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Boards AC XC Team

  • 22-07-2009 07:39PM
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭


    Just wanted to get an idea of number that plan to run the Dublin Novice XC and maybe the inters/Seniors.

    Teams will be picked closer to the date but the plan is to have more then one team , The A Team will be our strongest and will be the 6 fastest Board AC runners that are available to run. If you plan to race stick your name below, Note you must be a paid up member of Boards AC to run :).

    Thanks to Tergat for helping out with a training plan for this, this will be posted on the Boards blogspot in the coming days.

    If you plan to race stick your name below, Note you must be a paid up member of Boards AC to run :).

    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34



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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,095 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    shels4ever wrote: »
    Just wanted to get an idea of number that plan to run the Dublin Novice XC and maybe the inters/Seniors....Note you must be a paid up member of Boards AC to run :)...If you plan to race stick your name below, Note you must be a paid up member of Boards AC to run :).

    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34


    Cool... do you have to be a Boards AC member to run though ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    Cool... do you have to be a Boards AC member to run though ;)
    Well to be on the Boards AC team yep ;) . But you could support us if your still afraid of joining ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34
    Peckham|Most recent race was in February :o - Garda CC 4 mile|24:58


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,492 ✭✭✭Woddle


    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34
    Peckham|Most recent race was in February :o - Garda CC 4 mile|24:58
    Woddle|MSB 5k|19:25


    My race points calculator actually gives my 800m race as the best performance, I ran it in 2:31 but I think the 5k might be more relevant. Well done on getting this up and going and it gives people plenty of time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,103 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Although I can't run Boards AC in AAI events I did notice in the Raheny clubhouse last night that they have a list of about 20 races where they expect their best team to turn and target some prizes.
    As you have started this for the XC you should consider half a dozen races, championships and open, so folks can build them into their plans.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 610 ✭✭✭figs


    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34
    Peckham|Most recent race was in February :o - Garda CC 4 mile|24:58
    Woddle|MSB 5k|19:25
    figs|BHAA NCF Floodlights 5k - March '09| 21:34


    Have only ever run one cross country race, under floodlights and first race for years, so would hope to improve on that time if I did it tomorrow! Once DCM '09 is finished, I'd like to do a bit of shorter stuff for the winter, and will happily make up the numbers for the BAC team if needed!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Can you please post dates for the races? Thanks much.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    Can you please post dates for the races? Thanks much.

    The Approx date for the Dublin Novice as far as i know is 4th of Oct which is the first of the championship races (Novice, inter and Senior)


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    I've never run XC so I'm afraid too and I've been too lazy to join Boards AC. I might come and be your cheerleader though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭bren74


    ecoli wrote: »
    The Approx date for the Dublin Novice as far as i know is 4th of Oct which is the first of the championship races (Novice, inter and Senior)

    From what I've got from various sites and heard from others - this is the XC schedule to the best of my knowledge - open to clarifaction !

    Sun October 4th Dublin Novices XC
    Sun October 11th Dublin Intermediate XC
    Sun October 18th Gerry Farnham XC
    Sun October 25th Leinster Novices XC
    Sun November 1th Leinster Intermediates XC
    Sun December 5th National Novices XC


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Best of luck guys. Love to give it a go sometime, but it's sandwiched between two marathons.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Count me in.

    I'll not give you a time for for a race now though although there are a few to choose from in one of the other threads. I'll be a few months out of actual running training by then though so no telling what time I'd be capable of doing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,612 ✭✭✭gerard65


    figs wrote: »
    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34
    Peckham|Most recent race was in February :o - Garda CC 4 mile|24:58
    Woddle|MSB 5k|19:25
    figs|BHAA NCF Floodlights 5k - March '09| 21:34
    Gerard65|4m XC January|27mins


    As you know I've been sick/injuried up till now. Might have a more up to date time for you before the event.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    figs wrote: »
    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34
    Peckham|Most recent race was in February :o - Garda CC 4 mile|24:58
    Woddle|MSB 5k|19:25
    figs|BHAA NCF Floodlights 5k - March '09| 21:34
    Gerard65|4m XC January|27mins
    Robinph|To be put through tests on his retun from playing in the snow||


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


    bren74 wrote: »
    From what I've got from various sites and heard from others - this is the XC schedule to the best of my knowledge - open to clarifaction !

    Sun October 4th Dublin Novices XC
    Sun October 11th Dublin Intermediate XC
    Sun October 18th Gerry Farnham XC
    Sun October 25th Leinster Novices XC
    Sun November 8th Leinster Intermediates XC
    Sun December 5th National Novices XC

    Adjusted date for Leinster Inter XC


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭Slogger Jogger


    Feck it, I've have been interested in taking part but I've registered for the DCM so the dates for these CCs aren't the best for aspiring marathoners :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭Stupid_Private


    bren74 wrote: »

    Sun October 4th Dublin Novices XC
    Sun October 11th Dublin Intermediate XC
    Sun October 18th Gerry Farnham XC
    Sun October 25th Leinster Novices XC
    Sun November 1th Leinster Intermediates XC
    Sun December 5th National Novices XC

    It' a very tight calendar if you want to take part in more than just novice. Thankfully I don't have to worry about the intercounties or the euros!! I haven't seen the dates appear on the Dublin athletics site yet and the AAI ones are generally a guideline for the county championships. Here's what they have. All the assumptions are mine.

    Sun Oct 4 County Cross Country (assume Novice)
    Sun Oct 11 County Cross Country (assume Inter)
    Sun Oct 18 Gerry Farnham
    Sun Oct 25 Provincial Cross Country (assume Novice)
    Sun Nov 1 County Cross Country (assume Senior)
    Sun Nov 8 Regional Cross Country (assume Inter)
    Sun Nov 15 Regional Cross Country (assume ?? Senior? No idea)
    Sun Nov 22 Inter Counties
    Sun Dec 5 Novice Championships
    Sun Dec 13 Euro XC


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


    OCTOBER
    4th : Recommended date County Novice, Masters, Even ages

    11th : Recommended date County Intermediate, Uneven ages

    25th : Definite date Leinster Cross Country Championships (even ages, Novice, Master)

    NOVEMBER
    1st : Recommended Date County Senior

    8th : Definite date Leinster Cross Country Championships (uneven ages, Intermediate)

    22nd : Definite date AAI Cross Country Championships (even ages, Junior & Senior Inter-Counties)

    DECEMBER
    6th : Definite date AAI Cross Country Championships (uneven ages, Novice)

    Its up to individual counties when they schedule their own championships. Meath senior is on in December.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,841 ✭✭✭Running Bing


    This is a little earlier than I expected. The date doesnt really suit me so Ill put my name down provisionally. Basically if you need me to make up a team I have no problem running but if Im not needed I might choose not to do it.

    Name|Seasons Best Race|Time
    Shels4ever|Raheny Mid summer 5k|20:34
    Peckham|Most recent race was in February :o - Garda CC 4 mile|24:58
    Woddle|MSB 5k|19:25
    figs|BHAA NCF Floodlights 5k - March '09| 21:34
    Gerard65|4m XC January|27mins
    Robinph|To be put through tests on his retun from playing in the snow|
    Running Bing|Tom Byrne 5k-June 09| 19:16


    My 800m (2:19) and mile (5:16) are better performances but I imagine the 5k would be more relevant.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Racing Flat


    Last few years Dublin Novice has been last Sunday of September; Dublin Masters (over 35) first Sunday in January.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭bren74


    Last few years Dublin Novice has been last Sunday of September; Dublin Masters (over 35) first Sunday in January.

    Was there a change in the schedule for the Dublin Novices last year to accommodate the Rathfarnham 5k? I see both are on the same date this year


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Racing Flat


    bren74 wrote: »
    Was there a change in the schedule for the Dublin Novices last year to accommodate the Rathfarnham 5k? I see both are on the same date this year

    The recommended County Novice date is always first Sunday in October, but individual County Boards can change that as they wish. Don't know why it's been changed in the last few years, possibly to facilitate Rathfarnham 5k, but no harm to have 2 weeks between the Novice and Intermediate anyway if you ask me.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    October is going to be a busy month....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Racing Flat


    shels4ever wrote: »
    October is going to be a busy month....

    You've got to pick and chose wisely so you're not wrecked by the time the big one comes around first Sunday of December.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    You've got to pick and chose wisely so you're not wrecked by the time the big one comes around first Sunday of December.

    Thats a good point, if thats the target race ;)


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Since my last race in Bristol in the middle of June where I did 38:33 for the 10k I've only been out running three times since due to being very busy "playing in the snow". Today though without any other training I did manage 42:51 in a pretty hilly 10k race in Queenstown. Certainly not the recommended way of preparing for racing but I'll submit that time for the BAC selectors consideration for now.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,612 ✭✭✭gerard65


    robinph wrote: »
    Since my last race in Bristol in the middle of June where I did 38:33 for the 10k I've only been out running three times since due to being very busy "playing in the snow". Today though without any other training I did manage 42:51 in a pretty hilly 10k race in Queenstown. Certainly not the recommended way of preparing for racing but I'll submit that time for the BAC selectors consideration for now.
    So you've been arsing about in the snow for weeks and can come out and run under 43mins for 10K? YOU MAKE ME SICK:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    gerard65 wrote: »
    So you've been arsing about in the snow for weeks and can come out and run under 43mins for 10K? YOU MAKE ME SICK:D
    Would be great if this fella stopped playing in the snow and focused on running ;) I'd say a 28'ish min 5 mile would be possible :)

    Will you have much time to train over the next few week?


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Things are about to get very busy with the "playing in the snow" now as we get closer to the next exam. I am trying to get out and run on any days when there is not much else on though, just there is not many of those kind of days.

    I'll try my best to keep the standards of BoardsAC up though whilst I represent the club abroad.


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    I downgraded to the 5k for todays race series in Queenstown and managed 2nd place in 20:13 so that should be a slight improvement in my chances with the team selectors.


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