Raheny 5, Sun 25 Jan 2015

ultraman1

RayCun wrote: »

no, they're strung out before we catch them

R walkers subject to the same stringent drug testing as us joggers...(beat me to it ger)

Stevo1983

Making this my first race of 2015, will sign up next week.

This Fat Girl Runs

I forgot to mention I'm officially signed up for this. A little worried that I'll finish dead last...again (not this race, a different 5 mile club race) as club races tend to be faster, but that's not going to stop me! Wild horses couldn't drag me away!

HelenAnne

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

I forgot to mention I'm officially signed up for this. A little worried that I'll finish dead last...again (not this race, a different 5 mile club race) as club races tend to be faster, but that's not going to stop me! Wild horses couldn't drag me away!

hope you enjoy it! (It's my club's race) First, as you know coming last doesn't matter, it's happened to lots of us, but actually I bet you won't be - it's a big race (normally over 3,000) and there are quite a few walkers, so there are sure to be both runners and walkers behind you. Enjoy!

diego_b

Myself and my wife signed up for this tonight, looking forward to it!

colin32

Will be signing up to this once I get paid next week

Hope it's a warm dry day. Was a bit chilly last year

Hannibal Smith

Just signed up!

RedRunner

One of the best races on the calendar but I would say that, it being my club's race. Won't be running unfortunately ,due to injury but will probably be there in some shape or form volunteering.

Joeseph Balls

Is there much parking around the area? il have to travel by car

charkee

parking is fine in the area

colin31

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Is there much parking around the area? il have to travel by car

Get there early. It's always a pain to park in the village

Joeseph Balls

colin31 wrote: »

Get there early. It's always a pain to park in the village

Thanks Colin.

smashiner

Signed up before Christmas when I had an injury, now sorted and back running and really looking forward to this. It will be my 4th year in a row to do this race, as I feel that it is a great motivator to get you off the couch early in the year and kick start your program after the selection boxes and trifle........

IMO...bring a small bottle of water/lucozade for a sip to keep the mouth and throat moist as I can't remember seeing a water station last year (could be wrong on that mind you). To be fair it is only 5 miles, but I tend to need a drop of water after 3-4 miles :-).....just my own preference/ experience.

A really friendly and well organised race with a cracking goodie bag afterward........bring it on!!

vanderlyle

My first time running this - one week to go and I'm excited! Could someone tell me where the start/finish is? The route is posted on their facebook page but it's not clear where the start finish is.

Found this on mapmyrun, is it the right route? mapmyrun.com/ie/portmarnock-l/raheny-5-route-201608

christeb

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

FBOT01

vanderlyle wrote: »

My first time running this - one week to go and I'm excited! Could someone tell me where the start/finish is? The route is posted on their facebook page but it's not clear where the start finish is.

Found this on mapmyrun, is it the right route? mapmyrun.com/ie/portmarnock-l/raheny-5-route-201608

Yep that's the right route alright. The Start/Finish area is at the top left corner of the small loop as you look at the map...the junction of All Saints Drive and All Saints Park.

Best of luck and of course, ENJOY!!!

FBOT01

christeb wrote: »

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

Good man, B. I better try keep you in sight so. Seeya Sunday!!!

beertons

I'd like to do this, won't know till the Friday if I can get up though.

Joeseph Balls

Really looking forward to this. First 5 mile race. Hoping for under 40.

MisterDrak

christeb wrote: »

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

Good man B, the old inverse taper approach...

tunguska

christeb wrote: »

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

When do the entries close Briano? Ive entered the last 2 years but the weather has been horrendous on the day so didnt bother travelling. Wanna leave it to the last minute to make sure theres no storms or any craic like that

Killerz

christeb wrote: »

Yep, that's the one. Getting pretty excited myself, last long run today. Thinking of 11m tomorrow and Tues. Intervals Weds then 6m Thurs and Fri. Should get me to the start line in good shape. Come on SUB 30!!!

You gonna go topless at the end and give the people of Raheny and a couple of thousand other participants what they want, BC? :eek:

Bungy Girl

From the Raheny 5 Facebook page:
"Due to the anticipated record field on Sunday there will be a wave start for the first time. All expecting to rub Sub 40 minutes will start at 3pm. The remainder of the field will begin at 3.03. Remember you're chip timing doesn't start until you cross the start line"

christeb

tunguska wrote: »

When do the entries close Briano? Ive entered the last 2 years but the weather has been horrendous on the day so didnt bother travelling. Wanna leave it to the last minute to make sure theres no storms or any craic like that

Some time on Sat. Did I read it was 11pm? Either way you it won't be the same without you, E, so get there!

Killerz wrote: »

You gonna go topless at the end and give the people of Raheny and a couple of thousand other participants what they want, BC? :eek:

If I'm sub 30 I guarantee it !

ndr

Bungy Girl wrote: »

From the Raheny 5 Facebook page:
"Due to the anticipated record field on Sunday there will be a wave start for the first time. All expecting to rub Sub 40 minutes will start at 3pm. The remainder of the field will begin at 3.03. Remember you're chip timing doesn't start until you cross the start line"

Can anyone recommend which wave to run in if I am hoping to run 39:59 (based on a 24:30 5k ) Best to start at back of the first wave or from the front of the second wave?

Killerz

christeb wrote: »

If I'm sub 30 I guarantee it !

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the people of raheny begin to pray for a christeb sub 30

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FBOT01

Killerz wrote: »

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the people of raheny begin to pray for a christeb sub 30

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other participants begin to pray that you are ahead of him or far enough behind that you miss the celebration

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:D

tunguska

christeb wrote: »

Some time on Sat. Did I read it was 11pm? Either way you it won't be the same without you, E, so get there!



If I'm sub 30 I guarantee it !

Cool. The long range forecasts are good so I reckon I'll be there. If you need a sub 30min pacer Im your man........

RedRunner

ndr wrote: »

Can anyone recommend which wave to run in if I am hoping to run 39:59 (based on a 24:30 5k ) Best to start at back of the first wave or from the front of the second wave?

I'd go back of first wave if I were you. People to chase. Possible wind cover if it's windy.

vanderlyle

ndr wrote: »

Can anyone recommend which wave to run in if I am hoping to run 39:59 (based on a 24:30 5k ) Best to start at back of the first wave or from the front of the second wave?

I'd consider starting at the front of wave 2 if I were you. At the back of wave 1, there will be plenty of folks who should be in wave 2 and have no intention of running sub 40. You will have to duck and dodge around them, and potentially lose time. At least if you start in wave 2, these folks will have thinned out somewhat, and be easier to pass. You will undoubtedly catch and pass plenty of them. That will be a nice boost, passing people who started 3 mins before you. Just don't go out too hard if you're at the front of a wave.

Good luck with it - hope you get it, enjoy!