Worcester Pitchcroft 10K

[Deleted User] · June 2007

Does anyone know if the event will be affected by the floods?

Nick L · June 2007

I wouldnt have thought so - if it were this weekend it would be cancelled - but hihgly unlikely that waters will remain for 3 weeks, or will happen again so soon.

Probably!

[Deleted User] · June 2007

was thinking it may still be quite boggy? Fingers crossed no more rain between now and then!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Most of the paths are fairly stoney, especially by the river so I would think it will be OK. The paths on the opposite side may be a bit soft, but I would say that will be due to the rain over the next few weeks, which seems to show no sign of letting up. Don't worry though, I'm sure it will be 29 degrees and blazing sunshine on the day....

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Dave - don't joke! I did a run over in Newark at the weekend - been raining all week and then was blazing hot on Sunday morning during the run only to rain in the afternoon - brightened up just for us!!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Trouble is, this year we've had no hot weather to train in, so get a hot race and a lot of people are caught out.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Yep - that's what caused me trouble on Sunday - over did it in the first 5k and struggled in the second, will be a bit more ready for it this time

[Deleted User] · July 2007

what time are you hoping for?

[Deleted User] · July 2007

My first ever 10km (in May) I did just under an hour and not managed to beat that since - but it's either been hugely hilly, pouring with rain or very hot, so hoping for reasonable weather and just under an hour again!

How about you?

[Deleted User] · July 2007

If it's cool I think I could manage 42 minutes, if it's very hot, probably around 45 minutes. If it's flooded, I can do a mile of breast stroke in around 40 minutes, so that would be just over 4 hours....

[Deleted User] · July 2007

there's my problem I'm even slower at swimming than I am at running!! On Sunday I was on course for a 50min finish if I could have kept my pace up, but it was just too hot. Fingers crossed for rain and I'll bring my arm bands just in case!!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

My first ever 10km (in May) I did just under an hour and not managed to beat that since - but it's either been hugely hilly, pouring with rain or very hot, so hoping for reasonable weather and just under an hour again!

How about you?

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I'm sure you'll get a good time at Pitchcroft, rain or shine, just don't try to keep up with the 30 minute racing snakes at the start! I'll see you on the day all being well for moral support..I'll be in the Ludlow Runners vest....

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Thanks! Will watch out for the snakes! And I'll look out for you - I will probably be in my bright yellow leukaemia research vest - cheers me up to run in it - it's so bright!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows if this race is still going ahead? I know we have had a lot of rain this week and I want to know if I need to take my goggles!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

According to the Worcester Racecourse website they've cancelled their racing for this week, but can't find any news anywhere about our run - hope it's stil on, been looking forward to it

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I've emailed the organiser of this race over the last couple of days and he has mentioned nothing about the event being cancelled so I would take it that it's well and truly a 'goer'!
If anyone is unsure of the route around the race course, this is the information I was sent regarding the run:-

"The course follows the perimeter path of the pitchcroft and at the main gate by the grandstand it follows the pavement around to the car park and rejoins the race course over by the Swan Theatre. Each lap is just under 2 miles to the start is a little way back from the finish to give us the 10K. I would say that a quarter to a third of each lap is on pavement or concrete path and the rest on the path around the perimeter"

Hope this helps? See you all there?!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

back2ASICS - thanks very much, all I have to do now is find out where my number is!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Sitting in Worcester watching an old bloke building a boat with loads of animals around him. I'd keep an eye on it!!!

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Can anyone tell me what time I'd need to arrive to register on the day, please? I've not run in an organised event for decades and don't know what the usual arrangements are.

Thanks in advance.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I'd say at least 30 mins before the start, so 10.30, but there's an email address for the organiser on the main page - he replied to me quite quickly yesterday

and aaaaargh - any word on the boat building??

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I wanted to run at dinnertime but the old man says that there are two giraffes on the bottom of Lowesmoor waiting to get on and they're blocking the road. seriously it might flood as the race course is right next to the river even if it doesn't it will be wet and muddy so don't expect fast times.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

aaaargh - good luck with the giraffes - see you Sunday with my flippers and goggles

Robert Barclay 2 · July 2007

4 miles from Worcester. At home, not stuck in drowned car like many. All arks now sold out. As for Sunday, I'd wait to see what the floods are like on the day. It'll be a simple choice between running shoes or prayer and sandals. We certainly won't be able to and watch the cricket instead as New Road is already under water.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Does anybody know if the 10km is going ahead or not? Nothing on website to say either way. No answer from rase organiser.

Robert Barclay 2 · July 2007

It seems as though the Worcester AC website is updated regularly every two years or so (still no sign of last years results!). I suspect Pitchcroft will be well under water tomorrow as the river is still rising.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I guess that means it is not going ahead. I havetried numerous numbers to try and get an answer. Not very good really

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Have just spoken to race organiser. IT IS DEFINELTY OFF UNFORTUNATELY. The race course in underwater. He said he will have to go there tomorrow in his boat!!(bike)in case anybody does arrive. Re-scheduled for 15th Sept. if able to do it. Otherwise he said you can get re-fund (cheques have not been cashed anyway.) Hope this helps

rich T · July 2007

Do you know if the race organisers are going to announce this officially anywhere ?

[Deleted User] · July 2007

When I spoke to the race organiser he said they were going to put it on the website, but probably not before tomorrow - another person maintains the website. I guess it is not always easily done. WhenI spoke to him he also said they did not ask for contact no.s on the application forms so cannot actively contact everybody. It is re-scheduled for the 16th (not 15th as on previous post)

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I've just been to check the course for myself and this one is definitely off! A few photos are here if anybody wants to see for themselves: http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb7/grm1978/Wet Worcester/

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