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[J2J]

The Jetty 2 Jetty fun run on the Redcliffe Peninsula is on Sunday July 15th.

Races include 3km, 5km, 10km  and Half marathon.

On line entries open early April.

www.j2j.com.au

Edited by J2J, 24 February 2012 - 07:54 PM.

[redbackrun]

Looking forward to it and Redcliffe's "heartbreak hill".

[UnfitnessFanatic]

Favourite run of the year.  will be back again for the 10k this year!

[Kato]

Hopefully I'll be able to get along to the half this year.  For the last few years I've been running the Kokoda Challenge, but not this year!  I'm crewing!

[MrUniqueName]

Bring on the 3k

[slow]

Loved the 10km last year - posted PB at the time.  Unfortunately, committed to GCM this year and won't be able to play again.

[ridley]

One of the best events in SEQ, will do something there again this year, probably 10km. Looking forward to it.

[yochris77]

Great event.  I am thinking I am not going to make the GCM this year so I might give the half a shot.

Heartbreak Hill!!!  pfffffttt.  Hardly meets the requirements of a hill.  Grant - are you getting soft?!

[redbackrun]

yochris77, on 01 March 2012 - 07:48 PM, said:

Great event.  I am thinking I am not going to make the GCM this year so I might give the half a shot.

Heartbreak Hill!!!  pfffffttt.  Hardly meets the requirements of a hill.  Grant - are you getting soft?!

well i'm only doing the 3k so to answer your question - yes!

[MrUniqueName]

redbackrun, on 01 March 2012 - 09:32 PM, said:

well i'm only doing the 3k so to answer your question - yes!

Hey, don't knock the 3k! Run properly, it can be hard! And that Heartbreak Hill is an absolutely killer - it almost puts the Hard Rock 100 to shame ;-)

[MG4R]

Loved this event last year and looking forward to running the HM again!

[Wheretonow]

slow, on 24 February 2012 - 11:03 PM, said:

Loved the 10km last year - posted PB at the time.  Unfortunately, committed to GCM this year and won't be able to play again.

I did a PB there after competing in the GCM. Its a great run to refresh the weary legs.
Run hard and enjoy.
Heartbreak Hill (What Hill).

[MrUniqueName]

Entries are now open! I just signed up for the 3k

[redbackrun]

MrUniqueName, on 31 March 2012 - 09:56 PM, said:

Entries are now open! I just signed up for the 3k

i'm in!

i like the preferred bib name too!

Edited by redbackrun, 31 March 2012 - 10:14 PM.

[redbackrun]

Ive noticed "trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Male and Female placegetter's" & no sign of age placegetters getting medallions like previous years???

[Bellthorpe]

Yes, I noticed that. I'll ask them. I've been happy to pick up an age group medal in previous years.

Did you notice that apostrophe man has gone crazy on that page? Including your quote.

Also this one: "Please note that Java must be enabled on your computer to enter via the Registration Software."

What's that all about? It makes no sense at all. No Java on my computer.

[chrisso]

Javascript would make more sense though... and the registration process doesn't work when its disabled....

[Bellthorpe]

Quite. My point was that the page is very amateurish, in more than one way.

[Bellthorpe]

I wrote to the organisers. They replied promptly:

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Prizes are as per last year.
There will be medals for all age group 1,2,3 that will be posted out after the event and trophies presented on the day for place getters

[redbackrun]

Bellthorpe, on 02 April 2012 - 07:29 PM, said:

I wrote to the organisers. They replied promptly:

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Prizes are as per last year.
There will be medals for all age group 1,2,3 that will be posted out after the event and trophies presented on the day for place getters

thanks BT.

[redbackrun]

redbackrun, on 31 March 2012 - 10:13 PM, said:

MrUniqueName, on 31 March 2012 - 09:56 PM, said:

Entries are now open! I just signed up for the 3k

i'm in!

i like the preferred bib name too!

bib arrived today. now to get completely over this flu & start training.

[MrUniqueName]

I've only run twice in the last 5 weeks for a max of 13kms total, so I'm just hoping this counts as a really, really good taper after TNF100! But seriously, I think that this year I'll be seeing the backs of many competitors as they zoom past

Doesn't matter though, as I just love the race and can't wait to get out there in a few weeks time!

[melliemellie]

I'm looking forward to the 10km event but please don't scare me with talk of this 'heartbreak hill'!!

[MrUniqueName]

Don't worry melliemellie, the hill isn't that bad. As long as you've been incorporating serious hill training for the last few months, you should be fine!

(Just joking!)

[redbackrun]

don't sugar coat it. it's not called "heartbreak hill" for nothing.
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Edited by redbackrun, 29 June 2012 - 01:44 PM.

[MrUniqueName]

redbackrun, on 29 June 2012 - 01:42 PM, said:

don't sugar coat it. it's not called "heartbreak hill" for nothing.

It's amazing how much smaller it looks in the photo!

[UnfitnessFanatic]

I have entered finally and am pumped for my favourite event for the year.  Got some unfinished business after a disappointing result at gc this weekend so fingers crossed I can turn it around a little and drop that 10k time some more and get back on track.

[twosheds]

UnfitnessFanatic, on 02 July 2012 - 04:26 PM, said:

I have entered finally and am pumped for my favourite event for the year.  Got some unfinished business after a disappointing result at gc this weekend so fingers crossed I can turn it around a little and drop that 10k time some more and get back on track.

You are a glutton for punishment Brett- I can barely walk today.

[UnfitnessFanatic]

twosheds, on 02 July 2012 - 07:04 PM, said:

UnfitnessFanatic, on 02 July 2012 - 04:26 PM, said:

I have entered finally and am pumped for my favourite event for the year.  Got some unfinished business after a disappointing result at gc this weekend so fingers crossed I can turn it around a little and drop that 10k time some more and get back on track.

You are a glutton for punishment Brett- I can barely walk today.

Linda I think our marathon experiences yesterday may have been on slightly different levels lol.  To be honest I got out of bed this morning the first thing I felt was my arms.  Boy they are sore.  Legs are a little tight but feel like they would after any hard 10k.  All in all a great experience though.  Was good catching up with you yesterday.

[melliemellie]

Haha you guys!! Now I am nervous!! I've done quite a bit of running in the area & haven't come across too many hills?

Was stoked to read today that there are pace markers in the 10k so will be aiming for a fast run!

[slow]

I never managed to run well with my abseiling gear.  Haha. Melliemellie - provided you monitor your effort the hills aren't too bad.  I ran a pb 10km last year, which I wasn't expecting due to the hills but found I picked up more on the down hills than I lost on the up...  Makes for a v.fast last km which is always a positive way to finish a run.  I'm regretting not being able to run this year.

[UnfitnessFanatic]

Looks like the secret is out about Brisbanes best run.  Entries sold out.  Has that happened before?

[CanadiangirlinOz]

No, first time EVER for the event.  Getting popular!

[dazmuzza]

Pacers in the 10k - woop! Trying to go as close to 50 mins as possible.

[corker]

Free entry for half marathon available. I injured my achilles so bugger can't run at all for a while. Please pm me for details.

[UnfitnessFanatic]

That was a tough morning out there, no one I know ran a particularly good time.  How did everyone else go?

[dazmuzza]

i ran the 10K 3 mins and 20 seconds faster than I ran the same distance on the Gold Coast two weeks ago, so I'm pretty pleased It's my PB now.

I wasn't prepared for the hills though. They're only slight, but I'm not used to hill running!!

Good enough race. Loved the second half of it, running along the bay.

[Unlikelyrunner]

Enjoyed the run,  my 1st J2J.  About 1 min off my pb but solid result overall.  Just missed top 10 in my age.

I'll be back.

[MG4R]

Great morning, the hills were a killer - forgot how tough they are! The half was great and support crew on the course were full of energy. Getting a decent result also added to the greatness!

[melliemellie]

I did a PB with my first 10k under an hour.. 58 mins so happy! Was perfect running weather this morning

[MrUniqueName]

Well I had an interesting morning! Got to the start just in time for the announcement that there was just over 5 minutes to the start until my race (the 3k). Did a bit of stretching and then made my way to the start-line and then, a minute later, we were off. As usual, I got stuck behind a lot of kids and slower runners but made it past the 1k mark in 3:30, as planned. Got to the turnaround at 1.5k... and then watched as everyone kept running past. I turned to the runner next to me, asked if he was doing the 3k and was told no, the 5k! Sure enough, I was running in the 5k race I didn't know what to do so I just ran back to the start and then started the whole race again with everyone else. Made it home a minute slower than last year but 8th overall, so overall I'm happy enough with that. I learnt a very important lesson though!

As usual, everything was well organised and there was a great vibe. Thanks to the MBRRs and everyone else who contributed, it was fantastic!

Cheers,

MUN.

[Davo83]

It was my first jetty to jetty, and overall a well organised and fun event.
Ran the 3km and it went well, i am steadily improving, and pleased to finish 6th overall.
Will be back next year.

[dazmuzza]

I've posted some thoughts about my first Jetty2Jetty over at my blog if anyone is interested.

[Skin and Bone]

MrUniqueName, on 15 July 2012 - 06:49 PM, said:

Well I had an interesting morning! Got to the start just in time for the announcement that there was just over 5 minutes to the start until my race (the 3k). Did a bit of stretching and then made my way to the start-line and then, a minute later, we were off. As usual, I got stuck behind a lot of kids and slower runners but made it past the 1k mark in 3:30, as planned. Got to the turnaround at 1.5k... and then watched as everyone kept running past. I turned to the runner next to me, asked if he was doing the 3k and was told no, the 5k! Sure enough, I was running in the 5k race I didn't know what to do so I just ran back to the start and then started the whole race again with everyone else. Made it home a minute slower than last year but 8th overall, so overall I'm happy enough with that. I learnt a very important lesson though!

As usual, everything was well organised and there was a great vibe. Thanks to the MBRRs and everyone else who contributed, it was fantastic!

Cheers,

MUN.

Doh!!!!

[UnfitnessFanatic]

Skin and Bone, on 16 July 2012 - 11:19 AM, said:

MrUniqueName, on 15 July 2012 - 06:49 PM, said:

Well I had an interesting morning! Got to the start just in time for the announcement that there was just over 5 minutes to the start until my race (the 3k). Did a bit of stretching and then made my way to the start-line and then, a minute later, we were off. As usual, I got stuck behind a lot of kids and slower runners but made it past the 1k mark in 3:30, as planned. Got to the turnaround at 1.5k... and then watched as everyone kept running past. I turned to the runner next to me, asked if he was doing the 3k and was told no, the 5k! Sure enough, I was running in the 5k race I didn't know what to do so I just ran back to the start and then started the whole race again with everyone else. Made it home a minute slower than last year but 8th overall, so overall I'm happy enough with that. I learnt a very important lesson though!

As usual, everything was well organised and there was a great vibe. Thanks to the MBRRs and everyone else who contributed, it was fantastic!

Cheers,

MUN.

Doh!!!!

All the races were 10min late due to a timing error, when MUN started his post with they were lined up when I got there I thought his storey might head the way it did... bugger.

[MrUniqueName]

UnfitnessFanatic, on 16 July 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

All the races were 10min late due to a timing error, when MUN started his post with they were lined up when I got there I thought his storey might head the way it did... bugger.

The irony is that I live just 5 minutes walk away, so I of all people shouldn't have had issues with start times! Ah well, I had a good laugh about it

It did make me have a lot more sympathy for pros who mess up their races though, eg jumping the gun in sprints, miscounting laps etc!

[mutk]

I did 44:37 at Gold Coast 10km, had to stop do up my shoes.then threw up mid way and at the end..

Did the J2J this time I was not sick so it was better. I'd done a hard speed workout on the Thursday before the race, 12x400's and I was not completely recovered from that. Anyway, I took off feeling ok, was cruising on about 4min pace, and I fell over at about 4.7km in to the race.

Flat road
Straight road
No one near me to trip me
No wind
No cats
No dogs

I literally let nothing get in my way and fell over it.

Ended up finishing 43:43, just under 1min quicker than at the GC a couple of weeks ago. The last 5km were a struggle, initially most of it was in trying to loosen up my left knee that I had scraped badly and bashed into the ground.

Its a good sign I can 'improve'  a little in just two weeks and there is more to come, definately faster thn the 43:43 I did... I have only been running in decent training since March, so I am happy enough.

Next rac the Brisbane Running festival really looking forward to that - Hoping for a little better than a 1 minute improvement this time