hi all,

just to let y'all know i'm runnign the grand union canal race again this year.. THIS WEEKEND!
it's 145miles down the canal (towpath) from birmingham to london.

it's not the greatest spectator sport in the world i confess as runners get spread out very quickly but if anyone lives near the canal i'm sure all of us would appreciate any support you can give.

full route details at www.gucr.co.uk

let me know if you want my approximate timings for anywhere inparticular.

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I'd love to but its miles away. How long will that take and are you allowed to sleep?

Good Luck Ed, look forward to hearing about it.

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In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.

Bird in Boots

thanks both.

it's a continuous event so the rule is no more than 40mins off course at a time.
the cut off time is 19hrs at 70miles and 45hrs overall.

last year was 44hrs28mins (inc. a full 40mins stop with 30mins sleep on sunday morning)
hoping for sub 40 this time although the plan says 36.

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Rather you than me Ed.
Be careful and hope weather good to you!!

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I need a break!

ach go on... you know you want to

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Good luck Ed. I hope all goes well.

just checking in after a good sleep and a nice bath...

15th position in 37hrs 14

(and a PB by over 7hrs)

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Hey, that's some PB! You'll be proud of that. Very well done indeed. Where can we see the results?
Cheers!

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Give me the hills!

provisional finishers list is here:
http://www.gucr.co.uk/template.asp?doc=103

and long lists of retirements here:
http://www.gucr.co.uk/template.asp?doc=102

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