Portumna Forest Run(s) 16th June

eoin ryan

Anyone coming for a run in the woods...?
http://www.runireland.com/events/2010-06-26/portumna-100km-and-u-marathon
Race website

Gonna give the 50k a lash
Getten excited about this test :pac:

BrokenMan

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I'm planning to give the 50K a go

Oisin11178

4 stars (good)

Ill be down, dont know what ill do yet. Great race.

RacoonQueen

Was considering doing one of these earlier in the year. Shame it's a week before Dunshaughlin, would love to give one of these a shot.

Conleth5

I have a knee injury and only 3and half weeks to Belfast marathon. Was gonna cycle for training. My last long run is on Sunday , has anybody any idea about how long I should cycle for to make up for my training?

RacoonQueen

By the way this event has it's own event website now - http://www.forestmarathon.com/news.html

A mod might put it in the OP.

RayCun

at your feckin' beck and call, am I?

Have entered Cork. That will be only my second, after DCM last year. Is 12 days enough recovery time? When it's described as a forest marathon, is it on tarred road?

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

I think I've become unhinged after Connemara Marathon, I'm seriously considering entering the 50km of this.

Ok Connemara didn't go so well but then I did never properly train for the hills, I figure on a much flatter course like this i should be ok.....and hell whats another 8km ontop of my previous longest distance. :pac:

NoGutsNoGlory

might enter the 50k... whats the course like??

jonny99

I loved this one last year,i'd highly recommend it folks,a fair course,well stocked with water etc. and a RD who knows what he's doing, and the 50k is probably as good place as any to try out an ultra,considering that you cross the finishing line 10 times..
And you get to run alongside 100k running legends:p

locteau

New website is now up :

http://www.forestmarathon.com (also portumnamarathon.com)

Let me know if things are missing or you want something added to it.... remember it's only me doing it so don't ask for wonders, just basic relevant info.

Seb

RacoonQueen

locteau wrote: »

New website is now up :

http://www.forestmarathon.com (also portumnamarathon.com)

Let me know if things are missing or you want something added to it.... remember it's only me doing it so don't ask for wonders, just basic relevant info.

Seb

Can you change the date to July 7th please. I can do it that weekend.

locteau

did not think about that one

Oisin11178

4 stars (good)

Ran the course again yesterday. Great place to run.

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

Its likely a long shot but due to work commitments looks like there's no way I can do registration the evening before the event, is there anyway I can get my number etc the morning off at all does anyone know? Looking at doing the 50km.

runlily

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am also doing cork n da 50k all going good n no injuries !
fab run, very flat n its all soft underfoot

locteau

Cabaal wrote: »

Its likely a long shot but due to work commitments looks like there's no way I can do registration the evening before the event, is there anyway I can get my number etc the morning off at all does anyone know? Looking at doing the 50km.

Yes you can, just email us on info@sportsireland.ie

ned_strange

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Id like to try the 50 but am unsure what training to put in on top of marathon distances, has anyone any advice or recommend a website with some.

TFBubendorfer

ned_strange wrote: »

Id like to try the 50 but am unsure what training to put in on top of marathon distances, has anyone any advice or recommend a website with some.

The training for a 50K is exactly the same as for a marathon.

ned_strange

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TFBubendorfer wrote: »

The training for a 50K is exactly the same as for a marathon.

thanks
Thats good to know, I think ill give it a go. Any tips on pace compared to marathon?

menoscemo

ned_strange wrote: »

thanks
Thats good to know, I think ill give it a go. Any tips on pace compared to marathon?

Just a bit slower so you can cover the extra 4.8 miles. Not much slower mind you.

TFBubendorfer

ned_strange wrote: »

thanks
Thats good to know, I think ill give it a go. Any tips on pace compared to marathon?

If I recall correctly, Mick Rice says 3 seconds per mile, but Mick's not human.

About 10 seconds per mile slower should see you through comfortably. Slower than that and you're not trying, faster than that at your own risk.

ned_strange

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Thanks lads, signed up now. 50k and for less cost than photos from Limerick! bargain.

seanin4711

havent done much since connemara what does Seb wreckon?
I think i will register!
schhhh!
dont tell the missus!!!

when is the deadline for registrations?

locteau

ok Guys,

I think I finished the new website, with the new course, all info and FAQ with all questions I received in the last few years.

Let me know :
www.forestmarathon.com

I have most of the accommodation in a radius of 25km

Only issue I have is people keep asking me how to get there from outside the country !

Sebastien

Oisin11178

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Seb im doing the mourne way ultra the week before and am thinking of giving the 100k a bash. It will probably kill me. Can i have the option of stopping at 50k and getting a 50k time?

locteau

Well it is a AAI race so don't think I can do this. You will definitely get you the time for the 50km and certify it but not sure about official results.

Sebastien

Mick Rice

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With Limerick and Kildare done this is my next target. Had a nightmare here last year (of my own making). Learnt that stepping off a long haul flight and into a race is not really a good idea:-)

Unsure of what race to have a go at but think the 100km looks tempting.

Oisin11178

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locteau wrote: »

Well it is a AAI race so don't think I can do this. You will definitely get you the time for the 50km and certify it but not sure about official results.

Sebastien

I think ill just jog the 50k so. Am i right in saying ill be the first to do all 3 races if i do the 50k:D

doctorchick

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Oisin11178 wrote: »

I think ill just jog the 50k so. Am i right in saying ill be the first to do all 3 races if i do the 50k:D

Ahh, but did you do last years 5K - surely you would need that for the complete dinner service

On that note, Seb, are you doing the 5K again this year ?

locteau

Not sure who did the 3 or not but good thing to check out when I get a chance.

regarding the 5km, it is organise by the local youth cafe using our course in the afternoon to fundraise money.

Yes it will be on at 4pm so that most of marathon / ultras will be finished and it might bring some fresh air for the last few people on the course.

Sebastien

Bugsy2000

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Hi Seb,

I'm just wondering if the ultra's will be posting an official marathon time (will we be passing over mats for the 26.2m mark). I'll be running the 50k but have yet to run a marathon so I'll be curious about my time.

Cheers.

locteau

Hi Bugsy2000,

Unfortunately this won't be possible. the 50km and 100km course records every 5km and would be too expensive to have an extra mat.

But this is not a bad idea we could have a small marker for 8 laps and 2k195m but could confuse the marathon runners who start in town this year.

Sebastien

susie_ro

I'm a hapless American, going to Dublin for a meeting and was hoping to find someone interested in carpooling from Dublin to Portumna (area) for the 100k. Will probably stay near there 2 nights. Will pay all expenses (susie_ro@yahoo.com)

RacoonQueen

In Donadea they had a second clock just after 2k that marked the marathon distance if I remember correctly. Marathon runners wouldn't have to know what it was for.

Obviously with the 50k and 100k starting at different times it's not as simple, it would leave the 50k runners with some maths to do but it could always be used to mark the marathon distance.

locteau

Hey Susie !

Did you check all the accommodation on the site ? www.forestmarathon.com

Just to let you know, We know have a permit for camping on site. Just email us to book your place for free. info@sportsireland.ie

Regarding clock, the Math is quiet simple as the starts are every 2h on the dot.... or you miss your start. I will try to get more clocks but not sure if timing company will have 3 of them.

But good idea

doctorchick

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locteau wrote: »

I will try to get more clocks but not sure if timing company will have 3 of them.

Seb, I may know of a friendly local athletics club that will probbaly have one available

Aimman

locteau wrote: »

Hey Susie !


Just to let you know, We know have a permit for camping on site. Just email us to book your place for free. info@sportsireland.ie

That sounds like a good idea, I might go for that for the Friday Evening and get to see the 100k and 50k start

locteau

If you did not see this :

http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=25355

"Attention Ultra Runners

Monday, May 21st, 2012
A meeting of ultra runners will take place at the Athletics Ireland offices on Thursday 31st May at 7.00pm. Athletics Ireland is now co-ordinating ultra running and the meeting will assemble a committee on this matter. The committee will be tasked with dealing with all ultra running matters. Please confirm attendance to patryan@athleticsireland.ie"

I hope most Portumna Ultra runners will go to this. I am sure it will be great to work together and developing Ultra running in Ireland.

locteau

Hi Guys,

I need to build a new playlist now...... I have a PPI permit and can play everything I want but need to submit it ! or radio is ok.....

So let's rock and roll the song list now.

Sebastien

Bugsy2000

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Nice one! There has to be some Muse, Florence & The Machine, maybe even some Creedance, just maybe.

Plug In Baby - Muse
Hysteria - Muse
New Born - Muse
Dog Days Are Over - Florence
All My Life - Foo Fighters

Anything by Creedance Clearwater Revival for those lazy miles in the middle and maybe Bonkers by Dizze Rascal just to mix it up a bit.

I could go on all night but anything by the above will do for me.

Oh yeah, throw in the Doors , Hendrix & ya can't go wrong with some Dead Weather.:)

Insane1

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Bugsy2000 wrote: »

Oh yeah, throw in the Doors

+1 :cool:

locteau

New participants list updated on www.forestmarathon.com

Check it just in case please.

Also new race numbers designed.......:D

frigged

Hi lads,
Thinking of signing up for this, I'm just wondering what the paths are like? Does it get quiet soggy under foot if raining or whats the story?

Mick Rice

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frigged wrote: »

Hi lads,
Thinking of signing up for this, I'm just wondering what the paths are like? Does it get quiet soggy under foot if raining or whats the story?

It's always been firm and smooth underfoot if not always dry:-)

Cabaal

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Hey guys, first time taking part in this event and I'm doing the 50km.

Whats the deal with the loop, can I just leave gels etc at the loop start point and get them as I loop around or whats the situation?

jonny99

Cabaal wrote: »

Hey guys, first time taking part in this event and I'm doing the 50km.

Whats the deal with the loop, can I just leave gels etc at the loop start point and get them as I loop around or whats the situation?

Yes, you can.

hunnymonster

Hello world!

locteau

Hi Everybody,

I am relaxing in France before the storm next week..... I will hop to send an email to all participants then.

Watched a very interesting ultra race in France which I would like to replicate and had a good chat with the race director here.

Talk to you soon and I will reply all queries by email in the next two days, once my legs recover from my 30km off road run and real rock climbing

Seb

locteau

List updated :

https://docs.google.com/a/sportsireland.ie/file/d/0B69iaPLRSu8FVEloVUlpLWZOT1U/edit

Sebastien