Day of Irish PB's - July 14th

dublin runner

Very excited to introduce this race to the Irish running calendar.



Encompassing 12 and a half laps of the track, each 5,000m race will provide the competitor with the ideal conditions to secure that elusive PB (personal best). Each race will be paced by experienced athletes, including Olympians and elite level Irish runners, with the mission of bringing the competitor to their target time. Our aim is to provide a competitive, family-friendly exciting day of racing.

Beginning at 2pm, the first paced race (25 minutes) will start proceedings. The day will build with a crescendo, deploying an all-action packed timetable of graded races.

For registration, see below.

https://www.popupraces.ie/events/day-of-irish-pbs-2018/

There will be a lot more added to the event over following weeks, including the pacing team and surprise extras.

Registration will open up for the remaining time slots over the next two weeks.

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Any questions, fire away.

RayCun

Great idea

AuldManKing

will there be a pace group going for 17:37 (asking for a friend)

Swashbuckler

AuldManKing wrote:

will there be a pace group going for 17:37 (asking for a friend)

Thanks

RayCun

Between the three of us...

dublin runner

Thanks all.

Demand is hard to gauge. As suggested to me earlier, we can half 2 pacers in some of the races, for example - 17.00 and 17.30. I want to make to the event as inclusive as possible so depending on interest, there will a pacer for 17.30 etc!

Damo 2k9

Smashing idea, will definitely give this a look if im not on holidays!

Djoucer

...Beers?

Krusty_Clown

...PB Bell?

Ultraman100

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

...PB Bell?

dnf bell aswell ..ill.be there

Krusty_Clown

Ultraman100 wrote: »

dnf bell aswell ..ill.be there

As the official lap counter? Can you count to 12 and a half?

dublin runner

All suggestions warmly welcomed!

Email: dayofirishpbs@gmail.com

There won't be medals but you will be more than happy with the offerings, trust me!

Delighted to see entries already fly in. Going to be a great day!

RayCun

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

As the official lap counter? Can you count to 12 and a half?

just don't give that job to me!

ReeReeG

This looks great. I assume if you want to register in the hopes there would be a 22 min pacer say, it doesn't matter really what reg link you would use??

dublin runner

ReeReeG wrote: »

This looks great. I assume if you want to register in the hopes there would be a 22 min pacer say, it doesn't matter really what reg link you would use??

Thanks for the interest!

As mentioned, we are gauging demand! You can of course enter using the sub 25 option. If you then email we can transfer your option over to your desired time when that race entry opens.

More race options will open up over the course of the next 10 days.

Thanks

martyboy48

dublin runner wrote: »

There won't be medals but you will be more than happy with the offerings, trust me!

Hmmm... Statements like this always catch my attention ☺

The date suits me so far, so willing to make the journey...
Would be nice to get a good boards turnout and get some bragging rights if someone was shooting for similar times....

OOnegative

martyboy48 wrote: »

Hmmm... Statements like this always catch my attention ☺

The date suits me so far, so willing to make the journey...
Would be nice to get a good boards turnout and get some bragging rights if someone was shooting for similar times....

There’s a sub 25 group for you and all Marty!!!

Swashbuckler

Sounds like exactly what I was looking for. But right in the middle of planned holidays. Hmmm. The missus might take some convincing.

adrian522

dublin runner wrote: »

Very excited to introduce this race to the Irish running calendar.



Encompassing 12 and a half laps of the track, each 5,000m race will provide the competitor with the ideal conditions to secure that elusive PB (personal best). Each race will be paced by experienced athletes, including Olympians and elite level Irish runners, with the mission of bringing the competitor to their target time. Our aim is to provide a competitive, family-friendly exciting day of racing.

Beginning at 2pm, the first paced race (25 minutes) will start proceedings. The day will build with a crescendo, deploying an all-action packed timetable of graded races.

For registration, see below.

https://www.popupraces.ie/events/day-of-irish-pbs-2018/

There will be a lot more added to the event over following weeks, including the pacing team and surprise extras.

Registration will open up for the remaining time slots over the next two weeks.

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Any questions, fire away.

Best of luck with this sounds like a great idea. Are the events paced runs or will they be a flat out races?

dublin runner

adrian522 wrote: »

Best of luck with this sounds like a great idea. Are the events paced runs or will they be a flat out races?

I debated long and hard about the exact issue!

The races will be paced to between 4,200m-4,600m (most likely 4,600m). I wanted the paced element (PB) but also to balance it out with the natural urge to empty the tank! I think and hope that will strike the correct balance. With it being a track setting, we can pace each lap to ensure even splits (big advantage over a road course) I know that pacing style won't initially suit all (even pacing) but I firmly believe that the track setting, group element and pacer will make it a lot easier to get to that PB.

In addition there will be two clocks (start/200m & 400m) and a race official observing splits to ensure pacing heaven!

SeeMoreBut

Sounds great idea. When’s reg opening as not available yet

chickey2

Just what I needed to get me off my arse and back training, thanks!
You should put Boards as an option for the "where did you hear of this race?" question.

dublin runner

SeeMoreBut wrote: »

Sounds great idea. When’s reg opening as not available yet

Registration is now open for certain times. You can enter now with the most appropriate time. Example: Enter sub 25 if targeting sub 22. When a more appropriate race opens you can then transfer your entry via email.

Hope that answers your question!

AuldManKing

dublin runner wrote: »

Registration is now open for certain times. You can enter now with the most appropriate time. Example: Enter sub 25 if targeting sub 22. When a more appropriate race opens you can then transfer your entry via email.

So are you guaranteed that your entry will be transferred?
What if by the time the email has been looked at, 30 people have filled up the remaining spaces at sub 22??

dublin runner

AuldManKing wrote: »

So are you guaranteed that your entry will be transferred?
What if by the time the email has been looked at, 30 people have filled up the remaining spaces at sub 22??

Good question.

We are releasing tickets in batches. This allows us some scope in terms of flexibility. For example, there aren't 30 tickets (max per race) available for anyone race at the moment. This is the sort of work that goes on behind the scenes, which participants don't have to worry about!

With the event being a first for Ireland, we decided to allow some fluidity in terms of race entries. It would have been easier to nail down times and open fully open registration. We decided to go with what the people want, not what is easier for us . We will go with demand.

Like anything new and innovative, there is a learning curve. We are runner focused, trying to be as inclusive as humanly possible!

There will of course be a cutoff date set in May. That will be well advertised and flagged to each and very entrant.

Duanington

Great initiative A - well done for getting it off the ground. Looking forward to it already and hoping to bring a group from work along too

dublin runner

Duanington wrote: »

Great initiative A - well done for getting it off the ground. Looking forward to it already and hoping to bring a group from work along too

Cheers - bring some of those speedy guys Glad I won't be racing them. Leave me for dead!

Back in Black

Excellent idea. Have suddenly found something to focus a training plan around!!!

OOnegative

May well be a dumb question, but possible to broadcast on Facebook live or something similar? Am sure there would be plenty of interest.

martyboy48

OOnegative wrote: »

May well be a dumb question, but possible to broadcast on Facebook live or something similar? Am sure there would be plenty of interest.

Or recorded so I can play it in a loop...
The day I broke 25 ☺

dublin runner

OOnegative wrote: »

May well be a dumb question, but possible to broadcast on Facebook live or something similar? Am sure there would be plenty of interest.

That's is definitely on the wish list. We plan to get as much interaction as possible.

Great to see two races sold out already. More races and slots to come.

The Davestator

dublin runner wrote: »

That's is definitely on the wish list. We plan to get as much interaction as possible.

Great to see two races sold out already. More races and slots to come.

Hey - I see my one shot at a sub 20 is sold out?! As per above, you reckon you'll be adding extra slots of the sold out times?

Thanks

morceli

Great idea, haven't raced in years apart from beer miles and noting faster than 10 minute miles for a few years. Will be interesting to see what shape i can get back into in 11 weeks have registered for Sub 25 but hopefully will be able to go a few mins quicker if other times are available later.

dublin runner

The Davestator wrote: »

Hey - I see my one shot at a sub 20 is sold out?! As per above, you reckon you'll be adding extra slots of the sold out times?

Thanks

We will be opening more slots very soon! Keep an eye out.

morceli wrote: »

Great idea, haven't raced in years apart from beer miles and noting faster than 10 minute miles for a few years. Will be interesting to see what shape i can get back into in 11 weeks have registered for Sub 25 but hopefully will be able to go a few mins quicker if other times are available later.

Thanks.

Looking forward to seeing you in July!

dublin runner

Update

We are opening up the 18 and 20 minute races. In addition, we are opening up the 22 minute time slot. Registration opens at 7pm. This will be the last announcement before next week. We will be announcing some of the pacers and further race details next week!

If you want some motivation to train and race watch the video below! It's a testament to the hard work, dedication and to the inspirational thinking of the organisers. Track racing as it should be! Amazing.

Registration: www.popupraces.ie/events/day-of-irish-pbs-2018
Facebook (more entries than likes ): www.facebook.com/irishpbs/

Please like, share and promote. Let's make it a great one!

sideswipe

Are there site issues? Try to register for the 18 since 7 but no joy.

Edit- I’m in!!

dublin runner

sideswipe wrote: »

Are there site issues? Try to register for the 18 since 7 but no joy.

Edit- I’m in!!

On it - sorted.

Great to see you in. See you in July!

adrian522

dublin runner wrote: »

On it - sorted.

Great to see you in. See you in July!

In as well, hopefully there is a 19 min race come July though!

davedanon

adrian522 wrote: »

In as well, hopefully there is a 19 min race come July though!

Hmm. Me too. did you register for the sub-20 then?

adrian522

No sub 18:cool:

martyboy48

Might be trying to keep the 19 in sights too. Will see how I get through Limerick first though before signing up. Last 5k was on new years day, and before that was last May
Will need to do some sharp stuff after the marathon but would be good to have Adrian and Dave to chase :pac:

Adrian, did you just enter the sub 18 and then fire off an e mail for what you really want??

SeeMoreBut

All I see the few times I’ve checked is going on sale 25th of April

RayCun

Just registered for sub 18 a few minutes ago

davedanon

I'm in. Registered for sub-20. Didn't seem much point in the sub-18, I'm not going to be lapping at 1.26

adrian522

martyboy48 wrote: »

Might be trying to keep the 19 in sights too. Will see how I get through Limerick first though before signing up. Last 5k was on new years day, and before that was last May
Will need to do some sharp stuff after the marathon but would be good to have Adrian and Dave to chase :pac:

Adrian, did you just enter the sub 18 and then fire off an e mail for what you really want??

I've entered the sub 18 just to have an entry and hopefully closer to the time I'l be able to jump into the most appropriate race.

After running a few track races and been completely out of my depth I've gotten over my fear of coming in well behind every one else!

Swashbuckler

Can I ask a stupid question for anyone to answer really. What's the deal with the pacing. Say you sign up for sub 18, is it paced all the way to the finish for sub 18 or can people kick on towards the end? I guess what if you're targeting somewhere between sub 18 and 17?

dublin runner

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Can I ask a stupid question for anyone to answer really. What's the deal with the pacing. Say you sign up for sub 18, is it paced all the way to the finish for sub 18 or can people kick on towards the end? I guess what if you're targeting somewhere between sub 18 and 17?

Excuse my copy and paste job below.

The races will be paced to between 4,200m-4,600m (most likely 4,600m). I wanted the paced element (PB) but also to balance it out with the natural urge to empty the tank! I think and hope that will strike the correct balance. With it being a track setting, we can pace each lap to ensure even splits (big advantage over a road course) I know that pacing style won't initially suit all (even pacing) but I firmly believe that the track setting, group element and pacer will make it a lot easier to get to that PB.

In addition there will be two clocks (start/200m & 400m) and a race official observing splits to ensure pacing heaven!

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I can guarantee the above. The races will be at least paced to the distance specified.

I will canvass opinions over the next week over some of the points raised. Subject to hopeful developments, we ideally will also have an Open Race, open to everyone be it a walker or elite at the end of night. That may have to wait to next years' addition though.

Again, it's definitely a learning curve, with an inbuilt small degree of flexibility to gather opinion and amend where necessary. That's the way we wanted it. It was also important to open registration and get the ball moving in terms of logistics and planning.

martyboy48

Bit the bullet and signed up for sub 20. Will e-mail to show interest in 19 mins. Hoping to get close to 19 anyway.

No point in sitting on the fence till after limerick as I'd probably only be making excuses at that time ☺

Snodge

Do we need to contact organisers to express our interest(I.e. What time pace/race we would be interested in)

Murph_D

I’m in too. Sub-20 version should be enough for me.

Huzzah!

I'm in, too. Great idea.