The Race 2015

shotgunmcos

Got the race pack. 3 sponsors cards and a training plan. Week 13 looks like this

Mon: 16-20 min anaerobic boxing, rowing or skipping
Tue: 1 hour tempo hilly cycvle
Wed: 16-20 min anaerobic boxing, rowing or skipping
Thu: 2 hour tempo run
Fri: Swim, rest
Sat: 6 hour run & 6 hour cycle :eek:
Sun: 90 min rowing, swim or kayak

So 4 hours Mon to fri and 13.5 hours sat and sun

Plenty of rowing machine in the plan so at least I have a start on that!

The diet plan involves 6 weetabix and a couple of poached eggs for brekkie

mloc123

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Wed: 16-20 min anaerobic boxing, rowing or skipping

Should come in handy for the boxing and skipping section of the race...

sconhome

mloc123 wrote: »

Should come in handy for the boxing and skipping section of the race...

You haven't seen the sheep in Donegal so! Self defence skills are handy to have

RonanP77

This looks like an incredible event and I am absolutely in awe of anybody fit to take it on. Maybe in 5 or 6 years time if it's still going I might be able to manage it.

Bambaata

For anyone interested the guys running this race have one of their expeditions on rte 2 now

shotgunmcos

Watching it. Mad men!

Bambaata

So we're just a few days out and what seemed hard enough seems to have gotten harder with the news that Muckish is covered in snow!!

As part of the mandatory kit i need to source a survival blanket. Im trying to find one that is as light as possible but does the job from a store in town. What have you other adventurers used in the past and where'd you pick it up? They'd none ion 53degrees north last week and my better half works in town so is going to look around for me. Anyone know how big/heavy this one might be - http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/product_info.php?cPath=27_665&products_id=244357

Bambaata

Here's Muckish yesterday and there has been more snow overnight. I was up there scoping the course the weekend before last and it was clear bare a light dusting at the crest.

sconhome

Bambaata wrote: »

So we're just a few days out and what seemed hard enough seems to have gotten harder with the news that Muckish is covered in snow!!

As part of the mandatory kit i need to source a survival blanket. Im trying to find one that is as light as possible but does the job from a store in town. What have you other adventurers used in the past and where'd you pick it up? They'd none ion 53degrees north last week and my better half works in town so is going to look around for me. Anyone know how big/heavy this one might be - http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/product_info.php?cPath=27_665&products_id=244357

Is it a survival blanket (foil type silver) or a bothy bag you need?

I picked up a 3 pack of foil in Halfords in a bargain bin one day. Worth a call. I have them here as part of a waterproof 1st aid pack if stuck.

fully floating

I have got the foil type in sports direct, but to be honest not sure what use it might be if I needed it

sconhome

fully floating wrote: »

I have got the foil type in sports direct, but to be honest not sure what use it might be if I needed it

You will be very surprised how warm you will remain if you have to use it. If you have to use it wear it between your base layer clothing and outer layer.

fully floating

AKW wrote: »

You will be very surprised how warm you will remain if you have to use it. If you have to use it wear it between your base layer clothing and outer layer.

Thanks for the tip still would hope to never need it

Jmcmen

Bambaata wrote: »

Here's Muckish yesterday and there has been more snow overnight. I was up there scoping the course the weekend before last and it was clear bare a light dusting at the crest.

Lordy that looks could.

Was in Malin head last Saturday and was thinking if THE RACE was on last weekend there would have been fatalities

Best of luck to all the insane'os doing it. Tip of the cap to you all. Even being prepared to enter makes you a hero in my book

Enduro

Bambaata wrote: »

So we're just a few days out and what seemed hard enough seems to have gotten harder with the news that Muckish is covered in snow!!

As part of the mandatory kit i need to source a survival blanket. Im trying to find one that is as light as possible but does the job from a store in town. What have you other adventurers used in the past and where'd you pick it up? They'd none ion 53degrees north last week and my better half works in town so is going to look around for me. Anyone know how big/heavy this one might be - http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/product_info.php?cPath=27_665&products_id=244357

Go into the Great outdoors and get a Sol Survival bag. They are like a combination of bivvy bag and survival blanket, but work much better than the two individually. If you need to use it you'll be glad you have this. Extremely lightweight too, lighter than a plastic bivvy. Costs about 20 euro.
Otherwise a foil blanket is only about 2 euro, but not so useful should you actually need it.

The above advice comes from real world experience in some interesting conditions!

tunney

I hope the weather improves

Bambaata

Enduro wrote: »

Go into the Great outdoors and get a Sol Survival bag. They are like a combination of bivvy bag and survival blanket, but work much better than the two individually. If you need to use it you'll be glad you have this. Extremely lightweight too, lighter than a plastic bivvy. Costs about 20 euro.
Otherwise a foil blanket is only about 2 euro, but not so useful should you actually need it.

The above advice comes from real world experience in some interesting conditions!

Thanks Enduro, was hoping you'd come along with a word of advice ;-)

BeBetter

Best of luck at the weekend lads, lets hope the weather gets milder and the conditions are better than last year for you. Very jealous now that I'm not doing it but hopefully I'll be back on the start line next year (despite swearing I'd never put myself through that again!!). Will be interesting to see how the race has developed.

If any of you competing want any advice or to know anything about the race give me a shout and I'll pass on whatever I can.

shotgunmcos

Good Luck Oryx and Bambaata! Just as well I deferred to next year cause not only am I out of the country but a merciless tummy bug to boot :rolleyes:

Expecting to see Ed's name popup early on the leaderboard!

shotgunmcos

Ah feic, no Kayak section.. more running instead due to weather. Some will be pleased though. A third reason now why I'm happy I deferred!

shotgunmcos

Not exactly dot watching... more like spreadsheet watching

Podge83

Not sure if kayaking around Lough Swilly in that wind would be good for anyone! Cycle will be a bit breezy on exposed roads!

The race just got tougher!!

shotgunmcos

Eddie currently in 2nd place
https://twitter.com/TheRace_ie

shotgunmcos

Kate through first run in 3rd place just 5 mins behind Avril Copeland, an International Adventure Racer

RacoonQueen

Was there only one kayak? Does no kayak section make it a really long duathlon?

Dory Dory

After nearly 7 hours, Eddie is still in 2nd place!!

Podge83

Just back from a longish cycle this morning. I'd say the wind they're dealing with up there is epic.

career move

Eddie in third I think. Top three started the marathon about 40min ago according to twitter.

pointer28

That website doesn't make any sense, they have him in 3rd but his elapsed time is 7 mins faster than 2nd place.

Their "live tracking" leaves a lot to be desired.

Dory Dory

Looks like Kate is comfortably 3rd lady after the mountain run.....and based on total elapsed time, Eddie is definitely in 2nd. ??

Edit: elapsed time on site does not include the mountain run....so looks like Eddie is in 3rd.

BeBetter

20 DNF's out of 60 starters so far and plenty of racing left to do.