CPC Loop Den Haag 11.3.2018

OOnegative · 31-10-2017 8:02am #1

Might be some interest for some in this if looking for a fast Spring Half Marathon, it has been the stage for 3 men's Half Marathon World records in the past with the current course record standing at 58.33 ran by the great Sammi Wanjiru. Cheap flights to Amsterdam and half hour then via train to The Hague.

http://www.nncpcloopdenhaag.nl/

Edit: the date of the thread should read the 11.3.2018, if a mod could edit it please.

RacoonQueen · 31-10-2017 8:18am

I was just looking at this yesterday actually. Nice cheap as chips entry too, much cheaper than Berlin I think.

adrian522 · 31-10-2017 10:44am

Clashes with Ballyc.... never mind.

hot buttered scones · 01-11-2017 9:07am

adrian522 wrote:

Clashes with Ballyc.... never mind.

Fills the gap nicely I would think.....

charkee · 03-11-2017 1:52pm

going to sign up for this one.

close to Amsterdam transport wise.

heard good reports.

quite popular HM for London marathon entrants.

charkee · 03-11-2017 1:53pm

oops

just spotted the link up already!

RacoonQueen · 03-11-2017 3:11pm

merged threads

OOnegative · 07-02-2018 4:40pm

Anyone else running this?

charkee · 07-02-2018 4:59pm

I am heading over with three running mates.

OOnegative · 07-02-2018 5:15pm

charkee wrote: »

I am heading over with three running mates.

Trim go the way you wanted? What’s the target?

OOnegative · 08-02-2018 12:36pm

Following elites confirmed as starting on 11th of March:

Stephen Kibet(Kenya) - 58.54
Kenneth Kipkemoi(Kenya) - 59.01
Leonard Langat(Kenya) - 59.18
Vincent Rono(Kenya) - 59.27

Might give them a run for there money, all depends on conditions on the day!!!!

Coffee Fulled Runner · 08-02-2018 12:42pm

OOnegative wrote: »

Anyone else running this?

I'm not but about 40 from Sligo heading over for it.

OOnegative · 08-02-2018 12:50pm

Coffee Fulled Runner wrote: »

I'm not but about 40 from Sligo heading over for it.

Ireland will be well represented so.

OOnegative · 28-02-2018 9:55am

-14 real feel here in The Hague today but currently giving temps of 8 degrees for race day with sun and little or no wind. Now hopefully it will stay that way.

charkee · 28-02-2018 2:57pm

my gang of 4 are looking forward to it

OOnegative · 06-03-2018 1:24pm

Weather has become very mild here since yesterday, first days this year i’ve ran in just a tshirt(sans base layer) and shorts. It was a balmy 12 degrees here yesterday. Hope everyone is good and on track for Sunday.

charkee · 06-03-2018 8:52pm

thanks for that .will we still need the heavy coat for sunday night?

OOnegative · 06-03-2018 9:17pm

charkee wrote: »

thanks for that .will we still need the heavy coat for sunday night?

Not looking like it, might need the rain jacket though!!

martyboy48 · 11-03-2018 1:55pm

B through 5k in 20:03....

martyboy48 · 11-03-2018 2:18pm

10k in 40:08.... Looking good. (40:31 would be pace for 1:25:29 HM)

martyboy48 · 11-03-2018 2:33pm

15k in 1:00:31.... (1:00:47 for 1:25:29 HM)...

Going really, really well but getting into the business end of the race now...

martyboy48 · 11-03-2018 2:53pm

20k in 1:21:37..... (1:21:03 for 1:25:29 HM)....

Slowed a bit, dig in now B, nearly there.....

martyboy48 · 11-03-2018 2:57pm

All done.... 1:26:11.... Fantastic result. I'm speechless...
Enjoy the beers B, well deserved....

adrian522 · 11-03-2018 4:01pm

From the Kilkenny Harriers facebook page.

Kch legend Brian Maher has just broken the Irish o40s Half Marathon record by 44 seconds in the CPC Loop Den Haag, (The Hague Half Marathon) running an incredible 65.50 or 3.07 a km!! This goes with the collection after running the National o40s 5k record 4 weeks ago! Well done Brian!!

OOnegative · 11-03-2018 5:04pm

If any of ye are looking for a fast, flat half in a wonderful city that is cheap and handy to get to give this one a go. Great support out on the route, flat as you'll get and ran with typical Dutch efficiency. Big thanks to the Sligo crew(Dermot McDermott especially) that gave me a few shout outs on the route, 30 odd i think travelled. Get on it for 2019 lads.

martyboy48 · 11-03-2018 5:37pm

2018 Results are up......

P.V.N.S. · 11-03-2018 10:26pm

OOnegative wrote: »

If any of ye are looking for a fast, flat half in a wonderful city that is cheap and handy to get to give this one a go. Great support out on the route, flat as you'll get and ran with typical Dutch efficiency. Big thanks to the Sligo crew(Dermot McDermott especially) that gave me a few shout outs on the route, 30 odd i think travelled. Get on it for 2019 lads.

How did you get on? I hope they all behave tonight and get home for our own race next weekend :pac:

OOnegative · 11-03-2018 10:42pm

P.V.N.S. wrote: »

How did you get on? I hope they all behave tonight and get home for our own race next weekend :pac:

Ah finished ahead & well behind your boys. They were looking forward to beer the couple I spoke to.

charkee · 12-03-2018 3:15pm

endorse previous comments,cracking race and event

the hague also a hidden treasure.good city with lots of bars and restaurants

Itziger · 13-03-2018 7:49pm

OOnegative wrote: »

P.V.N.S. wrote: »

How did you get on? I hope they all behave tonight and get home for our own race next weekend :pac:

Ah finished ahead & well behind your boys. They were looking forward to beer the couple I spoke to.

Stop being so coy and chuck up your time there, fella. (Then we'll know whether we're to rip you to pieces or give you a clap on the back).

OOnegative · 13-03-2018 7:52pm

Itziger wrote: »

Stop being so coy and chuck up your time there, fella. (Then we'll know whether we're to rip you to pieces or give you a clap on the back).

HaHa, ya langball!!! 1.26.11 Itziger, can call me whatever you like, time i’m very happy with, for time being!

CPC Loop Den Haag 11.3.2018

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