Marwell Zoo 10K

[Deleted User]

if there are some hills going up there has to be hills coming down so use those to your advantage.

Tracey G

BYT - I don't remember any down hill bit, except the little bit when you come back into the zoo.

[Deleted User]

Ooh, I remember a brilliant downhill bit with a left hand bend at the bottom. Its not too far into the run once your outside of the zoo's grounds - somewhere around the 3k mark I think.... This is definitely a run with a challenging first half but quite flat as I remember for the majority of the second so a good one overall if only for the pleasant countryside surroundings. Doubt there'll be any PBs for me - it took me 65 mins last year; don't expect much improvement on that to be honest but if it reduces a tadge I'll be happy!

DD

Tracey G

DD - I am sure you will get a Pb. It took me 66 mins last year and I want to get nearer to 60mins.

[Deleted User]

I remember the first time I ran this event. Just as we were lining up for the start a woman announced over the pa system, that for those not used to running it was a hilly start, 5-6k later we were still climbing, lol.

It is a tough race, do not expect a pb, but at least it's a nice scenic course.

[Deleted User]

If the weather is good it will be a good race. Anyone have any others planned?

Tracey G

I am looking forward to do this for the second time.

Sam Roberts

I've got another flatter 10k two weeks later on the 21st - it's around Victoria Country Park in Netley. I think it's a 3 lapper but I know the area pretty well and it should be another nice day out with the family.

Sam

[Deleted User]

Ooh Sam, where did you get the details of the Victoria Country Park run? Was it online here? If so, whats it called - I'm Gosport based so may be available for this one...

Thanks.
DD

Sam Roberts

Hi,

I found the details on this site (it's called "Southampton Running Club 10K" in the events system (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=30518).

Or you could go direct to the Southampton Running Club website and follow "The Run in the Park 10k" link.

http://www.southamptonrc.org.uk/

I've never done this one before, so I can't vouch for it's quality. I think I remember seeing some good ratings in the race feedback though.

Sam

[Deleted User]

Thanks very much - I'll take a peek later and might enter if I've got that weekend free; I've only ever been there for the Bonfire Night displays they had a few years back but would imagine, if nothing else, it would be a nice route.

DD

[Deleted User]

Southampton running club know how to put on a good event, would be worth doing I imagine.

[Deleted User]

never tried this run in the park but might try it. I have a 5k on the wednesday before marwell

Blackers

Right, I'm on for this one as the kiddies wanted to do the fun run. Not sure if I'll be recovered from FLM, but I've always enjoyed it in the past.

It's often been hot, and the openning hill as you leave the grounds of the zoo (at 3k) is (a) steep and (b) sheltered from any wind, so it can be warm!

Blackers

Oh, and a useful tip for my forumite friends:

See the map here: Map to Marwell


DON'T turn on to the B2177 at fishers pond, as, between the hours of 9 and 10 (and later) you will join the back of a 1 mile queue to get into the car park.

Instead, use the B3037 from fair oak, and come up the 2177 form the south east - there are very few cars using that direction.

Tracey G

Blackers - Do the kids want to do the fun run or is it a trip to the zoo that they want?

[Deleted User]

Just got my number - shall we start a list of numbers and anticipated completion times?

CDP - 888 60mins

Clive

Blackers

LOL TraceyG. Actually they are at that age (6 and 8) where they are still keen to do stuff, especially if they see parent enjoying himself, and they keep asking about fun runs - they've done Gosport, Stubbington, Eastleigh and others in recent months. They really love the medals - there's a competition going on to see who can get the most, I think!

Blackers

CDP - 888 60mins
Blackers - 596 37 mins (if I've recovered from London by then!!!)

Tracey G

Blackers - My daughter is 10 and my son is 6. My daughter wants to go on the zoo train.

Tracey G 508 - 60 mins (if I am lucky)

[Deleted User]

A little tidy up.............


CDP - 888 60mins
Blackers - 596 37 mins
Tracey G 508 - 60 mins

Come on guys - stake your claims

[Deleted User]

Don't laugh it's my first 10k. I'm just hoping to get round without stopping, I'm still worried about the hill

Diane - 459-70mins

Tracey G

Diana - It was my first 10k last year and it took me 66mins. Just don't go too fast in the zoo and you will get up the hill. Take a drink with, especially if it is hot, because you don't get one until 5k at the top of the hill. Hope I have not worried you.

[Deleted User]

Diane,

Nobody will laugh I assure you. I am not exactly what you would call fit and quick. I have never found anybody mock the times I have done over the past 2 or 3 years since starting running more 'seriously'.

Listing your name, number and time may help to buddy up or just say hello to other forumites at the event. Also have been known to wear a green ribbon to identify oneself as a RW forumite.

May see you there

Clive

CDP - 888 - 60mins
Blackers - 596 - 37 mins
Tracey G - 508 - 60 mins
Diane - 459 - 70mins

Tracey G

Blackers - 596 37 mins
CDP - 888 60mins
Diana - 459 - 70 mins
Tracey G 508 - 60 mins

Tracey G

Blackers - My daughter is 10 and my son is 6. My daughter wants to go on the zoo train.

Tracey G 508 - 60 mins (if I am lucky)

[Deleted User]

Thanks, I feel better now I will look out for you all.

Diane

[Deleted User]

Hi everyone, decided to enter this one mainly as an excuse to spend the rest of the day at the zoo, so if I don't see you at the start I'll see you on the zoo train!

Blackers - 596 - 37 mins
CDP - 888 - 60mins
Diana - 459 - 70 mins
Tracey G 508 - 60 mins
Smashie - 638 - 50 mins

[Deleted User]

im only doing it for the free zoo entry, i hope the weather is good so its worth it !!

Blackers - 596 - 37 mins
CDP - 888 - 60mins
Diana - 459 - 70 mins
Tracey G 508 - 60 mins
Smashie - 638 - 50 mins
BYT - 918 - 56 mins

[Deleted User]

Mini me is in the fun run too!

Blackers - 596 - 37 mins
CDP - 888 - 60mins
Diana - 459 - 70 mins
Tracey G 508 - 60 mins
Smashie - 638 - 50 mins
BYT - 918 - 56 mins
Limping Along - 201 - 48mins