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[ScamBullant]

Scanning through youtube because SWMBO has taken over the tv in protest of 'too much Olympics' (I know, I don't get it either) had me stumble upon this.

Getting  me thinking it must be time to start thinking about W@G by night. More details to follow in terms of trains, start options, those doing the up/back and those wanting to just hang around post run for a beer and chat.

However with the first full moon of Spring falling on the 29th (or 30th dependant on your calendar selection) the nearest Friday is the 28th of September.

So with no further ado the date is set and the invitation is there. If running a glorious trail at night is your kind of thing to do then I shall see you on the trails.

Enjoy

Edited by ScamBullant, 02 August 2012 - 09:59 PM.

[GarthMc]

You're onto something Berro. It's the week after the CP Ultra, but this is in the diary regardless. Hope to see you there.

[B+]

Hmmm W2G on the 28th and lap the lake on 29th could be an interesting back up for some people.

Train safe

[RunningKiwi]

Looking forward to this one, might have to back it up with a half at lap the lake the next day

[ScamBullant]

W2G by night always clashes with somthing. Which is why I'm going to stick by the 1st full moon of spring concept.

Sorry to those who clash. If its any consolation, I'm out marking Mt Portal for RW on the Sat evening and then RD on the Sun.

To much running is, of course, never enough. Enjoy the time you have to run. Hope to see you all at the gate by midnight

Edited by ScamBullant, 04 August 2012 - 11:28 AM.

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I am up for this. missed last year due to clash with coastal classic, but in this time for sure.
many thanks for making the effort.

[Fred]

tempting!!

[lukedoyle]

B+, on 03 August 2012 - 08:22 AM, said:

Hmmm W2G on the 28th and lap the lake on 29th could be an interesting back up for some people.

Train safe

I just want to run on a trail with B+ at night, rumour has it he can't see a thing in the day time is there a lamp bright enough for him??

[B+]

lukedoyle, on 14 August 2012 - 09:10 PM, said:

B+, on 03 August 2012 - 08:22 AM, said:

Hmmm W2G on the 28th and lap the lake on 29th could be an interesting back up for some people.

Train safe

I just want to run on a trail with B+ at night, rumour has it he can't see a thing in the day time is there a lamp bright enough for him??

It will be the same as running with me in day light for you.... to far behind to see me anyway. I can wear a tail light if you want.....

Train safe

[lukedoyle]

B+, on 15 August 2012 - 08:41 PM, said:

lukedoyle, on 14 August 2012 - 09:10 PM, said:

B+, on 03 August 2012 - 08:22 AM, said:

Hmmm W2G on the 28th and lap the lake on 29th could be an interesting back up for some people.

Train safe

I just want to run on a trail with B+ at night, rumour has it he can't see a thing in the day time is there a lamp bright enough for him??

It will be the same as running with me in day light for you.... to far behind to see me anyway. I can wear a tail light if you want.....

Train safe

The only reason everyone will be so far behind you B+ is because they will be scared of blindess from headlamps of the reflection from your head through lack of hair.

Train safe

[GarthMc]

lukedoyle, on 19 August 2012 - 07:55 PM, said:

B+, on 15 August 2012 - 08:41 PM, said:

lukedoyle, on 14 August 2012 - 09:10 PM, said:

B+, on 03 August 2012 - 08:22 AM, said:

Hmmm W2G on the 28th and lap the lake on 29th could be an interesting back up for some people.

Train safe

I just want to run on a trail with B+ at night, rumour has it he can't see a thing in the day time is there a lamp bright enough for him??

It will be the same as running with me in day light for you.... to far behind to see me anyway. I can wear a tail light if you want.....

Train safe

The only reason everyone will be so far behind you B+ is because they will be scared of blindess from headlamps of the reflection from your head through lack of hair.

Train safe

With quality sledging like that I thought I was in the beer bet thread for a minute there!

[ScamBullant]

Found some time to get the research done for those keen on running this in 2012. Keeping in mind a feature of W2G by night is the plan to finish at the same time rather than start. With the stated aim to get most people to the gate at the rangers hut by the magical hour of midnight in time for the BMMC hosted festivities that occur in such a venue at such a time.

With all that in mind I see 3 options for city rail sponsored transport to the occasion (note: it is with regret that I have not been able to secure City Rail financial support, please buy your tickets) based on estimated run time:

a. 3hrs 30mins (about) - Central 6:36pm, Glenbrook 7:42pm, Woodford 8:12pm
b. 3hrs 00mins (about) - Central 7:06pm, Glenbrook 8:16pm, Woodford 8:46pm
c. 2hrs 00mins (about) - Central 8:09pm, Glenbrook 9:13pm, Woodford 9:43pm

For those considering the RodThe Hornet Up-Back option please discuss as you see fit.

Enjoy, and hope to see many smiling faces in a moon lit sky

[GarthMc]

So 3 days out till we run. What's the rollcall look like? And which trains are people aiming for?

Train??
Berro
Luke D
B+
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Fred
RunningKiwi

8:16 from Glenbrook
Garth
Lise
Simon
Jason

Hoping the weather clears up and comes good for the run:
http://www.bom.gov.a...pringwood.shtml

[RunningKiwi]

I'm in and looking forward to this one.

8.16pm from Glenbrook sounds good to me if thats what most others are planning on jumping on.

[lukedoyle]

Garth, I will be there probably on the 8.16 train pending on how many schooners I can fit in at the Glenbrook Bowlo between knock off and 8.16

[ScamBullant]

Devastated that I can't make the up train times as I have my sister in-laws 30th. Which Im informed is important to be at. Having said that we will have our 2yr old with us and as such will be returning from Tempe early enough for me to get to Glenbrook and run towards the downward propelled runners to turn and head back with them.

As pennants for my lacklustre performance I will endeavour to ensure ample amber is available at the gate along with an array of thin sliced potato cooked in a variety of flavourings.

Outside the world of CR there are also a number in the world of FB linking in. So should be a reasonable turn out for what is one of the best evenings out I normally get each year. Enjoy please.

[B+]

If I can wangle a baby sitter or a sleep over for the young bloke then I will be running. 9.13pm train from glenbrook will be my depart time.

If not then I will just have to run on my own again on Saturday at some point.

GarthMc..not sledging just speaking the truth....

Lukedoyle, why such an early train? you running down from Wenty falls or something?

Train safe

Edited by B+, 26 September 2012 - 08:38 AM.

[RunningKiwi]

Looks like we might get a little bit of rain...should be good!

http://www.weatherzo...lands/glenbrook

See you all tonight

[B+]

I'm out so doen't wait for me.

Have great run everybody.

Train safe

[YEKRUT]

lukedoyle, on 25 September 2012 - 08:26 PM, said:

Garth, I will be there probably on the 8.16 train pending on how many schooners I can fit in at the Glenbrook Bowlo between knock off and 8.16

You might need to be pushed in a wheelbarrow Mr Doyle