Jamezilla Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Howdy I'm making a foolish trip up from Melbourne to do the City-to-Surf. Any of you guys running? Anyone done it before care to pass on some tips? Anyone care to have a beer afterwards? James (Golgo) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 A beer is the last thing you'll want after running/walking that far!!! I've done it 2 years in a row and it's good fun. People along the way hose you down out of they're front yards, there's people having parties alongthe way etc... it's a great atmosphere. The only problem is getting home after the event as the public transport gets VERY packed out! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1512507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
two40 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 ...and trying to find a beer would be a tough call at bondi. place will be packed! have fun hey Toshiomygoshi Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1512810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl!m Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I think Moanie is doing it ! I might go and try and have a beer.. get there at like 6 am so I can get in somwherehaha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1512821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsss Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 running is bad for ya!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1512826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haysey Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 look for me half way up the esses... ill be at my mates place... checking out the hotties... yelling abuse... tryin to get people up the hill faster so we can drive again... hosing people... water bombs and thats prob it..... if your at the pub for ages you can do the run on the back of the truck that picks up all the road blocking equipt.. they pick all the stragglers up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1512942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamezilla Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hehe - cool. I'll try and wear some form of SAU or Team Wang identifying clothing. Should be easy to spot in the 65,000 other people How bad is the hill? Steep, or just long? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1513016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I'll be in one of the corporate tents drinking champagne at the end of the race! PM me if you want to catch up. Kel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1513059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 ...and trying to find a beer would be a tough call at bondi. place will be packed!have fun hey Toshiomygoshi <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Georgy Porgy long time no see mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1513130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
88silhouette Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 doing a marathon at the pub that day myu thoughts are with you all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1513220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeykplunk Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hehe - cool.I'll try and wear some form of SAU or Team Wang identifying clothing. Should be easy to spot in the 65,000 other people How bad is the hill? Steep, or just long? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The hill is more long and winding then steep. Two tips. 1) Get a drink at every drink stop, whether you think you need it or not. And make it water NOT[\b] whatever sports drink they're trying to palm off that year. The sugar will only speed up your dehydration whilst your running. Save thos drinks for after. 2) Stay clear of those idiots spraying you with water from their hoses. They shouldn't be wasting the water for one and the extra weight it adds to you at the end of the race really makes it hard on those last few flat sections. Especially when your shoes and socks are soaked through. Good luck man. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1513256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kero Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 My 20th city to surf this year..... so im definately going.. Going to the Bledisloe cup on saturday night so i might have to spend a few minutes at each water stop on the way Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1515484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamezilla Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 Thanks all for the tips Kel: Another friend will be in the Prudential corp area, so I'll head that way when I finish. Send me an SMS and I'll join you for a celebratory drink! 0417 037 520 Good luck to you guys running Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1517769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kero Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 2)Stay clear of those idiots spraying you with water from their hoses. They shouldn't be wasting the water for one and the extra weight it adds to you at the end of the race really makes it hard on those last few flat sections. Especially when your shoes and socks are soaked through. If there is one good thing with us getting no rain these days its water restrictions. Normally alot of the people in the house you go by have a hose out. Last year there was not one. So again this year there will be no hoses. So your feet will keep dry. If you keep your eye out you should be able to get about 4 free beers and 2 glasses of wine along the way. Just look out for house parties. For the pub crawlers there are 2 pubs on the way and plenty at the finish. Also look out for the krispy kream donuts at the end. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1517889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sproosy Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I think Moanie is doing it !I might go and try and have a beer.. get there at like 6 am so I can get in somwherehaha <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sl!m, that is the breast idea ever! I am also keen to do so! The closet thing to running that i get is either to the toilet or when me and the boys go to Maccas, there is always arush on who gets served first. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1520965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 This man is Victorian royalty...look after him, just keep him away from the behind the lens of a camera as the images he captures will haunt you for all eternity. How long you in Sydney for??? I fly up in the morning Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1521028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamezilla Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 75mins - wooh! Thanks for the lovely weather Kel - I really appreciate it Was good fun - that hill is a killer... but I think the worst bit is the little rise as you pass the end of the beach in Bondi. Shall do it again next year - and try to bust 70mins. Bris: About to head to the airport now Is a superb day here - wish I could stay. How long you up for? Must be in Melb on the 27th Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1521260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamezilla Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 75mins - wooh! Thanks for the lovely weather Kel - I really appreciate it Was good fun - that hill is a killer... but I think the worst bit is the little rise as you pass the end of the beach in Bondi. Shall do it again next year - and try to bust 70mins. Bris: About to head to the airport now Is a superb day here - wish I could stay. How long you up for? Must be in Melb on the 27th Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1521261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Im meant to be up in Sydney for 4 weeks, but will be busting my a55 tryign to get the job finishe ASAP, need to get the car ready for Winton, plus it sounds like i need to be in Melb on the 27th Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1521515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haysey Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 my thoughts were with you all... as i sat on my mates roof... drinking VB and yelling at hotties with the megaphone...... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/83594-city-to-surf/#findComment-1521600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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