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AXA Raheny 5 miler 29/1/2012

  • 22-11-2011 9:02pm
    #1
    christeb
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    Entry online has just opened here.

    I'm biased, but its generally acknowledged as one of the best races in the land. Good course, great atmosphere and expertly run by my Raheny Shamrock clubmates. A nice post-Christmas A-race.

    Garmin link here
    Last year's thread

    Rate this race based on, Scenery, PB potential, Atmosphere, Value, Organisation 57 votes

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    3 stars (average)
    12%
    bmurphy8177Wally Runsrovers2001average_runnerRayCuntoyoungFieldsman 7 votes
    2 stars (poor)
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  • #2
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    yeah, it's a great race, great atmosphere on the day.
    There are two kids races - an 800m and a mile - beforehand (at least I presume they'll be on this year too)


  • #3
    village runner
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    Why oh why cant west waterford and raheny organise to have two super races on different days. The competition in Dungarvan would be alot better.
    Typical that two of the best races in the country have to be on hte same day.


  • #4
    average_runner
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    3 stars (average)
    This is a very good race and will sign up for it. This an Dunboyne 4 miler are two great races for early in the year.

    Looking forward to it as be my first race of the year.


  • #5
    Mike D
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    Got an email reminder last night which was nice. Will deffo do it again this year, (5th time). Really good atmosphere and very well attended. fair play to them shamrocks!


  • #6
    martyoo
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    4 stars (good)
    Looking forward to this. Nice one to start the year off.


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  • #7
    tunguska
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    First time in 2 years that I wont be injured when this takes place. Game on, always good depth of field.


  • #8
    rainbow kirby
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    4 stars (good)
    Definitely in for this one. Will be horribly disappointed if I don't break 40 minutes this year.


  • #9
    Woddle
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    4 stars (good)
    Also definitely doing this and going to put my balls on the chopping block...sub 33 which might only be a PB by 7 seconds but this is the race that's going to tell me I'm back :D


  • #10
    RacoonQueen
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    Thought I might miss this but I've missed the deadline to pay for my course now, so I'll probably give it a whack.

    My target: Beat Woddle. :D


  • #11
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    My target - beat Raccoon Queen and Woddle

    Nah, too easy :cool:


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  • #12
    jprender
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    Just signed up for this.

    I used to live around this neck of the woods for a couple of years in my early twenties. I haven't been back in ages !

    First time to take on a 5-mile race, but I have done an 8km, which is close enough for me :p


  • #13
    WithCheesePlease
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    What are the chances of this filling up and registration closing beforehand do ye reckon?? It will hardly have reached any kinda capacity the week leading up to it, will it?


  • #14
    christeb
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    4 stars (good)
    WithCheesePlease wrote: »
    What are the chances of this filling up and registration closing beforehand do ye reckon?? It will hardly have reached any kinda capacity the week leading up to it, will it?

    There's no limit (within reason of course)


  • #15
    WithCheesePlease
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    WithCheesePlease wrote: »
    What are the chances of this filling up and registration closing beforehand do ye reckon?? It will hardly have reached any kinda capacity the week leading up to it, will it?

    But just in case I mislead anyone - as per their website (typos included! :) ) there will be no entries on the day of the race.
    http://www.rahenyshamrock.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1521&Itemid=36 wrote:
    2012 AXA RAHENY 5 ROAD RACE

    TO enter the 2012 AXA Raheny 5 Road race on January 29, 2012 please click on the link below and follow the instructions.

    http://www.activeglobal.com/gl/running/dublin-ireland/axa-raheny-5-2012

    PLEASE NOTE NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCPETED ON THE DATE OF THE RACE.

    ON LINE ENTRIES CLOSE AT 11PM ON SATURDAY, JANAURY 28, 2012


  • #16
    Timmaay
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    Hmm Its a good way of operating, online reg open until 11pm the night before, your not going to decide any later then that to do the race! (plus last years on the day late entry fee of 30euros was abit steep!)


  • #17
    shivDCM
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    never done a 5m before but i better have a go at this since its only down the road.
    it'll be good to get started for 2012.
    out of interest has anyone any idea what the route is?


  • #18
    menoscemo
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    4 stars (good)
    shivDCM wrote: »
    never done a 5m before but i better have a go at this since its only down the road.
    it'll be good to get started for 2012.
    out of interest has anyone any idea what the route is?

    There's a sticky at the top of this sub-forum with all the GPS profiles.

    Anyway here you go: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/66202274


  • #19
    shivDCM
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    shivDCM wrote: »
    never done a 5m before but i better have a go at this since its only down the road.
    it'll be good to get started for 2012.
    out of interest has anyone any idea what the route is?

    just spotted ur garmin line christie.
    thanks.


  • #20
    shivDCM
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭shivDCM


    cheers memo.
    looking forward to that now i am.
    nice run by ray last year.
    i'd be delighted with 35 mins.


  • #21
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    It's a nice route - leave something in the tank for the run up the hill around the 4 mile marker, and we take a loop of the park at the end...


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  • #22
    menoscemo
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    4 stars (good)
    shivDCM wrote: »
    cheers memo.
    looking forward to that now i am.
    nice run by ray last year.
    i'd be delighted with 35 mins.

    Yeah it's a lot flatter than the garmin profile looks. Even 'the hill' at 4 miles is not really much.


  • #23
    christeb
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    4 stars (good)
    RayCun wrote: »
    It's a nice route - leave something in the tank for the run up the hill around the 4 mile marker, and we take a loop of the park at the end...

    Yep, remember the extra little loop at the end. You can see the finish line, but have another 500m or so before you get there.

    I won't be running this now (eye on the marathon prize), but will be helping out on the day


  • #24
    Patrick_K
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    That loop caught me out first time I ran the race - heard the tannoy, saw people milling around so started to sprint, about 300m too early, not this time loop, not this time!!


  • #25
    average_runner
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    3 stars (average)
    Will be running this. Its more of a sharpening exercise for me as be my first race since the Dublin marathon disaster.
    Will also only have a months training behind me.


  • #26
    tHE vAGGABOND
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    Really wanted to do this as a "comeback" race - but Im away that weekend.

    bah!


  • #27
    Trampas
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    what will the latest you can reg for this?


  • #28
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    ON LINE ENTRIES CLOSE AT 11PM ON SATURDAY, JANAURY 28, 2012
    as it says just above
    original typos included :)


  • #29
    G-Money
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    Are the walkers on a separate course or are they mixed in with the runners?


  • #30
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    G-Money wrote: »
    Are the walkers on a separate course or are they mixed in with the runners?

    Same course but they start 15 (?) minutes earlier


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  • #31
    pconn062
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    4 stars (good)
    RayCun wrote: »
    Same course but they start 15 (?) minutes earlier

    Do you know what the idea behind this is? I've never run this before but would all the runners not hit a big wall of walkers a mile or two into the race?


  • #32
    menoscemo
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    4 stars (good)
    pconn062 wrote: »
    Do you know what the idea behind this is? I've never run this before but would all the runners not hit a big wall of walkers a mile or two into the race?

    Nah, they are well spread out and are told to walk on the footpaths. I have done this race the past two years and it has never been an issue.


  • #33
    pconn062
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    4 stars (good)
    menoscemo wrote: »
    Nah, they are well spread out and are told to walk on the footpaths. I have done this race the past two years and it has never been an issue.

    Ah grand was just wondering, walkers are not known for always doing what they're told!


  • #34
    nerraw1111
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    I presume it keeps the road closed for a shorter time too.

    Re training for this. I was half hoping to hold my 5km pace into this race. I'm doing 5 * 1km reps. Should I extend this to 6 * 1? Or break it down into 1 mile reps?


  • #35
    MisterDrak
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    Going to give this a go...

    First race in 6 months, and only 3rd time running since the half in Clontarf last year, and two busted Achilles tendons, 30 missed races and 100 missed training sessions....


    Also first post in ART in the same time frame...

    A lot riding on 29th January...


  • #36
    pconn062
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    4 stars (good)
    nerraw1111 wrote: »
    I presume it keeps the road closed for a shorter time too.

    Re training for this. I was half hoping to hold my 5km pace into this race. I'm doing 5 * 1km reps. Should I extend this to 6 * 1? Or break it down into 1 mile reps?

    Hmmm, well I would have thought if you could hold your 5k pace for 5 miles then your 5k pace is probably too soft? Your five mile pace should be closer to your 10k pace, maybe try putting a recent race result (5 or 10K) into Mcmillan and see what you get for a suggested 5 mile time? Mile reps at your 5 mile pace would be useful.


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  • #37
    BrookieD
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    brilliant, will reg for this tomorrow, need to step up the marathon training...... ;-)

    as a novice and first race in a very long time what time should i be aiming for?


  • #38
    nerraw1111
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    pconn062 wrote: »
    nerraw1111 wrote: »
    I presume it keeps the road closed for a shorter time too.

    Re training for this. I was half hoping to hold my 5km pace into this race. I'm doing 5 * 1km reps. Should I extend this to 6 * 1? Or break it down into 1 mile reps?

    Hmmm, well I would have thought if you could hold your 5k pace for 5 miles then your 5k pace is probably too soft? Your five mile pace should be closer to your 10k pace, maybe try putting a recent race result (5 or 10K) into Mcmillan and see what you get for a suggested 5 mile time? Mile reps at your 5 mile pace would be useful.

    Not sure if it's soft. I was wrecked after it. But I was coming off low mileage but was a fast course etc.

    More aspirational target for Raheeny. The McMillan target looks a bit soft. That said, I've never ran a 5 mile race. Just seeing is there any key speed workouts I could do in weeks before the race?


  • #39
    T runner
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    nerraw1111 wrote: »
    Not sure if it's soft. I was wrecked after it. But I was coming off low mileage but was a fast course etc.

    More aspirational target for Raheeny. The McMillan target looks a bit soft. That said, I've never ran a 5 mile race. Just seeing is there any key speed workouts I could do in weeks before the race?


    My take

    Initially Try a session faster than race pace e.g 10-12 by 400 at 5k pace with 1 min rest. or 5 by 1k at 5k pace with 2 min rest. (for speed) Do first one if no sessions done yet.

    Same week do say 7 miles continous 5% slower than race pace (for strenght). Dont go out to fast. Go out slighly slow and finish close to race pace.

    As the race nears do sessions at race pace. e.g 8 by 1k at RP, 5 by 1 mile at RP. 3 mile continous at RP.

    Keep your long runs and do easy runs apart from that.


  • #40
    pconn062
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    4 stars (good)
    nerraw1111 wrote: »
    Not sure if it's soft. I was wrecked after it. But I was coming off low mileage but was a fast course etc.

    More aspirational target for Raheeny. The McMillan target looks a bit soft. That said, I've never ran a 5 mile race. Just seeing is there any key speed workouts I could do in weeks before the race?

    Oh no I don't mean your 5k race pace is soft, I meant that if you think you could hold your 5k race pace for 5 miles then you could probably achieve a quicker 5k race pace. But T-runner is much better at this than me so you should probably listen to him! :) Might rob a few of those sessions as well!


  • #41
    BrookieD
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    Hi All,
    Started back training for this event last night. Slow jog for 2.5miles. 26mins (slow is the word...lol)

    What type of training can you guys recommend in order to hit a 5mile 40mins pace?

    Cheers
    Darren


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  • #42
    Woddle
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    4 stars (good)
    Hi Darren with only 2.5 weeks left to the race, there's not alot you can do. Two things I'd suggest is just run as often as you can in a controlled/easymanner and maybe twice a week at the end of your run do a few strides 3/4 x 20 seconds


  • #43
    Bundo1965
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    HI

    I have registered for the Raheny 5 mile on the 29th January, but I am unable to register my two children for the children's races. Would anyone know whether this can be done on the day?

    Many thanks


  • #44
    Bambaata
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    Am in for this myself. First 5mile race ever so finishing will be a pb :P Would love a sub 29 but not sure of it after missing a few days this week out sick (back tonight). McMillan says 29 dead based on my 5k race a few weeks back but we'll see.


  • #45
    rovers2001
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    3 stars (average)
    I did this race years ago maybe 15 years:) anyway decided to do it again this year.Im doing 7km jogs at 38 mins respectfully is this an acceptable run to a decent finish time maybe 45 mins?Obviously the course is a bit longer than this but im inexperienced as to what training to do so have measured a course that im comfortable with and doing this three times a week alon with other physical training i do.


  • #46
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    rovers2001 wrote: »
    I did this race years ago maybe 15 years:) anyway decided to do it again this year.Im doing 7km jogs at 38 mins respectfully is this an acceptable run to a decent finish time maybe 45 mins?Obviously the course is a bit longer than this but im inexperienced as to what training to do so have measured a course that im comfortable with and doing this three times a week alon with other physical training i do.

    All finish times are acceptable :)


  • #47
    EdMoses
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    4 stars (good)
    This was my first proper race last year and it was a really enjoyable one. Great organisation and a brilliant atmosphere. Did just under 38mins last year but could struggle to get under 40mins this time out as last week was my first week running since November. No matter, I`m just glad to be back on my feet and am looking forward to the race. Good luck to all taking part. Ed.


  • #48
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    Bundo1965 wrote: »
    I have registered for the Raheny 5 mile on the 29th January, but I am unable to register my two children for the children's races. Would anyone know whether this can be done on the day?

    I had a look at the AAI report from last year
    There are two kids’ races before the main event – an 800m event for 8-12 year olds and a mile race for 13-16 year olds. Former European junior 1500m champion, Colin Costello was the inaugural winner of this race.
    The first three boys and girls past the post in each race will receive prizes while all finishers will be presented with a medal. Entry is just €5. These races begin at 2.15 and 2.30 respectively.

    I presume its the same this year, with entries taken before the race.


  • #49
    rovers2001
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    3 stars (average)
    As far as i know no entries accepted on race day although i could be wrong.Does anyone know where you go to collect race number and where start point is please?


  • #50
    RayCun
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    3 stars (average)
    rovers2001 wrote: »
    As far as i know no entries accepted on race day although i could be wrong.Does anyone know where you go to collect race number and where start point is please?

    No entries on the day, and online registration closes Saturday, according to quotes above.
    Here's a GPS track of the route. The start and finish are on All Saints Park, the number collection is at the school on All Saints Drive, and there are (usually) changing rooms in the GAA club opposite.


  • #51
    Woddle
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    4 stars (good)
    Just registered and looking forward to it, hopefully the wind stays the fcuk away :D


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