Frank Duffy 10m - 20/08/2011

Johnnio13

3 stars (average)

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Gates are very narrow though, that would cause a massive bottle neck trying to get into the park via the Islandbridge gate, they could bring it all the way around to the NCR gate though.

In 2005 or 6 I remember leaving the park for this. Out the chapelizod gate I think and back in Chesterfield. There is an incline from the main gate that is a complete bitch at the 6mile mark I think.

ThePiedPiper

ForrestGimp wrote: »

On another note, in the discussion on the 5 miler there was a lot of talk about using gels and not using gels, that 5 miles was too short to use gels. Im gathering the 10 mile race is a different
animal and gels and all that malarkey would be beneficial at some point during the race.

There's really no need for gels or any such malarkey on a ten miler either. For one thing, if you've trained for the distance at all properly, then your body should have well over 10 miles worth of energy in glycogen reserves. It's well established that glycogen reserves don't generally run dry until 17-20 miles.

It also takes a couple of miles for gels to kick in so again, it's a bit dramatic taking them.

That's not to say that there would be no placebo effect to taking them. If a person feels they can kick on from a slump after taking a gel, then no reason not to take them.

My experience would be that in races of half marathon or less, the increased speed I'm running at would put too much pressure on abdominal muscles to consider taking much liquid or any gels on board. I'm pretty sure I would've gotten physically sick or severe stomach cramps in the 5 miler had I drank any water.

However, it's horses for courses. You'll see plenty of people in 10k events with a belt of gels, drinks, etc.

Johnnio13

3 stars (average)

I am not going to mention Gels again

I will however be investing in a water belt. They look cool.

ForrestGimp

Oh right interesting, i'll take that on board so. I didnt use any of that stuff myself now but i did see people after about 2 miles necking some and it made me wonder.

RacoonQueen

Johnnio13 wrote: »

In 2005 or 6 I remember leaving the park for this. Out the chapelizod gate I think and back in Chesterfield. There is an incline from the main gate that is a complete bitch at the 6mile mark I think.

Was it not quite a sharp turn coming back into the park from Conyngham road? I was going to mention going in that gate but the pavement hopping would cause all sorts of moaning on here. :pac:

Much smaller field back in 2006 too, my first time doing the series in 2007 there was only 2500 or so in the 5 mile... :eek:

PDCAT

4 stars (good)

Booked into this race today. Hoping to go sub 1.20.

misty floyd

4 stars (good)

Johnnio13 wrote: »

I will however be investing in a water belt. They look cool.

No, they look anything but cool batman.

rovers_runner

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Was it not quite a sharp turn coming back into the park from Conyngham road? I was going to mention going in that gate but the pavement hopping would cause all sorts of moaning on here. :pac:

Much smaller field back in 2006 too, my first time doing the series in 2007 there was only 2500 or so in the 5 mile... :eek:

Ah 2007, those were the days, most of the country were still preoccupied with furniture stores in retail parks and camping out overnight to buy houses from plans.

The rest of us knew where to be.

pdiddyw

Does anyone have a screenshot of last years map or remember it?
I ran it but struggling to remember the course route?
I think it started on Chesterfield Avenue and then turned at the zoo and up North Road?
After that I'm not sure. Is this right?, my memory is shot!!!

Thanks

RacoonQueen

pdiddyw wrote: »

Does anyone have a screenshot of last years map or remember it?
I ran it but struggling to remember the course route?
I think it started on Chesterfield Avenue and then turned at the zoo and up North Road?
After that I'm not sure. Is this right?, my memory is shot!!!

Thanks

Here ya go

Spunderbungle

Think I prefer last year's route. Not a fan of running Chesterfield Avenue away from Houston.

WHIP IT!

Entered. No going back now! Considering 5.8 miles is the most I'ver run in one go, I better up the training!!

Buck

3 stars (average)

I've entered too. Really enjoyed the 5 mile race so I decided to give this one a go. Am following Hal Higdon's training plan since I haven't run further than 7 miles before. Not really worried about my time, I'm just hoping that I don't have to walk any of the race.

pconn062

4 stars (good)

RayCun wrote: »

Oh, and the instructions give the wave times

Race organisers always publish these pace groups but it never seems to make any difference!

corny

RunForestRun wrote: »

However, it's horses for courses. You'll see plenty of people in 10k events with a belt of gels, drinks, etc.

I heard a girl ask one of the marshals, halfway round a 4 mile race, is there no water station? The sound of panic in her voice amazed me.:)

I think there are some people who genuinely believe they are not capable of travelling a couple of miles without some sort of crutch.

Tec Diver

3 stars (average)

Yea Corny,
Given that I saw 3 people with Camelbaks on the 5 miler I'd have to agree. They didn't look like they were doing it as part of a LSR.

RacoonQueen

We didn't have a call your time section in the 5 miler thread.

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01

elvis jones

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Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89-59

WHIP IT!

elvis jones wrote: »

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Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89-59

Newb Q: But this is where we guess what our finishing time in the 10-mile will be, correct??

Ok...

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00

folan

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00

RayCun

3 stars (average)

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74


You racing this one then, RQ?

az2wp0sye65487

4 stars (good)

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59

outforarun

4 stars (good)

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59

metamorphosis

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59
metamorphosis - 65:00

az2wp0sye65487

4 stars (good)

:rolleyes: 65 mins?? :eek: Jaysus! that's some speed. Fair play to ya metamorphosis. Hope it goes well on the day.

macinalli

4 stars (good)

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59
metamorphosis - 65:00
macinalli - 68:00

Buck

3 stars (average)

5 mile time x 2 plus 10% and a little extra for first 10 mile run

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59
metamorphosis - 65:00
macinalli - 68:00
Buck - 100:00

menoscemo

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59
metamorphosis - 65:00
macinalli - 68:00
Buck - 100:00
menoscemo 67:50

Jet Black

First ten mile too. Anything less than 120 and I'll be happy. Try for 100.

Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59
metamorphosis - 65:00
macinalli - 68:00
Buck - 100:00
menoscemo 67:50
Jet Black - 100:00

rovers_runner

Never recorded anything of note over 10k so I'll take anything I can get


Call your time:
RQ - 75:01
EJ - 89:59
WHIP IT! 85:00
folan - 95:00
RayCun - 74
Steviecakes: - 79:59
outforarun - 74:59
metamorphosis - 65:00
macinalli - 68:00
Buck - 100:00
menoscemo 67:50
Jet Black - 100:00
rovers_runner - 89:59