The Boards Bull Island Run, 6th August '16@2pm

tang1

In a follow up to the Boards Canal run I'd thought we'd change location and incorporate a few social beverages into the equation this time around. Date and time above with a meeting point at the monument across from Clontarf Garda Station running to Bull Island and back and onto Harry Byrnes for some rehydration?

Suggestions on rehydration location are of course welcome, was my favourite watering hole during my 14 yrs working in the area so I plumbed for there.

overpronator

Hopefully make this one. Excellent boozer choice too, I lived in Marino for a couple of years and it was my favourite pub in the area.

Firedance

Good man tang that all sounds good to me and the D3 crew won't need to arrange transport

Murph_D

Fair play, great choice for run and beverage. I reckon the run you describe is about 4-5 miles (or longer depending on how far down wall/Dollymount) so should be enough energy left over to lift a glass or two.

RedRunner

Fantastic. I'm in :-)

aquinn

Excellent, I love Harry Byrnes.

Singer

Tentatively in! I might run commute there to make an LSR out of it

spaceylou

Sounds great, unfortunately I am away that weekend Enjoy the run (and beverages)

Duanington

Fair play Tang - I'll be there for this one

annapr

Great suggestion Tang, and good choice of pub, but... Might not be in Dublin that week... .

MisterDrak

Nice, ill limp along for a mile or 2, and a few pints.

Just checked and there is a 3.8m tide @ 2:50 that day, but it should still be ok to run at the top of the beach, on the soft stuff.

FBOT01

Good man, B. I'll hopefully be around to join in on this one. Alfie Byrne Road to Bull Wall and back is about 4 mile. You could make it 5 or 6 by heading out along the wall for a bit. Alternatively if people want to do a little longer I'd say DD would give them a tour of St Anne's he pretty much knows every inch of it at this stage. I'll be passing on any beach running or offers by you to give tours of your auld stomping grounds in the dunes :P

tang1

FBOT01 wrote: »

I'll be passing on any beach running or offers by you to give tours of your auld stomping grounds in the dunes :P

TbL and Murph have been there more recently than me, they might know the best spots now!!

tang1

Giving this a bump folks, two weeks from today, if your interested just add your name. Hopefully we can get similar numbers to the Canal run earlier in the year:

GOING:

tang1

RedRunner

GOING:

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Singer

GOING:

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Redrunner
Singer

Firedance

GOING:

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Redrunner
Singer
Firedance

Kennyg71

Going

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Redrunner
Singer
Firedance
Kennyg

denis b

Kennyg71 wrote: »

Going

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Denisb

Look forward to this.

laura_ac3

Going

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Laura_ac3

annapr

laura_ac3 wrote: »

Going

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Laura_ac3

Laura, are you skipping the run and going straight to Harry's?

Bummed we will miss this!

aquinn

Going drinking

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Redrunner
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Kennyg
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aquinn

RedRunner

aquinn wrote: »

Going drinking

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aquinn

I might have to settle for just the run as there is a clash with the Dubs match which throws in at 6pm. Bummer.

annapr

RedRunner wrote: »

I might have to settle for just the run as there is a clash with the Dubs match which throws in at 6pm. Bummer.

Oh good point, R. Harry's has plenty of screens anyway so should be busy that day.

aquinn

annapr wrote: »

Oh good point, R. Harry's has plenty of screens anyway so should be busy that day.

What? Dubs match?

I'm out. Thanks.

denis b

Arrgghhhh...haven't missed a champo game since 2001!!!!! Will make the run but will have to jog on off to the game then.

tang1

Just giving this one last bump folks, if it interferes with people's GAA plans or doesn't suit others we can leave if for another day?

Younganne

i was waiting to see if i could make it but more GAA plans getting in the way, U12 semifinal, much more important that the Dubs match!!!;)

Singer

I'm still in.

RedRunner

I'm still in. Time will be tight for me though. If it could be brought forward an hour that would help me no end but can still do 2pm if that suits the majority.

Is there a specific route planned yet?

tang1

RedRunner wrote: »

I'm still in. Time will be tight for me though. If it could be brought forward an hour that would help me no end but can still do 2pm if that suits the majority.

Is there a specific route planned yet?

Was thinking down Prom, onto woodenbridge down beach to Bull Island exit, down to junction with James Larkin Rd turn and come back? Yay or nay?

RedRunner

tang1 wrote: »

Was thinking down Prom, onto woodenbridge down beach to Bull Island exit, down to junction with James Larkin Rd turn and come back? Yay or nay?

I'm coming from beyond that junction so would be heading away from home on return section. What I might do though is make this my long run for the week, run up to meet ye, join you for run and then run back home. Would add about 6/7 miles onto run for me. So that's a yay from me.

denis b

Thats a yay from me to being there and to the route. If its an hour earlier then all the better but will be there regardless.

Singer

denis b wrote: »

Thats a yay from me to being there and to the route. If its an hour earlier then all the better but will be there regardless.

I also have a preference for an early start!

tang1

What time ye prefer to meet lads?

UM1

tang1 wrote: »

What time ye prefer to meet lads?

Grammar please tang

annapr

aquinn wrote: »

What? Dubs match?

I'm out. Thanks.

It's actually a Donegal match.

tang1

UM1 wrote: »

Grammar please tang

Sorry, Wot time does yiz wanna recce at or wha? Did I get that right!!

Murph_D

Sorry to miss this. Enjoy.

RedRunner

The ideal scenario for me would be in the morning circa 10am.However ,appreciating that people are travelling,if it has to be the afternoon a 1pm start would take the pressure off somewhat for the rest of day. I can still do 2pm though if that suits most.

tang1

RedRunner wrote: »

The ideal scenario for me would be in the morning circa 10am.However ,appreciating that people are travelling,if it has to be the afternoon a 1pm start would take the pressure off somewhat for the rest of day. I can still do 2pm though if that suits most.

How about 12pm? I appreciate the Dubs attending Croke Park will have to get the obligatory 10-12 cans of Dutch Gold in to get into proper singing voice for the Hill!! I just have to sort train times out for myself, just want a definite time.

RedRunner

tang1 wrote: »

How about 12pm? I appreciate the Dubs attending Croke Park will have to get the obligatory 10-12 cans of Dutch Gold in to get into proper singing voice for the Hill!! I just have to sort train times out for myself, just want a definite time.

Ha ha. I'd have to be very thirsty to drink that stuff. Yep I could do 12 too.( Opposite Garda Station in Clontarf?)

You are getting the train? Ah makes sense if you are going for pints after. I'd pick you up only the oh will have car all morning.

tang1

Right folks time change, 12pm now at same location, monument opposite Clontarf Garda Station.

Firedance

I thought we were going for a run and then on for pints to watch the dubs match but I'll be there whatever time suits the majority (probably minus the pints at that early hour though!!)

tang1

Firedance wrote: »

(probably minus the pints at that early hour though!!)

WUSS!!!!

adrian522

tang1 wrote: »

Right folks time change, 12pm now at same location, monument opposite Clontarf Garda Station.

I should be there. How far is that route by the way?

tang1

adrian522 wrote: »

I should be there. How far is that route by the way?

Say 7 miles or so A.

MisterDrak

Im going to miss this unfortunately, I have a thing on with the son, so im stuck until about 3:00pm.

I might drop in for a pint if you are still around at that stage, and say hello?

tang1

MisterDrak wrote: »

Im going to miss this unfortunately, I have a thing on with the son, so im stuck until about 3:00pm.

I might drop in for a pint if you are still around at that stage, and say hello?

I'll still be there anyway so make sure to drop in, I'm sure I won't be the only one!!!

adrian522

I've to pick up a number for the rock n roll half on Friday evening, if anyone wants theirs picked up let me know and I can bring it on Saturday.

denis b

See ye there for the run. Will be good to top up the tan for de Hill. Not sure what happened this lad so might just go with SPf 2 to be on the safe side