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Blackstairs AR

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  • 06-05-2015 7:30pm
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    Dilbert75
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    Well it's over for 2015 but I think it deserves a thread if its own. I know a few from around here, myself included, did the 5 or 7 steps so it might be good for future years if we record our experiences while they're fresh.


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    pointer28
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    I did the 7 steps, first time ever doing anything like this.

    Great race, friendly, helpful and plentiful volunteers, challenging course, super quiet roads and a great atmosphere around the whole race. Highly recommended.


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    Oryx
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    I was sorry to miss it this year. It has a unique 'village' atmosphere, and a fantastic route. The second run is ridiculous :)


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    noc231073
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    Another vote from me my 3rd year doing it as it's just over the road ..did the 5 step ... Great race , really well ran event ,great food afterwards and sore legs for days after !!! what more could you ask for . Just missed the podium but won vets.. See there is advantages of being old ...
    I would love to see a bigger entry as they work very hard at this event .. It's totally ran by a GAA club .... So well done to them ..


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    munsterbear
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    Popping down on Sunday for the 7Steps. Any advice? Tips? Things to look out for?


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    dapower
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    A great race, suited to good kayakers and runners. What I like most is the community involvement and support, there's a great atmosphere along the way and at the finish in the GAA club. I'm missing it again this year - good memories of 3 years down there. https://dapower.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/blackstairs-adventure-race-my-first-win/


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    Dilbert75
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    munsterbear wrote: »
    Popping down on Sunday for the 7Steps. Any advice? Tips? Things to look out for?

    Hold back till you're descending the second run. Or you'll regret it.


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    munsterbear
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    dapower wrote:
    A great race, suited to good kayakers and runners. What I like most is the community involvement and support, there's a great atmosphere along the way and at the finish in the GAA club. I'm missing it again this year - good memories of 3 years down there.


    Great blog post. Many thanks for that.


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