Carrick Mountain
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Mick Hanney | Apr 13 2012, 9:53am | Hi, Looking for volunteers to mark and demark route. Route is intended to be the same as the one ran 2 years ago in the Winter League so the ideal marker is someone familar with that or who can follow the map shown on the event and mark on that basis. I'd be happy to recce route in advance to ensure route is fit for purpose and if we have to tweak it so be it. Thanks. |
| Alan Ayling | Apr 15 2012, 10:55pm | Reckon I could do that Mick, just have to check if I can get a day or half day off work, as that'd take a bit of time to mark. Probably makes sense to demark as well, following the race around. |
| Mick Hanney | Apr 16 2012, 9:41am | Much appreciated Alan. If push comes to shove I can meet you and we can divide the route up so we could each mark a half. |
| Paul Mahon | Apr 17 2012, 9:03am | Should be able to mark and de-mark with you Alan. I think Race Directing yet another race is plenty for you to be doing Mick :-)! |
| Mick Hanney | Apr 17 2012, 11:16am | Thanks Paul. |
| jen mccauley | Apr 18 2012, 5:03pm | hi mick, cant seem to log in to volunteer but i can help out at this one as a marker/demarker. jen. |
| Mick Hanney | Apr 18 2012, 6:17pm | Thanks Jenny. We've 3 volunteers for marking now :-) I reckon Its a 2 person job (to get it done in reasonable time). With maybe the other person demarking, sweeping up after the race starts. We can iron out the details nearer the time. |
| Stephen Brennan | Apr 30 2012, 3:17pm | Unfortunately, I have a work commitment so I may not be able to make this race. I am currently down to volunteer and car pool. |
| Angus Tyner | Apr 30 2012, 7:10pm | Alas, I can't make this race. You may strike me off as volunteer Mick. Sorry about that. |
| Mick Hanney | Apr 30 2012, 7:57pm | No bother guys. See you next time. I checked out the car park in the GAA in Glenealy this evening. Its a reasonable size but I will still be expecting people to carpool. Single occupancy cars can expect to be turned away. |
| Mick Hanney | May 8 2012, 9:35am | I could ideally do with 2 more non running volunteers to assist with marshalling, thanks. |
| Colum McKeown | May 8 2012, 3:52pm | Hi Mick, I can volunteer as non-running if needed. Cheers Colum |
| Mick Hanney | May 8 2012, 3:59pm | Thanks Colum. I've added you to the list. I'll post here re: volunteer roles nearer the day. |
| Mick Hanney | May 8 2012, 9:45pm | I'm good for volunteers. Thanks to all who have expressed an interest. Runners please familiarise yourself with the route map. It is anti-clockwise in nature. The course will be well marked. If you go astray please retrace your steps to where you last saw markings. There a some very fast descents with loose stones underfoot so be careful. Early starters are allowed by reasonable exception. Please make yourself known to the start/finish volunteers and keep track of your own time. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no parking whatsoever at the race start / trail head or on the road down to the race start. The road is c. 1k from the GAA (registration) so it an ideal warm up jog. There are private residences along that road and anyone parking along that road could be blocking access etc. If runners are found to have parked along this section of road they can expect to be disqualified. Registration will close at 7 to allow everyone to make their way to the race start. Any new registrations to IMRA should get there early. |
| Mikey Fry | May 9 2012, 12:28pm | Sorry mick had to jump out forgot had meeting might not make it at all thanks:) |
| Mick Hanney | May 9 2012, 10:15pm | Early start (correction): An early start will be facilitated at 7:10 but only by exception (> avg 160% finisher) |
| Mick Hanney | May 10 2012, 10:37am | The old LL calendars used to have a phased race distance and difficulty over the course of the LL from easy to hard. The LL calendar this year doesn't quite have the same gradual build up. I'm not sure why? For instance, Scalp should have been before 3 Rock? Carrick should probably be later again? People should be aware that next week's race is 10k and twice the ascent of yesterday's race. The winning time in Carrick the last time this route was ran was around 43 minutes. Its a tough but enjoyable route. |
| Mick Hanney | May 10 2012, 10:58am | Car-pooling: Prize giving for this race is in Chester Beatties pub in Ashford. People could park there and car-pool over to Glenealy. |
| Mick Hanney | May 10 2012, 3:15pm | Or if someone wants to try fill a mini-bus from the Luas stop in Sandyford or the Park and Ride beyond Carrickmines feel free. Some people might be happy to pay a nominal fee and be able then to have a pint afterwards. |
| Mick Hanney | May 10 2012, 3:38pm | Further to the discussions re: car-pooling, it would be good to get another volunteer (a running volunteer is fine), to be at Chester Beatties in Ashford to act as a coordinator for people who can park there and car-pool onwards from there. If you wore a hi-vis vest you'd be clearly recognisable to the IMRA contingent arriving. Thanks. |
| Mick Hanney | May 10 2012, 9:22pm | I went over the course this evening. Think muddy puddles. Anyone wearing road runners will be very ill-prepared for the run. You may as well career through the first puddle you encounter as it'll save you the bother of trying in vain to stay dry thereafter. :-) |
| Mick Hanney | May 11 2012, 10:17am | Hi, 1 more volunteer needed to assist with the parking coordination as per forum post yesterday. Should be no problem if you want to run. |
| Torben Dahl | May 11 2012, 10:21am | Mick, I can assist if I can run. Thanks. |
| Mick Hanney | May 11 2012, 10:59am | Thanks Torben. I'll add you to the list. Instructions for volunteers will be sent out early next week. |
| Alan Ayling | May 11 2012, 5:53pm | Not sure on the shoe choice thing Mick - feet will get wet regardless unless you run in wellingtons... flats would be ideal for the fire road sections, but lack grip on the descents, the climbs are grippy, the descents aren't that bad, but the last one is VERY fast... :-) |
| Mick Hanney | May 11 2012, 6:18pm | Volunteer roles for Carrick: Thanks to everyone for their assistance. If people with pre-race roles can try to be at Glenealy GAA as near to 6pm as possible. Except Torben who can stop off at Ashford. If volunteers can car-pool too that would be ideal. If anyone needs to contact me my no. is 086 8539554 PRE-RACE Parking + Torben Dahl (From c. 6pm-ish at Chester Beatties Ashford) + Paul Joyce (at GAA ground in Glenealy) Registration + Shane Jenkinson. Collect cash. + Laurence Colleran. Sign-ins for existing runners. + Ian McGrath / John Langerbach. Existing race numbers. + Colum McKeown. General assistance. Also, early start coordinator (be at start line at 7.10pm. Record who has early started) Laptop + Richard Nunan + Warren Swords Marking + Alan Ayling + Jenny McCauley Demarking + Paul Mahon + Alan Ayling (agree with Paul relevant section to clear) Race Marshalls. 3 junctions to be marshalled. Alan Ayling to advise on locations. Please bring route map from the imra site so your target location can be pointed out. + Colum McKeown + Jenny McCauley + Aidan Blake Photos + John Shiels (hopefully) RACE FINISH + Laurence Colleran + Shane Jenkinson + John Langenbach First Aid + John Ahern + potential running volunteer if 1st aid queue? Collect numbers / Number sort & file + Ian McGrath Spot Prizes + Paul Joyce Thanks! |
| Aidan Kelly | May 14 2012, 8:27am | Hi all, Would anyone be passing through Maynooth on the way to this race? Thanks, Aidan |
| Colin Doyle | May 14 2012, 11:43am | RE: + potential running volunteer if 1st aid queue? added my name for this in case John is swamped |
| Mick Hanney | May 14 2012, 11:49am | Thanks Colin. |
| Sarah Ni Ruairc | May 14 2012, 1:04pm | Hi Aidan, I will probably be going to race from Trim so could pick you up in Maynooth. I won't be going back to Trim after the race. Sarah |
| Lisa FitzGerald | May 14 2012, 1:34pm | Hello, Anybody passing near Clonskeagh/UCD/Dundrum vicinity (N11/M50) and have room for 1-2 people in their car? I could meet somewhere on/near your route so you don't have to go too far out of your way. My brother-in-law and sister (fresh from a Tough Mudder in the US) want to run and unfortunately, with 2 kids to put to bed, I can't bring them down and back. Thanks, Lisa |
| Colum McKeown | May 14 2012, 5:26pm | Hi, Volunteering for the race on Wednesday. Based in Ranelagh/Donnybrook but can get to anywhere in the city. If anyone has room in a car let me know, cheers Colum 0860317357 |
| Ciaran Kelly | May 14 2012, 8:02pm | Hi Folks,, im leaving from Ballymount/Red-Cow and can accomodate 3 others. Ciaran 0868844629 |
| Mick Hanney | May 14 2012, 8:08pm | Don't forget guys, please swing past Ashford on the way and look out for Torben at Chester Beatties pub if you need to fill a car for onward transit to Glenealy. There is a backroad between Glenealy and Ashford but I'd recommend you stay on the main road between Ashford, Rathnew and onto Glenealy. |
| Tamas Farkas | May 14 2012, 10:22pm | Hi folks, could anyone driving down the M50 pick me up for the race from the next location? http://g.co/maps/emz8e I figured this is an easy, hassle-free meeting point for someone on the motorway. Could be there any time. 0872348903 Thanks a lot! |
| Sarah Ni Ruairc | May 14 2012, 11:08pm | Hi Aidan, Turns out I won't be going to Carrick at all on Wednesday. Hope this doesn't cause a problem. Sarah |
| Jerome Kilkenny | May 15 2012, 8:20am | Mick: I'm new to this but available to volunteer in any role you need for Carrick... pop me an email if you still need a volunteer. cheers Jerome |
| Aidan Kelly | May 15 2012, 8:33am | Hi Sarah No problem, I would have needed a return lift. Thanks Though Aidan |
| Mick Hanney | May 15 2012, 8:59am | @Jerome. Yes please. If you go to Glenealy GAA for 6 tomorrow I could do with an extra hand. Thanks. |
| Karen O'Hanlon | May 15 2012, 9:11am | Aidan, I'm leaving Maynooth tomorrow for Carrick race. I can pick you up at the Moyglare Gate of College on Moyglare Road at 5.30 as I'm picking someone else up there. My mobile 087-9816569. Let me know either way. Karen |
| Turlough Conway | May 15 2012, 1:52pm | Hi Lisa If you can get them as far as Foxrock church on N11 or better still: just past Clonkeen Rd Junction on N11, then i can pick them up. Im driving from Deans Grange area. Just book two seats under my name in Carpool area. Number is o87seven52sevensix62. (wont be able to reply to phone till this PM but leave a message). Turlough |
| kilcullen seamis | May 15 2012, 6:01pm | hi mick, seeing as vivion said i could start at 4pm last week does the same apply this week. seamus kilcullen |
| Mick Hanney | May 15 2012, 8:01pm | Hi Seamus, I cannot guarantee that all the marking will be in place that early? Alan might comment here. Scalp navigation was a bit easier than you'll find on Carrick mountain. If you are happy enough navigating, I'll leave it in your hands if thats what you want. Hope to see you there at some stage. Regards, Mick |
| Mick Hanney | May 15 2012, 8:33pm | If the weather is inclement tomorrow a long sleeve top is recommended. No headhphones, please. Some of route is on single track and to use headphones would cause a danger to you and others. Trail runners are recommended footwear. Please concentrate on the marking and obey marshalls on the route. Any juniors should make themselves known to the race director before the race. Yellow bibs should be worn by juniors so they are recognisable for doing a short course option. An early start will be facilitated at 7.10. This is the exception and runners seeking this should have a finish average of over 160%. A helper will record the numbers of those starting early. When you finish the race please identify yourself as an early starter or your result risks being incorrect. When you finish please ensure your race number is visible. Please hand your number back at the end. Prize giving will take place in Chester Beatties in Ashford once all runners are accounted for. Thanks in advance for carpooling. |
| seamus kilcullen | May 15 2012, 8:33pm | thanks mick,will probably get there around 6.30 seamus12 |
| seamus kilcullen | May 15 2012, 8:33pm | thanks mick,will probably get there around 6.30 seamus12 |
| Pádraig Fitzpatrick | May 15 2012, 11:33pm | Hi, I'm leaving Stillorgan shopping centre at about 17:00 - 17:15 if anyone wants a lift from there, i'll be going via the Leopardstown M50 junction. Padraig. 087 6295122 |
| Eddie Daly | May 16 2012, 8:57am | I will be leaving Bray at approx 6-6:15 if anybody wants a lift. I will check back here through the day or you can text me on 0863826222 (please don't phone during working hours) Eddie |
| Padraig Fitzpatrick | May 16 2012, 9:44am | Ah hell, i forgot my runners, so i won't be going via Stillorgan (see message above). But I'll be going via Knocklyon/Firhouse if that's any good to anyone. You can give me a ring on 087 6295122. Pádraig. |
| colin doyle | May 16 2012, 10:58am | Just wondering Mick, Since Im the running 1st aider tonight will I go off at 7.10pm in early start?. That way I will be back at finish if and when any hobbling wounded come in. Just a suggestion for efficiency as I wouldnt be in top half or Field. |
| Mick Hanney | May 16 2012, 10:59am | Some additional points. If you are running this evening please take a minute to inspect the map. The course is anti-clockwise in direction. Also, if you are unsure of your race no. look it up in advance. It helps us if you know your no. and saves time. It helps no one if you wear the wrong no. If your race no. isn't in the files there are some blank numbers which can be used. Juniors. Any juniors will run the same first 3k as the rest of the field. If you look at the map.. when the route passes over the 300 metre numbered contour any Juniors will continue directly downhill here, whereas the rest of the field takes a right turn. Juniors running downhill at this point will connect with the race route at the 250 metre marked contour and continue to finish by marked route. The major junctions will be marshalled. Thanks. |
| Mick Hanney | May 16 2012, 11:01am | @Colin. Reasonable suggestion. Happy to go with that. |
| Orla Crosse | May 16 2012, 11:29am | Anyone leaving from North Dublin/Anywhere near M50 with a spare seat in car? Would really appreciate a lift and can offer it back in the following weeks. If so get in touch with time and place, thanks. |
| Elaine McGreal | May 16 2012, 12:15pm | I'll be leaving from City West heading down the M50 is anyone wants to car pool. Probably leave at about 5.15, my number is 0868231597. |
| Ronan Fleetwood | May 16 2012, 1:00pm | An extra space has become available in my car (leaving from Milltown Luas stop at 5:30). Ring me on O86 852 4246 if you want to take the spot. |
| Jeff Swords | May 16 2012, 2:38pm | @Orla, I'll be leaving from around the Ballycoolin area, heading up the M50 from the Ballycoolin/Blanchardstown area, is that of any use, or to anyone else coming from the Dublin 15 area ? Text me on - oh eight seven nine oh two 1 five oh 4. |
| Jeff Swords | May 16 2012, 2:42pm | I'm a fool, trying to hide my number I entered it wrong one ! It's 0 8 7 nine O two one five one four. |
| Gareth Little | May 16 2012, 2:50pm | I booked a seat with Turlough but no loger need it so even though it says full there is one free space in his car. Thx, Gareth |
| Ken Cowley | May 16 2012, 4:48pm | My plans have just changed - will be around the southside for the next hour or so, could pick someone up from anywhere around Foxrock/Sandyford/Carrickmines/Bray en route to the Carrick race. I'm easy re the prize-giving, and will be heading back via all those places, ultimately to where I live, in Fairview. If anyone wants to jump in with me, feel free to text or call on 085 7129060. Thanks, Ken |
| Mick Hanney | May 16 2012, 11:09pm | Thanks again to the volunteers for making this event possible. Its gratifying to hear good feedback. Kudos in particular to Alan and Jenny for the marking and Paul for the parking which went pretty well by all accounts. Lastly thanks to Glenealy GAA who make available their facilities to us for registration and parking. |
| jen mccauley | May 16 2012, 11:25pm | Hi guys, I took a few pics, they're not great but you might like to see if you're in them, album is on google+ but you don't have to join to see them: https://plus.google.com/photos/105679745558808514374/albums/5743257359364887553 well done all, you inspired me to want to run next week :) |
| Paul Smyth | May 17 2012, 12:45am | My compliments to the race markers Alan and Paul. Superb job! |
| Dominic Horan | May 17 2012, 6:47am | Well done Mick and team, very well organised and a great turnout, I was nearly tempted but sense prevailed. First 100 Pix from last night, was having fun and games with the new Flickr uploader, there's another 87 or so to go up later this morning. Anyone looking for the full res without watermark PM me or contact me through Flickr - no charge. Dom |
| Dominic Horan | May 17 2012, 6:48am | Link to pix. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dominic67/sets/72157629765743658/with/7212337870/ Dom |
| Mick Hanney | May 17 2012, 7:46am | Thanks guys. We'll get results up as soon as we can. |
| Paul Joyce | May 17 2012, 10:35am | Yet another smooth Hanney production, well done Mick on hosting a well-organized event last night. Whatever it is IMRA are paying you to volunteer as RD, it needs to be doubled. Has to be said too, the marking (to this non-running marshall) seemed excellent. That thicker all-white tape used, is a lot more visible than the common red-and-white striped version. |
| Mick Hanney | May 17 2012, 10:48am | Thanks Paul. You are the maths man so you can tell me what double zero is, I'm rusty. :-) The marking was a heavier black and white variety used by Alan in mountain biking. If IMRA can get there hands on a supply of that it would be a good investment. I'm told there is a range of other single track trail available on Carrick so the next route there might have a bit more variety to it and less out and out trail. Its a delicate balance as such routes inevitably require a heavier marking overhead. |
| Sinead McCarthy | May 17 2012, 12:15pm | Hi, Last night was my first event and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Atmosphere was great, run route was fantastic and well marked and everyone friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back next week if the blisters have settled! Thanks to all involved for the superb organisation. Sinead |
| Turlough Conway | May 17 2012, 12:28pm | Thanks to Mick on the great organising as usual. Very relaxed atmosphere it seemed. People wandering and jogging contendedly. Great course and marking from Jenny and Alan. I noticed the new tape and it was very obvious. There seemed to be a system at the junctions. One piece of tape metres before the route changed paths indicating the side the current path would be exited from; followed by tape clearly marking the exit. It meant that you could see from some distance that an exit was coming and which side the exit was one. Would be great to have that extra marking feature from now on. |
| Brendan Lawlor | May 17 2012, 12:38pm | Great event last night - well done and thanks to Mick and all volunteers |
| Turlough Conway | May 17 2012, 12:53pm | Meant to say: people wandering, chatting and jogging contentedly back to the GAA club when the event was over. |
| Stephen Waters | May 17 2012, 1:01pm | Thanks very much to Mick and crew for a great race. I agree on the marking, it was very clear but I think very few of us have Turlough's dilemma as we just follow the person in front. |
| John Langan | May 17 2012, 1:06pm | Absolutely brilliant event overall. Really really enjoyed it. Stunning location and breathtaking views. Exemplary marking. Deadly descents. Killer climbs. What a race. Brilliant fun! Thanks a million to everyone who helped organise. Top job. High standards :) |
| Turlough Conway | May 17 2012, 1:13pm | Stephen: Its a risky strategy trusting the runner in front of you! Its being the theme of many a good race report! BTW I was following Ian in front for most of the race too. |
| James Clancy | May 17 2012, 1:19pm | Savage event last night, thanks to all organisers and helpers, and great photos!! Thanks again, James |
| Ciaran Kelly | May 17 2012, 1:20pm | Hi IMRA,, Last night was my first Mountain run. Thouraghly enjoyed it, and I would just like to thank all the organisers for hosting such a great event and thanks to all the competitors for making me feel so welcome. See you all next week. Ciaran |
| Mick Hanney | May 17 2012, 1:34pm | I've uncollected prizes for: - Eva F40 - Bernard M40 - Jimmy M50 Eilis - Aidan has your prize for you. I'll leave the prizes in an 'uncollected prizes' envelope in the Directors kit. The junior winner was Jack Lawlor. I'll deliver that with the kit handover. |
| Mick Hanney | May 17 2012, 1:42pm | Results up. Percentages seem to be out of whack though? First 6 finishers were all ahead of the fastest time this course was last run. Winning time was nearly 3 mins faster! |
| John Langenbach | May 17 2012, 2:27pm | % seem to be based on the time for the short course. Not sure why. Also, some of the DNF's are actually "were never even thinking of being in the areas" - gremlins in the registration system due to people who don't seem to realise that their scribbles on the sign-in sheet actually have to be read and entered into the computer to give the list of starters for the race. |
| Peter Cannon | May 17 2012, 2:41pm | Great race last night Mick. many thanks and well done on the car pool progress. If you wouldn't mind correcting my result as i started early.About 7.10 And see myself in very unfamiliar territory on the results I did tell the guys at the finish but the usual finish line rush was going on. Cheers Peter |
| Mick Hanney | May 17 2012, 2:51pm | Will do Peter. Have your time noted on the sheets, but it got overlooked in the madness that is race end. I daresay it'll get adjusted along with a few others in due course. I can second John's point there about the sign ins. Some sign-ins didn't have a race no. on them or had a scrawl of a race no. If you want to be registered in the results you must write your number clearly. And wearing a no. that coincides with the no. entered on the sheet obviously speeds up the results process. We shouldn't have to assign a volunteer to check the sign-ins as they happen to check for legibility. |
| Alan Ayling | May 17 2012, 9:10pm | Thanks for the kind words regarding the course marking. It's not that bad a job, provided you allow enough time and have a bit of homework done beforehand. Jenny and I basically took half the course each, which made it quite manageable. De-marking was split between Paul Mahon (about half the course) and the rest between Jenny, myself and marshals Shane and Colin. Handy when the workload is shared. There are very clear instructions in laminated form in the kit bag with the marking gear - based on the comments this system seems to work, so hopefully anyone marking courses in the coming races will stick to the same system - consistency counts for a lot. The black and white tape seems to have been a winner - I'll look into what's involved in getting some IMRA-specific stuff made, NOT red and white! |
| Mick Hanney | May 18 2012, 6:44pm | Kevin - thanks for correcting the errant %s. Can you update Peter Cannon's result. He was early starter. No. 452. 72 mins. Thanks. |
| Mick Hanney | May 18 2012, 6:47pm | Any race reporters out there (who took part in the race that is)? ;-) Ian Conroy you are overdue a report! |
| Brian O Murchu | May 18 2012, 8:20pm | Race report added! |
| Turlough Conway | May 18 2012, 11:24pm | Me too! |
| Mick Hanney | May 18 2012, 11:35pm | Great to have the reports to add to the photos. Thanks guys. Always adds something when you can look back later... |
| Ian Conroy | May 19 2012, 12:04am | Thanks for the abuse Mick! I'll do one tomorrow - once I've stopped waking up in a cold sweat, the image of a fast-descending Turlough out of my mind! It was a fantastic race and one of the best organised I've seen. With such an unbelievable amount of racers on a a perfect Wednesday evening. Some great runs by a number of runners - including the (very) gallant winner Turlough, who was very gracious in victory (something he's seemingly getting used to in 2012!!) and there was great banter and the usual talk about shoe choices and training methods. Great stuff all around! |
| Mick Hanney | May 19 2012, 9:37am | That was encouragement Ian ;-) |
| Ian O'Kane | May 19 2012, 11:51am | Hi, I know from the forum that there were problems with races numbers etc. but could I have the DNF allocated to me removed from the record? I wasn't at or near the race and it would be my first. My race number is 1024, |
| Mick Hanney | May 19 2012, 1:27pm | Ian - we'll remove you from the results. Kevin - can you oblige please. Separate thread started about race nos and sign ins. |
| Rene Borg | May 25 2012, 10:26pm | Team results are up. Great to see a strong Raheny team winning in the hills. An omen for tomorrow? ;-) |
