** LINKS **
- Online Link (roll over me to see where I go)
- Race portfolio page Link (roll over me to see where I go)
- Confirmed entries and race numbers Link (roll over me to see where I go)
- Location area Link (roll over me to see where I go)
- Location map Link (roll over me to see where I go)
- Hotel Link (roll over me to see where I go)
- Sunday race Link (roll over me to see where I go) (Fetch event page Link (roll over me to see where I go))
- Group Link (roll over me to see where I go)
** RACE DETAILS **
This is not a normal Fetch Mile - Fetchies from all over are getting together to have a real race and a lot of fun.
Indoor arena in Manchester at SportCity (inside national squash centre Link (roll over me to see where I go))
Location Link (roll over me to see where I go) NOT THE OUTDOOR TRACK - ENTER BY THE SPORTS CENTRE
Saturday 9th January 2010 - Starts at 1pm through to 4pm (track opens at 1 so not much point in being too early, we'll have warmup time before the first race)
A series of 1 mile races
200m races for kids and adults
60m championship
*** RACE ENTRY***
Race details here...Link (roll over me to see where I go)
To enter the race use this link Link (roll over me to see where I go). We'll be able to make changes to numbers, names and stuff until about mide December. You'll have plenty time to change your mind about which races to run in.
HELP US - Please try and make a good predicted finish time as this will be used to group you with similar runners...get it wrong and you may end up running on your 'tod.
Then you'll need to wait from an email from PayPal asking for payment - then just do what is says, note that this email is sent manually and may take a while
Costs - £5 for adults, £2.50 for kids who want to run, spectators are free
We will break even with 100 adults, if we make a profit then it will go to a voted for charity
For this you get:
- A proper BIG Fetch event to meet lots of wierd internet type people
- Indoor track
- Timed races
- Personalised momento numbers
- Proper FETCH medals
You get to choose your own race number (between 0 and 9999) once you have entered, read this article here Link (roll over me to see where I go)
**USEFUL INFO**
Showers and changing are provided at the track.
There are lockers for valuables
The surface is a good running track
Spikes are allows up to 6mm
All runners run at their own risk and will be required to sign a statement
All kids must be supervised and the parents are responsble for their running
The cafe will open at 12 for Fetchies and Friends, you can view the track from the cafe
There are vending machines for water and juices
No food is allowed in the indoor track (drinks are ok)
** GROUPS **
Join this group for updates Link (roll over me to see where I go)
** PARTY AND HOTEL DETAILS **
Then a huge (family friendly) party near the Premier Inn in Manchester (Portland Street) Link (roll over me to see where I go)
When you follow this link you need to go to the Home page and click on 'Lenny' to get the promotional rate.
Still avail on the 5/09/09
** SUNDAY MORNING DETAILS **
Then on Sunday morning an option between staying in bed, a leisurely run in Heaton Park or FetchMob of the Hit-the-Trail 5 mile race on the edge of the city (car share provided)
** PEOPLE **
---People Staying in Premier Inn (organized):
Homer
Cheshire Lady
Lisa Simpson
oceanspirit
for my light
quimby
dan_a
Running Beer
Not Built For Speed
Puddington
HappyG(rrr)
HappyS(rrr)
Grid
mad4purple
Woodland Warrior
Torry Quine
Beej & Snoo
JJFlash
Lexa
Flip
Magbag
KevHoop
sioux 'n' fetch-head
Hamsterboy
Running Beard
1step2far
-- Not staying there but joining the party anyway (lercals):
pato1967
jennywren
McNewbie
Gone Zo - I have to fight it out with the missus who might be going to ‘after footy-game’ drinks.
Podkin
Bladerunner
jaks
Gooner86 (The Midnight Runner)
runner duck
bazzzer
-- Indecisive/procrastinating types:
Kev Scone
Pestomum
RooA
Slowboy
Cavey
RobK
** VOLUNTEERS - PLEASE FILL IN **
We need at least 2 names for most jobs (other than mine you minions
)Race Director and General Ego: Homer
Official Holder of Clipboard (to corral the runners ready for the next race): Cheshire Lady, Mic
Official Holder of Air Horn (race starter): McNewbie, Sioux
Official Holder of Big Bell (lap counter): Tracy39 Team Wales
Official Holder of Stopwatch (race timer): Lapsed Athlete, Pestomum
Official Holder of Tokens (parkrun stylee): Fetchhead, Pato1967
Official Holder of Camera (race photos please): Podkin and maybe Mikuro and Mr Cake
Official Holder of Medals (give 'em out at the end): mad4purple, runner duck
Official Results Collator: Quimby
Volunteers happy to help anywhere: jaks, 1step2far, CatterickClaire, dan_a
-----------------UPDATE 14/09/09--------------------------
Other news from today...bit of a brain splurge but hopefully you'll get the idea that the organisation is coming along nicely
We visited the track today and started planning out how to run the day. It looks like a BIG Fetch Fest and we'll have it well planned and well organised.
The plan is to have a published race schedule so that everyone can time their warmups and food, and nip off to the cafe when they see fit. Each runner will get a "Call forward time" when they will have to be in position ready to go and a "start time" when they......erm....start
This allows everyone to manage their food and warmups, nip off to the cafe, cheer on friends, etc. This won't be "fastest first race-slowest last race" but races mixed up with the kids mile in the middle to keep them interested. Each race should have a groupThere will be a maximum of 15 per race, depending on how many runners enter. This allows for 8 mile races, then the 200 and 60m races. The mile is 9meters plus 8 laps of the track....we'll keep you right on the lap counting.
The 60m race will be heats and a final - who is the fastest Fetchie????????????
The entry to the race is via the sports centre at the English Institute of Sport and the National Squash Centre. Parkng will be in car park 2, you will need a parking permit or you will have to pay £5 for parking...these will be emailed out nearer the time for people to print on their own.
The mile finish will be a bit like a parkrun, you'll funnel off to the side after crossing the line and get a token with your finishing position on it....you take that to the folk on the computers once you've got your breath back...andthey will record your time. The times will be printed out and pinned to the notice board asap after each race.
We need to keep people off the track so once the warmup and chat is done when we arrive we'll ask people to clear the track. We will have a dedicated warmup area in the middle of the track for peope doing the next race while one is on and we'll ask nicely for everyone else to stay on the outside of the track..thanks.
...no pacing as the track will be too crowded...sorry
...dedicated changing and showers for Fetch use only so don't use the sports centre changing
...cafe with a view of the track so you can snack and watch
...There are lockers for valuables
...The surface is a good running track and spikes are allowed up to 6mm
...The event is uninsured and is a friendly fun run, you run at your own risk
...All kids must be supervised and the parents are responsble for their running
...There are vending machines for water and juices, lucozade etc.
...No food is allowed in the indoor track (drinks are ok)
...Marshalls will have to be at the track early for a dry run race to check things work ok
...The cafe will open at 12 for Fetchies and Friends
...There will be no entry to the track before 1 unless you are a marshall/helper so if you arrive early wait in the cafe and relax
...There are 2 registered first aiders on the day, me and Cheshire Lady
***Things for you to do***
...Get your entry in soon so we can plan waves and timings
...Make a realistic predicted finish
...Can I ask you please if there is a runner that you particularly want to run with then please fmail me and we'll look after you.
...Fmail me with the race number you'd like
...No entries on the day, sorry
...Fmail me any changes to race stuff as soon as you can
...Please Fmail me if you need disabled parking - this *MUST* be booked in advance and a named space will be kept for you.
...Is anyone else first aid qualified and happy to help?
We'll be able to make changes to the start lists and plans right up to Christmas but eventually we'll get things moving.