Howth
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Chris O'Neill | Apr 17, 11:29AM | Hi i plan to run this one however, will also be available to help with race if required |
| Paul Kelly | Apr 17, 12:23PM | Hi Chris, See Volunteer tab for details on how to volunteer for races. Thanks, Paul |
| Martina O'Kearney | Apr 23, 9:41AM | Rene, Aoife, Can you let me know where the race markers are please as I am due to mark Howth and forgot to pick up the markers last night after Bray. I think you marked last nights race. Regards Martina O'Kearney |
| Mick Hanney | Apr 23, 9:53AM | Martina, the marking box went with Mike Long. It'll be there early on the evening in Howth for you to use. The question is what Howth route is being used... the Winter route that was run was quite popular and could do with another go perhaps. |
| Ray Linn | Apr 23, 11:48AM | Mick,, The route for the summer race is two laps of the old course and not the winter route. I'll be putting a mesage to this effect on the broader forum. Cheers,, Ray |
| Brenda Malley | Apr 23, 1:20PM | Would like to volunteer for Howth, also hope to run, but don't have myimra password to log on to volunteer. What do I need to do next? Thanks |
| Paul O'Grady | Apr 23, 1:42PM | Just to agree with Mick - without wanting to start WW 14!! The winter course was unbelievable - would love another go at it!! |
| Rene Borg | Apr 23, 1:54PM | While it's up to next year's committee and next year's Race Coordinator, its likely the winter route will return for next year's winter league since it was incepted to create variation between Summer and Winter. as a completely personal observation, I'm in the camp of the "good old route", and hope for another chance to break 40 minutes on it, and have the speedy battles that this course always offers before the strength-drainers on Brockagh and Scarr later in the League. |
| Ray Linn | Apr 23, 2:17PM | Just to make sure there's no confusion,,, this years summer race next Wednesday will be on the "old route" (two laps). Opinions obviously welcome with regard to next year as Rene states. |
| fergus mcgrath | Apr 24, 2:02PM | can someone invite me to myimra ? my phone number is 0857575976 cheers fergus |
| Fergus McGrath | Apr 24, 2:12PM | thanks dermot |
| Ray Linn | Apr 27, 1:34PM | Folks,, a few points to note for Wednesday: PARKING / CAR POOL: Race parking is limited since the GAA built the all weather pitch. Please car pool from the Howth harbour public parking area next to the Dart station REGISTRATION: Registration will close at 7-15 SHARP. Please leave in plenty of time - typically the traffic going towards Howth in the evening is very slow so be warned WARM UP: Please avoid warmimg up on the GAA pitches. We will have them partially taped off but please do all you can to stay off them. ROUTE: Finally, the summer race is two laps of the "old route" - see course map. It's not the course we used for this years winter league run. |
| Edward Bateman | Apr 27, 4:33PM | Hi, could someone post directions from the DART station to the start of the race if possible? I don't know Howth at all and the maps on the map page don't look like they are very detailed... Thanks alot! Ed |
| john Shiels | Apr 27, 10:13PM | if you go to the DTO's web site and use their journey planner,(http://www.dto.ie/web2006/jp.htm,)you can trace the route. Put the start in as "Howth DART Station" in the drop down list and the destination as " balkill road" select the first balkill road on the resulting list and click on "get route". The GAA club is up along the road near the junction. Or you can get to the station anytime after 6.00pm and ask anyone who looks like a hill runner! John |
| niamh o ceallaigh | Apr 28, 7:38AM | Copy below link to see map to start. I think there might be some shortcuts possible. Your best bet is just to stand out the front of the Dart station looking vaguely sporty and a hillrunner should pull in to give you a lift up the hill. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2770812 Niamh |
| Ray Linn | Apr 28, 10:34AM | Folks,, Looking for a non running volunteer to act as marshall on Howth about half way on the course. Could any of the current non running volunteers (or any new ones) contact me if you are willing to do this. ray.linn@hp.com. Thanks!,, |
| James Higgins | Apr 28, 11:19AM | The Google map on the website is giving an incorrect marker for the location of the Howth Race. Unless it is changed anyone who is not familiar with this race should use the route that Niamh has created - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2770812. ...or the old fashioned way just ask directions to Beann Eidear GAA club in Howth! James |
| Ray Linn | Apr 28, 1:28PM | Marshall for Howth sorted!!. Thanks,, Ray |
| Paul Cullen | Apr 28, 6:09PM | Trains from Tara St. are at 17.23, 17.49 and 18.05. Does anyone have any idea whether the last train would arrive in time in Howth to allow one to get up to the start in time for registration? |
| Des O'Neill | Apr 28, 6:37PM | Can someone invite me to myimra please? |
| mick hanney | Apr 28, 8:52PM | Des, you need to supply your mobile no. for your myimra details to be texted to you. |
| Ray Linn | Apr 29, 10:20AM | Injured volunteer Nick Davies looking for a lift from Howth Dart station from 17-50 onwards. Anyone passing at that time that could oblige? |
| Jim Fitzharris | Apr 29, 10:27AM | Hi Ray, I hope to get to Howth around the 6 pm mark - could you or Nick send me his mobile number so I can contact him? My email is jim (dot) fitzharris (at) smurfitkappa (dot) com; mobile is 086-809 0525. If someone gets there before me and picks him up no harm done. Cheers, Jim. |
| Brian Carolan | Apr 29, 11:22AM | Haven't got a chance to get myself a proper pair of trail runners yet. Given the weather will normal road runners be OK for tonight or should I give it a miss? |
| Sarah Steer | Apr 29, 11:23AM | Paul - according to Irishrail.ie the last train you mention arrives at 18.33. I guess that leaved enough time to walk up. I will be on that train too. |
| Bruce Shenker | Apr 29, 11:44AM | I guess Ireland has really changed since I left if you are relying on a DART schedule to get yourself somewhere on time. What happens if there are wet leaves on the tracks??? |
| Mick Hanney | Apr 29, 11:51AM | Brian - you'll be fine... give it a shot. I seem to be having a problem putting car details up on the Carpool. I'm leaving town around 5pm from the Talbot St (Amiens St) end, to help pre-race. I've 3 seats available. Text me on 086 8539554 if you're interested. |
| shane young | Apr 29, 1:56PM | Hey this is my first race, how do i sign up? Cant seem to find anything on the website |
| shane young | Apr 29, 1:57PM | Hey i want to run this race to i have to sign up before I arrive or can i just turn up? |
| Rene Borg | Apr 29, 1:59PM | Hey Shane, Just go here to download the membership form: http://www.imra.ie/forms/ Fill that out and bring that along with 7 euros for the race and 10 euros for your annual membership fee and you're ready to go. As you can see in earlier posts no the topic, there'll be no registrations after 19:15, so be there in good time. |
| Paul Mitchell | Apr 29, 11:46PM | Hi, I left my inno8's in the mens changing room in Howth. If any body picked them up let me know (jppmitchell gmail com) and I'll come get them. Thanks, Paul |
| John Ahern | Apr 30, 12:46AM | Hi, My finish doesn't seem to have been recorded. I'd estimate I finished around 30th position. Who do I need to email? Thanks, John |
| Keith Lacey | Apr 30, 12:59AM | To Paul Mitchell I was a late arrival and missed the start of the race by 20minutes cause of the traffic :( Myself and a friend ran it anyway for a bit of training - we had a cold shower after in the changing room(after all you guys used the hot water and left) and before I went I had a quick look round and only saw a gaa ball, pair of gloves and runners (think they where black). They didn't look like Innov8 as I have a pair of these myself. Not much help but that was at about 9:15pm Check the club about those runners just in case. They didn't look muddy enough anyway... Cheers Keith |
| Rene Borg | Apr 30, 8:28AM | Hey all, Firstly thanks to the woman who bandaged my knees and to Mags for saving myself the trip to the Swift Clinic. If anyone has seen a Garmin ForeRunner 305 let me know. I may still find it around some where but have a suspicion I left it in the shower room when I was cleaning up after the fall. It'll be muddy and read 20-something minutes, as long as I lasted... -Rene |
| Eva Fairmaner | Apr 30, 8:45AM | Hope the injury is not too bad Rene. I too would like to thank Moire who cleaned and bandaged my knee - not a nice job standing in the cold but Moire was full of smiles! A huge thank you to Martina and Ben for marking the course - pity it didn't slow Martina down though! We all appreciated the marshalls offering words of encouragement in such dank conditions so well done Ray and the team. To say it was heaven and pure luxury having a hot shower after a hill race would be an understatement - there was enough mud left in there afterwards to fill in any further building works in the GAA grounds. |
| Moire O'Sullivan | Apr 30, 9:26AM | Rene, I found a Garmin at the race finish and gave it to Ray. I think I saw it on sale on ebay this morning, so you better be quick. |
| Garrett murphy | Apr 30, 9:35AM | Race results say I didn't run last night. My legs and muddy gear say otherwise. On one of the written race sheets I was marked as 29th. Is anyone else missing in action? |
| Ray Linn | Apr 30, 10:03AM | Thansk to all who volunteered last night for all the hard work. much appreciated as always,,, |
| Rene Borg | Apr 30, 10:08AM | Hi Moire, Thanks! I'll drop Ray a line! -Rene |
| Paul Cullen | Apr 30, 11:44AM | Hot showers? Did someone say hot showers? I needed a second shower this morning to remove the grime even after last night's cold wash. Great photos, John, they really catch the grimness of the night (for anything other than a hill-run). |
| Chris O'Neill | Apr 30, 12:27PM | Hi Can somebody invite me to myimra. Number 087 9129809 cheers Chris |
| Chris O'Neill | Apr 30, 12:33PM | Cheers Sinead |
| Jeff Fitzsimons | Apr 30, 1:26PM | Hi, I'm also in need of an invite to myimra, 087 6479096. Cheers, Jeff |
| Brenda Malley | Apr 30, 1:44PM | Ray I was incorrectly timed for the full course, finishing in 136th place in 50 mins. I only ran the junior course, one loop, so the course placings need to be adjusted. Can you also invite me to MYIMRA, phone is 086 814 1720. Many thanks for organising great event. Brenda Malley |
| Moire O'Sullivan | May 1, 12:11PM | Can Sam Mealy please contact me when he gets a chance: email moireosullivan at yahoo dot co dot uk Thanks. |
| Moire O'Sullivan | May 1, 12:12PM | Can Sam Mealy please contact me when he gets a chance: email moireosullivan at yahoo dot co dot uk Thanks. |
| Jeff Fitzsimons | May 1, 2:21PM | John, thanks for the invite. Jeff |
| Jeff Fitzsimons | May 1, 2:22PM | John, thanks for the invite. Jeff |
| Mick Hanney | May 5, 8:48PM | Rene, can you give a summary of the club results for Howth? Cheers. Mick |
| Rene Borg | May 5, 9:28PM | Hi Mick, yes I'll get them up late today or early tomorrow. Just catching up with everything after my trip to the Lakes :) |
| Rene Borg | May 6, 12:10PM | Club results were posted yesterday eve. Overall results so far to go up on the Leinster League home page today. |
| Rene Borg | May 6, 1:58PM | Overall club standings are now up here: http://www.imra.ie/leagues/view/id/10/year/2009/ Quick summary in text format below for those who can't open the Excel file: MEN Place Club Pts. 1 Sli Cualann 59 2 Boards AC 112 3 Crusaders AC 118 4 Clonliffe Harriers 145 5 Sportsworld 356 6 Glenasmole 487 7 Rathfarnham WSAF 68 8 Setanta 81 9 Tumbleweeds 288 WOMEN Place Club Pts. 1 Crusaders AC 70 2 Clonliffe Harriers 11 3 Sli Cualann 14 4 Setanta 50 Note clubs who've run 2 races are automatically counted above clubs who've only run 1. |
