Edinburgh Marathon 2006

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 22 May 2006, 17:08

Anyone (apart from Homer -oh joy!) taking part in this year's marathon?

What about Porty and last year's team mates from the relay event?

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 23 May 2006, 09:02

I'll be there in spirit ..... I'm doing the St Albans one on the same day

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 25 May 2006, 13:17

Marya wrote:
What about Porty and last year's team mates from the relay event?

I believe elizabeth is going for it again. I'm definitely not.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 25 May 2006, 13:31

Jackson Priest? Aren't you involved this year?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 07 Jun 2006, 17:34

Reminder that the Marathon is on this Sunday so that means parking restrictions, road closures and traffic delays.

I'll be out with the jelly babies to cheer my other half on this year again. At least it sounds as if the weather will be pleasant for spectators, though maybe not that ideal for the runners. If you spot my other half (he's number 81 and called Bernie) give him a bit of encouragement in order to keep him running past the Dalriada's beer garden

No one else running?

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » 07 Jun 2006, 18:24

Thanks for the reminder Marya. Had forgotten all about it. I guess it is going to cause us great problems trying to get the bus to the airport........ typical!! Had a look at the route map, and not sure if buses will be able to get along Portobello High street or not? Will need to give Lothian buses a call tomorrow methinks.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 07 Jun 2006, 18:49

Gizmo wrote:Thanks for the reminder Marya. Had forgotten all about it. I guess it is going to cause us great problems trying to get the bus to the airport........ typical!! Had a look at the route map, and not sure if buses will be able to get along Portobello High street or not? Will need to give Lothian buses a call tomorrow methinks.

Portobello High street has a lane closed for the runners Gizmo and one lane open for two way traffic which gets through in staggered stages, with long queues building up, so leave yourself lots of time.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 07 Jun 2006, 19:01

Marya wrote:If you spot my other half (he's number 81 and called Bernie) give him a bit of encouragement in order to keep him running past the Dalriada's beer garden

Bet that's where you will be!!!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » 07 Jun 2006, 19:11

Portobello High street has a lane closed for the runners Gizmo and one lane open for two way traffic which gets through in staggered stages, with long queues building up, so leave yourself lots of time.

Thanks! At least there are buses going through Porty. Was beginning to envisage having to haul suitcases up to Portobello Road. Any idea when the runners are likely to hit Portobello? Need to be at airport for check in at 2pm....

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 07 Jun 2006, 21:46

Going somewhere nice Gizmo???

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » 07 Jun 2006, 22:20

On a very strict budget, so we are jetting off to Spain with Flyglobespan...... we have low expectations, so hopefully we will be pleasantly surprised. Could have saved our money and stayed here if the weather stays as hot as it is at the moment!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 07 Jun 2006, 22:41

Hope you enjoy your holiday!

Try the Cuarenta y tres ( spanish for 43)
It's a lovely licquer, goes down nice and warm!!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » 07 Jun 2006, 23:01

thank you. Very much looking forward to paella, tapas and most of all...... sangria!!

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 08 Jun 2006, 12:47

Mrs Pal of Porty is doing a marathon leg again this year.

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 08 Jun 2006, 14:31

Left or right?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 Jun 2006, 17:43

Roads closed between 0600 hours and 1700 hours on 11 June 2006

Brighton Place westbound/eastbound from its junction with Southfield Place to its junction with Brighton Crescent West, Southfield Place, Duddingston Road westbound from Duddingston Park to its junction with Mountcastle Drive South, Mountcastle Drive North northbound from its junction with Duddingston Road to its junction with Hamilton Drive West/from east access to Mountcastle Crescent to its junction with Hamilton Drive West/southbound from its junction with Northfield Broadway to the west access to Mountcastle Crescent, Mountcastle Crescent eastbound, Northfield Road, Meadowbank Terrace, Joppa Park at its junction with Joppa Road, Morton Street north section at its junction with Joppa Road, Brunstane Road North at its junction with Abercorn Terrace, St Maryâ€™s Street at its junction with Abercorn Terrace, James Street at its junction with Abercorn Terrace, John Street at its junction with Abercorn Terrace, St Markâ€™s Place at its junction with Abercorn Terrace, Hope Lane North at its junction with Portobello High Street, Windsor Place at its junction with Portobello High Street, Lee Crescent at its junction with Brighton Place, Un-named spur (access to Portobello Bowling Club), Sandford Gardens at its junction with Brighton Place, Brighton Crescent East at its junction with Brighton Place, Station Brae, Stanley Street at its junction with Southfield Place, Baileyfield Road southbound from its junction with Sir Harry Lauder Road to Southfield Place, Durham Road at its junction with Duddingston Road, Mountcastle Drive South at its junction with Duddingston Road, Hamilton Gardens at its junction with Mountcastle Drive North, Hamilton Drive West at its junction with Mountcastle Drive North, Northfield Park at its junction with Mountcastle Drive North, Northfield Drive at its junction with Mountcastle Drive North, South Elixa Place, Northfield Avenue at its junction with Northfield Road, Abercorn Avenue at its junction with Willowbrae Road, Willowbrae Gardens at its junction with Willowbrae Road, Willowbrae Avenue at its junction with Willowbrae Road, Abercorn Road at its junction with Willowbrae Road, Wolseley Crescent at its junction with London Road, Parsons Green Terrace at its junction with London Road, Meadowbank Avenue at its junction with London Road.

Cleopas · Post by **Cleopas** » 09 Jun 2006, 20:32

I don't run. Anywhere.

Izzie · Post by **Izzie** » 10 Jun 2006, 18:50

Good luck to those people doing the marathon in the morning hope you all do welland it is not too hot

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 10 Jun 2006, 19:56

Good luck to Homer for tomorrow. Let's hope for your sake you get a nice cool, misty morning.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Jun 2006, 20:10

Good luck everyone and make sure and wear plenty of sunscreen

I was just walking today and got totally burnt

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 10 Jun 2006, 21:07

Good luck and all the best to all you marathon fit people!!!!

Shame it's not on the " telly"!!

But perhaps " portobelly telly"!!!!

Izzie · Post by **Izzie** » 10 Jun 2006, 21:13

That would be brill

But at the finish line so we could all see them coming in

Post by **wangi** » 11 Jun 2006, 12:08

Never mind water, I hope they give out handcream to the spectators.

(Grumble - it does get to you after a bit the constant clapping at both the front and back of the house - we're locked in by the marathon!)

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Jun 2006, 12:29

wangi wrote: (Grumble - it does get to you after a bit the constant clapping at both the front and back of the house - we're locked in by the marathon!)

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 11 Jun 2006, 13:28

CONGRATULATIONS HOMER!!!!

We are mega impressed - and in a brilliant time too!!!

We also enjoyed hosing down all the other runners with the hose of an obliging Brighton resident...!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Jun 2006, 17:50

Bellybabe wrote:CONGRATULATIONS HOMER!!!!

We are mega impressed - and in a brilliant time too!!!

What was Homer's time?

Well done everyone who took part!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Jun 2006, 18:42

Homer ran in under 3 hours, a phenomenal time in very difficult conditions and a foot full of blisters. He's currently anaesthetising himself with red wine.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 11 Jun 2006, 19:15

Bob Jefferson wrote:Homer ran in under 3 hours, a phenomenal time in very difficult conditions and a foot full of blisters. He's currently anaesthetising himself with red wine.

Fantastic Homer

...the wine is well deserved indeed.... in fact I might have some myself just to drink your health... cheers

Mate of Marya · Post by **Mate of Marya** » 11 Jun 2006, 21:15

Cheers Homer

Well Done.
Good time.

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 11 Jun 2006, 22:11

Congratulations Homer!!

Hope the feet get better soon!!!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 12 Jun 2006, 09:59

CONGRATULATIONS HOMER!!!!

Well done Homer and having seen you a couple of hours after the event I have to say you looked as cool as a cucumber. Well, as cool as a bandage swathed cucumber.

Have a great day today.

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 12 Jun 2006, 13:40

Really well done Homer. Brilliant time.

I was thinking of you down here. The temperature for our run was 29 degrees and I did my personal worst. Came in 1,222 out of a field of 2,500. (4 hours 16 mins.)

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 12 Jun 2006, 22:43

And how are YOUR feet? Okay for the dancing on Friday I hope?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 14 Jun 2006, 21:09

Just to put Homer's time into perspective, he finished 62nd out of 4090 finishers. It means that 98.5% of the field finished behind him, including a lot of much younger athletes.

It truly is a remarkable feat. Speaking of which, how are the feet Homer?

Homer · Post by **Homer** » 16 Jun 2006, 20:36

Bob Jefferson wrote:Just to put Homer's time into perspective, he finished 62nd out of 4090 finishers. It means that 98.5% of the field finished behind him, including a lot of much younger athletes.

It truly is a remarkable feat. Speaking of which, how are the feet Homer?

63 to be precise, but who cares ? Support was fantastic. Feet are just recovering. I'm sad to see you had to make reference to my age. What's youth got to do with anything?

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