Eddie Murphy Memorial Marathon and Ultras Sunday 16/11/2014

ger664

We have opened the event earlier this year as there has been a lot of interest with regard to the race. Places again are limited so be warned. Once we hit 150 entries we will close off. Entry is only available online and no entries under any circumstances will be taken on the day.

Half Marathon, Marathon, 30 mile, and Double Marathon distances

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Ron DMC

Having just read the previous years' threads and race reports, this looks like a must-run for the calendar.

Now to decide between the 30-miler and the double...

Oisin11178

very unique race, 1 of the better races around

opus

4 stars (good)

Entered the 30-mile version today as really enjoyed it last year. Mind you that little hill got fairly trying on the last few runs of the loop

TFBubendorfer

4 stars (good)

Doing the 30 miler 3 times was enough.
I've had it with the fun runs and signed up for the double

ultraman1

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

Doing the 30 miler 3 times was enough.
I've had it with the fun runs and signed up for the double

I'm still gettin flash backs,my counseller says I'm still not ready to go back

mossym

signed up for the half last year but an injury meant i never made it to the start line. really tempted to go again this year to make up for it, but the missus is due with our second the week before. then again, i'm only over the road...hmmmmm...:)

TFBubendorfer

4 stars (good)

ultraman1 wrote: »

I'm still gettin flash backs,my counseller says I'm still not ready to go back

I've had those flashbacks all throughout 2013 and doing last year's race was the perfect medicine to get rid of them

chavezychavez

4 stars (good)

A few of us from the Kerry Crusaders decided in a pub, late at night, last January that we would sign up for the double, which we did.
If anything, this is in itself, a good advertisement for the damage that drink can do to a man - directly and inadvertently.

ger664

Hi All
Registration for this event is filling up fast, with limited numbers please make sure you get registered soon to avoid disappointment. Online registration only no registration available on the day.

belcarra

Ger - what time is the HM starting at?
Still a few spots left in that?

ger664

Start Times:
Double: 7 A.M.
30 Miler: 11 A.M.
Full: 12 P.M
Half: 2 P.M

Spots still available in all races

5h4mr0(k

3 stars (average)

In for the half.

ger664

Just a reminder to people. Online registration only, no registration on the day. Currently there is only 30 spots left.

Bawnmore_Ent.

This will be my first attempt at an Ultra, and my 3rd Marathon. My first marathon was in June, I finished on a time of 3:45 at a pace of 5:25min/km. I finished Dublin in 3:22, an average of 4:47 min/km.

What pace should I am for, for 30 miles? I was thinking about 5:11 min/km which is 4Hrs10mins.

ger664

Bawnmore_Ent. wrote: »

This will be my first attempt at an Ultra, and my 3rd Marathon. My first marathon was in June, I finished on a time of 3:45 at a pace of 5:25min/km. I finished Dublin in 3:22, an average of 4:47 min/km.

What pace should I am for, for 30 miles? I was thinking about 5:11 min/km which is 4Hrs10mins.

Have you factored in the wee hill ?

Bawnmore_Ent.

Is it worse than Dublin? my phone shows total climb 350 metres

ger664

Bawnmore_Ent. wrote: »

Is it worse than Dublin? my phone shows total climb 350 metres

Its 70ft * 30 :eek:

Bawnmore_Ent.

Found this link on munsterrace

4.bp.blogspot.com/-TI5KAy8PO38/UlfaiMWllOI/AAAAAAAAhFU/iJnD9rEvpM8/s1600/Marathon_profile.jpg

looks like approx 40 ft (12m) * 30 = 1200ft (360m), about the same, I would say.

TFBubendorfer

4 stars (good)

ger664 wrote: »

Have you factored in the wee hill ?

There's a hill? Where?

opus

4 stars (good)

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

There's a hill? Where?

It seemed to be getting steeper & steeper for me last year after lap 26 or so

belcarra

belcarra wrote: »

Ger - what time is the HM starting at?
Still a few spots left in that?

Won't be able to make it down for this after all Ger.
Hope ye get decent weather and that the hill disappears for the day!:)

ger664

hi All

Registration will close on Friday Night. Details on the race will be emailed, posted here and Facebook on Thursday Night/Friday Morning

Ger

5h4mr0(k

3 stars (average)

It was another great Eddie Murphy Memorial. Well done to all at BMOH. Savage winning time for the ultra! The hill have to be harder next year.

TFBubendorfer

4 stars (good)

5h4mr0(k wrote: »

It was another great Eddie Murphy Memorial. Well done to all at BMOH. Savage winning time for the ultra! The hill have to be harder next year.

There's a hill? Where?

opus

4 stars (good)

5h4mr0(k wrote: »

It was another great Eddie Murphy Memorial. Well done to all at BMOH. Savage winning time for the ultra! The hill have to be harder next year.

Yup a well run event again. Bit of sunshine was a nice surprise! My only complaint was that the guy playing the music half-way up the hill (that some people appear not to have noticed!) stopped when I was around half way though.

Pretty sure I got my best lap time when the speakers were blasting out 'Whole lotta Rosie' as I got to the bottom of the hill

Must saw I'm in awe of the double marathon runners who were well into their race by the time I arrived in Sixmilebridge. Congrats to Thomas on a great result!

Personally I finished around a lap ahead of myself from last year so happy out with that.

ger664

On behalf of the organising committee and BMOH I would like to thank all the participants for another memorable race in Sixmilebridge.

Again we apologise for the unavailability of the Finishers Medal but these will be posted to all finishers in the coming week.
We will be using the address that was used in the online application so if that differs please advise by sending an email to bmohathleticsclub@gmail.com

I would also like to thank John from RedTag timing, he has the hardest job of the day and has never let us down.
Results are available here

chavezychavez

4 stars (good)

Unreal day, unreal event and unreal adventure.
Never thought I'd see the day I put a 52.4 under my belt, but how could you not succeed with that much support around you all the way along the course.
Well done to all at BMOH, a day second to none.
Now to shave off this blasted mohican

TFBubendorfer

4 stars (good)

Thanks to everyone at BMOH for yet another fantastic day at the bridge. I don't know how they manage to keep 4 distances going with people starting at different times, even accommodating early starters, and still have a flawless event (well, apart from the medals, but I let you off on that ), but somehow they do.

chavezychavez wrote: »

Now to shave off this blasted mohican

Ah, I liked the sight of you two guys running together, both sporting the same mohican hairstyle.

I also have a race report. http://rubbishrunner.blogspot.ie/2014/11/back-at-bridge.html

Bawnmore_Ent.

Lovely event, great support from marshals on the way around. The dj guy half way up the hill played some great tunes, pity He finished up so early. That "wee hill" slowly wore me down over 30 laps. My first Ultra completed, and my sanity still in reasonable tact 😊 no more marathons for a while, wife's orders

vinol

What an epic day. My first attempt of more than 26.2 was here last year for the 30 miler, and boys did I struggle.
Not enough to put me off though, came back this year to run the 52.4 with 4 of my club mates, all five of us virgins to the ultra craic. Still buzzing, can't wait to plan my next challenge. We'll definitely be back to the Bridge next year for more loop the loops. Thank you BMOH for a fantastic day.

opus

4 stars (good)

chavezychavez wrote: »

Now to shave off this blasted mohican

Nice one, yourself & your buddy certainly stood out! Maybe you should keep it

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

I also have a race report. http://rubbishrunner.blogspot.ie/2014/11/back-at-bridge.html

Good read, was glad to see you finally acknowledged the existence of the "hill" somewhere!

TFBubendorfer

4 stars (good)

opus wrote: »

Good read, was glad to see you finally acknowledged the existence of the "hill" somewhere!

Must have missed it the previous 90 times ....

lostintipp

4 stars (good)

Did this for the first time this year and thought it was excellent.
I only did the half (had to keep apologizing to people for this who were telling me i was flying when passing them) as i was unsure how the legs would be after Dublin but i think i would have managed at least the marathon given the support and atmosphere on the course.
Will certainly come back next year and do a proper run

ger664

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