Photograph by John Shiels

Stone Cross to Lug Relay

3 legs of relay from Stone Cross to Lug
Wicklow
Saturday 28 August, 2010
8:00 AM
53.11
9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
Route not marked - Route not marked
Men: 272:38 (Wally Young, Aenghus O'Cleirigh, Pat Farrelly), Women 438:27 (M Sweeney, Kay Bent, Mary McEhinney)

Maps
Leg 1
- Route Map
- Profile
Leg 2
- Route Map
- Profile
Leg 3
- Route Map
- Profile

2k South of Stone Cross at Forrest Entrance Grid Ref : O-075,205
Results 2010: 2010 results
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Mike Long Apr 12, 6:45PM Folks
It has been great to see such positive comments on the WW trail / ultra. If you enjoyed that then you will definitely enjoy the Lug relay.
The current date of 21 Aug clashes with some big orienteering champs abroad (and with holiday season). Given that traditionally the teams are often made up of O clubs (and that CNOC promised us a new course record this year) could the date be re-considered?
Thanks
Mike
Kevin O'Riordan Apr 14, 2:07PM Hi Mike,

It would be a good idea to contact Philip Brennan of Setanta about this as he's the one who'll be organising it. You'll have to run changes of date by Niamh O'Ceallaigh (race co-ordinator) as well.

-Kevin.
Leanne Cooke Jun 14, 12:12AM what's the cut off date for teams to enter this race? cheers
Colm Hill Jun 19, 5:49PM As far as I can remember there was a cut off time of 2pm at the end of leg 2 (Wicklow gap).

I've been sending emails around and posting messages in the known usual haunts of IMRA runners - but is anyone against changing the date of this race?
I ask as last year all 9 teams had at least 1 orienteer on it.

It’s not very well supported by the general IMRA population. Is this because of the Nav involved?

This year is the 30th anniversary of the race - I think it would be great to have more than 9 teams. I'd be hoping for 20 teams! If the Wicklow way can fill up within a week with 30 teams (30 x 7 = 210/3 = 70 possible teams!) surely clubs or individuals can get together to field a team.

Boards, Rathfarm, UCD, Sli Cullen, Crusaders - these clubs have NO excuses for not fielding at least one team.

It’s the only mountain relay in the country. It should be a more supported, highly competitive relay where the Strongest Mountain Running Team comes to the fore.
Philip Brennan Jul 6, 8:30PM We are now approx 6 weeks away from this race and as race director I would like to encourage as many teams as possible to give this a lash. As Colm Hill has stated, this race has a wonderful history and we are trying to revive it as the premier open mountain race. Having run it a number of times I can honestly say it is a super race and each leg has its own challenges, in terms of route choice, distance and terrain. This year, to accomodate those of you who like a little lie-in on a Saturday morning, we have moved the start time for leg 1 from 7am to 8am!

Can you please let me have expressions of interest if you are interested in running. If you cannot form a team we will try & find one for you. Have a look at the leg descriptions - decide on a leg to run - and get out there and recce it while the hills are currently so dry.

I will also be looking for assistance on the day so if any of you are interested in volunteering (either as a runner or non runner) please let me know.
Paul Joyce Jul 6, 10:00PM Hi Philip,

Boards will have at least one team in this. If goading will help get other teams in, we'll offer to point Rathfarmham in the direction of Fenton's. Pints will be awaiting your arrival lads;)
Colm Hill Jul 7, 12:35AM CNOC will have a team. Currently attempting to contact one of the guys that is abroad and seeing is there interest in a second CNOC team.
Colm Hill Jul 7, 11:13AM I'm assuming the date has not been changed?
Will it still clash with Slieve Donard (taking out strong runners looking at the irish champs), Lake 5 Day (taking out orienteering families) and World Military s (no strong army teams)...?
niamh o ceallaigh Jul 7, 1:07PM Colm, Nora,
This is currently being considered by the RD / Committee.
Will keep you posted.
Niamh
stephen coller Jul 10, 12:06PM can you post leg distances and record times etc. i am trying to organise a team but ill need the gritty details to sell it to the two boys... thanks.
stephen coller Jul 10, 12:16PM ok scratch that i found the distances on the profile section, but i would like to know the times for each leg if that info is available. thanks

also, anyone interested in doing leg 2 or 3 recce on monday/tuesday eve??? contact on 086/3982516
Brendan Lawlor Jul 10, 4:35PM Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team hope to have at least one team for this event
aidan roe Jul 10, 10:07PM if anyone is looking for team member i'd be happy to help out. don't care which leg. you can get in touch with me at 0eight7 9881three98.
aidan
Philip Brennan Jul 11, 10:33AM After consideration and given the fact that Saturday 21st August is clashing with a number of other events we are looking to move this race to the following Saturday - 28th August. I will arrange to change the date on the Events page of the website. Hopefully this will allow more runners to enter this iconic rave.
Colm Hill Jul 11, 3:43PM Stephan... Record times are stupidly fast. Something like this Leg 1 - 60mins, Leg 2 - 90mins, Leg 3 90mins
Stuart Scott Jul 22, 11:01PM Hi Philip,

Just wondering if runners have to demonstrate a particular standard to enter? E.g. proven nav ability, completed recces etc. Hoping to get a couple of teams in all going well.

Thanks,

Stuart.

P.S. A rave at the end would be a great idea, if only!
Jonathan McCloy Jul 23, 11:13AM Just lettin ye know I'm trying to get a team of northern raiders put together.


PS. Stuart, did you get the invite to the MMM rave? NW corner of the campsite, flashing headtorch essential.
Philip Brennan Jul 26, 9:28PM Hi Stuart, Johnathon, I would expect all runners to be reasonably proficient in navigation and confident navigating alone in the hills. Last year we had a few runners who were "temporarily mislaid" despite having navigational experience and the weather being generally very good. Obviously a recce of the route should be done, this is a true open mountain race, you are generally following prominent ridge lines linking various summits and if the weather is poor it is quite challenging. Unlike the WWR you are not following a waymarked route.

A kit check will also be in place - I will be looking for map,compass,small bit of food and if the weather is poor some extra clothing.

I will post further details on the events page shortly.
Jonathan McCloy Jul 27, 7:38PM just thinking there... do we have to pay IMRA membership to be able to run this race?
Mick Hanney Jul 27, 8:39PM Well it is an IMRA race so unless you've paid already this year... If you haven't paid already this year the reg fee and race fee are usually reduced to a combined 10 quid - less if a student.
Dermot Murphy Jul 28, 8:43AM I would also add - if you are a member of NIMRA, you are not need to pay the annual registration fee, student or otherwise.
Jonathan McCloy Jul 28, 4:05PM Cheers for the info
Stuart Scott Jul 29, 1:55PM Thanks Philip. That makes sense.
Edward Bateman Jul 29, 2:17PM Do you need to pre-register for this race or can you show up on the day?
paul tierney Jul 29, 3:45PM i see the date is still the 21st on the events page. is it being moved to the 28th for definate or was that just a possibility
Eoin Keith Jul 29, 4:16PM Thanks for pointing that out Paul. It's been updated on the events page now.
paul tierney Jul 29, 8:57PM no prob the extra week might give my niggly injuries a chance to improve :)
Philip Brennan Jul 31, 9:34PM pre-entry required for the race, if you are putting a team together email me & I will send you an entry form and rules for the event. My email addres is philip at pmbrennan dot ie
robbie williams Aug 4, 5:24PM hello

just checking, my friend and i would like to do the complete stone cross to lug, i beleive my friend paul tierney was on to you already to ok himself for this. got 2 stages done last year and had to retire at wicklow gap with cramps so want to make sure of it this year, names are : robbie williams and john hallahan.

thanking you

robbie williams
Philip Brennan Aug 4, 8:16PM Hi Robbie, thats fine, you will still need to complete an entry form & be registered with IMRA for 2010. If you email me I will send the forms onto you. You can pay on the morning of the race.
robbie williams Aug 4, 9:19PM hi philip im already a member but john hallahan isnt this year

my number is 1334.

so i need an imra membership form for john and 2 race entries

will u send them to : rwpersonaltrainingAThotmail.com please

thank you
robbie williams Aug 4, 9:23PM hi philip im already a member but john hallahan isnt this year

my number is 1334.

so i need an imra membership form for john and 2 race entries

will u send them to : rwpersonaltrainingAThotmail.com please

thank you
Paul O'Grady Aug 5, 12:59PM Good to see this has been moved to another weekend.

Without wanting to "mention the war" - I am available to run leg 3 if anyone is looking for a team member.

I ran Leg 3 in the 2008 relay.

Cheers

Paul
Colm Hill Aug 5, 1:11PM Every time I see a new message on Stone X to Lug appear in my inbox I have to take a breath, put the kettle on and try to calm the surge of adrenaline that pumps through my veins.

Less 549 hours till Seamus hands over at the Wicklow Gap. . . .
Amidou Dembele Aug 12, 2:32PM Hi folks,
I am planning to run leg3 in the lug relay (28 of August) but do need a recce of the route before. My handicap is I do not have a car.
I would be grateful if anyone from or passing through Dublin planning a recce could provide me a lift.

Many thanks,
Amidou
Philip Brennan Aug 12, 9:52PM Its just a little over two weeks now until the kick off and its shaping up to be a great race. There has been a major upsurge in interest in the last couple of weeks and I would ask all of you to formalise your entry as soon as possible - I need to get a handle on the number of teams as soon as I can. Get your teams together now & let me know. Email me at philip at pmbrennan dot ie
robbie williams Aug 17, 7:53AM hi philip

how much is the registration which we must post in with the form

there are 2 of us doing the complete 3 legs each???

or do we pay on morning of?

ta robbie
Stuart Scott Aug 19, 10:06AM Hi all,

Would anyone be free for a (very slow) recce of Leg 1 this Sat?

Thanks,

Stuart.

(scottst1 A-T gmail DO-T com)
Amidou Dembele Aug 19, 11:10AM Hi Paul,
Are you still interested in running the leg3 of the stone cross - Lug relay? If yes I would be happy that you take my place. I was planning to run but haven't been able to do recces and have also caught a light injury on wednesday race, so not ideal conditions for me to adventure on that long distance.

Please leg me know in order I can inform our team leader (Stuart) to make the changes.

Thanks,
Amidou
Stephen Doorly Aug 19, 11:58AM Hi Stuart, and anyone else,
I too would like to do a recce of Leg 1 this Saturday 21st Aug. I suggest 4pm till ...maybe you prefer early (email me at stephendoorly at eircom dot net). Car at each end. We can lay out some booby traps for Colm Hill & Co. :)
Stephen
GEN
Stuart Scott Aug 19, 1:32PM Hi Stephen,

That's great. 11am would suit better, but I'll contact you by email and we can agree a time. Not sure about booby traps...some magnetic rocks and dense fog might help!

Stuart.
Jeff Fitzsimons Aug 19, 2:26PM Stuart/Stephen,

I'm hoping to do another leg 1 recce over the weekend. Hoping to do do it a bit quicker so as to get a better idea of my predicted time for the day. I might try plan it so that I could get a lift back to the race start with you guys if that was ok? Earlier the better for me.

If you plan what time suits you both I'll try fit my run round you guys. You can get my email address in myimra.

Jeff
Stuart Scott Aug 19, 3:23PM Hi Jeff,

We're going to meet at the Sally Gap at 11am and drive back to the start from there. If that suited, it might make more sense for you to do the same? It would avoid some complex maths, and you wouldn't have to wait around the finish!

Stuart.
Jeff Fitzsimons Aug 19, 3:37PM Great stuff, suits me perfectly. See ye Saturday morning.

Jeff
Paul Brew Crew Aug 23, 7:09PM Hi Philip,

The Brew Crew are available for Saturday if you would like us to attend - we will have the usual refreshments including sandwiches / hot beverages / isotonics / etc. We will also have a generator with us that might be useful for power if needed for laptops, etc. Kind regards,

Paul.
Philip Brennan Aug 23, 9:00PM Just 5 days now to race day, registration will open Saturday morning at 7.15am. Race will start at 8am sharp. Can anyone who has not yet emailed me please do so - I need to know how many runners we will have - you can pay on the day. A kit check will be carried out & everyone will need to have their own maps - these will not be supplied! Also make sure you have your logistics sorted out so that all incoming runners will be met by an outgoing runner -preferably their team member!

Pray to the Gods for good weather.

If anyone needs to speak to me you can call me on zero 8 seven 2 five 4 one 8 five seven.
Colm Hill Aug 24, 12:37PM Is there a team list been published?
Philip Brennan Aug 24, 2:15PM team list will be published tonight
Philip Brennan Aug 24, 9:16PM Ok, here are the runners & teams entered for Saturday's event, gook luck to everyone

Leg 1

Mike Long (Ajax)
Frank Brazil (Setanta Walshes)
Brendan Lawlor (DWMRT)
Stephen Doorley (Gen)
Jeff Fitzsimons (Lugapalooza)
Niall McAlinden (CNOC)
Sharon Lucey (Team Penguin)
Gearoid Ryan (Help I think I'm lost)
Barry Cormack ( The O Team)
Conor Short (The Pink Ukelele)
Bernie O'Boyle (They Grey Ukelele)

Leg 2

Christian Foley Fisher (Ajax)
Colin Walsh (Setanta Walshes)
Declan Cunningham (DWMRT)
Alan Ayling (Gen)
Paul Nolan (lugapalooza)
Seamus O'Boyle (CNOC)
Stuart Scott (Team Penguin)
Pól O'Murchu (Help I think I'm lost)
Kevin O'Riordan (The O Team)
Kevin O'Boyle (Pink Ukelele)
Don Short (Grey Ukelele)

Leg 3

Aongus O'Cleirigh (Ajax)
Eileen Walsh (Setanta Walshes)
Pat Reid (DWMRT)
Joe Lawlor (Gen)
Paul Joyce (Lugapalooza)
Colm Hill (CNOC)
Arnis Saltums (Team Pengiun)
Amidou Dembele (Help I think I'm lost)
Ger Butler (The O Team)
Niall Ewen (Pink Ukelele)
Ruth Lynam (Grey Ukelele)

We also have our Cork Rebels back this year and they will be running all three legs. They are Robbie Williams, Paul Tierney & John Hallahan so give them plenty of encouragement on the day.

If there are any changes in runners or order of running please let me know.

Still open for entries & we may get a couple more teams entered by Friday.



Stephen Doorly Aug 25, 3:13PM Hi,
At the end of leg 1, are there any lifts back from Sally Gap to the start? Otherwise would someone from the Leg 1 group like to meet at Sally Gap at 7am Saturday morning in order to leave one of our cars there, for the return trip?
Stephen
stephendoorly@eircom dot net
Jeff Fitzsimons Aug 25, 3:56PM Stephen, I'll be leaving my car at Sally Gap and getting a lift back to start Saturday so that's an option for you. I think we may have 2 free spaces in the vehicle going back to start so may be an option for someone else also.

I'll confirm later in the week. How did your recce go Saturday? Lovely day for it, nice to see it all for once!
Paul O'Grady Aug 25, 10:09PM Hey folks - I'm still available to sub in for leg 3 if anyone needs me!

Or if anyone wants to run leg 1 and leg 2 let's put in a team!!

Cheers

Paul
paul tierney Aug 26, 8:10AM anyone have an accurate weather forecast yet?
Niall McAlinden Aug 26, 8:19AM Hi Jeff, Stephen

If there's space can I meet you guys at the Sally gap at 7 too. I was wondering how shuttle runs were going to work.

Niall
Stephen Doorly Aug 26, 3:03PM Jeff,
Thanks I'll take that kind offer, for lift back to start. So I will meet you at Sally Gap at 10am or whenever I finish, for drive back to the start, where I'll have my car. The recce was challenging, the ground is lovely and wet and soft.
Stephen
Pol O'Murchu Aug 27, 10:05AM I can't see a list of the required kit anywhere here - Maybe I'm just missing it. Could you post up list or direct me to where it is please. Really looking forward to tomorrow. Hopefully weather will be nice.
Jeff Fitzsimons Aug 27, 10:47AM Stephen/Niall.

My plan is to drop my car at the gap round 7 and I have a lift back to start from there. I will be following the race onwards so would prefer not to have to go back to the start from the gap after my leg.

So to clarify we will have 2 spaces from the gap back to the start round 7 if you're interested. So the option is there for one of you to drive to the gap and get a lift, the other can go direct to the start, who gets the lie in you can decide!

Drop me a mail on jeff dot fitzsimons at gmail dot com to confirm plans.

Pol, I remember seeing something about half litre of water being part of kit but can't find where so would like to get clarification on the kit as well!
Hazel Thompson Aug 27, 10:53AM There was a kit list in the race rules on the 2009 event page. I don't know if these are the same requirements this year but are probably a good indication of what you need to carry.
http://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/613/
Philip Brennan Aug 27, 11:17AM Forecast is pretty good for the morning but kit requirements are as follows:

Map & compass, light showerproof top, strobelight, space blanket, liquids to drink, flares,small supply of food (6 mars bars), mobile phone & enough money to pay for a taxi home if you get lost...

We have one new team "The Lug Duffs", Leg 1 the one & only Dave "the slogger" Weston, Leg 2 Denis "I was once in the squad" Deasy & L3 the fast & feisty Caroline Reid - watch out for them.

see you all i nthe morning.

Philip

PS: only kidding about the mars bars (+ strobelight, space blanket + flares)
Brendan Doherty Aug 28, 11:47AM Hello there
For those of you keen enough to be logging on for a Lug relay update, here is a provisional time in hours/minutes at the conclusion of Leg 1 at the Sally Gap

Position Runner name Team Leg time (Hours/minutes)
1 Niall McAlinden CNOC 1 25
2 Jeff Fitzsimons Lugapalooza 1 33
3 Mike Long AJAX 1 33
4 Conor Short The Pink Ukelele 1 50
5 Stephen Doorly GEN 1 55
6 Robbie, Paul & John The Cork Crew 1 56
7 Sharon Lucey Team Penguin 2 2
8 Gearoid Ryan Help I think I’m lost 2 3
9 Barry Cormack The O Team 2 4
9 Dave Weston Lug Bluff 2 5
10 Brendan Lawlor DWMRT 2 29
11 Frank Brazil Setanta Walshes 2 31
12 Bernie O’Boyle The Grey Ukelele 2 49


All the best to the remaining runners and the poor freezing officials
Brendan Lawlor Aug 28, 5:58PM Well done to Philip and his freezing officials - great event today
Mick Hanney Aug 28, 6:19PM Congrats to the Cnoc team, 1st team home today. Well done to all those who took part in worsening conditions and thanks to those who volunteered to make it happen.
Colm Hill Aug 28, 6:36PM Philip, Peter, Brendan and everyone else involved in the organisation of this fantastic sick yet beautiful relay - Thank you!

People that failed to run - you missed what true mountain running is all about
Seamus O'Boyle Aug 28, 6:39PM The non-orienteers did well to stay away today, utter demolition awaited you.

Huge thanks to the organisers, tough race, really enjoyed it :)

Shea
Seamus O'Boyle Aug 28, 8:00PM Also, if anyone would like to see a nice mistake, look no further.

http://www.cnocmaps.totalh.com/show_map.php?user=shea&map=39
Philip Brennan Aug 28, 9:29PM Provisional results as follows:

CNOC (Niall McAlinden, Shea O'Boyle & Colm Hill) 5 hours 10 minutes
Ajax (Mike Long,Christian Foley Fisher & Aongus O'Cleirigh) 6 hours 4 mins
The O Team (Barry Cormack, Kevin O'Riordan & Ger Butler) 6 hours 27 mins
The Pink Ukelele (Conor Short,Kevin O'Boyle & Niall Ewan) 6 hours 53mins
Lugapalooza (Jeff Fitzsimons, Paul Nolan & Paul Joyce) 6 hours 54 mins
Gen (Stephen Doorley, Alan Ayling & Joe Lawlor) 7 hours 14 mins
The Lug Duffs (Dave Weston, Denis Deasy & Caroline Reid) 7 hours 48 mins
Cork Rebel Solo (Paul Tierney) 8 hours 17 mins
DMRT (Brendan Lawlor, Declan Cunningham & Pat Reid) 8 hours 20 mins
Setanta Walshes (Frank Brazil, Colin Walsh & Eileen Walsh) 8 hours 21 mins
Team Penguin (Sharon Lucey,Stuart Scott & Arnis Saltums) 8 hours 31 mins
The Grey Ukelele (Bernie O'Boyle,Don Short & Ruth Lynam)9 hours 4 mins
Help I Think I'm lost(Gearoid Ryan,Pól O'Murchu & Amidou Dembele)9 hours 18 mins
Cork Rebels Solo (Robbie Williams & John Hallahan) 9 hours 46 mins

I will get all the splits posted up in the next couple of days.

Thanks to all the competitors who braved the elements today, we had very low cloud for all of leg 1 with plenty of wind & rain along the way. In fact very few runners escaped from some degree of low lying cloud, particularly on the highers summits & ridges. Despite this we had some excellent performances and worthy winners on the day were the youthful CNOC team who all had storming runs and whose attitude and motivation on the day was an inspiration to us all. Congrats also to the Cork boys who ran all three legs and arrived into Fentons looking very fresh & craving porter!

Finally a big thank you to Brendan Doherty and Peter Kernan who spent considerable time in the cold at the Sally Gap & Wicklow Gap.
paul tierney Aug 29, 8:33AM thanks philip, brendan and peter and all the others who helped and stayed out in the bad conditions, its greatly appreciated by all participants im sure. ye put on a great event in one of the nicest parts of the world. also thanks to jeff who stuck around in the cold at sally gap and brewed up the coffee at wicklow gap having already ran a great leg 1. and thanks eileen for the company around leg 3. see ye all next year
Paul O'Grady Aug 29, 9:08AM Thanks to the organisers for a great race - events like this take more work then a standard race and take up your entire day - it was much appreciated
Pol O'Murchu Aug 29, 11:21PM Thanks again to all the organisers and volunteers yesterday. This was my first real navigation type event and despite the weather and poor visibility in places I managed to find my way without getting lost. Really enjoyed it. Absolutely amazing event. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you.
robbie williams Aug 30, 6:07AM thanks philip and to all volunteers involved. Myself and john really enjoyed the day. Its not too often we get a chance to to head to wicklow and it was definately worth the trip!!! that`ll keep the appetite for mountain running wet for a while.

Great Day, defo back for next year!

robbie williams

Caroline Reid Aug 30, 9:59AM Thanks to Philip and all the volunteers. Great event and amazing to hear stories from good navigators! My temporay displacement :) on the day brought back my hunger to be able to navigate better so roll on Nav challenge 2010 ;)
Jeff Fitzsimons Aug 30, 11:06AM Massive thanks to everyone who made the day possible. A great day out.
Paul Joyce Aug 30, 11:06AM What a great day! Thanks to Philip, Peter, Brendan, and all others who volunteered their time so we could have such a well-run event. Great too to see the enthusiasm of the young CNOC team, worthy winners!

For anyone interested, the Boards team have each written up a leg-by-leg report over here http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055961339&page=7 .
Isabelle Lemee Sep 7, 8:19AM Bonjour Philip,
A quand les résultats détaillés des différentes équipes et étapes ? ;)
Merci encore pour une compétition bien organisée!
Isabelle
Philip Brennan Sep 7, 8:39PM Merci Isabelle, pour votre message. Je suis desolée que les résultats ne sont pas encore pret. J'ai l'intention de déposer toutes les résultats en deux ou trois jours... Je vous serre cordialement la main et meilleurs sentiments.

Philippe

ie: i promise to get the finger out & get the results finalsed asap!
Kevin O'Riordan Sep 17, 8:24AM Leg results from Philip here: http://www.imra.ie/ad-hoc/Lug%20Relay%202010.doc

Regards,
Kevin
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