Trooperstown Hill
Long loop over unnamed "Boots" mountain and Trooperstown Hill itself
Wicklow
Wednesday 6 July, 2011
7:30 PM
380
10.60
6 (1,2,3) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km
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Route fully marked
Men: 39:11 (Barry Minnock, Rathfarnham WSAF - 2008) Women: 50:29 (Aisling Coppinger, Clonliffe Harriers - 2008)
Leinster League
Avg Ascent/Descent Grade: 7.1%/-7.4% (be warned that final descent has a -26% descent grade)
Take the M50 Southbound, get off at the Roundwood exit (Kilmacanogue) and follow the signs towards Laragh, drive through Annemoe and follow the bend left. 1.5km further down (keep the River Inchavore on your left), youll see a brown sign saying "Trooperstown", turn in here and follow the minor road to the car park at the river before the stone bridge. There is limited parking at the prize-giving venue so please carpool to this race. Grid ref for parking: T 158 969.
There will be a short (junior) route: 4.5 km, ~ 150 m climb.
The Coach House Roundwood. Reserved section
This Leinster League race takes place on very good trails. The course is boggy in a few places but otherwise very runnable and starts and finishes on fire road in Trooperstown Forest. One of the final descents is on scree.
Wicklow
Wednesday 6 July, 2011
7:30 PM
380
10.60
6 (1,2,3) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km
-
Route fully marked Men: 39:11 (Barry Minnock, Rathfarnham WSAF - 2008) Women: 50:29 (Aisling Coppinger, Clonliffe Harriers - 2008)
Leinster League
Avg Ascent/Descent Grade: 7.1%/-7.4% (be warned that final descent has a -26% descent grade)
Take the M50 Southbound, get off at the Roundwood exit (Kilmacanogue) and follow the signs towards Laragh, drive through Annemoe and follow the bend left. 1.5km further down (keep the River Inchavore on your left), youll see a brown sign saying "Trooperstown", turn in here and follow the minor road to the car park at the river before the stone bridge. There is limited parking at the prize-giving venue so please carpool to this race. Grid ref for parking: T 158 969.
There will be a short (junior) route: 4.5 km, ~ 150 m climb.
The Coach House Roundwood. Reserved section
This Leinster League race takes place on very good trails. The course is boggy in a few places but otherwise very runnable and starts and finishes on fire road in Trooperstown Forest. One of the final descents is on scree.
Volunteering
Carpool
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Mick Hanney | May 18, 10:12AM | Early call for volunteers to come forward for this race. Without volunteers, particularly of the non-running variety the race won't happen. Priority at this stage is the need for a route marker, so if someone is familiar with Trooperstown and can oblige that would be great. |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 3, 10:52AM | We still need volunteers for this race (remember you must volunteer at least twice to claim a league prize) In particular we need: - A route marker (someone familiar with last year's summer route) - A first aid person - At least two marshals And the usual helpers for registration, numbers, finish, carpark etc. |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 21, 11:02AM | Thanks to those who have already volunteered, but Trooperstown hill is still looking for volunteers, so if you haven't clocked up your 2 volunteering slots then get on board! In particular we need: - A first aid person (non-running) - A route marker (non-running - unless you fancy doing 3 laps) - A summit marshall and a marshall for the junior turnaround (both non-running) Finally, could the people who have already volunteered forward me on an e-mail address if you haven't added one to the MyImra system - kenneth[dot]mcdonagh at dcu.ie |
| Ben Mooney | Jun 22, 11:31PM | I will help and race at Trooperstown race. Ben Mooney |
| Eamonn O'Neill | Jun 23, 3:49PM | I don't mind helping at this one. first time ever helping out and haven't done the route before. Junior turn around point maybe :) or whatever!! Anythin to help out. Thanks, Eamonn |
| Eamonn O'Neill | Jun 23, 3:55PM | Sorry my last e-mail address was incorrect. The correct one is with this message |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 24, 5:18PM | Thanks to everyone who's volunteered over the last few days, we're almost there now - I'm still in need of a First Aid person though. The race cannot go ahead without one! |
| Mick Hanney | Jun 24, 8:34PM | Ken, If you don't get a better offer I'll do first aid. Regards, Mick |
| Kathleen Curran | Jun 27, 3:57PM | Hi, Just to confirm that Trooperstown race is 7:30 AM and not PM? Kathleen |
| Kevin O'Riordan | Jun 27, 4:00PM | That would be a mistake on the website. The correct time is 7:30PM |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 28, 9:05AM | Thanks Mick, I'll put you down provisionally as First Aider. Thanks also to the other volunteers, could I remind everyone to send on an e-mail address to me if you don't already have one in the IMRA system. |
| Paddy Lord | Jun 29, 11:31AM | Help!! I want to volunteer as a non running helper for the Trooperstown race next week but I don't know how: ideally in a role that will get me out on the hill, either as an assistant marker or summit marshal or whatever. |
| Dermot Murphy | Jun 29, 11:37AM | Hi Paddy, I have included you as a non running volunteer. |
| Robert Moloney | Jun 29, 2:46PM | I would like to be available as a running volunteer for this race |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 29, 3:52PM | Thanks Robert, I've added you in as a running volunteer, Ken |
| Sinead Gaffney | Jun 29, 7:04PM | Hi what is the correct time and date for the trooperstown race |
| Turlough Conway | Jun 29, 11:05PM | Sinead, just click on Event Details (at top of this page or in Events) to see what you are looking for. |
| John O'Regan | Jun 30, 12:51PM | Hi, If possible I'd like to be a running volunteer for this race. I don't have a password for my imra or anything. (If no spaces left for running volunteers no problem) Thanks, John O'Regan |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 30, 1:02PM | Hi John, I've added you as a running volunteer. Thanks, Ken |
| John Kelly71 | Jun 30, 2:18PM | I'd like to be a running volunteer for this race if possible!!!!! |
| Ken McDonagh | Jun 30, 2:50PM | Sorry John, At this stage I have enough running volunteers and probably enough non-running volunteers. Kippure and the Sugar Bowl are still looking for volunteers though. |
| John Kelly71 | Jun 30, 2:52PM | No Problem I'd like to volunteer as a runner helper for Kippure so ! John |
| Ken McDonagh | Jul 4, 10:53AM | Some final details for this Wednesday's Race: - As always, carparking is limited so please carpool! - Can all volunteers be at the carpark for 6pm (I'm still missing a few e-mail addresses) - The route is slightly different from the map attached. The race will use the same finish as last year's summer route. Rather than returning to the start/finish via the fire-road, runners should continue to the second entrance into the forest and follow the narrow ride through the trees (this will be marked), when you get back to the fire-road turn right to the finish about another 50 metres downhill. - Underfoot conditions are very good along the course at the moment, with rain forecast it might get boggy in a couple of places but nothing to compare with the last two weeks races - As rain is forecast, please bring along a light rain jacket, a call will be made on the night as to whether carrying it is compulsory - Insect repellent is highly recommended - Prize-giving and pints will be in the Coach House in Roundwood |
| Jesko Zimmermann | Jul 5, 3:32PM | Hi, would anybody have a seat available for tomorrow? I'm volunteering so I would need to be there at six. Thanks, Jesko |
| Michael Conneally | Jul 5, 5:32PM | Hi Jesko. I'm also volunteering tomorrow and am leaving from Merrion Sq. in the city at about 5. Let me know if that is any good to you. o87 3two2 148two. Mick |
| Sonja Fuhrmann | Jul 5, 11:06PM | Anybody leaving Dublin,UCD, at 6pm tomorrow and could give me a lift? Or I could drive and give others a lift. On my own in the car at the moment.. |
| Aisling Corkery | Jul 6, 12:22AM | Hey Sonja, I'm leaving UCD just before 6pm, as I have to pick up Eavan at the Radisson Entrance Junction at 6, so I could meet you at the sports centre entrance for at 5.50pm, if that suits? Or you could make your way to the Radisson and I can pick both of you up there. |
| Aillil O'Reilly | Jul 6, 8:55AM | Looking for a lift from town. Ercus can't fit me on the back of the bike! |
| John Barry | Jul 6, 12:33PM | Aillil, I leaving from Blackrock ~6 p.m. if it's any use to you. I'm about ~5 minute walk from Dart to Carysfort ave (Blackrock Buisness Park) John |
| Michelle Rowley | Jul 6, 12:54PM | I am usually going from Pearse Street area at 5.30ish, so if that suits? |
| Eva Fairmaner | Jul 6, 12:56PM | Just wondering is car pooling from the The Coach House this evening? |
| Sonja Fuhrmann | Jul 6, 1:27PM | Hi Aisling. That is great. I will give you a call at lunch time. I can be at Radisson junction just after 6pm (finish work at 6pm, I work opposite the running track on Stillorgan Road/N11 entrance from UCD). Thanks |
| Eamonn Hodge | Jul 6, 3:54PM | Hi Michelle, If you see this message and you still have room can you let me know? 087 753 813 four. Eamonn |
| Eamonn Hodge | Jul 6, 4:09PM | Sorted! Thanks Michelle. |
| Seamus O'Boyle | Jul 6, 4:42PM | Hi Michelle, any chance I could hop in with you if you have space? 0861631384. Cheers! |
| Seamus O'Boyle | Jul 6, 5:02PM | My hero :-) |
| Aillil O'Reilly | Jul 6, 5:04PM | Michelle! Fabulous! Are you still there? Aillil |
| Rene Borg | Jul 7, 7:55AM | Team results are up. |
| Ken McDonagh | Jul 7, 11:03AM | Just a short note to say thanks to all the volunteers last night and well done to all the runners! Everyone got down safely with just a couple of minor cuts and one muscle injury. In particular thanks to Melanie and Peter, who did trojan work on the laptop, and Vivian, who marked the course during the worst of the rain last night. As a first-time RD, it was the experience, generosity and enthusiasm of all the volunteers that kept the show on the road and running smoothly! The one negative issue on the night was the number of people collecting their numbers and running without signing in. This is an important safety issue as it's the only way we can keep track of how many people are on the mountain. It is also a key part of efficiently and accurately recording the results so please make sure you always sign in before collecting your number. Other than that, for anyone waivering on whether or not to volunteer for an RD'ing role - I'd say go for it; it gives you great insight into how these events are run and the support is there for any questions/doubts/fears you have along the way. |
| Mick Hanney | Jul 7, 11:42AM | Well done Ken. On a safety point, the conditions last night underfoot really demanded people wore decent trail shoes with good grip. Lots just had road shoes. You should always bring a choice of runner with you so you can match the runner you need to the underfoot conditions. |
| Jim Fitzharris | Jul 7, 12:26PM | Can I extend my thanks to Ken and his team of volunteers for a well-run race. In particular, special thanks to the marshals: Vivian, Paddy Lord, Gordon and Amidou. The race marking was excellent but there is nothing to beat the reassuring sight of a marshall and they also give great encouragement as well! The issue of runners collecting numbers and not signing in is a difficult one and can be a nightmre for the laptop operator. The best solution is to have a very well demarcated registration area with the sequence being money collection, sign-in and number collection. This is not always easy - I have experienced the problems that Ken highlighted. Runners will mill around generally, checking their number, talking to friends, etc. Plus, race organisers do not want to sound like parade ground martinets barking orders all the time! Maybe we should encourage runners to sign in etc and then chat a little distance from the registarion "hub". Placement of that area could also be chosen carefully to minimise the problem. Cheers, Jim. |
| Jane Porter | Jul 7, 2:16PM | Bring back the gazebo, the poles and the tape and the one way system through registration!!! |
| Paul Smyth | Jul 7, 2:28PM | How much effort does it take to sign in before the race? Frankly none and IMHO anyone who hasn't signed in hasn't entered the race irrespective of whether they've paid an entry fee or not. Publicise this and then enforce it at one or two races whereby people who do this don't get included in the race results and don't have it count towards league results and that'll soon put a stop to the problem. |
| Colm Hill | Jul 7, 2:33PM | For Scarr, we had a line, with the number sheet going back along and people paying, then collecting the numbers before been sent away. No number, no run. I had to turn away a fairly large group. They could run, but anyone without a number were made divert 50m from the finish line as they weren't part of the race. People got to run, but weren't included in the results. Everyones* happy! *RD was happy, so I made the call that everyone was happy |
| Tamas Farkas | Jul 7, 6:33PM | Great race yesterday! Im just wondering if this route was actually shorter than the winter league route - beating my winter time by 6 min seems a bit steep. People with garmin, any idea? |
| Mick Hanney | Jul 7, 6:44PM | Well it was a different route from the Winter League, which had the longer finish back along the trail for one... |
| Brendan O'Connor | Jul 7, 8:15PM | A tried and tested registration process was defined a number of years ago and can be found here: http://www.imra.ie/volunteering/role/id/1/. It works. It just requires a few stakes and tape. Brendan. |
