Vale of Glendasan
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Roe | Apr 21 2014, 10:40am | I'm looking for some volunteers for this race. Preferably non-running, but all help appreciated. Aidan. |
| Niall Corrigan | Apr 21 2014, 3:05pm | Hi, I just put my name down. I wouldn't mind doing summit marshal if needed but whatever. Niall. |
| Aidan Roe | May 2 2014, 7:22am | Thanks Niall. I need a few more volunteers please. James Cahill. You started another thread asking about points. Your list is correct. With exception of Turlogh Hill decent, there isn't much scope for route choice I don't think, but I don't mind being corrected Aidan |
| James H Cahill | May 2 2014, 9:16am | Thank you Aidan, looking forward to the race. |
| Aidan Roe | May 5 2014, 9:18pm | Bump Third and final call for some help on this one. Aidan |
| David Sullivan | May 6 2014, 9:24pm | Hi Aidan, I haven't run an imra race before, do I have to register to enter the vale of glendasan race or can you advise on entry procedure, thanks, David. |
| Sinéad Dunphy | May 7 2014, 2:29pm | Hi Aidan, I plan to do this race, but if I can be of any help as a running volunteer let me know. I have run few enough IMRA races and I have never volunteered, so not sure what I can assist with - but Im willing if Im needed ! Sinead |
| Maike Jürgens | May 7 2014, 9:55pm | Hi Aidan, will there be an early start available for slower runners? thanks Maike |
| Keith McBean | May 7 2014, 10:03pm | Hi Aidan. While I note the requirement to carry a map and compass etc, is a detailed knowledge of navigation essential or can you get by on this run with the basics? Many thanks. |
| david sullivan | May 7 2014, 10:44pm | hi keith, where did u find the requirements for this race? this is my first imra race so im new to the setup, or where to enter? Any help much appreciated, David. |
| Keith McBean | May 7 2014, 10:57pm | Hi David. I saw the reference to carrying a compass etc in comments on IMRA's Facebook page which you could usefully consult. Keith |
| Sam Scriven | May 8 2014, 10:11am | Aidan, A couple of Q's about the race route based on the description on the Leinster Champs thread. Is it mandatory to visit the old mine works on the way to the summit of Camaderry NW? And if so is Camaderry SE a mandatory point? I went that way once and popped up along the track between the two summits. Following the main Brockagh summit is the Brockagh SE summit a mandatory point? I ask because I think it is slightly off the main track and is not visited in a Brockagh LL race (I'm open to correction on this!) Cheers, Sam |
| Matthew Sammon | May 9 2014, 12:17am | Hi, I could volunteer for this but would need a lift from Dublin. I live near Heuston station but can get picked up from anywhere accessible by public transport. |
| Aidan Roe | May 9 2014, 12:25pm | Sam If you come up between the two high pints on Camaderry it won't make huge difference. You'll still have all the work done, so I'll allow it. Brockagh east top is not mandatory. You skirt it on track. Standard kit is mandatory at check in. I'll decide on Sun morning what needs to be carried. Map, compass, raingear and foil blanket. I'll check in on site tmw lunchtime and awnser any more questions. Aidan |
| Gavan Doherty | May 9 2014, 12:46pm | Hi Aidan, Cracking route & weather currently looking ok according to yr.no. If the 22k is a bit much for regular IMRA-ers there's an orienteering event on the race route in Brockagh, start any time between 11am-1pm. There are courses to suit all levels, details on: http://gen.orienteering.ie IMRA runners are likely to see folk tearing around the Brockaghs with map in hand - you're not hallucinating! Probably see you Sunday. |
| Aidan Roe | May 9 2014, 4:10pm | I will be in the Lower car park in Glendalough from 10.30 for race registration. This is the one before you reach hotel. Look around and you'll find me. There will be an early start at 11.00 so those of you looking to get away early need to register on time. There will be a 2.00pm cut-off at the Wicklow Gap. If you havent reached the Gap by then you should not continue by main route. You'll be too slow on second half. I'll be there or someone else, so please obey instructions. There will be a short course option back down St Kevins Way for runners not making the 2.00 cutoff. Please have map, compass, rain gear and foil blanket with you when registering Be wary of traffic at Wicklow Gap and espically crossing road just before finish. I'll have a sign up alerting motorists but its still a fast stretch of road and your on top of it suddenly. You also should be tired. if you arent you can try for a refund. I'll take questions about route before race at briefing so keep them till then. I dont have regular computer access. BTW. I hope it rains. it'll be great! See you Sunday |
| david sullivan | May 9 2014, 4:17pm | Hi Aiden as you are the race director, would it be possible for you to let me know how I enter the race or where I can find further details ie requirements of the race as I cant find your facebook page, regards, David. |
| Maike Jürgens | May 9 2014, 4:32pm | Hi David, i am not RD, just a runner but as he pointed out he doesnt have regular internet access. registration for the race itself is from 10.30, see message above. if you need to register for the year itself, you can do this online (there is a separate thread on this in the forum) kit requirements are mentioned in this thread or the other "vale of Glendasan" thread. if you click on "events" and choose "vale of Glendasan" from the list you might find more information. the facebook page some people may refer to is the general "IMRA" facebook page, looking for IMRA from your facebook account should work, you may need to request membership but i think when i joined this was quite quick. there is a map for this race on the IMRA facebook page. last but not least be warned that the route is not marked so a map and compass + some navigation skills are required to find your way around. hope this helps. |
| david sullivan | May 9 2014, 5:07pm | Thanks Maike, looking forward to it! |
| Rachel Bell | May 10 2014, 6:41pm | Hi Aidan, I put my name down to volunteer tomorrow, what time do you want us to meet at? Thanks, Rachel |
| Aidan Roe | May 10 2014, 9:07pm | Rachel Thanks for volunteering Rachel. If yous could be there tmw at 10.30 Can anyone who wants to do early start be there between 10.30 and 10.45 A. |
| Mick Hanney | May 11 2014, 6:04pm | Tough conditions and tough but great route today. Thanks to the route architect Aidan. Would be nice to see the route in good drier conditions instead of the wetlands we had to fight through. Great fun through. Lovely relief towards the end to be able to run the Brockagh descent, one of the few dry bits on the day - :-) Well done Zoran on the win ! And the cake afterwards was yummy, thanks Niamh. |
| James H Cahill | May 11 2014, 6:51pm | Thank you Aidan,Niall, Rachel and Barry for a great day in the hills today. Excellent route Aidan, and as promised the Brockagh Ridge delivered some tough conditions underfoot. They were also tough conditions face down and lying on my back - I tried those techniques also. None successful and not recommended. |
| Dermot Murphy | May 11 2014, 7:22pm | Great race today - thanks Aidan for organising and all volunteers who helped out as well! |
| Laurence Briody | May 11 2014, 8:24pm | I tried the face down bit on brockagh too james not great help,,, but great fun. Loved the race thanks to all for another well organised race.. |
| Maike Jürgens | May 11 2014, 8:49pm | thanks Aidan and volunteers for a nice day out. race report written but the website doesnt have a reports tab (yet). enjoy your Sunday evening. |
| Zoran Skrba | May 11 2014, 9:15pm | Thanks to Aidan and the volunteers. A bit wild up there :). Good route, although I think you should consider allowing shortcut through the Glendasan forest to the finish. |
| John Bell | May 11 2014, 9:23pm | Great race and route today. Aidan managed to find one of the wettest boggiest routes I have ever done. Thanks very much to Aidan, Rachel, Niall and Barry for a really enjoyable afternoon on the hills. Hopefully my legs recover enough for Alan's new route up Djouce on Wednesday! |
| Aidan Roe | May 12 2014, 9:18am | Great effort everyone yesterday. Many thanks to Niall, Rachel and Barry for giving up their time. I don't think the Tonlagee - Brockagh stretch ever dries out so I wouldn't hold my breath Mick waiting for it. Zoran , the descent onto the Wicklow Way and back to hotel gives 21km +/- a nice neat distance. Look to the orienteering events if you want short cuts 😠Well done BTW. I'll try have the results up in the next day or so. No net access. Just phone. |
| Aidan Roe | May 12 2014, 9:25am | Great report Maike BTW. A. |
| Zoran Skrba | May 12 2014, 11:07am | Hi Aidan, who won the ladies? |
| James H Cahill | May 12 2014, 11:33am | Ladies winners were 1st Niamh O' Ceallaigh, 2nd Daniella Boehm, 3rd Niamh Garvey |
| Aidan Roe | May 13 2014, 11:14am | 1 268 Zoran Skrba 2:16.15 2. 36 Alan Ayling 2:18.13 3. 1759 John Bell 2:19.30 4. 1520 Mick Hanney 2:22.36 5 1555 Dermot Murphy 2:26.40 6 1504 John Buckley 2:26.44 7 239 Barry Moore 2:28.00 8 1852 John McAuley 2:33.00 9 637 Andy Wommalott 2:35.15 (NN) 10 559 Sam Scriven 2.35.19 11 211 Niamh O Ceallaigh 2:48.07 12 514 Liam Vines 2:56.00 13 247 Richard Leahy 3:02.00 14 1669 Laurence Brady 3:17.19 14 1648 Daniella Boehm 3.19.00 15 1560 Aidan Blighe 3.18.05 16 1648 Daniella Boehm 3.19.00 17 1766 James Cahill 3:20.20 18 473 Niamh Garvey 3:20.20 19 85 Ken Cowley 3.30.00 20 1784 Sinead Dunphy 3.59.00 21 1521 Keith Mahony 4:03.21 22 1609 Maike Jurgen 4:09.00 23 1613 Steven Griffin DNF 24 1611 Lar Griffin DNF 25 1789 Joe Lalor DNF 26 616 Becky Quinn DNF Short Course: 1 638 David Sullivan 2:00.00 2 1018 David Carlgon 2:23.00 (NN) 3 1794 Fergie Mohan 2:34.30 If anyone thinks their time or place is incorrect please post it here. Don't get hung up on a minute or two. Once your in the correct position I'm not pushed. You shouldn't be either. Apologies for any mispelt names, some of the writing was hard to decipher Ken Cowley you presented me with a conundrum. Should you get a Long Long Course and first place in a seperate category. NN signifies a New Number (for whoever is uplaoding them to the data base) Aidan |
| Alan Ayling | May 13 2014, 5:37pm | Ah, here, don't tell me you haven't worked out our Enduro Points for the race :-) |
| Keith Mulvey | May 15 2014, 3:45pm | Thanks Aidan, just slight amendment, Keith Mahony to Keith Mulvey instead. Thanks for a brill event. |
| Sam Scriven | May 16 2014, 12:45pm | Super race. That route is a keeper. Testing conditions for sure. I passed someone in the last km along the Wicklow way and finished ahead of him, possibly Andy. |
| Aidan Roe | May 16 2014, 5:34pm | Sam and Keith. I'm not uploading results to computer. When they go up you could draw their attention to it. Aidan |
