Boardsie getogether for a headlit trail run

Slogger Jogger

Just putting this out there to see what the interest might be in a trail run by torchlight probably near the next full moon, which google tells me is 10th December? Its not a formalised event per se so I didn't see it falling in the Events space. (Feel free to move if you wish mods).

It'll be a chance for ye to try out your headtorches (see separate gear thread) and, touch wood, our local trail loop in Annacurra outside Aughrim Co. Wicklow will be completed to show it off. Also a chance for many of us to meet in person.

I ran 4 loops of it this afternoon. Link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/129452116

Our trail is built from local fundraising and is overseen by Coillte (no funding there unfortunately). A nominal contribution to the building work will apply (5 quid). I hope thats acceptable. Its not a commericial concern.

I'm not envisaging a race, but a social run, of 4 laps. If speedsters want to take off we'll have it marked out for you so no one goes astray.

And the pub is c. 100m from the start/finish point. Oodles of parking there too at Annacurra church yard.

BeepBeep67

Would love to but Waterford is on that day

menoscemo

That's the night of the A/R/T xmas beers.

YFlyer

National Novice the next day.

PaulieC

Is that 6 miles per loop or 6 miles in total ?

RacoonQueen

I'd sacrifice the christmas beers for this, alas, I may not be around that night anyway. Sounds good though.

Slogger Jogger

c 9k total. Around 2.25k per loop, c. 45m climb in each.
Ye can do it as a warmdown after your races.
Enjoy the beers in town guys.

Oryx

Also signed up for Waterford unfortunately. Love the idea though.

Micilin Muc

Would love to do this but I've no means of transport to and from Aughrim, unless I cycle!

menoscemo

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

c 9k total. Around 2.25k per loop, c. 45m climb in each.
Ye can do it as a warmdown after your races.
Enjoy the beers in town guys.

Meh, they are not even category 5 climbs

ultraman1

a lot of excuses there lads.....ill more the likly be there but u may have to hold my hand...

RacoonQueen

ultraman1 wrote: »

a lot of excuses there lads.....ill more the likly be there but u may have to hold my hand...

I've no headtorch. Or car.

RAL3

Great idea and would love to do a trail run at night or during day.

Unfortunately I cant make that night due to family event.

ultraman1

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I've no headtorch. Or car.

there is also the option of a torch lite run through the lawns in ballyer if any cant make it to annacurra.....

Slogger Jogger

I'd look after you Anto. If numbers are looking slight we could push it out til the new year.

ecoli

Love the idea but racing Waterford that day followed by beers.

earlyevening

I'm signed up for the Aware run that day. Probably wouldnt fancy a second run in the evening.

Almost certainly can do it if its on another day.

Slogger Jogger

Jaysus, its a crowded calendar in December. When is the running off-season exactly

PaulieC

what time are you thinking? I am interested to try it out, but the great Shaun WIlliam Ryder is playing that night...

Slogger Jogger

cambo_gueno wrote: »

what time are you thinking? I am interested to try it out, but the great Shaun WIlliam Ryder is playing that night...

cambo its probably not going to happen at this stage as so many boardsies have prior engagements (races, beers etc). Might seek to re-arrange in the new year.

Well it won't happen en masse, but I'm up for a run most evenings:)

BeepBeep67

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

cambo its probably not going to happen at this stage as so many boardsies have prior engagements (races, beers etc). Might seek to re-arrange in the new year.

Well it won't happen en masse, but I'm up for a run most evenings:)

Beers 1st and then a run in the woods