Oxford Town & Gown 10K

Sweetest Thing

AndI could go as a ghost!

apparition

Hmmm...is this the start of a theme?

RunLikeTheWind

SUGGESTIONS FOR RW FORUMITES FANCY DRESS GROUP THEME -
Feel free to add you suggestions (as many as you like) - or add your vote -

RLTW - Chess pieces

Sweetest Thing

I think it's called cross-dressing.

Or am I getting mixed up with something else?

[Deleted User]

I fancy walking the Spain thing you mention ST, I've read about it before.

Hopefully see you at the T&G already meant to be doing a 10k the week after but maybe I can manage 2!

Sweetest Thing

A runner of your calibre can easily do two 10ks in a week, TMW!

See you there!

[Deleted User]

Not too familiar with Oxford but when I have been there, parking was difficult. Can anyone recommend suitable parking nearby the event?

Sweetest Thing

Use the Park and Ride, much easier.

[Deleted User]

Yeah, Park and Ride is the way forward. Costs a few quid to park all day, buses are about £2.20 return.

Oxford has the highest rate of parking tickets issues in a recent Sunday Times survey...you have been warned!

[Deleted User]

I can't remember whether it was for the T&G or Race for Life last year but the park & ride was free if you showed your race number.
Unfortunately, I had to pull up at 7k last year due to injury and don't think I'll be racing again this year - I'm doing the MoonWalk the night before and we're not due to finish until the wee hours of Sunday morning; somehow a power nap on the bus back from London in time for this race just doesn't appeal!
I'll be wimping out and doing the Charndon 5k on the Tuesday instead! Good luck to you all.
by the way, there is another thread somewhere on this site for Runners World bods in Oxfordshire who fancy getting together for a drink or 2 every now and again. Have to admit I haven't been to 1 yet but the organiser assures me it's worth it!

[Deleted User]

What no medal!!!!????

[Deleted User]

its for charideee.

Sweetest Thing

You get a certificate at the end. And I paid for the park and ride last year, but didn't ask if it was free for racers.

Evening, TMW. How are you?

[Deleted User]

Not bad ST - just back from an off-road race on the Berkshire downs - more ups than downs though. I did the 20 mile 'fun' run.

How is your training for London this year?

Sweetest Thing

Much better than last, thanks! Have managed to do a bit of hill training and speed work, both sadly lacking last year (not too much, mind, but at least I've done some!). And have done more long runs and more races than last year.

Not that this will necessarily translate into an improved time, of course!!

[Deleted User]

I'm sure you'll surprise yourself on the day - sounds like you have done all the work :-)

Sweetest Thing

I'm just looking forward to enjoying the day and hopefully this year I might take in some of the surroundings - failed to notice the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace last year!!!

[Deleted User]

A quick tip on the Park & Rides, folks, from a local: allow PLENTY of time to get in to town on the day of the race. There was some congestion last year and some runners cut it very fine to get to the start line!

My 2nd T&G this year. Last year was really good.

[Deleted User]

hmmm I want to do this but there is a chance I might be in Edinburgh that weekend. I'll see how I feel post-marathon(s).

Midds

Hi,
Was thinking of doing this run but only took part in my first 10K earlier this year in Lincoln. I was looking for a similar size and standard of race can anyone recommend this?

Sweetest Thing

Evening Midds.

I don't know what Lincoln is like, but this is a really nice race. Friendly, starts and finishes in the park and Oxford is just lovely.

Go on, do it, Midds!

Midds

I really enjoyed Lincoln but then i dont have anything to compare it to. This looked to my untrained eye to be similar and in a nice city to visit

Sweetest Thing

Well, Oxford is certainly a nice city.

Go on, go for it. You know you want to....

Midds

Anyone have any ideas where the race is going to start from?

RunLikeTheWind

Got my race pack - it says the start is in Fyfield Road to the North of the Parks. Also noticed that we seem to cover one stretch 3 times - could be confusing. 1st time going outward then twice going back the opposite way.

Midds

Thanks for that,

I am looking for somewhere to stay and wanted to find somewhere as close to the start as possible but on the site i have looked at it never had any details

[Deleted User]

Hello Chaps,

Yeah, lets do it!

time to hassle those sponsors (bless 'em)

nn

[Deleted User]

thinking in about a weekend away and reckon oxford (in conjunction with this racey) might be a good place to do it.


worth the trek down from Dundee?

Julian Tang 2

Just moved to Swindon from London and looking from new races to take part in the area. This sounds really interesting.

Does anyone know anything about getting to this race by public transport?

Cheerio!

RunLikeTheWind

Hi Julian. Gloucester Green bus station is about 1 mile from the race start. Oxford Rail Station is about 1.5 miles. There are city buses which go up Banbury Road that would drop you nearer, though from the Rail Station I think you would probably need 2 buses which could be more hassle than it's worth (or get a cab from either) a gentle stroll could be the answer.