Warsaw Half Marathon.... anyone?

Anyone ever run the Warsaw half marathon?

It's usually March, isn't it? Am thinking of combining it with a trip there next year....

Can anyone tell me what the course is like etc.

I'm up for it.................any details?

Gary

Here's the link:
http://www.maratonwarszawski.com/en/polmaraton/maraton-form-2.php

and heres the route:



G

He he,.......... probably gonna regret this, but I've just registered to enter.

Come on guy/girls, lets get a "Polish Forums" team together.......and we'll need at least one admin, ha ha! Maybe some Mods - PolskaDoll you up for it?

And please no one suggest doing in fancy dress!

Gary

Haha - no! :)

Chicken?

No, no. Running is just not my thing! :)

Good luck to anyone who does take part though :)

Trust me it's not mine either - but it's a bloody good excuse to loose a few pounds (for me anyway), get fit and see Warsaw from a different perspective!

Think about it, you might just enjoy it.

G

Hey, if I could cycle it, I would give it more consideration... :)

Just realized that I'm sat here eating half a box of Płasie Mleczko! That's not gonna help!

If we get a team together you should at least come and cheer us on.

Good excuse for a weekend break me thinks ;)
G

Nope. Training starts now (and is delayed by Christmas) :)



Never say never :)

A PF team? That would be interesting... :)

I would join but i dont like running either and dont like Warsaw that much.. but I like the idea of the team.

A PF team would be bloody fab......if there's enough interest you should make a 'sticky' thread with the names of PF members taking part............it might generate more interest.

Good publicity for PF, ...........and would give me the chance to raise some money for an exchange visit I am trying to organise, bringing 16 Polish pupils from Osieck to work with pupils in Kilwinning in Scotland for a week in May.

G

but do we need to run? I would rather climb or ski, cyckling can be too, and dream destination is Zakopane. I have never been there.

It is the Warsaw HalfMarathon so I guess you would need to run :)



It could be interesting, there are maybe a few people here who would consider taking part :)

Ahhh, Zakopane - I'll be there on Feb, but don't think anyone will give me money for snowboarding! A half marathon will be a nightmare - so that's why people will sponsor us ;) No pain, no gain............:)

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Dump................

I'm seriously considering this - I ran the Hamburg marathon this year and last (the full 42 km or 26.2 miles), but have got out of training since then.


Hmmm.... very tempted by this half in Warsaw though.

You'll be in better shape than me - furthest I've ever done is a 10k - Plenty of time for training after xams.....:)

So Team so far:
gdj67 - confirmed
LondonChick - maybe
PolskaDoll - cheering from the side!

We only need 3 people to enter as a 'team'. Here are the requirements for 'team' entry:

TEAM COMPETITION IN CARREFOUR WARSAW HALF-MARATHON

http://www.maratonwarszawski.com/en/polmaraton/regulamin.php

I'd be up 4 this big time! Added bonus 4 me is i've never seen warsaw. Just a bit worried that LondonChick (a serious runner) might doubt my ability to finish the half-marathon, as i posted a photo (entitled uwaga zły pies!) at the end of my intro & would need first to assure her it's really not me & that i'm in slightly better shape for a potential PF team...LOL!! I'll be watchin' this thread!! Gdj67/Gary...my admiration for the way you've grabbed the ball & ran...i'm following u...c'mon PolskaDoll u know it makes sense & sana u do this & u will have unlimited "persuasion" when u post an alternative PF team idea!!

So is that a 'yes' superjay? you can register on line. let me know.

PDoll?
Sana?

Gary

yeah, Go on! all my best decisions have come when i've had a drink...only kidding..any tips u can give me before i register? thanks jason

Ooooh , how true!



Simple - Eat less, do more! lol, seriously a 30/45 min run every other day is the only training you need to do until a month before, then up it to 60 mins, 4weeks before, 75mins 3 weeks before, 90 mins two weeks before and 105 mins in the final week.
That should get you crossing the line in a comfortable 2 hours - well that's what i'm told. Guess I'll see on the day.

But if LondonChick is a serious runner, maybe she's the best person to ask?

Gary

cool! i'm carrying a tiny bit extra but used to run quite a bit, played rugby, and football (soccer) boxed a bit.. 2 hours comfortable is what i had in mind!! i meant re the entry form..ie are there any questions regarding teams etc any reference needed re team PF entry?
LondonChick i'll do this, are u worried 'bout a team trophy? anyway i gonna register meanwhile

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ok, i've registered!! thanks LondonChick/Gdj67/PolskaDoll/Sana...one & all..

ok, i've registered!! thanks LondonChick/Gdj67/PolskaDoll/Sana...one & all..

None that I can see, but I'm half way through a bottle of wodka so I'll need to check tomorrow!

Dobrze - so here's the 'team' so far:

gdj67 - confirmed
superjay - confirmed
LondonChick - maybe
PolskaDoll - cheering from the side!
sana - still to be convinced - loose the ski's and get a snowboard!

We only need one more to register the PF Team,
Gary

No, no I am still with my skiing, snowbording team( i need to set up one) I cant run too long, to far...and whats the fun in running?

I agree, I,ve never enjoyed running but it keeps me fit - If I could snowboard every other day the I'd do that instead.

Would you at least agree to come and cheer on the PF Team with PolskaDoll?

sana and PDoll - team cheerleaders! mmmmm, should we get you two some pom poms? ;)

Seriously guys - no need to worry about me - I'd be looking to do this in about 1h:45m. Paula Radcliffe I ain't LOL!

I just need to check a few things re dates... all being well, you can count me in :)

Great, that's all we need to enter as a team. A few more would be good. Anyone else?

Runners:
gdj67
superjay
LondonChick

Cheerleaders:
PolskaDoll
sana