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The Great Limerick Run May 6th 2012

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    #32
    Hard Worker
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    RacoonQueen wrote: »

    And yeah Ger just checked out the prize money. That's impressive for the 6 mile race. :eek:

    Decent prize money for the 6 mile race. Strange that they have more than halved the prizemoney for the Marathon. After getting a decent standard up front last year, first prize this year will rule out any international athletes coming over as it wouldn't cover the cost of a flight.
    As for the walkers: some of them actually jog / walk. Others tend to stick together and couldn't care less about the runners coming from behind. They are also a serious nuisance to any wheelchair competitor.
    I was at the finish last year and there was a good atmosphere. Can't comment on the course.


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    #33
    mr.wiggle
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    I ran the 6 , 2 years ago when i was just starting off, and enjoyed it. I ran the 1/2M last year and found it really congested in a lot of places, but it was a lovely day, as others have mentioned, the 'goodie' bags were a let down.
    Was looking at the marathon distance this year, but the price on top of a guaranteed increase in congestion has stopped me signing up. Just spotted last week,that there is an inaugural marathon of the lakes in Killarney around the same time, less than 1/2 the price (30e) and the course looks lovely.
    Signed up for it and looking forward to it.


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    #34
    dev123
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    Just wondering if there are many around here doing this?

    After reading back over the previous few posts I can see why people wouldn't but having signed up for the full a long ways back I'm going to proceed as planned.

    As I understand it a few of the pacers are from Boards.

    Any info on the 4 hour pacers for the full? Please say it ain't Meno ;)


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    #35
    Brianderunner
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    dev123 wrote: »
    Any info on the 4 hour pacers for the full? Please say it ain't Meno ;)

    Your safe :D

    4.00 pacers, MR SLOW - Runningcoach - OISIN11178

    Most of the pacers are from here yeah.


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    #36
    menoscemo
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    dev123 wrote: »

    Any info on the 4 hour pacers for the full? Please say it ain't Meno ;)

    Haha, I'm pacing the half myself this year.
    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Your safe :D

    4.00 pacers, MR SLOW - Runningcoach - OISIN11178

    Most of the pacers are from here yeah.

    well if you think I go on a bit wait until you hear this lot :D


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    #37
    dev123
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Your safe :D

    4.00 pacers, MR SLOW - Runningcoach - OISIN11178

    Most of the pacers are from here yeah.

    Thanks Brian. Thats a weight of my mind :pac:

    I've met Mr. Slow after DCM in McGrattans, Runningcoach paced me around (part) of the Six Mile Bridge 10k on the hottest day of the year last year and I think Oisin11178 paced the Wexford Half with Meno last year.

    Glad to know I'll be in safe hands


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    #38
    overthebridge
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    I'm going to give the half a go again this year. I had hoped to run the full but my knees dictated otherwise. It just gives me more time to prepare for next year :D
    All going well I'm hoping for around 1.45ish. I'm not sure are there 1.45 pacers ?
    AFAIK the nearest to that are 1.40 & 1.50 pacers. So maybe I'll hover in between them.
    Should be a good 'un. Fingers crossed the snow stays away eh !!


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    #39
    menoscemo
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    overthebridge wrote: »
    I'm going to give the half a go again this year. I had hoped to run the full but my knees dictated otherwise. It just gives me more time to prepare for next year :D
    All going well I'm hoping for around 1.45ish. I'm not sure are there 1.45 pacers ?
    AFAIK the nearest to that are 1.40 & 1.50 pacers. So maybe I'll hover in between them.
    Should be a good 'un. Fingers crossed the snow stays away eh !!

    yeah the half pacers are in 10 minute divisions. 1:30, 1:40, 1:50 and 2 hrs.


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    #40
    Mr Slow
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    dev123 wrote: »
    Please say it ain't Meno ;)

    Jesus Meno, what did you do to this poor guy?:eek:


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    #41
    isogel
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    Does anybody know who is pacing the 3 hour mark for this marathon ... Mick Rice did the pacing last time and i must say did a brilliant job too ..


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    #42
    Mr Slow
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    Mick again, another to be confirmed.


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    #43
    elvis jones
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    I'm in for the half, going to help pace 2 mates to the end line and just enjoy the race.................well apart from the price:(


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    #44
    RedB
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    yeah the half pacers are in 10 minute divisions. 1:30, 1:40, 1:50 and 2 hrs.

    Any idea who's doing the 1:40 slot?


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    #45
    menoscemo
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    RedB wrote: »
    Any idea who's doing the 1:40 slot?

    Yeah Brianderunner plus another fella (non Boardsie) are down for 1:40.


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    #46
    Mr Slow
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    The majority of the pacers are from Boards so make yourselves known as Boardsies on the day, Meno will have dictated the pubs we're going to after the race by then so you'll all be welcome to join us.:)


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    #47
    dev123
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    Mr Slow wrote: »
    The majority of the pacers are from Boards so make yourselves known as Boardsies on the day, Meno will have dictated the pubs we're going to after the race by then so you'll all be welcome to join us.:)
    I'm surprised meno hasn't been by with suggestions. Ye seemed to have a good night last year. Where did ye end up? The Locke Bar would definitely work if the weather is good. Decent outdoor section out the front. Hopefully it will be pint bottle weather.


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    #48
    menoscemo
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    dev123 wrote: »
    I'm surprised meno hasn't been by with suggestions. Ye seemed to have a good night last year. Where did ye end up? The Locke Bar would definitely work if the weather is good. Decent outdoor section out the front. Hopefully it will be pint bottle weather.

    We went to the Locke Bar last year as that is where the official Party was. I see the after party is in the same place again this year. so no need to change I suggest?


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    #49
    dev123
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    dev123 wrote: »
    I'm surprised meno hasn't been by with suggestions. Ye seemed to have a good night last year. Where did ye end up? The Locke Bar would definitely work if the weather is good. Decent outdoor section out the front. Hopefully it will be pint bottle weather.

    We went to the Locke Bar last year as that is where the official Party was. I see the after party is in the same place again this year. so no need to change I suggest?
    Sounds good to me. Locke bar it is so :-)


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    #50
    Mr Slow
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    The Locke is a good spot, not as good as it used to be but it will do for a start! ;)


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    #51
    Brianderunner
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    Mr Slow wrote: »
    The Locke is a good spot, not as good as it used to be but it will do for a start! ;)

    Locke was great last year. We tried to move on to Molly's but it was too crowded so headed for the hotel bar. Same plan this year i'd say.


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    #52
    BeepBeep67
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    When do entries close for this, I'm being encouraged to roll over my training ;o)


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    #53
    menoscemo
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    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    When do entries close for this, I'm being encouraged to roll over my training ;o)

    There's no mention on the website so I guess you can reg right up to the event.

    Limerick is a tough enough Mara course, the worst hills are all in the last 6 miles (3 of them). Would you not consider Kildare instead (or cork). Kildare is the week after Limerick.


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    #54
    Somemorris
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    Limerick is a tough enough Mara course, the worst hills are all in the last 6 miles (3 of them).

    This will be my first marathon :)

    I've ran most of the Limerick course over the last few months, you're right, there are quite a few pulls towards the latter part of the route.

    To put a number to it; does anyone know what the elevation gain is over the course?


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    #55
    isogel
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    The last 6 miles is were the marathon time is won and lost ... really tests just how fit u were going into the marathon.. with hitting the wall..


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    #56
    Mr Slow
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    isogel wrote: »
    The last 6 miles is were the marathon time is won and lost ... really tests just how fit u were going into the marathon.. with hitting the wall..

    Jesus, you're making me nervous! :eek:


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    #57
    isogel
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    sorry about that mr slow .. how is your training going for the marathon..


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    #58
    dev123
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    isogel wrote: »
    sorry about that mr slow .. how is your training going for the marathon..
    I hope his training is going well enough for a sub 4. If it ain't there will be no pint for him in the locke afterwards ;-)


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    #59
    isogel
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    Sounds like you have a little race on your hands there dev123... and a few pints after to re-hydrate afters ha ha ...


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    #60
    dev123
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    isogel wrote: »
    Sounds like you have a little race on your hands there dev123... and a few pints after to re-hydrate afters ha ha ...
    Mr slow is pacing the 4 hour group so I hope to beat him over the last 100 yards :-)


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    #61
    rainbow kirby
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    Am allegedly doing the half. Haven't run more than 18km at a time since the 2011 Barcelona marathon. This is going to be fun :)


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