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preso
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 Posted - 12 Oct 2008 : 7:38:21 PM
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As possibly the oldest wrinkley in the club, I wouldn't want any further concessions made to my infirmity. I think the present system has it about right.
I know I could get better times, I would just need to do more training but I'm not sufficiently motivated. I'm happy doing what I do. I was very pleased last year with 3rd place and I'm hoping to hold on to a top ten place for this year (watch out in 2009).
Remember, we old timers have the opportunity to set new PBs every 5 years no matter how slowly we run. Stephen and Krissie have a long wait before they can enjoy that little advantage.
Thanks for thinking of us anyway...............nurse, nurse I think I've had a little accident. 
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krissienewton
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Posted - 12 Oct 2008 : 8:00:08 PM
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Originally posted by preso
As possibly the oldest wrinkley in the club
but one of the loveliest 
Krissie
Get up and walk if you have to, but finish the damned race - Ron Hill |
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preso
476 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2008 : 10:38:16 PM
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Ohhhhh Krissie  xxx
Bill Preston |
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Laura Foster
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Posted - 13 Oct 2008 : 07:59:14 AM
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we old timers have the opportunity to set new PBs every 5 years
Now that is an interesting idea. Having just entered F45 category, does that mean I get to claim a PB for every distance again? What do others do in the Grand Prix? |
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Dips
4076 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2008 : 09:43:20 AM
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Thats one good thing for me next year..I get to move up a Category and leave all those young 45-49 year olds to fight it out.
Dips x
Running is real and relatively simple…but it ain't easy.
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PeteStockdale
416 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2008 : 10:58:41 AM
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I have no idea how you would calculate it, but it seems a shame that the difficulty of the race can't be factored in. For example, 3:30 round the flat FLM course gets the same points as 3:30 round the Snowdonia Marathon. Those that like more difficult courses, or live in a more hilly part of the country, seem to be at a bit of a disadvantage.
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MarkWillcocks
1275 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2008 : 06:55:39 AM
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here here Pete  living in the hilliest race part of the UK..
but seriously it,d be a mare and its only a bit of fun...ish!!!!
Deano, ..... got more points than me on Sunday!!!!!  bugger.....but next year he,ll move up a grade or three!!! in Deano,s case A DEFFO!!!!
and as i plan to improve all round fitness and poss full mara and my first 20 miler next year i,m sure i,ll PB more than enough next year but stay as i am grade wise to start the year...as i maintain a 15 most races....and should stay 15 next year....
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Lazybones
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Posted - 16 Oct 2008 : 10:56:50 AM
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Just think how many points we would get for The Grizzly Mark ?!!! Matt and I would get loads for Turbo-X too. Oh the possibilities are endless.
Bill - I think we are about neck-and-neck as the wrinklies and totally agree with your comment "I know I could get better times, I would just need to do more training but I'm not sufficiently motivated. I'm happy doing what I do."
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MarkWillcocks
1275 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2008 : 3:03:11 PM
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oh yes........... the grizzly.......see thats a mental 20!!!! only us toughies from down south can do that one!!!! says he who hasnt tried it yet!!!!
Why is there a 12k in the grand prix though because other than the nitrix i cant find a race at that distance???
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MattThomas
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163 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2008 : 2:54:03 PM
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Originally posted by lincsfella
Your banding is changed At new year. I ended up with band 5 because its based on your best performance the previous year, i had a storming run (by my standards ha ha) at GER which unfortunately threw my normal banding assesment out the window. Hence my poor showing in the GP this year. Ask me if id swap to a slower time for a half last year for a better banding (yes i admit to having a bit of a chunter bout it at the time).... id answer no. Whilst ive had a carp GP..... being band 5 has helped me to believe there is life in the old dog yet and still pushes me on.
Look at your best performance of the year...... match it with the banding table and youll have a rough idea of where youll be at for 2009. Does that make sense??
So by virtue of attaining a time of 40:08 for my best 5 mile race in June, I'll jump to band 14 for next year which will be a real test for me to stay competitive at that level.
That was my best time for a race (by a country mile) and means that next year will be a tough GP year for me.
"There's no such thing as losing, only learning.", John Beck, ex Lincoln City manager |
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MarkWillcocks
1275 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2008 : 3:33:06 PM
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oh dear.....
my heart pumps.......
next year should be a bit more like it!!!!
He who dares Rodney, he who dares. |
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Wicked D
2207 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2008 : 3:50:39 PM
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Matt T - Next year is gonna be a VERY TOUGH one for me after this year BUT I'm already planning for it in my head, as to ways I can improve or if I can, I'm gonna give it a real good go 
"If you're going through hell, KEEP GOING"....W Churchill |
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Smout
525 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2008 : 3:53:54 PM
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Oh my! Next year will be hard for me too cos I already am in 13 and sheesh it looks a jump to get to the next bands next year
That's part of the fun though eh 
12k is to get us all to go to the Not the Roman 9 and AGM I'm working on it but just after Xmas............ we''ll see
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MattThomas
163 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2008 : 4:46:40 PM
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Of course, I take your points fully Smout and Wicked.
Probably explains why the points are much more at a premium in Group 1, as people are in their second years and those that have been promoted have progressed to higher levels of difficulty.
I'm planning in advance now, as well, the weight loss is a big part of that for me, as is the core training I'm now starting to do as well
"There's no such thing as losing, only learning.", John Beck, ex Lincoln City manager |
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Helen C
485 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2008 : 4:52:04 PM
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It's alright for you lot, I'm too slow to even get a band! 
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Grand Prix 2008
