Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k race - May 06

by **Debi.D** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:41 pm

If Tommy Barbour is in the 10K race, he will leave you all in the dust :-)

Wish I could make it over for it, looks like a challenge. Unfortunately I've been told by the boss (hubby) it's Guam this year, since I was home three times in 2005. Can't complain! good luck to all involved

by **Fergaltoo** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:21 pm

Anyone interested in exploring the idea of a wee exchange? The May run sounds great and I'd be up for the 10K anyway. Over here in Cushendall, just south of the Mull Light, in August, we have "The Lurig Challenge Run" ok, its up a mountain but it gets a mix of serious runners and boys like me who did it two years ago and am still recovering. Its just over three miles long but as I said theres a middle bit which is more or less vertical hands and knees stuff. I'd love to set up a wee rep group to go over by RIB fromj here if any of you folks wanna come this way

by **Jock Strap** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:23 pm

Debi.D wrote:If Tommy Barbour is in the 10K race, he will leave you all in the dust Wish I could make it over for it, looks like a challenge. Unfortunately I've been told by the boss (hubby) it's Guam this year, since I was home three times in 2005. Can't complain! good luck to all involved

If Debi D were to run in the 10k by the looks of you half the male population would be running in it! Nice photo - are you sure you are fae the toon? :wink:

Right - New Year's resolution to try and do the 10k. Bit old or this but I see the posters say Walkers welcome so....!!

by **Debi.D** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:30 pm

Thanks for the very kind compliment Jock. My mother was a Brodie, my father a McGeachy. I am Barbara & Isobel Robertson's aunt ... Proud to say YES I am fae the wee toon! Didn't you know ALL Campbeltown women are Gems. Just ask wee amron :-)

by **jambojarv** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:58 pm

just thought i would post a quick message to say ill be trying my hand at the half marathon distance and know at least one other who is also planning on it as well as a couple of others that will be going for the 10k.

is there any indication of how many runners are expected to start the race?

by **mags** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:25 pm

Shame on you Jock Strap not recognising a local lass. And many of them had to be fast to outrun the local lads! Of course Debi is from Campbeltown. In fact I think I knew her sister - Julie - is that right Debi?

by **Tom B** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:32 pm

Jambojarv

Good to hear you're up for the race. We've initially estimated a 100 for the 10k and 50 for the half marathon, but I'll post updates on here of actual number of entries received from time to time over the next couple of months.

Fergaltoo

Great idea. It would be good exchange if we could get some runners going to each others races...maybe even have a ferry by then...

Debi D

- if only it were still true - the pace has slowed a little, I'm afraid!

by **Jock Strap** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:06 pm

Tom Barbour wrote:
Debi D

- if only it were still true

You trying to say oor Debi ain't a babe? :lol:

Mags - you were never too fast to out run me! :wink:

But then again maybe you wanted to get caught!

Anyhows, back to the thread before yon site Polis dae me for going off topic and smoking at the same time. Tom - has the response been encouraging so far about the race? Good to see the race is potentially getting runners from across the water in Ireland too! Can only take my auld hat off to you folks for organising this. Well done!

by **mags** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:11 pm

Jockstrap. As this thread is about the marathon I've posted my reply to your comment on the general banter board, before you cause a riot. Wouldn't like to think I was responsible for getting you into any trouble.

by **wee alba** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:23 pm

I think I might well come home for this one too.

On a serious note - does anyone have any training advice. Although I'm not totally out of shape I want to try the half marathon. With this in mind, and bearing in mind I have not ran more than a couple of miles in the last couple of years, what sort of training should I start with?

There is 20 odd weeks to go so I am confident I can build this up! PS - Anyone got any advice on a decent pair of running shoes? I don't think my sambas will do!! :lol:

by **DJD** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:00 pm

Hi All

This is my first post,looking forward to ths 1/2 marathon,in response to wee alba request www.runnersworld.co.uk ,will give you all the advice you are seeking to get you through.

(Tom & Committee)

They will also advertise this race nationally in their magazine,which also can be found under this web site.

by **Rabmacd** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:49 am

Tom, will there be a team event? Me and two other guys have started training and the thought that we are entering a team event will keep the momentum going, rather than one of us falling by the wayside, as there's no one else to let down. Long time since I've done one--and the training isn't any easier--especially at this time of year! :oops:

by **Tom B** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:26 pm

DJD,
Thanks for the post. We're now advertised on RunnersWorld & TimeOutdoors.com Let me know if you come across any other sites where we should try and get a link.

Rab,
Its a good idea, let me know the best way for the team event to work, i.e. is it first team to get three finishers out of a team of four over the line, or all of the team of 3/4 over the line etc. or some other basis of winning the team event, and I'll get that built in to our advertising/planning.

by **Debi.D** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:46 pm

Yes Mags, You are correct. Julie si my elder sister. just seen your post today.

Tommy please take some pics of the start and finish of the marathon, I'd love to see the out come of all this.

by **Rabmacd** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:07 pm

Tom, the last half marathon that was run in the town allowed teams with up to four members, but with the first three finishers as counters.
Rab

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