Snowdonia Marathon 2011

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28/10/2011 at 16:03
Just met TR39 & Mrs TR39 in Pete's Eats for a coffee. Top people.
The clouds are rolling in. Been a beautiful day, really lifted the spirits.
See you at the start line peeps. Then it's just a case of a little jog to the Padarn for a beer......
28/10/2011 at 16:23

I wonder how you recognised Tattoed Runner Chimney?!

Thankfully my wife is picking up the numbers on the way home later - she will fit the timing chip for me - I can never do it and it is a bit embarrasing asking someone to attach the chip for me when I have to pick it up on the day of the race!! Apparently they didn't want to use the chips built into the numbers on account of the number of runners who wear other tops over their racing vest given the weather in recent years!!

I have had the last of my pasta "creaton" - sick of the stuff now - no more pasta for at least a month after tomorrow - Indian takeaway and a couple of cans of cold beer tomorrow night me thinks!?

28/10/2011 at 16:30

Excellent news everyone according to Derek Brockway on Wales Today a depression is arriving for Western Parts of Wales by early tomorrow morning with strengthening winds and all that lovely rain associated with it.

Now it is not expected to be as miserable as three years ago when it rained bullets all day but runners beware it will not be especially warm at only around 13-14C and with the wind and rain  it going to feel colder.

In 2008 the mountains of the llanberis Pass could not cope with the ferocity of the rain it was that bad but atleast it was warm at 17C which was mild for the end of October.

Vest and Shorts weather i fear not,  windproofs and tried and trusted clothing that you  know will not let you down in poor weather.

Just goes to show one day it can be gorgeous in Llanberis as it is today but this is ERYRI and those mountains attract the weather like a magnet.

I bet it will remain fine here on the coast tomorrow but even i noticed a difference in temperature from Llandudno to Llanberis.

The sun was shining beautifully in both places this afternoon but it felt noticeably cooler in llanberis and with poor weather almost guaranteed its going to feel cooler still.

What will Bwlch Y Groes throw at us tomorrow.

Anyway my 17th Snowdonia marathon will be run in traditional weather FINGERS CROSSED 

Edited: 28/10/2011 at 16:33
28/10/2011 at 16:33
Good luck everyone!!! Xxx
28/10/2011 at 19:19
#533 for me this year. Picked it up an hour ago after a decent trip down ( gorgeous weather, hard to believe it'll be totally different tomorrow!). Have to say missing the course map off the back of the t-shirt and hoodie this year! Always found it was a bit of a talking point. Plus they've omitted the year now from the hoodie so it's just a generic design. Seems better quality but prefer the old design! Lady selling them said people seem to be 50/50 whether they like it or not. Still can't shake my runny nose but (fingers crossed) its not getting any worse. See you in the morning. If anyone spots me at the start, come and say hi!

Si
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28/10/2011 at 19:29

Likewise.

I will be standing on the start line as always special vest with no number on it.

If you spot me please say hello because chatting on forums like this to people you have no idea what they look like is funny,

Have an enjoyable race

Peter

28/10/2011 at 19:56
After the last 2 days up here I'm gutted the weather is suppose to be so bad tomorra but hey Ho skin is waterproof I suppose! The few extra pounds I have gained the last few weeks will help me keep warm! Gonna be a long tough day out there I think, as long as we come away with the slate sure we will be happy! All the best everyone, hope you achieve your targets

No - 1083 Bideford AAC vest or tshirt say hi if you see me!!
28/10/2011 at 20:19
Can anyone confirm which roads are open and closed? Trying to sort out spectating options
29/10/2011 at 14:30

Good to catch up with some forumites yesterday- and hopefully more today!

Weather awful, but not a bad day- apart from falling twice on the mud and hurting my arm!! Got another GFA and finished in 3:13.29

Weather was VILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Off for food now!

29/10/2011 at 14:38
Think Rou must have finished in the prizes- she passed me early on and didn't see her again!
29/10/2011 at 14:40
Excellent news - well done, JD (and Rou!)

29/10/2011 at 15:32
Sat in Petes eats.

safe 3.06.xx

lots of good but really wasn't ready for the gravel section.

hope everyone got back safely.

lovely race but that's it for me.

29/10/2011 at 15:58
Well done Gobi- cracking time in the conditions. Hope to catch up with you this evening
29/10/2011 at 16:11
finished safely (just about) in 3:14 went off easy for the fourteen miles or so and then cranked it up passed loads from beddgelert and even a few heading up waunfawr, done the usual and ended up on my backside coming down the hill. treacherous conditions for a normal running shoe but nothing hurt. took a bit of my confidence and maybe cost me a bit of time as i took it a lot easier. first snowdon and it isn't as bad as everyone makes up. i felt better in this one than all my previous nine marathons forst and foremost as i paced it to perfection with a lot of help from arwel lewis. biggest lesson i have ever learnt running wise go off easy you will make up the time further on in the race. i will definitely be doing this one again maybe not next year as i am chasing a sub 3 and might try abingdon. well done to all finishers have a god drink and a good rest
29/10/2011 at 16:24
Jason - where are people this evening ?
29/10/2011 at 16:31

After breaking down just after leaving home this morning, leaving the garmin in my car and having an awful interview with S4C (safe to say they won't be showing it!) I was very pleased with the run - just under 2h55m I think. I felt in good nick before the race, but didn't expect that. Great to finish just behind stonemonkey who like me has failed to go sub 3 at Snowdonia in the last 5 years

Llongyfarchiadau/congratulations again Rou - really pleased for you (although I couldn't help laugh at watching you reaction to that piece of sports bar which you got afte the race!!)

29/10/2011 at 16:52

JB- well done

Gobi- Padarn Lake Hotel- lounge bar around 7 I think

29/10/2011 at 17:07
Jb - nice running. very nice indeed.
29/10/2011 at 18:21
Well done John Bach, absolutely over the moon for mate.
29/10/2011 at 18:21

*for you mate*

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