The athletics/running thread

[Gary the Enfield]

Really? You don't know your county very well.

I have been in and through Epping Forest many many times - walking - and on the Bike (you may have seen the old fart biker groups huddled around the tea-shacks!)

It is beautiful and refreshing - but it isn't in any way comparable to the glories of open proper-hilly moorland stretching for miles - which is what I miss...

I agree. Still, it's not what you said.

I love the Moors and the Lakes and find myself at my most peaceful when I'm walking there. But every county has something to offer. Essex has some fantastic countryside.

[thebish]

Really? You don't know your county very well.

I have been in and through Epping Forest many many times - walking - and on the Bike (you may have seen the old fart biker groups huddled around the tea-shacks!)

It is beautiful and refreshing - but it isn't in any way comparable to the glories of open proper-hilly moorland stretching for miles - which is what I miss...

I agree. Still, it's not what you said.

I love the Moors and the Lakes and find myself at my most peaceful when I'm walking there. But every county has something to offer. Essex has some fantastic countryside.

well - it's what I meant!! (and I DID mention MOORS or HILLS in every single sentence!!!)

[Gary the Enfield]

Have you ordered that wine yet?

[thebish]

Have you ordered that wine yet?

I have a bottle of non-alcoholic communion wine - but I never use that as it tastes like rancid drain water...

I did find an old bottle of christmas mulled wine - but didn't think that was quite the ticket - so I stopped at the offie on the way and stocked up on Merlot!

[Gooner Girl]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

[Gary the Enfield]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

Yes, but you also have Crawley.

[Gooner Girl]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

Yes, but you also have Crawley.

Sshhh! You're not supposed to know about there!

[Bruce Rioja]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

I'll have to take your word for it - I'm coming nowhere near. I've seen that game you play with stools on your heads.

[Gary the Enfield]

In case I don't get the chance after today or in case I forget I'm putting up my number for the Marathon.

It's 18099 and you can track my progress on the Virgin London Marathon website if you want. link here: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A ... cjlE1NlEtA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.

Oh, and whilst I remember I'm not raising money for a particular charity this time but perhaps you could all chuck a quid in the next charity collector's tin you see. That way we spread the wealth.

See you on the other side.

[Bruce Rioja]

Good luck, mate.

[Gooner Girl]

In case I don't get the chance after today or in case I forget I'm putting up my number for the Marathon.

It's 18099 and you can track my progress on the Virgin London Marathon website if you want.

Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.

Oh, and whilst I remember I'm not raising money for a particular charity this time but perhaps you could all chuck a quid in the next charity collector's tin you see. That way we spread the wealth.

See you on the other side.

You'll be fine, no luck needed, and i'll make another donation to my sisters Evelina hospital appeal as a 'sponsor' for you if thats ok?

[thebish]

Good luck GtE...

[TANGODANCER]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

Should have thought you knew that Greater Manchester, bordered by Lancashire, Chesire, Derbyshire, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Moors and Dales and not a million miles from Cumbria and the Lake District, beats anything the south can offer scenery-wise G.G..

[TANGODANCER]

Go Gary. Best of...

[Gooner Girl]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

Should have thought you knew that Greater Manchester, bordered by Lancashire, Chesire, Derbyshire, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Moors and Dales and not a million miles from Cumbria and the Lake District, beats anything the south can offer scenery-wise G.G..

But it also has Old Trafford...

[Harry Genshaw]

Good luck GtE - You'll smash it mate.

Bruce - that picture made me sad. My last long run 18 miles over Entwistle, Scout Moor & Holcombe Moor was via that very long path before turning down to the camping barn. Oh to be able to run 18 miles now

[Bruce Rioja]

Good luck GtE - You'll smash it mate.

Bruce - that picture made me sad. My last long run 18 miles over Entwistle, Scout Moor & Holcombe Moor was via that very long path before turning down to the camping barn. Oh to be able to run 18 miles now

Oh. Well, you're more than welcome to walk it with Oscar and I on Saturday. I can make extra sandwiches too if you like

[Harry Genshaw]

Good luck GtE - You'll smash it mate.

Bruce - that picture made me sad. My last long run 18 miles over Entwistle, Scout Moor & Holcombe Moor was via that very long path before turning down to the camping barn. Oh to be able to run 18 miles now

Oh. Well, you're more than welcome to walk it with Oscar and I on Saturday. I can make extra sandwiches too if you like

Dog walking & sandwiches is about the finest offer anyone could make me! However, I'll be in London this weekend in the hotel I booked to do the ruddy marathon . At least I get to cheer on GtE and enjoy a few lager tops

[Burnden Paddock]

But West Sussex beats all countys really. 80% rural, 50% of it is designated area of outstanding natural beauty, we have the beach and coastline, loads of woods and the South Downs so nerr!

Should have thought you knew that Greater Manchester, bordered by Lancashire, Chesire, Derbyshire, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Moors and Dales and not a million miles from Cumbria and the Lake District, beats anything the south can offer scenery-wise G.G..

But it also has Old Trafford...

Of course! Another plus for the area. The headquarters of our County Championship winning cricket team!

[CAPSLOCK]

It was a relatively easy route, from mine to Darcy Cricket Club, but I did 4.3k tonight, in 25 minutes

Don't think I could do it in reverse yet but I'm quite pleased with myself

Well, I would be if I could focus on owt other than breathing