The "flatline" Athlone Half Marathon – Sat 14th Sept 2013, 11am

blockic

Second running of this event, excellent race last year that was well received and some great positive feedback.

Entry is 20 euro, and entry closes on August 16th so not too far away if you want to enter.

Last year’s thread: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=80049447
Website: http://athlonehalfmarathon.com/joomla16/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/athlonehalfmarathon?fref=ts

Course Profile: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/336655727

blockic

Just a reminder to those interested that registration closes in 2 weeks for this.

Won't be long coming around!

RunningKing

Just signed up - looking forward to it.

drquirky

I'm in for this one as well. Looks like a sweet course.

claralara

The not so glamorous glamour couple are in

menoscemo

claralara wrote: »

The not so glamorous glamour couple are in

I'm in too.
I'll pace ya to 1:24:xx

claralara

menoscemo wrote: »

I'm in too.
I'll pace ya to 1:24:xx

It's a date

RunningKing

there'll be 3 of us so! (easy now........)

blockic

Nice one, looks like a great little crowd going to this now. Looking forward to it!

digger2d2

blockic wrote: »

Nice one, looks like a great little crowd going to this now. Looking forward to it!

Apparently I've been entered (said the nun to the bishop )

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Peckham

I'm also paid up. Three flat races for me - Monaghan, Athlone and the slightly more glamorous Chicago.

Krusty_Clown

Doing this one too, for the kicks....

pointer28

Signed up too, will stick with the 1:45 pacers and then add a few kms at the end for a two hour PMP run.

Did it last year too, great race, well organised, cheap and pan flat so ideal for my purposes.

belcarra

I'm in also...hopefully a good marker for Chicago!

Lets start a table for those that aren't in...

Peckham

This race is turning into a who's who of boardsies. Shall we make it interesting with a team competition? Everyone ranked on likely finish time, fastest runner paired with least fast, 2nd fastest with 2nd least fast etc. Cumulative time (or placing?) for each team. Winners get pride and bragging rights.

Marthastew

I'm also heading to Athlone:) but I'm taking the easier option of taking my time to enjoy the scenery and am doing the Full instead.

ThePiedPiper

Not entered just yet, but most likely will be..

belcarra

Marthastew wrote: »

I'm also heading to Athlone:) but I'm taking the easier option of taking my time to enjoy the scenery and am doing the Full instead.

Is MrStew coming along also?
What else is in your plans for the rest of the year?

Marthastew

belcarra wrote: »

Is MrStew coming along also?
What else is in your plans for the rest of the year?

He hasn't signed up yet but since all the fun peeps are going I'm sure he will. He's racing DCM this year. We are both currently trying to undo the damage of too much fun and relaxation on holidays. A lot of work to be done:eek:

How's the recovery going for you?

digger2d2

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Doing this one too, for the kicks....

I'm sure meno-lace-o'hanlon-froth-dnf-stew-stalker will pace you to a 1:24 too

belcarra

Marthastew wrote: »

He hasn't signed up yet but since all the fun peeps are going I'm sure he will. He's racing DCM this year. We are both currently trying to undo the damage of too much fun and relaxation on holidays. A lot of work to be done:eek:

How's the recovery going for you?

Finally beginning to get back to normal now. Important 6 weeks in front of me with this race intended to tell a lot given that both Chicago and it are flat courses (allegedly!).

digger2d2

RunForestRun wrote: »

Not entered just yet, but most likely will be..

That's meno's wish everytime the weekend comes around

Marthastew

digger2d2 wrote: »

That's meno's wish everytime the weekend comes around

Time to lay off the coffee Officer Digger;) It's only 9am and you're on fire already

blockic

Peckham wrote: »

This race is turning into a who's who of boardsies. Shall we make it interesting with a team competition? Everyone ranked on likely finish time, fastest runner paired with least fast, 2nd fastest with 2nd least fast etc. Cumulative time (or placing?) for each team. Winners get pride and bragging rights.

Great idea Peckham, for a bit of fun. We can do up a list of boardies running once registration closes and pair people off according to est. finish time.

Pity the cup is now with the beer milers and even worse, sitting proudly on TRR's mantelpiece!

statss

I'm signing up for this too today.

Emer911

Ah sure why not - sounds like it's going to be a big boards crew!

quinlivan

I just signed up for this today. €20 entry is a steal compared to €45 for the Galway Bay Half

Pronator

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Doing this one too, for the kicks....

Lucky I registered the other day. With you now confirmed a Tsunami of entries are sure to follow😉

belcarra

Pronator wrote: »

Lucky I registered the other day. With you now confirmed a Tsunami of entries are sure to follow😉

Already looking forward to the hot weather Krusty is bound to bring!:pac:

career_move

belcarra wrote: »

Lets start a table for those that aren't in...

P!ss off :mad:

antomagoo

Anyone else notice this in the FAQ section of the website, or am I just dreaming

Q: What does my entry fee include?

A: Race Entry, Timing Chip, Technical T Shirt, Finishers Medal, Water stations on the route, High 5 gels on the route, fruit, water and isotonic beer at the finish line and shower facilities after the race.

Peckham

Isotonic beer = Non alcoholic Erdinger I'd suspect. It's also handed out at end of Berlin Marathon

antomagoo

Peckham wrote: »

Isotonic beer = Non alcoholic Erdinger I'd suspect. It's also handed out at end of Berlin Marathon

Erdinger to launch an isotonic beer into UK on-trade

Everyday's a school day

wrstan

career_move wrote: »

P!ss off :mad:

+1

I had planned to do this, but have just discovered I have some pesky domestic commitment to attend to that day :mad:

DOCO12

antomagoo wrote: »

Anyone else notice this in the FAQ section of the website, or am I just dreaming

No your not dreaming did it last year and there is non alcoholic beer at finish line. Great race, so well run only thing I could fault was the start was a bit messy. But I think I read somewhere their changing that this year. Must sign up myself too

blockic

DOCO12 wrote: »

No your not dreaming did it last year and there is non alcoholic beer at finish line. Great race, so well run only thing I could fault was the start was a bit messy. But I think I read somewhere their changing that this year. Must sign up myself too

Contacted the organisers about the start this year as it was a bit messy and they are changing how it is accessed.

"Our plan is to walk you to the start area from the back of the registration hall as that way we get you all facing the right way and dont have any people caught in the wrong area. All this will be covered in the race briefing document when we have it finalised."

This should prevent the late runners bundling up at the front as the access will be from the back. Also they plan to set up sections at the start with the predicted times marked out.

iarmhi1975

Hi Doco,

We are organising the start differently this year. There will be different sections for the different paces and we will have a starting mat also.

We will also be making sure that water tables in the earlier miles have the tables spread out more to help avoid congestion.

We have added High 5 gels added on course as well this year.

We have big support from Boards AC. Thank You. Also Marathon Club of Ireland as well as from many running clubs around the country.

Atmoshere is driven from the people that attend with a little help from us so we will be sorted:D

martyboy48

Is there any taytos

Good luck to ye all, should be a good one with the little friendly comp ye are planning

I signed up for a different half the day before this was posted so will sit this one out

tunguska

Pronator wrote: »

Lucky I registered the other day. With you now confirmed a Tsunami of entries are sure to follow😉

Reckon I'll do this aswell. Not a fan of the course the race series half takes so this would do the job instead.

DOCO12

I'm in

Ross Runner

Im in.... could be a big crowd heading for Athlone on the 14th

blockic

Well this kind of took off!! :eek:

Facebook page says that the rate things are going they will reach capacity before close next Friday, so get in now if you're interested!

Should get a great team event going on here for some banter, loads are signed up.

I think someone has finally had their calling:

"We will have a best finish Line celebration Prize"

Pity TRR is sidelined at the moment. Maybe Aimman could be in with a shout! Get practising folks!

PaulieYifter

Right - I'm in too

Peckham

Okay, here it is - the boards.ie Athlone Half Marathon Team Challenge.

This is how it will work:

Step 1 - Sign up using the table below, indicating your username and projected finish time. Please specify this to an exact second so that we can avoid ties in the ranking.

Step 2 - Projected finish times will be subject to public scrutiny. Sandbaggers will be humiliated, over-optimistic dreamers will be subject to a more subtle form of humiliation. You may be requested to re-consider your projected time based on the general group feeling. Final arbitration rests with TRR (although he doesn't know that yet).

Step 3 - On Saturday 31st August (or whenever I get round to it shortly afterwards), those who have signed up will be ordered by projected finish time.

Step 4 - Fastest projected time will be paired with least fast projected time, 2nd fastest with 2nd least fastest. Pairings will then be published. If someone subsequently drops out due to injury or some meaningless domestic commitment, pairings will be readjusted. In the case of an odd number of entrants, I'll drop out of the challenge.

Step 5 - Two weeks of general banter will ensue and your training log will be monitored closely by your new best friend. This will undoubtedly continue around the start area on the day.

Step 6 - Run your heart out for the honour of your team on 14th September.

Step 7 - Winners will be announced once official finishing times are published. Winners will receive nothing as recognition of their achievement.


Sign up here:

Username|Projected Finish Time|Current PB for reference|When PB set
Peckham|1:19:42|1:21|Bohermeen 2012

menoscemo

Great stuff. Great for a bit of banter. I had a faster PB in Longford 2012 (only by 6 seconds mind) but I suspect the course was short so won't count it.
This time is a big ask for me, ran 1:27:11 in National half on Monday.

Username|Projected Finish Time|Current PB for reference|When PB set
Peckham|1:19:42|1:21|Bohermeen 2012
menoscemo|1:24:49|1:26:32|Bohermeen 2013

blockic

Right, i'll nail my colours too i suppose. I'd happily take sub 80 and run but I reckon I could get close to 79 based on what I saw there last year and my run on Monday. I would like to think the route is 90 seconds faster.

Username|Projected Finish Time|Current PB for reference|When PB set
Peckham|1:19:42|1:21|Bohermeen 2012
menoscemo|1:24:49|1:26:32|Bohermeen 2013
blockic|1:19:10|1:20:38|National Half 2013

career_move

I'm in

menoscemo

I meant to put 1:24:59

martyboy48

Must resist..... Must resist.........

career_move

martyboy48 wrote: »

Must resist..... Must resist.........

Resistance is futile .... go on go on go on go on go on go on go on

blockic

career_move wrote: »

I'm in

Have charleville lost a participant?!