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Connemarathon 1/4/2012

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  • Registered Users Posts: 404 ✭✭ray lanigan


    his best time was 4hr26 going into clonakilty marathon,hes been running a year and a half now,10marathons and connemara ultra last year in 6hr30 i think,he ran a perfect pacing in clonakilty,stuck to a plan we had an got his 3.55something,the fact his times were slower than what hes capable of, was he didnt no anything about gels etc,he even turned up last year at the ultra with just a bottle of water,he deffintly wont be making that mistake this year,i be very confident he will go under 6hr for sure:D


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,522 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Half:
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)


  • Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)

    Officially down to the half :(. After running 60miles in the first 2 weeks of 2012 I was happy with my progress but illness & injury has restricted me to 15 miles in the 6 weeks since. I'll be happy just to plod around the half for now. Always next year.


  • Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭corkrunner71


    Does anyone know if spectators could drive up and park around or near Maam cross from around 2pm onwards, just to avoid heading back to Clifden on the bus to collect the car. Wife is traveling up with me and it would be great if we could head for home straight away. Think after 6 hours, last thing I will want to do is hop on a bus :-( , Could you park down by the hotel along the side of the road ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 218 ✭✭Reaganomical


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000
    Reaganomical 1'40"

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)

    Running the half...not sure what the hills will take out of me in terms of time, I have run sub 80 before but cannae see it on this course


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000
    Reaganomical 1'40"

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)
    Ray Lanigan - sub 4:57:10
    how do i add my name on the ultra list,sub 4hrs57.10,better than last year.

    How difficult is it to add one line to a post??? :confused:


  • Registered Users Posts: 404 ✭✭ray lanigan


    thanks:)


  • Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    Does anyone know if spectators could drive up and park around or near Maam cross from around 2pm onwards, just to avoid heading back to Clifden on the bus to collect the car. Wife is traveling up with me and it would be great if we could head for home straight away. Think after 6 hours, last thing I will want to do is hop on a bus :-( , Could you park down by the hotel along the side of the road ?


    You'll be able to get there alright but you sometimes meet with a backlog of traffic on that day. The main Galway - Clifden road is open all day but the roads all round Maam Cross will have cars double parked which always give trouble when you have two tourist buses going opposite directions on a narrow road,

    Short answer though is yes, she will be able to get to Maam Cross & park there.;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 matildda


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000
    Reaganomical 1'40"

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)
    Ray Lanigan - sub 4:57:10



    How difficult is it to add one line to a post??? :confused:

    Added my one line to the post but it has disappeared now. :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 ✭✭✭Aimman


    Anyone interested in an XLSR this weekend Saturday 3rd March, there are a bunch of boardsies meeting up at Howth Dart Station at 11am to run 30M to Bray. It will be along the coast road and dart stations will be nearby along the route if you want/need to run a shorter distance. We'll stop off at shops along the way to load up on supplies as needed and the pace should be around 9:30 pace.

    All welcome to join us.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000
    Reaganomical 1'40"

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)
    matildda - to finish would be good, Sub 5 a dream.

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)
    Ray Lanigan - sub 4:57:10
    matildda wrote: »
    Added my one line to the post but it has disappeared now. confused.gif

    Re-done


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 matildda


    Thank you. :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 252 ✭✭KoemansCC


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000
    Reaganomical 1'40"
    KoemansCC

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)
    matildda - to finish would be good, Sub 5 a dream.

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)
    Ray Lanigan - sub 4:57:10


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    I forgot to e mail about changing from full to half, just did it there now. I hope they let me:o


  • Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Running Fool


    Interested to hear how peoples 30milers went at weekend?

    Wasn’t able to join the group one but did it on Sat by myself.
    City centre, lap of phoenix park, down the quays, out by Ringsend and along the coast to Dun Laoghaire. Then through Dalkey, Killiney(very hilly) and finished in Bray. 5 ½ hours.

    Overall was fine and weirdly within a few mins of stopping I felt pretty ok. Tired today but was fine yesterday, really expected to be far worse and when I finished I def had another 10 miles or so in me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Half
    Dow99 - 2:15
    Thirstywork2 (if training goes well will defer to the full)
    Corked
    KrustyClown
    Emer911
    RacoonQueen
    Martyoo
    adamski8
    Roddy23 home before dark
    Pansophelia
    marchino
    Nikki2510
    spurscormac - sub 100 (hopefully)
    hardCopy - 1:50
    OldDogHardRoad - 1:50 ...ish
    Bugsy2000
    Reaganomical 1'40"
    KoemansCC

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30 4.00 - Life is too short for plodding!
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril
    Cabaal - Sub 3:58
    neilc - 3:30
    HOT TO TROT- finish before cut off .
    Ertred - 3:45
    littlebug- get around...
    diddleyland-just get to the end.....
    Joey.de - Sub 4 and enjoy the Views
    Foxx92 - Finish the damn thing (My first marathon woooo)
    Funrunner95 - Sub 4 (for the craic)
    matildda - to finish would be good, Sub 5 a dream.

    Ultra:
    Mick Rice 4:15
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    TFBubendorfer: 4:59:59
    Izoard: sub 6
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible
    Marthastew: finish with a smile on my face
    Oisin11178: Sub 6
    Belcarra: Aim is to finish, but it would be nice to be <6.5hrs...I'd be delighted to make the first page of the results (=6:25)!!
    EauRouge79: Just aiming to finish this - but sub 6 hrs hopefully
    ultraman1....not to be chicked by aimman
    NoGutsNoGlory sub 5
    Claralara sub 6:30
    Digger sub 6:30
    Canine Marathoner: 5:29:59
    Aimman - Sub 6 and more importantly, Sub Ultraman1
    Grahamor - 6.30 (7.08 in 2011)
    Ray Lanigan - sub 4:57:10

    Hoping to latch onto a sub 6 group and hang on for dear life!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 ✭✭✭Aimman


    Interested to hear how peoples 30milers went at weekend?

    Nine of us headed off from Howth on Saturday, some people were doing shorter distances, but stayed with the group until they hit their target miles.

    Weather was much better then we expected. Stopped off at a couple of shops to pick up supplies and then we sat down to a big chipper feed in Bray. Finishing times for the 30Miles were between 4:35 - 5hours


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,198 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    looking forward to it

    Bus departs Galway City at 9:00am

    Mick Rice will hold a Connemarathon Q&A in Oughterard on March 10th following a unique NEW event in Connemara.

    The "Connemarathon Choose Your Distance" will offer entrants the ability to take on any distance they choose over the legendary course. Buses will depart Galway City at 9:00am on March 10th and drive the entire Ultra, Full and Half Marathon route allowing entrants to choose their individual starting point with everyone finishing at Maam Cross. There will be three water stations set out on the course with a range of snacks. Connemarathon Race Director Ray O'Connor says this is a great opportunity for everyone to see first hand what "the devil's mother" or "the hell of the west" is actually like without having to take on the full distance. Once the bus arrives a the mile marker that you wish to start at you hop off and run." Everyone is then bussed back to Oughterard for a well earned buffet lunch where a course overview and Q&A session will be hosted by Mick Rice.

    Entry including return bus from Galway City, lunch and Q&A session - €35

    http://www.runireland.com/events/connemarathon-choose-your-distance


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,198 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    looking forward to it

    Bus departs Galway City at 9:00am

    Mick Rice will hold a Connemarathon Q&A in Oughterard on March 10th following a unique NEW event in Connemara.

    The "Connemarathon Choose Your Distance" will offer entrants the ability to take on any distance they choose over the legendary course. Buses will depart Galway City at 9:00am on March 10th and drive the entire Ultra, Full and Half Marathon route allowing entrants to choose their individual starting point with everyone finishing at Maam Cross. There will be three water stations set out on the course with a range of snacks. Connemarathon Race Director Ray O'Connor says this is a great opportunity for everyone to see first hand what "the devil's mother" or "the hell of the west" is actually like without having to take on the full distance. Once the bus arrives a the mile marker that you wish to start at you hop off and run." Everyone is then bussed back to Oughterard for a well earned buffet lunch where a course overview and Q&A session will be hosted by Mick Rice.

    Entry including return bus from Galway City, lunch and Q&A session - €35

    http://www.runireland.com/events/connemarathon-choose-your-distance

    Im so lonely!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    Im so lonely!
    Myself and meno are over in blackpool running the marathon this weekend. Otherwise i would have done the ultra course.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Canine Marathoner


    How did Blackpool Marathon go?

    For the ultra, this weekend back-to-back 15 & 10 milers? too light? too much?

    I know I got appreciated feedback on this some pages ago, but anyone had any more thoughts on where & what they're leaving at drop-offs?

    any further nuggets of wisdom for the last two pre-ultra weeks from veterans?
    cheers in advance


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    How did Blackpool Marathon go?

    For the ultra, this weekend back-to-back 15 & 10 milers? too light? too much?

    I know I got appreciated feedback on this some pages ago, but anyone had any more thoughts on where & what they're leaving at drop-offs?

    any further nuggets of wisdom for the last two pre-ultra weeks from veterans?
    cheers in advance

    10&15 is I did last weekend, but I was taking it easy after Ballycotton the week before. Will probably do the same again next weekend, with most of it at planned race pace.

    Don't overdo it at this point. From here on too little is definitely preferable to too much.

    I'm still trying the decide about the drop-offs. I'll probably go with something like 10/19/22. That's not ideal, but I have heard too many stories about half-marathon runners stealing from the ultra table, and indeed the one time I left something at the 26-mile drop-off my bag got ripped open and parts of the content were missing. As a result I will probably carry stuff from the mile 22 drop-off even though I'm planning on using it later.


  • Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    10&15 is I did last weekend, but I was taking it easy after Ballycotton the week before. Will probably do the same again next weekend, with most of it at planned race pace.

    Don't overdo it at this point. From here on too little is definitely preferable to too much.

    I'm still trying the decide about the drop-offs. I'll probably go with something like 10/19/22. That's not ideal, but I have heard too many stories about half-marathon runners stealing from the ultra table, and indeed the one time I left something at the 26-mile drop-off my bag got ripped open and parts of the content were missing. As a result I will probably carry stuff from the mile 22 drop-off even though I'm planning on using it later.


    No probs with drops off last year... Reckon once the bags are slightly sealed no one will go near them....I went with 10, 20 and 30 last year and will probably do the same .... As regards ur pace ; will it b steady all the way or are u hoping to bank time... Still havent a clue what pace im going to go out at :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    liamo123 wrote: »
    No probs with drops off last year... Reckon once the bags are slightly sealed no one will go near them....I went with 10, 20 and 30 last year and will probably do the same .... As regards ur pace ; will it b steady all the way or are u hoping to bank time... Still havent a clue what pace im going to go out at :confused:

    My bag had been ripped open and about a third of the drink had disappeared from my bottle. :eek: I hope the scumbag who did it ended up with a stress fracture at the least. :mad:

    Pace ... you'd need to bank some time if you have a fixed time goal because the final 13 miles are much tougher than the previous ones, and most people will slow down after the marathon mark anyway.

    I'm planning on going out at about 7:15 - 7:20 pace and see how I get on. Ray Lanigan has the same idea and if possible we'll head out together. You're more than welcome to join in if that pace suits you.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    My bag had been ripped open and about a third of the drink had disappeared from my bottle. :eek: I hope the scumbag who did it ended up with a stress fracture at the least. :mad:

    The best thing to do is to wrap up your parcel in such a way that no-one knows what's inside and would be unlikely to take a risk on the contents.

    Last year I wrapped my coke bottles in paper with a 'poison' sign on and no-one went near them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    menoscemo wrote: »
    The best thing to do is to wrap up your parcel in such a way that no-one knows what's inside and would be unlikely to take a risk on the contents.

    Last year I wrapped my coke bottles in paper with a 'poison' sign on and no-one went near them.

    My bag was a nappy bag. It looked rather unappealing, I would have thought. It didn't stop them from ripping it open.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    What are the options for leaving stuff on the route?

    The FAQ suggests you can leave "3 items" -is that 3 separate bags?

    Also, are there set mile markers where you can leave the bag(s) or can you nominate any mile marker/water station?


  • Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123



    I'm planning on going out at about 7:15 - 7:20 pace and see how I get on. Ray Lanigan has the same idea and if possible we'll head out together. You're more than welcome to join in if that pace suits you.

    Sounds like a plan...Ran 27 ish miles with Ray last year ( until he sailed into the sunset :pac: )... Hopefully I might b able to keep with ye a little longer this year...


  • Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    Izoard wrote: »
    What are the options for leaving stuff on the route?

    The FAQ suggests you can leave "3 items" -is that 3 separate bags?

    Also, are there set mile markers where you can leave the bag(s) or can you nominate any mile marker/water station?



    Basically u can leave 3 items in 3 separate bags and they will b placed on the route 4 u .. ( Bring all ur bits and pieces to Peacocks Hotel ).... I picked u my bags at miles 10,20 and 30 last year with no problems... I had carb drink , powerbar and banana in my bags but different strokes for different folks...


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  • Registered Users Posts: 404 ✭✭ray lanigan


    How did Blackpool Marathon go?

    For the ultra, this weekend back-to-back 15 & 10 milers? too light? too much?

    I know I got appreciated feedback on this some pages ago, but anyone had any more thoughts on where & what they're leaving at drop-offs?

    any further nuggets of wisdom for the last two pre-ultra weeks from veterans?
    cheers in advance
    if you have done some good long runs up to now than 15 and 10 sounds good to me,i will be doing a easy 26 and 26,but im not well in the head,i only take gels so didnt bother leaving anything at the drop offs(incase they got nicked and i worked out you could waste a minute at each drop off,i managed a 4.57.10 for the ultra so 3 minutes would of been very costly for me)i ended up strapping gels to my waste,going to do the same this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Izoard wrote: »
    Also, are there set mile markers where you can leave the bag(s) or can you nominate any mile marker/water station?

    You can leave up to 3 items at any of the water stations.That's 3 items altogether, not 3 per station. :rolleyes:

    They're at miles 5, 10, 13 and then roughly every 3 miles.

    Oh, and the mile-13 table is actually close to mile 12. I have seen quite a few runners miss their item over the years because they didn't expect the table to be so early and just ran past it.

    Bottom line is, the drop bags option is helpful but don't rely on them. Things can and do happen, and it is perfectly possible to have a good race with just the stuff provided by the organisers.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    I have to work in Dublin the night before and drive down. I was thinking of parking in oughterard and getting a few hours kip before grabbing the bus.

    Is Parking in oughterard ok ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    I have to work in Dublin the night before and drive down. I was thinking of parking in oughterard and getting a few hours kip before grabbing the bus.

    Is Parking in oughterard ok ?

    That won't work, and the parking situation in Oughterard has nothing to do with it.

    1) You need to pick up your number.
    2) Sleeping in the car will leave you wrecked before you're even on the start line.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    That won't work, and the parking situation in Oughterard has nothing to do with it.

    1) You need to pick up your number.
    2) Sleeping in the car will leave you wrecked before you're even on the start line.

    My sister is collecting my number on the Friday, if thats ok.

    I can't get out of work and driving down is my only option and its one i'll have to manage. I'll get a good sleep during Saturday. I'm only doing the half so it won't be as bad.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭roro2


    From the race website:
    Energy drinks will be available at mile 9, 19 and 22 for the full marathon.

    Hi folks, for those that have run in the last year or two, is the above generally reliable? I ran a few years ago and only noticed isotonic drinks around mile 22. Thanks


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭hot to trot


    My bag was a nappy bag. It looked rather unappealing, I would have thought. It didn't stop them from ripping it open.
    My sister is collecting my number on the Friday, if thats ok.

    I can't get out of work and driving down is my only option and its one i'll have to manage. I'll get a good sleep during Saturday. I'm only doing the half so it won't be as bad.

    Loads of free parking in OUghterard. I missed the bus last year in Galway and had to chase out to Oughterard to pick it up there. There was a garda squad car parked on the side to catch the likes of me rushing out to Connemara so watch out for them this year ;)
    Enjoy your race.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭hot to trot


    menoscemo wrote: »
    The best thing to do is to wrap up your parcel in such a way that no-one knows what's inside and would be unlikely to take a risk on the contents.

    Last year I wrapped my coke bottles in paper with a 'poison' sign on and no-one went near them.

    Last year I taped my goodies in an Always Ultra ST packet and everyone was too embarrassed to rip it open and use the contents, It was instantly recognisable on the table as well :D


    BTW I left my last bag at the last 13 mile /half marathon start and though I restocked my belt didnt use any of it . At that stage plain water was all I wanted as the sweetie stuff made me feel a bit yukky by then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    How is everyone getting on for this?
    Anyone aiming for 6 hours for the ultra?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    How is everyone getting on for this?
    Anyone aiming for 6 hours for the ultra?

    Definitely tapering now. For once I'm feeling great as the target race approaches (hopefully not a bad omen ;) ).


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭Marthastew


    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    How is everyone getting on for this?
    Anyone aiming for 6 hours for the ultra?

    It's my first time doing Conn Ultra so I'm not exactly sure what I'm letting myself in for. My training has gone very well so I would hope to target 6 hours; I have a VERY rough idea of 3 hours 50 to marathon which then leaves me 2 hours 10 in the last third in which to blow up, cramp, walk, crawl etc to the finish line.
    Any suggestions or words of wisdom are very welcome:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭Foxx92


    Any last minute advice for a first time marathoner? Got up to 20 miles on my LSR last week, just wondering what I should be doing tomorrow(LSR day)? Should I go for 22ish and go easy for the next 2 weeks, or should I go a bit easier (13 miles or something) and keep it easy for the next while?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭Marthastew


    Foxx92 wrote: »
    Any last minute advice for a first time marathoner? Got up to 20 miles on my LSR last week, just wondering what I should be doing tomorrow(LSR day)? Should I go for 22ish and go easy for the next 2 weeks, or should I go a bit easier (13 miles or something) and keep it easy for the next while?

    Well done on the 20 miler last week:)
    Are you following a plan? I would definitely NOT do a 22miler less than two weeks out. 13/14 miles will be fine with some shorter runs thrown in. You should be well into your taper phase now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    Marthastew wrote: »
    It's my first time doing Conn Ultra so I'm not exactly sure what I'm letting myself in for. My training has gone very well so I would hope to target 6 hours; I have a VERY rough idea of 3 hours 50 to marathon which then leaves me 2 hours 10 in the last third in which to blow up, cramp, walk, crawl etc to the finish line.
    Any suggestions or words of wisdom are very welcome:)
    This race is not a target of mine as ive not really trained for it specifically so i intend to run 6 hour pace. I dont intend to taper and ill be doing 2 x 20 the week of conn.
    No real advise other than get your tactics regarding race pace and nutrition sorted and dont leave anything to chance. Also i recommend trying to slot into a group, always makes things seem alot easierfor me anyway.


  • Registered Users Posts: 404 ✭✭ray lanigan


    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    This race is not a target of mine as ive not really trained for it specifically so i intend to run 6 hour pace. I dont intend to taper and ill be doing 2 x 20 the week of conn.
    No real advise other than get your tactics regarding race pace and nutrition sorted and dont leave anything to chance. Also i recommend trying to slot into a group, always makes things seem alot easierfor me anyway.
    i agree,running with a group makes it alot easier,it seems alot of people on here going for sub 6hr,i think you should all get a group running together:).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    i agree,running with a group makes it alot easier,it seems alot of people on here going for sub 6hr,i think you should all get a group running together:).
    Ive done all my training with longer races in mind so wouldnt beat last years time so im not going for a time outside my best time, i dont see the point. Ill take it handy enough and get some extra time on my feet and a quicker recovery.
    Yeah i reckon if your going for 6 hours 9 min miles are perfect. If you take into account racing line that should get you in at marathon distance at 3.54, leaving 2.06 to do the last 13.1.
    Id be happy to form a group if enough people wanted to have a pop at 6 hours.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭Foxx92


    Marthastew wrote: »
    Well done on the 20 miler last week:)
    Are you following a plan? I would definitely NOT do a 22miler less than two weeks out. 13/14 miles will be fine with some shorter runs thrown in. You should be well into your taper phase now.

    Yeah, was leaning towards that myself, just wanted to make sure that I couldn't fit another long run in yet. Really looking forward to it now, must start on picking a time to aim for in the next while.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭ebixa82


    Hi,

    When do you think the latest day should be to do a long run?
    I'm doing the half.
    I plan to run the loop around Sutton-Howth (10 miles) tomorrow as it is meant to have similar hills in part to Connemara.

    If I do this run and a 10km run on Friday would it be ok to do a flat 10 mile run on Sunday, or is that overdoing it?

    Thanks in advance


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Id be happy to form a group if enough people wanted to have a pop at 6 hours.
    ill be drivin the 6:30 bus if anyone wants to hop on .have concedded to aimann,but we mite catch him:P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Marthastew wrote: »
    It's my first time doing Conn Ultra so I'm not exactly sure what I'm letting myself in for. My training has gone very well so I would hope to target 6 hours; I have a VERY rough idea of 3 hours 50 to marathon which then leaves me 2 hours 10 in the last third in which to blow up, cramp, walk, crawl etc to the finish line.
    Any suggestions or words of wisdom are very welcome:)
    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Ive done all my training with longer races in mind so wouldnt beat last years time so im not going for a time outside my best time, i dont see the point. Ill take it handy enough and get some extra time on my feet and a quicker recovery.
    Yeah i reckon if your going for 6 hours 9 min miles are perfect. If you take into account racing line that should get you in at marathon distance at 3.54, leaving 2.06 to do the last 13.1.
    Id be happy to form a group if enough people wanted to have a pop at 6 hours.

    I'll aim to get through the marathon in 3.50 and hope to hang on from there, so good to know there will be a few others in the same boat.
    ultraman1 wrote: »
    ill be drivin the 6:30 bus if anyone wants to hop on .have concedded to aimann,but we mite catch him:P

    Ehhh, what happened to your sub 6 attempt? Once you see the rabbit(s) heading up the road, you won't be able to control yourself....:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Izoard wrote: »
    I'll aim to get through the marathon in 3.50
    Ehhh, what happened to your sub 6 attempt

    3:50 eh.. 6.5 hrs ties in with my trainn plan for somthing else(i wont say dat this is just a trainin run)


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