Raheny 5, Sun 25 Jan 2015

christeb

Time to open this one up as it's my next goal race. Will be trying to dip under the 30.

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Some good (albeit 10k) McMillan workouts are here, which I'll be giving a bash in the run up to it also.

Who else is running it?

Wubble Wubble

I'll be there, for the third year in a row. If I beat my previous efforts I suppose I'll be happy enough.

RayCun

Great race, it would take a lot to make me miss it
Will be part of an invading force this year

runinfinity

What's the course like? Could be worth considering as an incentive to keep up the training over Christmas!

RayCun

runinfinity wrote: »

What's the course like? Could be worth considering as an incentive to keep up the training over Christmas!

The course is very fair

Its a great race, huge crowds, lots of support on the way around, great atmosphere, chocolate in the goody bag at the end...

RayCun

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FBOT01

Signed up and also targeting sub 30!

runinfinity

RayCun wrote: »

The course is very fair

Its a great race, huge crowds, lots of support on the way around, great atmosphere, chocolate in the goody bag at the end...

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Firedance

RayCun wrote: »

The course is very fair

Its a great race, huge crowds, lots of support on the way around, great atmosphere, chocolate in the goody bag at the end...

I beg to differ, there was no choclate in my bag last year....i was very upset :-) all the rest is true, lovely course, great crowd etc. I'll be back hoping to smash last years time.

KJ

I'm thinking of signing up. It would be my first race that was more than 5k so it will be a nice challenge and a stepping stone to try a 10k eventually.

MisterDrak

Just registered.

Better get back training so...

Calvin Johnson

Signed up - probably my favourite race of 2014.

laura_ac3

Really wanted to do this last year but I was injured. Already signed up for this year and looking forward to it.

Killerz

This will be my winter target race all going well. Looking forward to it, great event.

This Fat Girl Runs

What are buses on a Sunday like to Raheny? I'd love to sign up for this but if I can't get to it from town, there'd be no point right?

RayCun

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

What are buses on a Sunday like to Raheny? I'd love to sign up for this but if I can't get to it from town, there'd be no point right?

the DART leaves you five minutes walk from the race centre

This Fat Girl Runs

RayCun wrote: »

the DART leaves you five minutes walk from the race centre

Oh brilliant! Thank you!

Count me in then

Joeseph Balls

Would love to do this. Havnt ran further than 5k but could make this my goal.

KielyUnusual

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Would love to do this. Havnt ran further than 5k but could make this my goal.

Just another 3k extra and you've two months to go. Sign up now and go for it. It's a great race.

Hope to make it three in a row this year myself. Ideally the weather will be a bit better than the last two. You really feel those gale force winds out by the coast.

KJ

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Would love to do this. Havnt ran further than 5k but could make this my goal.

Do it. We can make the leap past 5k together. My aim is to do this and then at some point next year, go all out and do a 10k.

Dub13

I plan on this been my first race of 2015, first time doing it but its my area of the city so know the course. Its nice to have a race to look forward to.

MKDTH

Any idea if there is a closing date for entries? I've noticed on the registration page that they do not accept entry on the day.

2014 injuries mean I will leave most races as late as possible to enter.

Cheers

christeb

MKDTH wrote: »

Any idea if there is a closing date for entries? I've noticed on the registration page that they do not accept entry on the day.

2014 injuries mean I will leave most races as late as possible to enter.

Cheers

They accept 'em on the day (I've been inputting them the last few years :P), but like all these things, it's polite to register before then.

Joeseph Balls

KJ wrote: »

Do it. We can make the leap past 5k together. My aim is to do this and then at some point next year, go all out and do a 10k.

KJ, only seen your post now. I've the same plan. This will be the 3rd race we've been in together i think, we need boards vests:D

Timmaay

MKDTH wrote: »

Any idea if there is a closing date for entries? I've noticed on the registration page that they do not accept entry on the day.

2014 injuries mean I will leave most races as late as possible to enter.

Cheers

I'm fairly sure online entry only closes the night before the race.

KJ

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

KJ, only seen your post now. I've the same plan. This will be the 3rd race we've been in together i think, we need boards vests:D

Haha yeah we definitely need matching tops. Since that post I have signed up for this and gone for the Wicklow Gaol Break 10k.

Joeseph Balls

KJ wrote: »

Haha yeah we definitely need matching tops. Since that post I have signed up for this and gone for the Wicklow Gaol Break 10k.

Did you do the 10k? How was it?

KJ

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Did you do the 10k? How was it?

Oh not yet. I signed up for one. Its in March I think. I figured if I sign up then I won't keep putting it off.

tunney

Sending the walkers off twenty minutes before the runners - do they get in the way?

RayCun

no, they're strung out and up on the path by the time we catch up

gerard_65

RayCun wrote: »

no, they're strung out and up on the path by the time we catch up

I suppose thats expected on the northside:pac::pac::pac::pac:

ultraman1

RayCun wrote: »

no, they're strung out before we catch them

R walkers subject to the same stringent drug testing as us joggers...(beat me to it ger)

Stevo1983

Making this my first race of 2015, will sign up next week.

This Fat Girl Runs

I forgot to mention I'm officially signed up for this. A little worried that I'll finish dead last...again (not this race, a different 5 mile club race) as club races tend to be faster, but that's not going to stop me! Wild horses couldn't drag me away!

HelenAnne

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

I forgot to mention I'm officially signed up for this. A little worried that I'll finish dead last...again (not this race, a different 5 mile club race) as club races tend to be faster, but that's not going to stop me! Wild horses couldn't drag me away!

hope you enjoy it! (It's my club's race) First, as you know coming last doesn't matter, it's happened to lots of us, but actually I bet you won't be - it's a big race (normally over 3,000) and there are quite a few walkers, so there are sure to be both runners and walkers behind you. Enjoy!

diego_b

Myself and my wife signed up for this tonight, looking forward to it!

colin32

Will be signing up to this once I get paid next week

Hope it's a warm dry day. Was a bit chilly last year

Hannibal Smith

Just signed up!

RedRunner

One of the best races on the calendar but I would say that, it being my club's race. Won't be running unfortunately ,due to injury but will probably be there in some shape or form volunteering.

Joeseph Balls

Is there much parking around the area? il have to travel by car

charkee

parking is fine in the area

colin31

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Is there much parking around the area? il have to travel by car

Get there early. It's always a pain to park in the village

Joeseph Balls

colin31 wrote: »

Get there early. It's always a pain to park in the village

Thanks Colin.

smashiner

Signed up before Christmas when I had an injury, now sorted and back running and really looking forward to this. It will be my 4th year in a row to do this race, as I feel that it is a great motivator to get you off the couch early in the year and kick start your program after the selection boxes and trifle........

IMO...bring a small bottle of water/lucozade for a sip to keep the mouth and throat moist as I can't remember seeing a water station last year (could be wrong on that mind you). To be fair it is only 5 miles, but I tend to need a drop of water after 3-4 miles :-).....just my own preference/ experience.

A really friendly and well organised race with a cracking goodie bag afterward........bring it on!!

vanderlyle

My first time running this - one week to go and I'm excited! Could someone tell me where the start/finish is? The route is posted on their facebook page but it's not clear where the start finish is.

Found this on mapmyrun, is it the right route? mapmyrun.com/ie/portmarnock-l/raheny-5-route-201608

christeb

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

FBOT01

vanderlyle wrote: »

My first time running this - one week to go and I'm excited! Could someone tell me where the start/finish is? The route is posted on their facebook page but it's not clear where the start finish is.

Found this on mapmyrun, is it the right route? mapmyrun.com/ie/portmarnock-l/raheny-5-route-201608

Yep that's the right route alright. The Start/Finish area is at the top left corner of the small loop as you look at the map...the junction of All Saints Drive and All Saints Park.

Best of luck and of course, ENJOY!!!

FBOT01

christeb wrote: »

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

Good man, B. I better try keep you in sight so. Seeya Sunday!!!

beertons

I'd like to do this, won't know till the Friday if I can get up though.

Joeseph Balls

Really looking forward to this. First 5 mile race. Hoping for under 40.

MisterDrak

christeb wrote: »

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

Good man B, the old inverse taper approach...