Runners in Catalkoy request to set up a club

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 01:09

Hi,

At the risk of upsetting SOMEONE ......I did not realise that the TRNC was more politically correct than the UK could ever be.......so this post is from me.Malcolm Barber from Catalkoy near China Garden and Patina restaurant and I am just enquiring if there are any runners out there in the Catalkoy / Ozankoy areas that would be interested in a regular run , say once a week to start , no fees , no pressure, no worries..........just turn up if you fancy it. I have set up a Facebook page entitled Looseboots Runners...............If you have an interest in joining sign up and we will see if we can set up a get together /first run in the not too distant future. And if there is already a club in existence I apologize in advance ......I am not trying to poach your members ...simply trying to get a group of like minded people together ......SIMPLE.

sludge


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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 08:24

hi



would be interested but based in karsiyaka



have been here 2 months but hardly been running but when in the uk

used to run regularly

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 16:45

Contact me off board in a week as on hols next week.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 18:10

Good Luck Loose Boot's Count me out, did enough running around Girne chasing that big orange ball. Just thinking , sludge lives in Karsiyaka and your in Catalkoy, I reckon if you both headed for Girne you could meet up for a Pint and Oxygen tank, and then head back home.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 19:39

Ah Lee,



Thought you might have been our pace runner..............

MaggieAndBernie



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 19:59

Give me a call when you're up & running - long as I can stop for the odd 'fag break' I'd like to join in! x

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 20:39

Does that mean you want a puff or would be out of puff????



;-)

MaggieAndBernie



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 20:47

bit of both I suppose! no, seriously - I'll jog along with the rest of you & bring my electronic fag with me!

Topcat


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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 21:44

Hi Malcolm, I am a veteran track runner with Cannock and Stafford AC, mainly 200&400 metres with an apartment in Catalkoy sea vistas. I would be happy to train with you but my running relate to my race distances. Will be out in Cyprus beginng of March. So let me know. cheers Terry

laptarunner



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Message Posted:
13/02/2011 21:52

Any one near Lapta, such Sludge, over in March for ten days, but two months in June/ July, I am up for a run. We have a five mile circuit we do, which includes the hill up to Kariyaka. Also if you drive up to the Tank great running on that road, also cooler in summer.



Will be starting training for Istanbul Marathon in Oct.



Regards

Terry

stockiefan


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Message Posted:
14/02/2011 09:35

i.m in training foa marathon, put me down please.

sludge


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Message Posted:
14/02/2011 13:45

hi loose boots will wait till next week when you're back

sludge


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Message Posted:
14/02/2011 13:49

hi terry will be up for a run but think you would leave me behind

think i would collapse trying to get up the hill to karsiyaka

normally do 5/10k but not up a mountain

laptarunner



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Message Posted:
14/02/2011 14:52

Hi Sludge will let you know when we are over in March, I would not worry to much, we only plod round. Only talking about road up from main road to village.



If we go up to the tank, its 4 wheels to get up there.



Terry

sludge


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Message Posted:
15/02/2011 08:14

hi terry



thanks for that look forward to hearing from you

hipsdontlie


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Message Posted:
15/02/2011 09:17

Hi Malcolm

I am interested and have send a request to join your facebook page, I live in Çatalköy. I haven't run any further than 10k.



Pat

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 16:58

Have set up facebook page named Looseboots runners.Still in Istanbul at moment but anyone welcome to join or use it as a post to contact any other runners.......



If setting are not correct please contact my e.mail add.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 17:08

Hope you have had a fab time in Istanbul .

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
20/02/2011 19:59

Yes brilliant thanks Lee.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
23/02/2011 23:08

If any one else wants to join our little facebook group they are more than welcome. Hope to start running soon.

Terry did you run in the Hastings Centernery marathon?

laptarunner



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Message Posted:
24/02/2011 00:31

I did indeed we live in Hastings, just gone round under 5 hours. Pround to be a tiny part in such an event.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
25/02/2011 14:22

Yes I agree,

I had retired from marathon running for about 11 years and was persuaded to run in the Hastings marathon and The London marathon in the same year.



Both done in 4 1/2 hours.



The Hastings was very cold as you know but such a fantastic course and wonderful atmosphere.



In fact did the 25th Hastings half marathon the same year.

laptarunner



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Message Posted:
25/02/2011 20:07

Most impressed with your times for the Hastings Marathon, the beach section did it for me, my knees blew up with fluid, took about 3 weeks to recover.



We come out the day after this years Hastings Half, for 9 days .

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
11/03/2011 18:58

Hi people. facebook page.......Looseboots Runners .........has a few members now........anyone can join.............and we need to get out for a run.......soon........



Short gentle runs to start...............



All good practice for the Tulip fun run on 21st April..............

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
11/03/2011 20:00

Suggest Sunday morning at ten a.m for run..............

sludge


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Message Posted:
11/03/2011 21:37

hi not on face book where are you meeting at 10am on sunday morning for your run and how long will it be

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
11/03/2011 22:10

Suggesting China garden Catalkoy.............opposite lemar Catalkoy............not sure of time.



My suggestion is a gentle run of about 40 mins depending how everyone feels.............



Feel free to e.mail on malcolm_barber007@hotmail.com

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 09:11

Further suggestion is actually to meet /start from Catalkoy Lemar at ten tomorrow.



Look forward to meeting people. Not sure of route but sure we can muddle through..............

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 23:14

Those that are on the run tomorrow.....think about how long and far you want to go.



Will try to strike a balanced run.......



Good luck everyone.



10 a.m at Lemar car park.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 11:47

Great first run.........................only 3 of us but well worth it and same time next week.

mark&beck



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 15:31

Hi There, I've sent a friends request on FB.

How far did you run on Sunday?



Mark

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 15:40

Not sure . The girls are going to measure it in their car but we were aout for about50 mins.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 16:34

Mark & Beck. Could not see your FB request.



If any one else wants to join in next Sunday....same place and time........Lemar Catalkoy 10.00 a.m



any other dates or times e.mail me or FB request.

dailoukat


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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 17:13

Hı can anyone tell me ıf there are any walkıng or runnıng clubs ın gırne

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 18:15

Not that I know of. We are 5 minutes from Girne in the Ozankoy / Catalkoy area.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
15/03/2011 15:45

Next scheduled run.....................next Sunday morning 10.00 a.m. sharp from Catalkoy Lemar.............all welcome.



Malcolm

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
16/03/2011 12:37

First midweek run completed solo............

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
17/03/2011 11:45

Next group run on Sunday 10.am

FrancesD


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Message Posted:
18/03/2011 09:23

I think I will join you on Sunday. Need some exercise and just the motivation i need.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
18/03/2011 11:38

Nice to see this going so well, well done Loose Boot's and co.



Will you be running after a big orange ball ?

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
18/03/2011 12:59

Could do.....thanks lee the boss has suggested I dress up as a big orange ball..................



All these NON RUNNERS come up with the most wonderful suggestions.......



I think if you bring the big orange ball with you on Sunday we can run after that.............................





Oh with you pushing it of course ;-)

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
18/03/2011 23:09

Hope a few more members of Looseboots runners can join in the training run on Sunday.

Josie1


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 00:43

Would love to join the group - is this the only place you meet or are there other points I could join you please?

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 08:44

We have only just started so at the moment only have the one route and starting point. But sure as we progress there will be more.

The present route is from Catalkoy Lemar and follow a circular route via Catalkoy Village.



If you have any shortish routes from Kyrenia maybe we cld do one in the week....

runner90


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 08:56

we visit for 4 weeks a year -usually early April and October .



We are out Tatlisu way - there is some fantastic running out that way if anyone wants to link up



we usually run for 45 mins - 1hour or thereabouts



if we wanted to join you ,when do you meet and where?



regards



runner90

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 11:10

We have only had one run last week. This Sunday , again we will meet at Lemar Catalkoy and run for 45 mins to 1 hour.



But I am sure we would be open to suggestions for other routes, so Jean if we start at Tatlisu way , may need a lift......



At moment we are training for the 10k fun run on 21st April......



All suggestions for routes considered as we don`t want to get bored.....and it is supposed to BE FUN after all....

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 09:06

I am wondering who is going to turn up in the rain.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
21/03/2011 21:18

We had the famous 3 last Sunday but think more will be here next week. Also trying to organise a Friday run.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
22/03/2011 11:41

Anyone can join our little gathering on Sunday. There will be more this week so you will have someone to run with . Gentle pace.....even Elvis could do it..................well..............maybe.



He managed to chase an orange.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
25/03/2011 12:54

Just finished our first Friday morning run, about 8k . Still have our Sunday run at 10.00 but next week may move to 9.00 as it is warming up, although clocks go forward this week....



If members agree to new time for next week let me know.



Malcolm aka Looseboots

New members welcome plus run at your own pace........it`s for fun.....not a race.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
02/04/2011 15:01

We had our first run from Astro Supermarket in Girne yesterday, about 7k.........not a bad route via GAU then on to Zeytinlik then down along to the Baris I think it is park and back to Astro.



This Sunday run is a 9.30 start..............wind assisted.........umbrellas provided....not.....



All welcome..........no fees....just fun............

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
04/04/2011 21:01

Another great run on Sunday. And next week we are practising the actual route, with maybe a welcome beverage after. So anyone is welcome to join us. ( Even if it is just to give Jean a piggy back ;-p )

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/04/2011 11:40

Emma plus your roadie........................you are welcome to join us for our 10k practise run next Sunday......or you can help us recover in the bar afterwards........diet drinks and non alcoholic ....................of course.....;-)

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
09/04/2011 15:11

If anyone else is interested.........we are doing a practice run at Esentepe this Sunday hopefully following the official route...........................



If we can find George of course.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
09/04/2011 16:19

Nice one Loose Boot's , Keep it up Ten out of Ten to all of you involved.

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
09/04/2011 16:37

Looseboots,



Just put George's number on your other thread.



George: 0533 830 3712

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
11/04/2011 13:07

Good to meet some new runners on Sunday when we has a trial run of the fun run route.



Such a picturesque setting....brilliant..............



Well done to Mark..................our SUPERSTAR of the day.........who left us all for dust.............



Hope to hang on the your shirt tails on the day.......unless Susie manges to trap me in a fancy dress costume.....



Best of luck to all the runners who are taking part in the fun run on 23rd

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
12/04/2011 08:53

We may not be around after Wednesday. mark & Fi have devised a mountain route........................OMG.



Think I`m looking forward to it..................6.00 pm start.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
13/04/2011 09:24

Spanna, you are welcome to join us on one of our training runs.................new one tonight from near Acapulco hotel.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
16/04/2011 21:09

New route tomorrow.



9.30 from Tempo...10.2km supposedly.....



fun fun fun

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
20/04/2011 09:36

Last training run tonight at 6 from Lemar. Will the club continue after the 10k on Saturday.............

G.I.Jean


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Message Posted:
20/04/2011 23:15

Of course it will. I certainly won't give up.....................you should know that by now Malcolm. Times will probably have to change because of the heat but I'm an early-bird so starting earlier won't be a problem.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
21/04/2011 22:43

Well you can run new routes early in the morning and map the run for the rest of us to do in the cool of the evening.....

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
24/04/2011 18:34

After a successful 10km run on Saturday the Group wants to continue training.



Any new members are more than welcome to join....................even if you have facebook or not.