Run the Line 2015

summit2summit · 10-06-2015 2:20pm #1

Hi all, RTL 2015 is happening again. The date is Nov 28th and it will be held at Lamb Doyles Pub. The website will be updated over the next few weeks with all the details.

www.runtheline.ie

fletch · 11-06-2015 8:46am

One of my favourite races of 2014...will definitely be signing up

DubOnHoliday · 11-06-2015 8:57am

fletch wrote: »

One of my favourite races of 2014...will definitely be signing up

Mine too. Now the decision. Long or short

AdpRo · 11-06-2015 9:16am

Definitely in again, short course last year so has to be long course this year!

inigo · 12-06-2015 7:52am

I'm in!

summit2summit · 06-07-2015 12:20pm

Registration is now open. www.runtheline.ie

DubOnHoliday · 06-07-2015 5:12pm

summit2summit wrote: »

Registration is now open. www.runtheline.ie

Registered for the short again so I can see any improvement on last year. Not falling will be an improvement in itself!

I was new to trail running when I did this last year, and that led on to imra races. Highly recommend it.

crisco10 · 15-07-2015 3:01pm

Potentially silly question here (in a how-long-is-a-piece-of-string way), but how hard is the 26km? And what sort of training will it take to do yourself justive as newb to mountain running? For context, I've only ever really done road running up to marathon distance.

summit2summit · 18-07-2015 8:51am

crisco10 wrote: »

Potentially silly question here (in a how-long-is-a-piece-of-string way), but how hard is the 26km? And what sort of training will it take to do yourself justive as newb to mountain running? For context, I've only ever really done road running up to marathon distance.

Hi there! If you can do a marathon and do a few 10/15 k runs in the hills you will be fine. We cater for all abilities so whether your slow or fast or somewhere in the middle, you will be looked after by the kind people at DWMRT. Thanks

summit2summit · 18-07-2015 8:53am

Friday 31st of July is the final day of our early bird price. The price will go up from €25 to €35 so be sure not to miss out on one of the cheapest races you will get this year!

http://runtheline.ie/register/

crisco10 · 21-07-2015 1:53pm

summit2summit wrote: »

Hi there! If you can do a marathon and do a few 10/15 k runs in the hills you will be fine. We cater for all abilities so whether your slow or fast or somewhere in the middle, you will be looked after by the kind people at DWMRT. Thanks

Haha thanks.

Signed up...:-)

summit2summit · 31-07-2015 11:09am

REMINDER: Early bird price expires at midnight.

www.runtheline.ie/register

Thanks

S2S

summit2summit · 25-09-2015 10:01am

Good morning folks,

Just a head's up that RTL 2015 is over half full with still over 2 months left to the big day. We are sure to sell out in advance of the event so please sign up soon to avoid disappointment.

Thanks,

S2S

The Noble Nudge · 02-10-2015 9:38pm

Just signed up. Looking forward to it now!!

summit2summit · 06-10-2015 11:18am

RTL is now 2/3rds full with still 8 weeks to go. Be sure to sign up soon to avoid disappointment! Thanks

summit2summit · 09-10-2015 2:07pm

Course elevation profiles added to main site now:

http://runtheline.ie/course-map/

summit2summit · 12-10-2015 9:45am

RTL has now less than a 1/4 of entries still available. If you are still thinking about signing up, please remember to do so soon as the event will likely sell out once again.

Thanks,

S2S

Fudge74 · 12-10-2015 11:56am

Hiya
Quite possibly a stupid question, but is this event suitable for walkers?
Thanks

summit2summit · 12-10-2015 2:31pm

Fudge74 wrote: »

Hiya
Quite possibly a stupid question, but is this event suitable for walkers?
Thanks

Hi there, this event is being sold as a run but that's not to say walkers cannot take part too. In saying that, there will be strict time cut offs in place throughout the course so if you feel you will not make them, then maybe the walking option may not be for you. However, if you feel you can walk fast enough to meet the cut offs, then by all means register away

Cut off times can be found in the FAQ doc in the downloads tab of the site.

We also have dedicated walking events in January & March 2016(www.artoneillchallenge.ie / www.walktheline.ie) that you may also be interested in.

Thanks

S2S

12-10-2015 2:43pm

I'm quite interested in this but I don't do mountain running, would I be better sticking with the 13km?

I've done the Warrior's run in Sligo back in August (which is a 15km road & mountain run, and I'll have done the Dublin Marathon 4 weeks prior. So I've miles in my legs, but just the actual mountain stuff I'm wondering about.

Shuttle666 · 12-10-2015 2:57pm

Can't register online at the moment? Will try later at home in case it's work's security.

summit2summit · 12-10-2015 3:11pm

In reply to 'whoopsadaisydoodles':

Hi there, the 26K course is challenging but there are two aid stations along the way (one which you will pass through twice and another later on). If you feel you are up for it, you can always chose the 26K and then try and get out for a recce of it. If you feel the training is not going well or for whatever reason, you can always drop down to the short course on the day.

If you post either here or on the IMRA site (https://www.imra.ie/forum/topic/id/3982) you may find someone to go out a do a recce with you.

In addition to this, the RTL team may be taking people out for a casual paced run around the short course in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on the RTL site or FB page for details of this.

Thanks,

S2S

summit2summit · 12-10-2015 3:14pm

Shuttle666 wrote: »

Can't register online at the moment? Will try later at home in case it's work's security.

It seems OK on my PC. Let me know if you still have trouble later on, thanks S2S

The Noble Nudge · 12-10-2015 4:13pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'm quite interested in this but I don't do mountain running, would I be better sticking with the 13km?

I've done the Warrior's run in Sligo back in August (which is a 15km road & mountain run, and I'll have done the Dublin Marathon 4 weeks prior. So I've miles in my legs, but just the actual mountain stuff I'm wondering about.

You'll be grand....
If you can do a marathon you can do the 26km you will be tired as I did both last year and felt it in run the line...
You won't be doing minute miles that's the thing with the hills you can walk a bit and then run all while taking in beautiful scenery. It's tough enough and you'll need to focus....but do it just for the experience the first year and as long as you make the cut off times its grand.
What time are aiming for in the marathon???
As a marker I did the marathon under 4
hours and finished 26km run the line in under 3 hours.
I've only 16km in 2 runs the past two weeks and got injured on my 2nd run and I'm still aiming for the long course!!
It's tricky enough to navigate if you haven't done it before.
Hope to be up there this weekend but I'd say leave it till after you do the marathon at this stage as you don't want to injure yourself.
For the race bring a water rucksack as you'll have to be more or less self sufficient. It's a mountain run thing

You might not go back to the road.......

DubOnHoliday · 12-10-2015 4:51pm

If anyone wants to recce the long course this Sat morn early I'd be up for it.

Shuttle666 · 13-10-2015 9:41am

Tempting, but better be good before DCM

13-10-2015 9:52am

Yeh thanks Dubonhol, knowing my luck I'd break my ankle or something :P

DogSlySmile · 13-10-2015 10:05am

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

You'll be grand....
If you can do a marathon you can do the 26km you will be tired as I did both last year and felt it in run the line...
You won't be doing minute miles that's the thing with the hills you can walk a bit and then run all while taking in beautiful scenery. It's tough enough and you'll need to focus....but do it just for the experience the first year and as long as you make the cut off times its grand.
What time are aiming for in the marathon???
As a marker I did the marathon under 4
hours and finished 26km run the line in under 3 hours.
I've only 16km in 2 runs the past two weeks and got injured on my 2nd run and I'm still aiming for the long course!!
It's tricky enough to navigate if you haven't done it before.
Hope to be up there this weekend but I'd say leave it till after you do the marathon at this stage as you don't want to injure yourself.
For the race bring a water rucksack as you'll have to be more or less self sufficient. It's a mountain run thing
You might not go back to the road.......

I've done it twice and would say the course is well marked, no nav required. Just keep your eye out for flags or red tape, once you pass one get your head up and spot the next one.

inigo · 13-10-2015 10:17am

DogSlySmile wrote: »

I've done it twice and would say the course is well marked, no nav required. Just keep your eye out for flags or red tape, once you pass one get your head up and spot the next one.

+1 (and beware of following people who may not be running the race or who may have taken a wrong turn!)

I've done the short and long courses in the past. They are challenging but the rewards great. Nice mix of terrain, beautiful scenery and fantastic atmosphere. It's one of my favourite races and a year highlight. Chances are that you'll get back for more if you try it. It's sort of addictive!

The Noble Nudge · 13-10-2015 10:41am

DogSlySmile wrote: »

I've done it twice and would say the course is well marked, no nav required. Just keep your eye out for flags or red tape, once you pass one get your head up and spot the next one.

I meant for a training reccy and not on the day.

The Noble Nudge · 13-10-2015 10:46am

DubOnHoliday wrote: »

If anyone wants to recce the long course this Sat morn early I'd be up for it.

Ive to ease myself back in this week so cant commit this weekend as of yet...
How early is early to you.....

DubOnHoliday · 13-10-2015 10:53am

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Ive to ease myself back in this week so cant commit this weekend as of yet...
How early is early to you.....

8 ish!

The Noble Nudge · 13-10-2015 11:01am

half the day gone at 8 but my kind of early.....

DubOnHoliday · 13-10-2015 11:13am

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

half the day gone at 8 but my kind of early.....

I was gonna say 7:)

summit2summit · 13-10-2015 11:16am

DubOnHoliday wrote: »

I was gonna say 7:)

Bring your hat and gloves folks, feckin freezing out there!

fletch · 13-10-2015 11:18am

@summit2summit....just one point of sign-posting that could be improved upon from 2014 is the turn right into the forest at Craugh. I know I missed it last year and had to double back and a quick look on the strava flyby reveals I wasn't alone. Not complaining whatsoever...fantastic race...in my top 3 of 2014.

http://runtheline.ie/course-map/
"Once at the end of the board walk you will turn right. You will have forestry on your right and open mountain on your left. You will continue along a rocky trail for about 1.3k where you will then need to take a sharp right hand turn into the forest."

summit2summit · 13-10-2015 11:22am

fletch wrote: »

@summit2summit....just one point of sign-posting that could be improved upon from 2014 is the turn right into the forest at Craugh. I know I missed it last year and had to double back and a quick look on the strava flyby reveals I wasn't alone. Not complaining whatsoever...fantastic race...in my top 3 of 2014.

http://runtheline.ie/course-map/
"Once at the end of the board walk you will turn right. You will have forestry on your right and open mountain on your left. You will continue along a rocky trail for about 1.3k where you will then need to take a sharp right hand turn into the forest."

Thanks for that, I will pass onto the rest of the committee and we will have a look and insure this area is marked well. Thanks for your feedback.

For the rest of you, any feedback, prior, during or post event is most welcome, whether is be good or bad.

Thanks,

S2S

chris85 · 14-10-2015 6:47pm

Tempted by this but never done any mountain running but considering doing a Gaelforce event next year. Have done a few half marathons this year so may give the 13km course a shot.

DubOnHoliday · 14-10-2015 7:04pm

chris85 wrote: »

Tempted by this but never done any mountain running but considering doing a Gaelforce event next year. Have done a few half marathons this year so may give the 13km course a shot.

Go for it, you won't regret it...

Qwerty27 · 14-10-2015 9:08pm

Hi folks, been following this thread with interest! In same boat as other posters, have done a few half marathons recently in about 1:35 but no hill running, would the 26k be too much of a stretch for a beginner? Looking for a challenge but going by the times for the full race last year might be tough going!

Appreciate any advice! Thanks!

summit2summit · 15-10-2015 2:05pm

Final warning guys and gals, RTL is at 90% capacity and we expect to be sold out in the coming days. Please sign up soon to avoid disappointment.

We will be operating a waitlist for those that miss out and will post details on that soon.

www.runtheline.ie/register

Thanks,

S2S

Bulmers · 16-10-2015 11:30am

Qwerty27 wrote: »

Hi folks, been following this thread with interest! In same boat as other posters, have done a few half marathons recently in about 1:35 but no hill running, would the 26k be too much of a stretch for a beginner? Looking for a challenge but going by the times for the full race last year might be tough going!

Appreciate any advice! Thanks!

i'm the same as you on this, have done a few half mara's sametimes but just signed up..just need to get onto a few hills now between and Nov.

Seems to get great reviews for all that have done it!!

PaulieC · 16-10-2015 11:44am

Bulmers wrote: »

i'm the same as you on this, have done a few half mara's sametimes but just signed up..just need to get onto a few hills now between and Nov.

Seems to get great reviews for all that have done it!!

it's a fantastic race, especially if the weather is agreeable. The long route is tough though, with three big climbs, the first one being the longest, culminating with the trek up to Two Rock, which is a killer. Cruagh is pretty tough also, it's pretty boring fireroad that seems to go on forever. However, once you get on to the boardwalk, it's back to proper trail/hill running. I found the last climb (back up to Tibradden) to be the least difficult.

I would say sign up and see how you get on. If you're f**ked after the first climb, you can take the turn off for the short course.

The Noble Nudge · 16-10-2015 2:34pm

DubOnHoliday wrote: »

I was gonna say 7:)

Im out for tomorrow DOH still not right yet so another week off.....:(

DubOnHoliday · 16-10-2015 4:43pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Im out for tomorrow DOH still not right yet so another week off.....:(

Not a problem, I picked up a cold during the week so it suits me to leave it. Would be on for it next weekend.

The Noble Nudge · 16-10-2015 11:03pm

DubOnHoliday wrote: »

Not a problem, I picked up a cold during the week so it suits me to leave it. Would be on for it next weekend.

Sound I will keep you informed on my progress.

The Noble Nudge · 16-10-2015 11:07pm

Qwerty27 wrote: »

Hi folks, been following this thread with interest! In same boat as other posters, have done a few half marathons recently in about 1:35 but no hill running, would the 26k be too much of a stretch for a beginner? Looking for a challenge but going by the times for the full race last year might be tough going!

Appreciate any advice! Thanks!

At this stage sign on and unless you're doing DCM come up to Lamb Doyle's next weekend and join in on a reccy...
Can't recommend it enough do it for the experience first time out you won't be disappointed.
Hill running is far better than road. Some will run it all but you get a breather, technical terrain and descending on the long course you'll wonder how you are on some parts of it but it's great!
Do the 26km...ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Bulmers · 17-10-2015 6:52am

PaulieC wrote: »

it's a fantastic race, especially if the weather is agreeable. The long route is tough though, with three big climbs, the first one being the longest, culminating with the trek up to Two Rock, which is a killer. Cruagh is pretty tough also, it's pretty boring fireroad that seems to go on forever. However, once you get on to the boardwalk, it's back to proper trail/hill running. I found the last climb (back up to Tibradden) to be the least difficult.

I would say sign up and see how you get on. If you're f**ked after the first climb, you can take the turn off for the short course.

How long did it take you to complete? I see winner comes in around 2hrs so i'm thinking somewhere for me around 3.30 - 4 maybe.

summit2summit · 17-10-2015 5:11pm

This years Run the Line event is now sold out. Mail info@runtheline.ie with waitlist in the subject to be added to our waiting list. Thanks - RTL and DWMRT

summit2summit · 21-10-2015 10:25am

Due to unprecedented demand, we have had to close our waitlist for this years RTL. Thank you to those that mailed us and we will be letting you know in due course whether or not we can offer you a place.

For those that missed out, check out the teams other forthcoming events:

http://www.artoneillchallenge.ie
http://walktheline.ie

Thank you again for your continued support.

RTL & DWMRT

Qwerty27 · 21-10-2015 9:39pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

At this stage sign on and unless you're doing DCM come up to Lamb Doyle's next weekend and join in on a reccy...
Can't recommend it enough do it for the experience first time out you won't be disappointed.
Hill running is far better than road. Some will run it all but you get a breather, technical terrain and descending on the long course you'll wonder how you are on some parts of it but it's great!
Do the 26km...ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Cheers for the invite but not around Dublin this weekend unfortunately - have entered the full race, will try and fit in a few longish hill runs over next few weeks but fact that its sold out already suggests its very popular but challenging! Enjoy the run over the weekend!

Run the Line 2015

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