City of Manchester 10km

Prec · #1 21st Apr 08, 06:59 PM

I have only been running for a few months and am looking to take part in a race, has any one else ran in this event and is it suitable for a reasonably new runner?

Obigone · #2 21st Apr 08, 10:27 PM

I've done this for the last 2 years, and whilst not the most scenic race,

it does start and finish on the commonwealth games running track, which is pretty cool. As to wether its good for a new runner? Id say yes you won't be last and except for a couple of inclines its pretty flat.

team-lewis.co.uk · #3 22nd Apr 08, 10:06 AM

it's one of the fastest courses in the country, A few of the Swansae Harriers will be running it, Marc Hobbs went 30:01 last year to give you an idea. Fast times can be got.

Prec · #4 22nd Apr 08, 06:01 PM

OK thanks for the replies, i have just booked myself in:eek:
Think the course record could be in danger

dimple · #5 22nd Apr 08, 10:00 PM

Is this the same race as the Bupa Manchester Run on May 18th

Obigone · #6 22nd Apr 08, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimple

Is this the same race as the Bupa Manchester Run on May 18th

No its a different race thats run around the City of Manchester stadium here's all the info: http://www.activeeurope.com/Events/i...etails&E=50903

dimple · #7 22nd Apr 08, 11:00 PM

Thanks for that, I've not a clue about races as I've never done one, only fun runs so far

I will enter this, just hope I don't show myself up. I am running 6 miles 3 times a week, but it's more like jogging and takes me about 50 minutes:eek:

Obigone · #8 23rd Apr 08, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimple

Thanks for that, I've not a clue about races as I've never done one, only fun runs so far

I will enter this, just hope I don't show myself up. I am running 6 miles 3 times a week, but it's more like jogging and takes me about 50 minutes:eek:

Beleive me if you are doing 6m in 50mins you wont be last!

dimple · #9 23rd Apr 08, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obigone

Beleive me if you are doing 6m in 50mins you wont be last!

I probably will be at the back, I just want to have a go

Some days it's 55 mins, I know when in a race you tend to faster, I can just imagine me now huffing and puffing

Obigone · #10 23rd Apr 08, 08:41 AM

My first race was a 10k too, the Stockport 10k, and my only concern was not to come in last!

As it happens the lady who did finish last got the biggest cheer of the day!