Art O'Neill 2023

opus

PFO arrived as well still not sure if I'm disappointed or relieved 🙂

GoHardOrGoHome

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121296335#Comment_121296335

Congratulations PS. I didn't get in. I know one guy who got in and 2 others who didn't. Last year I got in around the third round. Keep training Opus, good chance you'll get in.

buffalo

Nothing in my inbox, which presumably means I didn't get a place. :/

Marty Bird

If anyone is doing recces runs let me know and I’ll join in if ok to keep my hand in.

Marty Bird

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121299485#Comment_121299485

When you say 3 round how long after the unsuccessful email was that ?

GoHardOrGoHome

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121300362#Comment_121300362

Last year initial offers went out on 5th November. I got my offer on 24th Nov. A friend got an offer in between those 2 dates.

acceletor

Another no go for me this year, 6th time now.

Some people are extremely lucky, certain few seem to get their names pulled out of the hat every year.

Must check if they do the lotto.

RacoonQueen

I signed up for the fun run for 2024 along with a couple of others, one since got pulled out for the lottery for the real race. Will have a bit of craic in the pursuit just taking it handy.

chuckles1

Hi,

Would anyone have some links for segments to recce, ie, where I can park run 10 / 15k out and then back to the car?

Thanks

MuchoTrails

Places are beginning to be offered again after people didn't take up offer in 1st round. I got one yesterday.....

Now to get organising on the recces. After RTL.

py

I got the Pursuit information pack in my email last night. A lot of useful information enclosed. The only thing not there was the time for the bus from Kippure to Dublin castle. I emailed them and they have said that it still TBD.

50KRW

I've signed up for the AON pursuit but need to arrange return transport to Dublin from Kippure. Looking for advice, happy to hire a taxi or uber if that's feasible at the late hour just not familiar with the area. Appreciate any insights. Thanks.

buffalo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121585268#Comment_121585268

Have you asked in the WhatsApp group? Dublin's a big place - if you mention what part, someone nearby might be able to help you.

sheriff2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121585622#Comment_121585622

How do you get involved with the whatsapp group

buffalo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121586130#Comment_121586130

There was link sent out to participants in the email on 31st Dec.

50KRW

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121586171#Comment_121586171

I'm a late addition so missed the WhatsApp link and info email outside of last weeks video briefing. I'll reach out to the organizers directly. Thanks

buffalo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589350#Comment_121589350

And do be specific with your request - I've seen a couple of requests for lifts to 'Dublin' and there's not much (public) response. I'm heading to Kildare with two passengers so far. Good luck!

summit2summit

Afternoon all. Any feedback from the 2024 event would be greatly appreciated. Good or bad obviously. Thanks

buffalo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121614019#Comment_121614019

First and foremost, really enjoyed it! Really great atmosphere and lots of friendly marshals. Loads of information sent in advance including the zoom to ask questions. Top marks all round.

I don't know the logistics limits, but for the Pursuit it would be better to have busses back after the event. Means you can make your way into the Castle on your own schedule (eating and transport), and then aren't driving home tired in the wee hours. If that's not possible, it would be better if it was clearer when booking that the busses were before the event. It wasn't a major hassle, but just a suggestion.

TheRef

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121614019#Comment_121614019

I loved the event (Pursuit). Fantastically organised, great route, brilliant spread at the end.

Only downside was the hanging around before for the folks who got the bus from Kippure - a few hours of doing nothing.

I wrote up a detailed report in my log

chuckles1

A brilliant event, best run I've done, roll on walk the line.....

buffalo

Delighted to get a place in the Challenge this year based on fundraising for the Pursuit last year!

TheRef

Fair play. I'm hoping to get something through the lottery but you know yourself how hard that is.

I'll still do the pursuit though. One of my favourite events of the year.

chuckles1

any luck with lottery?

TheRef

Got the usual nope. Not sure what to do with the Pursuit. I really enjoyed it last year but dropping the car off at the finish and getting the bus meant a couple of hours of hanging around before the start.

You?

chuckles1

No, will probably do the pursuit. I did it two years ago and the full one last year. Two friends got in, so will train with them, one has done it a few times, the other not at all. "fingers crossed" they don't get injured and I have to step into their shoes……

opus

Must admit I was surprised to see it was cancelled given the conditions other years but the right call I think.