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Good 18k near Dublin, not including Phoenix Park???

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  • 16-04-2014 8:52pm
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    SliM Dedalus
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    Straight forward really. Do most of my training in the park but looking to get a long run in for the Wexford 1/2 this Friday, (Yes, a little late but circumstances dictated).

    Just wondering if anyone could recommend a good route?

    All advice appreciated :)


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    yaboya1
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    Clontarf Road Dart Station down to Sutton Cross is about 9km.
    So there and back along the coast?
    Not sure what part of Dublin you're in?


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    SliM Dedalus
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭SliM Dedalus


    yaboya1 wrote: »
    Clontarf Road Dart Station down to Sutton Cross is about 9km.
    So there and back along the coast?
    Not sure what part of Dublin you're in?

    Sounds good. I'm from Blanchardstown but living in Meath. Normally run in the park or along the Boyne ramparts. Both are good options bit could do with a change of scene.

    I've walked along that route before so I know it a little on a charity head to head walk. Presume there's parking?


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    yaboya1
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    SliM Dedalus wrote: »
    Sounds good. I'm from Blanchardstown but living in Meath. Normally run in the park or along the Boyne ramparts. Both are good options bit could do with a change of scene.

    I've walked along that route before so I know it a little on a charity head to head walk. Presume there's parking?

    There's a car park right outside the Dart station. If that was full, there's a couple further down along the promenade about 5-10mins walk away.


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    overpronator
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    Sorry to hijack but how long can you run for along the Boyne ramparts? Is it runnable say from Navan to the bridge in Stackallen?

    In Dublin you could try running along the canal from Laurel lodge near Blanch village to Phibbsboro, then along the north circular to Clontarf and along the cost road as far as you need to?


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    Shuttle666
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    I've two change of scene runs away from the park - Royal Canal from Clonsilla station to Leixlip - 14k - flat and deserted apart from a few people fishing or St Catherine's Park (near Lucan), plenty of flatish, with two good inclines if you want that, good parking, toilets etc. After 10k probably redoing parts of it. Can send the Garmin/Strava links from either


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    SliM Dedalus
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    overpronator wrote: »
    Sorry to hijack but how long can you run for along the Boyne ramparts? Is it runnable say from Navan to the bridge in Stackallen?

    Yes, Navan to Stackallen is the route I take. Measures 12k there & back on my Garmin, although the literature says 16k. I would advise to run it during decent weather as it can cut up quite badly.

    Many thanks for the suggestions - I'll prob use them all at some stage as I'm signed up for NY marathon. I hope to vary my training as much as possible.


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    overpronator
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    Shuttle666 wrote: »
    I've two change of scene runs away from the park - Royal Canal from Clonsilla station to Leixlip - 14k - flat and deserted apart from a few people fishing or St Catherine's Park (near Lucan), plenty of flatish, with two good inclines if you want that, good parking, toilets etc. After 10k probably redoing parts of it. Can send the Garmin/Strava links from either

    Could you put up a gramin or Strava link when you get a chance, or PM if you prefer that. Thanks!


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    Shuttle666
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Shuttle666


    http://www.strava.com/activities/130864737 Ongar - Leixlip
    http://www.strava.com/activities/130544770 St Catherines Park


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