Donadea 50km

ultraman1

glennhysen wrote: »

running with a group of people !

jiust be carful when running in groups ,as if ur out for 4:30/5 hrs u will be lapped every 3 or so lapps

DigiJem

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Name|Target|Comments
Belcarra|4:45-4:59|Second ultra 'attempt' so just want to complete this before Connemara.
Krusty_Clown|3:45:00|Plan is to run the first 20 miles @7:12, then try to pick up the pace for the remainder to 6:55/mile
Izoard|4:30|Objective is to register a sub 4 marathon (3.45/3.50), after too many years of pacing and IM marathons and finish in 4.30. Will be hanging on the coat-tails of giants to get me around.
menoscemo|4:10:00|just hoping to hold a steady 8 min/mile pace all the way round. If I can do that comfortably I know I am in shape for my target in Conn.
TFBubendorfer|3:53:00|The plan is to run the first half @ 7:45 and the second half @ 7:15 per mile.
Marthastew|4:30|as this will be my first 50K I'm (hopefully) guaranteed a PBI'd be delighted with 4.30
Glennhysen|4:45:00|First attempt at a distance greater than the marathon. Planning on 9 minute miles the whole way round
Aimman|4:40:00| Keep it at 9 min miles and avoid the stares from Anto which means 'Hurry up, we want to go home' on each lap :rolleyes:
ELFOYZER|sub 4:30??|First ultra - who knows what will happen:eek:
Oisin11178| 4.59| Paddy last:D
digijem| 4:45| First attempt at 50K, cant wait

Oisin11178

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Looks like ill be running on my lonesome so:(

Aimman

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belcarra wrote: »

FAO: Izoard, Marthastew, Glennhysen, Aimman & Elfoyzer (+Anyone else that's interested!)
There seems to be a nice few going between 4:30 & 4:45 or thereabouts. I know Digijem is thinking about 4:45 also. Myself and a friend (Philip) are thinking about 4:45 as well but we are more interested in having a bunch of folks to run with for the first few laps at least rather than a particular pace. We could drop back to Oisin's pacing group for 5:00 4:59:59 (6:00/km or 9:40/mile) but we'd be happier getting a group going @ 4:40-4:45 pace (5:35/km or 9:00/mile) initially if possible.

Would there be any interest in something like this for the rest of you??

I'll be up for that.

Izoard

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belcarra wrote: »

FAO: Izoard, Marthastew, Glennhysen, Aimman & Elfoyzer (+Anyone else that's interested!)
There seems to be a nice few going between 4:30 & 4:45 or thereabouts. I know Digijem is thinking about 4:45 also. Myself and a friend (Philip) are thinking about 4:45 as well but we are more interested in having a bunch of folks to run with for the first few laps at least rather than a particular pace. We could drop back to Oisin's pacing group for 5:00 4:59:59 (6:00/km or 9:40/mile) but we'd be happier getting a group going @ 4:40-4:45 pace (5:35/km or 9:00/mile) initially if possible.

Would there be any interest in something like this for the rest of you??

I think there will probably 2 groups - sub 4.30 (5.24per km) and possibly a 4.45 (5.35), with a few (including myself) drifting back to the 2nd group as the race progresses...

Really looking forward to this....

belcarra

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Izoard wrote: »

I think there will probably 2 groups - sub 4.30 (5.24per km) and possibly a 4.45 (5.35), with a few (including myself) drifting back to the 2nd group as the race progresses...

Really looking forward to this....

Right of admission to our group is strictly reserved Izoard!
If we get you in our sights we will trample you!!

Izoard

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belcarra wrote: »

Right of admission to our group is strictly reserved Izoard!
If we get you in our sights we will trample you!!

Between getting pushed into the ditch by the front runners while being lapped, and then worrying about the angry horde coming up from behind...this could be a tough day out:)

TFBubendorfer

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Izoard wrote: »

Between getting pushed into the ditch by the front runners while being lapped, and then worrying about the angry horde coming up from behind...this could be a tough day out:)

You're running an Ultra - of course it's going to be a tough day! :rolleyes:

Marthastew

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belcarra wrote: »

Right of admission to our group is strictly reserved Izoard!
If we get you in our sights we will trample you!!

Originally I thought I might be with the 4.30 group but I was VERY tired on my recovery run today, also the fact that the 4.45 group seems to be full of attitude, count me in; 9 min miles it is:D

RacoonQueen

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My support crew has abandoned me in my time of need and I've no car next weekend so a suitable lift would be welcome for me too. The best offer gets first dibs on the chocolate biscuit cake and doiuble choc muffins.

menoscemo

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RacoonQueen wrote: »

My support crew has abandoned me in my time of need and I've no car next weekend so a suitable lift would be welcome for me too. The best offer gets first dibs on the chocolate biscuit cake and doiuble choc muffins.

Were you not planning on coming up with me and Aimman like last year?

RacoonQueen

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Name|Target|Comments
Belcarra|4:45-4:59|Second ultra 'attempt' so just want to complete this before Connemara.
Krusty_Clown|3:45:00|Plan is to run the first 20 miles @7:12, then try to pick up the pace for the remainder to 6:55/mile
Izoard|4:30|Objective is to register a sub 4 marathon (3.45/3.50), after too many years of pacing and IM marathons and finish in 4.30. Will be hanging on the coat-tails of giants to get me around.
menoscemo|4:10:00|just hoping to hold a steady 8 min/mile pace all the way round. If I can do that comfortably I know I am in shape for my target in Conn.
TFBubendorfer|3:53:00|The plan is to run the first half @ 7:45 and the second half @ 7:15 per mile.
Marthastew|4:30|as this will be my first 50K I'm (hopefully) guaranteed a PBI'd be delighted with 4.30
Glennhysen|4:45:00|First attempt at a distance greater than the marathon. Planning on 9 minute miles the whole way round
Aimman|4:40:00| Keep it at 9 min miles and avoid the stares from Anto which means 'Hurry up, we want to go home' on each lap :rolleyes:
ELFOYZER|sub 4:30??|First ultra - who knows what will happen:eek:
Oisin11178| 4.59| Paddy last:D
digijem| 4:45| First attempt at 50K, cant wait
RQ|5:00:01|Just to annoy Anto

menoscemo wrote: »

Were you not planning on coming up with me and Aimman like last year?

My friend wanted to see what ultra running is all about so she was going to drive me out. Didn't even consider you two. I'll grace yee with my presence though if there's space.

menoscemo

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RacoonQueen wrote: »

My friend wanted to see what ultra running is all about so she was going to drive me out.

Take her to a longer race then. This one is only a badly measured marathon

I just texted Aimo there hopefully he can pick us up, if not I'll give you a lift out since you only live across the road.

ultraman1

RacoonQueen wrote: »

RQ|5:00:01|Just to annoy Anto
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will relish kickin u off the course....

hot to trot

RacoonQueen wrote: »

My support crew has abandoned me in my time of need and I've no car next weekend so a suitable lift would be welcome for me too. The best offer gets first dibs on the chocolate biscuit cake and doiuble choc muffins.

For this I will come up from Mayo and bring you myself

Izoard

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What is the best route to Donadea Park from south Dublin?

Heading North on M50, better to take the M7 and exit before Naas and onto Sallins -> Clane or head down the M4?

ultraman1

Izoard wrote: »

What is the best route to Donadea Park from south Dublin?

Heading North on M50, better to take the M7 and exit before Naas and onto Sallins -> Clane or head down the M4?

much of a muchness...

GoHardOrGoHome

menoscemo wrote: »

Were you not planning on coming up with me and Aimman like last year?

Best of look luck Menoscemo (and everyone for that matter!). Won't be chatting to you for 4.5 hours like last year!

Great course. Really enoyed it last year.

umpire bat

Izoard wrote: »

What is the best route to Donadea Park from south Dublin?

Heading North on M50, better to take the M7 and exit before Naas and onto Sallins -> Clane or head down the M4?

M4 is best option, Exit at J*8 continue 6 / 7km on the R158 towards Clane. Sgnposted right turn.

TFBubendorfer

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GoHardOrGoHome wrote: »

Best of look Menoscemo

Does that mean meno is the best looking one?

belcarra

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Here is a link to create a pace band for tomorrow folks:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/runners-tool-box-split-calculator-pace-band-maker/

Best of luck to everyone!

ultraman1

belcarra wrote: »

Here is a link to create a pace band for tomorrow folks:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/runners-tool-box-split-calculator-pace-band-maker/

Best of luck to everyone!

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fd1029335.blacknight.com%2Flecheileac.com%2F2011_Donadea50_Pace_Band.xlsx&h=HAQFUffEaAQGCRaW4VfUizdectUA97f3eUiqsOCI2K2HsLg
heres one that takes into account thev 320 mtr run up,courtesy of Tb aka lecheile

pgibbo

Good luck folks.

RacoonQueen

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ultraman1 wrote: »

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fd1029335.blacknight.com%2Flecheileac.com%2F2011_Donadea50_Pace_Band.xlsx&h=HAQFUffEaAQGCRaW4VfUizdectUA97f3eUiqsOCI2K2HsLg
heres one that takes into account thev 320 mtr run up,courtesy of Tb aka lecheile

Doesn't work on a mac. Could you print out one for me for 5:00:01 please.

Cheers.

ultraman1

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Doesn't work on a big mac. Could you print out one for me for 5:00:01 please.

Cheers.

get some lipstick and print on arm D N F....:p

RayCun

Have a great run everyone, should be a fantastic day.

ger664

Best of luck all. Hope that everyone gets home before the slow pacer.

Aimman

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Best of luck tomorrow, see you all there.

digger2d2

Good luck to all tomorrow... I won't be running due to bad man flu (finally making a sensible decision) but will be there to cheer you all on

chinguetti

Good luck to ye all in the morn and i look forward to all the interesting reports afterwards.

runrabbit

Good luck today everyone!

opus

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Best of luck to everyone this morning!

jeffontour

Well that hurt!

menoscemo

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Name|Target|Comments
Belcarra|4:45-4:59|Second ultra 'attempt' so just want to complete this before Connemara.
Krusty_Clown|3:45:00|Plan is to run the first 20 miles @7:12, then try to pick up the pace for the remainder to 6:55/mile
Izoard|4:30|Objective is to register a sub 4 marathon (3.45/3.50), after too many years of pacing and IM marathons and finish in 4.30. Will be hanging on the coat-tails of giants to get me around.
menoscemo|4:10:00|just hoping to hold a steady 8 min/mile pace all the way round. If I can do that comfortably I know I am in shape for my target in Conn.
TFBubendorfer|3:53:00|The plan is to run the first half @ 7:45 and the second half @ 7:15 per mile.
Marthastew|4:30|as this will be my first 50K I'm (hopefully) guaranteed a PBI'd be delighted with 4.30
Glennhysen|4:45:00|First attempt at a distance greater than the marathon. Planning on 9 minute miles the whole way round
Aimman|4:40:00| Keep it at 9 min miles and avoid the stares from Anto which means 'Hurry up, we want to go home' on each lap :rolleyes:
ELFOYZER|sub 4:30??|First ultra - who knows what will happen:eek:
Oisin11178| 4.59| Paddy last:D
digijem| 4:45| First attempt at 50K, cant wait
RQ|5:00:01|Just to annoy Anto


Managed 4:06:30 in the end
15 minute improvement on last year which I'm delighted with. It also felt a bit more comfortable than last year so I'm really happy with the progress. Nearly scalped Gerry Duffy at the end, but I let out a roar with 2k to go and he sped up to stay just ahead :pac:

jcunniffe

Full results are at:

http://www.redtagtiming.com

Well done to all today

John

belcarra

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Finished in 4:43:58 - 2 secs inside my pre-race target! Great day and great chatting with Running coach, marthastew, claralara,grahamor, Philip and a few others throughout. Extremely happy with pacing throughout and even had enough for a sprint finish over the last 300m!! Paid for it on the massage table afterwards though!!

Krusty_Clown

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Whatever you say about Ultraman (F#£$%£$!!) he puts on a superb race. My only gripe is that I heard that the 4 hour pacer finished in 3:39:45. Don't invite him back.

A superb day out from start to finish. Worth the pain.

RacoonQueen

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jeffontour wrote: »

Well that hurt!

I think we should rename it to your description "Anto's laps of torture"

Didn't expect to finish today and got a marathon pb there too.

Thanks again Anto.

Can't believe I lost to Izoard though. Stupid f*cking stitch. :mad:

Excuseless

Looks like there was some great racing up front with a high standard filed.

Well done on yer second Bazman - know there are other bigger fish to fry for you later in the year

See Pablo T managed to reversed Art O Neil form with Enduro and looks like a super run from Jeff On Tour

Well done all

Izoard

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RacoonQueen wrote: »

I think we should rename it to your description "Anto's laps of torture"

Didn't expect to finish today and got a marathon pb there too.

Thanks again Anto.

Can't believe I lost to Izoard though. Stupid f*cking stitch. :mad:

Well, you pi$$ed off on me at the start - bad karma:)

claralara

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4.37:23 - well under my 4.59 target. Absolutely delighted. Brilliant day. Savage organisation! Well done and congrats to all!!:)

Dipity

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Great event to have been part of for my first 'and only' ultra. Well done Ultraman, you did an excellent job. Good buzz around the place too.

jb-ski

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Well done to all runners today.
& to Ultraman1 & crew for hosting a great event.


Special mention to Jeffontour who lapped me with 6k ish to go looking very relaxed & running at what seemed to me 10k pace:eek:.
Also Meno who passed me looking like he was out for a gentle recovery run!

It was great to meet a lot of the ultrarunning community again, although you are all mad:).

jb-ski

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Dipity wrote: »

Great event to have been part of for my first 'and only' ultra. Well done Ultraman, you did an excellent job. Good buzz around the place too.

Well done, Dipity, on your FIRST ultra:D.

glennhysen

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Finished it in 4hrs 56 mins in my first ultra. Ran the first half in 2.21 and 20 miles in 3.01. Slowed up a bit for the final 11 miles but glad to have finished inside 5 hours.

Thanks to Anto for a great day and thanks to all the marshalls and other runners for the word of encouragement. Much appreciated.

TFBubendorfer

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Great race Anto, superbly organised and very enthusiastic volunteers! You even fixed the weather at the last minute, which I am really impressed by (and grateful for).

I had a grand day out, enjoying every step of it (in retrospect, even the last 10k).

ultraman1

http://www.ultrarunningireland.com/live/news/910.html

belcarra

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ultraman1 wrote: »

http://www.ultrarunningireland.com/live/news/910.html

G'wan RQ and Claralara!! Great to be mentioned in an esteemed report like that!

Woundedknee.

Anto, that was a fantastic race and you should be proud of yourself. It was very competitive but still maintained that friendly atmosphere and I'm already looking forward to next year. Well done!

John

p.s
Thanks to the girl with the banana bread it was delicious.

liamo123

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Big thanks to Anto and all the volunteers for a great event... Went off like clockwork... Died a death for the last 15 or so K but really enjoyed it...