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Homer Oct 2007 12:39pm, 31 Oct 2007 2,359 posts	Quote Pin Homer Well done Dons
Luiz Oct 2007 3:37pm, 31 Oct 2007 108 posts	Quote Pin Luiz Lost my post, I'll try again. I'm thinking of trying this one again, was on for a good pb here this year til I tore my calf. I may have to give it another go to try and beat this years time. Any ideas how quickly it fills up? I'll need a few days to talk my husband round to it.
RunningBob Oct 2007 3:49pm, 31 Oct 2007 586 posts	Quote Pin RunningBob I'm glad that you're all looking forward to it. Wilmslow is popular because it is big enough to be a real occasion in the area but small enough to remain relaxed and friendly. Also it has a reputation for fast times largely due to the quality of athletes at the sharp end. Last year Tomas Abyu won and a few years back the UK's fastest HM time was recorded here (Isaac Macharia 61:52). The course is fairly flat although there are some dips and there is a long gradual uphill in the last few miles (often into the wind). The 2:35 limit helps the organisation especially police and road closures. Much of the course is on country roads with no pavements. Also since demand exceeds places we want to prioritise people who will run for the whole 13 miles. Their are other mass events like the GMR that are more aimed at walkers. All the proceeds from Wilmslow HM go to local charities, scout organisations and sports clubs (not including the running club).
Homer Oct 2007 4:03pm, 31 Oct 2007 2,366 posts	Quote Pin Homer Hi Bob... As a local resident I can second the positive impact that the race has Luiz - I'm sure you can convince him
RunningBob Oct 2007 5:21pm, 31 Oct 2007 587 posts	Quote Pin RunningBob Luiz - I'd say you have at least a month - should be enough
Doctor K Oct 2007 5:24pm, 31 Oct 2007 297 posts	Quote Pin Doctor K I'm defo doing this one -third time , missed last year, with the Roy Castle Foundation as beneficieries. Thanks for the info -I'll get on it.
Marathon Lads Oct 2007 6:52pm, 31 Oct 2007 1,033 posts	Quote Pin Marathon Lads Hi fellow Fetchies Wilmslow HM is it suitable for me pushing Phillip in his wheelchair ?? I've often contemplated this race, but never got around to enquire hills etc, that don't bother us, is it on road, track, paths etc i would appreciate your input
Homer Oct 2007 7:39pm, 31 Oct 2007 2,367 posts	Quote Pin Homer Hi Guys - would be great to see you there Its all on quiet country roads that are all closed to traffic and hard surfaced...though the bit after the finish is bumpy
RunningBob Nov 2007 8:36am, 1 Nov 2007 588 posts	Quote Pin RunningBob Mick - I will fmail you the email address of the organsier - I suggest that you drop him a line. Mention that you recently ran Macc. Also Andy O'Sullivan the commentator at Macc does the same job at Wilmslow - so you have other friends there already.
danny wilde Nov 2007 11:29am, 1 Nov 2007 8,994 posts	Quote Pin danny wilde I'm in