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Has anybody raced this event? Just wanted to know how hilly it really is!
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Yep I've run this one a few times.... it's a fairly tough course, 10 miles (as the name suggests) on mostly traffic-free roads out into the countryside. To be honest you really don't notice the hills too much at all (it's more steadily undulating) - with two exceptions!! There's one hill I remember in the second half of the race, twisting through a woody area, and another climb shortly before the finish, followed by a sweeping downhill and then the mother of all hills (short but very steep) at the end. On reflection I've always enjoyed this one (I must do... I keep doing it) even though there's nothing that really stands out. Definitely worth a run. Weather always seem to be great for this one too
My advice - do it!! It's a good run. Honestly, apart from the hills it's not that hilly (that made sense in my mind at least)
I have never been in a race before (despite training a lot) and I fear that this run is not the place to start...
there's loads of reasons to do or not do a run (including this one) but please don't discount this one out of fear of some insanely tough course - I promise it's fine for anyone who's done a bit of training (like yourself
Not so worried about the distance either as I'd been envisaging that my first race would be a half and have been roughly following a marathon training schedule.
I think what worried me was that I somehow got hold of a list of times for last year's competitors and there were lots and lots of very nifty times (around 60 mins). I'd be gutted if I was the last home. Being somewhat competitive by nature my ego may never recover! Your last post re finishing times leaves me feeling a little more optimistic...
My wife is also running with me and is a bit hesitant. She's not that hot on hills and hasn't run that many races - she started racing this year with a 5 mile multi-terrain race (very hilly!). I'd go for it if I were you. Best way to get over the first race 'aaagh am I going to be last!!!?' feeling is to give it a shot. Next race is waaay less daunting. Everybody is very friendly.
Hope to see you there!
No I didn't make it to the race for a few reasons. Firstly, my knee hasn't been great these past two weeks and I have been on complete rest from running (grrr). Secondly, the silly runner's nerves (see post above). Thirdly, the friend who was going to accompany me for moral support couldn't make it leaving me feeling a little shy (silly I know).
Well done you for taking part. Did you enjoy it?
Yes it was great thanks. There were quite a few more experienced runners there than I'd anticipated (presumably more of the casual runners are put off by the word 'hilly' for this one...) but it was a really friendly crowd and a beautiful route through some stunning countryside. I'll definitely do it again next year. The hills weren't too bad.
Interestingly I very missed out too, as my friend pulled out the day before. But I read through your thread on Saturday morning with my pre-run porridge and decided to just go for it anyway. I know how you feel... but I'm becoming convinced it's normally harder to get to the start line than it is to complete the course - and it's always worth taking part.
Good luck for the next one and hope your knee clears up soon!
I agree with you about getting to the start line being the hardest part and when my knee is better I'm definitely going to get on with it. Promise.
By the way - what was your time?
It was really nice to get out and do a weekend run with about 140 other people this weekend than on my own!
My previous races have all been 'big' events (e.g. city halfs and 1 or 2 marathons). It's really nice to do these smaller runs - go for it!
G
Results are on the club website www.cityofbath.org - 139 finishers, which must be a recent record.
If either of you two are local, come and join us on a Tuesday night at the Uni - all abilities welcomed
I'm based in Bristol - what happens over at the uni on Tuesdays?
Tuesdays - several groups of runners of all abilities - details on website