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[Sub50]

sorry to have missed it, but had a wedding and I am not as young as I was. I did however run to Whale beach from Mona Vale to pick the car up and snuck in a cheeky lap of the beach once there.

Out of town over the break but will be back with some runs in the New Year. I am thinking of an early morning exploration of some trails at Oxford Falls tomorrow morning....but not 100% at this point in time.

[Sub50]

Was running down on Bare Creek Track (heading down to the Cascades, just off the Striders Equalizer course) where I found a Nathan fuel belt bottle on the track.....just thought I would post it up here to get the message out.

Let me know if it is yours.

Sub50

Edited by Sub50, 19 December 2010 - 03:07 PM.

[Mexican]

Hallac, on Dec 18 2010, 09:03 AM, said:

Good run out this morning.  21.5kms and perfect conditions.  Thanks to the guys (Paul, Dave, Chris and Duncan) for waiting for me - hope I didn't slow you down too much.

Next time you're up here we can start from my place - refreshments on tap although not sure about the egg and bacon sarnies for Tropic, and maybe have to ban Hamburglar from using the loo!

Andy

Great to meet you Andy.  There was no waiting by me!!! First long run since the middle of October for me so was just happy to make it through the kms.

See you out on the tracks again soon.  

Cheers

Paul

[Dave]

Yeah likewise Andy, it was good to meet you and thanks for the drinks stop!

A good run along some great trails, that climb out of the creek is a good test, thankfully TT took it easy on me

[TropicThunder]

Dave, on Dec 20 2010, 04:13 PM, said:

Yeah likewise Andy, it was good to meet you and thanks for the drinks stop!

A good run along some great trails, that climb out of the creek is a good test, thankfully TT took it easy on me

Too true - what a great morning and beautiful run - Good choice Burglar.

Great to meet Andy, Dave & Paul. Burglar we can put up with...

Be a good test to power walk hills / run the flats of the climb out of the creek, then compare the time it takes to run up, also taking into consideration the damage running does.

[Hallac]

TropicThunder, on Dec 20 2010, 09:14 PM, said:

Be a good test to power walk hills / run the flats of the climb out of the creek, then compare the time it takes to run up, also taking into consideration the damage running does.

Best I recollect doing for that 1.2km was about 9.30 earlier this year, compared to 12 something for a combination of walking and running the flatter bits.  Can't comment on the damage - reckon a lot of it is mental!

[Hamburglar]

I was supposed to run sixfoot tomorrow however it has fell through. If anyone is looking for a 3-4 hour run somewhere around Sydney, please let me know. I am flexible with place and time. Just looking for some company.

[Brick]

Hamburglar, on Dec 27 2010, 01:18 PM, said:

I was supposed to run sixfoot tomorrow however it has fell through. If anyone is looking for a 3-4 hour run somewhere around Sydney, please let me know. I am flexible with place and time. Just looking for some company.

I am running from my house out to Penno Park to Lane cove park and back which is about a 3 hour run, first and last 3kms road the rest beautiful trail.
Interested anybody PM me and I will give you more details.

[Brick]

OK Hamburglar and I are leaving my house at 6:00am if anybody if interested.
All welcome PM me if you need my address or meet at the entry to Penno park at 6:10-6:15 and we will meet you as we run past.

Only need gels/food and a handheld for the run, you can fill up water at the other end.
Will be just over a 3 hour run all up for Hamburglar and I.

[Sub50]

just back in from Tumut, so will give this one a miss. Might be up for something later in the week  

[Sub50]

just back in from Tumut, so will give this one a miss. Might be up for something later in the week  

[jdunc]

Are there any more group training runs in the works – and if so, is there room in the pack for another runner?

[Flee]

jdunc, on Jan 7 2011, 05:26 PM, said:

Are there any more group training runs in the works – and if so, is there room in the pack for another runner?

I'm on the Northern Beaches (mona) looking for some company on a long-ish run this weekend. Still recovering from Christmas and New Years so feeling a bit undercooked. Let me know if anyone has any plans! Thanks!

[TropicThunder]

jdunc, on Jan 7 2011, 05:26 PM, said:

Are there any more group training runs in the works – and if so, is there room in the pack for another runner?

Yeah I'm sure things will start to ramp up once the holidays settle down. Burglar is doing a half hearted B2H this weekend. I'll help out at Narrabeen this weekend - Unsure of what Sub50 is up to.

So next weekend there'll be a run on the cards.

But don't let us hold anyone back this weekend - just organise something & go for it

[Hallac]

I'm thinking of running a slow 30km around my local trails on Sunday morning but this is still a bit of a moving target - if it's dry Saturday morning planning to cycle to West Head and then maybe a short run after the cycle.  If this goes well then the longer run is on for Sunday - if not will settle for about 22km.

Andy

[jdunc]

Sounds like a busy weekend for people – have fun!


I'll be heading out for a jaunt Sat evening (5-ish?) if anyone does want to meet up. Looks like it might be the least wet time of the weekend.
Flexible on the distance, somewhere in the 20's would be good.

My local territory is the trails around Forestville/Killarney, stretching up the valley towards Davidson/Belrose – but I'm happy to head to someone else's turf if they've got a route they'd like to do (always keen to explore different areas).

Flee, does any of that match up with your plans/schedule at all?

[Hallac]

There are some runners planning 30km starting from Seaforth Oval at 7am.  I might join them but will see what the weather and body feels like in the morning.

[Flee]

thanks jdunc, but I'm without my regular running buddy this weekend and not feeling too adventurous. Definitely keen to join y'all another weekend though ... will keep checking this thread. Think I'll probably roll out of bed and just do two laps of my usual headland run from Bungan to North Narrabeen pool and back.

[jdunc]

Fair enough, Flee!

I got a run in this afternoon: out'n'back from Killarney through Davidson Park and up Middle Harbour Track as far as the Cascades (around 20km). Heat and humidity took it's toll, though!

Mornings are certainly better - but Nippers is back on this week, so I'll be at the beach tomorrow instead of doing that 30km from Seaforth. Keen to join in but it'll have to be another weekend, Hallac.

[Sub50]

Local run with TropicThunder this morning..nice and wet    Went out along equaliser but went in reverse at first creek crossing. Then went down the Cascades track and then down the valley to the water pipe. De-leached at the water pipe before heading back into civilization.

23km all up and a nice way to end the week.

[Hallac]

Disappointing 11.6k this morning.  Was planning to run alone but met up with JoBe for the first time.  Always good to have someone to keep you going when you are struggling.  Hopefully be in better shape for a longer one next weekend.

[Jo Be]

Great to meet you this morning Hallac. I'd run for a couple of hours on the Terrey Hills trails with a friend before he had to go to work, hopped off the trail to refill my camelbak at another friend's house and was losing a bit of motivation when we met. You made those last few kms much easier and enjoyable for me. Sorry you didn't have a good one. It was definitely heating up when we parted.

Funny how things go, after talking about what death adders look like last night, saw my first one today. It was dead, but my heart still fluttered a bit until I saw the ants at its head.

[jdunc]

Are there any group runs planned for this coming weekend?

[Slug]

I'm keen for something on Sunday, open to ideas.

[Brick]

Slug, on Jan 13 2011, 01:42 PM, said:

I'm keen for something on Sunday, open to ideas.

SMC Half Marathon is on Sunday for a nice fast run.
SMC Home.

Edited by Brick, 13 January 2011 - 01:36 PM.

[Hamburglar]

I am also keen for something on Sunday morning as my plans to do Kedumba have fallen through. Sub50 and Mexican are also keen. What about we do Terry Hills? I am keen to explore the west side of Terry Hills this time i.e. the long track. What about we do 2 reps of Smiths creek, run the long track (with a detour to see Wilkins track) and return with two more reps of Smith's creek on the way back on tired legs? This would be about 30k I reckon.

I don't think there is any water, so will need to carry a bit. I might take a cold bottle of something and leave it at the Smith's creek turnoff for the way back.

How about we met at 6am at the end of Nerang Ave?

[Hallac]

Hamburglar, on Jan 14 2011, 03:08 PM, said:

I am also keen for something on Sunday morning as my plans to do Kedumba have fallen through. Sub50 and Mexican are also keen. What about we do Terry Hills? I am keen to explore the west side of Terry Hills this time i.e. the long track. What about we do 2 reps of Smiths creek, run the long track (with a detour to see Wilkins track) and return with two more reps of Smith's creek on the way back on tired legs? This would be about 30k I reckon.

I don't think there is any water, so will need to carry a bit. I might take a cold bottle of something and leave it at the Smith's creek turnoff for the way back.

How about we met at 6am at the end of Nerang Ave?

If you do long trail, Wilkins and for your reps up smiths creek you just do the bottom 1.2k I reckon you are up to 37/38k

I'd like to join you again but intend running tonight and then doing a cycle and run tomorrow morning so I'll see how I pull up. May come along and watch you do the second rep up smiths by yourself!

Edited by Hallac, 14 January 2011 - 05:16 PM.

[TropicThunder]

Tropic is in, it'll kill me but the longer the better right now...

Just don't take me near any leech invested areas - Sub50 & I were smashed by them last sunday, was still picking them out of my shoes in the afternoon.

[tb]

Is this open to anyone?

I wouldn't mind doing this or perhaps the Striders regular 30k run, coming from Lane Cove so I magine it will take about 20 minutes to get there.

Cheers

TB

[Sub50]

Yeah I am in for a 6am start, but need to aim to be home by 8:30ish. In favor of the no leech policy as well.

Hamburglar, on Jan 14 2011, 03:08 PM, said:

I am also keen for something on Sunday morning as my plans to do Kedumba have fallen through. Sub50 and Mexican are also keen. What about we do Terry Hills? I am keen to explore the west side of Terry Hills this time i.e. the long track. What about we do 2 reps of Smiths creek, run the long track (with a detour to see Wilkins track) and return with two more reps of Smith's creek on the way back on tired legs? This would be about 30k I reckon.

I don't think there is any water, so will need to carry a bit. I might take a cold bottle of something and leave it at the Smith's creek turnoff for the way back.

How about we met at 6am at the end of Nerang Ave?

[Hallac]

tb, on Jan 14 2011, 09:00 PM, said:

Is this open to anyone?

I wouldn't mind doing this or perhaps the Striders regular 30k run, coming from Lane Cove so I magine it will take about 20 minutes to get there.

Cheers

TB

Yep - just a bunch of runners going for a long slow run.  Anyone welcome, 6am at the gate to the Perimeter track at the end of Nerang Avenue.

May be a struggle to be back for 8.30 Sub50 - maybe you get to miss Smiths Creek on the way back.

Nice and dry out on the track so no leech problem.

[Mexican]

Look forward to it...see you all Sunday morning.

[jdunc]

I'll join in.

Sounds a little longer than I was aiming for this weekend, but if I'm struggling at the end I might skip Smiths Creek on the return as well. Just hope I can keep up with you guys!

[Slug]

I might join you guys. Depends on how my legs pull up this arvo from Kedumba. Bloody tough run.

[Hallac]

And so 8 turned up.  Good cloud cover but a bit sticky, very noticable the first time up Smith's Creek on the outbound leg.  Around the turn at the end of Long Trail the drizzle gave us some relief and continued for the rest of the run.

Sub50 dashed off after the turn as needed to be home.  Tropic tried to follow, not close enough unfortunately and took a wrong turn.  Returned to the car via the main road.  Jeff (jdunc) and I hung off the back and made our way back to the start, whilst Hamburglar, Mexican, Paul and TB all tackled Smith's Creek again on the return.  Not sure how many times??

So just 25.5kms for me, but good to get some more kms under the belt.  Where to next Sunday?

[Slug]

Hallac, on Jan 16 2011, 03:31 PM, said:

And so 8 turned up.  Good cloud cover but a bit sticky, very noticable the first time up Smith's Creek on the outbound leg.  Around the turn at the end of Long Trail the drizzle gave us some relief and continued for the rest of the run.

Sub50 dashed off after the turn as needed to be home.  Tropic tried to follow, not close enough unfortunately and took a wrong turn.  Returned to the car via the main road.  Jeff (jdunc) and I hung off the back and made our way back to the start, whilst Hamburglar, Mexican, Paul and TB all tackled Smith's Creek again on the return.  Not sure how many times??

So just 25.5kms for me, but good to get some more kms under the belt.  Where to next Sunday?

Good stuff, I'm about to retrace your steps for a recovery run from Kedumba, my quads are shot. Only 10 or so k's though.

[tb]

Thanks for the run today, while a bit hot, it was a good outing and nice to meet you all.

Look forward to being able to join you again soon.

Cheers

Michael

[Sub50]

Great to meet everyone this morning, got a little wet at the end but it was a great run......for those that braved the second loop of Smiths Creek how did that go?

Hallac, on Jan 16 2011, 03:31 PM, said:

Tropic tried to follow, not close enough unfortunately and took a wrong turn.  Returned to the car via the main road.

Sorry TT, was needing to get home and thought you were waiting at the end of the long track for the rest of the gang

tb, on Jan 16 2011, 08:22 PM, said:

Thanks for the run today, while a bit hot, it was a good outing and nice to meet you all.

Look forward to being able to join you again soon.

Cheers

Michael

Good to me you as well Michael

[jdunc]

Good to meet all you guys and get a decent run in.
Bit of a muggy morning – the rain was welcome when it finally came!

Cheers for the chat at the back of the pack, Hallac. Not used to covering distance at that pace, so I was happy to bring it down a gear after a while.

…definitely good to get pushed, though, and have some company on the trails.
Hope to catch up with you all again, just let me know where and when.

[Mexican]

Thanks Gents,

First long run (over 20kms) for me in a while so it hurt a little towards the end.  For the record I didn't do Smith's Creek for the second time I just waited for the Chris and Ben to go down and come back, a combination of distance and heat had taken there toll by the time we got back there.  I have pulled up better today then I thought I would so will be hitting the trails again tonight with a quick run up around North Head.  

See you all in the coming weeks.

Cheers

Paul

[EverReadyBunny]

If you are looking for a run this weekend, there is one from Bobbin Head on the sat morning. Nice run. Bit of everything.
Around 30km. Mostly bush. I think from memory there is a tiny bit of road. Post if you are interested just so we can add to numbers.
A Six foot training group is going, with all levels of runners.

Don't forget to bring your scrunchy

Edited by EverReadyBunny, 19 January 2011 - 10:17 AM.

[jdunc]

Where are you starting from, and what time?

If it's early enough I'll join in, just need to make sure I'm home before 10:00.

[Slug]

For any of you interested in sampling the Sydney Trailwalker course, myself and my regular training buddy will be departing Cowan Station at 6am on Saturday morning and heading to Brooklyn for a nice 30km out and back. This run incorporates roughly a 50/50 split of firetrail and singletrail, with a few testy climbs for good measure - notably the climb out of Jerusalem Bay on the 'out' leg. We are aiming to complete this in 3.5 hours.

Edited by Slug, 19 January 2011 - 11:12 AM.

[EverReadyBunny]

Looks like you have 2 options now Jdunc.
We also start 6am from the Bobbin Head gates (Bobbin Head end not Mt Colah End).

[Animal]

ERBunny, i will be at Bobo 6am saturday for the carnage, did the same run last year fairly hung over amazingly did not spew & finished ok. Not planning on drinking as much the night before this time around  

Will have my striders singlet, fuel belt & hand held ready to go

[jdunc]

EverReadyBunny, on Jan 20 2011, 09:40 AM, said:

Looks like you have 2 options now Jdunc.
We also start 6am from the Bobbin Head gates (Bobbin Head end not Mt Colah End).

Thanks EverReady – I'll join you guys at Bobbin head.
It's a bit closer to home than Cowan, so I can keep the family happy by getting back earlier.  



EDIT: fixing my dodgy spelling

Edited by jdunc, 21 January 2011 - 10:10 AM.

[Mexican]

Sorry lads this weekend is a little crazy with a Wedding and other family stuff so I am out.  Actually not sure when I am going to fit a run in at all!!!

[EverReadyBunny]

Animal, on Jan 20 2011, 10:12 AM, said:

ERBunny, i will be at Bobo 6am saturday for the carnage, did the same run last year fairly hung over amazingly did not spew & finished ok. Not planning on drinking as much the night before this time around  

Ok cool,
I have printed maps and directions for Animal and Jdunc.
You two can keep each other company since I am as slow as a wet week.
Works out well for me, as no desire to see any technicolour yawns since Animal only promises not to drink as much
I think Buzzlightyear is also planning to join in the fun and has a bit of speed in the legs.

[TropicThunder]

Righto - We've got slug off to Cowan, ERB around Bobbin Head.

Burglar do you have anything up your sleeve???

[Hallac]

I might be up for something Sunday morning if I feel recovered enough but tomorrow feels a day too early for me