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Jingle Bells 5k 2018

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  • #32
    murphyebass
    Registered Users Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Lazare wrote: »
    Sorry if it read like a dig, wasn't intended so.

    I disagree with you though, parking is not a problem imo.

    Can't wait for this, really enjoyed it last year.

    Fair enough.

    Good to hear it’s not a problem for this specific race as any other event I’ve attwnded there it has been. Maybe they were bigger. I know the great Ireland run is but others I’ve been to would have been smaller like the duathlons.

    Anyway good luck to those taking part.


  • #33
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    The Brass Band will be on course weather permitting.

    Have the request in for a nice morning on Saturday so fingers crossed.



    HelenAnne wrote: »
    Anyway, parking aside, I can't wait for the race! It's the start of the Christmas season. I hope that brass band will be playing at the finish again!

    It's a great race, really looking forward to it.


  • #34
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,414 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    aquinn wrote: »
    I'm unable to race now. I will be down to cheer still I think.

    Will you be able to see anyone? ;)


  • #35
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    I'll be there to cheer or jog it very slowly just to get my Jingle Bells mug. Unfortunately the injury isn't responding to treatment so far...


  • #36
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    Sorry to hear that Sean hopefully I will spot you at some stage on Saturday.
    skyblue46 wrote: »
    I'll be there to cheer or jog it very slowly just to get my Jingle Bells mug. Unfortunately the injury isn't responding to treatment so far...


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  • #37
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    Jingle Bells 2018 is officially sold out.

    Thanks to evryone around these parts who has signed up;hope you all enjoy the run on Saturday.

    Look out for the elf on the bike!


  • #38
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    scotindublin wrote: »
    Jingle Bells 2018 is officially sold out.

    Thanks to evryone around these parts who has signed up;hope you all enjoy the run on Saturday.

    Look out for the elf on the bike!

    Any transfers allowed? :pac:


  • #39
    Goose76
    Registered Users Posts: 252 ✭✭Goose76


    is route the same as previous years.


  • #40
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    Same route a previous years. Starting off on the Acres Road. Up Chesterfield Avenue; be wary of the road works at the US Ambassadors Residence this year. Then bomb it down the hill from the Furze Road junction.!
    Goose76 wrote: »
    is route the same as previous years.


  • #41
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    I don't even think I could arrange a transfer for you S. Unless you want to take over chief elf responsibility from me and I can run!
    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Any transfers allowed? :pac:


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  • #42
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    scotindublin wrote: »
    I don't even think I could arrange a transfer for you S. Unless you want to take over chief elf responsibility from me and I can run!

    Green and red just aren't my colours! I'll be in blue surprisingly haha.


  • #43
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    Didn't think you would like the Mayo colours!
    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Green and red just aren't my colours! I'll be in blue surprisingly haha.


  • #44
    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,844 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    scotindublin wrote: »
    Same route a previous years. Starting off on the Acres Road. Up Chesterfield Avenue; be wary of the road works at the US Ambassadors Residence this year. Then bomb it down the hill from the Furze Road junction.!

    Can we not just start at the top of Furze road and finish at the bottom:D

    Will be there, not in race condition but will enjoy it no matter what.


  • #45
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    That would be some flying mile!
    average_runner wrote: »
    Can we not just start at the top of Furze road and finish at the bottom:D

    Will be there, not in race condition but will enjoy it no matter what.


  • #46
    runnerholic
    Registered Users Posts: 507 ✭✭✭runnerholic


    Weather looks like it may be favourable. I've had a crap year due to injuries but looking forward to seeing where my form's at.


  • #47
    juke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭juke


    Well, that was fun. Well organised, festive, smashing weather. And a PB.

    A good day :)


  • #48
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lazare


    Fantastic race and fantastic festive atmosphere, thank you to Donore.

    Nice to chat to you during warm up C.

    Little gripe at the start with tons of people starting way too far towards the front, but although it's a serious pb chasing event that attracts serious runners, it's also got that fun run family element to it too. So totally understandable.

    Great morning, oh, and big pb thanks to Skyblue.


  • #49
    MY BAD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭MY BAD


    Absolutely superb race. Well done all involved!


  • #50
    runnerholic
    Registered Users Posts: 507 ✭✭✭runnerholic


    Are the results up yet and if so where?


  • #51
    juke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭juke


    Also meant to say, I was carrying my post race mug with box upside down and it fell out & smashed as I made my way back to the bag-drop area. I was too knackered to consider going back to the finish and pleading for another.

    A lovely man (who was running with his son) gave me his - so thanks if you are reading - absolute gent! :)


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  • #52
    MY BAD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭MY BAD


    runnerholic wrote: »
    Are the results up yet and if so where?

    Popupraces.ie


  • #53
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    Thanks C and a cracking run from you this morning!

    People starting to far forward is a scourge......we need to figure out a way of controlling that.

    Glad you enjoyed the event. Some great times out there this morning.

    Lazare wrote: »
    Fantastic race and fantastic festive atmosphere, thank you to Donore.

    Nice to chat to you during warm up C.

    Little gripe at the start with tons of people starting way too far towards the front, but although it's a serious pb chasing event that attracts serious runners, it's also got that fun run family element to it too. So totally understandable.

    Great morning, oh, and big pb thanks to Skyblue.


  • #54
    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,844 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    20:49 for me. Knew i didnt have the speed and didnt get going till 3k. Great race.


  • #55
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lazare


    What was the winning flying mile time?


  • #56
    OOnegative
    Registered Users Posts: 4,834 ✭✭✭OOnegative


    https://www.popupraces.ie/race/jingle-bells-5k-2018/


  • #57
    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,380 ✭✭✭fletch


    Great race as per usual although start was a bit messy between uncertainty that it had actually started and all the runners placing themselves incorrectly.

    I notice I'm not included in the flying mile (not that I care as I wouldn't have a hope of challenging the leaders times) but just wondering if you had to actually run over the thing on the ground? It didn't stretch to the inside of the corner (which is the racing line so seems odd)


  • #58
    overpronator
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭overpronator


    juke wrote: »
    Also meant to say, I was carrying my post race mug with box upside down and it fell out & smashed as I made my way back to the bag-drop area. I was too knackered to consider going back to the finish and pleading for another.

    A lovely man (who was running with his son) gave me his - so thanks if you are reading - absolute gent! :)

    I dropped mine too as soon as I was handed it, I was too wobbly and tired at the end to hold on to it! They gave me a new one though so fair play.

    Great event and credit to Donore for the setup and atmosphere.


  • #59
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,079 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Great race, love the depth of quality, 16:50 [72nd/3rd M50], 5:09 flying mile [49th]


  • #60
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    Nice to get a cup on PB day!
    overpronator wrote: »
    I dropped mine too as soon as I was handed it, I was too wobbly and tired at the end to hold on to it! They gave me a new one though so fair play.

    Great event and credit to Donore for the setup and atmosphere.


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  • #61
    scotindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭scotindublin


    4.24.....cracking time!

    Lazare wrote: »
    What was the winning flying mile time?


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