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And what about hats, too windy for a peaked cap or not?
If heavy chance of rain then it's baseball cap, if little chance then ive a buff ... Hmm coula always have buff round neck extra warm with vest ? No thats silly
Gloves Definately , & can either be chucked or go in bum bag , bumbag will contain 5 gels
Back to the packing
Job done!
Ill just regret putting anymore than that on once im soaking wet
Or a shower cap...
corduroy based costume for me, LOL - I will be warm at least, but the soaking up of rain for several hours will be a challenge.
But I reckon the wind will be the killer - warm and wet is bearable. Just make sure your number is well pinned on!
Good Luck everyone
Scott of the Antarctic, good call
br - followed your lead and called in at the local petrol station, snaffled a pair of their plastic gloves...
is anyone planning on getting changed at the race, or is everyone turning up in their racing gear? was wondering what the changing facilities were like, and how crowded they were likely to be?
Also, any idea on what time the car park fills up, or is there room whatever time you turn up?
Ok, I'm doing this one tomorrow... and a little bit anxious and worked up about it. Suspect it's probably weather related as it's going to be like a "cold monsoon" tomorrow - I've done all the training - regularly running up to 12.5 miles in the hills and 14 on the flat and I've got my mind on 2 hours and 10 minutes - but for some reason tonight, I'm more jittery about this than I have been about other halves I've done.
Better get my base layer, lycra trousers and gloves out. And find a bag full of dry clothes for the drive home tomorrow.
How is everybody else feeling?
Chris
all will be fine pal - most will still turn up
its going to be good, we will be set off 5 mins early i expect
several car park in town
only problem with the recreation car park is that it can take over an hour to get out again
some of the others may be a little futher to walk, but there wont be any problems getting back out of town
Good luck all esp those doing the full
Micknphil - are you doing the full or the half? Either way, if I see you, I'll gladly come over and say hello to you! I'll be wearing an "Aldridge Running Club" vest which is blue on the top half and black on the bottom half. But if I don't, I really hope it goes well for you!!!
Chris
Aldridge ahh - black country like
i did forget to say yes, we fulling
it'll be our 42 FM together - had we completed al we'd started wed be on around 50
or if we settle for the HM it'll be our 238th
long drive for us in the morning
all of around 8 - 10 mins
Crikey! Well all the very best for you tomorrow on the full if I don't catch you before the start. That's an incredible statistic and hopefully tomorrow will see you both on 42 at the end of the day. Sadly, I can't hang around until the end of proceedings as I've got to drive back to my parents for a girlfriend introduction meal (!!!!) - but hopefully will catch you in the morning!!
8-10 mins?? Your home run!
Not too much further from Sutton Coldfield! - Well about 45 mins I think!
Driving an hour from Cannock to do the full
its not too bad, couple of hilly bits but on the whole think its quite a nice flattish course, nice bit of old railway track on the greenway so no traffic about as the roads arent closed make sure you watch for cars there is one busy main road on the course
it is very very pretty the route and you go past the bard's birthplace and burial place within the first 2miles
Mick N Phil i'll look out for you, i'll probably be stood cheering with my girls about mile 2ish ( cant stay duration this time as my eldest daughter with Down's has got a football trial at West Bromwich Albion so obviously thats all important as its a great opportunity for her )
chris J, aldridge, yay my home town, were u at the stick and wicket tues, i came down ( was invited down by my friend Jo ) and wore my VLM medal and t.shirt with pride
am going to join up so will see you next week if you're there, come and say Hi to me
Jo
Still undecided on which of 3 tops - vest, t shirt, vest & Long sleeve , or either with run jacket
Hmmm.
give us a big wave as you reach the water station at mile 7 (where the maypole is) - i look after a charity in Stratford called Lifespace Trust (which is one of Rotary's selected charities for the race) that works with young people facing difficulties, and many of our volunteers will be very happily handing you cups o' water in the rain tomorrow! And cheering you all on!
Having done the half and full in previous years, it's a scenic course, mostly flat... and the big long hill immediately after our water station is worth it for a great view at the top! Honestly!
Enjoy the run - the medals are usually pretty special after...
Chris
www.lifespace.org.uk if you wanted to have a peek.