Tom Walsh Memorial 10k Race 22/1/2012

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The Tom Walsh Memorial 10k road race and 5k Walk is planned for the 22nd Jan 2012 at 2pm in Caherconlish, Co. Limerick. All are welcome to participate in this inaugural event which is anticipated to have something for everyone. A Facebook page will be posted during the week with additional information.:)

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Follow us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Walsh-Memorial-10k-Run-5k-Walk/289098387795801?sk=wall

YFlyer

Cost and to who?

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Cost needs to be finialised but not considerable and this wil be for local charities

YFlyer

Thanks.

Be interested in racing it.

Tomwalsh10k

Hi Yflyer, Great to see the interest has started, would appreciate that you help get the word around. We are looking forward to the day.

YFlyer

Yeah sure Tom, I call you Tom lol? Will pass the word around at Limerick AC. You should put it up on the West Limerick AC facebook page as well.


Its John?

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Hi John yeah that wil be great I was in the West Limerick AC website to do exactly that but the site was very slow. If you good past the word around there it would be great thanks, by the way names John as well

YFlyer

Sorry, I'm Ray

I saw John on your facebook page.

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Cheers Ray

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There is a committee meeting on Monday evening the 12th Dec, after which more information about the race will be posted on boards.ie and facebook. Watch this space. John

Cartman78

Nice one - have spotted the road markings lately so looks to be a decent course

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Yeah it is a decent course, only 1 tough hill at approx 8k. The course is AAI certified and will post the course on Facebook in the coming days.

Cartman78

Yep...I know that particular hill very well...suffice to say it may affect pacing for a minute or two although any time lost can be more than made up for on the long gradual downhill afterwards

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Your spot on

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Cost of entry to race has been confirmed. It is 12Euro for the 10k race and 5Euro for the 5mile walk.

YFlyer

John I know your 2 brothers. I used to train with Mark many moons ago.

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It sure is a small world, Mark doesn't run as much as he used to, Des runs a bit he did a 1hr30min half marathin about 2 months ago, not bad without training,
John

YFlyer

Tomwalsh10k wrote: »

It sure is a small world, Mark doesn't run as much as he used to, Des runs a bit he did a 1hr30min half marathin about 2 months ago, not bad without training,
John

Thats well impressive. Vinny O'brien and myself should get him back training with us.

Ray

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Changing area and showers will be available on race day.

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I ran the 10k route this morning, the course is in good condition, there are 2 climbs which are managable at 5k and about 7k. Any lost time will be made up during the last kilometer which is mostly downhill to the finish line.

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Find link below to race poster.
http://www.cllsp.ie/Libraries/Flyers/Tom_Walsh_10k.sflb.ashx

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Online entry to the Tom Walsh Memorial 10k race & 5 mile walk is now open at
http://www.runireland.com/events/tom-walsh-memorial-10k-race-5m-walk-limerick


John

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The winners of the male & female 10k race will be presented with trophies by a relative of Tom Walsh that were won by him during his running career. Due to the historic nature of the trophies they are to remain in the trophy cabinet of the Caherconlish Millennium centre. One of these trophies is picture on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Walsh-Memorial-10k-Run-5m-Walk/289098387795801?sk=wall. The male & female 10k winners will also be presented with commemorative medallions.

pcollins01

Does the race start and end at Caherconlish Millennium centre?

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The start and finish lines are within 200 meters of the Caherconlish Millennium centre. On the day registration and post race refreshments will occur in the Millennium centre.

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For anyone interested in volunteering on race day there is a volunteers meeting in the Caherconish Millennium Center Thursday 19th Jan at 8:30pm. All are very welcome

Joeface

Doing this event ...first 10k of the year .

my confidence now rocked by a comment like "there are 2 climbs which are manageable" , that translates to awful steep . you will struggle .


i suppose no pain no gain.

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Hi Joeface,

There are not that steep you will manage them ok, dont worry take your time and when you conquer them you will have a great sense of achivement. see link below which may inspire you. John

http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/files/2012/01/poster-41.jpg

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Unfortunately due to unforseen circustances the volunteers meeting is postponed for tomorrow Thursday 19th, will let you know new date before race day

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All preparations for race day in Caherconlish are coming on well and the final touches will be completed over the next 2 days. We are expecting a big turnout on race day from the feedback we are getting from many of you. There will be marshals at all major junctions as you enter Caherconlish to direct traffic to car parking. The road to the Caherconlish Millennium Centre will be closed to all traffic expect residents. Car parking will be available at the Caherline GAA field located outside the village, Caherconlish Church & School and the local Credit Union. All we need now is good weather on the day.

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As a reminder you can register online at www.runireland.ie or register on race day between 12nooon and 1.30pm at the Caherconlish Millennium Community Center

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All preparations are in place for today and we are ready to run & walk. Great numbers coming today from Dublin, Killarney, Clare, Waterford, Cork, Tipperary and of course Limerick. Welcome all to our village in Caherconlish and we hope you all have a great day.

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Hi All, today was our first race in Caherconlish in the memory of Tom Walsh our local barefoot runner, 250 runners and 120 walkers participated. On behalf of the Caherconlish/Caherline community games committee and myself John Robinson I would like to thank everyone for participating, the volunteers without them this event would not happen, Caherconlish Millennium centre staff and the registration & finish line volunteers (you know who you are) & the family of Tom Walsh. We will post race times this evening, photos & videos will take a bit longer due to the volume of data. We would appreciate all feedback to make next years event even better, please email tomwalshmemorial@gmail.com with your suggestions. Thanks all, it was a great day. Can't wait for next years event. John

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Memory Lane Photography


some pics of the day https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=290832697639641&set=a.290832247639686.69406.109768922412687&type=1&theater

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Results are now available including photos of race day on Facebook. Well done to all.

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Find below link to a video clip of the first 31 runners over the finish line at the Tom Walsh memorial 10k.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Walsh-Memorial-10k-Run-5m-Walk/289098387795801?sk=wall#!/photo.php?v=2913754156513