parkrun, lap two

DeepBlue · 17-11-2023 07:15PM

Haven't done it but it looks like road runners will be fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWUT0iSJng

Duzzie · 17-11-2023 07:21PM

Road shoes are fine. Route is compacted gravel so unless is is particularly wet, road shoes are fine.

Nuttzz · 17-11-2023 08:25PM

thanks folks

The Black Oil · 18-11-2023 10:09AM

Morning from Helbrunn.

Reg'stoy · 20-11-2023 03:44PM

I've always said that Ardgillan would be one of the tougher runs, River Valley again I would have said was hard due to that 'hill', but having done Cabinteely last weekend, I reckon (imho) that it now ranks up there. My 5 hilliest/toughest of the Dublin runs I've done would be,

Cabinteely, that final incline that you do three times

River Valley, due to the 'hill' you climb twice

Ardgillan, for its finish

Porterstown, with a caveat as the course if I remember was temporary, so you might not do it's hill as many times as I did.

Waterstown, again a tough finish

We're back doing a bit of parkrun tourism, so I'd be interested in people's opinions as to challenging runs to do, as opposed to just ticking off runs. I don't mind hills or off road, as I really enjoyed lees road, Illaunmanagh in Clare and Oldbridge in Drogheda.

CassieManson · 20-11-2023 03:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121381277#Comment_121381277

I did it in regular trainers. It's quite hilly, lovely though.

flazio · 20-11-2023 04:36PM

I reckon Knockancree Woods in north Tipperary would be a challenge. Definitely a trail rather than a Road Run. Didn't do it as a Parkrun but I did stroll one lap of the course.

I hear Rostrevor south east of Newry is also a tough hilly one.

diego_b · 20-11-2023 04:57PM

I haven't done the ones mentioned above yet but Knockanacree Woods is definitely the toughest one I've done to date, it really is a proper trail run with exposed tree roots enroute, sharp and soft'ish turns and elevation changes on the two lap course. In the same month I ran it back in 2019. Inch Beach 22:11, Tralee 21:42, Glen River 22:37, Knockanacree took me 24:26. Maybe with more experience of the course and proper trail runners I could have been a bit quicker but easily a 60/90 secs slower for me.

flazio · 20-11-2023 05:38PM

Has the plan for SETU Waterford been abandoned? We've had two new Parkruns announced since and one of them is underway.

Duzzie · 20-11-2023 08:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121392355#Comment_121392355

The toughest one that I've done in Ireland.

Duzzie · 21-11-2023 01:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121392637#Comment_121392637

They have just posted an update on their Facebook page saying that the start has been delayed but will happen

ISOP · 22-11-2023 12:17PM

Knockanacree is the toughest in Ireland IMO

urbancowboy · 24-11-2023 08:30PM

I haven’t been to a parkrun in a few years. Can I use a barcode on my phone to register my time or is it still the printed one I need to bring? Thanks

brick tamland · 24-11-2023 08:42PM

I think most places/scanners are able to scan off the phone now. I use my Garmin and works fine

DeepBlue · 24-11-2023 08:43PM

Barcode on your phone has been acceptable for a while now. You can even have it on your watch. You could use something like the "5k parkrunner app" (an unofficial android app) to show your barcode. It turns it into a QR code which makes it easier to scan.

The Black Oil · 26-11-2023 12:37PM

You can store in your Google Wallet too.

ger664 · 29-11-2023 12:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121413752#Comment_121413752

Make sure your phone is unlocked and barcode ready before getting to the person scanning.

patob · 01-12-2023 06:40PM

Could be very icy tomorrow, a few icy patches on our course that didn't clear today, will have to make a call for the morning.

flazio · 01-12-2023 09:22PM

New record time in Tralee

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/tralee-news/new-record-set-at-kerry-parkrun-as-runner-blitzes-5km-course-in-breathtaking-fashion/a1991888363.html

Also first Parkrun with a new letter starts tomorrow in University of Galway, hopefully the track is OK. I'm heading "home" to Athlone, the site of my Parkrun #1 for my Parkrun #50

The Black Oil · 03-12-2023 10:42AM

Was doing tokens at Ardgillan yesterday. First home was a woman, 18:47 and comfortably ahead.

flazio · 03-12-2023 01:57PM

222 did University of Galway yesterday, bolstered more than likely by both Knocknacarra and Oranmore canceling due to icy conditions on track.

opus · 04-12-2023 10:18AM

I'm in Germany for a few weeks with two parkruns about the same distance away, I chose wrong on Sat as the one I went to in Halle (Ziegelweise) cancelled after I'd arrived where as the other one in Leipzig (Küchenholz ) went ahead. It was the correct call needless to say. Oh well some you win...

flazio · 06-12-2023 10:43PM

Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo is the latest parish looking to set up a new Parkrun. Quick look at the map shows that Sligo town and Ballina are their nearest so good spot to set up.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C0hPnMDoP7y/?igshid=ZjI0YTZmZTMwMg==

Dub13 · 07-12-2023 12:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121306245#Comment_121306245

Just FYI the course has changed since this clip was made.

The Black Oil · 10-12-2023 06:02PM

Event #500 at Malahide next Saturday.

opus · 15-12-2023 11:59AM

A start date for the next junior event in Cork has been announced.

https://www.parkrun.ie/haulbowlineisland-juniors

flazio · 15-12-2023 01:58PM

SETU Arena Parkrun is starting on the 6th of January

https://fb.watch/oY1Mvet9Jz/

Butterbeans · 21-12-2023 12:09AM

Staying in the Ferrycarrig Hotel for the weekend and planning on doing Wexford Racecourse parkrun. Looks very straightforward getting there. I presume I can park at the racecourse?

flazio · 21-12-2023 01:29AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121520565#Comment_121520565

They list free parking as one of their facilities.

Always worth reading the course page before visiting a new parkrun.

https://www.parkrun.ie/wexfordracecourse/course/

Sussex18 · 21-12-2023 12:31PM

Going to the 3 Arena in a few months time and staying overnight, on a Friday night. Would be a shame not to take in a Parkrun, where would be the nearest? 🙂

parkrun, lap two

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