Regeneron Great Limerick Run 2022

Toffeeboy · 22-04-2022 12:06pm

Also be careful of the new average speed cameras will be operational between nenagh and limerick on m7

polaris68 · 22-04-2022 5:11pm

Agreed. Thinking back over the muti-coloured monstrosities I've accumulated over the years, this actually looks good.

Black never goes out of fashion.

JimmyChew · 22-04-2022 9:01pm

I'd imagine the GLR have the pressure on to get that street habitable before next week. Closing off William St probably isn't an option. Maybe around by Arthurs quay as a fall back but not ideal.

Top isn't too bad, as others have said, decent quality a bit dark but I'll add it to the pile.

No Expo? Meh.. usually little more than a bib pick up but I do enjoy bumping into some old friends the day before at these things.

All in all it's shaping up pretty we'll all things considered.

Struggling a little with the taper. But will be hot to trot come showtime. Local here also if anyone needs a little support.

Swashbuckler · 23-04-2022 12:42pm

To be honest ,as much as I give out about the shirt I don't really care about that stuff anyway...it'll end up in the back of the wardrobe.

Taper going well so far although very tired today.

JimmyChew · 24-04-2022 1:42pm

Just in town this morning. No way O Connell st is going to be finished or able to take a big crowd by next Sunday...

Swashbuckler · 24-04-2022 5:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118969420#Comment_118969420

The latest I heard today is finish on William St. So no right turn after coming over the bridge by the Strand. Straight up on to William St instead. Take that with a pinch of salt though..the usual rumour mill.

Caspero · 25-04-2022 6:13pm

Does anyone know how the chip timing works?

I'm not really into races but ran in the 2012 GLR. if I remember correctly they put a chip in your shoe or am I misremembering that?

If so, do you get the chip where the race starts in Pery Square?

Swashbuckler · 25-04-2022 6:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118975500#Comment_118975500

The chip is on your race number

Caspero · 25-04-2022 8:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118975596#Comment_118975596

Oh cool thanks! I hadn't looked at that closely. I see it now.

Swashbuckler · 25-04-2022 9:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118975926#Comment_118975926

Enjoy the race!

Sussex18 · 26-04-2022 8:29am

According to email finish is at the Augustinian Church. Was it a block further up before? Not been in town for a few weeks but the roadworks must be filled in?.

Swashbuckler · 26-04-2022 9:50am

Roadworks look far from finished. I was in there late last week. I dunno. Hard to see how that will all be done and cleared up but the email says so! I dont really care whether the finish is on William St or oconnell St. What I wouldn't like is a congested half arsed finish on a street half taken up with roadworks.

SeeMoreBut · 26-04-2022 12:24pm

If only they'd dig up the road around the gaelic grounds so have to avoid that bit

JMSE · 27-04-2022 12:16am

Looking forward to the full on Sunday, haven’t done Limerick before excepting last years virtual😃 in Meath, plan A is to get under 2 55, plan B is to be close to plan A. I’ve done flat Berlin twice and calved on both, and I’ve done draggy ones like DCM and Thoroughbred Kildare and got on better so flat isn’t everything for me. What I really hope for is slack wind and ten degrees would do very nicely please and thanks 🙏🏿.

JMSE · 27-04-2022 12:20am

Oh and the T-shirt, first thing I noticed was them not bothering to put the year on it, can’t have that lads. Congrats to them though pulling this off hopefully given the past few years’ gloom

opus · 27-04-2022 10:31am

My entry from 2020 has me in this, will be interesting as (for reasons I won't bore anyone with) I've done precisely one long run, that being the 25k Cork to Carrigaline event last Sunday. I'm hoping the many marathons in my legs will get me to the finish. I suspect it might be ugly however :)

Best of luck to everyone taking part.

JimmyChew · 27-04-2022 10:38am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118981966#Comment_118981966

Likewise with the medal, no year on it I think. Hedging their bets on those things, I would imagine when the medals/T-shirts were ordered we were in a different place covid wise. But I agree that getting the event off and running wasn't easy this year. There may be issues on the day but no different to any mass participation event. Best of luck to the Team organizing.

Toffeeboy · 28-04-2022 12:47pm

Finish line looks like being in the usual place. Seems a bit messy outside supermacs. Seems to be a drop/step down in the road. Could be a few bollards or narrow section before the finish line

Swashbuckler · 28-04-2022 1:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118988001#Comment_118988001

Depending where you are and depending on which race that could be a right pain in the hole..I'm hopeful it wont matter to me.

Dante · 28-04-2022 3:53pm

My calf exploded in a training run last week so I have a spare ticket/race number for the marathon if anyone is interested.

Toffeeboy · 28-04-2022 4:36pm

Toffeeboy · 28-04-2022 4:37pm

where u based?

Dante · 28-04-2022 10:58pm

I'm in Malahide if thats any use to you.

Toffeeboy · 29-04-2022 6:59am

Thanks, but I assume the race number was posted out to? Too far from limerick.

Swashbuckler · 29-04-2022 9:33am

Does anyone know if they close the Ennis road to cars on race day?

Cartman78 · 29-04-2022 9:41am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118991858#Comment_118991858

I've done this race pretty much every year since it started and I'm genuinely not sure 🤔

It's closed from the Gaelic Grounds up I think but I have a vague recollection of them allowing some cars in and out

Swashbuckler · 29-04-2022 9:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118991904#Comment_118991904

Cheers lad. Trying to figure out where the missus could get access to see me on that side of town (with three kids) with rain predicted.

Cartman78 · 29-04-2022 9:52am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118991937#Comment_118991937

I say if they park at the Jetland and then stroll up towards the Gaelic Ground where they would actually get to see you twice as the course loops in and around the residential area there.

That's assuming that the course hasn't changed...I haven't checked the map tbh

Swashbuckler · 29-04-2022 10:10am

Nope its exactly the same route. We had planned on her being at the link road from Ennis road to Brookville avenue but thats 100% closed. We actually live just down from the GAA grounds...Good idea with Jetland..At worst they would be able to get in to Jetland from the Clonmacken side if the Ennis Road is closed.

Fitz* · 29-04-2022 3:51pm

First time attempting a half-marathon. I've been in Limerick for this run a few times and there is always a good buzz, so I'm looking forward to this one.

Any first timer tips?! Aiming for around the 2 hour mark.

Swashbuckler · 29-04-2022 4:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118993932#Comment_118993932

Keep it sensible for the first couple of miles, try and fall in with group. Can't recall if there's a 2hr pace group for the half. Save something for the ennis road hill as it hits you at a tough time in the race.

shano_88 · 29-04-2022 7:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118993932#Comment_118993932

Pretty much the exact same as me. First half marathon and aiming for the 2 hour mark but not going to chase it too much. Looking forward to it and let's hope the rain stays away!

Afaik there is a pacer for 2 hours.

gaf1983 · 29-04-2022 9:12pm

Yes, it's pretty much closed, this was dropped into my parents' house by Mayorstone Garda.

Best of luck to all the runners, doing the full myself. 👍🏻

Have done the Limerick Half plenty of times, and 5 full marathons elsewhere (the last one in 2018), but have never run the Limerick Full so looking forward to it.

Swashbuckler · 29-04-2022 10:04pm

Great stuff thanks for that. Best of luck with the run.

JimmyChew · 29-04-2022 10:16pm

@Fitz* There is a 2 hour pacer. If they are any good they will know the course and bank a little time where possible to allow a little bit of buffer for the bigger longer drags. Just get into the group and see if you can hang on for dear life 😜

@Swashbuckler fam could post up in the car if raining around the housing estate behind the Gaelic Grounds? Should be somewhere to park up and have the car handy for shelter if needed. Could enter from the far side by Brookville ave.

Swashbuckler · 29-04-2022 10:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118995470#Comment_118995470

Cheers for that Jimmy. We have a couple of good options.

Sussex18 · 30-04-2022 2:12pm

Does anyone know where there are toilets on the route? I'm doing the Full.

Swashbuckler · 30-04-2022 2:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118997513#Comment_118997513

Every water station I believe. If you look at the route map isn't that what the lady and men's symbol means?

Sussex18 · 30-04-2022 4:16pm

I've barely looked at the map, thanks

Toffeeboy · 30-04-2022 5:00pm

Finish line is still one lane as of half an hour ago.

Toffeeboy · 30-04-2022 5:17pm

Swashbuckler · 30-04-2022 6:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118998279#Comment_118998279

Thanks for sharing that...looks plenty wide enough for the "thinner" parts of the field...could be a bit congested for the 4hr marathoners and the 6 milers...

Toffeeboy · 30-04-2022 7:17pm

Agreed will be fine for the early finishers. 4hour marathon will be finishing with half marathon people?

Swashbuckler · 30-04-2022 7:38pm

Half marathon joins the 1.30 halfway marathoners. Then the 6 miler starts at 12.30 which is 3hrs 30mins after the marathon starts...so the people at 3hrs target for the marathon shouldn't be too bad as it will thin out a bit at that end but it becomes very congested some of the later runners

Sussex18 · 30-04-2022 8:40pm

Ah yes I remember being passed by all those doing the Half when I last done the full, many years ago. Speeding past me most of them😅

healy1835 · 01-05-2022 9:55am

Thru 10k

BrowneRob 38:45

Highland Cow 39:59

Swashbuckler & Lambay Island 42:04

Two lads moving nicely together by the looks of things.

Murph_D · 01-05-2022 10:16am

Any updates?

Cartman78 · 01-05-2022 10:25am

That's good running by the lads...it's near perfect conditions, although the sun is starting to come out now where I am (on the outskirts of Limerick) so hopefully it doesn't get too hot 🥵

Will be heading in to do the 6 Mile in a while....can't say I'm looking forward to it really but will give a lash and enjoy the atmosphere anyway

healy1835 · 01-05-2022 10:47am

Thru Halfway (disclaimer re accuracy of timing mats is needed for all these if previous years are anything to go by)

BrowneRob 1:22:34

HighlandCow 1:25:43

Swashbuckler & Lambay Island 1:29:09

There's a 14.5 mile split that is clearly wrong for everyone so I won't give that.

Mr. Guappa · 01-05-2022 10:47am

Swashbuckler and Lambay through Halfway in 1:29:09 and through 14.5 miles in 1:39:41

Regeneron Great Limerick Run 2022

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