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« on: March 10, 2010, 11:37:45 AM » |
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Someone on facebook has just invited me to a race called the "Scenic Seven". Has anyone ever heard of it? Don't think it's been mentioned here before.
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2010, 11:47:14 AM » |
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No, doesn't ring a bell.
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2010, 12:36:57 PM » |
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I think I have run this one around Cwmcarn...Kevin am I right ?
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 13:08:48 PM » |
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I've heard of it, not worth getting out of bed for apparently. Save your money  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2010, 13:13:01 PM » |
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not heard of the scenic seven but i have heard of the cosmeston relays |
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 13:24:58 PM » |
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I'm pleading the Fifth
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2010, 13:26:06 PM » |
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Mmm, didn't I pass you Dom on that endlessly steep, painfull, 2 mile, gut-wrenching, uphill slog at the start of last year's race? I'm sure it was you, you were smiling  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2010, 13:46:07 PM » |
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Yes you did, you did a great time, something like 48 minutes ? John Diffey did also.
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« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2010, 13:58:20 PM » |
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Is the race 7 miles? Or does it refer to 7 scenic items? Just how scenic is the scenic 7?
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2010, 15:18:58 PM » |
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Map attached from their site, the race goes clockwise, the perspective is a bit misleading.
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2010, 17:16:30 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2010, 17:42:10 PM » |
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Here's my Garmin profile on Motionbased from last July http://tinyurl.com/scenic7-2009Of course Ron being Ron had to say that "The real man's version was the old Police 10 miler that started and ended down in the village", inspired by this I did my 17 miler version that I'm doing again on Sunday http://tiny.pl/bj8jPlus just for fun, the Police 10 mile route http://tinyurl.com/scenic10Historically the lunchtime runners from work have a practice evening on the course in May and June. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2010, 08:46:41 AM » |
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Ed, the Scenic 7 is no more scenic than any other race, unless you want to stop an have picnic to admire the views from the summit! Otherwise, the only scenery you will be admiring is pine trees and tarmac, most of the female runners will be behind you given your pace these days |
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« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2010, 12:14:00 PM » |
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I always liken it to the Spa motor racing circuit, the drivers love that and they can't be spending too much time gazing at the view.
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