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Day of Irish PB's - July 14th
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Gaa clothing is banned I believe
50km tops get a time bonus?
GAA clothing is of course welcomed! It does though mean going out at 12 minute 5km paces for the first 120 metres, walking the middle 4.80km, before sprinting to the finish
I will leave the Donadea question to the main man...........:pac:0 -
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AuldManKing wrote: »Looks like I'm out. Be just flying back from the States on that day
Will the last race be any help? I will pace you or get someone to personally lend their legs!0 -
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You ask......we provide!
Shamelessly copied from facebook. No, it is not Taylor Swift tickets......:D
We are delighted to team up with our neighbours Kelly's Mountain Brew Brewery, Clane to bring you your very own PB beer! Each competitor will be awarded a cold beer, with plenty of non-alcoholic options also to be found.
It is truly humbling to see so many people entering; from the novice runner to the first time track racer, to the experienced runner looking to shave those vital few seconds off their PB. With nearly 20 athletes entered for sub 16 to date, that race, in particular, has the real possibility of being one of the deepest fields seen in Ireland this year.
We are very grateful to Le Chéile Athletic Club for their continued support and use of their track. Asides from being a top-class facility. the location of Leixlip provides excellent transport options to the runner and support. We encourage as many to avail of public transport and to always drink responsibly.
Much more to be announced! Singlet size guarantee closing at 5pm tomorrow.
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I think we need to separate the road from the track, they are different beasts. To compare would be a fruitless discussion, much like comparing XC to road running. There is a reason after all why the two have different time classifications for world records etc.
Are you more exposed running track? I really don't think so. I have been in plenty of races, racing with up to 20,000 people, feeling like I was running solo. Now, that is exposed! Who cares if someone gets lapped, runs a slow lap or falls off the pace? Trust me, no one. Everyone in the race is hurting too much to care and everyone spectating is either on your side or a runner warming up/cooling down, not gives a toss about the lad falling off the back of the group!
The great thing about track running is that a simple turn of the head in either direction you know exactly where you are in the race. You can see the competitor immediately ahead - he or she is the target, always in view.
I compare the 10,000m to the marathon is many ways. I think it matches the physiological rollercoaster of the 26.2 miles very closely. It is all about swings and roundabouts; feeling great one second, terrible the next. I honestly think you learn as much from running the 5,000m/10,00m as you do in months of training. You learn an awful lot about yourself a runner and a person after running 12.5 or 25 laps.
Speaking of swings and roundabouts take the recent Dublin Champs as a good personal example. We will call him 'Luke', for argument's sake!! 'Luke' fell off me, losing about 100m (open to correction) quite quickly. I think if that was on the road I would have beaten him. On track? He coasted by me a few laps later, opening up a sizeable lead! *we both got lapped btw
Run track, it is great. Whether it is this event or somewhere else.......DO IT!0 -
dublin runner wrote: »I think we need to separate the road from the track, they are different beasts. To compare would be a fruitless discussion, much like comparing XC to road running. There is a reason after all why the two have different time classifications for world records etc.
Are you more exposed running track? I really don't think so. I have been in plenty of races, racing with up to 20,000 people, feeling like I was running solo. Now, that is exposed! Who cares if someone gets lapped, runs a slow lap or falls off the pace? Trust me, no one. Everyone in the race is hurting too much to care and everyone spectating is either on your side or a runner warming up/cooling down, not gives a toss about the lad falling off the back of the group!
The great thing about track running is that a simple turn of the head in either direction you know exactly where you are in the race. You can see the competitor immediately ahead - he or she is the target, always in view.
I compare the 10,000m to the marathon is many ways. I think it matches the physiological rollercoaster of the 26.2 miles very closely. It is all about swings and roundabouts; feeling great one second, terrible the next. I honestly think you learn as much from running the 5,000m/10,00m as you do in months of training. You learn an awful lot about yourself a runner and a person after running 12.5 or 25 laps.
Speaking of swings and roundabouts take the recent Dublin Champs as a good personal example. We will call him 'Luke', for argument's sake!! 'Luke' fell off me, losing about 100m (open to correction) quite quickly. I think if that was on the road I would have beaten him. On track? He coasted by me a few laps later, opening up a sizeable lead! *we both got lapped btw
Run track, it is great. Whether it is this event or somewhere else.......DO IT!
Ironically being lapped was the kick up the backside I used to close the gap as it gave me a chance to reset the internal clock and get back into the rhythm I had been running at.0 -
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Testosterscone wrote: »Ironically being lapped was the kick up the backside I used to close the gap as it gave me a chance to reset the internal clock and get back into the rhythm I had been running at.
You heard it folks! The best tactic is to wait, get lapped, and motor on to a very strong finish 0
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