Mint Sauce wrote: » Half way up the Glen road theres a Layby on the right hand side. Just before that theres a big ungated gap leading into a feild. Go through there, top of that feild theres a gate on the left, though that and right, though another gate up another steep section, then follow the fence on your right, whilst continuing to climb. Not great and directing from there, but eventually you will turn left away from the fence, where the hill levels out abit. Eventually you will come across a stone wall which will lead you to the top. T Runner, if about might be able to direct you better.
Charliebull wrote: » how do you access the race route up (ie from where)
Mint Sauce wrote: » Only down. Theres a few who go up the race route, and have met including who I assume was one of the farmers up there, and with out issue.
Charliebull wrote: » do you run up and down tourist trial mint,
Mint Sauce wrote: » Have done the full course twice, and just the mountain section once in the last few weeks, will probably do at least the mountain twice again before the day. Its tough, have ventured down the new steps at half speed, but will probably stick to my tried and tested zig zag route on the day.
Dazzler88 wrote: » Anyone been out running the course recently? Have been meaning to get out for the last few weeks but just haven't got a chance.
stmochtas wrote: » Folks, i missed the registration for personal reasons this year and had hoped to participate. I know the entries were handled by Precision timing so just wondering does anyone have any info on how the transfers process (if any) will work. Anyone successfully used a transferred entry for past events?
daveboy01 wrote: » I'm the same... missed registration because I wasn't anywhere near a computer at the time. Unless I get a transfer it'll be the first time in about 10 years I'll have missed it. I'm desperate to get a place so if anyone knows anything about the transfer system please reveal all!
TRANSFERS If you cannot take place in this year’s Warriors Run for any reason you may Transfer your place to someone else. Once you have found someone to transfer to you MUST contact info@precisiontiming.net in order to complete the Transfer. All online transfers (via Precision Timing) must be completed by 8pm Thursday 21st August, 2014. You may also transfer your registration IN PERSON at the Warriors Marquee on Friday 22nd August between 6.30pm and 8pm with the Precision Timing representative. STRICTLY NO TRANSFERS CAN BE DONE ON RACE DAY.ANYONE TAKING PART IN THE WARRIORS RUN WITHOUT COMPLETING THE TRANSFER PROCESS WITH PRECISION TIMING WILL BE DEEMED DISQUALIFIED.
Charliebull wrote: » can anyone recommend a good spot for hill training i just got into running this year after a 10 years away from training (football) currently up to 8-9k running, what should i be at for the warriors run
spurscormac wrote: » Can you clarify where you're talking of here, is this at the very top or further down? Where is it in relation to the stoney path? Will be my 3rd time this year, but as I'm not local I'm unlikely to get a chance to reccie your suggestion.
T runner wrote: » Different so. I keep to the left of the wide path and when the wide path narroes and meanders right I leave it continuing (off-path) straight down. This brings me eventually to the ledge which I negotiate as described before. Its a technically difficult but is the quickest way down. Killer on the quads so if they aren't ready, ill modify.
Mint Sauce wrote: » I usally head right just as you leave the wide path heading away from the cairn, then cross the hill a few times. The left approach is the angle that I am heading for towards the gate. I would usally be no where near the fence just above the gate.
dakar wrote: » I would be one of those first time entrants. Happy enough with my Streets of Sligo run. I finished in 23:57 and had a bit of juice in the legs for a gallop down O'Connell St. My first ever 5k. In fact, it was my first race of any sort since the community games twenty something years ago, now that I think about it! I took a recce up the mountain as the kids were doing the sponsored walk for Diabetes Ireland straight after. What I learned was that I'll need to get a lot of hill work in between now and the end of August to toughen up my quads especially. I've now had conversations with several people who've done it before. The first told me the hardest bit is the steep drag up to Kelly's. The second said it's the Glen Rd. The third said the Glen Rd is ok, it's the grassy path up that's the worst. The next said the descent of the mountain path's the killer. And last but not least, someone told me the run home was the toughest bit because they'd crucified their legs on the uphill bits! So, any top tips for a newbie other than get the miles in, do plenty of hill repeats and spend some time on the mountain?
Mint Sauce wrote: » Anyone running The Streets of Sligo tomorrow. Whilst nothing like the terrain of The Warriors, and only a third of the distance, it could be a good fitness indicator, especially for any first time entrants.
T runner wrote: » I go straight down the ledge...there is a hidden step in the middle of it.....i usually go left thereafter to avoid the small loose rock area. Its handy because you can go almost straight down all the way then. Quads need to be conditioned though I know the descent route you follow i think.....its out left and zig zags.......its a good one.....ill use it if i havent the legs ready for a good pounding!
Mint Sauce wrote: » The ledge is still there, then 'the steps'. I usally head left as well, and totally avoid the ledge, and head for the gate at an angle. Whilst the area around the gate has not been totally leveled, the drop though it is not as fierce. Even though I didn't attack the decent today, compination of new trail runners, walkers, and wearing a pack that was chaffing (also training for the Gaelforce), was quite happy with the run.
T runner wrote: » I usually keep left on the way down. When I get to the "ledge" about 20-30 metres above the gate, I have a sneaky way of dropping down without having to go all the way right to the fence. Ill have to look at it again now.
Mint Sauce wrote: » No. Like railway sleepers set into the slope, about a metre to metre and half apart. Leveled out clay and earth behind each one. Didn't get up to close as was sticking with the tried and tested zigzag route up and down.
T runner wrote: » Hi Mint. When you say stepped, do you mean stone/concrete steps climbing for 10-20 metres lenght?
Mint Sauce wrote: » The taming of the hill. There could a PB or two this year. Was up there this morning for the first time since last years event, took the tourist path up and down. If you were to say run down in a zig zag fashion, there is a more marked path, although this could be down to the recent very heavy rain. If you are one of those who take the straightest route, just above the gate the hill has been stepped for about 10/20 metres, with the gate widened, and the area around it smoothed out. A bench has also been installed just above the gate should you wish to take a break. The race route up, I imagine will be as tough as ever.
IrishLad2012 wrote: » I did it for the first time last year. I was dreading it before but that feeling you get when you hit the last 200metres and everyone is cheering you across the finish line is something else.
bennyc wrote: » I got in about 15:56 , that's really annoying for anyone who missed out. Now as someone who has only just started running a few months back what the hell have I let myself in for...
