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[brewer]

Put a place holder in your diary now for August 14.

Website: City2Surf.com.au

The weather is usually pretty good, but we're overdue for a rainy one.

[thomo]

Couldn't sleep Brewer.

I aim for my first sub 70 minutes in a couple of decades or more.

[Ayla2010]

Looking forward to doing this
Don't have a time aim yet, but closer to then I will.

[heartnsoul]

aiming at 44.xx - 45.xx come August! luckily in the seeded group this year  

[Johnny Dark]

Honouring an agreement and after a 7 year hiatus I'll have one more crack at a sub-60.

JD

[thomo]

Johnny Dark, on Jan 1 2011, 10:49 AM, said:

Honouring an agreement and after a 7 year hiatus I'll have one more crack at a sub-60.

JD

One more sub 60 or first under 60 mins?

I would love see you cruise under 60.

[Johnny Dark]

thomo, on Jan 1 2011, 12:21 PM, said:

One more sub 60 or first under 60 mins?

Best time dates back to 1993 (61:48)

JD

[aDrain]

I'm in, going for sub 60 again (same deal as JD)

[thomo]

aDrain, on Jan 1 2011, 03:53 PM, said:

I'm in, going for sub 60 again (same deal as JD)

Well if you both live near each other, then you can keep each other honest.

Should get Horrie in on the sub 60 goal as well.

[aDrain]

thomo, on Jan 1 2011, 02:57 PM, said:

Well if you both live near each other, then you can keep each other honest.

Should get Horrie in on the sub 60 goal as well.

Strangely enough we do, and often wave as we pass each other going the other way

[AaronR]

thomo, on Jan 1 2011, 08:36 AM, said:

I aim for my first sub 70 minutes in a couple of decades or more.

I best get training then.... You got me scared now!

[thomo]

thomo, on Jan 1 2011, 08:36 AM, said:

I aim for my first sub 70 minutes in a couple of decades or more.

AaronR, on Jan 1 2011, 10:36 PM, said:

I best get training then.... You got me scared now!

I shouldn't worry you. You should have the sub 60 minute goal along with aDrain & Jonny Dark.

[KatieR]

I intend to be back, definately to improve my time.

I was greatful for the sms messages of encouragement I recieved while running.They made me smile and keep going.

I was disappointed to finish slower last year than when I walked it entirely in 2000.I also didnt talk to anyone in the 11hours away from home so it was a long,lonesome,queuing,disappointing experience,which also highlighted the many wonderful previous experiences with many family and friends that I was missing this time.

I thought that maybe this run wasnt the one for me as some others also think and avoid,but I cant end my City To Surf experience and what was my 10th one and should have been something to be proud of on such a low point.

thomo, on Dec 31 2010, 03:36 PM, said:

I aim for my first sub 70 minutes in a couple of decades or more.

Just like Thomo I want to improve on the times of a couple or a few decades ago at least by a few.
With a best time of 83.08 in 1979 and a worst time of almost 3 hours there is lots of opportunity to minimise the gap between once upon a time.I will decide whch specific time I will be targeting closer to the time.
Today the goals would be to do it in under 2 hours and to make sure I have arranged to meet up with others.So hopefully City to Surf 11 in 2011 will be something to celebrate  

[brewer]

KatieR, on Jan 2 2011, 08:48 AM, said:

... make sure I have arranged to meet up with others. ...  

Bondi Hotel is usually a safe bet to find Coolrunners after C2S.

Edited by brewer, 02 January 2011 - 08:47 AM.

[Running Angel]

I've done C2S every year since I moved here, 2011 will be my 6th. Aiming for a sub 75 again, was close last year

[flyingemu]

2010 was 67min, so looking to go under 65 this year.  

[BOD]

Hope to narrow the gap between race time (minutes) and age (years)

Widest  gap in 1983: 20.43.  (Time 57.78; Age 37.35)
Closest gap in 2009:  4.88.    (Time 68.23; Age 63.35)

As I get older, I look for more targets to manipulate.  

[frankie17]

Closing in on 60mins. Went out too fast and flagged across the top.

I hope to pace better this year and make up the half-minute.

[inhisshadow]

Going out early and saying this is the year I crack 55

[Hallac]

Running Angel, on Jan 2 2011, 09:52 AM, said:

I've done C2S every year since I moved here, 2011 will be my 6th. Aiming for a sub 75 again, was close last year

So what did you do before you moved here?

flyingemu, on Jan 2 2011, 10:37 AM, said:

2010 was 67min, so looking to go under 65 this year.  

I might just slipstreeam behing you if that's ok.  67 the last 2 years, with the most recent following cycling to the city before the run and having done a decent run on Saturday.  Wasn't too bothered with my time but then my brother went and posted a 66.xx.  So sub 65 as a minimum goal.

[craigus]

Sub 65 for me - I will conquer that hill this year

BTW, is it a week later than normal?

(I love it that we are already talking about a race that's 8 months away   )

[brewer]

craigus, on Jan 2 2011, 06:06 PM, said:

BTW, is it a week later than normal?

Nah, still second Sunday in August.

craigus, on Jan 2 2011, 06:06 PM, said:

(I love it that we are already talking about a race that's 8 months away   )

Wouldn't want it to sneak up on us and catch us off guard.  

[Slunnie]

Does anybody know if the start groups will remain unchanged from the 2010 model or that posted below from Coolrunnings for 2009? Doesn't seem to have been updated on the website yet.

• Seeded Runner - Elite runners and by invitation only
  
• Preferred runners - A finishing time number under 55 minutes. See this forum thread regarding qualifying standards
  
• SH1 - Sub 75 minute finish - Red Bib numbered 1-8000
  
• SH2 - Sub 100 minute finish - Green Bib numbered 8001-16,000
  
• Blue Start - First in basis with a limit of 24,000 - Blue Bib numbered 16,001-40,000
  
• Back of the pack - Yellow Bib numbered 40,001 onwards

Edited by Slunnie, 02 January 2011 - 06:52 PM.

[aziz]

Does anyone know when entries open?
I always seem to enter so late I am in a start group that starts hours (perceived not measured) after the first runners.

[Bellthorpe]

When you email them, you could let everyone here know ...

[Action]

aziz, on Jan 4 2011, 05:23 PM, said:

Does anyone know when entries open?
I always seem to enter so late I am in a start group that starts hours (perceived not measured) after the first runners.

Straight after the SMH Half in May.  Same organisers.

[Luckylegs]

August 14, 2011 race day.

Edited by Luckylegs, 04 January 2011 - 05:46 PM.

[Running Angel]

[quote name='Hallac' date='Jan 2 2011, 03:36 PM' post='628854']
So what did you do before you moved here?

I did races in my home country of course

[Stem]

I have been considering what time to aim for this year. Decided on a slightly scary 62 minutes.  

All I have to do is keep the injuries at bay....loose about 3kg's.... hill training.....do more k's......have the perfect day......and maybe.......

[Ewoksta]

This will be my first year racing with a red bib. Hope to retain for next year is the first goal. Anything around 70 mins would be great as it will be only about 5 weeks until the Sydney Marathon. Thinking an easy jog back is on the cards for a long run day of 28 or so k's. Anyone in???  

Cheers
Andrew

Edited by Ewoksta, 04 January 2011 - 10:25 PM.

[Hark]

Annoyed at last years result of 60:03, so want to comfortably break the 60 min mark this year with some more hill and speed training.

Gluck training everyone

[Gento]

Slunnie, on Jan 2 2011, 07:41 PM, said:

Does anybody know if the start groups will remain unchanged from the 2010 model or that posted below from Coolrunnings for 2009? Doesn't seem to have been updated on the website yet.

• Seeded Runner - Elite runners and by invitation only
  
• Preferred runners - A finishing time number under 55 minutes. See this forum thread regarding qualifying standards
  
• SH1 - Sub 75 minute finish - Red Bib numbered 1-8000
  
• SH2 - Sub 100 minute finish - Green Bib numbered 8001-16,000
  
• Blue Start - First in basis with a limit of 24,000 - Blue Bib numbered 16,001-40,000
  
• Back of the pack - Yellow Bib numbered 40,001 onwards

Probably too early at this stage to know the groups. I'd say the seeded; preferred, sub 55; SH1, sub 75; SH2, sub 100; Blue groups will remain unchanged.
In 2009 they only had yellow group as the tail end, but in 2010 they had yellow and brown. If the trend continues whereby the entrant numbers continue to grow, then there could be a 3rd group (Yellow, Brown, Purple?)

aziz, on Jan 4 2011, 05:23 PM, said:

Does anyone know when entries open?
I always seem to enter so late I am in a start group that starts hours (perceived not measured) after the first runners.

Last year they opened up in May sometime. The Preferred and the Red group filled up fast, as did blue.

[Slunnie]

Gento, on Jan 5 2011, 10:22 AM, said:

Probably too early at this stage to know the groups. I'd say the seeded; preferred, sub 55; SH1, sub 75; SH2, sub 100; Blue groups will remain unchanged.
In 2009 they only had yellow group as the tail end, but in 2010 they had yellow and brown. If the trend continues whereby the entrant numbers continue to grow, then there could be a 3rd group (Yellow, Brown, Purple?)

Looks like you're on the money Gento! The organisers return emailed this not long ago:

Quote

Hi Simon

All things City2Surf are yet to be 100% confirmed however yes it is likely all groups will remain as they were in 2010.

Thanks

Jane

[WallyGator]

Ewoksta, on Jan 4 2011, 11:24 PM, said:

This will be my first year racing with a red bib. Hope to retain for next year is the first goal. Anything around 70 mins would be great as it will be only about 5 weeks until the Sydney Marathon. Thinking an easy jog back is on the cards for a long run day of 28 or so k's. Anyone in???  

Syd mara for me as well, so 28km would be good (if I can do without the BO spray, new shirt and the cold gear), but there is always the lure of a diet coke or 2 and catch up with CRs afterwards at the pub.

Decisions Decisions.

[Running Angel]

[quote name='brewer' date='Jan 2 2011, 06:30 PM' post='628899']
Nah, still second Sunday in August.


Actually yes it is a week later cause last year it was Sun 8th

[aziz]

Bellthorpe, on Jan 4 2011, 05:40 PM, said:

When you email them, you could let everyone here know ...

Good advice.

I have since emailed and got the very specific answer:
"Entries always open around the end of May so keep your eye on the website closer to this time."

I think I will resort to putting some reminders in my calendar from mid-May and hope that I this helps me not miss the sub-75min group.

[brewer]

Running Angel, on Jan 5 2011, 01:24 PM, said:

brewer, on Jan 2 2011, 06:30 PM, said:

Nah, still second Sunday in August.

Actually yes it is a week later cause last year it was Sun 8th

Sunday the 8th was the second Sunday in August 2010.

[Running Angel]

brewer, on Jan 5 2011, 08:38 PM, said:

Actually yes it is a week later cause last year it was Sun 8th


Sunday the 8th was the second Sunday in August 2010.

Yes it was. It was also a week earlier (well 6 days) than this year which is the 14th August. Which was what the question was asking

[thomo]

nite _time_runner, another for the sub 60 minute bus.

nite_time_runner, on Jan 5 2011, 09:38 PM, said:

1) sub 3:30 marathon ( Cities or Sydney mara.....)
2) C2S sub 60
3) keep smiling when running.

[brewer]

Running Angel, on Jan 5 2011, 09:29 PM, said:

Yes it was. It was also a week earlier (well 6 days) than this year which is the 14th August. Which was what the question was asking

Matter of interpretation, I've read the question about it being a week later as had it moved to the third Sunday in August.

[lajoers3]

I'll be in again this year for my 6th city2surf. In previous years ('02, '06, '07, '09, '10) i've walked the distance with just a few very short jogging intervals last year but this will be the first year for me to be predominantly (if not entirely) running. Last year was a PB (at 2:38:43) of over 20minutes but this year I expect that I should be able to finish well under 2hours and hopefully closer to the 90minute mark. There is still a long time between now and August though so like Ayla, i'll have a better idea closer to the date.

[Katz]

I'm in.  

It will be at the start of my whirlwind round-the-world trip! I missed last year due to injury (not to mention being on the other side of the country), but hopefully they will let me keep my green bib for this year and I'll be aiming to at the very worst keep it, or the very best smash sub-75 and get myself a red bib start for next year.

I would say the former is the more likely option, but it doesn't hurt to have lofty goals.

[thomo]

Johnny Dark, on Jan 1 2011, 12:37 PM, said:

Best time dates back to 1993 (61:48)

JD

Had a good talk with Jonny Dark at SMC today.

I think he will get to the magically sub 60:00. He has good incentive/s.

Jonny's performance in the half marathon today bids well for later in the year.

[lajoers3]

Does anyone know if it's possible to qualify with for a SH2 start with a 5K time.

[brewer]

Check the website, but if I recall correctly, they take a minimum distance of 10K for SH1 & SH2 qualifiers.

[lajoers3]

brewer, on Jan 19 2011, 12:10 PM, said:

Check the website, but if I recall correctly, they take a minimum distance of 10K for SH1 & SH2 qualifiers.

Yeah I have checked the site but I can't find anything - unless i'm looking in the wrong place. I thought it would be a minimum of 10K for qualifying but just wanted to check

[Action]

lajoers3, on Jan 19 2011, 10:57 AM, said:

Does anyone know if it's possible to qualify with for a SH2 start with a 5K time.

Nope.  Must be a certified 10k or half (or previous C2S!).

[lajoers3]

Action, on Jan 19 2011, 04:33 PM, said:

Nope.  Must be a certified 10k or half (or previous C2S!).

Thanks.

[Lithius]

Just out of curiousity, what kind of 10km time would I need to qualify for red group? Based on the <75mins over 14kms it would be about a 5:20 pace, but with the shorter distance would they want a sub 50min 10km? Got to get my arse into gear and head to the 'big smoke' to do some races. I was woefully under-prepared last year (wats a hill?) and ran low 80s time, looking to do better this year.

Edited by Lithius, 19 February 2011 - 12:38 PM.

[murphytarian]

If all goes well, this will be my 10th C2S. The goal is to go sub-60 for the first time.