65 replies to this topic

[HillsAths1]

All I have made a tentative booking for 30 people at the Southport SLSC for 6pm on Saturday the 30th June.

If you are interested in attending please let me know so I can ensure that we have enough space booked.

Last year we had around 45 in total.

The food is Bistro type food, quite tasty and good value, and needless to say the company was great.

I will start off with the guys travelling with me.

HillsAths plus 4

[af15]

+1

Looking forward to meeting my fellow keyboard warriors and imaginary friends

To the marathon first-timers (of which I am one): Come!! Get rid of pre-race jitters...come along and meet someone more nervous than you (i.e. your fellow first timers)

We also have a roll call wiki page set up;
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2012
Add yourself to the list by clicking on the "edit" tab. If you can't get the edit function to work, just post your event / goal time / dinner attendance here and I'll add it for you.

Edited by af15, 25 May 2012 - 08:19 PM.

[Kathymac]

Count me in.

Always a lot of fun meeting nervous runners from around the country prior to the big run.

[Anth]

Count me in as well. Thanks for organising.

Edited by Anth, 26 May 2012 - 04:21 PM.

[Running Angel]

Cool, Emu and myself will be along. Thanks for organising HA

[RunningWhiz]

plus one. I'm in.

Jaime

[Casper84]

af15, on 25 May 2012 - 08:11 PM, said:

We also have a roll call wiki page set up;
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2012
Add yourself to the list by clicking on the "edit" tab. If you can't get the edit function to work, just post your event / goal time / dinner attendance here and I'll add it for you.

Hi, I Couldn't figure out how to add my details to the wiki page :s

I'll be travelling solo as it's a quick weekend dash for me, and would love to meet up and mingle with some fellow GC runners.  So count me as a +1

I'm running the marathon, aiming for sub 3:15

[af15]

Casper84, on 26 May 2012 - 08:19 PM, said:

Hi, I Couldn't figure out how to add my details to the wiki page

Done

I'll come by regularly to bump this thread and / or update the wiki as necessary.

[TassiePenguin]

I reckon I will put in an appearance again.  Put me down for 1, I am staying a bit closer this year, so won't do a 9km walk on the saturday to get there.
Doing the full again, and after today's run, daring to dream of 3.15

[Casper84]

Thanks af15.

So are there any rules / protocols for the dinner lol other then enjoy oneself.

By this i mean do we have to wear any coolrunning gear (being new to the cool running boards, I don't have any as yet), and I assume we just bring cash to pay for dinner.  Any guide on price for dinner?

Cheers, looking forward to it,  was actually thinking of posting a topic for solo travellers who wanted to get together for dinner when i saw this thread

[af15]

TassiePenguin, on 27 May 2012 - 06:01 PM, said:

Put me down for 1

Done

Casper84, on 27 May 2012 - 06:57 PM, said:

By this i mean do we have to wear any coolrunning gear (being new to the cool running boards, I don't have any as yet), and I assume we just bring cash to pay for dinner.  Any guide on price for dinner?

CR gear - I'd say no...that gear looks more running gear than social gear to me (happy for others to correct me on this).
Cash yes
Menu at...
http://www.sslsc.com.../sslsc menu.pdf

Hmm, just had a look at the menu myself; wouldn't mind some of that after the race (when I can and will eat whatever and as much as I want!!). Any interest in a return trip to the surf club for post-race lunch / drinks?

[Anth]

af15, on 27 May 2012 - 09:35 PM, said:

Hmm, just had a look at the menu myself; wouldn't mind some of that after the race (when I can and will eat whatever and as much as I want!!). Any interest in a return trip to the surf club for post-race lunch / drinks?

I'll be there post race. Drinks will be more of the priority than the lunch though

[Lyonsyrunner]

Count me in.    Might have a mate as well. Both doing the marathon !!

[Lyonsyrunner]

af15, on 25 May 2012 - 08:11 PM, said:

+1

Looking forward to meeting my fellow keyboard warriors and imaginary friends

To the marathon first-timers (of which I am one): Come!! Get rid of pre-race jitters...come along and meet someone more nervous than you (i.e. your fellow first timers)

We also have a roll call wiki page set up;
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2012
Add yourself to the list by clicking on the "edit" tab. If you can't get the edit function to work, just post your event / goal time / dinner attendance here and I'll add it for you.

hey Af15. can you add me. lyonsy runner , 2.27 to 2.28. cheers lyonsy

[Running Angel]

af15, on 27 May 2012 - 09:35 PM, said:

TassiePenguin, on 27 May 2012 - 06:01 PM, said:

Put me down for 1

Done

Casper84, on 27 May 2012 - 06:57 PM, said:

By this i mean do we have to wear any coolrunning gear (being new to the cool running boards, I don't have any as yet), and I assume we just bring cash to pay for dinner.  Any guide on price for dinner?

CR gear - I'd say no...that gear looks more running gear than social gear to me (happy for others to correct me on this).
Cash yes
Menu at...
http://www.sslsc.com.../sslsc menu.pdf

Hmm, just had a look at the menu myself; wouldn't mind some of that after the race (when I can and will eat whatever and as much as I want!!). Any interest in a return trip to the surf club for post-race lunch / drinks?

Post race CR gathering is always at the SLSC so you will have plenty of company

[HillsAths1]

Looking at the menu reminded me that last year two of the people who were not running on the Sunday but were in our party ordered the Seafood platter for two.

It came out and was just a mountain of seafood and Fries. After a number of weeks watching my diet the amount of seafood that was on that tray looked very nice.

[HillsAths1]

af15 , I clearly need some help with Wiki as I am not able to put my details in.

Can you please put me in for the Half Marathon in a time of 92. I was hoping to do 88 this year but a series of injuries has really knocked my training about, so had to settle for a more reasonable time.(although I will have to work pretty hard to get close to.)

[Peterhorse]

sorry, can't edit the wiki page either... won't accept my details for log in either?

nevermind, please include me for marathon, aiming for sub 3:30

commuting down on the day so won't make the dinner sorry... will wear CR cap though. see y'all there

Edited by Peterhorse, 28 May 2012 - 03:24 PM.

[mgi11a]

I'm still not sure of my arrangements Mara weekend so i'll say no to being there. However if plans change i'll probably be there as part of my Bayside Runners group but i'll be sure to come over and say hello.

As for my Mara time, whatever PH said less 3sec.

[Peterhorse]

mgi11a, on 28 May 2012 - 04:10 PM, said:

As for my Mara time, whatever PH said less 3sec.

If it's sub 3:30 I'll still be happy with that! but only this time :-)

[af15]

Lyonsyrunner, on 27 May 2012 - 11:24 PM, said:

Count me in.    Might have a mate as well. Both doing the marathon !!

Just to clarify, did you mean the pre- or post-race gathering? (Or both?)
Btw wouldn't your target time win the whole thing?? And are you going to the Olympics?? Australia's sole rep at Beijing '08 (Lee Troop) did 2:27:17...
Either way...

Peterhorse, on 28 May 2012 - 03:24 PM, said:

sorry, can't edit the wiki page either... won't accept my details for log in either?

Hrm, I remember reading a post about this somewhere. Something about how the software for the forums has been updated but not the software for the wiki, and the logins possibly being different. Can't find it now tho (can never find things when I need them). I think Bellthorpe wrote it. Bellthorpe?

Everyone who asked to be added to the wiki since my last post - done.
I'll check and update daily so won't be posting just to say "done" from now on.

EDIT (01/06/2012)
Found it:

Bellthorpe, on 02 June 2011 - 12:50 PM, said:

The wiki software is different to the forum software. There used to be a 'bridge' between the two, so that all registered forum members were also able to log in to the wiki. However, the wiki software has not moved forward, and no longer supports the recent versions of forum software. It's frozen in time. Thus, new forum members do not have a logon ID.  Old forum members who've changed their password will not be able to login, but can use the password change function.

If you want a wiki login, send CR an email, with your user name and desired password. This should be different to your forum password, and CR does not know your present forum password, has no way of finding it out, and does not want to know.

Edited by af15, 01 June 2012 - 10:30 AM.

[Lyonsyrunner]

Lol hell nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. This is my first marathon. I have a lot of respect for the distance.  Just going by the personal best over the half and my fitness level now and the running calculators McMillan and running times gives me between 2.24 and 2.25. So as it's my first one and wanting a good experience. I am going in very causious and going for the goal time of 2.27 to 2.28 :-) I am a yes for both at this stage! Depending on my return flight back to tassie :-) so definately for pre :-)

[Lyonsyrunner]

Cautious*

[af15]

*Bump*

Come meet lots of nervous runners over a pre-race dinner. Details up top.

Roll call page is at;
http://www.coolrunni...Gold_Coast_2012
Click "edit" and add your name, goal time and if you'll be coming to the CR gatherings.

[silvermachine]

How nervous is Lyonsyrunner going to be? But it will be very exciting if he runs according to his goals.

af15, I am unable to log in to the wiki page. could you please add the following details?

Half; SpecBGT 1:42:xx (or Sub 1:43 if you prefer); yes to dinner.

10km; silvermachine, 54 to 57 mins (don't know how much the heat is going to affect me); yes to dinner.

We will both be attending the post run drinks. Very much looking forward to meeting some CRs.

[DonBob]

GDay AF15, I got a bit scared about editing so can you please put me down for the Marathon and Sub 3 but sorry cant make it for dinner. Thanks Don

PS: Good luck Lyonsrunner with your first marathon and your 2:27 - 2:28

[Lyonsyrunner]

silvermachine, on 01 June 2012 - 08:43 PM, said:

How nervous is Lyonsyrunner going to be? But it will be very exciting if he runs according to his goals.

af15, I am unable to log in to the wiki page. could you please add the following details?

Half; SpecBGT 1:42:xx (or Sub 1:43 if you prefer); yes to dinner.

10km; silvermachine, 54 to 57 mins (don't know how much the heat is going to affect me); yes to dinner.

We will both be attending the post run drinks. Very much looking forward to meeting some CRs.

Hey Silver Machine. Not nervous. Just excited to run and finally say I have done one! Be good to meet you at the post drinks. Where are these by the way? Same place ? What time ?

Thanks Don Rob. Good luck to you as well :-)

[alisonjc]

Alisonjc - half marathon, goal time - in time to get the bling.
Will be attending the pre-race dinner +2 and the post-race drinks

[hairdog]

I just enrolled today after finishing Sydney Herald Half Marathon. I be interested in attending as I am travelling alone.

[af15]

*Bump*

[Isthisnametaken]

Hoping to be there post race. Am meeting some friends from Brisbane so don't want to lock anything in.

[Kaiser]

Looking forward to meeting other keyboard warriors CRs!
Marathon, sub 3:45, yes to dinner
Please add me to the wiki, thank you :-)

[Casper84]

*Bump*

I think I read in the GC Marathon newsletter that it's free meals for marathon runners post race - just need to show your bib, or medal.  I might try and make it back to the SLSC and take them up on this as well as a few beers.

One question though, will it be really busy and impossible to get seats / food quickly?  At least we have booking for the pre race meal / freakout lol  Looking forward to meeting my fellow CR people.  Hope your training is going well and you enjoy the impending taper!

[Kaiser]

Casper84, on 10 June 2012 - 02:48 PM, said:

*Bump*

I think I read in the GC Marathon newsletter that it's free meals for marathon runners post race - just need to show your bib, or medal.  I might try and make it back to the SLSC and take them up on this as well as a few beers.

One question though, will it be really busy and impossible to get seats / food quickly?  At least we have booking for the pre race meal / freakout lol  Looking forward to meeting my fellow CR people.  Hope your training is going well and you enjoy the impending taper!

Hi Casper, first post by Hillsaths1 says booking is for Southport SLSC. The post race party is at Surfers Paradise SLSC. I think Southport SLSC fills faster post race since it's closer to the start/finish. I went for the Surfers post race party last year, not that crowded, managed to get a snag easily.

[Casper84]

My bad Kaiser, shows my lack of knowledge of all things GC, and my terrible habit of skim reading.

Still a free meal sounds good so might be worth the trip. Wait and see I guess.

[HillsAths1]

AF can you please add another 7 people for me.

[Isthisnametaken]

So the post "party" is at Surfers BUT where are the cool runners going? I am close to both venues so will make the effort to either. Let an idiot know please.

John.

[af15]

*Bump*

Isthisnametaken, on 11 June 2012 - 09:11 PM, said:

So the post "party" is at Surfers BUT where are the cool runners going? I am close to both venues so will make the effort to either. Let an idiot know please.

As I understand, the CR post-race is "traditionally" at Southport. From the email it looks like the post-race thing at Surfers Paradise SLSC doesn't start 'til 4pm, so there might be time to go to both...(depending on when you finish)

[buzzlightyear]

Plus 1 if it's not too late?

[HillsAths1]

No problems Buzz will be great to catch up with you again.

[af15]

*Bump*
*Bump bump bumpbumpbumpbump poke prod nudge*

This thread just refuses to stay up the top of the GCM forum.

buzzlightyear, on 13 June 2012 - 10:25 PM, said:

Plus 1 if it's not too late?

No worries buzz. Added you to the roll call page too.

More generally, it is definitely not too late...we can keep adding numbers up until race week. But make a guy's life easier, tell us as early as possible!

[Ames43]

Put me down for 2 af. Not sure on half or full yet tho...I'll tell you on the night!

[GrizzlyBear]

I'm in for the full.

I'm looking at around 4 hours but I'd rather have a good run than worry about the watch!

I'm a maybe for the dinner. Will depend on the kids and 'escaping' for a few hours!

See you all soon

Dave

[af15]

*BUMP*

[Jurgie]

too late to join??? I am a first timer, hoping to finish in one piece...I will fly in from Adelaide the day before- any South Australians there???

[af15]

Jurgie, on 21 June 2012 - 09:18 PM, said:

too late to join??? I am a first timer, hoping to finish in one piece...I will fly in from Adelaide the day before- any South Australians there???

Definitely not too late. Welcome aboard, see you at GC.

[buzzlightyear]

hi

buzzlightyear, on 13 June 2012 - 10:25 PM, said:

Plus 1 if it's not too late?

Hi again,
plus 2 more please , totalling 3

[af15]

*BUMP*

Numbers to be finalised around mid-week, so if you're still dithering, time to get in!

[Sportsman]

Count me in.

Doing the marathon. 3:10/3:15 maybe.

[Isthisnametaken]

Myself and my wife would like to attend.

Marathon 3:45

Thanks - John and Terri