[Greg]

I ran this for the first time last Saturday. Does anybody else on here run it?

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by Greg

I ran this for the first time last Saturday. Does anybody else on here run it?

Hi Greg - I run it often - but I guess you already knew that....!

[Greg]

Hiya. See you on Saturday?

[Hollywood]

Yes - we'll be there - not sure if I'll be trying to run fast (for me) or not though - leg still a tad dodgy...

[Hollywood]

I guess you already know this (but just for the sake of any lurkers)

If you're coming in any of the next four weeks, allow plenty of time to park outside the park and jog into the race start - as the main park road (Chestnut Avenue) is closed for repairs.

[Hollywood]

I cannot recommend this race highly enough!

If you are in or near SW London and you fancy a regular test of your speed or you fancy a regular tempo run then this time trial is just ace.

It's flat, low hassle, free and friendly. The online record of race results and times is also great. There are always 5 or more online folk there - from either here, Runnersworld or Fetch or from all of them - watch out for the Fetch t-shirts - they're an easy hint to spot! I'll be there marshalling tomorrow and again on the 25th March and 1st April... and when I'm not there marshalling I'll be there running.

Check out www.bptt.net for more info.

[Greg]

I know you're racing Sunday (is it MK?) but why aren't you racing BPTT 25/3 and 1 Apr? Good luck on Sunday btw.

[Hollywood]

Yup - this Sunday is MK

Then on the 25th I may be swimming the 5km swimathon and then I think I'm joining you in Cranleigh on the 26th (but maybe I'll stick at 15 miles)

Then on the 1st April most of the usual marshals are off running around Milan - so they need volunteers who know how the registration system works...

[Hollywood]

Just to boing this event up again...

It is well organised and superbly friendly for runners of all abilities - there are about 150 runners every week varying in pace from 15 to 40 minutes.

It is a flat and fast course.

It is free.

And this Saturday there seem to be quite a lot of virtual folk running it (from RW, Fetch and from here)

So if you are anywhere near Teddington/Kingston/Hampton this weekend... then this Saturday 9am is an excellent time to come along!

[pretty slow]

Is it OK even if you are very slow do you think?

[Hollywood]

Ooops - saw this too late. I hope you came along any way!

This is excellent for the "pretty slow" and "very slow" - check out the new runner instructions and just turn up and run. Also look at some of the reviews on runnersworld.co.uk - there are plenty of Race4Life type run/walkers and they've all reported that it is friendly and excellent!

When you come, look out for online peeps - especially Fetch Everyone vests - they are all very friendly!

But actually next week will be my first BPTT missed since NYD (although for some of the races this year I have been time-keeping and marshalling rather than running).

Post here or drop me a mail if you need any more info!

[pretty slow]

Thanks Hollywood. I came along with my other half and watched today. I had raced all week and so was tired. I am going away for a couple of weeks and will have a go at the BPTT when I get back. It looked so well organised. I also did see a couple of ladies with Fetch vests. thanks again. Hope to see you soon!

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by pretty slow

Thanks Hollywood. I came along with my other half and watched today. I had raced all week and so was tired. I am going away for a couple of weeks and will have a go at the BPTT when I get back. It looked so well organised. I also did see a couple of ladies with Fetch vests. thanks again. Hope to see you soon!

OK - I'll be back there on 2nd July and then we are there pretty much every weekend :-)

Hope to see you soon :-)

[Gildster]

I may have to check this out.. I'm up in Chiswick so not too far to go..

[rudibond]

Yeah the BPTT has been a great success since its inception. The Time Trial format comes from South Africa where virtually all the clubs hold a weekly Time Trial on the same course at the same time. It's really handy for benchmarking your fitness with little disruption on your training as it's so short. Paul Sinton-Hewitt started it a year and a bit ago (ex South African) and it's ably led by him and supported by a band of dedicated guys who help out with timing and online results etc. There should be more of 'em around :-)