Author Topic: Sport relief mile (Read 25713 times)

asbestospiping · « **Reply #50 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:32:41 PM »

walking, with little runs when there are camera's (I don't think running 3 miles is possible for most, certainly not me)

Spud · « **Reply #51 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:33:32 PM »

I dont know how things will be for you but when I did it last year we did the 1 mile but were allowed to continue if we wanted. 2 miles was easy, however, the course was not. Hence we only did the 2. This might be something worth thinking about it before you opt to do 3 miles. What if it is wet? What will the condition of the are be like after everybody has done 1 mile over it? if there is any grass it probably wont be grass later on, if there are any slopes or hills they could be pretty dodgey.

Jammyjames165 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:38:15 PM »

hmm you guys make a good point....

maybe we should opt for 1 and see if we are allowed to continue if we wish?

-James

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #53 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:47:43 PM »

run a lil bit at start walk most of rest, un at the shout 'camea' burst in2 a moderate jog and an OK sk8 park at end to jump about on

rawrk · « **Reply #54 on:** February 26, 2010, 01:21:10 PM »

I think maybe a mile to begin with and to see if we can carry on, I know that running three miles on stilts is going to be a bit daunting for me (even though I'm getting fitter, I'm not the most amazing runner/bouncer).

However, this should be really awesome and I'm really looking forward to it.

clive · « **Reply #55 on:** February 26, 2010, 02:08:31 PM »

I think Q is right that start off running then walk tell near the end and start running again i do 4 miles every other day on foot but on stilts got to a mile and nearly had a bad fall!!!!! im up for this sounds good

Locky · « **Reply #56 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:40:07 PM »

Wouldnt it be better to just do the 1 mile and run it?

Becky · « **Reply #57 on:** February 27, 2010, 02:09:04 AM »

Quote from: Locky on February 25, 2010, 08:27:28 PM

You're running 3 miles?

We did three last time - once round for an interview, once round to film the starting line, and once round so we were in the background of an interview with famous people... we were exhausted!

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #58 on:** February 27, 2010, 06:48:24 PM »

Quote from: Locky on February 26, 2010, 03:40:07 PM

Wouldnt it be better to just do the 1 mile and run it?

It would be different

the point is to raise money, entertain, encourage healthy exercise and have some fun

Yes there is a point to training up and pushing 1self to run a mile rather than walk/lil jog 3.

But its v far from clear cut and 4 some not an option

Oscar Wilde comes to mind ( a little) and his observation on dogs walking on their hind legsand the fact of the issue was ' not that they do it badly, but they do it atall' ( an approx quote soz if Im not word perfect)

It would undoubtedly better to do the mile in a tee shirt and shorts and not as the backend of a panto cow....but there is a reasonable chance that the 'fact' will not stop 1 or 2 people

Baring heart attacks and the like, everyonr who takes part is a winner.

So its all about taking part, as many as possible , however 1 wants

rawrk · « **Reply #59 on:** March 01, 2010, 07:46:14 PM »

So what miles are we doing?

asbestospiping · « **Reply #60 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:00:15 PM »

Sorry for the lack of update, in the end, I have asked the BBC to see if they will let us start in two waves, so we have a choice between one mile, or three miles. If not, then I'm going to say three miles.

rawrk · « **Reply #61 on:** March 01, 2010, 10:03:01 PM »

Okie dokie :]

asbestospiping · « **Reply #62 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:07:48 PM »

BBC have replied, and we can't do 2 waves. So we are doing 3 miles with a wave start time of 1200. As I get them, details will be posted.

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #63 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:31:41 PM »

Well ,as i recaLL, isnt there a 1 mile starting at same time as 3? in any case its not a worry cos 1 milers just drop out at 1st circuit but sign up 4 3

asbestospiping · « **Reply #64 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:56:13 PM »

Indeed, Just a reminder, you need to join the jurassic jumpers team on the sport relief page so they BBC and council know who to bring to the front of the wave.

freshfish1 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 05, 2010, 05:43:08 PM »

is there anyone going to/wanting to do the leeds flagship mile cause if there is im going to try and sort out a special bocking mile for bockers. ive created a page because id set it up before i'd realised it was banned so if you are wanting to join some of us in the leeds mile join the sports relief group Halifax Hoppers (thats the area we live but we are going to leeds.) so far we have 3 members signed up and another joining us. (or you can sign up directly here http://www.mysportrelief.com/TeamPage.aspx?langPref=en-CA&teamID=52134 and send me a PM so i am aware, the more leeds bockers we get the more likely we are to be allowed)

also if there is already a leeds team signed up could someone inform me so i can join it.

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #66 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:15:39 PM »

Even before I set off on my stilts yesterday I was going to write this thread. But I now know I actually need to follow it myself.

Make sure your stilts are in tiptop condition. Tighten up all your nuts and bolts. Check your hooves, is there enough rubber? After all the hooharr over health and Safty the last thing we all want is for some1 to wear down to the bare metal , slip and go skidding into the crowd on the second lap! Do all the straps and bindings fit snug and comfy? You may find it a good idea to have a hankie or bandana with you and if you find something rubbing against skin, stuff said item in the way as padding.

If you dont know how to put something right, just post the problem, Im sure some1 will help

ALSO

DONT FORGET TO REGISTER, DETAILS EARLIER IN THIS THREAD!!!

sportsaholic07 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 08, 2010, 05:48:54 PM »

im doing the norwich one, i think ive entered but i didnt have to specify how many miles im doing, also i didnt at the time register to be part of a group, i have tried to change this and add myself to EA vbockers group but i dont know how to do it or it doesnt work.....
Does anyone know what the norwich course is like, is there any hills or grass?? And what if its wet???

Thanks

Spud · « **Reply #68 on:** March 09, 2010, 12:29:33 AM »

It was wet last time. went over the grass on chapelfield which was ugly second mile. we were allowed to cut a corner it was sooo bad. But that wasnt the worst. The worst part was the hill..um...near next, down part mcdonalds. Steep and greasy. Had to go easy there. Other than that fine.

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #69 on:** March 09, 2010, 02:32:25 PM »

Quote from: Spud on March 09, 2010, 12:29:33 AM

Other than that fine.

love that

sportsaholic07 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 09, 2010, 05:43:25 PM »

when you enter is it supposed to ask you which mile you want to do? and how can i change it so i am part of a group?

asbestospiping · « **Reply #71 on:** March 09, 2010, 05:53:41 PM »

If you login to your sport relief page, there is a tab labeled my team, I believe from there you can join an existing team.

asbestospiping · « **Reply #72 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:17:29 PM »

Right folks, 7 days to go.

Are you registered and have you joined the Jurassic jumper team for Southampton, or the relevant ream for your event?
Are your stilts ready? Do you need to order parts?
Do you have all the safety kit you need? Please bring what you have, even if you don't wear it, the BBC are very safety conscious.
Have you been getting sponsors? If not, get some, if so, get some more!
Do you ave transport sorted? Shout out here if you are having problems, you never know, there may be some one in your area that could help. I'm coming by train from Portsmouth.

Any questions or comments, post here, pm me, call me, send smoke signals, but do speak up!

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #73 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:27:58 PM »

Well at mo I look to be the only1 from bournemouth (for Southampton)....so Ill prob take the train and I know how to get to the race start. So if peeps comming by train and dont know where to go. PM me and Ill arrange to hang about till you show ( tho its not difficult to get to the start spot)

My stilts r in a terrible condition grrrr but working on um ( well waiting on an email reply)

Rob , will Rach be there? If yes, do u think she would mind being 'camera bag monitor' for me? If not Im sure 'taximan' will help out.

asbestospiping · « **Reply #74 on:** March 15, 2010, 02:45:35 PM »

Rach will not be coming.

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Author Topic: Sport relief mile (Read 25713 times)