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Fr. Murphy AC 5 MIle Road Race and Fun Run 17th March 2012

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  • #2
    neilc
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    I'm in, looking forward to it.


  • #3
    Pronator
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    One of my favourite races of 2011. Highly recommended. Hope to do this one;)


  • #4
    meathcountysec
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    In common with the majority of Meath races this year we are using the services of Precision Timing to chip-time this race.


  • #5
    Lock
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    meathcountysec wrote: »
    In common with the majority of Meath races this year we are using the services of Precision Timing to chip-time this race.

    Was just about to ask. Good stuff. Hoping to do this. It will be my first time over 5k on the roads so looking forward to giving it a lash.


  • #6
    tunguska
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    Pronator wrote: »
    One of my favourite races of 2011. Highly recommended. Hope to do this one;)

    Not doing craughwell then? Balls, gonna have to find another body to pace myself off so...........


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  • #7
    Pronator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Pronator


    tunguska wrote: »
    Not doing craughwell then? Balls, gonna have to find another body to pace myself off so...........

    No, I've a good bit on that weekend with a few scoops planned for the Saturday night so a race on Paddy's day is just what the doctor ordered. This is a great race, you should consider it.;) You could do it twice:D


  • #8
    mithril
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 970 ✭✭✭mithril


    Gradually shaking off injury and this looks ideal for a return to competition. I expect to be up the road in Mullingar for the weekend. I will be aiming for a nice controlled tempo session on the day - rather than flat out - and I have a guaranteed PB, since I have never run the distance before.


  • #9
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding the start time for our race.

    Start time is at 2pm in Kildalkey, Co. Meath on Saturday 17th March 2012

    Details here:

    http://precisiontiming.primo-solutions.co.uk/ps/event/FrMurphy5mileRoadRaceFunRun

    Online entry open till 6pm on Friday 16th March.

    Thanks,

    MCS


  • #10
    meathcountysec
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    Less than a week to go..... Looking forward to looking back on it :rolleyes:


  • #11
    beeduybe
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    Just registered for this one. Looking forward to it. I presume it's the same route as last year?


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  • #12
    meathcountysec
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    beeduybe wrote: »
    Just registered for this one. Looking forward to it. I presume it's the same route as last year?

    Yes, same as last year.


  • #13
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,527 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Anyone have a Garmin connect link? Is it a fast'ish course?

    *Edit*: Checked out last year's thread, and the feedback seems to be a resounding 'yes, it's flat':
    meathcountysec wrote:
    Ok. Its absolutely, categorically and indubitably your last chance to enter online for this fabulous, totally under-rated pancake-flat, charming, sociable, friendly race. Did I mention flat?


  • #14
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Anyone have a Garmin connect link? Is it a fast'ish course?

    *Edit*: Checked out last year's thread, and the feedback seems to be a resounding 'yes, it's flat':

    Its also fast. You had to be under 26 minutes for top ten male last year.

    Why not come along and see if I'm as good looking as my twin in Ardee!!


  • #15
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,527 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    meathcountysec wrote: »
    Its also fast. You had to be under 26 minutes for top ten male last year.

    Why not come along and see if I'm as good looking as my twin in Ardee!!
    Sounds good. How do we get there from Dublin without getting stuck in any Patrick's Day parades?!


  • #16
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Sounds good. How do we get there from Dublin without getting stuck in any Patrick's Day parades?!

    Take Trim/Ratoath exit off M3

    Head towards Trim, the parade there isn't till 3pm. At second roundabout in Trim go right. Straight through lights. Take left just before Lidl. Follow sign for Kildalkey. In Kildalkey take right for Athboy. Community Centre on left.

    You'll know me when you see me. I look just like that chap in Ardee.:p


  • #17
    heffsarmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭heffsarmy


    This is a great race, ran it last year, very flat course, well worth the trip. Would love to run it again but I sprained my ankle, so won't be able to make it this year.


  • #18
    Abhainn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,239 ✭✭✭Abhainn


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Sounds good. How do we get there from Dublin without getting stuck in any Patrick's Day parades?!

    Didn't know there was a big parade in Shankill:).
    Pronator and me are heading together
    heffsarmy wrote: »
    This is a great race, ran it last year, very flat course, well worth the trip. Would love to run it again but I sprained my ankle, so won't be able to make it this year.

    Heff you were doing a spring marathon, yes? do you think you'll be still ok?

    I'm in again. Great race this. Loads of food after too if I remember correctly


  • #19
    Krusty_Clown
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    Abhainn wrote: »
    Didn't know there was a big parade in Shankill:).
    Pronator and me are heading together
    Cool. Do we have a 4th to make a team?


  • #20
    Pronator
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    Just looking to register and its closed, thought it was not closed till 6pm tonight?:rolleyes:


  • #21
    Q7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 108 ✭✭Q7


    You can enter on the day - same price.


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  • #22
    meathcountysec
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    Pronator wrote: »
    Just looking to register and its closed, thought it was not closed till 6pm tonight?:rolleyes:

    Me too. Just checked and it seems to be still accepting entries. Can't be sure as I don't want to enter meself. I've enough to do tomorrow already ;)


  • #23
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Online entry is now closed.

    Thanks to all those who have entered online.

    To them and all taking part, a safe journey to Kildalkey tomorrow.


  • #24
    Emer911
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    Even though the weather tried it's best to put me off, I really enjoyed the race today. I wasn't even going to put my gear on when I saw the torrents of rain, but it was mostly stopped by the start time, so I didn't have enough of an excuse to not run ;)

    Interesting course - almost cross country in places with puddles as deep as me knee (but that might be a slight exaggeration :p) but I thoroughly enjoyed myself and got a new (soft) PB to boot. Happy days! :D

    Some lovely tea and sandwiches served afterwards too.
    Thanks to the all the organisers.


  • #25
    Krusty_Clown
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    +1. Super race, really well organized. I can see why you get such a top quality field travelling for this race. Weather was a little unkind beforehand, but softened nicely for the race. Great spread afterwards too. Overall super value for money and definitely a race I'll come back to. Fab running by Pronator (3rd) and Abhainn and a solid return to form by Mithril... and of course the best performance of all, by Emer911 (if I don't say that, I'll be sent back out in the rain).

    My watch was out by .07 of a mile, but analyzing the route I took against the satellite maps, I can see where the watch cut quite a large number of corners short, which is likely down to the weather conditions. Just goes to show, you can only rely on a watch to be 95% accurate.

    Thanks MeathCountySec, delighted I made the trip!


  • #26
    ultraman1
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    +1. Super race, really well organized. I can see why you get such a top quality field travelling for this race. Weather was a little unkind beforehand, but softened nicely for the race. Great spread afterwards too. Overall super value for money and definitely a race I'll come back to. Fab running by Pronator (3rd) and Abhainn and a solid return to form by Mithril... and of course the best performance of all, by Emer911 (if I don't say that, I'll be sent back out in the rain).

    My watch was out by .07 of a mile, but analyzing the route I took against the satellite maps, I can see where the watch cut quite a large number of corners short, which is likely down to the weather conditions. Just goes to show, you cant rely on a watch to be 99% accurate.

    Thanks MeathCountySec, delighted I made the trip!
    fixd dat for u kc


  • #27
    Krusty_Clown
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    ultraman1 wrote: »
    fixd dat for u kc
    My maths sucks! Fixed it myself!


  • #28
    Pronator
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    Very well organised, good spread afterwards and the water jumps were an added bonus. Second year I have done this and will hopefully be back next year;)


  • #29
    neilc
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    Great race, even though it's a flat course it was still a tough challenge. Really enjoyed it. Came up a bit short on my garmin, but if the garmin guru's happy that's good enough for me. Hope to be back next year. Well done meathcountysec.


  • #30
    Abhainn
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    Great race this. Flat as you can wish though there were loads of muddie puddles (Peppie Pig:D). today
    26:35 for me and a huge PB. Well done all down in Meath.


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  • #31
    TheRunningDude
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    Are results online?


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