Reebok Women's Run Frankfurt

Hi all,

This year on Saturday 19th July the third Reebok Runner's World Women's Run will take place in Frankfurt. It is an event for women only but not just for runners - there is no reason why people cannot walk the distance and many people do. There is a 'Wellness Village' offering massages, beauty tips and spa treatments before and after the event. It is a nice girlie day out. There is a 5km and and 8km fun run.

When: Saturday 19th July 2008. 'Wellness Village' opens at 1pm. 5km race starts at 4:30pm, 8km race at 5:30pm. I think it would be nice if we could make an afternoon of it.
Where: Start and finish at Freibad Stadion, Mörfelder Landstraße 362, 60528 Frankfurt am Main Stadionbad Website, tram 21 or bus 61 to Stadion
How much: 18€ regular entry, 15€ for concessions. If we can register a group of 5 then we get one place free making the price 14,50€ each. It would be nice if we could get a few groups together.
What you get for your money: The price includes start fee, free entry into wellness village and use of the open air pool afterwards for relaxing with a few cocktails. You also get a race T Shirt which since this is a Women's Run is actually fitted, a decent size and something you can wear again instead of the usual XL tent type T Shirts given out at every other race that can only ever be used as nighties (I have a drawer full if anyone can use them for something). You also get a pair of running socks although I have not seen these so cannot confirm style/quality.
How to register: Please express your interest on the thread and indicate whether you want to run the 5k or 8k and I will contact you via PM for the payment details and T Shirt/sock size. The deadline for registrations is 4th July. I would like to register the groups before then as am going on holiday so please let me know and arrange payment by Monday 30th June at the latest. Anybody who wants to register after that date can do so directly on the site.

There are a few people interested already so lets try and make this one a big event this year.

Come on girls you know you want to get your trainers out - running is great for the figure.

@ the boys no you CANNOT run. There is nothing to stop you coming to watch and cheer though. We could probably do with somebody to mind the bags (Prob +1 is quite good at this)

Look forward to seeing lots of you there.

I might run this run again, last year was great! Nice atmosphere, refreshments and drinks after the race. The tee are cool and they also give you a cute little goodie bag with things you actally use!
I will let you know when I sign up;)

Hiya - I'm really rubbish at running, but as you've said we can walk too (which I'll probably have to do), although perhaps Charlie will agree to do a bit of running practice and who knows, I might even manage it, so basically - I'm in

Rilana if you need a jogging partner let me know we can practice together for the race-I am really out of running shape so you wont have to worry about speed;)We could run behind the Kasino or up to Dürerplatz.

Ah that would be fab, I'm so embarassingly bad and i'd love to get into shape and be able to run it, would be such an achievement! Let me know what days are good for you and we'll get a regular 'training' schedule going!

I am available mornings anytime before 9 am and Tuesday and friday evenings. I am available anytime on the weekends just not during high sun(12-3).I am sure you will be able to run the entire way without walking even if you have to jog slower than a walker;) they had cameras set up at diffrent points last year that you were able to view online when you checked you finish time. It kinda keeps you on your toes knowing the cameras are there.

Cool, weekdays I leave for work at about 7.30 so I doubt you'd want to go before then!? But Tues & Friday evenings and also weekends anytime are good for me too. Tues & Fri I'm back in Wiesbaden at 7.30p.m. would quickly change and be ready to go - any good for you?

OK great. So we are now up to 6 definites and 2 maybes. So lets build that second team up

That sounds perfect, If your an early riser we could do a quick run at 6or 630am thats no problem for me at all.Plus you will have tons of energy for the rest of the day.So tomorrow is Friday!We start tomorrow when you are up to it!

yep, mornings are fine for me - perhaps 6.30 for half an hour? you live just round the corner right? Tomorrow seems as good a time to start as any, but be warned - I really am terribly unfit at the moment I shall be cursing and panting all the way.

Hi all,

I am very interested in doing this run. I can only really do a slow jog, so it would be good to have the extra motivation to improve. The 8km one should be okay for me, but if more people prefer 5kms only then i am okay with that too.

And thanks for organising this Purple Muffin.

Cheers

Diana

Hi Diana,

It is totally up to you whether you do the 5k or 8k as each runner can decide even with the group registration. I am actually not sure which to do myself yet as I am training for a marathon and Saturday is usually my rest day from running and since I'll be doing 16 miles on the Sunday I should probably take it easy.

Oh and it doesn't matter how slow/fast you run one bit. I am a pretty slow runner as well.

I will add you to the list and get in touch with payments details, t shirt size etc.

Oh and I forgot to say we now have 9 definites and one maybe

Quick update. We have two teams.

I have contacted everyone who has said they were definitely taking part with my bank details for the transfer, distance, t shirt size etc. We need to register as soon as possible as they are only giving T Shirts to the first 3000 entries.

Of course anybody else still wanting to join is more than welcome.

Just to say one girl has had to drop out of one of the teams so if anyone is interested in taking her space tomorrow let me know.

Otherwise see you all tomorrow.