The Great Limerick Run, 2 May 2010

donothoponpop · 27-04-2010 09:08PM

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Great news fellas. Thanks for going to the trouble. Getting warm fuzzy glow now (could be the beer).

<<mental note to self- quit drinking red wine now and open a beer. Krusty, carbs, fuzzy glow, lots of reasons...>>

OdettiSpaghetti · 27-04-2010 11:05PM

Thanks Lads for helping sort this out, good news with the gates ...Hope they have plenty of Lucozade. 800 is a small field, shouldnt be too bad ...

Have a great evening and enjoy the beers

donothoponpop · 28-04-2010 06:04AM

Got an email from the RD last night, to a list of questions, mainly to do with the pacing group, but the general relevant ones I can post here.

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1. Will there be starting and finishing chip mats and interim mats? Where? yES..10KM, HALF, 30KM
2. Should the pacer be pacing against the gun time (gun to chip) or the chip time (chip to chip)? GUN TIME
3. How will pacers be identifiable:..HELIUM BALLOONS
Special clothing?...NO
Target Times race numbers pinned to the pacer's back? ..GOOOD IDEA CAN YEAH DO THIS
Balloons?...YES
Size and Number of balloons? Target times printed on balloons?...2 BALLLONS EACH TRYING TO GET TIMES ON
How will these be attached to the runner - is it up to the pacer?...UP TO THE PACER HOW AND WHERE THEY TIE THE BALLOONS
Any special route conditions to be aware of? Low wires / bridges / other?! NO EXCEPT FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED GATES..
Other mechanism?

6. Does the race have starting blocks/pens?...NO

11. Will all junctions on the route be marshalled / marked / cordoned off (rural marathons)...ALL MAJOR ROUTES YES
12. Will the racing line be marked on the road?...CITY ALREADY DONE..COUNTY IS NOT NECCESSARY
13. Will the course be marked in: Kilometers, Miles, Both? Are the markers accurate?...MILES..ACURATE TO jONES COUNTER
14. Are there race clocks on the route? Are they acurrate?...YES AT 10km,HALF AND 30km....CLOCKS SYNCHED BY Championchip and Timing Ireland
15. What is the range of targets that are being paced?3hrs to 4hrs 30 mins marathon....1:30 to 2hrs in the half marathon

17. Is there a seperate area for pacing gear bags, or do they go to the same locations as everyone else's gear?..same as everyone else...20 meter from entrance gate

19. Are there any hills or features along the route that would give reason to suggest that an even-pacing strategy may not be the right approach?...i don't believe so....steady I would suggest

Also, he sent me a map, more detailed than what is online.
Water (+Lucozade Sport, Gels) at miles 9 (+LS), 12 (+G), 15.5(+LS), 18.5(+G), 20.5, 23.5.
Madical at Start/14miles, 5,10, 11, 17, 19, 22, 24.

PIORUN · 28-04-2010 07:14AM

OdettiSpaghetti wrote: »

Hear Hear KC,

Thanks RedB, much appreciate the information and attention to detail.

They dont have to give out Gels as long as we get isotonic drinks - that will suffice but its awkward running with powder to mix your own especially if you are only getting cups, the volume will be incorrect.

I cant see how we will cross onto the path if we dont go thru the rowing club ... its the only logical point ... the other is past the pump house and there are deep ditches on both sides. Also the 2nd bridge arrives near the rowing club and I understand we are crossing the old black bridge.

Do you know if we are crossing the new bridge ... if so ... its going to be hilarious, as its a semi-suspension ... good luck to those with dodgy tummies ...

Wots that you say ? Stop adding to the problems ... This is going to be fun, and as I was planning a PB I am giving up on it and Im running it like a fun run ... ha ha

Thank you again for sorting all these queries out. What group are you pacing?

Hi OS, I don't think it will be the black bridge as this has been blocked off since December for safety reasons. As I understand it we will be going over the 2 new brdgies from UL, foot bridge and road bridge.
Starting to get nervous and giddy now, can't wait want to start this morning....

OdettiSpaghetti · 28-04-2010 07:52AM

donothoponpop wrote: »

Got an email from the RD last night, to a list of questions, mainly to do with the pacing group, but the general relevant ones I can post here.

Also, he sent me a map, more detailed than what is online.
Water (+Lucozade Sport, Gels) at miles 9 (+LS), 12 (+G), 15.5(+LS), 18.5(+G), 20.5, 23.5.
Madical at Start/14miles, 5,10, 11, 17, 19, 22, 24.

Hi DP,

Thanks for all the hard work, just to confirm ... there will be now water or lucozade before 9 miles?

Would it be good strategy then to run with own water bottle and fill at points? Rather than fight with cups.

Thanks for advice on pacing, didnt want to do negative split and this is great.

Have a great day,

Ciao

Cartman78 · 28-04-2010 07:54AM

donothoponpop wrote: »

Got an email from the RD last night, to a list of questions, mainly to do with the pacing group, but the general relevant ones I can post here.

_____________________________________________________________
12. Will the racing line be marked on the road?...CITY ALREADY DONE..COUNTY IS NOT NECCESSARY

19. Are there any hills or features along the route that would give reason to suggest that an even-pacing strategy may not be the right approach?...i don't believe so....steady I would suggest

Also, he sent me a map, more detailed than what is online.
Water (+Lucozade Sport, Gels) at miles 9 (+LS), 12 (+G), 15.5(+LS), 18.5(+G), 20.5, 23.5.
Madical at Start/14miles, 5,10, 11, 17, 19, 22, 24.

Noticed the green lines around town yesterday marking the route....starting to get that almost undefinable pre-race nerves/excitement feeling now. It normally only kicks in the night before a race so god knows what i'll be like by the weekend

There is one short steep climb on the route afaik....the flyover near the Crescent. It's not particularly long but could not the stuffing out a few people I'd say....might come to be known as Heartbreak Hill in years to come if this race ever manages to establish itself.

Good to see the numerous medical/madical stations too:)

OdettiSpaghetti · 28-04-2010 07:56AM

PIORUN wrote: »

Hi OS, I don't think it will be the black bridge as this has been blocked off since December for safety reasons. As I understand it we will be going over the 2 new brdgies from UL, foot bridge and road bridge.
Starting to get nervous and giddy now, can't wait want to start this morning....

Hi Piorun,

Oh yes of course they were not on RedB pic. Small mercy's.

Agree on the nervous, the giddy will arrive on Friday and get in the way of packing

What are you hoping for, Im going to try for 4.30.

Good luck

OdettiSpaghetti · 28-04-2010 08:04AM

Cartman78 wrote: »

Noticed the green lines around town yesterday marking the route....starting to get that almost undefinable pre-race nerves/excitement feeling now. It normally only kicks in the night before a race so god knows what i'll be like by the weekend

There is one short steep climb on the route afaik....the flyover near the Crescent. It's not particularly long but could not the stuffing out a few people I'd say....might come to be known as Heartbreak Hill in years to come if this race ever manages to establish itself.

Good to see the numerous medical/madical stations too:)

Hi Cartman,

There is also a little killer coming out of Annacotty towards Castletroy, was my old training route and nearly killed me every time.

I take it we are not slogging up the dublin road but following the uni road which is also kinder.

Im just not sure about all the to and fro around and about the city, its going to make it all feel like miles, maybe it just cos I spent so much time caught up in traffic jams there. :eek:

Good luck with ticking the legs over and keeping your giddyness under control, LOL

This has surely been and eventful pre-event, we may possibly all be gibbering idiots by the time it starts ...

MarieC · 28-04-2010 08:45AM

donothoponpop wrote: »

Also, he sent me a map, more detailed than what is online.
Water (+Lucozade Sport, Gels) at miles 9 (+LS), 12 (+G), 15.5(+LS), 18.5(+G), 20.5, 23.5.
Madical at Start/14miles, 5,10, 11, 17, 19, 22, 24.

1 - are the no refreshments before mile 9?
2 - can you send us on the more detailed map please?

thanks for all the answers, a great help!

donothoponpop · 28-04-2010 08:53AM

MarieC wrote: »

1 - are the no refreshments before mile 9?
2 - can you send us on the more detailed map please?

thanks for all the answers, a great help!

Looks like mile 3 and 9.5 pass by each other, thats where the refreshments are.

Don't know how to embed image, if you PM me your email address I'll send it on.

Cartman78 · 28-04-2010 08:54AM

MarieC wrote: »

1 - are the no refreshments before mile 9?
2 - can you send us on the more detailed map please?

thanks for all the answers, a great help!

Hi MarieC,

According to the FAQ on the website, there's water stations every 3 miles....could be tricky having a gel at mile 6 without some Ballygowan to wash it down
"Water stops will be positioned every 3 miles along the course. At mile markers 3, 6 , 9 ,12 ,15 ,18 , 21 and 24."

PIORUN · 28-04-2010 09:08AM

OdettiSpaghetti wrote: »

Hi Piorun,

Oh yes of course they were not on RedB pic. Small mercy's.

Agree on the nervous, the giddy will arrive on Friday and get in the way of packing

What are you hoping for, Im going to try for 4.30.

Good luck

Hi OS, I hoping for under 4.00. I done Dublin last Oct my first one in 4.20 so fingers crossed,

I've done the training this time , didn't do a whole lt for Dublin.

MarieC · 28-04-2010 09:37AM

I have to say I am getting very nervous/excited/giddy about the whole thing. I have a couple of runs to do this week and I am taking them very handy and enjoying the meandering journey my mind goes on while I run. Last run will be thrusday evening. Not worrying about time in these runs so just daydreaming. i always seem to think alot about the Boards forum, different people, their approaches to sunday etc. Getting v.philiosophical the past few days. Im realising that doing this marathin is just another way of me finishing off my PhD time in UL, so Im delighted about that.. Just want to enjoy it first and foremost, and the goal after that is sub 4hrs....

I dont know why it popped in to my head but Take That's song "never forget" popped in to my head just now (Im not even a fan). Look up the lyrics - quiet apt for sunday I think! except we are invincible, and we are super people :-)

topper75 · 28-04-2010 09:41AM

Just noticed now that it goes by Donkey Ford's chipper at 12.5 miles, right when you need it. You can't fault that organisation.

OdettiSpaghetti · 28-04-2010 09:53AM

topper75 wrote: »

Just noticed now that it goes by Donkey Ford's chipper at 12.5 miles, right when you need it. You can't fault that organisation.

Spot on ... see you there, by that stage food will be foremost on my mind ... LOL

Have a great run

Krusty_Clown · 28-04-2010 10:09AM

Anyone here targeting sub 3:15 for this race?
Weather forecast is looking pretty good 8'C-11'C (except for some strong gusts of wind).

Izoard · 28-04-2010 10:11AM

Good luck to all the Boardsies hitting the start line for this one...and hey, mind those gates!:)

PIORUN · 28-04-2010 11:26AM

OdettiSpaghetti wrote: »

Spot on ... see you there, by that stage food will be foremost on my mind ... LOL

Have a great run

yeah I heard that they'll be handing out battered sausages outside st Johns Hospital.

MarieC · 28-04-2010 02:02PM

Just called in to marathon HQ there an hour ago. Things seem to be all sorted! Had a good look at the map to kind of get an idea for it. no water station at 6, gels are at 12 and 18, isotonic drink at 3 and 15. Emails apparently are gone out, I still have not got mine though, he was going to re-send that. Has anyone got their email?

Water is in cups as that is slowly becoming standard for marathons (apparently bottles are dangerous).

Total numbers are looking at 5,400, about 800 of which are for the Full, the rest are split between the Half and 10k.

hunnymonster · 28-04-2010 02:06PM

website seems to be still taking entries so I think I'll make the trip up.

PIORUN · 28-04-2010 02:19PM

no e-mail for me either yet. I hope they haven't forgot me....!

hunnymonster · 28-04-2010 02:25PM

Ok, just entered. How long is this marathon again?;);)
Seriously though, would anyone be able to pick up my number for me. I'm hoping to do the trip in one day.

donothoponpop · 28-04-2010 02:32PM

MarieC wrote: »

Water is in cups as that is slowly becoming standard for marathons (apparently bottles are dangerous).

Thats a fair enough point. I've slipped on discarded bottles loads of times.

If you pinch the sides of a cup, thus making an figure-8 shape of the top, I find it easier to drink more from.

eliwallach · 28-04-2010 02:33PM

donothoponpop wrote: »

Thats a fair enough point. I've slipped on discarded bottles loads of times.

If you pinch the sides of a cup, thus making an figure-8 shape of the top, I find it easier to drink more from.

But only if the cup is half full :rolleyes:.

hunnymonster · 28-04-2010 02:34PM

possibly more environmentally friendly too?

MarieC · 28-04-2010 02:34PM

donothoponpop wrote: »

If you pinch the sides of a cup, thus making an figure-8 shape of the top, I find it easier to drink more from.

Yip Ive found this definitely makes a difference.
It was good to get a look at their giant map, have more of a feel for the route now, everyone v.helpful in there.

Folks when are ye doing yer last runs? Im hoping tonight and tomorrow night for a 4.6miler loop each night, Im done then.

Also, it is fine for anyone to collect a friends race pack, all they need is the email that was sent out to them.

hunnymonster · 28-04-2010 02:37PM

I might do my first run in the morning

donothoponpop · 28-04-2010 02:46PM

hunnymonster wrote: »

I might do my first run in the morning

Build up the training slowly HM, no more than 30 miles in the first day. I'd let the mileage peak at no more than 55/60 by Fri, before you begin your taper on Sat.

Krusty_Clown · 28-04-2010 02:48PM

donothoponpop wrote: »

Build up the training slowly HM, no more than 30 miles in the first day. I'd let the mileage peak at no more than 55/60 by Fri, before you begin your taper on Sat.

Also, you should probably have a step back week on Friday afternoon, before your final long run on Friday evening.

donothoponpop · 28-04-2010 02:57PM

Have a read of P&D's "Condensed Marathoning"

The Great Limerick Run, 2 May 2010

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