Waterford Half Marathon 10/12/11

G-Money

Just spotted this. Was there not a half marathon on in Waterford over the last few weeks??

http://www.runireland.com/events/waterford-12-marathon-2011

Last year's thread

Buck

Think the recent race was the National Half marathon and this is the Waterford half marathon. Seems like the same route.
http://www.waterfordac.com/pages/Fixtures.htm#

ecoli

3 stars (average)

G-Money wrote: »

Just spotted this. Was there not a half marathon on in Waterford over the last few weeks??

http://www.runireland.com/events/waterford-12-marathon-2011

This one is held every year the one that was on recently was the AAI National championships which changes venue every year. This one from the reports I get every year is one of the best value for money and well organised halves in the country. It is one that is strongly making me consider moving back up in distance to give it a stab

rainbow kirby

Really enjoyed this last year, great value, fast course and the Rocky Road afterwards was amazing

Brianderunner

3 stars (average)

Coming back for this, really enjoyed it last year. But the big risk is the weather.

Sosa

Yes,its the same route folks but last year was postponed until Jan 15th due to inclement weather (thats an understatement)
but the club did offer a refund if the new date didnt suit

TheRoadRunner

Sosa wrote: »

due to inclement weather (thats an understatement)
but the club did offer a refund if the new date didnt suit

Or a free entry to this years race I'm hoping to make it down. Will be either a PB attempt or a handy run followed by many many many pints. Having said that if I PB I will be following the many pints route also

5h4mr0(k

Did it last year, or rather this year, and it was a great day. Worth the trip.

Good job they postponed it and got the good weather.

Nwm2

Is this a flat course? Might step up to this distance from 10ks, but would prefer a nice flat course for my first HM!

RacoonQueen

Nwm2 wrote: »

Is this a flat course? Might step up to this distance from 10ks, but would prefer a nice flat course for my first HM!

Relatively. There are 3(I think) hills in it, nothing too taxing.

opus

4 stars (good)

Signed up over the w/end, hopefully weather won't affect it this year.

BeepBeep67

Plan to get back down the Senior XC is the week before was always a risk they could've clashed.

DublinDilbert

Nwm2 wrote: »

Is this a flat course? Might step up to this distance from 10ks, but would prefer a nice flat course for my first HM!

Yep fairly flat, I just remember one big hill last yea at about mile 5 where you start the loop to turn around. It was fairly hard core last year with the wind and the rain. Felt great after it. Will probably sign up for it, hope this December is better than last...

Tec Diver

Brianderunner wrote: »

Coming back for this, really enjoyed it last year. But the big risk is the weather.

Don't you mean this year?

Tec Diver

I did my first Waterford half in Jan (postponed from Dec). It's essentially an out and back so the rain and strong wind was tough for the first 11k, but the whole way back it felt much better. Really enjoyed it, despite spraining my ankle 4k from the finish line.

elvis jones

Brianderunner wrote: »

Coming back for this, really enjoyed it last year. But the big risk is the weather.

Yes but a refund was no problem, i just popped off an e mail and got one straight away.

This will be my final race of 2011 and looking forward to it ( great price as well )

red face dave

3 stars (average)

Once I manage to get past this marathon I will be putting my name down for this. Best race off the year, and value for money. Plus get a good night on the beer afterwards

Brianderunner

3 stars (average)

elvis jones wrote: »

Yes but a refund was no problem, i just popped off an e mail and got one straight away.

Fine for you but what if you're flying from the UK? Dyou think ryanair will give me a refund :rolleyes:

RubyK

I really hope to do this one, was very disappointed to be injured for it last year, and I've already missed two halfs I wanted to do this year.

ecoli

3 stars (average)

Been hmming and hawing about this for the last few weeks but I have decided to hop in. Will be my first Half to actually race in Ireland and only my second to properly race ever.

Time to get the lead out with training though:D

shels4ever

ecoli wrote: »

Been hmming and hawing about this for the last few weeks but I have decided to hop in. Will be my first Half to actually race in Ireland and only my second to properly race ever.

Time to get the lead out with training though:D

Will prob be running this one too, Boards christmas session that night in waterford ?

elvis jones

shels4ever wrote: »

Will prob be running this one too, Boards christmas session that night in waterford ?

Straight home for me.........Dec is busy gig time so i'll be working. Hotel room booked so i'll have to cancel it:(

menoscemo

3 stars (average)

shels4ever wrote: »

Will prob be running this one too, Boards christmas session that night in waterford ?

That's a possibility, a few of us were thinking of having in Back in Dublin that night.....

elvis jones

menoscemo wrote: »

That's a possibility, a few of us were thinking of having in Back in Dublin that night.....

I should be playing rathe cheesy tunes in a city centre venue that night !

Brianderunner

3 stars (average)

menoscemo wrote: »

That's a possibility, a few of us were thinking of having in Back in Dublin that night.....

Yeah but we can have a few in Waterford first like we did in January. I'm not driving down, doesnt bother me

ecoli

3 stars (average)

I have a weeks holiday booked off work to taper for race/ "recover" after so count me in either way:D

runnerdee

Entries are being taken for the Waterford AC Half Marathon which is on December 10th at 12 noon. The race starts outside Woodies DIY store on the Cork rd and is a good fast flat course which after a 2 mile city route goes out toward Tramore and back in the main road finishing on the track at the RSC. It is the same course used for the National Half marathon held in September. Lots of Parking and Showers at the RSC with Refreshments and Prize giving at the Kingsfisher Leisure centre after. This race is not suitable for walkers as the course will only be stewarded for 3 hrs.
Entry fee €22 on line at www.runireland.com
€30 on the day

red face dave

3 stars (average)

Thread already open here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056395664

5h4mr0(k

red face dave wrote: »

Thread already open here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056395664

That's a link back to the start of this thread....

Are you trying to start a Waterford Marathon thread?

ecoli

3 stars (average)

5h4mr0(k wrote: »

That's a link back to the start of this thread....

Are you trying to start a Waterford Marathon thread?

I think the threads were merged by a mod (I think though because wasn't me:D)

ecoli

3 stars (average)

Confirmed for this- Target

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec:D

Who else in?

BeepBeep67

Confirmed for this- Target

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec:D
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85

TheRoadRunner

ecoli wrote: »

Confirmed for this- Target

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec:D

Who else in?

Ha ha. I'd just like to point out that Ecoli posted my time. Secondly 0.01 of a second will do

ecoli

3 stars (average)

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

Ha ha. I'd just like to point out that Ecoli posted my time. Secondly 0.01 of a second will do

Feel free to amend if you have a target time in mind I just thought that was an appropriate starting point

shels4ever

Confirmed for this- Target
ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec:D
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target

TheRoadRunner

ecoli wrote: »

Feel free to amend if you have a target time in mind I just thought that was an appropriate starting point

No I'd be more than happy with that at this moment in time

corny

Confirmed for this- Target
ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec:D
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105

Paid the price for chasing a time too fast for me in the Dublin half so i'm aiming for a more modest target this time around.

menoscemo

3 stars (average)

Confirmed for this- Target
ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec:D
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105
menoscemo- Sub 90

Pronator

4 stars (good)

Confirmed for this- Target
ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105
menoscemo- Sub 90
Pronator - Sub 80;)

tunguska

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105
menoscemo- Sub 90
Pronator - Sub 80
Tunguska - 75:xx

bluestone

3 stars (average)

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105
menoscemo- Sub 90
Pronator - Sub 80
Tunguska - 75:xx
bluestone - sub 105

TheRoadRunner

Pronator wrote: »

Confirmed for this- Target
Pronator - Sub 80;)

Ha, sub 75 is still sub 80 I guess

Tec Diver

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105
menoscemo- Sub 90
Pronator - Sub 80
Tunguska - 75:xx
bluestone - sub 105
Tec Diver - No target

I've been out since two weeks before the marathon and I'm still unable to run due to hamstring issues. Hopefully will be ok next week, hence no target time. It will be nice to run for fun again!

Brianderunner

3 stars (average)

ecoli - Sub 75
theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
shels4ever - no target
Corny - 105
menoscemo- Sub 90
Pronator - Sub 80
Tunguska - 75:xx
bluestone - sub 105
Tec Diver - No target
Brianderunner - sub 83

Should be good for this time if it clicks on the day.

itsalltrue

3 stars (average)

i hope to be running this and was wondering what chance there is of a good time. I ran 1:32:30 in the dublin half but was in the middle of marathon training and didn't tapper for it. In saying that it is my PB for that distance.

Is this a hard course compared to the dublin half?

rainbow kirby

itsalltrue wrote: »

Is this a hard course compared to the dublin half?

As long as the weather plays nice, it's easier.

Pronator

4 stars (good)

Defo no way I'll hit a sub 75 after Dublin, I'll have to stay away from you speedy boys in the first couple of miles otherwise I'll crash and burn but the pints afterwards, I'll hold my own there;)

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

Ha, sub 75 is still sub 80 I guess

tunguska

Pronator wrote: »

Defo no way I'll hit a sub 75 after Dublin, I'll have to stay away from you speedy boys in the first couple of miles ;)otherwise I'll crash and burn

You'll be grand, its a no pressure-just getting back into it-race so Im sure 75mins is on the cards. Plus I was planning on using you as my pacer.

Nwm2

theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
ecoli - Sub 75
Tunguska - 75:xx
Pronator - Sub 80
Brianderunner - sub 83
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
menoscemo- Sub 90
NWM2 - 90
bluestone - sub 105
Corny - 105
shels4ever - no target
Tec Diver - No target


Taken the liberty of sorting by target.

This is my first half, but McMillan/Daniels says I can do 1:25/1:24 based on my 5k time or 1:28 based on my 10k. So who am I to argue with the great men? Only running 3.5 hrs per week though, including 1 hour of 5-a-side, hoping my swimming and biking crosses over. So might be closer to 1:40 than 1:30

opus

4 stars (good)

theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
ecoli - Sub 75
Tunguska - 75:xx
Pronator - Sub 80
Brianderunner - sub 83
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
opus - sub 88
menoscemo- Sub 90
NWM2 - 90
bluestone - sub 105
Corny - 105
shels4ever - no target
Tec Diver - No target

Haven't really been worried about a target for this apart from trying to improve on last year. Been taking it pretty easy since the Berlin marathon & have gained a few kg so will be interesting to see how it goes in Dec.

Brianderunner

3 stars (average)

opus wrote: »

theRoad Runner - ecoli's finishing time -1 sec
ecoli - Sub 75
Tunguska - 75:xx
Pronator - Sub 80
Brianderunner - sub 83
BeepBeep67 - Sub 85
opus - sub 88
menoscemo- Sub 90
NWM2 - 90
bluestone - sub 105
Corny - 105
shels4ever - no target
Tec Diver - No target

Haven't really been worried about a target for this apart from trying to improve on last year. Been taking it pretty easy since the Berlin marathon & have gained a few kg so will be interesting to see how it goes in Dec.

You finish 14 mins ahead of me in Berlin and you set a half target 5 mins slower than mine? Get out of that and set a real target