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Run to the Beat

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    eastham75eastham75 ✭✭✭

    No problem with parking as our office is opposite the Dome at East India dock, with what they charge for entry i think the parking charge after 3pm is taking the piss a little.

    as for the pens i estimated 1.50 and iam in pen 3.

    looking forward to this now.

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Hi

    Just to let you know I was asked to organise pacers for the event from my club.

    Times I have was given was 1.30, 1.45, 2.00 and 2.15. I managed to get the slower 3 times but not the 1.30 but the race organisers are dealing with that.

    They will be wearing bright pacemaking vests so should be easy to spot

    I'm sure if you go to the helpdesk they will be able to explain the pen allocation (believe the pens are 3-6 and are in a square formation)

    Good luck on the day and hope to see you all in the baggage area

    Mike

    Dagenham 88 Runners

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    Tracey GTracey G ✭✭✭

    I will be with Mike in the baggage tent too.

    Another Dagenham 88 Runner.

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Marathon Mike & Tracey G - If you are both in the baggage area, where are the remaining 86 .image(Dagenham 88 Runners !)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] ✭✭✭
    Marathon Mike, this is probably a very stupid question, but this will be my first race so excuse my ignorance. But how many pace makers will there be, several or just the one? I might give it a go running with a pacemaker group but don't fancy spending a long time searching for yellow vests.
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    TracyBTracyB

    Tracey G... last year the baggage tents were massive big trucks done by running number. Will try look out for you as gmike's with me (supporting not running) so he should recognise you image

    I didn't see pacers last year, but looks like they don't do them for 2.30.

    Who knows what time's the pens start? Surprised to see the booklet (printed as still not got race pack image ) says first spectator point at 4 miles, expect runners to be coming through at 9.55.  image Starts at 9.45, 4miles to 9.55... erm.. 10mins for 4miles. Wow! Wish I could do that... gone away to do some speed work....

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

     Tracy B ....Pen Start Times below

     # Key Runner Timings

    SATURDAY
    12:00-17:00 Help Desk open for any questions you have or for you to pick up anything missing from your race pack

    SUNDAY
    07:30 - Runners can start baggage check in
    07:30 - Help desk opens for runners who haven’t received race numbers or timing chips
    08:45 - Begin moving into your allocated start pen
    09:30 - First live music act begins
    09:45 - Race start
    13:45 - Roads open
    14:45 - Last chance to pick up any left baggage

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    TracyBTracyB
    Thanks Darren. It says Race start i.e. 9:45, but doesn't say like what time Pen 1, Pen 2, Pen 3 etc goes off... can you find that out please? image
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    There is no info on that available. I guess when there is a sufficient gap they will open each pen 1 by 1. We all have timing chips which will activate when we cross the start line anyway, not when the gun goes.

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    TracyBTracyB

    I was trying to work out at roughly what time I might be at spectator points - hard to judge seeing as it was running way late last year...

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    My first time in Run to the Beat - I'm using this as a warm-up for the full marathon in Amsterdam next month. Looking forward to it!

    Finally got the race pack through yesterday - I'm in pen 3. Sounds like it's more of a fun run from what's been written here - I'm aiming for 1h 45 or under and I'm hoping I won't have to dodge too many people dressed as bananas en route to the finish!

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    Tracey GTracey G ✭✭✭

    Tracy - I have to pick up our coach at 6:30am on Sunday image If I wash my club vest in time and it is warm I will wear it.

    I think there are 2 pacer per pace group.

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    Paul DallisonPaul Dallison

    Its only 5 days away!

    First half mara for me!

    Really looking forward to it!

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    eastham75eastham75 ✭✭✭

    I will look for the 1.45 pace group as well.

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    Tracey GTracey G ✭✭✭
    Paul - my first race was a half marathon image Good luck on Sunday. The weather looks like it is going to be warm again, lovely for me on the baggage thou.
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    eastham75eastham75 ✭✭✭
    my first race was Hasting 1/2 back in 1988 i guess 2 hours
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    Tracey GTracey G ✭✭✭
    eastham - Hastings half is a hard first half.
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    TracyBTracyB
    Yaaay - got my Race Pack. I'm ready image
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    Flat FootedFlat Footed ✭✭✭
    Ditto, have been put in Pen three, don't remeber putting down that good a predicted time though???
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    TracyBTracyB
    The pens dont seem to match up fully to the times. I put 2:30 and in pen 4! Am green.. think I was last year too. At least you'll get a better head start image
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Does anyone know of someone who has an entry to sell?

     Just changed some work plans to be in town and would love to run this!

     Martin

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    Catalin BondCatalin Bond ✭✭✭

    i'm in pen 4. Can't remember what time I put down. How strict are the pens? my friend is either in 3 or 5(she's either entered twice or someone wth same name has entered)

    Huge numbers too. Don't think I've done a race with 14000 people.

    Hope everyone looking forward to sunday. I dreamed it was raceday last night and I couldn't find anything to wear!

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    Paul DallisonPaul Dallison
    Tracey G wrote (see)
    Paul - my first race was a half marathon image Good luck on Sunday. The weather looks like it is going to be warm again, lovely for me on the baggage thou.


    Thank Tracey - I cant wait!!

    Think on the plus side, would rather handle bags for the runners than their trainers afterwards?!?

    EI22RE wrote (see)

    Does anyone know of someone who has an entry to sell?

     Just changed some work plans to be in town and would love to run this!

     Martin


    Hi Martin,

     Apparently there are some on the gumtree website - (covering initial entry costs etc).....

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    TracyBTracyB

    Hi Martin,

    I currently have a spare, but waiting for confirmation tonight. Running Buddy wasn't running, but may change his mind. Won't be selling it though, but asking for donation to my fundraising... at your discretion. Can let you know in the morning for def.

    T

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Tracy,

     Definitely let me know and we can connect. That would be absolutely brilliant and of course I am willing to donate!

     You can email me directly at martinquinn2207@gmail.com

    All the best,

     Martin

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    TracyBTracyB
    Will do, you have first offer. Will know for def in the morning.
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    TracyBTracyB

    Presume you all got today's email including:

    # Jubilee Line

    Thanks to our friends at TFL the Jubilee Line is open from Waterloo to Stratford on Sunday until 15:00, from this point there will be no service between North Greenwich and Stratford due to line upgrade. This closure will be in place all of Saturday (when Help Desk is open).

    Woohoo image although am driving now  due to transport fiasco last year image Will make it loads easier for people though image

    Possibly there's a typo on this bit though - can you spot it? image

    # We know you’ll get through

    3.1 miles. One week to go. Feeling confident?

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    Tracey GTracey G ✭✭✭
    Tracy - you will get a pb.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Hi All

    Me and my sister were due to run this years Run to the Beat but she has just been diagnosed with Campylobacter leaving her unable to negotiate 13 steps let alone 13 miles.

    If anyone wants to take the place please PM me.  I dont want to see it go to waste.

    Will arrange meetup at the O2 arena.

    Regards

    Richard.

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Richard,

     I am sorry to hear about your sister. I hope she gets well soon.

     I would love to take her place but unfortunately don't know how to PM on here. My email address is martinquinn2207@gmail.com

    Can you please let me know? Once again, all the best to your sister!

     Martin

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