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Norwich Half Marathon 2010
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Hi...I recently did the London Run to the Beat half marathon and am interested in doing the Norwich one in November too. Does anyone know if the course is on the road? Also, online it said something about doing two laps of the course...is it literally twice round the entire thing or just a double lap on a certain secton?
Thanks!
Norwich is on the road, starting at the showground, round a 6 mile course, through the showground round the same 6 mile course again, back into the showground for the finish. It's mostly on small country roads through local villages. There should be lots of info on the website.
Yes it was yesterday - my first half marathon and race ever and did it in 2 hours 21 mins so was fairly happy with that! Thank you for the info on Norwich HM - will definitely consider running it. Isn't it a bit disheartening running 2 laps though? I always imagine that to be hard!
2 laps is fine. I don't notice as I only look at the person in front of me's feet.
Am looking to do this again - did 2 years ago and really enjoyed it except that hill into the showground (TWICE) - dont suppose they have levelled that have they? or changed the route to omit it? This was one of my better halfs and had not been running for that long so although cannot remember how hilly/flat am thinking could not have been that bad.
2 laps is good - just tell myself i am doing a 6 miler, than say the same thing again albeit a bit more tired!
Good luck with training all.
Nah bring it on, will have a crack at it. Can't be much worse than bungay!
Hey im aiming to break 2 hours as well at Norwich. My PB is 2:07 at the ipswich half this year.
Mr Spoons how did you get on in the ballot for VLM? I was very suprised that both myself and my wife got in through the ballot. Have to start some serious training soon.
Hey,is it ok if I join this thread.Haven't entered this race as yet but I am planning on running it again this year.Ran the GNR again recently so will just keep my training up ready for a half.
Andrew Johnson 31-congratulations on both you and your wife getting a ballot place for the VLM.At the running club I belong too hardly anybody got a place.I heard it was the same with a few other clubs too.
Wouldn't say it's a stimulating route Misfit_of_Ska,but it is quite pretty and you do get a lot of support around the course.I think you'll enjoy it.
Thanks, I'm sure I'll enjoy it! I'm just glad to be getting back into it after an injury (that I've used as an excuse for far too long now!) My dad got his 14th VLM nod on his birthday. We got rejects again
Pleased for my dad though as he used to get automatic entry for fast veterans but missed his time one year and had to join the ballott with us 'normal folk'. He's been rejected 3 years on the trot but finally got back in this time. Go dad!
See you all in November! PBs all round please!
Does anyone know when the race numbers will start arriving for this race? Getting excited/nervous about this one as it's my first 1/2 in 9years!! Ran 10miles on sunday and bar having to walk a bit twice because of a really steep hill (100m ascent - bleugggh!) I was pleased at doing it in 1hr 45min!
Even trained without my trusty ipod
but sounded like a morris dancer due to my keys!
I can't help with accomodation I'm afraid - I'm gatecrashing from the north and stopping with my in-laws in Acle.
Linds x
Hi All! My first half - a tad nervous but quite excited nonetheless. Am lucky enough to live nearby but it always gets conjested around the Showground with any event so give yourselves plenty of time to get parked etc!
Knight rider - There's a Premier Inn right next to the Showground just off the A47 (around £40 but was fully booked when I checked!) Next nearest is a Travel Inn at Cringleford about 1.1/2 miles away - £45 and they had rooms available!
Good luck everyone!
Hi everyone, I've just done my first HM (Royal Parks) in 1.48 which I am really happy with
and I've now picked up the running bug and signed up for the Norwich HM! It's been 3 days since the Royal Parks HM and my legs are just started to feel human again, going to give them a few more days rest and then crack on with the training!
Should I just start where I left off with the training or should I build up the mileage again? Just a bit worried about over training and injuries.
Good luck to everyone
I would build up gradually over the next 2-3 weeks or so to let yourself fully recover.