RunnersForum Social - Glooston June 2008 - Page 13

Trinity · #**181** 12th May 08, 10:39 AM

oops... missed you Singularity, we posted the same time

These are the latest details of who/where/when

There's a link here: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events...=&v=2&EN=43205

Saturday 21st June
The Old Barn, Glooston 10K

Who's coming so far...
Trinity bristol yes
Granty bristol (birthday boy!)
admin newcastle
katten poland
steve lowestoft
richard simkiss
Pedestrian... Newcastle (now equal fave?)
Nat
Singularity

Post when you've entered the race and we can start making firm arrangements with regard to the eating/drinking part of the social

Singularity · #**182** 12th May 08, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nat

Another good idea for this thread would be to update the first post with the time/date/place information so people can just go there instead of having to get through pages of discussion.

Might even be worth having this thread in the General section. I know I'm new to this site, but this is the first time I've been in the RF News section.

Singularity · #**183** 12th May 08, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Trinity

oops... missed you Singularity, we posted the same time

Lol, its easily done, I'm only little.

Wow, ever since I sent my post in saying that I'm coming, I've got butterflies in my stomach worying about entering a race for the first time.

Trinity · #**184** 12th May 08, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Singularity

Might even be worth having this thread in the General section. I know I'm new to this site, but this is the first time I've been in the RF News section.

Good point... although I never go in via topics, I click on the link under my pic where it says how many new posts since my last log in...

I don't mind moving the thread if people agree though, just say

Trinity · #**185** 12th May 08, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Singularity

Lol, its easily done, I'm only little.

Wow, ever since I sent my post in saying that I'm coming, I've got butterflies in my stomach worying about entering a race for the first time.

Don't worry... it'll be fun!

These are the latest details of who/where/when

There's a link here: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events...=&v=2&EN=43205

Saturday 21st June
The Old Barn, Glooston 10K

Who's coming so far...
Trinity bristol yes
Granty bristol (birthday boy!)
admin newcastle
katten poland
steve lowestoft
richard simkiss
Pedestrian... Newcastle (now equal fave?)
Nat
Singularity

Post when you've entered the race and we can start making firm arrangements with regard to the eating/drinking part of the social

Nat · #**186** 12th May 08, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Singularity

Wow, ever since I sent my post in saying that I'm coming, I've got butterflies in my stomach worying about entering a race for the first time.

Don't worry, it'll be my first proper race too! Newbies ho!

Singularity · #**187** 12th May 08, 12:21 PM

We could have a "Who ever finishes first gets the round in"?

Trinity · #**188** 12th May 08, 08:42 PM

Ok...tomorrow I'm going to enter the race and book into a Travelodge so I hope you don't all back out and leave me feeking like Trinny no mates

I'm either going to stay here... https://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_...p?hotel_id=138

or here... https://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_...icesterCentral

both are just £29 a night if you book asap

The race looks great... it's Saturday evening and finishes at a pub! Perfect

Katten · #**189** 13th May 08, 06:56 AM

Anyone know where East Midlands airport is? And how easy it would be to get from there to Glooston?

**bairy** · #**190** 13th May 08, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Katten

Anyone know where East Midlands airport is? And how easy it would be to get from there to Glooston?

East Midlands Airport is here

Glooston is about 30 miles away by car. There is some train access near-ish. Looks like the stations are a couple of miles away both ends so that's not really practical.

Looking at your location I'd say either you'd need to bring some cash for a taxi, or see if anyone is passing near the airport and might be willing to give you a ride.

Katten · #**191** 13th May 08, 03:55 PM

Thanks

No sensible options for flying from Gdansk to there anyway, so looking at Gdansk -> Stansted or Bristol, then train / bus

If I can find a way to get there, the Katt will be there

Owain · #**192** 13th May 08, 04:14 PM

I could have been tempted by this if I wasnt running the Dundee Half Marathon on the 22nd

Hope you all have a great time, will you be wearing RF team tshirts for the run?

O.

**bairy** · #**193** 13th May 08, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Katten

No sensible options for flying from Gdansk to there anyway, so looking at Gdansk -> Stansted or Bristol, then train / bus

Glooston isn't really near anything. You could get a coach or train up to Leicester, but you're probably looking at a 13 mile taxi ride after that.

Just did a quick search. A coach ride would take about 5hrs 30 from bristol. A train ride would take about 3 hours but needs a change and half hour wait in Birmingham.
If you could get a flight into birmingham international airport then the train journey would be an hour.

I wouldn't choose a london airport unless you have to, or enjoy crowds.

Katten · #**194** 13th May 08, 04:56 PM

Bummer

Looks like I'll just have to run twice as fast at the "unofficial" RF get-together at Amsterdam marathon to make up for it

So estimated finish time of 1hr 45mins ish. I'll be the guy with the gold medal and the speeding ticket

Trinity · #**195** 13th May 08, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Katten

Bummer

Looks like I'll just have to run twice as fast at the "unofficial" RF get-together at Amsterdam marathon to make up for it

So estimated finish time of 1hr 45mins ish. I'll be the guy with the gold medal and the speeding ticket

Katten... if you get to Bristol at a reasonable time on Saturday I will give you a lift, we could share the fuel cost if you want