Great Limerick Run 2017 - April 30th

kingtut

Did my first ever timed 10k yesterday and did it in 54:32, heat towards the end was ridiculous. Hoping for slightly cooler weather for the 6 mile on Sunday!

chrislad

kingtut wrote: »

Did my first ever timed 10k yesterday and did it in 54:32, heat towards the end was ridiculous. Hoping for slightly cooler weather for the 6 mile on Sunday!

Looking good so far. 11 degrees or so with a good chance of rain!

OOnegative

chrislad wrote: »

Looking good so far. 11 degrees or so with a good chance of rain!

I'll take that in a heartbeat if it stays that way.

kiloecho15

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 |
El Caballo|6 Mile| 48:34|3x:xx|
Supercell|Half|1st Attempt|1:46:00|
MrMacPhisto|Half|1:21:30|1:19:50|
Kiloecho15|Marathon|3:43:42|3:45:00

Done Limerick last year and found the last 6 miles tough. As this was my first marathon it would be hard to say it was a hilly course or not. I have done another 3 marathons since and have come back to limerick to see if it was actually hilly or I wasn't prepared enough. I found Dublin easier. From what I remember is there wasn't any big hills but the course was up and down for most of its length. While the course has changed the new route covers hills on last years course. Will soon find out on Sunday. Good luck to everyone running. Remember if you go up a hill you must come down.

kingtut

chrislad wrote: »

Looking good so far. 11 degrees or so with a good chance of rain!

I'd love that! Half my water bottle went down my neck!

Spirogyra

kiloecho15;103314349]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|Half|1:53:20|1:45:00|
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 |
El Caballo|6 Mile| 48:34|3x:xx|
Supercell|Half|1st Attempt|1:46:00|
MrMacPhisto|Half|1:21:30|1:19:50|
Kiloecho15|Marathon|3:43:42|3:45:00


I've decided to stick with the 'half' that I'm entered for. Ran 10 miles yesterday without significant reaction from my achilles. Going to 'wrap myself in cotton wool' this week and I should be ok. Have never done a really 'good' half marathon (have only done 3). But I should at least be able to break 1:50 this year,which would be a small improvement.

chrislad

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|Half|1:53:20|1:45:00|
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 |
El Caballo|6 Mile| 48:34|3x:xx|
Supercell|Half|1st Attempt|1:46:00|
MrMacPhisto|Half|1:21:30|1:19:50|
Kiloecho15|Marathon|3:43:42|3:45:00
chrislad|Half|1:56:57|1:49:xx


Spiro, I'll see you with the pacers then

oh_look_sheep

kerrylad1 wrote: »

I suppose at your level,those inclines are nothing,best of luck with winning it this year,I hope doody,has been training hard,If he wants to retain his title.

I'm sorry, but look some people just don't find it "hilly" like you. I'm not going to enter into a childish like argument with you. I don't plan on winning it just enjoying taking part and completing it.

aimie85

HI guys would anyone reccommend places to park on Sunday please ?

JohnDozer

aimie85 wrote: »

HI guys would anyone recommend places to park on Sunday please ?

Which side of town are you approaching from and what time will you be arriving? How close do you want to be to the start finish area?

In general if you're coming from Tipperary or Kerry side along Mulgrave Street would be good. If your coming from the Clare side somewhere like the Harveys Quay multistorey would be good although you need to pay for that whereas Mulgrave Street would be free.

mikes76

Hi Guys

Can anyone confirm that the bag drop is the same as last year at the Limerick Project School (opposite Bobby Byrnes).
There was no changing area last year either, so i presume its "come ready to roll".

Ta

aimie85

JohnDozer wrote: »

Which side of town are you approaching from and what time will you be arriving? How close do you want to be to the start finish area?

In general if you're coming from Tipperary or Kerry side along Mulgrave Street would be good. If your coming from the Clare side somewhere like the Harveys Quay multistorey would be good although you need to pay for that whereas Mulgrave Street would be free.

We are coming from the Clare side on the motorway, and should be there nice and early
Thanks

JohnDozer

aimie85 wrote: »

We are coming from the Clare side on the motorway, and should be there nice and early
Thanks

I'm presuming if you're from Clare you know the city reasonably well. Take the Caherdavin exit off the motorway, come in to town via King Johns Castle and head to the Milkmarket/ Clare Street/ Mungret Street/ Ellen Street area, which would be the best area to find free street parking and not be too far from start/ finish area (10 mins walk max)

Trampas

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|Half|1:53:20|1:45:00|
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 |
El Caballo|6 Mile| 48:34|3x:xx|
Supercell|Half|1st Attempt|1:46:00|
MrMacPhisto|Half|1:21:30|1:19:50|
Kiloecho15|Marathon|3:43:42|3:45:00
chrislad|Half|1:56:57|1:49:xx
Trampas|Half|1.33.48|1.29.59

overthebridge

aimie85 wrote:

HI guys would anyone reccommend places to park on Sunday please ?

aimie85 wrote:

We are coming from the Clare side on the motorway, and should be there nice and early Thanks

I'd park up at the top of Henry St or in around by Dolan's pub side. You'll be 10 mins walk from the start and finish lines. Plus you'll have ease of access back onto the motorway via the condell rd or the tunnel.
If you get in early enough you'll have your pick of spaces.

JohnDozer

overthebridge wrote: »

I'd park up at the top of Henry St or in around by Dolan's pub side. You'll be 10 mins walk from the start and finish lines. Plus you'll have ease of access back onto the motorway via the condell rd or the tunnel.
If you get in early enough you'll have your pick of spaces.

That's a much better suggestion than mine! Way more straightforward.

aimie85

overthebridge wrote: »

I'd park up at the top of Henry St or in around by Dolan's pub side. You'll be 10 mins walk from the start and finish lines. Plus you'll have ease of access back onto the motorway via the condell rd or the tunnel.
If you get in early enough you'll have your pick of spaces.

Thank you so much for the information. Is is pay and display ?
Aims

Cartman78

aimie85 wrote: »

Thank you so much for the information. Is is pay and display ?
Aims

Open to correction but there's normally pay and display on some small sections (maybe up as far as Dolans) - but back in 2015, there was parking on both sides down the Dock Rd a good bit so I guess everyone turned a blind eye in terms of parking tickets etc.

I'm doing the 6 miler myself and starting to mildly panic about parking - the missus dropped me off on the Dock Rd last time out but not an option this time

chrislad

Cartman78 wrote: »

Open to correction but there's normally pay and display on some small sections (maybe up as far as Dolans) - but back in 2015, there was parking on both sides down the Dock Rd a good bit so I guess everyone turned a blind eye in terms of parking tickets etc.

I'm doing the 6 miler myself and starting to mildly panic about parking - the missus dropped me off on the Dock Rd last time out but not an option this time

There's parking at the train station. Think it's 2.50 for the stay and very close to the start. Will probably have to get there early though, which won't suit the 6 miler.

Insect Overlord

chrislad wrote: »

There's parking at the train station. Think it's 2.50 for the stay and very close to the start. Will probably have to get there early though, which won't suit the 6 miler.

Pretty sure the train station went up to €3.50 or €4 a while ago!

Runningchefnz

How's favourites to win? Can I find a preview anywhere??

OOnegative

Runningchefnz wrote: »

How's favourites to win? Can I find a preview anywhere??

You running?

JohnDozer

Earlier in the thread it sounded like a straight shootout between Martin Doody of Limerick AC and oh_look_sheep, possibly of Boards AC...

*not a dig at oh_look_sheep

OOnegative

JohnDozer wrote: »

Earlier in the thread it sounded like a straight shootout between Martin Doody of Limerick AC and oh_look_sheep, possibly of Boards AC...

Peter Mooney listed as running to.

overthebridge

aimie85 wrote: »

Thank you so much for the information. Is is pay and display ?
Aims

I'm not 100% on the P&D on that road but if I'm ever going to a gig in Dolans I park my car on Windmill St and collect it after lunch the next day.
I have done this several times with no issue.
But have a look around when you are parking. As I said if you get in early enough you'll get you pick.
You might eveb get a spot opposite Henry St Garda station.
Best of luck ;-)

Runningchefnz

OOnegative wrote: »

You running?

I'm running the half.. predicted time for winner? Any ideas?? Is Somba running?

OOnegative

Runningchefnz wrote: »

I'm running the half.. predicted time for winner? Any ideas?? Is Somba running?

He's listed to run the Half alright, download the TDL events app and bang some names into that you think maybe running. No preview as such available to my knowledge.

Runningchefnz

OOnegative wrote: »

He's listed to run the Half alright, download the TDL events app and bang some names into that you think maybe running. No preview as such available to my knowledge.

Outstanding mate, thank you.. should make for fast times! Let the CR tumble!!!!!

OOnegative

Runningchefnz wrote: »

Outstanding mate, thank you.. should make for fast times! Let the CR tumble!!!!!

What time you hoping to run yourself, understand if you don't answer.

Runningchefnz

OOnegative wrote: »

What time you hoping to run yourself, understand if you don't answer.

Fighting a niggle in the past few days but sub 70 for sure and aiming for a lot quicker! Little lad from Connemara running his first Irish half marathon!!