Longford Marathon 2010

Oisin11178 · 24-06-2010 4:57pm

Went to book a room in the longford arms and there is no rooms left. Didnt book my room till 4 weeks before last year. Filled up nice and early this year:-(
Might look at galway.

elvis jones · 24-06-2010 5:36pm

Oisin11178 wrote: »

Went to book a room in the longford arms and there is no rooms left. Didnt book my room till 4 weeks before last year. Filled up nice and early this year:-(
Might look at galway.

Try the annaly over the road.

Oisin11178 · 24-06-2010 8:52pm

No joy there either:-(

Muppet Man · 28-06-2010 11:29am

Hire a mobile home, rent out some beds and park it on grass verge on the longford by-pass. It wouldnt look too out place :rolleyes:

j/k, relax....

Muppet man.

RoyMcC · 28-06-2010 11:51am

Accommodation certainly seems tight in Longford, especially at marathon time. A couple of years ago I arrived at the Annally and they had no note of my advance booking. Ended up a fair few miles down the road in a B&B

mithril · 01-07-2010 11:57am

You can pick up your number on the day of race itself which kicks off at 11. Its only 1:45 drive from Dublin on the N4 , so driving down on the day of the race would be a viable option for many.

Oisin11178 · 01-07-2010 4:37pm

There are loads of rooms in the longford arms. They have not got them on the website. Silly but there you go:-)
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RacoonQueen · 01-07-2010 9:25pm

Oisin11178 wrote: »

There are loads of rooms in the longford arms. They have not got them on the website. Silly but there you go:-)
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Yeah I just sent an enquiry on their site so hopefully I'll get a room. Being a week before Dingle and wanting to do Dingle Ultra I'll probably just race the half in Longford, doing the full would be good training for the Ultra the week after though wouldn't it? Go around with Seb and I'd be fine, right? :pac:

locteau · 08-07-2010 12:00pm

Well I just hurt my calf which is annoying..... not good news for the 24hours run in Belfast on august 6.

I should be ok for longford if I don't keep pushing it too hard.

Anyway, we have to do it :-)

locteau · 06-08-2010 6:53pm

Guys, just for info, I really badly injured my right calf and even can't walk on it (I stupidly kept running on it)........

so won't be running but will be there on the day.

Anybody want to be the pacer for 4hours ? it would be great !!!

thanks in advance.

Oisin11178 · 06-08-2010 7:23pm

locteau wrote: »

Guys, just for info, I really badly injured my right calf and even can't walk on it (I stupidly kept running on it)........

so won't be running but will be there on the day.

Anybody want to be the pacer for 4hours ? it would be great !!!

thanks in advance.

Is it for the organisers or a friend of yours?

locteau · 06-08-2010 8:03pm

well I asked them, but was my own initiative to support the event which is one of the old 5 Irish marathons.

But Anybody would be welcome, it could be a group or anyone who is able to pace other athletes.

4 hours is not too bad to pace, did it a few times and it is really good fun to run with a group.

I just feel bad to let them and anybody down

Seb

Oisin11178 · 07-08-2010 11:26pm

locteau wrote: »

well I asked them, but was my own initiative to support the event which is one of the old 5 Irish marathons.

But Anybody would be welcome, it could be a group or anyone who is able to pace other athletes.

4 hours is not too bad to pace, did it a few times and it is really good fun to run with a group.

I just feel bad to let them and anybody down

Seb

If i was just doing the 1 race down in longford id gladly do it for you mate but im doing 2 and although i reckon id easily do the second in under 4 i wouldnt want to let anyone down.

locteau · 07-08-2010 11:45pm

No worries, it's not that important, very annoyed I am injured......

Oisin11178 · 08-08-2010 3:02pm

locteau wrote: »

No worries, it's not that important, very annoyed I am injured......

Ill do it for you if you want mate. Has it been advertised, does anybody know about it?

locteau · 08-08-2010 9:59pm

well, been advertised on boards and runireland. I will email the longford crew that you might be interested if you can pm me.

Even when I pace it does not mean I will be able to do it

But thanks really appreciate this. I have my physio appointment tuesday ! but it seems that my season is gone...... very bad year this year, first time ever 0 races.

even when I got my back surgery I strugled to do a 1miles run/walk race :pac:

RoyNeary · 08-08-2010 10:51pm

locteau wrote: »

well I asked them, but was my own initiative to support the event which is one of the old 5 Irish marathons.

Seb

What are the other old 5? Apart from Dublin, Belfast and Connemara I thought all the others were new. How old is old??

locteau · 09-08-2010 11:14am

I old 5 are :

- Dublin
- Connemara
- Belfast
- Longford
- Cork (which was the newest)

Oisin11178 · 10-08-2010 4:27pm

locteau wrote: »

well, been advertised on boards and runireland. I will email the longford crew that you might be interested if you can pm me.

Even when I pace it does not mean I will be able to do it

But thanks really appreciate this. I have my physio appointment tuesday ! but it seems that my season is gone...... very bad year this year, first time ever 0 races.

even when I got my back surgery I strugled to do a 1miles run/walk race :pac:

Sent you a pm bud.

locteau · 11-08-2010 2:57pm

Ok thanks again !

Muppet Man · 12-08-2010 2:57pm

Lads my Longford Marathon training has fallen through the floor and I have reverted back to the Half Marathon.

Anyone know if the Half Marathon course is
a) relatively Flat (any significant hills that i should watch out for)
b) well sign posted (as far as I can make out from the course, we share the same route for the first 7 or 8km... just want to make sure I dont miss the turn off

)

Muppet Man

theboyblunder · 13-08-2010 10:24am

how is everyone's training going? Taper time is a weird place isnt it?

Ive got my last really tough run done, trying to get rid of bronchitis and a claf strain before the big day.

Woddle · 13-08-2010 10:53am

<MOD>Lets stay on topic please<MOD>

RoyMcC · 13-08-2010 11:03am

Muppet Man wrote: »

Lads my Longford Marathon training has fallen through the floor and I have reverted back to the Half Marathon.

Anyone know if the Half Marathon course is
a) relatively Flat (any significant hills that i should watch out for)
b) well sign posted (as far as I can make out from the course, we share the same route for the first 7 or 8km... just want to make sure I dont miss the turn off )

Muppet Man

Flat as a pancake and the turnoff can't be missed - signposted and marshalled.

locteau · 13-08-2010 11:07am

Fair enough !

theboyblunder · 13-08-2010 11:20am

how is everyone's training going for this?

Taper time is weird isnt it? Got my last very hard run done, trying to get rid of bronchitis and a calf strain now.

anyone know what this party afterwards is like? Any craic?

Oisin11178 · 22-08-2010 11:30am

Time for a bump for this thread i think:D
How is everyones taper going.
Anyone wanna predict there time?

Muppet Man · 22-08-2010 12:37pm

Taper is scary... really doesnt feel "right" LOL

Did Connemara Half in 1.59 this year. So all things being equal as long as the sun doesnt shine too hard, I'm hoping for a 1.50-ish. A PB.

Straight off to the physio then to see if he can figure out why my right hip feels like its falling to pieces.

Cheers
Muppet Man

theboyblunder · 23-08-2010 2:34pm

Oisin11178 wrote: »

Time for a bump for this thread i think:D
How is everyones taper going.
Anyone wanna predict there time?

taper going grand - hoping for 2'59'59.

How about you - care to predict for both of your races?

where is your marathon on friday?

Oisin11178 · 23-08-2010 10:25pm

theboyblunder wrote: »

taper going grand - hoping for 2'59'59.

How about you - care to predict for both of your races?

where is your marathon on friday?

3.49, 3.59
the first couple of pints are me if you go sub 3:D

Art of Noise · 24-08-2010 11:14am

Taking into account the training I have done, I would hope to go at least 3.30,perhaps 3.20 on a good day.I did 66 minutes in a 10 mile race this year but not sure if i've done sufficient mileage to go any quicker than what i've predicted for the marathon.

theboyblunder · 24-08-2010 11:19am

Oisin11178 wrote: »

3.49, 3.59
the first couple of pints are me if you go sub 3:D

two sub 4s in three days would be some achievement! Great stuff.

theboyblunder · 24-08-2010 11:20am

Art of Noise wrote: »

Taking into account the training I have done, I would hope to go at least 3.30,perhaps 3.20 on a good day.I did 66 minutes in a 10 mile race this year but not sure if i've done sufficient mileage to go any quicker than what i've predicted for the marathon.

I did 66'40 for 10 last year and ran 3'10 in dublin. if youve done a few long runs (20+) id say 3'20-3'30 would be pretty comfortable.

Good luck!

Art of Noise · 24-08-2010 11:34am

Thanks, we'll see how it goes. I have got up to 20 miles but nothing beyond so that's why i'm been cautious. I want it to be comfortable as well.The very best of luck with your sub 3 effort. The course is very flat so that should help your chances.

Oisin11178 · 24-08-2010 2:53pm

Art of Noise wrote: »

Taking into account the training I have done, I would hope to go at least 3.30,perhaps 3.20 on a good day.I did 66 minutes in a 10 mile race this year but not sure if i've done sufficient mileage to go any quicker than what i've predicted for the marathon.

If you have got to 20 comfortably id go for 3.15 minimum bud. You know your body well but marathons are meant to hurt at least a little:D

Oisin11178 · 25-08-2010 11:03am

theboyblunder wrote: »

taper going grand - hoping for 2'59'59.

How about you - care to predict for both of your races?

where is your marathon on friday?

Didnt read your full post.
The race on friday is over the same course as far as i know.

theboyblunder · 26-08-2010 3:54pm

Oisin11178 wrote: »

Didnt read your full post.
The race on friday is over the same course as far as i know.

interesting way to do a recce

Good luck

Aimman · 26-08-2010 4:15pm

Then you can do the small breakfast run on the Saturday morning to wake up the legs again and then a bit of grub after it.

Oisin11178 · 26-08-2010 9:01pm

5k run on the friday night night also:D

Oisin11178 · 27-08-2010 8:58pm

Oisin11178 wrote: »

3.49, 3.59
the first couple of pints are me if you go sub 3:D

3.48.52
Felt a bit rough for the last 6 or so miles. Dehydrated to high heaven and cramping everywhere. Mind over matter ect...
Didnt bring enough fluid out with me and it was fairly hot. These self sufficent jobbies are a totally different animal altogether:D

Ath36 · 27-08-2010 9:18pm

Running Half Myself on Sunday in Longford. Heading across from Galway.
Any word on how many are running half and full this year. Has the new Galway race reduced numbers ?

Oisin11178 · 28-08-2010 8:56pm

Good luck in the morning everyone running. Hope its not 2 hot.

Seres · 28-08-2010 10:47pm

best of luck all tomorrow

:)

Woddle · 29-08-2010 1:43pm

Just got my uncles time for the half. He ran 1'32'08, he's 60 :eek:
I really am a fat lazy shlt

Oisin11178 · 29-08-2010 4:03pm

3.32 for me.
any news on theboyblunder?

Aimman · 29-08-2010 7:36pm

Came out to cheer everyone along around the the first relay changeover point. The town was a lot busier with support last year when I ran through it. Today there was just me clapping everyone along. Just hope there was more support along the way.

Got photos of as much as I could. No expert, but they look alright. I'll try to figure out how to upload them somewhere and maybe get them on racepix or something.

Was good to see the familiar faces, but a bit frustrating seeing them from the sideline. Felt like joining in when everyone went past.

Ath36 · 29-08-2010 8:05pm

Well done to all in Longford for another very well organised race.
Lovely food afterwards also. Just under 1hr47 for me. That damned Sub 1hr45 will have to wait til next time

ger664 · 30-08-2010 1:27am

Ath36 wrote: »

Well done to all in Longford for another very well organised race.
Lovely food afterwards also. Just under 1hr47 for me. That damned Sub 1hr45 will have to wait til next time

I broke the 1:45 but I would like to echo your comments re the food afterwards top class and well done to the ladies involved.

christeb · 30-08-2010 7:01am

Oisin11178 wrote: »

3.32 for me.
any news on theboyblunder?

He got 3:05 in the end. Sounded tough up there!

Oisin11178 · 30-08-2010 9:26am

christeb wrote: »

He got 3:05 in the end. Sounded tough up there!

It was the same friday. headwind from about mile 2 till 8 then periodically throughout the race for a couple of miles at a time. Funny thing is when we should have got the benifit we were generally in cover. Plus the sun came out to say hello. Enough to derail a sub 3 attempt if you are on the margains. Better luck next time bud.

Longford Marathon 2010

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