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Snowdonia Marathon 2012
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tick tock tick tock 39hrs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvbnJxbw3eA&
Link to last years race highlights
John Bach seriously that is totally emotional
I don't remember that the weather was like that, but I suppose that's the magic of the Snowdonia Marathon.
the joys of snowdonia
Oh wow I remember the weather being like that ...eck I am glad it looks like its going to be shades weather this time around. Brilliant to watch it back John......even get a glimpse of me running up the last climb at 41.45.....arghhhhhhhh not long now. Just about packed too.
I will pack in the morning, nursing a red wine hangover
The best weather conditions were back in 1996 when the race started on the opposite side of the road to the old start in Parc Nant Peris.
There were marshals holding up the portaloos to stop them falling over with customers actually pissing or shitting inside them.
I can also remember the transit vans taking peoples kit back to Llanberis were momentarily on two wheels due to the strength of the wind.
Actually 1996 was on par with 2002 with winds easily exceeding 50mph.
I can remember in the news after the race a fair number of trees having been uprooted in Nant Gwynant.
The race standard though was much higher in those day's with finishing times even in such adverse weather conditions around the 2-30 mark.
Nobody has even approached Jeff Normans all time record of of 2-27.
If you can do 2-35 you will normally win the race.
Just back from physio and had scolding for reckless running Monday. Ham still cramping spasmodically despite her gentle ministrations (she refused to give me a pasting) But she also gave me another master class in turkey trussing, I mean kinesio taping so trust her that I will be fine by Saturday.
My superstition is my lucky knickers.
Sorry.
Very, very excited. Will be in Llanberis by lunchtime..
PJL that happened to be my 1st snowdonia bagged 3hr 28,i remember getting out of car at start soaked throw in mins a gust wind blew me onto a barbed wire fence then other runners had to free me
at mile 16 my friend who was driving my car and the misses drove past with exhaust hanging next i was on my back under the car taking the rear silencer of then rejoined the race stinking dirty
i can also remember 1 yr when the wind luckily blew from the foot of the hill at waunfawr i blew us all the way upto mile 23
and what about the race that never was i think either 2001 or 2002 when i was cancelled 1hr b4 the start
ffRAN WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION ON THE CLOTHING FRONT
OK gang, we are ready to go, go, go. Just back from Athletics tournament for about 150 screaming kids aaaarrrrggggggg
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Car backed in dark, who knows what's in there now. Hope the local cat didn't jump in. Well knackered but a good steaming in the bath and hike round the village with dog will perk me up. ffRan, so glad you mentioned knickers. Had a terrible time at one marathon with cheap Asda pants, must re-check selection. It's got to be my M and S pants, or I aint running!!
Just remind me. meeting time at Padarn Hotel?? I'm on a solo trip again due to OH work commitments. Gutted, I can't have any vats of beer now
Ok song list:
Muse-Time is running out (tomorrow) Iron Maiden-Run to the Hills (before and during) Pink Floyd-Comfortably Numb (when in pub and well-oiled)
Take care all travelling tomorrow, may not have contact after tomorrow lunchtime
xxx
brer the selection of Iron Maiden-Run to the Hills is so very apt
No comments on the other matter!!!
PINK FLOYD - RUN LIKE HELL
lol lol lol mm61
FR good choice of song
Climb Every Mountain
Two steps forward ( and six steps back)
When the Wild Wind Blows
Thunder in the Mountains
On Top of the World
Shelter from the Storm
Last 3 miles done, better than the 4 on Tuesday... Packed, dogs to be walked and put in Kennels then we're on the road... Safe journey everyone...
Lemmy yep safe journey to Llanberis and to the finish, victorious
Sunshine on a rainy day
yep safe journey to those who still not left
SEREN NOS very good dai iawn
Is anyone running barefoot!!? Just watching that chap from last year come down the off road section.... so funny... And another bloke or is it a women I can't tell on their friggin mobile phone!! Unbelievable!!! Should be shot instantly
Oooh, watching last year's highlights .......... making me go all wobbly
This will be my last check in until after the race, so good luck to everyone, hope the mountain is kind to us and we all have a great day 
Look forward to reading all about it when I get back home!
Oh, and song of choice for me has to be Bob Marley's Three Little Birds
Hopefully catch up with some of you, but see you back here shortly if not
SD safe journey and great race 36hrs
Brer kip at ours then you can have a few beers