Gloucester Half-Marathon

Little Deb · May 2007

Righty-oh, looks like I'm starting this thread.

Never done this one before, who's in and what's it like?

[Deleted User] · May 2007

I did it last year. It is quite undulating, so not a PB course. It also happened to be very humid last year also. Quite a small field, overall a nice event

Little Deb · May 2007

I thought the Gloucester 20 was undulating, but nicely so, not really a killer, so I'm hoping they use a similar sort of route.

[Deleted User] · June 2007

Hello. I'm very local to this route & run it regularly although this will be my 1st time of actually running in this race! There are a few hills but nothing too taxing, the scenery is lovely & most of the route is run on country lanes. As a local I'm really looking forward to it.

Straycelt · June 2007

Done a couple of times....last year quite humid, year before torrential and could have drowned in some of the undulates if you fell over. Well organised small event, which deserves more support as is much better than some bigger races. Quite testing so definitely not PB material, but a good work out suitable for all abilities as all will be welcome and catered for. There is changing/showers and hot/cold/alcoholic drinks/food available in club house as well as some kit on sale. Car parkin ok too. Am just down the road in Wales so will be up there if diary permits. Only disappointment has been goodybag/contents/preparation, but hey, can't have everything

[Deleted User] · July 2007

just ran the half marathon at bourton, and love the gloucershire countryside, so will put my entry form in the post tomorrow.

Blisters · July 2007

It is in Newent, not Gloucester.

And that makes it foreign.............

at least to the locals around here

[Deleted User] · July 2007

didnt mean to offend, just that it says gloucestershire above, so i assumed it was correct

[Deleted User] · July 2007

If I am staying in Gloucester how would I get to Newent on race day? I won't have access to a car. Any ideas from the locals?

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Hi Amber
A regular no 32 bus runs from Gloucester Town Bus Station to the center of Newent (a 5 minute walk to the start)during the week but I'm not sure about the service on a sunday. You would need to check.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Thank you for the help and have a great run on the 29th. It will be an adventure for me.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Hi everyone,

Me and a mate are hoping to come down on the day and enter this one. For anyone who has done this before how does it compare to your PB time ?

musketeer · July 2007

SJ as a comparison my first Glos. half was in 2004 and my time was 1.59.45. Later that year I set my PB at Cheddar in 1.53.25

Straycelt · July 2007

Bit slower, around 5-10%

[Deleted User] · July 2007

I light of the floods do you think the race will still be run?

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Cheers for the answers.

Straycelt · July 2007

It was run in torrential rain 2 or 3 years ago so think it will go ahead.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

fingers crossed it will still be on and not flooded out. ive never been to this race so i'm not familar with the area

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Spoke to a contact no on website and a decision hasnt been made yet..to call back later in week.

musketeer · July 2007

Sent off my form on Thursday, got number back on Monday.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Not sure on the race going ahead, will ask the secretary tonight & a few of the officials. The Area around Newent & all roads leading to it are closed & with more rain due this evening etc will be likely to be closed for a lot longer. I will try & post again after training tonight.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Hi

Just got an e-mail back from the organiers - IT IS CANCELLED THIS W/E.

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Yep, Cancelled due to probably not being able to get there from all routes & lack of water, to be rescheduled sometime in September

Little Deb · July 2007

Thanks for letting us know Matt :-)

Blisters · July 2007

Just heard that it's off.

HOWEVER

On Thursday evening 26th July, at 7:30 there is a 7 mile race ON, at the PILOT INN, Quedgeley south of Gloucester. Cheap entry pay on the day.

They even have water in the taps at present. (For once, peeing in the bushes will be permitted)

[Deleted User] · July 2007

Thanks Blisters might just motivate myself to do the 7 mile, floods & roads permitting!

micknphil-marathonlads.com · July 2007

Yes ok

Got it

Take care all

Little Deb · July 2007

Hey Mick n Phil! Long time no post, hope you are both well.

xxx

micknphil-marathonlads.com · July 2007

Hi yu LL

How's things ahh

we are fine thank you

Just cruising well, you know me

just tooo sexy for my shirt !!!!!!

LOL LMAO

Little Deb · July 2007

He he, doin just fine, preparing for Leics mara. Love the new name!

:-)

x

micknphil-marathonlads.com · July 2007

Ahh yes

i forgot that one

Were short of maras this year

i did the HM last year.. might just sneak the full in

what the hell.. lets just DO IT !!

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