National Half Marathon Saturday Sept 3rd - Waterford

Sosa

From what i hear the National Half is coming back to Waterford.
After successfully hosting the even in 2008,its coming back...a bit like the Tall Ships
I presume it will be the usual half route that we have in December...but i dont know yet.

My Target race of the year.

Race website

funrunner95

nice one! and perfect training for the Waterford Marathon if that still goes ahead.

Sosa

funrunner95 wrote: »

nice one! and perfect training for the Waterford Marathon if that still goes ahead.

I think that got knocked on the head

deisefan

The half in December will still go ahead.

CorkRunning

Sosa wrote: »

I think that got knocked on the head

That's a pity. It would have been interesting to have a Marathon in Waterford although I guess getting the numbers might be a problem.

BrokenMan

Nice one, another excuse for a trip home

tHE vAGGABOND

is this an elite race for "irish half marathon champion", or just a cool name for a race anyone can take part in

RayCun

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

is this an elite race for "irish half marathon champion", or just a cool name for a race anyone can take part in

Anyone can take part, AFAIK. There was a fairly small field last year though...

Krusty_Clown

4 stars (good)

Excellent. Almost five weeks before my goal marathon. Bring it on..
I haven't raced a half marathon in almost 4 years.

Will this be in the city Sosa? Flat route?

Sosa

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Excellent. Almost five weeks before my goal marathon. Bring it on..
I haven't raced a half marathon in almost 4 years.

Will this be in the city Sosa? Flat route?

A small 2m loop in around the city and then out to tramore and back to the RSC
Link from Waterford AC half on Jan 15th ( same route used for national half in 2008 and WAC half in 2009,2010/11 )

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/63556428

ronnie085

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Excellent. Almost five weeks before my goal marathon. Bring it on..
I haven't raced a half marathon in almost 4 years.

Will this be in the city Sosa? Flat route?

Hey krusty, if it the same route as waterford half i put a link in the race profiles section, flat apart from a bit of hill near the half way point off the main road.

funrunner95

Sosa wrote: »

I think that got knocked on the head

Yeah thats a real shame, its an even bigger shame there still no marathons taking place in the south east (correct me if im wrong).

CorkRunning

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

is this an elite race for "irish half marathon champion", or just a cool name for a race anyone can take part in

It's open to anyone. See the results from 2008 HERE

That will give you an idea of the kind of times posted.

They are likely to get 500+ for this one. Huge number of runners in the catchment area....Waterford / Cork

RacoonQueen

3 stars (average)

Same weekend as Dingle but I may be roped into this. Don't see the point in going all the way to Dingle for any less than 50 miles anyway. :pac:

menoscemo

Hmmm, I love the course, but it's three weeks before Berlin (my goal marathon for the year).
Would that be wise?

shels4ever

menoscemo wrote: »

Hmmm, I love the course, but it's three weeks before Berlin (my goal marathon for the year).
Would that be wise?

No !

Sosa

CorkRunning wrote: »

It's open to anyone. See the results from 2008 HERE

That will give you an idea of the kind of times posted.

They are likely to get 500+ for this one. Huge number of runners in the catchment area....Waterford / Cork

I reckon closer to or over 1000...huge nubers will run fomr waterford and surrounding areas and alsys the hardcore that will travel,especially for a national event

menoscemo wrote: »

Hmmm, I love the course, but it's three weeks before Berlin (my goal marathon for the year).
Would that be wise?

You dont have to race menoscemo...maybe 3 easy and the rest at MP or a bit faster ?

rainbow kirby

Sosa wrote: »

You dont have to race menoscemo...maybe 3 easy and the rest at MP or a bit faster ?

You know that won't happen as soon as the adrenaline starts flowing :pac:

Tempted to give this a go myself. Could be a decent opportunity to have a go at 1:50.

BeepBeep67

4 stars (good)

Just bumping this one up as it's less than 2 weeks, hoping to run (I've entered), but carrying a strain.
Is the course confirmed as above?
Maybe the mods can amend the thread title to Saturday Sept 3rd?
Details here: http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?page_id=9434

RacoonQueen

3 stars (average)

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

it's less than 2 weeks

Ugh. How did that creep up so quickly.

Sosa

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Just bumping this one up as it's less than 2 weeks, hoping to run (I've entered), but carrying a strain.
Is the course confirmed as above?
Maybe the mods can amend the thread title to Saturday Sept 3rd?
Details here: http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?page_id=9434

Yes...its the waterford half route and the same route that was used when WAC held the event in 2008...i am looking forward to it

DAVID AKA MACKY

This will be my first half marathon so a real test of stamina and strength for me.Something to look forward to.

tombliboo83

DAVID AKA MACKY wrote: »

This will be my first half marathon so a real test of stamina and strength for me.Something to look forward to.

My first half also, what time you looking at?

KentuckyPete

Are there pacing groups this time? There was excellent pacing there at the race in January

groovyg

4 stars (good)

KentuckyPete wrote: »

Are there pacing groups this time? There was excellent pacing there at the race in January

doubt it its the national half organised by the AAI you pace yourself or pace off the people around you. The pacers they had at the previous one in Waterford was organised by the club themselves.

KentuckyPete

Yeah I thought that but then DCM is a national championship too and there's no shortage of pacers there...

tunguska

Whos doing this. Time for a roll call I think:

Tunguska

heffsarmy

I'll be doing this one, looking forward to it.

emerald007

4 stars (good)

When did they change the date?

Fieldsman

Well I maybe responsable as I contacted AAI office to complain as it clashed with the ALL-Ireland hurling final every year

KentuckyPete

Whos doing this. Time for a roll call I think:

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete

BeepBeep67

4 stars (good)

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)

RacoonQueen

3 stars (average)

Whos doing this. Time for a roll call I think:

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully)

Krusty_Clown

4 stars (good)

Whos doing this. Time for a roll call I think:

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP

Anyone interested in carpooling?

ShaneIRL

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL

KentuckyPete

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Anyone interested in carpooling?

Happy to carpool if you want to travel from Cork

I'm thinking of going at PMP too BTW - although that will be 6:55 or so pace in my case

Sosa

emerald007 wrote: »

When did they change the date?

WAC wanted the Saturday all along,AAI were holding out for the usual Sunday,that was the delay in announcing the venue officially....handy also that it does not clash with the Hurling for people although that does not affect us folke down here in the not so Sunny South East

Sosa

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with

tunguska

Hold on a second, its on saturday?? Jaysus that was a close one, would've missed it by a day.

Condo131

3 stars (average)

emerald007 wrote: »

When did they change the date?

The AAI National Half-Marathon Chp has been on the same weekend (1st w/e in Sept) for quite a few years.
Are you confusing it with the Waterford AC Half-Marathon which is on Sat Dec 10th?

Condo131

3 stars (average)

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)

cwgatling

3 stars (average)

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)
cwgatling - 1:24:59

devotional1993

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)
cwgatling - 1:24:59
devotional1993-travelling up sat and going on lash after...

Abhainn

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)
cwgatling - 1:24:59
devotional1993-travelling up sat and going on lash after...
Abhainn

Wally Runs

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)
cwgatling - 1:24:59
devotional1993-travelling up sat and going on lash after...
Abhainn
Wally Runs 1.45 you never know!

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

So I got my order confirmation for the half marathon but I can't seem to find any info about number collection, anyone know what the story is? Has anyone been sent an additional e-mails?

KentuckyPete

Cabaal wrote: »

So I got my order confirmation for the half marathon but I can't seem to find any info about number collection, anyone know what the story is? Has anyone been sent an additional e-mails?

Just turn up with your bit of paper at registration in the RSC on the morning I'd say - that's the usual form. The club run an excellent setup for this race - I assume it will be the same for the championship

Lex Luther

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)
cwgatling - 1:24:59
devotional1993-travelling up sat and going on lash after...
Abhainn
Wally Runs 1.45 you never know!
Lex Luther - 1:24

In the Woods

Tunguska
heffsarmy
kentuckypete
BeepBeep67 (injury permitting)
RQ - 1:39:59 (hopefully
KrustyC - Thinking of doing it at PMP
ShaneIRL
Sosa - Sub 80
Cabaal - Anything under 1hr 50min I'll be happy with
Condo(r)131 (alter ego Eagle262)
cwgatling - 1:24:59
devotional1993-travelling up sat and going on lash after...
Abhainn
Wally Runs 1.45 you never know!
Lex Luther - 1:24
In the Woods - hopefully the lower end of 1:2x

Sosa

Just posted tonight on the WAC facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/WaterfordAC

Waterford AC
Half Marathon Entries and number collections at the RSC on Friday 6pm - 8.00pm and Saturday from 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Stewards are asked to meet at the RSC at 12pm on race day.

Good luck to all competing on the day!