Northern Ireland Running

A question I have never heard asked after is a cross country is what time did you get... If you do one I think you'll understand why!!

Had some patchy running of late with a few niggles but hoping to get back into it the next few days. Joined the PEC and have done lots of cross training and about 3 or 4 runs a week so hopefully won't have lost too much. A good time at the Seeley not looking promising though

Some good running at the XC last saturday. Leek good to see you back at it.

I'm looking forward to the Seeley. I had a pretty rough, hungover run there last year so i'll be looking to hammer that time anyway

Busy catching up on all the news on here as I have just returned from  the launch of my international marshalling career.at the Lake Garda marathon.  I had the very enjoyable task of giving out the finishers medals to the marathon runners which helped make up for the fact that I couldn't run this year.

Welcome to the newbies who've joined the forum recently.

I'm not going to be able to make it to Dundrum on Saturday, but good luck to all doing it.  I did it two years ago, and intended to take it easy as I was doing Dublin the following week, but as Paul OH says, the varying terrain and beach didn't really make much difference to the usual pace - in fact I came first in my category that year.  I particularly enjoyed the mix of road, boardwalk, trail and beach, although I have to say that the weather was particularly good that day.  Hope it's the same for you all this year.  I'll look forward to hearing how everyone gets on.

Well done Mags always on the look out for a job.

5 miles in the rain last night. Forecast said light rain at 6.00pm I don't know what we are going to do when the heavy stuff comes. Enjoyable run but soaked to the skin.

Great to hear you'd a great time Margaret....catch you at a parkrun soon!

I did Dundrum today, I thought it was a fantastically well organised event and the route was great. The good weather helped to make it really enjoyable. I made my way round in 1hr 12, which was a quick enough time for me as I generally run at 9-9.30min mile pace. 

Did the Drumbo8 today, what a lovely run! Superb weather and organised brilliantly. Very pleased with 1hr3mins58secs as well. Great mix of trail, road and beach will definitely be back next year.

Yes, great day at Dundrum. Got round in 1hr 13 mins  - my last 2 miles were my fastest, and felt good at the finish which was pleasing. My Garmin measured route at 8.2 miles

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I did Dundrum today, I thought it was a fantastically well organised event and the route was great. The good weather helped to make it really enjoyable. I made my way round in 1hr 12, which was a quick enough time for me as I generally run at 9-9.30min mile pace. 

It was great wasnt it, great mix of people and the different sections made it go quicker, I was slightly faster than normal as well which when you take in the beach section is very pleasing!

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Alwyn thats great running, I came in at just under 8minute miles which is about my limit at the minute, nothing left in the tank either at end, had to take a seat for the lady to get my chip off!!

Great running by all at Dundrum.... was a cracking day for it. I was thinking about you all as I ran a hilly 12 miler around local country lanes yesterday afternoon and had a panoramic view of the mournes from the midpoint of the run. The weather was perfect for running - must have been some stunning scenery around the Dundrum coast.

Good stuff Alwyn - that performance yesterday bodes very well for Dublin. I ran my Half PB by a considerable margin right at the start of my taper for Belfast a few years back and then ran just under my goal time for the marathon. So you look to be set for a good run in Dublin! (no pressure lol)

CnR, always proof you've 'emptied it' when you have to sit down during chip removal! Well done!

Thanks for the encouragement, Ricky. I'm questioning the wisdom of pushing hard on Saturday now (Kenny did advise against!!) but it was a great confidence booster - that's 3 races in a row in which I've significantly lowered last year's maiden efforts (Laganside, GNR & Dundrum).

Awoke this morning to Radio Ulster weather bulletin advising we can look forward to single-digit Celsius temperatures by the end of the week - will be hunting out an old top for keeping warm before the start in Dublin! In fact, just looked at the clock and realised this time next week, I will be 15 mins into my marathon debut - scared & excited!!

Alwyn always good to go into a marathon on the back of a good performanace. My big worry is that you get injuried so close to the marathon after putting all the hard work in. Get plenty of rest, eat well and stay hydrated. Take some old T shirts and a bin bag to stay warm before the race.

Well done to all who raced at the weekend the weather was perfect. Some good times recorded in Amsterdam.

I did 10 miles with the Dublin gang on Sat morning before going over to kids training.

Glad you all had a good run on Saturday.  Enjoyed it myself too, running 66:39.  I heard beforehand that the distance was 8.2 so you were spot on Bracken.

Enjoyed Dundrum too.  Managed to match my pace (which is so slow i wouldnt even mention it) for flat road over the mixed terrain - so was pleased with that. Went out a little quick and paid for it along the beach. Got a second wind back on the road and finished strong. I measured it as 13.26k (8.24miles) and was defo sitting down for chip removal!!

Easy parking, easy registration, good course and ace refreshments, and a few pints - what's not to like!