The running in the dark thread

cjt156

I'm on week 8 of the NHS version of Couch to 5K. Final week next week. Planned that well :rolleyes:

Currently doing just over 5k in 28 minutes around Shanganagh (with my labrador for company!) in the dark and really prefer it to running (...OK shuffling) in daylight.
Very little light pollution there, no torches; I find my eyes get accustomed after just a minute or so. Moon is a bonus some nights but even without it it's really peaceful.

huskerdu

Went for my first run in the dark for a while last night.
It was a beautiful night for a run. Didn't venture too far. 9K loop starting from
home on suburban pavements . Very pleasant.

Peterx

ditto, had my first Monday Plod this winter last night.
Great to be out above the city bustle and all so quiet.
No need for a headtorch either so close to the city glow.

Slogger Jogger

A pre-Christmas torchlit run up Djouce is a recent imra tradition. I think this is the 3rd time I partook in proceedings. A very good turn-out of runners gathered at Ballinastoe. This evenings run was a run of 2 halves. Everyone was remarking how mild and calm it was at the car park. When we were up the hill a ways on exposed ground the weather was positively wild. A gale was blowing from the side and made for very difficult running. Keeping your balance against the gale on the boardwalk was challenging. If you lost your balance you were lucky to fall off the boardwalk onto solid ground. I daresay a few were despatched into boggy pools which wouldn't have been pleasant. The wind made conversation nearly impossible at the top, so about face and come down. Against and / or sideways to the gale that was easier said than done. More balancing madness running along the boardwalk then, almost by magic, the wind was turned off and we were descending on the lower trails towards Ballinastoe. A bit mad but strangely enjoyable.

donothoponpop

No snow? That's a shame.

At least you had that south-westerly trying to rip the face off you:D

Running on the other side of dark Friday 23rd morning, meet forest entrance Annagh Hill at 7:30am, for a jaunt up to test my theory those collapsed mounds on the summit align to the solstice dawn (or as near as dammit). All welcome, Irished-up coffee flasks required kit. PM for directions.

dreddie

0700hrs run this morning, pitch dark, wind was howling on arrival, 3 dogs with me. Ran down to Ballinatsoe car park and back. Dropped 2 dogs back in car ant then headed on WW to Crone.
I know what you mean about getting blown off boardwalk, nearly went 2 or 3 times, happily I managed to stay on.
Turned at start of Crone wood and ran back. 2hr 45 in total. Ultrafire head torch for the first 40-45mins.
Didn't see any bodies left over from the Solstice run!!:

Shane O' Malley

Been doing a few early morning and evening runs in Phoenix Park the last week as the gym is closed.

Liking it more that i thought i would but using a head torch to keep an eye out for the deer around.

Best one was Stephen's Day morning when i got to see the dawn come up. Amazed more people are not doing it. Few dog walkers about and even less runners.

Shane

Slogger Jogger

Bumping this one up again. Half my runs in in the dark evenings by necessity. This evening was pretty cool. If you haven't ran today, get out there and find a place away from the street lights and run by the moon. I didn't need the headtorch as the moonlight lit the way and the starry sky helped too. Gorgeous.

nerraw1111

Wasn't as lucky as yourself but the moon was really striking tonight. The reflection off the Irish sea was beautiful.

Moonlight run is on the cards. I'd love to run near Lough Tay in the dark, mainly to see this: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=71146221&postcount=66

ManFromAtlantis

do all week day runs in the dark ! usually after 11 before i get out. quiet country roads and head torch. although didn't need tonite. if it wasn't for a good head torch i wouldn't be running at all.
slogger jogger is giving me the idea to run trails so will report back.

iamjenko

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Wasn't as lucky as yourself but the moon was really striking tonight. The reflection off the Irish sea was beautiful.

Moonlight run is on the cards. I'd love to run near Lough Tay in the dark, mainly to see this: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=71146221&postcount=66

Wow, that is an amazing picture!