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I've just been speaking to some of the organisers and they are really up for making sure that this years race is better and bigger than last year.
If you're in the driveable distance of Northampton the first weekend in October why don't you give the race a go.
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Karen -
I have been talking to the organisers (1 of them is my training partner). In order to handle the road closures better they have invested in sunbstantial additional resources to both plan and implement the road closures which were the reason for the delays last year.
doh! just signed up for this again but going to do the 10k this year!!!!
enjoyed the 5K last year - which was my first race - lets hope they sort out the start this time.
I'm wondering about this one this year - can't decide if I want to try the 5 or 10k. Just getting back into running again, but it is 3 months away...
There's a team challenge, anyone up for entering a RW forum team? Not sure if the whole team has to do the same distance - it's not entirely clear on that point.
In fairness, I ought to point out that any team with me as a member will not be winning any prizes
Just about to sign up for this race again for this year. There were a few problems last year, but they tried really hard and I think they'll have sorted out the problems for this year. I'll certainly give it a second chance as it was a good course, great atmosphere and fantastic marshalls.
I think it's a shame the course has been reversed, as the long downhill run from Sixfields at the end was fantastic! But I suppose at least the big hill will be out the way at the start and the rest of it will be a gradual downhill. So maybe this will be even better.
It says on the website the parking issues have been dealt with; so that just leaves the fact we were hounded and nearly run over by the 10K pace car. I can't believe someone actually thought it was a good idea to set off the 5K runners then follow it with the 10K pace car ... who was almost ploughing down the slower 5K runners shouting at us to get out the way as faster runners were coming through! It was the most dangerous thing I have ever seen in a race, especially when lots of people wear iPods.
So looking forward to seeing all the improvements, I think if they get this right it could build into a really good event.
I'm in, nice touch offering a discount for early entry too.
I am a Northamptonian so am proud of this event in my town so it will be a highlight of my running calander. Despite last year's delay, I really enjoyed the race and I hope that the locals will be back to cheer us on again.
Well done to the organisers for addressing the issues from last year too and getting this back on track. Half marathon next year maybe...?
Race number arrived today. I know it's completely irrelevant, but I do like numbers with symmetry or a sequnce in them. So I'm very pleased with 1001!
Just a note, my race tag had got itself stuck to the inside of the envelope, so do check carefully before you throw it away. Couldn't find the bag storage tag though.
I had a panic this morning when I realised my 2 year old had opened my race pack. After a frenzied search I finally found my race tag inside the race information booklet but no bag storage tag.
Just need to start training properly now.
There's an update on baggage tags on the event website http://www.the-run.org/#/news-article/race-info-packs , in short they'll provide baggage storage to those who need it on the day but they aren't sending out the baggage tags in advance.
Good luck everyone. Loved the 5K run last year. Really sorry I'm not quite fit enough. (66 and had a mild stroke in April). Am running again but taking it really easy at moment. Hope to be there next year.
This race is the perfect opportunity to see the home ground of the conquerors of Liverpool FC.
A week today! How's everyone's preparation been going? I've come to the conclusion I'm not in PB shape, so just want to get round in reasonable form. Would be nice to pace properly, rather than my usual trick of going too fast at the start.
Hope the weather is a bit better than it's been today, last long run was rather cold and miserable.
Good luck!
Maccy D's is still there but I have no idea what time it opens.
Fingers crossed for good weather and a good day
Can anyone tell me the start time of this race? I cant seem to see it on the website!
Thanks
9:30 for 5K; 9:45 for 10K.