May 2009
9:03pm, 17 May 2009
4,340 posts
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Yorkshire Pie (YP1)
Foxy, take a well earned rest now! Really good to meet you over the last few weeks, you're a star.
A mere once round the lake for me today, but still more than enough for my weekly target
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May 2009
9:14pm, 17 May 2009
5,210 posts
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Sparkly Bridget
Is it that time already? I'd better attend to the 100 miles a month group and the 1250 this year lot too
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May 2009
10:05pm, 17 May 2009
7,001 posts
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Zoom
The target this week is 563 miles, for which you get a . As usual if you have run 29 miles this week you get a
Our theme this week is inspired from our very own Foxy Davy completing the Ten Marathons in Ten Days, well done to him and the other Fetchies:), and is taken from Runners World's list of foreign races to do before you die.
Great Wall Marathon, China Make no mistake: this race is tough. Banish the idea that you'll be trotting happily along a flat wall and instead imagine heaving yourself up steps that are too tall to take at a trot. Around 7K of the race takes place on the wall, with the rest of the course passing through beautiful mountain villages and along attractive country trails in the shadow of China's greatest monument. Foxy Davy 1391 183 AJPAR 1135 54 fordman 1017 29
Everest Marathon, Nepal The world's highest marathon starts in the shadow of the world's highest mountain at 17,000 ft. But before you can take part, you have to make it to the start - on foot. The trek up to Gorak Shep will help you to acclimatise to the lack of oxygen in the air before you begin the marathon on rough mountain trails. Despite an overall drop in altitude, the going is tough but as you head down to Namche Bazaar for the finish, remind yourself that it could be worse - you could be heading up the mountain rather than down.
Ojo 972 40 CheekyP 943 48 pabsey 924 16
Two Oceans Marathon, South Africa The organisers claim this is 'the world's most beautiful marathon' and you're unlikely to argue when you witness the stunning coastal views on a course that takes in both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. But it's not actually a marathon but a 56K ultra. The real treat on this Cape Town classic comes at Chapman's Peak: one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline it's possible to race. The event takes place on the Saturday of Easter weekend every year.
Stella 879 37 Bosun Tony 851 54 Rootmaster 836 55 sarah1 801 38
City to Surf, Australia Based on the Bay to Breakers race in California, Sydney's City to Surf is one of the biggest races in the world. More than 60,000 participants crush onto the 14K course from the city centre to beautiful Bondi Beach. The current course record of 40:03 was set in 1991 so if you fancy a crack at it, the race takes place in August every year. AlanR 776 41 Stewey 768 21 Anna26 764 41 LateStart 763 44 cybill 759 52 emmie 755 36 derwenttony 754 19 Pinchi 751 35
Inca Trail Marathon Indiana Jones would feel at home at this race. As you tackle the 28 miles of trail, two incredibly tough climbs through passes at around 14,000 feet as well as countless huge steps stand between you and the finish. After a variety of terrain, you'll complete the last five miles of the race in jungle before passing through the Sun Gate to see the Inca capital of Machu Picchu spread out before you: undoubtedly one of the most impressive race finishes in the world.
YP1 746 41 makem1 746 32 derooster 729 11 Maclennane 723 31 AngeM 706 27
North Pole Marathon You might not be able to walk on water but you can run on water at the world's most northerly marathon. Run entirely on the frozen ice of the Arctic Ocean at 90 degrees North, the world's coolest marathon is an unforgettable adventure of endurance, camping on ice and standing on top of the world. You might be hoping to spot a polar bear but be careful what you wish for - they can run a lot faster than you can even without snow shoes. The race is held every April. basils xt350 700 46 Biastai 695 13 pussy cat 690 20 mags 688 9 Southampton Tony 685 48 mile muncher 681 0 marcus saunders 678 31
New York City Marathon The original big city marathon is so much more than 26.2 miles. You'll experience a colourful cultural tour of New York City's ethnic diversity as you run through its five unique boroughs - Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. The point-to-point course includes many of the city's bridges, which make for challenging undulations, before a leafy finish in hilly Central Park. The immense crowds are never more impressive than when you hit the wall of sound after crossing the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan in the closing stages of the race. Wear your medal with pride afterwards and New Yorkers will treat you like royalty. The race is held every November. Bertie69 670 115 eroej5 668 32 looby.lue 667 15 Smile2 665 32 andy 662 28 Smileygirlie 652 16
Reggae Marathon, Jamaica Winter in the UK: four words guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine and cast a gloomy pall over your training. If you need a goal to tempt you outside, and the promise of a sunny reward, head for the tropical island of Jamaica. The marathon starts alongside seven miles of pristine white sand at Negril Beach and continues on an out-and-back course on the north coast of the island. It's every bit as idyllic as you'd expect but it's the warmth of the locals and enthusiasm of the course-side bands that keep you going through the heat and humidity of this tough but fabulously fun event. Alex B 650 14 AndrewJ 650 42 Bob! 649 28 Vee 639 26 Theboybarry 639 33 GettingThere 639 0 CC2 Speedy Goth 635 15 Hendo 635 46 PhilMac08 632 39 john n 625 26
Medoc Marathon Red wine or Lucozade? Foie gras or yet another energy gel? These aren't questions you'd ordinarily be faced with during a marathon but at this French classic near Bordeaux you'll be offered the finest wines and local culinary delicacies as you run through ancient vineyards and postcard-perfect chateaux. The predominantly French race also takes fancy dress as seriously as food and drink so start putting some thought into your costume. Held every September - and always a sell out - 2009 will see the 25th running of the race and will feature a circus theme.
Fenland Runner 623 18 Rick OShay 618 26 aka billy 617 37 Jobe 611 25 Sparkly Bridget 611 20 Chrisull 608 32 Zoom 607 30 ThortonRunner 605 0 ChrisThePuma 603 14
Athens Marathon If you've ever declared 'never again' at the end of a race, spare a thought for the Greek runner Phidippides. He ran the first ever marathon back in 490BC but didn't have a chance to tackle the distance again after dropping dead from exhaustion. Every November better-trained runners have the opportunity to follow in Phidippides' footsteps with this point-to-point race from Marathon to the Greek capital. The heat and hills haven't changed over the years though so be prepared for a tough challenge. Mr White 598 26 ian9657 598 32 Ted 597 24 Belper Bear 591 0 Kwaka 581 29 Runningheva 577 36 Che Dragon 576 28 Deenzy 576 6 Heavyweight 568 14 PQ 564 31
Paris Marathon Paris in the springtime provides a stunning setting for this popular French classic. Every April the race attracts plenty of Brits who've failed to gain a place at the London Marathon but don't for a minute think that this race is the poor relation of its British cousin. Wide Parisian boulevards easily accommodate the 30,000 runners who are treated to all the capital's greatest sights, including the Bastille and the Bois de Boulogne, before a finish on the impressive Avenue Foch.
Little Stoker 560 ~ 9 SuperTed 559 ~ 15 rollerman 556 ~ 31 Monkey Harris 552 ~ 0 Treacle 543 ~ 36 Eastham75 541 ~ 17 MISERABLEMRGILES 522 ~ 26 bagelss 521 ~ 26 brooksy 513 ~ 34 Joopsy 508 ~ 9 SpongeBob No So Fast Pants 500 ~ 16 abdou 499 ~ 9 Red Tomato 492 ~ 31 Sime 490 ~ 0 David0409 479 ~ 19 Scoff The Sloth 479 ~ 31 The Rentboy 465 ~ 20
Berlin Marathon The first Berlin Marathon took place in 1974 and in the intervening years this German giant has established itself as the race to target if you're looking to break the world marathon record. It provided the setting for Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie to stamp his mark on the marathon when he set the current world record of 2:04:26 in 2007. This autumn race takes place in September every year so if you need a goal to take you through a summer of running, set your sights on Berlin. Homer 451 ~ 26 Ugg 442 ~ 12 Gravity 426 ~ 0 Nightjar 420 ~ 13 Bertee 420 ~ 0 CB 386 ~ 19 Predazord 379 ~ 6 Magbag 371 ~ 19 icklechick 350 ~ 0 Coffee Addict 341 ~ 29 Louis Clark 337 ~ 5 RolandJYoung 326 ~ 21 Tri Harder 314 ~ 0 runningbug 298 ~ 17 steveelder7 259 ~ 12 Garfield 256 ~ 17 CornishEva 247 ~ 0 Wes-H 230 ~ 12 Dirty-Running 206 ~ 0 Maph3rs 206 ~ 17 Turkish Albert 197 ~ 0 suukii 187 ~ 0 alvinpurple 135 ~ 0 MoscowFlyer 65 ~ 2 Phil-H 29 ~ 0 Steve G 0 ~ 0
Well done everyone.:)
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May 2009
10:10pm, 17 May 2009
3,528 posts
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great round up zoom, love the theme. Foxy Davy what a star, have a well earned rest and let us catch up.........no chance!
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May 2009
10:18pm, 17 May 2009
551 posts
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sarah1
Zoom.... amazing round up, thank yo very much.. :). I give foxy a couple of days to recover ;), well done FD. I was a bit naughty I sneaked in 2 miles this afternoon to make it 800 mile so far
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May 2009
10:18pm, 17 May 2009
5,214 posts
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Sparkly Bridget
Medoc marathon for you and me then Zoom Very apt
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May 2009
10:18pm, 17 May 2009
11,752 posts
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Maclennane
Great work, Z!
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May 2009
10:19pm, 17 May 2009
4,597 posts
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_andy
Super stuff Zoom - thanks! I'll go get the passport...
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May 2009
11:04pm, 17 May 2009
7,003 posts
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Zoom
It's hard work running these marathons Bridget;)
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May 2009
11:22pm, 17 May 2009
3,067 posts
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Che dragon
Well done Zoom, good theme and I'm off to Athens
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