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Great Limerick Run 2017 - April 30th

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    #92
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    HigginsJ wrote: »
    The 6 mile route is the 6 mile route (obviously) and it is the final 6 miles of the half and the final 6 miles of the full.

    Cool thanks for clarifying, I'll keep an eye out for the markers when I head out again :)


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    #93
    Spirogyra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭Spirogyra


    Some markers are painted onto the road and remain there until next year :) Other's are on lamp-posts :)


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    #94
    ger664
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    Spirogyra wrote: »
    There's markers throughout all routes, usually 'doubled' (or 'tripled' up? ), eg. Half 8, full-21. There 6 mile is common to all 3 races ?.

    (

    They cant double/triple up as the last mile marker for each event is a different distance from the finish.


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    #95
    Spirogyra
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    Despite having done a 5K yesterday and much it was uphill, my achilles was hurting a lot yesterday. Today it actually seems vastly improved. Hard to understand the body. Can strengthening exercises sometimes exacerbate a problem ?.

    *** think though now that if I am to do anything that the '6 mile' would suit me better. I'd gain nothing from 'limping' through a half-marathon, not when I've done a number already.


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    #96
    kingtut
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    Do they have 3 seperate clocks at the finish (for 6 mile, half and full) or is it only the full clock ?

    Sorry for all the questions it's my first time doing it :o


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    #97
    HigginsJ
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    kingtut wrote: »
    Do they have 3 seperate clocks at the finish (for 6 mile, half and full) or is it only the full clock ?

    Sorry for all the questions it's my first time doing it :o

    Looks to be separate clocks from the photos I can see from last year but also my 1st time so not sure.

    What race you going for?


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    #98
    Insect Overlord
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    I'm pretty sure they have separate clocks. I've run the half marathon three times and was always able to find my race time approaching the finish line.


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    #99
    mikes76
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    Re the Achilles Pain, i do think you need to accept that there will be pain while you rehab.
    The goal is to increase the load (heel raises) but not to have that increase (in load) increase the symptoms (pain) by more than 10%.
    Its a balancing act, and you really do need to a manage it.
    As mentioned it took me 11 weeks before i noticed an improvement, and another 5 on top of that to clear it up.
    I still continue to do the heel raises (twice a week), and i get the odd Achilles pain, but usually after a very long or intense session, that might last for a day, but no more.


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    #100
    JohnDozer
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    kingtut wrote: »
    Do they have 3 seperate clocks at the finish (for 6 mile, half and full) or is it only the full clock ?

    Sorry for all the questions it's my first time doing it :o

    I'm pretty sure there is one for all races, not 100%, but pretty sure. Google Images confirms there are definitely at least two clocks, so it's likely there are three. Apologies, only saw other responses afterwards!!

    On a separate note, is it time for a table yet?? One of the more IT inclined among us might oblige if so! Seems to be enough doing it to justify it


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    #101
    HigginsJ
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |


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    #102
    JohnDozer
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|

    Breathes sigh of relief at successful table entry! I'd forgotten how much panic it causes :-D


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    #103
    Rossierunner
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    JohnDozer wrote: »
    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|

    Breathes sigh of relief at successful table entry! I'd forgotten how much panic it causes :-D

    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|


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    #104
    kingtut
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|


    HigginsJ wrote: »
    Looks to be separate clocks from the photos I can see from last year but also my 1st time so not sure.

    What race you going for?

    6 mile although for me it will be a crawl rather than a race. Hoping to finish within an hour. How about you?


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    #105
    HigginsJ
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    kingtut wrote: »
    6 mile although for me it will be a crawl rather than a race. Hoping to finish within an hour. How about you?

    Marathon, anything inside 4 for the 1st attempt will be pleasing.


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    #106
    Spirogyra
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00

    I've decided to drop to 'the 6 mile' given the injuries I've been having. It's not an event that I really like, too many people and a lot are not 'serious runners', or is that unfair ?. Hope I can get towards the front at the start without being 'held up' too much.
    Nothing to be gained by 'limping through' a 'half' . The 6 mile, might at least serve as a good rehabilitative 'training session' .

    Sorry if table is 'done wrong' :)


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    #107
    OOnegative
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|


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    #108
    Jakey Rolling
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|


    First competitive marathon, so barring heatwave or hurricane I'm almost guaranteed a PB... famous last words!

    100412.2526@compuserve.com



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    #109
    kingtut
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    Spirogyra wrote: »
    I've decided to drop to 'the 6 mile' given the injuries I've been having. It's not an event that I really like, too many people and a lot are not 'serious runners', or is that unfair ?. Hope I can get towards the front at the start without being 'held up' too much.
    Nothing to be gained by 'limping through' a 'half' . The 6 mile, might at least serve as a good rehabilitative 'training session' .

    As someone who is more a jogger than a runner I hope to start somewhere near the front (however not at the front as that is not fair on the 'elite' athletes or those planning serious times - my goal of 1 hour is probably laughable in comparison).

    I certainly hope I don't get held up either and bloody hate it when you get stuck behind a bunch of walkers within the first few minutes! In fact I don't think walkers should be allowed to take part or at the very least have a completely seperate time for them (perhaps even a 10 minute head start for those running).


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    #110
    HigginsJ
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    Jakey Rolling wrote: »
    First competitive marathon, so barring heatwave or hurricane I'm almost guaranteed a PB... famous last words!

    Keeping an eye on Accuweather, now I know it can't be that accurate over a week out but they have it cloudly with a little rain and 14 degrees and no real wind it seems. If that held true it'd be great.


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    #111
    chavezychavez
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|
    Chavezychavez|Marathon|3:08:17|2:59:59|


    Gonna go for the big one, was planning on holding off until Dublin, but training has been flying.
    Ran a 3:08 marathon in Listowel MCI 2 weeks ago by keeping to sub 3 pace for 17 miles and easing off then for the last 9 miles, and managed a 1:23:30 half marathon (flat course admittedly) last week, so confidence is there to at least attempt it.


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    #112
    Insect Overlord
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|
    Chavezychavez|Marathon|3:08:17|2:59:59|
    An File | Half | 1:54:55 | 2:10:00 |


    Did 10k in 58:15 on Monday, but still feeling a long way off where I should be. Hoping to beat 1:55:00 in the Half Marathon again sometime between now and September. Slow and steady progress required.


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    #113
    bigslice
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    On a phone and would butcher that table if I tried to put a time in.

    Doing the full in Limerick, first time running Limerick.

    PB is 2.58.22 from DCM 2016.

    Target is under 2.55 in Limerick all going well.


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    #114
    HigginsJ
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|
    Chavezychavez|Marathon|3:08:17|2:59:59|
    An File | Half | 1:54:55 | 2:10:00 |
    bigslice | Marathon | 2:58:22 | 2:54:59 |


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    #115
    browne_rob5
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|
    Chavezychavez|Marathon|3:08:17|2:59:59|
    An File | Half | 1:54:55 | 2:10:00 |
    bigslice | Marathon | 2:58:22 | 2:54:59 |
    browne_rob5 | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:15:00 |


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    #116
    Spirogyra
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    kingtut wrote: »
    As someone who is more a jogger than a runner I hope to start somewhere near the front (however not at the front as that is not fair on the 'elite' athletes or those planning serious times - my goal of 1 hour is probably laughable in comparison).

    I certainly hope I don't get held up either and bloody hate it when you get stuck behind a bunch of walkers within the first few minutes! In fact I don't think walkers should be allowed to take part or at the very least have a completely seperate time for them (perhaps even a 10 minute head start for those running).

    Everyone has to start somewhere, 5/6 years ago I would have regarded under an hour as my primary objective. Everyone who take's up running as an adult has to 'go through that', so it's not laughable at all. Next year all going well you'll aim to do 'a bit better' and so on :)

    Yes some races have walkers starting separately or behind the runners. That would make life easier. One will of course eventually 'break free' but it could take a few minutes.


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    #117
    Cartman78
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|
    Chavezychavez|Marathon|3:08:17|2:59:59|
    An File | Half | 1:54:55 | 2:10:00 |
    bigslice | Marathon | 2:58:22 | 2:54:59 |
    browne_rob5 | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:15:00 |
    Cartman78 | 6 Mile | 40:07 | 40:06 |


    Not in great shape at the minute, recovering from illness so missed 10-12 weeks training this year (all the gory details are over in my log :cool: .....probably wouldn't be doing this at all if I didn't get a free entry but will give it a lash)

    Previous time is from 2015 which I can't remember a whole lot about tbh (apart from torrential rain) - I'd be happy with a sub 41 mins so anything better than that would be super


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    #118
    mikes76
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    2nd time in Limerick, training went well, just need to believe in it now.

    Marathon, PB:2:59:05, Predicted: 2:51:00.


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    #119
    kingtut
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    Username | Distance | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    HigginsJ | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:59:59 |
    JohnDozer | Half | 1:38:14 | 1:34:59|
    AGilleran | Marathon | 3:59:51 | 4:12:00|
    kingtut | 6mile | 1st Attempt | 1:00:00|
    Spirogyra|6mile|45.30|46:00
    OOnegative|Marathon|3.24.47|3.11.50|
    Jakey Rolling|Marathon|3:46:15|3:20:00|
    Chavezychavez|Marathon|3:08:17|2:59:59|
    An File | Half | 1:54:55 | 2:10:00 |
    bigslice | Marathon | 2:58:22 | 2:54:59 |
    browne_rob5 | Marathon | 1st Attempt | 3:15:00 |
    Cartman78 | 6 Mile | 40:07 | 40:06 |
    mikes76 | Marathon | 2:59:05 | 2:51:00 |


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    #120
    aimie85
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    Hi all,
    It's my first 6mile in limerick and I'm wondering about the actual course itself. Any hills ? My training has been going great but a lot of it has been on flat routes. Also strange it's not a 10k instead of a 6mile?
    Aims


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    #121
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    aimie85 wrote: »
    Hi all,
    It's my first 6mile in limerick and I'm wondering about the actual course itself. Any hills ? My training has been going great but a lot of it has been on flat routes. Also strange it's not a 10k instead of a 6mile?
    Aims

    Hi Aims,

    Here is the 6 mile route:
    http://www.greatlimerickrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6-mile-2017.pdf

    First 3 miles are virtually flat, last 3 are a bit hilly

    I believe the reason for it being 6 mile and not 10k is so that under 18s can't enter(I'm open to correction).


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