did the half there last year and was very impressed with the organisation. However I want to go back again because I want a trophy! (All marathon finishers receive one, half marathon finishers get a medal.)

I know Baz is toying with the idea of going back again. Is anyone else planning to go? If so, would you like to share accommodation?

CL

[brewer]

My favourite road marathon. Won't be able to make it this year as I'll be running the Adelaide marathon on the same day. Hopefully it'll be a little cooler for the runners this year.

[Baz777]

Courtly, I'm a definite for a return to this one. I feel like I've still got something to prove up there, although if the temperatures are like last year I'll be happy to take whatever I can get. Will probably book flights before the end of the month.

Will also be wanting to share accommodation, last year was perfect, or even the place where brewer stayed was very convenient.

Plus I like the first idea you pitched to me. I think we should look into the costs & how feasible that is.

[littleblackpug]

courtlylove, on Mar 31 2010, 07:45 AM, said:

Is anyone else planning to go?

Me!

[courtlylove]

Baz - re the accommodation; although I think our site was nicer than the one Brewer stayed at, the advantages of the better location (both to the marathon start/finish and possibly the town) would outweigh that factor. I also have the alternative option of couchsurfing.

The other idea - arriving early on the Thursday morning and taking an overnight trip to Uluru/Ayers Rock before arriving back in AS for the pasta party on Friday evening, thereby leaving Saturday for rest/preparation - would be open to any others who are interested. The more people there are to share the cost of the car hire and accommodation (expensive at Uluru) the better, as far as I am concerned.

CL

[brewer]

I'll dig out the name of that place when I get home.

[Katz]

Are there shorter distances, or just HM and M?

[courtlylove]

Just the half and the full, Solace.

CL

[Katz]

Thanks CL.

[brewer]

Last year I stayed at Stuart Caravan Park. Big advantage was it was across the road from race start/finish.
Link.

Had no complaints about it.

Edited by brewer, 14 April 2010 - 07:57 PM.

[PEEKIE]

Not for me this year, but this is a marathon that needs to be added to your race calendar, have done the half also which is also spectacular. Definitely an experience you will not forget

[courtlylove]

It looks like we have three definites so far - me, Baz777 and littleblackpug.

Thanks for the link, brewer - the accommodation looks better than I remember, though I did only see it in the dark before the race started last year when I went over to use the facilities!

CL

[littleblackpug]

courtlylove, on Apr 29 2010, 03:35 PM, said:

It looks like we have three definites so far - me, Baz777 and littleblackpug.

Thanks for the link, brewer - the accommodation looks better than I remember, though I did only see it in the dark before the race started last year when I went over to use the facilities!

CL

Those 2 Bedroom Deluxe Cabins look good to me, I'm particularly liking the "Full size oven, microwave and fridge " seeing as I'm not sure what the local restaurant options will be like there

I am also liking the fact that Tiger only flies there Thursdays and Tuesdays and it gave me a great excuse to apply for a whole week off work!!  

Flights booked, leave approved, bring on August!

[PEEKIE]

littleblackpug, on Apr 29 2010, 12:00 PM, said:

Those 2 Bedroom Deluxe Cabins look good to me, I'm particularly liking the "Full size oven, microwave and fridge " seeing as I'm not sure what the local restaurant options will be like there

I am also liking the fact that Tiger only flies there Thursdays and Tuesdays and it gave me a great excuse to apply for a whole week off work!!  

Flights booked, leave approved, bring on August!

You will have an awesome time little black pug. Heaps of stuff in and around Alice to do

[courtlylove]

Is anyone else interested in sharing accommodation for this race before I start making bookings?

CL

[rosscoproadtrane]

I am interested in doing this Alice Springs Marathon - is there a website for entry ?

[Pink Lady]

courtlylove, on May 16 2010, 07:20 PM, said:

Is anyone else interested in sharing accommodation for this race before I start making bookings?

CL

Good to hear you are going back for a second run - a great recommendation

After hearing the stories from you and Peekie, and a little from Baz it sounds like a great run

[Davo]

Not for me, sorry.
I enjoyed the weekend last year but the Tan Ultra calls in 2010.
Interesting that after my debacle in the Alice last year, I ran a good half marathon the week after in Launceston on a cold day. Just goes to show what a big difference the temperature makes.

[courtlylove]

The website is here and last year's thread is here.

[courtlylove]

It looks like we might have a definite fourth for the group ... I'll let her out herself when she's ready!

CL

[Baz777]

courtlylove, on May 18 2010, 04:37 PM, said:

It looks like we might have a definite fourth for the group ... I'll let her out herself when she's ready!

CL

Anyone I know?! Looks like a majorly uneven split in the battle of the sexes. Hope that means I won't be henpecked for 6 days!!!

[littleblackpug]

Baz777, on May 18 2010, 08:27 PM, said:

Hope that means I won't be henpecked for 6 days!!!

Keep that up and you'll be setting yourself up for trouble    

[courtlylove]

Looks like you're outnumbered, Baz!!!

[Baz777]

courtlylove, on May 18 2010, 04:37 PM, said:

It looks like we might have a definite fourth for the group ... I'll let her out herself when she's ready!

CL

Presumably this lady's a bit shy CL, or else she's deliberately keeping us in suspense. Can you give us a clue at least?

[courtlylove]

Not sure that she's shy, but she's colourful and likes Italy!

CL

[Baz777]

Ahhh! So she really is a lady then. I look forward to her announcement.

[courtlylove]

Yes, unlike some of us she is a lady!

CL

[littleblackpug]

courtlylove, on May 20 2010, 08:34 PM, said:

Yes, unlike some of us she is a lady!

Oi! I hope you're speaking for yourself

[courtlylove]

LBP, I'm sure you're the epitome of absolute ladyhoodness!

Me, on the other hand ...



CL

[Pink Lady]

Baz777, on May 19 2010, 07:18 AM, said:

Presumably this lady's a bit shy CL, or else she's deliberately keeping us in suspense. Can you give us a clue at least?

courtlylove, on May 19 2010, 03:20 PM, said:

Not sure that she's shy, but she's colourful and likes Italy!

Baz777, on May 20 2010, 04:36 AM, said:

Ahhh! So she really is a lady then. I look forward to her announcement.

Sorry to ruin the wonderful thread by finally outing myself. Neither shy nor deliberately keeping you in suspense. Unfortunately just working interstate and away from my computer. It was nearly worth it, just to follow your delightful conversation.

Listening to your wonderful stories that sunny Sunday morning last year when you came back from your adventure was enough to wet my appetite. The fact that you are planning to go back again is an even higher recommendation. So thank you for the opportunity to join you.

After deciding that the GC marathon was too soon, I am hoping that this half will be just what I need as a lead up to the MM - with enough lead-up time over winter to build up for both.

[PEEKIE]

Woo Hoo Even though I'm not backing up for this one again this year I am excited that the CR Crew will be there. You are going to love it PL!! Top choice And sharing a cabin will be entertaining and loads of fun. Watch out Baz, these girls are going to keep you on your toes!!

[Baz777]

I beg to differ Peekie, I think they've got their work cut out for them.

Fantastic that you're joining us PL, it'll be an unforgettable few days away.

[littleblackpug]

Just doing my entry for AS now and was wondering if we're doing the pre-race Pasta Party on the Saturday night? As they want you to include your $20 for that with entry.

[Reddog]

littleblackpug, on Jun 1 2010, 11:37 AM, said:

Just doing my entry for AS now and was wondering if we're doing the pre-race Pasta Party on the Saturday night? As they want you to include your $20 for that with entry.

I am in for this marathon also, the Pasta night is on Friday night the 13th according to entry form on the race website

[littleblackpug]

Reddog, on Jun 1 2010, 12:32 PM, said:

I am in for this marathon also, the Pasta night is on Friday night the 13th according to entry form on the race website

Oh yeah   I just assumed it was the Saturday night, thanks for that.

[Baz777]

littleblackpug, on Jun 1 2010, 11:37 AM, said:

Just doing my entry for AS now and was wondering if we're doing the pre-race Pasta Party on the Saturday night? As they want you to include your $20 for that with entry.

Didn't even know entries had opened! We did the pasta dinner last year & it was well worth it, the organisers made the effort to go round everyone and chat. Then come race day they actually knew who most of us were! So I'd really like to be there for it this time too.

[courtlylove]

Baz, that's the goal ... arrive AS Thursday am and pick up car, drive to Uluru and stay the night. Return on Friday in time for pasta dinner! Relax and prepare on Saturday!

I'll have to register soon!

CL

[courtlylove]

We've decided to cap the numbers for this particular 'cabin crew' for logistics and ease of organisation.

If anyone else is interested in doing this run we're happy to share advice and information about accommodation, cars, etc.

CL

[luckyguy]

PEEKIE, on May 21 2010, 07:10 PM, said:

.................. Watch out Baz, these girls are going to keep you on your toes!!

Baz777, on May 21 2010, 07:39 PM, said:

I beg to differ Peekie, I think they've got their work cut out for them.................

Well, I can confirm that I am the 5th member of the intrepid Victorian C.R. team who will take on the Alice in August. Flights Thur. to Tues. are paid for as is my marathon and pasta night entry. And really looking forward to the red centre run as well as spending time with my esteem friends in CL, Baz, LBP and PL.

Of course, we all know Baz is a bit of a softy, so hopefully my inclusion may balance things a little (or not).

[courtlylove]

Darkum is the lucky last to join this particular 'cabin crew'!

Looking forward to a great experience.

CL

[darkum]

courtlylove, on Jun 11 2010, 06:55 PM, said:

Darkum is the lucky last to join this particular 'cabin crew'!

Looking forward to a great experience.

CL

Is there a connection between these two statements?  

[courtlylove]

Ummmmmmm .... maybe???!!!

CL

[Coooops]

luckyguy, on Jun 10 2010, 04:50 PM, said:

Well, I can confirm that I am the 5th member of the intrepid Victorian C.R. team who will take on the Alice in August. Flights Thur. to Tues. are paid for as is my marathon and pasta night entry. And really looking forward to the red centre run as well as spending time with my esteem friends in CL, Baz, LBP and PL.

Of course, we all know Baz is a bit of a softy, so hopefully my inclusion may balance things a little (or not).

Hi all Cr's.  As an ex Victorian (now in WA) I will be dragging the family half way across the continent by car to knock this one off my every other state marathon thingo.  Be good to catch up with Vics and others b4 and afterwards and as always running is a great excuse for a holiday...  Hope to be in the middle of the pack somewhere and am sending in entry tomorrow.  Looks like we will try and stay at Stuart Caravan Park.  Giddy up,

Coops

[petejeau]

Hi guys,

A big welcome to Alice.
I am also an ex Vic and am now living in Alice.

Think I will be running the marathon but just cruising over it.

Also it has been a colder than usual start to the winter so prob gunna be much more pleasant conditions this time round  

[courtlylove]

petejeau,

Glad to hear the news about the cooler weather - last year was horrific. It didn't go below 23.1 the night before, so you can imagine the heat during the run, especially for us slower runners ... and I only did the half!!!

CL

[courtlylove]

By the way - we now have evenly balanced representation of both sexes, so there'll be now ganging up on anyone.

Will there???!!!!

CL

[darkum]

courtlylove, on Jun 14 2010, 06:55 PM, said:

By the way - we now have evenly balanced representation of both sexes, so there'll be now ganging up on anyone.

Will there???!!!!

CL

So will there or won't there?

I wouldn't dream of it myself   but I can't speak for LG - he's a bad influence...

[luckyguy]

Coooops, on Jun 12 2010, 10:44 PM, said:

Hi all Cr's.  As an ex Victorian (now in WA) I will be dragging the family half way across the continent by car to knock this one off my every other state marathon thingo.  Be good to catch up with Vics and others b4 and afterwards and as always running is a great excuse for a holiday...  Hope to be in the middle of the pack somewhere and am sending in entry tomorrow.  Looks like we will try and stay at Stuart Caravan Park.  Giddy up,

Coops

Hi Coooops, it will be good to meet you and your family. Our plan is to fly in Thurs., then off to Uluru for a night and back to AS on Friday evening and staying at Stuart Caravan Park also. So no doubt we will see you before the run on Sunday.

Cheers, Michael.

Edited by luckyguy, 16 June 2010 - 08:16 AM.

[Baz777]

Although I'll be the 2nd youngest there, it would appear that I may rank among the more mature. I hope there's some serious growing up done over the next 2 months. Maybe we should get a portable dvd player or PSP to keep you kids occupied while the adults do the driving, or else it could be a loooooong trip. But I'm glad you're all coming. No, really. Honestly. Seriously. I genuinely am. I swear it...

[courtlylove]

Yeah, Baz. Right. I can tell you're really, r-e-a-l-l-y glad all those immature people are coming.





Aren't you?





CL