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oops , forgot this is a Saturday race
Hopefully I shall be at about the 3 mile point. Anyone doing it for the first time click on tyo this link to see my photo's from 2 years ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baldeagle/sets/72157624410771932/
Great photos, thanks Brian
It'll be my first time - looking forward to it!
I'm in
Be my 3rd time, wasn't going to do it as doing Malvern half this Sunday but then I thought it'd be rude not too 
Heh Spence how you doing ?
Hiya, not too bad ta
Doing Malvern Half Sunday
and then this lttle bu99er!! 
What about you?
Yeah not too bad. I think I shall be doing this little run this year, got a lot of races over the next month or so.
In a moment of madness I have entered 'Race the Train' 14xc in Wales !
Road Kill talked you into the Thunder Run??
I had a good think about it but I have already got enought races to do !
Arden9 this weekend, Strafford six next, maybe BBCHM weekend after then after that Northbrook. phewwww.............. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Entered.....
Hi all. Just to let you know we have had a few issues updating the current entrants page. But - if you entered prior to Jun 24 you have a place. We are closing any day now though!
Info will be out any time soon - once we have done the who starts when magic calculations! Hope the training is going well? Enjoy!
There's always the PuckrupHall Tewksbury 5 Mile Classic on 19th August a brilliant new event.
Hello,
This is my first time running this one and really looking forward to it having read all the great reviews! Was just wondering when the race numbers would be sent out? (unless its collect on the day..?!). Thanks.
Race numbers and info come out quite late as there is a lot of magical calculations to do to seed everyone for their starts - aim is apx 7 days out
Does anyone know if the showers at the NIA are going to be available this year? Can't see anything on the website.
Great, thanks! Looking forward to it!
I am looking forward to this even though I am recovering from two broken toes. I aim to start from the back and stay there. Just wondering if there is anyone from Solihull or Shirley doing this run because I need a lift if possible. I suppose I could run there but I'd have to run back then.
Hello to all Block 14 runners!!!!!
Block 14 but hopeing to get pushed forward quite a lot. Get to get to Somerset in the afternoon.
Have emailed organisers.
Dam that was quick, all sorted.
Wont see you then Chris
Coleman, I'm coming from Shirley, on the train
but it'll be waaaaaayyyyyy after you !! In fact Chris'll be in Somerset and everyone else in the pub by the time I finish !! 
How do you know your block time btw? Have you had your packs?
Start times are on their website, here you go.
http://www.bbchm.co.uk/cp/my_documents/start list by surname.pdf
ahhh cheers 11:15 !!!
still not the last wave !! 
Time enough for it to be well hot !!
Spence, I will see you at 11:15 I'm in the same block. This is my first ever race so a bit nervous! Weather is looking good for the day but rainy all week so the towpath may become a mudbath.......
Have people been receiving race packs yet? I haven't so far.
I've only ever run whilst distracted from the pain by listening to podcasts - if I turn it down low I should be able to hear people coming up behind me and get out of the way. Do you veteran's think this is OK or should I go without?
Thanks
Steve, I think the ipod will be a no no....although overtaking is ok its sometimes nessasary to give warning on this one.
Good luck with your first run, you will enjoy this
The path is going to be muddy so although I would normally say road shoes for this it might be worth looking at MT.
Whatever you wear if they are nice and shiney at the start they wont be at the finish
Hi Guys, My First post. This will be my first ever race and as expected i am nervous but eager to get my first out of the way. I entered quite late as it was a toss up whether i did shifnal half or this so i have to pick my race pack up on the day.
I put my expected time down as 1.45 does anybody know what block this might be in or near to?
Thanks John
HI Warby,
Here is the link to the start times.
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Has anyone received their race pack/number through the post yet?