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Blackpool car parks
Talbot Road multi-storey is where I'm going to try first. Parked at Banks Street last time cos Talbot Road was shut when I arrived. There's about a 10 min walk to the start but it's cheap! The expensive one is behind the Sea Life Centre which is the main one you come to if you stay on the M55 to the end. There is some on-street parking near the start but I once saw a householder getting really snotty with a runner who parked in "their" spot so I'm not prepared to risk leaving my car somewhere it's not welcome!
This race was my first half in 2004 and it's still my PB.I loved it and I'm sure you will. Just pray for good weather - it makes a huge difference at the seaside!
Good luck, Debbie
Thanks a lot! Will forward on this info. Parents tend to follow a sat nav but its not always the most uptodate,so parking could have been a problem.
On which road does the race start though? Im guessing its quite obvious after you park..follow the other runners!
Yeah I was thinking that, I spose with a strong wind, you could get drenched...right? From the waves?
God I hope it doesnt rain! Either way, will be great to chill out in Blackpool after and go and get some food.
Thanks for helping
The race starts on the promenade outside the Hilton Hotel. The road is called North Promenade I think.
Location
I Googled it and one of the links put the hotel in the wrong place so the link above is the one I'm heading for!
I like to think the race date fits in with low tide as the tide does come over the sea wall at times. Seems I'm right on that one - phew!
Blackpool tides
So it should only be the rain that gets you - unless you're still running at 16:27!
HAHAHA nice one
I doubt that! Cheers, I spose its nice to know we wont get covered in salt water! By the way the weather was in Brum today, lets hope it doesnt bloody snow. ahaha
Enjoy your Sunday!
You too
And your Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...
We've got a bit of a covering of snow up here but not enough for snowball fights
poorly
there is gynn square car park £2.50 for 12 hours
got a little bit of a jog today but then got a blister on the same heel as the ankle I broke
was going to go down to meerbrooke near leek for a walk but to cold and it is snowed aswell and that road between leek and buxton gets steep in places
was listing to jazz fm on my lap top last night
I suppose I like to park nearer town so that I can go and indulge in donuts afterwards.
Bad luck on the blister - plasters tomorrow!
got one on now and hospital check up bus that comes here stops right outside hospital
I love drinking latties the kenco one
got 3 boxes on friday for 93p each
I don't want to worry anyone, but the website has disappeared
Used to be at www.runblackpool.co.uk but the account has expired
Mrs Doubtfire
I am an 11+ runner/walker! My longest run so far is 8miles, this is the 2nd half marathon I've done and the last 1 was 10yrs and 3 stone lighter ago! eek!!
I'm looking forward to it but dead nervous that I'm going to end up walking 5miles and it'll be dark by the time i get to finish...
I'm not elite and definitely weigh more than somw dry weetabix!
I'm number 6 and will be wearing a purple and green Elvet Striders vest and a buff of some description (not sure which one though). My lovely wife is helping out probably at the end giving out goddy bags or sandwiches so, even if I do manage to be in front of you at the finish, I will still be there to cheer you on
Starting to look forward to this now! My training has picked up a notch and I'm now getting out four or five times a week. Hoping to do better than 2h15m that I got in Helsby but will be happy just to run all the way round without stopping!
Anyone know a good chip shop near the race finish?
R
I've got a question...I've got no pockets in my running gear (so can't carry my phone)...how do I find my husband at the end of the race? Any tips?
Clare
He should be waiting for you at the finish line! If not, suggest he meets you at the entrance to the Hilton car park. It's not that massive and you should find each other.
poorly
done over 2 hours walking today and felt ok all the way
He better had be at the finish line! I've only done 1 half marathon before and it was GNR so was totally heaving...would never have seen him at finish....I take it this will be easier to spot people?