Meath Spring Half Marathon (Bohermeen) March 3rd

Darren 83 · 22-02-2013 6:39pm

MisterDrak wrote: »

Just wondering, how are people treating this race?

PB opportunity?
Just another Race ?
LSR ?
Easy sunday effort and a bit of a chat ?

PB opportunity for me.

Darren 83 · 22-02-2013 6:42pm

statss wrote: »

Targeting sub 1.40 so around 7.38 pace, all going well.

I would just taper next week no hard runs.

digger2d2 · 23-02-2013 11:00am

Just checking, did you all just receive a number and safety pins with no reference to what race they are for? I'm assuming the two numbers we received on Friday are for Bohermeen!

PippaChic · 23-02-2013 11:09am

digger2d2 wrote: »

Just checking, did you all just receive a number and safety pins with no reference to what race they are for? I'm assuming the two numbers we received on Friday are for Bohermeen!

Yes, same here - with a Cork postmark.

It's great we can just proceed to the start line without checking in!

shortstuff! · 24-02-2013 10:44pm

overpronator wrote: »

2h 15 pacers will be going along at about 10 min 15 a mile, have you done any training at this pace and how does it feel? Wiser men than me have said if you can keep that clip up for about 6/7 miles in training you have a decent chance of staying with them.

Thanks for the advise, I did my 12miler today with the intention of doing the first 6 at around 10:15 pace, felt great at the end of the 6 so kept going, pace dropped slightly with a fair few hills but avg 12mile at 10:30 pace so was delighted and will follow the 2hr15 pacers, can't wait now!

chinguetti · 24-02-2013 11:47pm

Just checking if anyone else didn't get their number yet as I have received anything yet. Anyone know if they are still sending them out and that it will be falling through the door tomorrow?

meathcountysec · 25-02-2013 12:03am

This race should reach its limit within the next 24 hours. If you're not in you can't run.

overpronator · 25-02-2013 12:40am

chinguetti wrote: »

Just checking if anyone else didn't get their number yet as I have received anything yet. Anyone know if they are still sending them out and that it will be falling through the door tomorrow?

Mine showed up Friday, got an email letting me know it was posted earlier in the week.

Darren 83 · 25-02-2013 10:18am

chinguetti wrote: »

Just checking if anyone else didn't get their number yet as I have received anything yet. Anyone know if they are still sending them out and that it will be falling through the door tomorrow?

I got mine Friday, also got a email if you registered before or on the 18 Feb it will be in the post if not you will have to collect it race day.

Darren 83 · 25-02-2013 10:21am

shortstuff! wrote: »

Thanks for the advise, I did my 12miler today with the intention of doing the first 6 at around 10:15 pace, felt great at the end of the 6 so kept going, pace dropped slightly with a fair few hills but avg 12mile at 10:30 pace so was delighted and will follow the 2hr15 pacers, can't wait now!

Well done Shortstuff, just take it easy this week keep your self well rested for the race

statss · 25-02-2013 10:27am

Mine arrived Friday too - number 300 odd

ac20 · 25-02-2013 11:16am

Really looking forward to this. Bohermeen AC events have always been superb. Im in two minds about how to go about Sunday. I have Barcelona Marathon on March 17th. Do I push this Sunday and try achieve a PB (my best at the half is 1.41.44)? Any advice would be welcome. Ideally I would have preferred the half to be yesterday.

Aimman · 26-02-2013 4:33pm

chinguetti wrote: »

Just checking if anyone else didn't get their number yet as I have received anything yet. Anyone know if they are still sending them out and that it will be falling through the door tomorrow?

Maybe the cat ate it.

chinguetti · 26-02-2013 6:16pm

Aimman wrote: »

Maybe the cat ate it.

Nope he doesn't eat the mail unless its covered in tuna:D.

Checked with my bank and despite getting a confirmation email saying i'd entered, the money never left my account. So i've entered now i think.

The_Boy_Wonder · 26-02-2013 10:31pm

ac20 wrote: »

Really looking forward to this. Bohermeen AC events have always been superb. Im in two minds about how to go about Sunday. I have Barcelona Marathon on March 17th. Do I push this Sunday and try achieve a PB (my best at the half is 1.41.44)? Any advice would be welcome. Ideally I would have preferred the half to be yesterday.

Two weeks out is a bit tight for racing a half. There was a three week gap between the two races last year and I raced both. The general rule of thumb is a day recovery per mile, so there wouldn't be much to spare with the fortnight. You wouldn't want to tweak something. Maybe run the half at marathon pace? Tricky one to all. Best of luck either way

You enjoyed Barcelona so much you are back for more! Any more of the Drogheda crew travelling back this year? Barca at home this time or are you catching the B team again

digger2d2 · 27-02-2013 10:06am

Aimman wrote: »

Maybe the cat ate it.

No, he's on a strict diet as he's aiming for a 1:29 in.Bohermeen!

ac20 · 27-02-2013 10:51am

The_Boy_Wonder wrote: »

Two weeks out is a bit tight for racing a half. There was a three week gap between the two races last year and I raced both. The general rule of thumb is a day recovery per mile, so there wouldn't be much to spare with the fortnight. You wouldn't want to tweak something. Maybe run the half at marathon pace? Tricky one to all. Best of luck either way

You enjoyed Barcelona so much you are back for more! Any more of the Drogheda crew travelling back this year? Barca at home this time or are you catching the B team again

Cheers for that advice, Yes I dont want to tweak anything.MP may be the best .
Yep three of us going over. Ive got a ticket for the Nou Camp this time round so Im looking forward to that too.

ultraman1 · 28-02-2013 10:17am

chinguetti wrote: »

Just checking if anyone else didn't get their number yet as I have received anything yet. Anyone know if they are still sending them out and that it will be falling through the door tomorrow?

Not long now until the Meath Spring Half Marathon and 5km. We hope you are looking forward to the day....

Some of you may have received your race number in the post, if you registered before the 18th of Feb. Do not worry if you have not received a race number in the post, as they will be handed out on the morning of the event.

statss · 28-02-2013 10:29am

any luck on getting a pacer on board for a time between 1.30 and 1.45?

Walsht · 01-03-2013 12:55am

Yes pacer confirmed for 1.30, anyone that didn't get their numbers in the post can pick them up on race morning from 9.30 also don't forget to collect your tee shirt and goodie bag before the race. Soup tea coffee will be provided but also have a Jacket potatoe man coming at a reduced cost to Athletes and spectators.