SSE Airtricity Dublin Race Series 2017

S.L.F. · 30-08-2017 06:55PM

pac_man wrote: »

Is that half marathon course safe to do a training run on?

I was thinking that with its winding roads and no paths for some of the route. Wouldn't chance it myself, even when the traffic is light at weekends the cyclists love that route.

fennor72 · 30-08-2017 08:52PM

S.L.F. wrote:

I was thinking that with its winding roads and no paths for some of the route. Wouldn't chance it myself, even when the traffic is light at weekends the cyclists love that route.

You don't fill me with confidence for running this in a few weeks. I've never been to the area is it as bad as your saying. The Garmin profile shows the first half is very hilly with a good downhill second half.
But had anyone any pointers or tips?

S.L.F. · 30-08-2017 09:02PM

fennor72 wrote: »

You don't fill me with confidence for running this in a few weeks. I've never been to the area is it as bad as your saying. The Garmin profile shows the first half is very hilly with a good downhill second half.
But had anyone any pointers or tips?

Sorry, i only said it for safety reasons. I assume you viewed the video of the route since you're so concerned about the race and you seen its mainly on country roads and the narrator says the roads will be partially closed off the day of the race.
If not then skip back a page or two and source the 12 minute video.

Its up to you if you want to practice on it, I'm not filling anyone with confidence or taking it away either.
You can do that yourself.

fennor72 · 30-08-2017 09:45PM

S.L.F. wrote:

Its up to you if you want to practice on it, I'm not filling anyone with confidence or taking it away either. You can do that yourself.

I'm sorry I didn't see the link for the video. I eventually got it and it's very thorough.
Being an hour and a half from the race I was just looking for a bit of local knowledge on the course.
A courtesy I would happily return if you travelled to a unfamiliar race.
But I have all I want now.
Thank you for help

S.L.F. · 31-08-2017 12:42AM

fennor72 wrote: »

I'm sorry I didn't see the link for the video. I eventually got it and it's very thorough.
Being an hour and a half from the race I was just looking for a bit of local knowledge on the course.
A courtesy I would happily return if you travelled to a unfamiliar race.
But I have all I want now.
Thank you for help

If Im honest theres nothing cordial about your posts and I shouldnt have bothered entertaining you.

RayCun · 31-08-2017 08:25AM

I know some of the guys from Lusk AC have run the course before.

I'd never train on that kind of road myself

ooter · 31-08-2017 10:42AM

Have Irish rail said anything about an extra train if there's not enough room on the 0800 train from Connolly to donabate, surely there'll be loads travelling on that train?

Gillo · 01-09-2017 03:29AM

I know someone who ran it and being relatively local myself I wouldn't recommend doing a training run on the route, most of the first half and part of the return are pretty busy roads with some drivers who know the roads treating speed limits as targets. Once the roads are closed it'd be grand.

The first half will be toughest, lots of climbs, the toughest I can think of is as you leave Lusk there's a long steep climb. Once you hit Man O'War there's no more climbs and some nice downhill bits. Definitely a case of negative splits.

One concern it's have is the road surface between Blake's cross and Donabate, if we're running in the hard shoulder it wouldn't be a great surface; I'm sure that been looked at.

Re, public transport I've a feeling Dublin bus have an early run to Donabate, that'll take ages but may be worth a look. The train though will be a lot faster.

Bananaleaf · 02-09-2017 11:14PM

Where did you find the video? I went back through the last 10 pages and can't find it.

S.L.F. · 02-09-2017 11:30PM

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Where did you find the video? I went back through the last 10 pages and can't find it.

I can't seem to see it either.

Go to the Dublin Marathon page on FB and search for videos. Its there

Peckham · 04-09-2017 08:50AM

As someone who has done a LOT of running on these roads, I'm pretty comfortable running on these roads in training - if you're sensible (no headphones, brightly coloured gear, make yourself visible to traffic). The only part I wouldn't run is the stretch from Blakes Cross to the 2 mile point. Instead I'd stay on the main road and take the next right and rejoin the route at the 2 mile point. I'd also keep my wits about me in general around the Blakes Cross area. The remainder is either footpath, hard shoulder or country roads.

If you're unfamiliar with the climb to Man O War, check it out. It's VERY steep! No way could I hold half marathon pace on it!!

echancrure · 12-09-2017 09:58PM

I am registered for the half but it does not look like I'll be able to go due to work...

Hate when that happens...

eyeball kid · 14-09-2017 02:35PM

I see there is parking in Newbridge House until 8:30 and then it will be closed. Does anyone know if this will be strictly enforced?

I'll be driving for about an hour to get there. Don't really want to be leaving too early! Would there be anywhere to park in Donabate at that time in the morning? I see there is a carpark at the DART. Wonder will this be full around 9?

RayCun · 14-09-2017 03:22PM

eyeball kid wrote: »

I see there is parking in Newbridge House until 8:30 and then it will be closed. Does anyone know if this will be strictly enforced?

I think they're closing parking because they're closing the access roads

positron · 14-09-2017 03:41PM

They are also advertising 'family day with entertainment for children' etc, but I can't imagine it being easy to pack kids into car and to be there before 8:30 am.

Dub13 · 14-09-2017 04:59PM

eyeball kid wrote:

I'll be driving for about an hour to get there. Don't really want to be leaving too early! Would there be anywhere to park in Donabate at that time in the morning? I see there is a carpark at the DART. Wonder will this be full around 9?

You could drive to Howth Junction station and get the train, think it's the next stop.

Gillo · 17-09-2017 09:24PM

positron wrote: »

They are also advertising 'family day with entertainment for children' etc, but I can't imagine it being easy to pack kids into car and to be there before 8:30 am.

What do you do with the kids when you are running? I know plenty of couples who both run, kids would stay with grand parents, or uncles and aunts etc when the parents are racing.

positron · 17-09-2017 09:54PM

I guess it's appealing for those families with one of the parents running and partner and kids want to support during the run or to see them at the finish line. It's on the SSE Half page: http://sseairtricitydublinmarathon.ie/race/dublin-half-marathon/

Family Day Out

There will be a variety of Family entertainment in Newbridge Demesne on race day so bring all the family.

Newbridge is an amazing place to visit anyway. Kids love it there, the open space, the playground, cafe, farm etc - it's really nice. (Also Flavours of Fingal happens there in summer, another huge hit with kids here).

Degsy123 · 18-09-2017 12:06PM

I was out running the half route yesterday and was really surprised not to see a single sign notifying the locals about the half marathon event. It is a nice route, much easier finish compared to the usual park route for the half.

donaghs · 19-09-2017 03:29PM

Dub13 wrote: »

You could drive to Howth Junction station and get the train, think it's the next stop.

Have they added extra parking there? The way I remember it there was space for about 20 cars at most on the industrial estate side, and 4 cars on the donaghmede side. Residents tend to use on-street parking for their 2nd car.
stations after are: Portmarnock, Malahide, then Donabate. About a 20 min walk from Donabate station to Newbridge house.
some train times here: http://sseairtricitydublinmarathon.ie/race/dublin-half-marathon/

Johnny_Fontane · 19-09-2017 08:57PM

donaghs wrote: »

Have they added extra parking there? The way I remember it there was space for about 20 cars at most on the industrial estate side, and 4 cars on the donaghmede side. Residents tend to use on-street parking for their 2nd car.
stations after are: Portmarnock, Malahide, then Donabate. About a 20 min walk from Donabate station to Newbridge house.
some train times here: http://sseairtricitydublinmarathon.ie/race/dublin-half-marathon/

Is the traffic going to be bananas on Saturday morning getting into newbridge house

Chilli Con Kearney · 19-09-2017 11:27PM

How do people think that the route on Saturday compares to the rock n roll route???

ooter · 20-09-2017 08:47AM

donaghs wrote: »

About a 20 min walk from Donabate station to Newbridge house.

Is it really that far, doesn't look too far on the map?

Rockyman7 · 20-09-2017 08:58AM

ooter wrote: »

Is it really that far, doesn't look too far on the map?

13 mins on the button

RayCun · 20-09-2017 09:19AM

Chilli Con Kearney wrote: »

How do people think that the route on Saturday compares to the rock n roll route???

Haven't run either, but it looks easier.
Rock and Roll has a hilly second half, this is all downhill second half.

Derco · 21-09-2017 05:52PM

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

Is the traffic going to be bananas on Saturday morning getting into newbridge house

I think I'll leave the car at home for this one. About 15 min walk from the DART station?

Singer · 21-09-2017 08:09PM

Derco wrote: »

I think I'll leave the car at home for this one. About 15 min walk from the DART station?

Around that - but do note that it's not a DART.

The weather is looking alright - wind on our backs on the way uphill, in our faces downhill. Could be a lot worse.