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New Year's Eve & New Year Liverbird Marathon Double
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Sorry - I don't know the answer to any of those - I'm not involved in any way and it looks like I'm going to have to be elsewhere so won't be able to deliver some of the marshalling I'd hoped three months ago.
Only suggestion I can make is to contact Kaja directly - I believe all details are in the event information pack (but its been a while since I read that so I could easily be wrong) or it may be possible to PM her through one of her earlier posts on here. Hope it all goes well for you and everybody else involved.
Alternative route for up to date information could be this thread on Fetch
www.lirerbird-marathon-double.moonfruit.com Here you have a great way to celebrate New Year: New Year's Eve & New Year - Liverbird Marathon Double - a fundarising event with 2 marathons on two consequtive days - and party in between! - Who said you have to run in straight line?
Liverbird Marathon Double is a series of fundraising running events that strive to fundraise for our befriended charities. Held in Liverpool event consists of 2 marathons on 2 consecutive days, giving you a chance to complete two marathons or a choice of preferred date possibility. Flat and easy route gives as much a perfect PB opportunity for a serious runner, as a chance to complete your very first marathon while enjoying scenic route on the beautiful Riverside Promenade. Whichever kind of a runner you are Liverbird Marathon Double may well be a great new event in your running calendar. As much as a running event, Liverbird Marathon Double is a perfect opportunity to raise fund for our befriended charities. These are: Project 65 Veterans Charity, Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation, and Brathay Hall Trust. All profits from entry fees and extras in full are divided into the charities. First proposed date is New Year’s Eve and New Year (31.12.2010 & 1.o1.2011). What better way can you, runner, find to celebrate New Year? - Who said you have to run in straight line?
sorry but if you wanted to organise a marathon that was just for some friends and to spread the info by word of mouth then why put it as an event on a runners forum.surely just a thread would be approprioate.........
the above info does not imply that it is adhoc without offical permission from the council and no insurance or medical support........
It sounds official and states suitable for novices.....................
as I have stated before no problem in people organising these meeting for friends to share experiences.................but it should be made clear that it is just a get together to do a run ...........
on the above information it would be easy for people to believe they were getting an offical organised race
With a glass of champagne and some fireworks at midnight?
Has anybody SEEN the weather round here right now? Is this still even on because it shows no signs of letting up as far as I can see.
And no, I will NOT be taking part. I think its madness.
seren nos - I guess we have to agree to disagree. I still don't understand what you mean by 'official' in the context you are using the word and I maintain, having read it all again, that there is nothing in the race information claiming that the event DOES have any sort of sanction from the council or anybody else. Indeed, it goes out of its way to point out that all 'infrastructure' associated with the event is miles away from the start and to emphasise the need for entrants to supply their own water/drinks etc. The absence of specific information in the pack regarding insurance and/or medical cover would lead any experienced runner (whether they have previously run a marathon or not) to ask the question. Somebody attempting a first marathon is not necessarily the same as a running novice.
LB - one person's madness is another's enjoyment. We've all accepted that it's not for everybody but I don't see any reason for anybody to fall out over that.
I think I'll back out of the thread now since perpetuating this circular debate where we are not going to reach a consensus is, in my opinion, a waste of everybody's time.
I would have been there were it possible but can't make it. I hope the event goes well.
Looking forward to this - doing the New Years Eve one with a mate and it is his first marathon! We're going to plod around at a relatively slow pace, as training has been shot to pieces with the snow. I will concentrate my efforts on getting him over the finish line for it, nothing else like a PB! Not sure why there are so many angry people on here about this race - if you don't like it don't do it and have a look at the other events. If you want to do it then brill, have a good time!
a couple of rainy days with temps up to 7 degrees forecast so there is a chance it could clear in time.
12.5 icy/snowy miles in Liverpool for me today,had a face like a farmers arse when i got in,im not doing this event but would just like to wish the organisers and runners good luck
Any course reports from natives would be much appreciated.
Hiya Paul, i think the weather will be as extreme as Stockholm, only at the other end of the spectrum
I think the course is a multi lap affair around the docklands so should be as flat as an ice rink
better get your skates on
Looking at the weather, I think the route will be clear of ice and snow
I am seriously disappointed - coming from South Africa where it is currently 33 degrees and I am used to hot races I was looking forward to a cold, snowy run.
I did a training run in -6 degress earlier this week but now the weather is above freezing even at night.
just done a 10 miler in Liverpool tonight
you`ll all be happy to hear that the pavements are clear
ME, noooooooooo,not me,i think youre a gang of nutters
ive entered Edinburgh marathon and will probably do Liverpool Marathon in October.