Road relays and my camera

Woddle

I'm going out to watch the road relays tomorrow in Raheny and I'm taking my camera. I know that it takes place where Raheny have their 1 mile races but does the relay just involve laps of this 1 mile route or does it just start here and finish further away. I'm just looking to pick my spot for the pics.Thanks

Pherekydes

Yes, it's just laps of their one mile loop.

TheRoadRunner

great stuff. Looking forward to the pics. Was meant to be running but the usual internal politics in our club means we aren't entering a team :rolleyes:
It's a blessing in disguise for me personally but really bugs me

Racing Flat

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

the usual internal politics in our club means we aren't entering a team

That's a real shame.

shels4ever

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

great stuff. Looking forward to the pics. Was meant to be running but the usual internal politics in our club means we aren't entering a team :rolleyes:
It's a blessing in disguise for me personally but really bugs me

Ah that sucks,

Woddle

This was a fantasic day out and I hope my pictures do it justice. Raheny were clear winners of the mens senior, Tallaght took second. Raheny won the womens masters aswell with a sprint finish with Rathfarnham. Tallaght won the mens masters and the womens I think was dsd. Great way to spend the day

thirstywork

can we see the pictures anywhere?

Woddle

thirstywork wrote: »

can we see the pictures anywhere?

Within the next couple of hours, if the wife leaves me alone

http://www.racepix365.com/

Woddle

Raheny winners of the club relay mens senior


Tallaght AC winners of the club masters men


DSD senior women winners


This in my opinion was the best race of all with Raheny chasing down Rathfarnham to take the masters women

T runner

This in my opinion was the best race of all with Raheny chasing down Rathfarnham to take the masters women
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A wee bit of controversy here. The Rathfarnham athlete slowed after crossing what she thought was the line (there was no finishing tape or other indication of where the race was supposed to end). It turned out to be the first of 3 lines (2 for handover area).
The Raheny athlete realised that the line was still not crossed first and managed
to get ahead in the 10 metre dash before the Rathfarnham woman could respond.

The organisers remembered the finishing tape for the remainder of the races. Not the best end to a great race.

Hard Worker

The National Relays again proved to be a great days entertainment. Well supported by the Dublin clubs. Very exciting Womens Masters race as can be seen by Woddle's photo. Unfortunate way to win / lose a title. Good to see Tallaght winning both Mens Masters ( O/35 and O/50 ) titles and finishing 2nd in the Senior Men. Congrats to Raheny on winning the Senior Men in a new course record.
Woddle's excellent photos capture the great weather, crowd and competition.

christeb

Great pics Wod. I was there myself up until the 3rd leg of the Mens, pity I didn't see ya. Great win by Raheny. Thoroughly enjoyable and a very inspirational afternoon out

Stupid_Private

Bloody hell Woddle - 300+ pictures!! They're quality. Well done.

christeb

Here's me on the right on the pic with the white t-shirt, shades and yellow thing around my waist!

Mr Mister

Fair play Woddle, you're a legend. Id say everybody there managed to get in a photo. Any body have a link to the results? Not on the AAI site as per usual!

shels4ever

Mr Mister wrote: »

Fair play Woddle, you're a legend. Id say everybody there managed to get in a photo. Any body have a link to the results? Not on the AAI site as per usual!

Have a look at
http://www.rahenyshamrock.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1027&Itemid=36

Good running by Vinny Mulvey again 14:20 for 3 miles isnt too shabby..

Stupid_Private

The photos have now been filtered by clubs rather than the usual bib numbers. I've also added a Large Image option to make it easier to browse

Raheny
Clonliffe
Tallaght
DSD
Rathfarnham WSAF
Donore
Liffey Valley
Tullamore
Sli Cualann
Sportsworld
Crusaders
Finn Valley
Letterkenny
Ennis Track
Lucan Harrierrs
North Down
DCH

Anyone any clue who these are
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/3457788724/in/set-72157617052939442/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/3458019947/in/set-72157617052939442/?

My guess is that the red lads are North Down.

Will Boards AC be appearing on this list next year? Woddle will be banned from taking part however. He'll be on photo duty!!

Woddle

Boards AC will def be there next year, it was a great day out and I'm sure our O35 would have been mid table yesterday and for the senior men sure we just need to find 3 runners to keep Peckham company.

Slogger Jogger

Smashing pictures. What a service.

Birdsong

the guys in the red with the black are from Lucan Harriers

Hard Worker

The yellow with the blue sash are North Down.

thirstywork

christeb wrote: »

Here's me on the right on the pic with the white t-shirt, shades and yellow thing around my waist!

haha gas,I actually sold the Katana racers and socks to her.....:pac:

christeb

thirstywork wrote: »

haha gas,I actually sold the Katana racers and socks to her.....:pac:

Was down with Raheny for a little training run last night and this girl and another chap were doing a 10 mile road loop. Asked if I wanted to come with them? "Ehhh, I'm good thanks!!!"
I might actually have died

meathcountysec

Woddle wrote: »

Boards AC will def be there next year, it was a great day out and I'm sure our O35 would have been mid table yesterday and for the senior men sure we just need to find 3 runners to keep Peckham company.

Hows about giving the National AAI 10k in Navan on Sunday a lash?

Woddle

meathcountysec wrote: »

Hows about giving the National AAI 10k in Navan on Sunday a lash?

I'm hoping to but its 50/50 at the moment. Between taking photos, travelling for marathons in other countries and my new training regime, the wifes patience are at an all time low with yours truly

ps I do not blame her one bit, shes a trooper really

Hard Worker

Woddle wrote: »

I'm hoping to but its 50/50 at the moment. Between taking photos, travelling for marathons in other countries and my new training regime, the wifes patience are at an all time low with yours truly

ps I do not blame her one bit, shes a trooper really

Yeah, your poor wife. You forgot to mention all that time you spend on the internet also.:)

Woddle

Hard Worker wrote: »

Yeah, your poor wife. You forgot to mention all that time you spend on the internet also.:)

Yeah the internet thing is driving her mad, I was suppose to follow her up to bed 10 mins ago, so I better get going

but she has given me the all clear for Navan and the 10k so yay and she seemed in good mood so I chanced my arm at the t&t in Santry the following Sunday and I got the nod for that too but I got to bring the kids

Has anyone got the route for the National 10k

meathcountysec

Best I can do for route is...

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/ie/navan/508124039196453992

Its a 2 x 5K loop with finish on track at Claremont Stadium.

My goal is to get through lap 1 without being lapped :eek:

Stupid_Private

According to mapmyrun the route is pretty much flat. I would love to be racing this - damn you stupid marathon.

shels4ever

Stupid_Private wrote: »

According to mapmyrun the route is pretty much flat. I would love to be racing this - damn you stupid marathon.

+1
One thing about a marathon it does stop you racing . Haven't racced in ages now .

Magnet

I`m doin the nat 10k!
See you there
Hope its sunny...

Woddle

Magnet wrote: »

I`m doin the nat 10k!
See you there
Hope its sunny...

Best of luck tomorrow Magnet