What have you got planned??? - Clubhouse

Xerxes

07/10/2002 at 12:14

So what have you all got planned for 13th October and Paula's Chicago run? I shall be in a comfy seat, with a beer, trying to hear the TV over my two kids.

Gavo

07/10/2002 at 12:19

Got a 10k in the morning in Dulwich so won't feel too bad about watching a marathon in the afternoon. The comfy seat & beer approach sounds good but there'll be no kids in my house.

Don Minquez

07/10/2002 at 12:27

Seat and beer aswell!

Neal.

07/10/2002 at 12:29

Henley Half Marathon? Depends if I don't get drunk on the night before.

Nessie

07/10/2002 at 12:35

Comfy seat, door locked, telephone off the hook.

PB - can't you tie the kids up and gag them?

Xerxes

07/10/2002 at 12:43

I suppose so, Nessie, but that would be a little harsh on the poor things! Kids will take precedence if necessary, but hopefully I can coax wife into entertaining them for the 2:17 minutes that Paula will be running!

:-)

Kezza in Singapore

07/10/2002 at 12:44

Going to see A-Ha at Wembley the night before so I'll probably be hungover and starstruck on the sofa having redeveloped my teenage crush..... but will definitely be watching the race - with beer also. No kids yet, ha ha!

Caz

07/10/2002 at 12:46

I've got the Kingston Running Festival. But what time is it on?

Hobble Goblin

07/10/2002 at 12:55

The same as you Pernickity, two "little uns" to contend with aswell. Beer and sofa sound great. I can rest the weary legs from the mornings 15K race.

daft_donkey

07/10/2002 at 12:59

Manchester Marathon - my own virtual race against Paula

fraggle

pirate

07/10/2002 at 13:08

I too will be trying to watch the TV and keep littl'uns entertained at the same time , amid cries of 'that's boring I want to watch robot wars/cbeebies, etc'.....may seend Mr fraggle out with them to the park or something

Caz

07/10/2002 at 13:12

What time is it on folks?

Linca

07/10/2002 at 13:19

Coverage starts at 1:30pm.

Anyone see the Superman advert for Paula running Chicago that they showed during the Great North Run coverage?

Caz

07/10/2002 at 13:21

Cheers Linca. Excellent, I will be home by then. Beers, wine, whatever, maybe some champers (well sparkling wine), cheering Paula on.

Gareth L

07/10/2002 at 13:34

PB, thanks for the reminder. I shall definately be having a few cold ones that afternoon (double the normal amount as it's also birthday - well the next day, but i like to start early like Caz !)

By the way PB - good run on sunday (Lewes 10) that's an excellent time for 10m over what sounds like an extremely hard course.

Caz - you could have all 3 - beer, wine and champagne...... and then sleep for the rest of Sunday.. and Monday.

Xerxes

07/10/2002 at 13:44

Thanks GL. I aim to do better in future. Now thinking about Barns Green 1/2 M!

Problem with watching Paula run is that I feel I *have* to go running afterwards!!! If I have had several beers, that's not too clever.

Buney

07/10/2002 at 13:48

PB

dont you run Sunday morning then you can chill with Paula

Ill be volunteering at Manchester Marathon so Ill probably miss Paula - damn

Caz

07/10/2002 at 13:50

Gareth, you make it sound like I drink a lot, hick!! (Actually we all got pretty plastered on the boat trip on Friday night and a good time was had by all, and no casualties overboard either.) Happy Birthday for next Monday. (How old?)

PB, I watched the elite athlete's finish the GNR yesterday and then went out for a run, then watched the rest come in when I got back. I felt good watching it after I'd already been out.

Xerxes

07/10/2002 at 13:50

Yes - a possible idea bune, but it is after watching her I want to run, even if I'm knackered...

running bare

07/10/2002 at 13:53

Not having a TV at home I think I'll have to install myself infront of one in the gym for the afternoon!