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kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 14:08
jrandom, mikey and myself are competing in the Wellington half marathon (21.1km) on June 22.
Who's with us? :sunny:
http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/
EDIT
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
YamahaR64Life
Kinje
ajturbo
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Number one
Str8jacket
Stickchick
bungbung
Lisa
Sparky Bills
11th May 2008, 15:12
Why on earth would you go and do a thing like that!?
Na, good on ya! :rockon:
Best of luck to you fallas.:first:
Trudes
11th May 2008, 15:13
You guys running or walking??
jrandom
11th May 2008, 15:16
Running.
I'll do about 2:15, kiwifruit will do about 1:50 and mikey is pretty much an unknown quantity who may end up taking five hours to finish after finding a pub along the way.
Trudes
11th May 2008, 15:19
Sweet!! You guys want a support crew?
You know, someone to cruise along every 15 minutes or so and hand you water while we drink piss and throw rubbish at you?:niceone:
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 15:20
Sweet!! You guys want a support crew?
You know, someone to cruise along every 15 minutes or so and hand you water while we drink piss and throw rubbish at you?:niceone:
that would be wonderful :yes:
Trudes
11th May 2008, 15:21
"running"
you keen?
hahahahahahahaha....... no..... read above..
Trudes
11th May 2008, 15:59
OK, how about I ride along on my pushbike and hand you guys drinks and ring my bell??
timaruIP
11th May 2008, 16:01
jrandom, mikey and myself are competing in the Wellington half marathon (21.1km) on June 22.
Who's with us? :sunny:
competing would be an overstatement
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 16:06
competing would be an overstatement
it IS a race bro :yes:
how is the training going?
timaruIP
11th May 2008, 16:10
looking good for the can a k.
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 16:12
you gotta carry the lot, no support crew handing you a beer every km...
jimbo600
11th May 2008, 16:34
Good on ya. I used to do the 1/2 marathon thing. Got fucked knees now though. The only 1/2 marathons I do now are 1/2 a keg in a day.
Number One
11th May 2008, 17:04
Good on yas! :sunny:
Trudes I'm really good at throwing rubbish...will be happy to help 'support' with you but don't expect me to share my beers!!!
Pussy
11th May 2008, 17:10
Would REALLY love to be running the half marathon (yeah right), but it's Gassit Girl's birthday that day.... so can't make it
Trudes
11th May 2008, 17:24
Good on yas! :sunny:
Trudes I'm really good at throwing rubbish...will be happy to help 'support' with you but don't expect me to share my beers!!!
Cool sweets, got a bike?
Nigel's keen to cruise along with us loaded with drinks for the boys (and any gurls too who are going to join these guys).
Anyone else want to ride with us unfit buggers?
Number One
11th May 2008, 17:30
:Oi: Speak for yourself white woman! I'll have you know I am not an unfit bugger I'm a 'terribly unfit bugger' :lol:
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 17:34
walkers will make up about half the entrants *hint hint*
Trudes
11th May 2008, 17:50
I don't walk
I stumble.
Sparky Bills
11th May 2008, 17:56
Im actually tempted to enter myself...
Did someone say beer? :whistle:
Would give me something to actually train for!
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 17:57
The beer will taste better than ever as you bask in the glory of finishing :yes:
Trudes
11th May 2008, 18:51
OK, so I have decided I will do the 10km, and I challenge my hubby to join me.:girlfight:
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 19:02
OK, so I have decided I will do the 10km, and I challenge my hubby to join me.:girlfight:
Awesome, good on you! :D
10k walk?
Trudes
11th May 2008, 19:09
Awesome, good on you! :D
10k walk?
Yeah, I can't run more than about 500 meters without feeling like I'm going to die!!
So best I start walking the block everyday I guess!
Sparky Bills
11th May 2008, 19:10
Excuse my ignorance... but how far is the half marathon? :blink:
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 19:15
Good on you Mrs Kendog!, may others follow your example :sunny:
half marathon is 21.1km Sparky, from the cake tin to Evans bay and back
http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/default.asp?PageID=12348
Trudes
11th May 2008, 19:19
Thanks for inspiring me to get off my arse Kiwifruit :D, I couldn't think of any good excuse why I couldn't/shouldn't!
Kendog
11th May 2008, 19:38
OK, so I have decided I will do the 10km, and I challenge my hubby to join me.:girlfight:
:grouphug:
who else is keen?
entrants so far:
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Damn it, how did this happen? :argh:
Trudes
11th May 2008, 19:41
Damn it, how did this happen? :argh:
hahaha
ok, I now challenge Number one and Str8jacket to do at least the 10km. :dodge:
Number One
11th May 2008, 19:43
hahaha
ok, I now challenge Number one and Str8jacket to do at least the 10km. :dodge:
Blardy knew you'd say something daft like that TURDS!
Actually I am mulling the prospect over as I did recieve my letter to myself from Outward Bound the other day and I do recall that amazing feeling of satisfaction from all the ferkin running and activity they had me doing....
I shall sleep on it......
hahaha
ok, I now challenge Number one and Str8jacket to do at least the 10km. :dodge:
Is there a Wheelchair stage in this marathon?
Number One
11th May 2008, 19:47
Is there a Wheelchair stage in this marathon?
oo you cheeky biarch! Hey remember that I'm coming up to see you guys end June and I won't hesitate to slap you for that comment :devil2:
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 19:49
Great stuff folks :yes:
entrants so far:
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Number one
Str8jacket
Trudes
11th May 2008, 19:54
hahaha, the power of suggestion!! Or is that coercion??;)
Number One
11th May 2008, 19:57
Great stuff folks :yes:
entrants so far:
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Number one
Str8jacket
WTF????? I said I'd sleep on it!
Mr Kiwifruit we haven't met but you'll be getting a slap too when we do!
oo you cheeky biarch! Hey remember that I'm coming up to see you guys end June and I won't hesitate to slap you for that comment :devil2:
Note to self.....have Nikes at the ready....:whistle:
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 20:51
entrants so far:
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Number one
Str8jacket
Stickchick
the first line has to beg the question, you guys runnin toward a bowl of breakfast food? The first three people on there and all.
kiwifruit
11th May 2008, 21:04
the first line has to beg the question, you guys runnin toward a bowl of breakfast food? The first three people on there and all.
Indeed! Come join our quest to compile the "complete breakfast"!
timaruIP
11th May 2008, 21:21
the first line has to beg the question, you guys runnin toward a bowl of breakfast food? The first three people on there and all.
very subtle.
Indeed! Come join our quest to compile the "complete breakfast"!I never had any part in the cereal fest thanks.
very subtle.I'm good at subtle.
timaruIP
11th May 2008, 22:26
I never had any part in the cereal fest thanks.
I'm good at subtle.
DREW YOU ARE SUBTLE
it doesnt achieve anything hating on ex's ex's yeh?
unless your a pyscho.
quallman1234
11th May 2008, 23:58
Oh gosh damn, will be racing the day before... Too tired.... :yes:
Matt Bleck
12th May 2008, 08:48
ahhhh, no thanks......
Stickchick
12th May 2008, 09:00
Might have to attend this one. If I can afford to get down there. Good chance to hang out the family again too.
Put my name down Mr Kiwifruit, for the 10k walk if the Wellington Ladies don't mind walking with a jafa :whistle:
Grahameeboy
12th May 2008, 09:04
competing would be an overstatement
Was thinking that myself....they could not even compete for the bathroom in the morning...
Number One
12th May 2008, 10:11
Right - so I have slept on it and my conscience has told me that I must do the 10Km if only to give Trudy a hard time the whole way round for her friendly 'suggestion/coersion'.
Dag Nabbit :pinch: I guess my heart and thighs will thank me for it...or something...:baby:
Str8 Jacket
12th May 2008, 10:18
hahaha
ok, I now challenge Number one and Str8jacket to do at least the 10km. :dodge:
Yeah alright then. Its on BIARCH!!!!
Trudes
12th May 2008, 10:28
Might have to attend this one. If I can afford to get down there. Good chance to hang out the family again too.
Put my name down Mr Kiwifruit, for the 10k walk if the Wellington Ladies don't mind walking with a jafa :whistle:
hehe, someone's gotta keep those other welly wenches in line!! Be good to meet ya too!
Right - so I have slept on it and my conscience has told me that I must do the 10Km if only to give Trudy a hard time the whole way round for her friendly 'suggestion/coersion'.
Dag Nabbit :pinch: I guess my heart and thighs will thank me for it...or something...:baby:
Yeah, it's all good chick, just a nice quiet stroll around the bays!
Yeah alright then. Its on BIARCH!!!!
Geezus... anybody'd think I was Making you do it!! Come on, you'll love it, and just think how much beer we'll be able to drink after guilt free from all the calories we burn!!
I started my training this morning... eased my way into it, the weather was a bit poopy this morning so did half an hour on the windtrainer :crazy:
Str8 Jacket
12th May 2008, 10:36
Geezus... anybody'd think I was Making you do it!! Come on, you'll love it, and just think how much beer we'll be able to drink after guilt free from all the calories we burn!!
I started my training this morning... eased my way into it, the weather was a bit poopy this morning so did half an hour on the windtrainer :crazy:
Actually depending on whats happening with racing (VMCC) I may or may not be there. Im sure i'll be sweet, ive been using my execycle for awhile now (TUI)!! But if I am going to be around Wgtn that day tehn i'll be there. My plan is to drink heavily before the walk. That way I can burn off the beer to make room for more beer-goodness calories :yes: Also the walk will be waaay more fun and not painful until the day after!
Trudes
12th May 2008, 10:40
Sounds like a plan Hels... early morning drinking session then is it? Walk starts at 9:15am.
Str8 Jacket
12th May 2008, 10:42
Sounds like a plan Hels... early morning drinking session then is it? Walk starts at 9:15am.
why dont we just start the night before and keep going until we start. "Preventative Action" is what we shall call it!
Number One
12th May 2008, 10:49
just think how much beer we'll be able to drink after guilt free from all the calories we burn!!
I was actually going to say I am not doing this unless there is a damn good piss up afterwards to reward me for my efforts!
Oh and I'd be keen to go walkies with you in preparation...maybe we could do the streets of Newlands at night and do a little bit of peeping Tom ism...noticed this hottie up the road...quite keen to stalk him a little :eek5:
Str8 Jacket
12th May 2008, 10:50
I was actually going to say I am not doing this unless there is a damn good piss up afterwards to reward me for my efforts!
Oh and I'd be keen to go walkies with you in preparation...maybe we could do the streets of Newlands at night and do a little bit of peeping Tom ism...noticed this hottie up the road...quite keen to stalk him a little :eek5:
See, this is why Malcolm refuses to move anywhere near you two!!! :nono:
Number One
12th May 2008, 10:52
hmmmmm Malcolm........come here you sexy beast!
Number One
12th May 2008, 10:52
Promise I'll be gentle :whistle:
Trudes
12th May 2008, 11:07
I was actually going to say I am not doing this unless there is a damn good piss up afterwards to reward me for my efforts!
Oh and I'd be keen to go walkies with you in preparation...maybe we could do the streets of Newlands at night and do a little bit of peeping Tom ism...noticed this hottie up the road...quite keen to stalk him a little :eek5:
hehe, could do doll, we'll build buns of steel walking the hills around here!!
See, this is why Malcolm refuses to move anywhere near you two!!! :nono:
ohhhh come on, he loves it!! Or are you getting a little jealous? You know it's you we love the bestest!!:love:
nodrog
12th May 2008, 11:10
jrandom, mikey and myself are competing in the Wellington half marathon (21.1km) on June 22.
Who's with us? :sunny:
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Sparky Bills
12th May 2008, 18:14
Oh gosh damn, will be racing the day before... Too tired.... :yes:
Oh True! I forgot all about that!
Hmmmmmm we will have to wait and see if ill be racing or not...:sick:
Number One
12th May 2008, 19:09
See, this is why Malcolm refuses to move anywhere near you two!!! :nono:
are you getting a little jealous? You know it's you we love the bestest!!:love:
Yeah we do! Come here you sexier beast :love:
jrandom
12th May 2008, 19:27
I never had any part in the cereal fest thanks.
<img src="http://i29.tinypic.com/20kzu5k.jpg"/>
:laugh:
Cr1MiNaL
12th May 2008, 20:40
Ah fcuk it, I might come... but I'll need persuation :yes:
bungbung
12th May 2008, 20:51
I'm doing the 10km run with Lisa
Str8 Jacket
13th May 2008, 08:08
roll up, roll up
How else do you think im gonna get through it!
Str8 Jacket
13th May 2008, 08:09
hmmmmm Malcolm........come here you sexy beast!
ohhhh come on, he loves it!! Or are you getting a little jealous? You know it's you we love the bestest!!:love:
You 2 are weirdo's!! I dont why I luffs you but I do.....
You 2 are weirdo's!! I dont why I luffs you but I do.....
So you're bringing the...SISSORS!
Just for Scratchas' benefit:done:
Cr1MiNaL
13th May 2008, 19:29
21.1 kms? I misread that as 2.1 kms sorry:wacko:
I did the Fletcher Marathon (30th) in the 90's...first and last time I will ever run that far. The worst thing about running around Lake Rotorua is that, for the best part of it, you can see where you have to go and where you have been, got a medal for it though, which is the only reason I did it really...:whistle:
Number One
13th May 2008, 19:55
Got a chest to pin it on yet mate? lol
kiwifruit
13th May 2008, 19:56
I did the Fletcher Marathon (30th) in the 90's...
What sort of distances had you run before the marathon maha man? I've heard the Rotorua course is particularly nasty. Will give it a nudge, one day.
Raj, 21.1km is a walk in the park for a physical specimen such as yourself, SEE YOU THERE :yes:
Kinje
15th May 2008, 10:16
I've signed up for the half marathon. Don't quite know why, but you've gotta do stupid things now and then I guess.
Trudes
15th May 2008, 10:22
Good on you Kinje!!! You the man!:banana:
kiwifruit
15th May 2008, 10:43
I've signed up for the half marathon. Don't quite know why, but you've gotta do stupid things now and then I guess.
Good stuff! :sunny: :sunny:
phantom
17th May 2008, 20:35
Doing the Feilding to Palmy run tomorrow, 22 k with no training so that should be fun . Done a few marathons and umpteen ( look it up ) half marathons a few years ago.
ajturbo
18th May 2008, 00:37
can i use my steel caps?
Sparky Bills
18th May 2008, 02:21
can i use my steel caps?
What ever gets you going bud :innocent:
scracha
18th May 2008, 09:16
Last Marathon I ran a girl at work beat me. Oh the humiliation. Now I never let girls beat me :beer:
Kendog
18th May 2008, 09:41
Now I never let girls beat me :beer:
That's not what I heard :shifty:
phantom
18th May 2008, 13:15
Doing the Feilding to Palmy run tomorrow, 22 k with no training so that should be fun . Done a few marathons and umpteen ( look it up ) half marathons a few years ago.
Don't know if quoting yourself is bad etiquette (sp. ? ) but managed the 22k walk in the lovely Manawatu sunshine in 2:48 so that shouldn't be hard for you Wellington hard bastards to beat
kiwifruit
18th May 2008, 14:20
Don't know if quoting yourself is bad etiquette (sp. ? ) but managed the 22k walk in the lovely Manawatu sunshine in 2:48 so that shouldn't be hard for you Wellington hard bastards to beat
good effort phantom :D nice day for it
i just ran the taupo half marathon course at a nice easy pace :sunny:
Updated entrant list:
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
YamahaR64Life
Kinje
ajturbo
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Number one
Str8jacket
Stickchick
bungbung
Lisa
phantom
18th May 2008, 15:01
Used to take around 1:35 to 1:40 for a half marathon but my feet have packed it in so now I ride bikes and drink beer
kiwifruit
24th May 2008, 18:09
Used to take around 1:35 to 1:40 for a half marathon
thats where i'd like to be in about a years time :cool:
hows the training going, all you keen competitors? :pinch:
Trudes
24th May 2008, 19:34
I've got this as some good motivation to get off my arse and make it smaller!
Been walking to work for the last two weeks, half an hour there down-hill and then half an hour home up-hill. Yahh me!:yawn:
phantom
25th May 2008, 15:59
Palmerston North half marathon is in August sometime - see you all there :sweatdrop
Number One
25th May 2008, 16:07
Palmerston North half marathon is in August sometime - see you all there :sweatdrop
:lol: :laugh: Yeah sure you will ;)
FJRider
25th May 2008, 17:20
I don't walk
Neither do I... Thats why I got a (motor)bike
kiwifruit
25th May 2008, 17:44
Palmerston North half marathon is in August sometime - see you all there :sweatdrop
sounds good :)
Trudes
26th May 2008, 17:12
Any of you other 10k walkers want to make up a team? Team KB Lard Arses or something???
Number One
26th May 2008, 17:40
Any of you other 10k walkers want to make up a team? Team KB Lard Arses or something???
Fat bottom gals?!
Trudes
26th May 2008, 19:01
Fat bottom gals?!
Does that include Nigel?
Number One
26th May 2008, 19:04
Does that include Nigel?
Ok but just this once! He running or Walking?
Trudes
26th May 2008, 19:08
He'll be walking with us gal!
Number One
26th May 2008, 19:18
He'll be walking with us gal!
Oh good then I can admire his behind the whole 10K :msn-wink:
Trudes
26th May 2008, 19:21
Oh good then I can admire his behind the whole 10K :msn-wink:
hehe, whatever makes it less painful! We'll have to get him to walk infront of us...:yes:
phantom
3rd June 2008, 21:43
Last Marathon I ran a girl at work beat me. Oh the humiliation. Now I never let girls beat me :beer:
A few years ago I ran the Pahiatua half marathon, got near to the end and there was a guy sitting at the edge of the course massaging the stump of his leg where the artificial leg had been rubbing > he was a damn site older than my and I had two legs. The bastard could have beaten me:Oi: , incidentally the Palmerston North Half Marathon is August 17. Best course in the North Island :banana:
kiwifruit
4th June 2008, 14:17
the Palmerston North Half Marathon is August 17. Best course in the North Island :banana:
Sounds good, i'll be there :)
http://www.manawatustriders.org.nz/Half2008.htm
kiwifruit
14th June 2008, 11:08
Time to taper...
Only a week to go! :sunny:
Str8 Jacket
14th June 2008, 11:11
What a shame I cant do it. But in support of you lot I shall get to a pub as early as possible and save ya'll a seat for when ya done. :yes:
kiwifruit
14th June 2008, 11:13
is there a suitable pub close to the cake tin for celebrations after the race?
Str8 Jacket
14th June 2008, 11:16
is there a suitable pub close to the cake tin for celebrations after the race?
Yes. At the railway station. That way I can just get of the train and go straight there easily! Seriously though, if anyone is keen to meet at the pub afterwards then we can sort something.....
Trudes
14th June 2008, 11:21
Pub? Beer? Hell yeah, I'll be there!
Str8 Jacket
14th June 2008, 11:28
Pub? Beer? Hell yeah, I'll be there!
Dont go making any hasty decisions now, young lady!
jrandom
17th June 2008, 08:43
Look forward to seeing all yous fullas at the pub after!
My training over the last month or two has consisted entirely of several lifting sessions at the gym. I look forward to a new Personal Worst (tm) half-marathon time.
Number One
17th June 2008, 12:07
O poohs I forgot about this drunken agreement!
kiwifruit
19th June 2008, 18:16
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain®ion=nz&noofdays=5
looks like we might get a wet arse!
<img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/34ipkeq.gif">
Number One
19th June 2008, 18:26
YUP I'm piking on the walk. Too much on with me training a course for three days next week and then buckets and then we are off up to AKL. SORRY Mrs K...but maybe I can do a Str8 Jacket and meet people at the pub after all the panting, sweating and heavy breathing has finished
phantom
19th June 2008, 19:49
There's always the Palmerston one in August:lol:
Number One
19th June 2008, 19:52
Palmerston - August....
OK meet you there! ;)
kiwifruit
19th June 2008, 20:12
You can do the Taupo half on the 3rd of August to warm up for Palmerston :yes:
See you at "the pub" (which pub are we meating at?) at about noon
boomer
19th June 2008, 20:14
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain®ion=nz&noofdays=5
looks like we might get a wet arse!
http://i30.tinypic.com/34ipkeq.gif
You can do the Taupo half on the 3rd of August to warm up for Palmerston :yes:
See you at "the pub" (which pub are we meating at?) at about noon
are they both freudulant slips fruity boy..??
Number One
19th June 2008, 20:20
You can do the Taupo half on the 3rd of August to warm up for Palmerston :yes:
See you at "the pub" (which pub are we meating at?) at about noon
I vaguely recall mention of Trax (at the railway station) well at least that's where Hels will be...so I'll go there :yes: Need to see my poor hurt friend and give her a slap...she doesn't do cuddles you see
Trudes
19th June 2008, 20:24
what time you heading into town #1?
Str8 Jacket
19th June 2008, 20:27
what time you heading into town #1?
Long after you've started walking.... :baby:
Number One
19th June 2008, 20:29
what time you heading into town #1?
Dunno - tell me....
Keeping in mind we don't have a sitter too though :weep:
BTW I LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH MY CHILD....BUT I ALSO LIKE SPENDING TIME WITH GROWN UPS IN PUBS...WHICH I DON'T DO NEARLY ENOUGH OF!
Trudes
19th June 2008, 20:30
Don't know, we have to be at the stadium by 9am
Number One
19th June 2008, 20:33
Don't know, we have to be at the stadium by 9am
Fark! I am definitely not comin then!!! I am gagging for a sleep in
Trudes
19th June 2008, 20:35
ha, tell me about it!!
Str8 Jacket
19th June 2008, 20:36
Fark! I am definitely not comin then!!! I am gagging for a sleep in
Ha! Well we have to leave the house at 5am on Sat morn so I will definately need a sleep in! What time shall we meet at Trax on Sun?
Number One
19th June 2008, 20:49
Ha! Well we have to leave the house at 5am on Sat morn so I will definately need a sleep in! What time shall we meet at Trax on Sun?
I shall speak with my husband to request appropriate leave passes.....and then we shall confirm eh?
Str8 Jacket
19th June 2008, 20:52
I shall speak with my husband to request appropriate leave passes.....and then we shall confirm eh?
Yep :shake: .
Number One
19th June 2008, 20:54
Yep :shake: .
Don't give me the arse!!! You know I prefer to stare at yer tits!
Trudes
19th June 2008, 21:15
Don't give me the arse!!! You know I prefer to stare at yer tits!
Geeze you, if this is what you're like after only a few nights of not having a big hairy monster to snuggle with at night, I can't wait to see ya after a month!!!!!!:devil2:
Oh and you two, I think we should be ready for that beer by about 11, ok.
Number One
19th June 2008, 21:21
Geeze you, if this is what you're like after only a few nights of not having a big hairy monster to snuggle with at night, I can't wait to see ya after a month!!!!!!:devil2:
Oh and see me you will :blip: Can do more than just look if you like
Oh and you two, I think we should be ready for that beer by about 11, ok.
Ok can you provide some peer pressure so my hubby will 'release' me for some mad mummy time :niceone:
Trudes
19th June 2008, 21:26
Oh and see me you will :blip: Can do more than just look if you like
Ok can you provide some peer pressure so my hubby will 'release' me for some mad mummy time :niceone:
Are these two statements meant to be linked??? What exactly should I do to apply this peer pressure??
Number One
19th June 2008, 21:28
They most certainly are NOT linked.
I shall apply some pressure to hubby now and get back to you....
Trudes
19th June 2008, 21:31
They most certainly are NOT linked.
I shall apply some pressure to hubby now and get back to you....
But but but, he's told me several times that we should stop teasing him and just get on with it..... providing he can watch!!:laugh::jerry:
Kendog
19th June 2008, 21:35
providing he can watch!!:laugh::jerry:
:Oi:providing we can watch
Trudes
19th June 2008, 21:39
:Oi:providing we can watch
True, sorry, forgot about you.... that's kinda sick though, you and Sully sitting together comparing notes.
Anywayyyyy, back to the marathon before PD swallows this thread.
Shall we say 11am at the Trax bar at the train station and we'll wait there for the boys to stagger in from the half marathon.
Number One
19th June 2008, 22:29
True, sorry, forgot about you.... that's kinda sick though, you and Sully sitting together comparing notes.
Anywayyyyy, back to the marathon before PD swallows this thread.
Shall we say 11am at the Trax bar at the train station and we'll wait there for the boys to stagger in from the half marathon.
:eek: are you piking too?!
Trudes
20th June 2008, 06:57
:eek: are you piking too?!
Shit no, but we should be finished the walk by around 11 I should think.
Str8 Jacket
20th June 2008, 07:51
Shit no, but we should be finished the walk by around 11 I should think.
You go girlfriend!!!
I still wish we had a banana doing a handstand smilie.....
James Deuce
20th June 2008, 08:16
You guys know that the first Athenian to run a marathon under 3 hours at, ummm, Marathon, sucked a kumara, right?
Mind you, having a name like Phidippides.....
The only recorded comment made by the Spartans upon receiving word of the approaching Persian ships from the dying athlete can be loosely translated as: "That, was, Runna!".
Hard bunch, those Spartans.
Kinje
20th June 2008, 13:53
Oh boy this has arrived fast. Catch up at Trax afterwards sounds good. Hopefully my legs will carry me that far.
Have fun everyone.
Marknz
22nd June 2008, 11:47
I managed to haul my sorry arse around the 10k course in about 58mins. Happy with that given I've done nothing more than walk to/fm the fridge since my last 1/2 marathon about 20 years ago.
Hope all you visitors enjoyed the lovely Wellington weather :whistle:
Now, time for a soak in the bath and a sleep.
Did someone say beer? Oh, okay... it would be rude not to
Trudes
22nd June 2008, 14:15
Yep, was not too bad once the rain stopped, we did the 10km walk in about 1:40 I think, so not bad for a couple of dawdlers, cracked on the pace for the last km to pass a few more people just to make ourselves feel like winners!!
Caught up with Kinje at the finish line, he'd put in a personal best for the half marathon (good going there mate!!:clap:) and then were met out front of Trax bar by Ms Number 1, Sully60 and Sully one and Kiwifruit who was looking like he could still go another round.
Couldn't get a beer anywhere in Wellington at 11:30am :blank:(well, the two bars we tried), so departed ways to go have hot showers and change (I was drenched under my coat and my crutch just was not drying so was rapidly getting chilly!)
Thanks Mr Kiwifruit for the prod to get off my lard arse and get out there and do it:niceone:, must keep up the training, once my blisters have healed!:rolleyes:
Kinje
23rd June 2008, 10:05
I managed to make my way round the half marathon course in 1hr 53 min so was stoked with that. 1st half marathon, and way longer than I'd ever run before so was about ready to fall over at the finish line. Was going sweet until about 15km, then got harder and harder with every km after that. Found the KD's who'd just finished themselves and wandered aimlessly and unsuccessfully for beer. Good to meet Sully, Number 1 and Kiwifruit afterwards too.
Got home, showered and fed then spent the afternoon being nursed :doctor: back to health. Still walking like a cripple today, but not quite as bad as yesterday afternoon!
bungbung
23rd June 2008, 10:16
Lisa and myself jogged around the 10km, didn't recognise anyone without their helmets on though. Wet and squelchy
Nasty
23rd June 2008, 10:58
Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time ... Grub was off entertaining his sister (down from Auckland) at Te Papa .. we couldn't quite get her to agree to doing a marathon ... oh well ;)
phantom
23rd June 2008, 13:30
Congratulations you guys ( and guyesses ) I see the weather was up to its usual tricks. One year I did it several people were hospitalised with hypothermia and waves were crashing over part of the course down by the waterfront. Guarenteed good weather for palmy in august
kiwifruit
23rd June 2008, 16:22
Was nice to meat you guys, good onyas for getting out there. Nice time Kinje, well done! Pity the bars weren't open afterwards...
Had a good run, nice tail wind on the way out then tough headwind on the way back..... was trying to draft behind the biggest guy near me which worked well but wasn't as motivating as running after a female. Was awesome to come round the final head into oriental bay, watching the cake tin get bigger and bigger.
Ran my first sub 2 hour, 1:57:24, stoked! :sunny:
Matt Bleck
23rd June 2008, 16:38
Ran my first sub 2 hour, 1:57:24, stoked! :sunny:
Awesome bro!!!! :2thumbsup
Trudes
30th June 2008, 19:18
:laugh: Guess what arrived in the mail today for Kendog....
A shiny gold medal for coming first in the 10km Walk for the 35-39 year old men!! Woohoo, go my baby!!:woohoo:
He was too embarrassed to post this himself!! :lol:
kiwifruit
30th June 2008, 19:29
:laugh: Guess what arrived in the mail today for Kendog....
A shiny gold medal for coming first in the 10km Walk for the 35-39 year old men!! Woohoo, go my baby!!:woohoo:
He was too embarrassed to post this himself!! :lol:
What a burglar!!!! :lol:
can i post the pics i found of him mid race?
Trudes
30th June 2008, 20:09
What a burglar!!!! :lol:
can i post the pics i found of him mid race?
haha, I know!!
You mean like this one? :lol:
Kendog
30th June 2008, 20:42
What a burglar!!!! :lol:
can i post the pics i found of him mid race?
:Oi:
I was on fire that day. I passed several people going into corners, weaved in and out of slow traffic, moved aside for the faster classes that were overtaking me.
All in all, it was almost the perfect intro into marathon events for me.
Str8 Jacket
1st July 2008, 08:16
:Oi:
I was on fire that day. I passed several people going into corners, weaved in and out of slow traffic, moved aside for the faster classes that were overtaking me.
All in all, it was almost the perfect intro into marathon events for me.
You da man Nige! :niceone:
kiwifruit
1st July 2008, 10:27
haha, I know!!
You mean like this one? :lol:
Thats classic, such composure. Humble in victory. Congrats Kendog :D
jrandom
1st July 2008, 10:35
They don't require proof of age, y'know.
I'm entering the over-75 walker class in the next event I do.
Matt Bleck
1st July 2008, 10:44
Good on ya Nigel !!! :niceone:
Number One
7th July 2008, 12:21
They don't require proof of age, y'know.
I'm entering the over-75 walker class in the next event I do.
So you'll get outta bed for one in the future then will ya? :shutup:
We were expecting to see you at this one from memory......
jrandom
7th July 2008, 17:23
We were expecting to see you at this one from memory......
'We'?
You are speaking as a participant in the Capital Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, then?
:Pokey:
Number One
7th July 2008, 17:27
'We'?
You are speaking as a participant in the Capital Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, then?
:Pokey:
:lol: I piked out real early on! and admitted it online too...no one expected to see me, though I will have you know that I bowled down for the end to meet greet and celebrate the end of said event with some drinkie poohs...which didn't blardy happen...dragged my arse out of bed for it too!
Bags to pack, places to go, people to see :laugh:
phantom
19th August 2008, 13:38
Any of you guys come up for the Palmie half marathon last Sunday. Shitty weather meant low numbers but I believe there were about 400 of us hard arses in the half and about the same in 5 and 10k. In my age addled state I forgot to look at my time but I wasn't first or last. Have included a wee piccie " borrowed " from the nesport website for my fans
Timmay
19th August 2008, 16:25
Perhaps this thread should be re-named "J and friends find an excuse to ride to wellington"
kiwifruit
27th January 2009, 15:05
Bump!
Who is keen this year? Sunday June 28
http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/
<img src="http://www.lava.net/~marathon/TRL0297/PW.GIF">
Trudes
27th January 2009, 15:27
Mayyyyybeeeeeee. Day before I get a day older, hopefully be a bit fitter this year too, still only be in for the 10km walk though. Will have to see how the finances are looking a bit closer to the time (and make sure it's not a "bucket day")
Kendog
27th January 2009, 19:22
What she said.
Nasty
27th January 2009, 19:24
What she said I think I may be able to do the 10km ... ahve to see closer to the date.
kiwifruit
29th January 2009, 08:13
I'm flirting with the idea of entering the full marathon (42.2km :calm: ) this year...
Whos with me!?
EDIT:
I've just entered the marathon :sweatdrop
Hitcher
29th January 2009, 09:36
I'm happy to provide beer and moral support.
Kendog
29th January 2009, 11:57
I am happy to drink beer.
Hitcher
29th January 2009, 12:07
I am happy to drink beer.
I'm more worried about your morals.
Str8 Jacket
29th January 2009, 12:09
I am happy to drink beer.
I'm more worried about your morals.
You dont need morals when you have beer!!
Kendog
29th January 2009, 19:02
You dont need morals when you have beer!!
Exactly.
But I may be willing to do the 10k walk again for beer. After all I am the defending 35-39 male champion :first:
jrandom
29th January 2009, 19:09
I'm happy to provide beer and moral support.
What he said.
I'd enter the marathon if it was a bicycle race, but I'd prefer my knees to still work in fifty years time.
I'll be down for the day, though, emergencies excepted.
kiwifruit
30th January 2009, 09:20
I'd enter the marathon if it was a bicycle race, but I'd prefer my knees to still work in fifty years time.
Ba! Distance running makes no difference to the wear of one's knees, provided one uses the correct shoes (and replaces the shoes when they are worn out), doesn't recklessly exceed one's physical limits (over training), stretches properly, etc etc....
I'll be down for the day, though, emergencies excepted.
Awesome! are you going to do the 10k?
portokiwi
30th January 2009, 09:28
:no: I might give the 10km a go:no:
rachprice
30th January 2009, 09:31
Oh! I might do the half....
kiwifruit
30th January 2009, 09:41
might
might
might! ah comeon :chase:
rachprice
30th January 2009, 09:43
I have never done one before, and never really been a runner...but I did download the beginners training guide and I will see how I go for the next month
portokiwi
30th January 2009, 09:45
I will be starting a new job down there and wont know my roster.......
Plus I am getting old and crusty:dodge:
bungbung
30th January 2009, 10:04
I will do the half (no "might" here)
jrandom
30th January 2009, 16:43
Ba! Distance running makes no difference to the wear of one's knees...
I don't really care. I just loathe running.
Awesome! are you going to do the 10k?
I have plenty other events to motivate me to train, none of which involve activities I hate, so I don't really see the point of entering.
:done:
ajturbo
30th January 2009, 17:01
i am thinking about doing it also... who would like to "train " with me???
will need a program though....
oh and some shoes i suppose... the work boots are getting a bit old...
AJ
kiwifruit
30th January 2009, 18:53
will need a program though....
oh and some shoes i suppose... the work boots are getting a bit old...
AJ
Great training guides in this book by Jon Ackland http://whekenui.wcl.govt.nz/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?fullRecord+17231+2540+743778+1+3
http://whekenui.wcl.govt.nz/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?fullRecord+17231+2540+556265+3+3 is good also
:)
kiwifruit
20th April 2009, 07:54
10 weeks to go! Hows everyone's training going? Should be starting to train specifically for the event now :yes:
Kendog
20th April 2009, 12:21
10 weeks to go! Hows everyone's training going? Should be starting to train specifically for the event now :yes:
I walked down stairs to get on my bike this morning.
I hope i can defend my title :sweatdrop
davebullet
1st May 2009, 22:12
Aiming to do the half - preferably under 1:30. Need to average 4.17 - long way off at the moment.
What goal times do you guys have in mind?
Slowly racking up the k's. Doing between 30-40 per week. Need more time for some long (16k+) runs.
kiwifruit
2nd May 2009, 06:25
Aiming to do the half - preferably under 1:30. Need to average 4.17 - long way off at the moment.
What goal times do you guys have in mind?
Slowly racking up the k's. Doing between 30-40 per week. Need more time for some long (16k+) runs.
Thats a quick half Dave, 1:30! How long have you been running?
I'm hoping to go under 4 for the marathon, should be doable as long as i don't blow up :D
Doing the 10k fun run today, run with the Rotorua marathon... hoping to go under 43min, took me 51:30 last year.
davebullet
2nd May 2009, 07:16
Thats a quick half Dave, 1:30! How long have you been running?
I'm hoping to go under 4 for the marathon, should be doable as long as i don't blow up :D
Doing the 10k fun run today, run with the Rotorua marathon... hoping to go under 43min, took me 51:30 last year.
4 hours is quite a respectable time for the full! I don't think I could do that. The training required is that much more for the marathon. How many ks are you racking up?
Good luck with the 10k run.
I started about 2.5 years ago. I've been running regularly each week - just ticking over to maintain base fitness. I did the Auckland half in 1:38 in 207 and that was on an unknown, undulating course. I've started training earlier this time and will slowly ramp up. Also mixing in some sprint and hill work unlike last time. The biggest threat to the wellington will be wind. A strong northerly or southerly will make evans bay pde a challenge (although some respite around the various bays there).
kiwifruit
2nd May 2009, 15:20
4 hours is quite a respectable time for the full! I don't think I could do that. The training required is that much more for the marathon. How many ks are you racking up?
Good luck with the 10k run.
I started about 2.5 years ago. I've been running regularly each week - just ticking over to maintain base fitness. I did the Auckland half in 1:38 in 207 and that was on an unknown, undulating course. I've started training earlier this time and will slowly ramp up. Also mixing in some sprint and hill work unlike last time. The biggest threat to the wellington will be wind. A strong northerly or southerly will make evans bay pde a challenge (although some respite around the various bays there).
Sounds like you're doing really well! You'll go under 1:30 by the sounds :yes:The Wellington course is dead flat, just tuck in behind someone for the headwinds.
I'd like to be at your level in a year or two! Been running for about the same time as you, my best for the half is 1:48 in Napier, nov 08. Come a fair way since then, endurance wise (not speed wise)... was running around 2 hours total a week then, now its 4 to 6hours (2x 1h or so midweek and a long 2-4h weekends). I follow Lydiard's methods.
10K race today was good, did it in 47:20 (to be confirmed), little disappointed with the lack of pace i had to be honest but i'll get over it pretty quickly :pinch: Twas only a fun run after all and i've done no speed work since before the Napier half last year. Starting speed for Wellington next week.
davebullet
3rd May 2009, 00:57
47:20 is good in my book, especially if you have been working on endurance.
I find I can sit at around 4:30 min kays comfortably, but losing that extra 12 seconds per k I need to finish in 1:30 is that much harder. I work on the principle "it's gotta hurt like hell", so I just push myself.
Have you heard of or read any of Dean Karnazes books? His ultra marathon man book is brilliant. Puts your own little running issues into perspective and makes you try that much harder.
The Auckland half I'll always lament. Not knowing the course I had done 19km at the 1:30 mark... finished the last 2 sub 4 minute each (all adrenaline I assure you!).
This time I'm going to run the half a few times before the actual race. I think the secret is to psychologically know you can run the distance....
I'm using town to just beyond lyall bay and back for the long run (about 18ks) so will stretch another 3 ks.
jrandom
3rd May 2009, 06:40
This time I'm going to run the half a few times before the actual race.
You might want to watch out for cops while running over the harbour bridge against oncoming traffic, then.
finished the last 2 sub 4 minute each
At least they're flat, eh. As is, in fact, the whole second half of the marathon, come to think of it. I assume Mr Fruit is going to come up and do Auckland later in the year; perhaps I'll do the half again and try and improve my stunning PB of 2:18 from 2006.
I did Kerikeri in 2:09 three weeks later; that's a nice fast course.
kiwifruit
3rd May 2009, 08:41
47:20 is good in my book, especially if you have been working on endurance.
I find I can sit at around 4:30 min kays comfortably, but losing that extra 12 seconds per k I need to finish in 1:30 is that much harder. I work on the principle "it's gotta hurt like hell", so I just push myself.
Have you heard of or read any of Dean Karnazes books? His ultra marathon man book is brilliant. Puts your own little running issues into perspective and makes you try that much harder.
The Auckland half I'll always lament. Not knowing the course I had done 19km at the 1:30 mark... finished the last 2 sub 4 minute each (all adrenaline I assure you!).
This time I'm going to run the half a few times before the actual race. I think the secret is to psychologically know you can run the distance....
I'm using town to just beyond lyall bay and back for the long run (about 18ks) so will stretch another 3 ks.
Yes, i've read Dean Karnazes's Ultramarathon Man, what an animal he is! I'd like to do some ultra marathon distances after iron man next year.
haha, i know what you mean about finishing fast, the energy comes from what seems to be an empty tank! Hurts a little bit for a few minutes after the finish line :sunny:
Keep up the good work training, will catch up with you on the day.
davebullet
3rd May 2009, 20:26
You might want to watch out for cops while running over the harbour bridge against oncoming traffic, then.
hehe... I don't think they are planning a bridge over Wellington harbour. Well the rate they complete roadworks around here it certainly wouldn't be done for years.
jrandom
3rd May 2009, 22:55
The Auckland half I'll always lament... This time I'm going to run the half a few times before the actual race.
hehe... I don't think they are planning a bridge over Wellington harbour
Ah. Not doing the Auckland one again, then.
davebullet
4th May 2009, 16:24
Do any of you have a link to a good on-line training schedule?
ie. enter your target time and weeks left to the race and it works out training distances, days and types of runs etc...?
kiwifruit
4th May 2009, 16:32
Do any of you have a link to a good on-line training schedule?
ie. enter your target time and weeks left to the race and it works out training distances, days and types of runs etc...?
Its not online but its a great book by Jon Ackland with training guides etc
http://whekenui.wcl.govt.nz/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?fullRecord+19004+2540+743778+1+2
http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/ is a good site with heaps of info and knowledgeable members
Kornholio
4th May 2009, 16:34
jrandom, mikey and myself are competing in the Wellington half marathon (21.1km) on June 22.
Who's with us? :sunny:
http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/
EDIT
21.1k
jrandom
mikey
kiwifruit
Sparky Bills
YamahaR64Life
Kinje
ajturbo
10k
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Number one
Str8jacket
Stickchick
bungbung
Lisa
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... NO!!!!!!!
You silly boy :p
kiwifruit
4th May 2009, 16:37
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... NO!!!!!!!
You silly boy :p
that was last year timmay, full 42.2k this year!!
Ms Piggy
4th May 2009, 19:09
Ummm. I was planning on running the 10kms but I think I might have left my training a little late now. What do you running types think?
I confess I'm very unfit and haven't run in ages.
kiwifruit
4th May 2009, 19:18
Ummm. I was planning on running the 10kms but I think I might have left my training a little late now. What do you running types think?
I confess I'm very unfit and haven't run in ages.
You can do anything, within reason, you put your mind to. Completing the 10k is most likely quite a reasonable goal. You have left it a bit late for an optimal build up to this particular event but don't let that stop you... Train smart in the time you have, start out with a really short run (or run/walk), recover from that, repeat, etc.
How long since you've run? How much and what sort of running we're you doing?
Make sure you're in some proper running shoes if you do start training again, not cheap but worth it to prevent injury.
Ms Piggy
4th May 2009, 19:25
You can do anything, within reason, you put your mind to. Completing the 10k is most likely quite a reasonable goal. You have left it a bit late for an optimal build up to this particular event but don't let that stop you... Train smart in the time you have, start out with a really short run (or run/walk), recover from that, repeat, etc.
Yes I thought I'd left it a little late. I downloaded a timetable from the Internet and was supposed to start the week we had all that really shit weather and now I'm just procrastinating!!
How long since you've run? How much and what sort of running we're you doing?
Honestly, it was a years back. :Oops: When I was running it was more jogging, quite slow but I'd get there! I walked a half marathon a few years ago and surprised myself by being so disciplined and committed to my training.
Make sure you're in some proper running shoes if you do start training again, not cheap but worth it to prevent injury. Yep I've got a good pair of sneakers. :yes:
kiwifruit
4th May 2009, 19:28
The hardest part is making the decision to go out for a run.
;)
Kendog
4th May 2009, 19:55
I find resisting the beer afterwards the hardest part :apint:
Hitcher
4th May 2009, 21:19
I find resisting the beer afterwards the hardest part
Didn't Tom Petty say that the wading was the hardest part?
Ms Piggy
4th May 2009, 21:23
The hardest part is making the decision to go out for a run.
;)
I just did it!! :sweatdrop I walked briskly for the 1st 10mins and the turned around and jogged back! Took my running partner with me and she appeared to enjoy it http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=810&pictureid=22276
davebullet
4th May 2009, 21:35
Ummm. I was planning on running the 10kms but I think I might have left my training a little late now. What do you running types think?
I confess I'm very unfit and haven't run in ages.
I started training for the Auckland 1/2 with only 8 weeks left. I managed a respectable time. Sure I had a base level of fitness, but up to that point I'd never run more than about 14kms.
It depends on what goal you want to achieve. If you just want to run the 10km without walking any part then with 8 weeks left 10km is definitely achievable. Get yourself a programme (try some of kiwifruit's links or www.marathonrookie.com - I think there is a 10km run training schedule for returning runners / beginners).
You can definitely do it. Start tomorrow... once you've begun you'll find out how much easier it is to just continue. Get that drill sargeant out in your head and tell yourself you have to run. Works for me (I've had problems in the past with little voices, so it was quite easy to engineer a drill sargeant personality :laugh: )
jrandom
5th May 2009, 07:43
The hardest part is making the decision to go out for a run.
;)
One of these days someone's just going to slap you, right in your smug face.
kiwifruit
5th May 2009, 07:45
One of these days someone's just going to slap you, right in your smug face.
catch me first ya big poo bum
Kornholio
5th May 2009, 10:18
One of these days someone's just going to slap you, right in your smug face.
Take a number and stand in line big boy :bash::wacko::eek5:
Jase W
10th May 2009, 10:34
Myself and a flatmate are planning on entering the half this year... we have both been doing some pretty intense (read: steep hills) bushwalking since the start of the year and have recently taken up running now that the weather is no good for going bush - so we both have a pretty decent level of fitness now. I've started training for the event and will have to do some long runs to ensure I can hack the distance (otherwise I'll enter the 10k).
slydesigns
10th May 2009, 20:04
The better looking Brazilian other half, Maria, has sucked me into opening my big mouth about how good I was at running during my 10yrs in the Army and trapped me into stepping up to the start line with her for this event!
Damnit!!
So since last week I've been out running every second night to try to get back to my old RFL pace of 2.4km/8mins. Yeah right!
As long as she doesn't creme me I'm going to be happy!
We are doing the 10km
Oh and her handle on here is Maria as well.
portokiwi
10th May 2009, 20:12
:Oops: Well I said I would join you if I was down there.... Yes count me and Luis (PTM) step son in.
I dont think I can do one km:crazy: So I think the 10 km....
You can walk cant you:whistle:
slydesigns
15th May 2009, 18:45
Maria doing 10km for Breast Cancer in Canada, so atleast ONE of us know whats we're in for!
kiwifruit
16th May 2009, 08:17
Hope everyone's training is going well :D
I also hope there will be an establishment selling refreshments open somewhere, post race, this year!
Kendog
16th May 2009, 08:32
I also hope there will be an establishment selling refreshments open somewhere, post race, this year!
I still feel traumatised.
Trudes
16th May 2009, 08:54
Hey Fruity, do you remember if the road was open? I was thinking about coming down on my bike to offer you a drink every kilometre.. :D
kiwifruit
16th May 2009, 09:24
Hey Fruity, do you remember if the road was open? I was thinking about coming down on my bike to offer you a drink every kilometre.. :D
yep, roads are all open... That would be awesome!! Won't you be tired after giving the 10k your all?
portokiwi
16th May 2009, 09:33
Walking from the train station to work is my trainning:niceone:
Get tired just thinking of the big day.....
davebullet
18th May 2009, 11:07
It would be good to catchup with you at the end. I'll tell you my entry number, that way you'll be able to spot me (yeah right). I might just have to park the shiny SV at the end as an incentive.... could slow me down carrying the all the gear for the ride at the end though.
I must admit to being in the training doldrums. I'm managing regular runs, but not the longer distances I need to put in... trying to muster the motivation to do 18kms today in the glorious wellington rainshine. I'm trying to do the long runs in the weekend, but alas this weekend was too busy (soccer with the kids, multiplayer starcraft, cake baking and pancakes with my youngest all too much fun).
bungbung
18th May 2009, 11:11
Offroad is the new long distance. I'd much rather run up Tinakori hill than around the bays.
kiwifruit
18th May 2009, 12:17
Off road is my preference, too. Much easier on the body and more interesting etc.
Did my longest ever run yesterday, 4hours on MTB trails, hilly, muddy tracks, gravel... went really well! Felt a little stiff after (still today) but nothing painful. Enjoyed the eating and running, no problems getting quite alot of food down between the 1.5h and 3.5h mark.
Try to get at least one long run (long time, not necessarily long distance) under your belt in the next few weeks, it will help you no end on the day! ....perhaps arising pre sparrow fart and running before breakfast could suit?
davebullet
5th June 2009, 22:27
Getting some longer ones in. Did an 18 in 81 mins today. The split at 43 mins was at a comfortable pace. Picked it up into the northerly for a 38 min return.
Will try and get one more decent long run, and a few hill runs. I'm hoping by gutsing it out on the day, 89 mins is doable.
How is training going for the rest of you?
Jase W
6th June 2009, 09:12
Well I ended up entering the 10k rather than the half (the half was probably a little too ambitious for a newbie like myself). As far as training goes, I've only really been doing short runs in the evening (3kish) with a couple of 5kers thrown in. I would like to get a longer run in before the event (8kish).
I too enjoy off-road, and am contemplating entering the Mizuno off-road half marathon in september...
kiwifruit
6th June 2009, 10:19
Sounds like you're going to do a pretty quick time Dave! :rockon:
Training going well here. 5 hour run last weekend, 42km, my longest ever. Was a mix of road and offroad, few hills. Was taking it gently, average heart rate was 135. Felt comfortable and had gas for a faster final km (4min). Have a few 4+ hour runs under my belt now, one more this w/e then the next long one will be the event. Hoping for a sub four but 4:25 is prolly more like it.
:sunny:
davebullet
6th June 2009, 14:02
Sounds like you're going to do a pretty quick time Dave! :rockon:
Training going well here. 5 hour run last weekend, 42km, my longest ever. Was a mix of road and offroad, few hills. Was taking it gently, average heart rate was 135. Felt comfortable and had gas for a faster final km (4min). Have a few 4+ hour runs under my belt now, one more this w/e then the next long one will be the event. Hoping for a sub four but 4:25 is prolly more like it.
:sunny:
Looks like sub 4 hours is quite achievable, especially if you can finish the last km in 4 mins! Considering you were off road as well.... It's a flat course so the wind will be the only obstacle.
What sort of food are you going to take? 21kms without food is ok - but 42km I couldn't imagine without something to eat.
kiwifruit
6th June 2009, 15:07
Looks like sub 4 hours is quite achievable, especially if you can finish the last km in 4 mins! Considering you were off road as well.... It's a flat course so the wind will be the only obstacle.
What sort of food are you going to take? 21kms without food is ok - but 42km I couldn't imagine without something to eat.
We'll see :) I'll be happy to finish running. never know what can happen on "race" day.
I've been experimenting with food in training. I'll be eating home made muesli bars (oats, nuts, dried fruit, honey etc), heaps of spirulina tablets, bananas, and a honey sandwich or two on the day... along with about 2 litres of water. Its been interesting getting used to eating on the run, at the start i couldn't eat much at all... now i can eat loads! The rolling smorgasbord.
davebullet
7th June 2009, 08:35
We'll see :) I'll be happy to finish running. never know what can happen on "race" day.
I've been experimenting with food in training. I'll be eating home made muesli bars (oats, nuts, dried fruit, honey etc), heaps of spirulina tablets, bananas, and a honey sandwich or two on the day... along with about 2 litres of water. Its been interesting getting used to eating on the run, at the start i couldn't eat much at all... now i can eat loads! The rolling smorgasbord.
Sounds like how Dean Karnazes started! :laugh:
For me. It's pasta the night before and 3 slabs of home baked bread with lashings of butter about 2 hours before running. Did the trick last time... but as you say, you won't know until on the day!
jrandom
7th June 2009, 08:37
lashings of butter
'Lashings'. Heh. Straight from 'The Famous Five Run a Marathon'.
davebullet
15th June 2009, 12:33
Well, 2 weeks to go lad / laddets. Starting the tapering period now (last long run yesterday out to Keneperu from J'ville - just over 20kms in 1:29 - so feeling quietly confident). The runs up to Mt Vic made the middleton road 1.5km climb seem gentle by comparison.
How is everyone feeling / going?
kiwifruit
15th June 2009, 12:38
Good work Dave! I recon you'll go 1:27:30 :yes:
Been a slow week for me, campylobacter stopped my training until yesterday. Lost a bit of condition at a fairly important point which has revised my expectations to 4:30 to 5h. Goal is still sub 4 tho! Looking forward to the event.
bungbung
15th June 2009, 12:39
Pretty good run yesterday, 12km loop from waterloo to the top of Wainui hill road, north via the firebreaks to Summit road and back to home.
Aiming for a sub 2 hour, tried 21km last weekend into the Southerly over a relaxed 2.10 so I'm quite happy.
It is quite difficult for me to work out my pace while in motion. Does the Capital 1/2 have the pace runners labeled with their times? I recall seeing them, but can't remember which event it was at.
kiwifruit
15th June 2009, 12:42
Does the Capital 1/2 have the pace runners labeled with their times? I recall seeing them, but can't remember which event it was at.
Yep, look for the balloons with 2:00, 1:50, 1:40 etc etc, very helpful pacing tool. You could probably go with the 1:50 group, sounds like your training has gone well
davebullet
16th June 2009, 14:26
Pretty good run yesterday, 12km loop from waterloo to the top of Wainui hill road, north via the firebreaks to Summit road and back to home.
Aiming for a sub 2 hour, tried 21km last weekend into the Southerly over a relaxed 2.10 so I'm quite happy.
It is quite difficult for me to work out my pace while in motion. Does the Capital 1/2 have the pace runners labeled with their times? I recall seeing them, but can't remember which event it was at.
If you are doing 2:10 on hills, then on the flat you should be able to maintain an average faster pace. I find I don't quite make up the uphill parts going downhill, so I think sub 2 hours is definitely achievable. I'd hang with the 1:50 bunch as kiwifruit suggested:
Here are the baloon colours from the harbourcapital.org.nz site
Half Marathon Time Goal Balloon
1 hour 30 min red
1 hour 40 min blue
1 hour 50 min yellow
2 hours green
2 hours 10 min purple
davebullet
16th June 2009, 14:31
Good work Dave! I recon you'll go 1:27:30 :yes:
Been a slow week for me, campylobacter stopped my training until yesterday. Lost a bit of condition at a fairly important point which has revised my expectations to 4:30 to 5h. Goal is still sub 4 tho! Looking forward to the event.
Bummer! I don't know if you would have lost that much conditioning. If it happened prior to race day then yes - your energy stores would have been depleted. With 12 days to go, you've got enough time to get 'em back up.
I had a mild cold last week but just decided to press on. I've entered with a few mates as team "GOAT HTFU" (get our act together and harden the F up).
Do you know if they are taking photos this year? Might be good for a larf. I looked like a puffer fish from the last lot taken in the Auckland half as I just about barfed a lung stretching out for the finish line.
davebullet
22nd June 2009, 12:54
Not long to go now people. No doubt you are questioning your fitness - have I done enough? Will it hurt? Will I risk ripping my pants? Answers to all these questions will come in good time. May I leave you with some words of wisdom / inspiration....
- For every high there might be a low, but for every low there will be a high
- Each step is actually 2 - one step farther from the start and another step closer to the finish
- Pain is the sign of weakness leaving the body
- Ask not what you can do for your run, but what your run can do for you!
And the last and most inspirational....
"Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the Kiwibiker forums and its runners lasts for a thousand years, men will still say, “This was their finest hour!”
kiwifruit
22nd June 2009, 13:02
Cheers Dave, that was really well said!
I feel i'm ready and have done enough to make it through the event. Really looking forward to the day. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us
:sunny:
Matt Bleck
22nd June 2009, 13:23
good luck to everyone doing this event! :D
Kornholio
22nd June 2009, 14:08
good luck to everyone doing this event! :D
Amen to that... Giddy up and rather you fellas and not me :p
Stirts
22nd June 2009, 14:16
I could not have said it better myself Kornie!!
Hope no-one poos their running shorts, and if they do, hope there is photo evidence :D
Good on you all for partaking in this event…..fecking crazy bastards!
davebullet
22nd June 2009, 19:32
I could not have said it better myself Kornie!!
Hope no-one poos their running shorts, and if they do, hope there is photo evidence :D
Good on you all for partaking in this event…..fecking crazy bastards!
One option is to pre-poo your pants. That way no-one will be able to tell if you do during the race.
davebullet
22nd June 2009, 19:34
Cheers Dave, that was really well said!
I feel i'm ready and have done enough to make it through the event. Really looking forward to the day. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us
:sunny:
Cheers kiwifruit.
According to www.metvuw.co.nz - the long range forecast has a bit of the ol' rain coming into the capital (although the heavy stuff is currently directed Taupo way).
Pressure looks good, but a northerly is predicted (hopefully a gentle one). I've only got 2 short runs left... just to keep things ticking over (tues/wed) then break for 3 days then GAME ON!
portokiwi
22nd June 2009, 19:49
ran 3kms yesterday:2thumbsup might have to walk the rest.... the old bones just arnt what use to be in the army days:lol:
bungbung
23rd June 2009, 10:23
Look out for bib #3041
If it's shitty and cold I'll probably be wearing an orange ktm mx shirt
Maha
23rd June 2009, 10:28
ran 3kms yesterday:2thumbsup might have to walk the rest.... the old bones just arnt what use to be in the army days:lol:
Be a real man and run it in your flak-jacket.....:woohoo:
Paul in NZ
23rd June 2009, 18:50
Vicki and I are doing the 10km walk, I reckon I could run it but it will be fun to walk it together... Weather report looks dreadful....
davebullet
24th June 2009, 07:47
Yeah - heavy rain forecast for sunday.,.. although the wind / air pressure looks respectable. Personally, I'd rather run in rain than strong headwind.
Bib #3730 for me. I'll probably run starkers if its too cold :laugh:
kiwifruit
24th June 2009, 08:18
Yep, pretty good chance of a wet arse. It is a mid winter run in Wellington after all!
I'm starting to get the pre race body nerves already! Increased metabolism, elevated resting heart rate, butterflies..... fight or flight responses. I'm pretty calm and confident mentally, roll on sunday!!
bungbung
24th June 2009, 10:23
Vicki and I are doing the 10km walk, I reckon I could run it but it will be fun to walk it together... Weather report looks dreadful....
Lisa is doing the 10km, she has bib #3
kiwifruit
26th June 2009, 16:38
Forecast is getting better!!
6am Sunday
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slydesigns
26th June 2009, 17:06
not good... been riding too much and not running enough. On my Monday validation run I only managed a 51.11s run for the 10Km and that was with a 300m sprint at the end. My pacing is off a mile and I should have been out of breath but wasn't!
As long as Maria doesn't come in, before me I'll be happy I think. Hitting 40mins would be nice and prove all the army days weren't for nothing.
Goodluck all and no coughing up lungs
davebullet
26th June 2009, 21:25
The run has been on my mind ever since I picked up the racing pack this morning. Silly really as I am only running against myself. I've felt quite lazy as part of the wind down has been no gym and running since wednesday. I would have had 3 whole days off exercise!
I've started carbo loading and thought I'd indulge in some pizza tonight. Tomorrow will be pasta then a heap of toast on sunday morning.
Go team GOAT HTFU!
Trudes
27th June 2009, 06:19
Good luck and go hard you lot!!!:Punk:
We're hoping to come down and snap some pics of Fruity, so if you're participating and want us to cheer for you and take a picture then post up your number (and probably what colour your number is.... that's how it works isn't it, I can't remember) and we'll keep a look out for you! :)
davebullet
28th June 2009, 11:35
We came, we saw and us Kiwibikers' kicked its arse! :done:
Weather was great. cool and reasonably calm (slight southerly which was good since we had it on our tail on the way back).
1:28:43 for the half. Bloody stoked. Ran a negative split (46:09 at the halfway) and thought I'd put the boot in about 4kms to go. Thought I was going to spew at the end (lactic acid?) but that settled down pretty quick. Calves are sore. Bloody worth it though.
Hope you guys did well.
Jase W
28th June 2009, 11:40
I managed the 10k in pretty much bang on 59m, which I am stoked about!
jrandom
28th June 2009, 11:40
1:38:43 for the half. Bloody stoked.
That's quick! Well done.
We're 4:10 out from the start gun now, so the txt from Mr Fruit with his marathon time should be arriving real soon...
Kendog
28th June 2009, 13:57
Speaking of the Kiwi Fruit.
An impressive leap in the air considering how many k had been run and still a few left to go.
bungbung
28th June 2009, 14:01
I struggled my way around the 1/2 in 2.10 which was slower than planned. The first split was 59, all downhill from there...
Paul in NZ
28th June 2009, 14:37
Vicki and I managed the 10km walk (cough)
Bit of a bugger having to carry the supplies I need to keep the blood sugars up. Either 10km run or half marathon walk next time...
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