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Rock N' Roll Half Marathon 2015

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    #122
    Phoebas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    therighthook wrote: »
    Anyone else using a Garmin in the half that showed a longer distance than 21.1km? or maybe I need a new Garmin :-D

    My Garmin was showing 13.2x miles.
    I put this down to not taking the optimum path around corners etc.


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    #123
    therighthook
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭therighthook


    Mine was showing 13.4!! Should really start cutting those corners lol


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    #124
    28064212
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    therighthook wrote: »
    Anyone else using a Garmin in the half that showed a longer distance than 21.1km? or maybe I need a new Garmin :-D
    Consumer-level GPS is not accurate enough to measure a course

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    #125
    therighthook
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭therighthook


    I get that but it was never that far off! I will put it down to Garmin error - was just wondering if anyone else was off as most people use them as part of their routine - wouldn't be the first time a course was measured incorrectly! Will still take my time as it was an improvement on previous attempts - now for the 10mile on the 22nd :-)


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    #126
    paulers06
    Registered Users Posts: 548 ✭✭✭paulers06


    Mine was 13.3. I'm putting it down to not running be tangents. Something to practice


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    #127
    ultraman1
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    therighthook wrote: »
    wouldn't be the first time a course was measured incorrectly!)
    So because a floating satalite 3000 miles or so up in space fails to measure an exact distance on a watch on your wrist ur first thought is to blame the course measurers of the national championships..


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    #128
    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,845 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    So because a floating satalite 3000 miles or so up in space fails to measure an exact distance on a watch on your wrist ur first thought is to blame the course measurers of the national championships..

    But was it a dub or a lad from the country measuring the course, miles are longer in the country:D


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    #129
    ultrapercy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭ultrapercy


    average_runner wrote: »
    But was it a dub or a lad from the country measuring the course, miles are longer in the country:D

    They are only longer on foot, on a bicycle a mile in the country is actually shorter. Course measured 13.21 on my garmin. Typically a half will measure 13.14 to 13.3 if it has been officially measured. Interestingly the 5000 meter race at the national masters championships also measured long, I am drawing up a strongly worded letter to the organisers to complain.


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    #130
    therighthook
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭therighthook


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    So because a floating satalite 3000 miles or so up in space fails to measure an exact distance on a watch on your wrist ur first thought is to blame the course measurers of the national championships..

    oh relax! it is only a bit of banter, what I am running at has zero influence on the bloody results! All in all, it was a great experience for first time run in this event :D


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    #131
    ultraman1
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    ultrapercy wrote: »
    Course measured 13.21 on my garmin. Typically a half will measure 13.14 to 13.3 if it has been officially measured.
    Not being pedantic,but id say it was officially measured:)


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    #132
    Pink11
    Registered Users Posts: 723 ✭✭✭Pink11


    Great event. Think my favourite of the year so far.

    So well organised. Loved all the water/fuel stations.

    Great atmosphere, loved the course, a must for next year - to anyone on the fence!


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    #133
    davedanon
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    Pink11 wrote: »
    Great event. Think my favourite of the year so far.

    So well organised. Loved all the water/fuel stations.

    Great atmosphere, loved the course, a must for next year - to anyone on the fence!


    As a grizzled old cynic of a club runner, I can say that yes, it's a great course - if you're a fecking tourist who runs with a camera. For a runner who would like a decent time, it's awful. Yes, it's well-organised, but it's held first thing in the morning, so the crowds are non-existent. Having bands playing along the route is a pathetic gimmick, and in fact the whole R&R concept is a joke, imo. But each to his/her own.


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    #134
    adrian522
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    8:30am start is a bit of a pain, buses don't start on a Sunday until 9am, making everyone come to the expo is over the top as well, would be particularly bad if you are not from Dublin, even if you are it makes it tough.


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    #135
    davedanon
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    I remember the first year they held it, we were at the start in town and there was this tiny space that we were all trying to warm up in, and then this American asshole started bellowing at us to get into our pen for the start. That coloured my attitude to this event straight away.


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    #136
    ultrapercy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭ultrapercy


    Pink11 wrote: »
    Great event. Think my favourite of the year so far.

    So well organised. Loved all the water/fuel stations.

    Great atmosphere, loved the course, a must for next year - to anyone on the fence!

    It's amazing how opinions differ. The race was well organised but why would it not be ? There was a very poor atmosphere with very little crowd support, especially compared to DCM. The course is awfull. It's not just that it's a tough course, every course doesn't need to be pancake flat but it's pieced together. The mile section on the cycle path in the park is terrible and must be a right pain in the middle of the pack where it's really crowded. The park is a lovely place to run but this race picks the worst possible route trough it. When the race is over its just a mill with everybody going in different directions and almost impossible to find or meet people. Because of the early start we stayed in the gibson meaning we had to make our way back across the city to shower then back again to catch our train, point to point courses are an awfull inconsiderate idea with an 8.30 start it's a worse idea. There is no way in hell I would run this race if it wasn't a national championships. But, each to their own.


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    #137
    Krusty_Clown
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    ultrapercy wrote: »
    Interestingly the 5000 meter race at the national masters championships also measured long, I am drawing up a strongly worded letter to the organisers to complain.
    It was long. Very, very long.

    Congrats on your second national silver medal by the way. Great achievement.


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    #138
    niallo32
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭niallo32


    I really enjoyed it - it was my first half marathon so cant compare it against DCM but I enjoyed the bands and the general atmosphere


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    #139
    davedanon
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    niallo32 wrote: »
    I really enjoyed it - it was my first half marathon so cant compare it against DCM but I enjoyed the bands and the general atmosphere

    DCM will blow you away then.


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    #140
    niallo32
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭niallo32


    Cheers, can't wait now


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    #141
    Pink11
    Registered Users Posts: 723 ✭✭✭Pink11


    Ah sorry I didn't mean to imply it was better than DCM. I haven't done the half or full DC version yet but great to hear so many of you think it's even better!

    I just thought it was a fun event for me personally. It was something different and I appreciated it for what it is. I enjoyed the novelty and the course is not one I normally run so I enjoyed having a new route.

    I live in Dublin so of course it was really easy for me - and the free shuttle bus service was very handy and efficient. I can totally see how it would be pain for others though. But if anyone is reading this and has the option next year, I'd definitely say add it to your list!


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    #142
    quinlivan
    Registered Users Posts: 136 ✭✭quinlivan


    Anyone got a promo code for Marathonfoto for this event? :D


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    #143
    uvox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 975 ✭✭✭uvox


    This was my second Dublin RnR half marathon (and the second time I've run it one week after the San Francisco Marathon). It was fantastic event, well organized, and tough enough for a seasoned runner and newbie alike. Fantastic to see so many international competitors too. I've done DCM too and the RnR will stand you in good stead for it.


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