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Connemarathon 7/4/2013

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  • 02-11-2012 12:36pm
    #1
    johnsherwin
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    I am starting a thread here for Connemarathon 2013, Half, Full and Ultra. I am doing the Ultra myself.

    This is last years thread

    This is the format Micilín used to start last years with boardsies stating what distance they were doing. Hope this is ok, I am a bit of a newbie :)

    Half:


    Full:


    Ultra:
    johnsherwin

    Did DCM this week and getting out this weekend to keep training up. Going to be a long winter! Any tips or advice for Ultra training would be much appreciated!
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    R O B
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    This is the format Micilín used to start last years with boardsies stating what distance they were doing. Hope this is ok, I am a bit of a newbie

    Half:


    Full:
    R O B

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin

    My second marathon (haven't actually signed up yet). Just did DCM in 3.52 and was ok after so looking forward to another one. :)


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,470 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Garmin Routes:
    Half Marathon
    Full Marathon
    Ultra Marathon


    Half:


    Full:
    R O B


    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal


    Its going to be my third ultra...atleast thats the plan ;)


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    johnsherwin
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭johnsherwin


    A friend running the Ultra with me has sourced a 56k training programme on http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/training/training/56-km-training. Schedule is for 15 weeks that would pretty much take us from here to the Donadea 50 which I am thinking of signing up for, from there on to Connemarathon! Havent looked at the schedule in detail but will have a look and post any thoughts on it.


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    The Rook
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭The Rook


    Half:


    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal


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    Bugsy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal

    I know most of my running mates will probably be doing the full with a few looking at the ultra so I'll be getting plenty of milage in. But I just love the half in Connemara. Looking to hammer my time too.


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    subscriber
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    What`s the entry fee for this anyone?


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    dev123
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    I think its around 70 quid


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    Runonewon
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Runonewon


    subscriber wrote: »
    What`s the entry fee for this anyone?

    70 euros for a half marathon,we've talked about this before on this forum,its still shockingly expensive.i would'nt mind running it again but once bitten......


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    subscriber
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    Runonewon wrote: »
    70 euros for a half marathon,we've talked about this before on this forum,its still shockingly expensive.i would'nt mind running it again but once bitten......

    and for the full?


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    liamo123
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    subscriber wrote: »
    and for the full?

    Think its 70 euro for half, marathon or ultra...Website : http://www.connemarathon.com/


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    tHE vAGGABOND
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    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga


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    jfh
    Registered Users Posts: 2,263 ✭✭✭jfh


    keen to do the half, anyone have recommendations on where to stay the night before.
    the clifden station house seems to have a min 2 night stay for €320
    whats the pillo in galway like, how far is galway from the start of the half,
    apologies for all the questions but would like to get the ball rolling on this one
    thanks


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    menoscemo
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    jfh wrote: »
    keen to do the half, anyone have recommendations on where to stay the night before.
    the clifden station house seems to have a min 2 night stay for €320
    whats the pillo in galway like, how far is galway from the start of the half,
    apologies for all the questions but would like to get the ball rolling on this one
    thanks

    Any Hotel in Galway is fine, city centreor thesalthill side is better as there is a free bus to the start of each race leaving from the cathedral car park.
    There are buses to drop you abck to the cathedral after the race as well.


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    spurscormac
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    Any Hotel in Galway is fine, city centreor thesalthill side is better as there is a free bus to the start of each race leaving from the cathedral car park.
    There are buses to drop you abck to the cathedral after the race as well.

    Pillo hotel is where they had the number pickup and "expo" last year. It's a little out of town for getting to the cathedral, but come to think about it, there's not too many very close to the cathedral at all.
    An alternative option could be Oughterard, buses leaving from the gaa pitch there too - shorter journey out as well.


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    McWotever
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭McWotever


    Pick a B&B in Clifden, don't pay the ridiculous prices the Station House is charging. Great atmosphere round the town that weekend, especially the Sunday night


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    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,973 ✭✭✭opus


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus


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    dev123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 420 ✭✭dev123


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus

    Something to keep me focused over the winter. Tis on my doorstep so will make a change from having to travel. Best of luck to all with the training


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    Killerz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭Killerz


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus
    Killerz

    Looking forward to this one, just signed up the other day. Signed up for the 2010 edition, but moved away to Canada and couldn't do it. Cut my ultra teeth on the trails in Canada, and looking forward to doing it in Connemara 2013!


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    archie72
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭archie72


    hi, am thinking of doing the ultra in connemara, does anyone have a tried and trusted training plan, or is there any good training book that you can recommend


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    Stephenduffy08
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Stephenduffy08


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123
    Stephenduffy08

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagus

    Done the half last year and loved it... Missed out on DCM this year and last year due to injuries, so this will be my first marathon using the Hal higdon plan but going to include lots of hills, how tough is the full compared to the half ? Am I mad attempting this as my first marathon


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    dev123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 420 ✭✭dev123


    archie72 wrote: »
    hi, am thinking of doing the ultra in connemara, does anyone have a tried and trusted training plan, or is there any good training book that you can recommend

    Hi archie, have a look at this thread which is on the main page.

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056796169?page=1#post_81823306


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    #23
    dekbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 481 ✭✭dekbhoy


    Having completed DCM this year I really have the bug.My ambition is to complete an Ultra marathon so I think this is one for me. Although I'm relatively new to running I felt after Dublin I could have gone further. Also hopefully going do the donadea 50k, but really want to complete connemarathon ultra


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    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,686 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123
    Stephenduffy08

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus
    Killerz



    Fixing who is doing what list after it got messed up


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    #25
    ray lanigan
    Registered Users Posts: 404 ✭✭ray lanigan


    archie72 wrote: »
    hi, am thinking of doing the ultra in connemara, does anyone have a tried and trusted training plan, or is there any good training book that you can recommend
    have a look threw my training blog,i ran connemara this year,you dont have to do the miles i did but you can get an idea,have fun.


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    #26
    Oisin11178
    Registered Users Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    ray lanigan wrote: »
    have a look threw my training blog,i ran connemara this year,you dont have to do the miles i did but you can get an idea,have fun.
    Thank fcuk :P


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    cianc
    Registered Users Posts: 709 ✭✭✭cianc


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123
    Stephenduffy08
    ciancullinan

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus
    Killerz


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    conseng
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭conseng


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123
    Stephenduffy08
    Conseng

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus
    Killerz



    Looking forward to this. Wasn't so sure when I left a piece of my shin on a park bench this morning. Need to watch where I'm going a bit better.:o


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    cianc
    Registered Users Posts: 709 ✭✭✭cianc


    Half:
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    R O B
    The Rook
    dev123
    Stephenduffy08
    ciancullinan
    Conseng

    Ultra:
    johnsherwin
    Cabaal
    Vagga
    opus
    Killerz



    FTFY


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    The Rook
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭The Rook


    Hi all,

    Am training for the full and have a question for anyone who has run Connemara before and who may have also ran Howth Head.

    I read that the profile of Howth Head is very similar to the profile of the "Hell of the West" incline and have been going out there for the past few week's long runs on a Saturday to get used to some hill running.

    My questions is, is the route that most resembles the Connemarathon route the one where you run into the village with the sea on your left and then run up the main street keeping the church on your right (which is v v steep) or the other direction which is running from the Marine Hotel in Sutton out towards Sutton Strand (whih is more of a dragging hill) and then once you reach the summit you go down to the Village?

    I can't imagine that it would be the former as I can't see that there would be an incline like that for 2 strraight miles!! Can anyone clarify it for me?!!

    Many thanks

    The Rook


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    #31
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    The Rook wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Am training for the full and have a question for anyone who has run Connemara before and who may have also ran Howth Head.

    I read that the profile of Howth Head is very similar to the profile of the "Hell of the West" incline and have been going out there for the past few week's long runs on a Saturday to get used to some hill running.

    My questions is, is the route that most resembles the Connemarathon route the one where you run into the village with the sea on your left and then run up the main street keeping the church on your right (which is v v steep) or the other direction which is running from the Marine Hotel in Sutton out towards Sutton Strand (whih is more of a dragging hill) and then once you reach the summit you go down to the Village?

    I can't imagine that it would be the former as I can't see that there would be an incline like that for 2 strraight miles!! Can anyone clarify it for me?!!

    Many thanks

    The Rook

    There is one part of HOTW that is as steep as your first hill there, but it doesn't last the full 2 miles :) No harm in training on it!

    Actually, the hill at 13 miles in Connemara is steeper but shorter than HOTW...


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