Parkrun..

ahnowbrowncow · 20-11-2019 12:58PM

IvoryTower wrote: »

Looking for a fast course this Sat, I'm thinking Dundalk or Donabate, any suggestions? COming from Drogheda so North Dublin is about as far as i'm willing to go

Malahide, St Annes park and Fr Collins are all fairly fast. Dundalk is good too but it's quite exposed so not great on a windy day and there can be some congestion when overtaking due to the three laps and narrowish path. Don't know what Donabate is like. I'd pick Fr Collins parkrun

jamule · 20-11-2019 01:50PM

IvoryTower wrote: »

Looking for a fast course this Sat, I'm thinking Dundalk or Donabate, any suggestions? COming from Drogheda so North Dublin is about as far as i'm willing to go

Oldbridge or Ardgillan

:D

IvoryTower · 20-11-2019 02:12PM

jamule wrote: »

Oldbridge or Ardgillan :D

Cross country is over

yaboya1 · 20-11-2019 02:14PM

Never run Dundalk.
Donabate is flat but has a couple of u-turns.

IvoryTower · 20-11-2019 02:54PM

ahnowbrowncow wrote: »

Malahide, St Annes park and Fr Collins are all fairly fast. Dundalk is good too but it's quite exposed so not great on a windy day and there can be some congestion when overtaking due to the three laps and narrowish path. Don't know what Donabate is like. I'd pick Fr Collins parkrun

Thanks, think i'll try fr collins

Important question. Are there toilets?

TaurenDruid · 20-11-2019 05:13PM

IvoryTower wrote: »

Thanks, think i'll try fr collins

Important question. Are there toilets?

Not at Father Collins. If caught short, people have been known to use the loos in Trinity Sports and Leisure, which is about a 10 minute walk from the start/finish line.

It's a lovely, friendly and flat as a pancake course, though.

IvoryTower · 20-11-2019 05:27PM

TaurenDruid wrote: »

Not at Father Collins. If caught short, people have been known to use the loos in Trinity Sports and Leisure, which is about a 10 minute walk from the start/finish line.

It's a lovely, friendly and flat as a pancake course, though.

Okay 10 min not so bad, thanks

Singer · 20-11-2019 05:57PM

ahnowbrowncow wrote: »

Malahide, St Annes park and Fr Collins are all fairly fast. Dundalk is good too but it's quite exposed so not great on a windy day and there can be some congestion when overtaking due to the three laps and narrowish path. Don't know what Donabate is like. I'd pick Fr Collins parkrun

I think Malahide is faster. Fewer sharp turns and a deeper field to help drag you around. Also has toilets

Pawwed Rig · 20-11-2019 06:33PM

IvoryTower wrote: »

Thanks, think i'll try fr collins

Important question. Are there toilets?

Darndale is fairly flat and has toilets and even had water and coffee for free at the end last time I was there. If you are a fast runner there is also a fair chance of a first finisher accolade. Check for cancellation though if there is any rain.

GalwayGrrrrrl · 20-11-2019 07:14PM

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

It'd be more common than you think. Someone with 20, 30, 40 runs would still be fairly anonymous at some of the bigger runs. The word would never get back to the core team where they pass away and therefore noone would ever know.

I know what you are saying, but this person took I’ll during the actual event and had to be resuscitated in the park.

Thanks everyone for your advise on this . RIP to our fellow parkrunner x

IvoryTower · 21-11-2019 12:38PM

Singer wrote: »

I think Malahide is faster. Fewer sharp turns and a deeper field to help drag you around. Also has toilets

I've done malahide before , I dont remember a toilet being near the start, whereabouts is it?

Murph_D · 21-11-2019 12:49PM

IvoryTower wrote: »

I've done malahide before , I dont remember a toilet being near the start, whereabouts is it?

Visitors centre? Have never needed the facilities myself.

The Black Oil · 21-11-2019 01:41PM

Malahide toilets - near Avoca/visitor centre. Or the lock up where the gear is stored. It's a green shed type thing, near the soccer pitches and BBQ area and playground.

Singer · 21-11-2019 03:53PM

The Black Oil wrote: »

Malahide toilets - near Avoca/visitor centre. Or the lock up where the gear is stored. It's a green shed type thing, near the soccer pitches and BBQ area and playground.

Yeh, the one at the visitor centre was what I was thinking of. It’s about 3 minutes walk from the finishing area, or 1 minute sprint depending on your needs at the time.

Lazare · 21-11-2019 08:40PM

Trying to remember in my 100+ parkruns if the presence or not of a toilet ever entered my mind.

Lazare · 21-11-2019 08:41PM

Don't think so.

Shedite27 · 21-11-2019 08:44PM

Lazare wrote: »

Trying to remember in my 100+ parkruns if the presence or not of a toilet ever entered my mind.

You'd remember if you ever needed it

Lazare · 21-11-2019 08:55PM

Shedite27 wrote: »

You'd remember if you ever needed it

Weird given I've IBS

IvoryTower · 21-11-2019 10:32PM

I've never not peed before a race of any sort, heck by time I've line up to race I already think I need to go again. Its annoying. Anyway thanks folks I think I'll do malahide, it's a handy spin and I dont like the sharp turns in Dundalk and Donabate.

Pawwed Rig · 21-11-2019 10:41PM

Lazare wrote: »

Trying to remember in my 100+ parkruns if the presence or not of a toilet ever entered my mind.

I wasn't feeling the best the time I ran Clarisford. My horror when I realised the toilet had not been built yet. I tried to do the run but had to jump into the forest on lap number 3. Still my slowest parkrun. Must go back and smash my pb soon.

rainbow kirby · 21-11-2019 11:13PM

Lazare wrote: »

Trying to remember in my 100+ parkruns if the presence or not of a toilet ever entered my mind.

I did about 30 parkruns during my pregnancies. You bet it became a factor at some point then!

Shedite27 · 22-11-2019 09:25AM

Lazare wrote: »

Weird given I've IBS

So you haven't needed a comfort break. I can definitely remember a time in St.Annes when I had a Sonia moment and had to turn right towards the red stables at the halfway mark. Was very glad there was a toilet on hand

opus · 22-11-2019 11:23AM

opus wrote: »

Glen River parkrun's first birthday is coming up on Nov 23rd, there's rumour of cake

A little bump for tomorrow & an Instagram video from Cork Sports Partnership that was just released.

robinph · 22-11-2019 12:17PM

New parkrun hoodies and casual tshirts available, and the tshirts come in colours other than apricot:

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Annie get your Run · 22-11-2019 08:24PM

opus wrote: »

A little bump for tomorrow & an Instagram video from Cork Sports Partnership that was just released.

Sorry to be missing this, I love Glen River, such a friendly crew too, Happy Birthday!

OOnegative · 22-11-2019 08:58PM

I see it’s on it’s way to The Netherlands next year sometime, that’s my Saturday mornings sorted for me!!

Annie get your Run · 22-11-2019 09:34PM

OOnegative wrote: »

I see it’s on it’s way to The Netherlands next year sometime, that’s my Saturday mornings sorted for me!!

Road-trip!!!!

OOnegative · 22-11-2019 09:38PM

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Road-trip!!!!

We’re still waiting for ye.......

opus · 23-11-2019 05:14PM

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Sorry to be missing this, I love Glen River, such a friendly crew too, Happy Birthday!

Thanks! There was a new record attendance of 151 for the 1st birthday this morning & can confirm there was cake

Two people were doing their 50th parkruns so lots to celebrate.

The Black Oil · 23-11-2019 05:40PM

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Road-trip!!!!

Nop and OO can lead the way.

Parkrun..

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