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PeteStockdale
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 Posted - 27 Sep 2009 : 3:10:40 PM
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Originally posted by Dips
I think it ws Pete that suggested finishing with the Liverpool half marathon.
It was actually the Penny Lane 10K which was on a sunday in June 2008 that I suggested, but the idea is right. Do the long run on the Saturday and enter a race on the sunday.
The only details I can find for it now is that they were going to hold it October this year, so that wouldn;t be suitable (as I'm assuming it would be in June/July to maximise daylight). But I'm sure a suitable race could be found if that's what folks wanted to do.
Another alternative would be to run from Birmingham to London along the Grand Union Canal - there is an ultra that follows this route, so details such as route/checkpoints/car parks etc are easily available. http://www.gucr.co.uk/route.asp It's 145miles although it could be extended a bit to finish at Trafalgar Square/Buckingham Palace etc.
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Dips
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 28 Sep 2009 : 06:53:10 AM
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My preference would be to do an existing long distance path, such as C2C as mentioned, if you have to include navigation then it's an additional complication.
In terms of making it happen, if we get a date & route set then we are half-way there.
I love the idea of a couple of teams, either 2 lots of UKnetrunners or getting in touch with local clubs when we decide on a route.
Looking on the LDWA website - there are lots of long distance wayparked paths that might be suitable.
Cheshire Ring Canal Walk 98miles - circular route which might be easier for logistics.
Capital Ring 70miles round London
Chiltern Way 187miles
Grand Union Canal Walk 154miles
Heart of England way 100miles
Leicestershire Round 100miles
Shakespeares way 146miles
Viking Way 147 miles
and there are loads more
My sugestion would be for either of the May bank holiday weekends - are there any big race clashes with those weekends?
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AndyS
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Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 7:32:47 PM
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Canal towpaths, as long as they are in good condition, are easy to follow and are safe from traffic . We might have to negotiate a few fishing poles!
The London 10000 run is the 2nd May Bank Holiday Monday.
I can see the attraction of a circular route, although both Leeds and Liverpool are well conneected to public transport to most parts of the country.
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