[PyCon-AU-chat] PyCon AU runs (not sprints)

[Graeme Cross]

Last year I organised casual morning runs at PyCon AU [1] and it worked
well; various people joined in for different runs across the four days of
the conference and sprints.
We saw some great parts of Hobart and had some interesting conversations
spanning everything from Django and Python to Strava, veganism, and
programming while working out on an exercise bike (apparently fun but the
sweat is murder on keyboards).

So, the runs are back again this year; if you would like to join us for an
early morning run, pack your running shoes and read the info below.

If you are a runner and not sure you are fit enough:

1. These runs are designed to be inclusive, not a race
2. The runs are designed to be 5 - 6 km long and we will aim to run them at
a 5:30 - 6:00 min/km pace. If we have enough people who want to run faster,
we can always split into two groups
3. The runs are out and back, so even if you fall back, we will pick you up
on the way back and you can't get lost (unless you try really hard :)

If you are not a runner:

a. I would encourage you to still get some exercise in the midst of days of
talks and hacking on a laptop; perhaps organise a ride or walk around
Hobart: it is a beautiful old city with waterfront vistas, historical
buildings, hills, good coffee and excellent pastries (if you haven't found
Jackman & McRoss yet, then add it to your Hobart to-do list)
b.  Consider joining us next year. There are some good "introduction to
running" programs that you can do yourself, including "Couch to 5K":
http://www.c25k.com/

*THE DETAILS FOR THE RUNS*

*MEETING PLACE*: Wrest Point Casino main entrance (Riverview level), near
Reception and the Gift Shop. [2]

*START TIME*: 7am sharp, aiming to be back around 7:30 - 7:40, giving you
time to shower and eat before the conference starts at 9am.

*SATURDAY*: Run to Constitution Dock and back via Battery Point and
Salamanca Market. 6km

*SUNDAY:* Sandy Bay run -- out to the Sandy Bay foreshore track (lots of
great beach views) ~ 5.5km

*MONDAY*: Hills! Up to Lambert Park and the bushland near Nelson Rd. 4.5 -
5km and a really good workout

*TUESDAY*: Popular vote -- any of the previous runs or perhaps a longer run
up to Cascade Gardens & Brewery (8.5km) [3]

*IF IT'S WET?* I will still run if it's drizzling. If it's a torrential
downpour, I'm sleeping in. On the sliding scale between drizzle and
downpour, it is safe to assume that I will be more likely to run than not,
so see you there.

*AND REMEMBER*: It can get a bit cold in Hobart in winter. Long sleeve top,
mittens and a running cap or beanie are probably worth packing.

Regards
Graeme

[1]
http://lists.linux.org.au/pipermail/pycon-au-chat/2012-August/000054.html
[2] Floor plan if you are not sure of the location:
http://www.wrestpoint.com.au/content/3334/Floor_Plan_Compendium_Map_Web.pdf
[3] Plenty of hills in this one -- just thought I'd mention this so the
locals know that I know what we're in for :)

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Dr Graeme Cross
Principal Consultant, Planet Innovation
e: graeme.cross at planetinnovation.com.au
m: +61 412 615 126

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