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Has anybody done this race? I'm looking for a quick half on this date and it's either this one or Lake Vyrnwy (which is very fast) but this one's a little closer.
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Yes, I've done this one for each of the last 3 years. 2 lap course, undulates, but not that hilly for Devon. Certainly a faster course than GWR, Plymouth or Torbay - but not as flat as Bideford.
Much smaller field than any of the above, so not much of a problem settling into your pace early on.
Dartmoor Vale (June) is also meant to be a fairly fast course.
Thanks
Gary
The added bonus is that you can pick up an entry form for the Grizzly on the first day that they're released - they're as sought after as PSP games consoles ;>)
I've entered too, but I'm not sure how well I'll have recovered from doing the 35 mile Two Bridges about 10 days ago. At least the distance won't hold any fears for me!
I've been on my hols & not run much before for a week or so either. Did 14 miles on Saturday, very hard work!
Steve - I'm not expecting much of a time either, will be very happy to get something like the 94 minutes I got last year.
Good to know that you were only resting & recharging the batteries! See you on Sunday.
I notice RW list a 6 mile fun run but can find nothing on the Axe Valley web site, does anyone know if this run exist and can I enter on the day, I've e mailed the contact name but It's come back as recipient unknown.
If you go to the Axe Valley Runners web site they have a contact address to email - I got a same day response last time I used it.
The 6 mile run is just 1 lap of the course with the end loop missing. There is also a 1 mile fun run for kids, etc.
Dunnarunner
Got your number yet?
Still waiting for mine.
Sorry about the old email address at RW (it was correct when the details were submitted) and there won't be a response from the info one on the website cos the recipient's not currently around but I'll redirect it elsewhere for now.
We had our bi-monthly club time trails last night and it was noticeable that whilst my stamina is understandably very good at the moment, my legs have lost all their speed. At the start of both the 1 mile & the 2 mile runs, the rest of the field just ran away from me, but I was staying on strongly at the end of both efforts and my finishing times weren't very much different from other months this summer. At least I shouldn't be in danger of going off too fast on Sunday!
Several other south devon halves have fallen by the way side,most recent was exmouth.I've run this race a few times,
last was in 98 and its always been hot.Few familar faces on i see.Good luck to all.
Looks like it could be quite warm & sticky.
Thanks for the good wishes hilly & Kessman.
Forumites meeting outside the Hook & Parrot?
Hope you all had good runs at cool and breezy seaton.Changed course from my previous visit.I thought it was ok,good for spectators for 2m,a bit tricky at 7 & 11 miles, sharp turn on slippy slope.
My only moan was that miles should have been by the measured paint markers not down the road on nearest pole.I know it can be difficult,but containers with sand in does the job.
Finally i did 1:28, which what i was expecting and my son did 1:21.
LMRB - New course better than the old one I think, mile markers certainly more consistent. Only downside for me was the slippy turn - atleast we were warned as we approached it.
Disappointing time for me - 1:35 - a minute & a half slower than last year. Just shows that training (in my case lack of it) makes a difference...
Good running Rob & Kessman (& your son)!
I'll be there, predict about 3:05,did FLM in 3:03 and in similar shape.PB of 2:48 and that was when i was doing 80/82 mins for halves.Hopefully you'll have a good. one.
Well done to every yesterday.Catch you another time 90mins.