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?

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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!

Good luck guys go out and enjoy it especially being your first race, the feeling you get when you come over the finish line is tremendous.

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Hi guys I have just joined this web site, are only 4 months an half that I am running and i can't live anymore without it....thanks God!

I have read only now about Manchester 10k Race and I am so sad because i live in Stockport and was a great opportunity to make my first competition, but I didn't knew about it.....anyway will be for the next time.

I hope to know some new friends on this forum, maybe someone in my same area so we can organize some good runs together!!!!

(Sorry for my bad English but I am Italian)

See ya!

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Buongiorno! Aerun, welcome to the forum, I live in Stockport too! If you are looking for a 10k don't forget your own local race run by Stockport Harriers it takes place in the local parks Woodbank/Vernon. I did this as my first race and its a good race although you have to go up a pretty steep hill three times!!

Here's the link: http://www.stockportharriers.com/fil...erton10k08.pdf

Ciao Obigone and thanks so much for the link, I didn't know about it and seems interesting, I'll check all info on the web site!

Where do you usually go to run?

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