Massey Woods & Hellfire - Boardsies Social Run Sunday 26th July

statss

i've been hanging out around these parts on long runs recently, mark me down as provisional.

laura_ac3

I might have to move from confirmed to interested for now - one of the meet and train races I've been thinking of is on that weekend.

The Noble Nudge

Sorry only getting back on now.....Finally recovered after the reccy....
Looking like me plus 2 maybe 3 if that's ok with yis?
https://www.strava.com/activities/286807349
Took a detour on the hellfire route and did the back section with the climb and bypassed the building that day.

Shuttle666

Sorry I'm still only a provisional - I've ran up round here before and love it.

statss

lads...trying to figure out the entrance point between Cruagh and the path to Masseys from this Map...look at the 6km marker....you come out of Cruagh here but then I am unsure where the entrance to the trail is on the other side of the road to get down to Masseys



think I have located on google maps, I've ran by this before though and assumed it was private land, can anyone confirm if this is the correct trail?

https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.240868,-6.314969,3a,69y,309.84h,73.58t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sGY05-ZuQI-eqoKok7miGQg!2e0?hl=en

gerard_65

Is that the 'mountain plod' route? At the 6k point you come out of massey's wood, cross over the road and the entrance to cruagh is opposite. You'll climb over a couple of stiles.

adrian522

I may have to drop out of this one, need to be in Kilkenny that Saturday night now I think, won't be able to get out of it I don't think

The Noble Nudge

statss wrote: »

lads...trying to figure out the entrance point between Cruagh and the path to Masseys from this Map...look at the 6km marker....you come out of Cruagh here but then I am unsure where the entrance to the trail is on the other side of the road to get down to Masseys



think I have located on google maps, I've ran by this before though and assumed it was private land, can anyone confirm if this is the correct trail?

https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.240868,-6.314969,3a,69y,309.84h,73.58t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sGY05-ZuQI-eqoKok7miGQg!2e0?hl=en

Right trail wrong gate......that gate is further down the road...
After coming out of Cruagh wood and the big green steps youll see a small gate...You literally cross the road at the bad bend and 10 metres down you will see a white pedestrian size gate with a gap to lead you onto the masseys trail.
https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.239254,-6.314284,3a,75y,253.65h,62.9t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s5VIWBtZSJ8wUndoaDASPcw!2e0
(google maps is an older picture the gates have been changed....)
Youll know you are on the right track when you find 5 hurdles over the fences with the river on your lhs

HungryJoey

Put me down provisionally. Have exams coming up that week so I will have to confirm later.

SureWhyNot!

Here is the Coillte Map of the Hellfire, Massey's & Cruagh area which might be easier to follow than the Plod map above. The new trails on ascending Cruagh to the boardwalks are shown just to the south of the Dublin Mountain Way (the yellow dots).

More info on the Coillte Outdoors site and maps for loads of other areas too.

Dublin Walking Trails

davedanon

What pace are we talking again? There are post LM drinkies organised for the previous night, I've just realised.

statss

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

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Right trail wrong gate......that gate is further down the road...
After coming out of Cruagh wood and the big green steps youll see a small gate...You literally cross the road at the bad bend and 10 metres down you will see a white pedestrian size gate with a gap to lead you onto the masseys trail.
https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.239254,-6.314284,3a,75y,253.65h,62.9t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s5VIWBtZSJ8wUndoaDASPcw!2e0
(google maps is an older picture the gates have been changed....)
Youll know you are on the right track when you find 5 hurdles over the fences with the river on your lhs

thank you. I was in the area again last Sunday and found the bottom entrance to Masseys, I could see the trail by the stream which leads up to Cruagh so I'll be hitting that up another time.

Incidentally, I got a a bit of a fright in Massey's estate. Was running along minding my own business when I was jolted by a mans face. On closer inspection as I got nearer it was a large picture surrounded by flowers, obviously a shrine memorial for someone who I suspect died at the spot recently.

Murph_D

Would love to do this but doesn't really fit training schedule unless I make it part of a 22 miler. Plus I've lost my trail shoes already! Next one hopefully. Enjoy.

Dubgal72

davedanon wrote: »

What pace are we talking again? There are post LM drinkies organised for the previous night, I've just realised.

Hangover pace you won't be the only one feeling tender

davedanon

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Hangover pace you won't be the only one feeling tender

Good. I'm still GREEN for this then. In more ways than one.

The Noble Nudge

Apologies I'm a late fitness test now hip giving me hassle haven't been able to jog on it hopefully ill be right Friday...

RedRunner

Was harbouring secret ambitions of doing this but alas I'm not allowed run hills for the moment.
Maybe I'll make the next one.

Enjoy!

davedanon

Any idea of final numbers for this yet? It's Hell Fire carpark to meet, have we settled on a time?

davedanon

So is this still happening?

Dubgal72

Really sorry, meant to post on Friday, I'm out Have been persuaded to throw a birthday dinner for Himself*








*by the 4yo

ultraman1

davedanon wrote: »

So is this still happening?

If ur billy no mates tomoroow dave, im doin 20 from my gaf with a couple of dudes,ur more dan welcome,but leave the red and yello vest at home

davedanon

ultraman1 wrote: »

If ur billy no mates tomoroow dave, im doin 20 from my gaf with a couple of dudes,ur more dan welcome,but leave the red and yello vest at home

Thanks for the invite, but I'm not doing 20 or anything like it. Anyway our club gang will be convening at 8 bells as per usual. And we'll all be in red and yellow...

The Noble Nudge

I'm injured

Dubgal72

Did anyone go and if so how was it?

davedanon

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Did anyone go and if so how was it?

I didn't make it, there or anywhere else.

Dubgal72

davedanon wrote: »

I didn't make it, there or anywhere else.

So I see I'd have been surprised, sounds like a good night was had!

davedanon

Dubgal72 wrote: »

So I see I'd have been surprised, sounds like a good night was had!

Just back from a 10 miler though, just in case you thought I was crapping out altogether.

Dubgal72

davedanon wrote: »

Just back from a 10 miler though, just in case you thought I was crapping out altogether.

Haha sounds like you needed to sweat out some toxins
A 10k this afternoon did the job for me

Bungy Girl

There seems to be a bit of interest in another trail run so I'm resurrecting this thread to see who's on for an easy-paced run along this route. Going to suggest Sunday 26th July (morning, probably before 10am) off the top of my head. Post up alternative date(s) if you like, we'll go with the majority and then move to a new thread.

Firedance

Bungy Girl wrote: »

There seems to be a bit of interest in another trail run so I'm resurrecting this thread to see who's on for an easy-paced run along this route. Going to suggest Sunday 26th July (morning, probably before 10am) off the top of my head. Post up alternative date(s) if you like, we'll go with the majority and then move to a new thread.

Super, count me in

spaceylou

Would be interested if the date changes as I am away that weekend and don't fly back until later on Sunday - I shall watch the conversation

Dubgal72

Bungy Girl wrote: »

There seems to be a bit of interest in another trail run so I'm resurrecting this thread to see who's on for an easy-paced run along this route. Going to suggest Sunday 26th July (morning, probably before 10am) off the top of my head. Post up alternative date(s) if you like, we'll go with the majority and then move to a new thread.

I'm in for now thanks BG! I think we have a TRQ?! Perhaps keep it on this thread tho or link to this as we have all the info on routes here?

Bungy Girl

Dubgal72 wrote: »

I'm in for now thanks BG! I think we have a TRQ?! Perhaps keep it on this thread tho or link to this as we have all the info on routes here?

Cool, I might just start a new one to avoid any confusion over dates but will summarise anything relevant in the first post.

laura_ac3

Bungy Girl wrote: »

Cool, I might just start a new one to avoid any confusion over dates but will summarise anything relevant in the first post.

Provisional yes for this please

adrian522

I should be around, I've requested the powers that be to change the title to reflect the new date.

tattycoram

Long time lurker here 😄

I'm in, never tried that route so looking forward to it.

Murph_D

Dying to put the new trail shoes to more use but heading off on holidays earlier that morning. Enjoy.

annapr

Murph_D wrote: »

Dying to put the new trail shoes to more use but heading off on holidays earlier that morning. Enjoy.

what a coincidence... me too!

The Noble Nudge

Still injured...

Bungy Girl

Just giving this a bump for Sunday week. Who's in ?

Going to suggest a 10 a.m. start, meeting at the Hellfire Car Park. If the car park is locked (this has happened me more than once) just park (safely!) where you can and jog back.

Disclaimer: This is a social run. Everyone undertakes it at their own risk. Pace will be slow/conversational. Distance approx 12K as per PeterX's route assuming we can follow the map. Sense of humour required. Bring treats.

Firedance

Yes still on for this, considering making yummy (but very unhealthy!) caramel slices this time

spaceylou

Would love to join you guys for this (and put some faces to screen-names) but am away next weekend

Have fun, don't get too lost, enjoy the treats and hopefully I will make the next one!

Dubgal72

I'll need a lift, if anyone's going from the South Dublin/North Wicklow area I'm in.

Bungy Girl

Dubgal72 wrote: »

I'll need a lift, if anyone's going from the South Dublin/North Wicklow area I'm in.

If you don't get a better offer I can pick you up from bus/DART ?

Dubgal72

Bungy Girl wrote: »

If you don't get a better offer I can pick you up from bus/DART ?

Good thinking will do thanks!








Just to throw the cat among the pigeons... I have had external pressure from the club applied this morning: there is a memorial run from Greystones to Bray on Sunday, along the coast path ie TRAIL RUN , starting 10:30am....

Bungy Girl

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Just to throw the cat among the pigeons... I have had external pressure from the club applied this morning: there is a memorial run from Greystones to Bray on Sunday, along the coast path ie TRAIL RUN , starting 10:30am....

Is it open to all* ? I don't mind doing this one instead. FD, what you think ?

*who bring treats, natch

aquinn

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Good thinking will do thanks!








Just to throw the cat among the pigeons... I have had external pressure from the club applied this morning: there is a memorial run from Greystones to Bray on Sunday, along the coast path ie TRAIL RUN , starting 10:30am....

That sounds great, might be sailing Sunday but think it's the evening.

Firedance

Bungy Girl wrote: »

Is it open to all* ? I don't mind doing this one instead. FD, what you think ?

*who bring treats, natch

yep ok with me if we're allowed in/good enough pace wise (although would be happy to trail behind and catch up at the end)

Dubgal72

Yay, Absolutely!

Depending how this week goes, I was thinking of jogging from bray to Greystones, meeting the group there and doing the run back...all at a very easy pace. There will be a wide range of pace there so don't worry anyone who hasn't got a speedy run planned for Sunday

Here's a cut and paste from FB:
"Robert Mead, Dan Sauceda and Charles Gaytan have a simple mission: to bring positive awareness to public service professions.
Over the past year, the three young men have figured out a unique way to show their appreciation, getting others to join them on a regular basis.
The men have been running around the Sparks Marina, one to two laps a day, for the better part of a year. They aren't looking for donations or personal fame. They just want to honour firefighters', police, medics and military by spreading the word about their support and by making the effort every day to run with American flags.
On Sunday 26th July, Mead, along with a handful of Americans, will travel to Ireland to meet with Mary Murray to present her with the flag he has been running with to honour Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy* who both tragically died while fighting a fire in 2007. Afterwards, Irish soldiers, firefighters, medics and police will join the American visitors, mixing Irish and American flags, on a run/jog/walk for six miles between the two coastal towns of Bray and Greystones. The run will be along the Greystones/Bray Cliff and will start at 10.30am from the Greystones end.
Bray Runners have been invited to take part in this very special event and we would ask as many members and friends, as possible, to take part."

*these are the Bray firefighters, tragic tragic incident. Still felt in the community today.

Firedance

there will be firefighters and soldiers there...:eek: I'm wearing my 'good' shorts :D:D:D

also, sounds like a lovely idea to remember Brian and Mark