Wicklow Way Ultra
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Hartnett | Jan 2 2015, 9:11pm | Hi, Could anyone please tell me when the online registration will be open for this race? Thanks, Barry Hartnett |
| Denzic Jacobs | Jan 14 2015, 7:55pm | I am also looking where to enter for the Wicklow way ultra pleas |
| Brian O Murchu | Jan 15 2015, 1:58pm | Entries open the end of Jan I believe |
| Brian O Murchu | Jan 15 2015, 1:58pm | Entries open the end of Jan I believe |
| Alejandro Carrasco | Jan 21 2015, 6:56pm | Hi, so the registration would be here, in the IMRA page ? |
| Richard Nunan | Jan 21 2015, 8:14pm | HI Alejandro - Registration for the wicklow way Ultra will appear on the list when you click on the "Purchase IMRA products" Link.on the 31st of January |
| Alejandro Carrasco | Jan 26 2015, 9:32am | Perfect Richard, looking forward to it. Thanks |
| Philip Boylan | Jan 30 2015, 1:31pm | hi, i paid my annual membership online and for a pack of ten race entries. what do i need to bring to Ticknock on Sunday? |
| Alan Ayling | Jan 30 2015, 3:05pm | Bring a printout of the confirmation - that's sufficient. The race voucher will be exchanged for your printout at Registration. |
| Donagh McGrath | Feb 1 2015, 10:55am | Recovering from injury & don't know if I'll have the miles in the legs for the Ultra. If I sign-up for the Trail (I know they need numbers for buses) can I "upgrade" to the cheaper race closer to the time if I'm able for it? Thanks |
| Paddy Darigan | Feb 2 2015, 8:54pm | Of there is a waiting list could I please add my name to it please |
| Paddy Darigan | Feb 2 2015, 8:55pm | If there is a waiting list could I please add my name to it please |
| Paddy Darigan | Feb 2 2015, 8:58pm | If there is a waiting list please include me on it, Paddy |
| Pádraig O Meara | Feb 2 2015, 10:20pm | I have signed up for the trail but if any places come up for the Ultra could my name be put down. My number for 2014 was 1515. Thanks! |
| Paul Keville | Feb 3 2015, 11:29am | That was quick filing up. I was a bit slow of the mark to get my entry in. so if there's a waiting list can you me to it please. |
| Pól Ó Murchú | Feb 3 2015, 1:47pm | Hi Daniela, Kim young would not have got a prize as she had registered online as "m" incorrectly...She mailed me and was changed last night hence the change in F prizes. If you want to return prize to Rachel and I will let Kim know that she can collect prize at next race. |
| Thomas Fehan | Feb 3 2015, 3:54pm | Hi, are the places gone for this race?? |
| Kerry Eagar | Feb 15 2015, 5:29pm | Hello, My name is Roland Eagar. I understand that all of the inscriptions for the Wicklow Way Ultra are gone, but I would like to get on the waiting list. Is this possible? Thanks |
| Eleanor O'Neill | Feb 15 2015, 10:47pm | Oh dear a bit late this year,never signed up!!! Please could you put me on the waiting list... So sad, ran it the last two years, love it!!!!! 😠|
| Barry Hartnett | Feb 16 2015, 10:21pm | Just a quick enquiry. I have entered the ultra. What do I need to bring with regard to registration on the morning of the race? This is my first IMRA race. |
| Justin Dutton | Feb 27 2015, 11:06am | Can I please be added to the waiting list if possible. |
| Dermot Murphy | Feb 27 2015, 1:39pm | The waiting list was on another forum message - I am putting it here for clarity - please put any changes on this thread. Mark King Thomas Keeley Raghnail o Donaghoe Gordon Wilson Paddy Deargan Padraig o Meara Paul Higgins Paul Keville Thomas Phelan Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly I would expect that any available spaces will come up about a week before the race - but if any registered runner knows they will not be able to run, please let us know straight away. If anyone is missing from the list, give a shout. |
| Dermot Murphy | Feb 27 2015, 1:40pm | Volunteer update (copied from Trail thread) - thanks to those who have volunteered so far. I have volunteers for the half way point and Crone Wood (one person so far for Crone wood - could do with one more - would need to be at Crone wood at 9:30am). Still need non running volunteers for Curtlestown, marshals, for the finish, plus some volunteers for registration, who can also run if they want. |
| Richard Nunan | Feb 27 2015, 5:45pm | Thomas Keeley Raghnail o Donaghoe Gordon Wilson Paddy Deargan Padraig o Meara Paul Higgins Paul Keville Thomas Phelan Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly There has been 1 withdrawl |
| Justin Dutton | Feb 27 2015, 7:08pm | Dermot, I'd be happy to volunteer for helping out at registration of the ultra if it helps. |
| Dermot Murphy | Feb 28 2015, 7:34am | Cheers Justin, that would be great. |
| Paul Tierney (Tipp) | Mar 2 2015, 4:53pm | Hi Dermot, Could you add the following names to the waiting list please: Paul Tierney Brian Meskell Thanks :) |
| Enda Maguire | Mar 3 2015, 8:13pm | Hi, I would like to sign up for the ultra, can my name please be added to the waiting list? Realistically, what are the chances of being lucky enough to receive a slot? |
| Gareth Little | Mar 3 2015, 10:07pm | I'd say nil Enda.... |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 3 2015, 10:11pm | Hi Folks We will no longer be adding people to the waiting list for the Wicklow Way Trail or Ultra. Statistically based on previous years - you will not get in at this late stage. We recommend perhaps supporting the Mountain Rescue event http://walktheline.ie/ at this late stage. An event well worth supporting. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 7 2015, 12:09pm | There has been 2 withdrawals - the list is now Gordon Wilson Paddy Deargan Padraig o Meara Paul Higgins Paul Keville Thomas Phelan Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Gordon Wilson | Mar 9 2015, 5:56pm | I am removing myself from the wait list for the ultra. A few weeks out with a back issue means I am not fit for the Ultra. I will run the Trail as entered. Paddy, you're next up. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 10 2015, 8:46pm | 1 more withdrawl and removing Gordon - Padraig o Meara Paul Higgins Paul Keville Thomas Phelan Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 10 2015, 9:14pm | Still looking for a few more non running volunteers for the Trail and Ultra - need someone for food/drink station at Curtlestown, a few people for the finish and a few people to marshal as well. |
| Thomas Keeley | Mar 11 2015, 12:18pm | Hi Dermot TJ Keeley here I just want to make 100% I got a Place on the Ultra. I was on the waiting list |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 11 2015, 4:43pm | If you are no longer on the waiting list - and you WERE on the waiting list you NOW have a place on the Ultra !! |
| Thomas Keeley | Mar 11 2015, 5:10pm | Hi Richard if thats the case who and when do i pay |
| Mike Lynch | Mar 12 2015, 9:30pm | Hi Dermont, Mike Lynch here. I can not run the Ultra this year, please give my slot to another runner. Also, my girlfriend Kathy Jackson will not run the WW Trail. Please give her slot to another runner. We hope to run next year. Its a great event. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 12 2015, 9:35pm | TJ - Pay Dermot on the Day please. 2 more withdrawals today(including Mike Lynch). The list is now Paul Keville Thomas Phelan Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Paul Higgins | Mar 12 2015, 11:20pm | Hi Richard, Paul Higgins here. I just got into the Ultra race from the waiting list today. I had registered for the trail because I missed registration for the Ultra and now wish to give up my Trail race place. How do I make this switch? |
| Thomas Keeley | Mar 13 2015, 9:15pm | Hi Richard/Dermot unfortunally I wont be able to run in the Ultra this year so I am pulling out so as to free up a space. I appreciate getting a place and Im sure itll be a great event as per usual. Just to clarify I will no longer require my entry. Cheers |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 13 2015, 9:43pm | Hi Paul, I have taken note you are no longer in the trail - and will add in another person from the waiting list. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 14 2015, 11:44am | Paul Keville 1 Withdrawl Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Paul Keville | Mar 14 2015, 1:48pm | Hey ya Richard I note that I've been taken off the ultra waiting list. I did enter the trail so my place can be given up. do I need to do anything regarding entry fees? Thanks paul |
| Andrew Mc Gibbon | Mar 14 2015, 5:18pm | hi Richard Could I add my name to the waiting list for Wicklow ultra? |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 14 2015, 5:33pm | Andrew, we are no longer adding names to the waiting list , please see Richards note on March 3. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 14 2015, 5:39pm | Hi Dermot - thanks for the post - Andrew had posted in another post in which I responded to "You Entered the Wicklow Way Trail on the 4th of February - which means you would be added to the Wicklow Way Ultra list above Roland Eagar. If this is acceptably to you let me know. or if you want me to leave you on the Trail list let me know." So the list now looks like this Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Andrew McGibbon Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 14 2015, 5:42pm | @ Paul Keville - nothing required in terms of Fees. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 16 2015, 11:57am | (Name correction) Ray Longeran Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Andrew Reynolds Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Declan Murphy | Mar 16 2015, 3:48pm | Hi Richard, I'm going to have to withdraw from the Ultra this year. Thanks, Declan |
| Gavin Byrne | Mar 16 2015, 4:06pm | I'm getting lots of emails about people withdrawing from the wicklow way ultra. If a place comes available I'd be happy to run it ☺ |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 16 2015, 6:06pm | Thanks Declan (1 Withdrawl, Declan) the list now is as follows: Paul Miles Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Andrew Reynolds Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Ray Lonergan | Mar 16 2015, 7:16pm | Hi Richard, just to let you know that I had registered for the Trail so now that I will be running in the ultra my trail place is now available. (and thank you for dealing with the waiting list system, without it I would not have missed out on the Ultra) |
| Barry Drennan | Mar 16 2015, 8:16pm | Hi There, Barry Drennan here. Id like to swap my place in the Ultra for a place in the Trail, not enough miles done.... This OK? N |
| Paul Miles | Mar 16 2015, 8:36pm | Hi Richard, I notice I am next on the ultra waiting list and I am signed up for the trail. Not sure if this works as a swap for Barry? Paul |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 16 2015, 8:45pm | Hi Barry, If you withdraw from the Ultra - i have to put you at the end of the waiting list. Let me know if this is what you want me to to do. @Paul Miles, If you see your name appears off the Ultra list you are in. We do not do swaps. |
| Stephen Brennan | Mar 16 2015, 8:55pm | Can you clarify the convention in relation to Ultra and Trail runners going in opposite directions along the boardwalk and the fireroad up from Ballinastoe. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 16 2015, 9:20pm | From Dermot 2013 ...... The descending runner should get priority, so on the boardwalk this would mean the Trail runners giving way to the Ultra runners - but given the number of Trail runners v Ultra runners on this section, this may not be practical. The boardwalk is a bottleneck, especially so when you have runners going both ways at the same time. If the ground is dry, it should not be a problem for one person to go to one side, but it can be much harder to manage if the ground is very wet - the boardwalk is over boggy ground anyway. The best approach would be for all runners to go to their left if they need to go off the boardwalk. So one Trail runner going up, should give way to one Ultra runners going down by hopping off to their left, one Ultra runner meeting a group of Trail runner, hop off to their left. A sensible approach on the day would be needed. |
| Fergal Connolly | Mar 16 2015, 10:04pm | Hi Richard, I am withdrawing from the ultra. Cheers, Fergal |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 16 2015, 11:24pm | Thanks Feargal (1 Withdrawl, Feargal) the list now is as follows: Sean Burke Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Andrew Reynolds Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Barry Drennan | Mar 16 2015, 11:35pm | Hi Richard, I'll keep my place, thanks, Barry |
| Tom enright | Mar 17 2015, 2:52pm | Hi Richard I am pulling out of the Ultra - best of luck to everyone taking part on Saturday. Thanks, Tom. |
| david johnson | Mar 17 2015, 3:36pm | Hi, if possible another 2 people for the ultra waiting list. David Johnson Olivier Mossino Thanks! |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 17 2015, 7:57pm | Race Briefing: 1) Pre-entry only for this race - if you are not on the list, you cannot run in the race. 2) Parking - 2 points to note a) No parking in the car park directly outside Johnnie Foxes - they have asked us to use the overflow car cark only. Please follow the directions of the car park marshals if this is full. Please car pool as much as possible in order to minimise car numbers. b) STRICTLY NO PARKING at the GAA club at race finish - the car park is closed as they are extending the club house (work still ongoing from last year). 3) Route is strictly on the Wicklow Way. Please did not use any short-cuts ie cutting out zig-zags etc - this will be considered cheating and will result in disqualification. Safety point - runners might consider running in groups, especially if you are unfamiliar with route. See who is at a similar pace. 4) Mandatory kit requirement - this will be STRICTLY enforced. Mobile phones are not mandatory but are recommended. 5) Please note the cut off times at Ballinastoe (1pm), Crone wood (2:45pm) and Curtlestown (3:30pm) - please cooperate with the marshals if you do not reach the cut off in time. 6) Strictly no littering - please leave any litter at the water stations or bring it with you. 7) Dont forget to have your number visible/at hand at the finish so your time can be recorded. Please leave back your race number and dont forget to pick up your mug! 8) Strictly no headphones on this race - if you see anyone with them on, dont be shy about telling them to take them off. 9) Dont forget the IMRA social at Donheny & Nesbitts at 8pm on Saturday after the race! |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 17 2015, 8:22pm | 1 Withdrawl, Tom) the list now is as follows: Suzy Carson Johnston Kirkpatrick Andrew Reynolds Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton |
| Wayne Byrne | Mar 18 2015, 11:21am | Hi. I was wondering what time is registration for the 8.30 start, assuming there is an 8.30 start. Thanks |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 18 2015, 4:31pm | Wayne - I will start registration at around 7:45am, so if you are taking the 8:30am start, just make sure you are registered on time. |
| Justin Dutton | Mar 18 2015, 5:57pm | Hi Dermot, what time would you like me to be there on Sat to help with reg? |
| Mark Keogh | Mar 18 2015, 9:34pm | Hi Richard Unfortunately I have to withdraw from the Ultra this Sat due to illness. Regards Mark Keogh |
| Jeff Curry | Mar 19 2015, 8:30am | Hi - couple of quick questions about the Ultra. What distances are the Aid Stations located at? Are Special Needs Bags left at the turnaround point brought back to the Finish line or are they considered as disposable? Will the aid stations be up and running for the 8.30 starters OK? Many Thanks |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 19 2015, 8:53am | 2 Withdrawals - I would expect everyone below to get an Entry - this will close tonight. Andrew Reynolds Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 19 2015, 10:08am | Aid stations - Crone Wood (12k) Ballinastoe (25k) Crone Wood (37k) Curtlestown (42k) - no aid station at Curtlestown on outward leg. Bags will be brought back - please check inside the gate at the overflow car park before you leave. They should be considered disposable - do not leave anything in the drop bag that you want back. Put the location (Crone Wood and/or Ballinastoe) on your bag and also your name. 8:30 starters - Crone wood will not be up and running until between 9:30am and 10am - so you may miss this on the outward leg. You should be OK after that. 8:30am start - this is really to facilitate people who are unsure if they will make the cut-off times. Everyone else should start at 9:30am. The last two years had poor weather conditions, and so there were larger numbers taking the early start. But conditions should be good on Saturday - the course will be as dry as it can be for the time of year, and forecast currently looks good for Saturday too. |
| Brendan Lawlor | Mar 19 2015, 10:16am | Thank you to Richard and Dermot for the remarkable patience shown in managing the entries for this event - good luck to everyone ! |
| Brian Hutchinson | Mar 19 2015, 1:17pm | Beian Hutchinson here - I have to withdraw fro the Wicklow Way Ulyra through injury - would be grateful if my spot went to someone on the waiting list. Many thanks |
| mick connolly | Mar 19 2015, 4:53pm | Hello Richard. Ref your message on Mar 17th 8.22pm, is there a possibility that my name slipped off the waiting list mentioned ?. sorry to be a pain.. best regards mick |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 19 2015, 5:41pm | Mick you are correct,no problem (and you will get there) - list currently is like (1 withdrawl, ) Roland Eagar Eleanor O'Neill Justin Dutton Mick Connelly |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 20 2015, 8:12am | Anyone who was on the waiting list and needs to pay on the morning - please have the appropriate amount ready - Trail - €20 race entry, please €10 registration fee if applicable. Please try to have the exact amount - we will not have the usual cash collection process in operation tomorrow morning. |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 20 2015, 8:13am | Reposting with Ultra fee: Anyone who was on the waiting list and needs to pay on the morning - please have the appropriate amount ready - Ultra - €15 race entry, plus €10 registration fee if applicable. Please try to have the exact amount - we will not have the usual cash collection process in operation tomorrow morning. |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 20 2015, 8:58am | "The waiting list for the ULTRA is now closed !!! Hurrah!! (I have had 2 withdrawls) I will get two more so Justin and Mick will be in also. So all on the Waiting list are in !!! |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 20 2015, 9:00am | Looking ahead to tomorrow ULTRA - it will be an interesting race !! We have all the winners of the Ultra from 2008 - 2014 on the entry list (bar 2012) Its going to be a cracker of a race - so if you have withdrawn - please come and support Dermot out on the course. Looking at the weather its looking that its going to be a great day out on the hills !!!! Good luck to all !!! |
| Gavin Byrne | Mar 20 2015, 9:58am | Hi Richard, Best of luck to all, if Justin or mick can't race I'm happy to step in.. i know it's a long shot though. Thanks Gavin |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 20 2015, 11:18am | Gavin - and anyone else - registration is now closed. We are not accepting any new entries at this stage. |
| Steve Sweeney | Mar 20 2015, 2:15pm | hello,steve Sweeney(bowland fell runners) can't make the race, hopefully you can pass my entry on,thanks. |
| Sam Hunt | Mar 20 2015, 2:26pm | Hi Steve or anyone else, I'd be delighted to step in for tomorrow, and will pay your entry fee etc. - 0879232293. |
| Sam Hunt | Mar 20 2015, 2:37pm | Hi Richard and Gavin, I am very keen to run. Please email me if you know of anyone who would like me to step in for them samhunt1@gmail.com. Many thanks. |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 20 2015, 2:39pm | I hate having to repeat myself - but registration is now closed - no new entries allowed. You will be turned away tomorrow morning if you are not on the registration list. |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 20 2015, 3:40pm | Just reprinting the briefing notes: If you are taking the 8:30am start, please be ready run outside Johnnie Foxes at 8:20am. For the 9:30am start - please be ready outside JF's at 9:20am. 1) Pre-entry only for this race - if you are not on the list, you cannot run in the race. 2) Parking - 2 points to note a) No parking in the car park directly outside Johnnie Foxes - they have asked us to use the overflow car cark only. Please follow the directions of the car park marshals if this is full. Please car pool as much as possible in order to minimise car numbers. b) STRICTLY NO PARKING at the GAA club at race finish - the car park is closed as they are extending the club house (work still ongoing from last year). 3) Route is strictly on the Wicklow Way. Please did not use any short-cuts ie cutting out zig-zags etc - this will be considered cheating and will result in disqualification. Safety point - runners might consider running in groups, especially if you are unfamiliar with route. See who is at a similar pace. 4) Mandatory kit requirement - this will be STRICTLY enforced. Mobile phones are not mandatory but are recommended. 5) Please note the cut off times at Ballinastoe (1pm), Crone wood (2:45pm) and Curtlestown (3:30pm) - please cooperate with the marshals if you do not reach the cut off in time. 6) Strictly no littering - please leave any litter at the water stations or bring it with you. 7) Dont forget to have your number visible/at hand at the finish so your time can be recorded. Please leave back your race number and dont forget to pick up your mug! 8) Strictly no headphones on this race - if you see anyone with them on, dont be shy about telling them to take them off. 9) Dont forget the IMRA social at Donheny & Nesbitts at 8pm on Saturday after the race! |
| John Condon | Mar 21 2015, 8:09pm | Big thanks to Dermot and rest of the team for organising today's race. |
| Mark King | Mar 21 2015, 8:51pm | To all involved in organising today - Many Thanks. It was a great day out. |
| Clare Keeley | Mar 21 2015, 9:02pm | Thank you so much to all involved in the ultra today, Dermot and team and volunteers, it was a great day out! Clare |
| Brian O Murchu | Mar 21 2015, 11:11pm | Race report up! |
| Stephen Brennan | Mar 22 2015, 8:45am | Perfect conditions, amazing race, flawless organisation. Thanks Dermot and crew. |
| Brendan Lawlor | Mar 22 2015, 9:47am | Big thank you to Dermot, Richard and all the volunteers for what was a great event yesterday. The weather and the rugby were the icing on the cake. The John Wayne walk will continue for another day today ! |
| Richard Nunan | Mar 22 2015, 11:13am | Knackered !! Great day yesterday. Well done to Dermot and team. I would also like to thank the backroom team (Eoin keith, Fiona Sheerin and Pol) for the online reg, results and Finance management. Some fantastic running by Jonny Steede winning the Ultra in a time of 3:56:37, and Suzanne Kenny winning the ladies in 5:10 Top 10 results below :(Someone asked for them) Jonny Steede M 236.47 Paul Tierney M 251.34 Eoin Keith M40 258 Barry Hartnett M 262.08 Justin Maxwell M 262.37 Silvano Riz M 277.25 Billy Reed M50 277.43 Thomas Klimas M 278.48 John MacEnri M40 279.28 Richard Nunan M40 279.58 Laadies Top 3 Suzanne Kenny 310.42 Joanne Curran 316:41 Jackie Toal 332:00 |
| Dermot Murphy | Mar 22 2015, 12:04pm | Many thanks to all the volunteers today. We had an unfortunate clash with a funeral during Trail registration which caused us a few headaches. Justin Rea was the right man in the right place at the right time and was able to arrange alternative parking at very short notice which was a huge help. A big thanks to all the car park marshals who did a good job in sorting it all out. A big thanks also to the registration teams who helped with a very smooth registration process. Also thanks to all the marshals/aid stations who were very much appreciated by everyone - Lindie and Santina at Ballinastoe, Rachel who marshalled at Lough Tay, Mary and Diarmuid O'Colmain (and friends) were at Crone Woods and Mick Hanney and family were at Curtlestown. Also thanks to all who helped out at the finish. And a big thanks also to Hilary Jenkinson for the super mugs! Brian has already put up a race report for the Ultra race - if anyone else wants to put, please fire away - the more the merrier! |
| Pól Ó Murchú | Mar 22 2015, 2:01pm | Results up now. Any problems drop me a mail pol.omurchu@imra.ie Great Day out. Well Done Dermot. Fantastic event as always. |
| Eoin Fegan | Mar 23 2015, 8:14pm | Huge thanks to all involved for making Saturday a very very enjoyable day out! |
| Adrian Tucker RIP | Mar 23 2015, 10:14pm | Thanks Dermot and all involved for another great event. A long day for any volunteering role, well worth double volunteering points for all concerned. Can I make one suggestion regarding the Turn-around point at Ballinastoe for Ultra runners. The feed/drop-bag station has always being located at exactly the place where the start line for the WW-Trail is. This location gets quite congested just prior to the start of the Trail Race, and especially for those Ultra runners who are trying to get their drop-bags etc. sorted when it's getting close to that start time, it is a bit of a nightmare. Is it possible to keep the turn-around point at it's usual point, but to move the feed station back up along the trail by about 100/200metres where a more accessible junction is located. Thereby allowing Ultra runners to run/jog/walk/ and crawl into the turn-around point, get logged in and out in one swift movement, and away from the congestion of the start line and travel up to the feed station while on the return slog home. Just a suggestion! BTW, my drop bag wasn't there at Ballinastoe this year. No worries, it was neatly parked inside the gate at Jonnie Fox's car-park on my return (inside someone else's big white plastic sack, along with many others). Great, I now have an extra gel and bottle of water for my next excursion to the hills, woohooo :-). |
| Jason Dowling | Mar 24 2015, 12:29am | Another race report added.. |
| Paolo Girolami | Mar 24 2015, 9:21am | Thank you Dermot and thanks to all those who helped organizing this great event! |
| Paolo Girolami | Mar 24 2015, 9:21am | Thank you Dermot and thanks to all those who helped organizing this great event! |
| Paolo Girolami | Mar 24 2015, 9:21am | Thank you Dermot and thanks to all those who helped organizing this great event! |
| James H Cahill | Mar 24 2015, 9:37am | Great race reports Brian and Jason. My contribution also added |
| John J Barry | Mar 24 2015, 12:17pm | My view of the day also added. Cheers to Jason for spelling all the big words for me and naming bridges and rivers :-) |
| Jeff Curry | Mar 27 2015, 4:37pm | A week on from the Ultra and I'm late in getting my Thanks out to all the team. I thoroughly enjoyed my first Ultra and especially wanted to thank the organising team for laying on such a great event and obviously spending a fortune on the sacrificial calf that guaranteed such good weather. I described the event to my friends as " Beautiful and Brutal in equal measure." Loved it and I'll be back. Thanks to all the volunteers for the long hours supporting us. Cheers |
| Clare Keeley | Mar 27 2015, 8:22pm | Well done John, Jason, James and Brian on your great race reports. Here is mine. Clare |
| Nigel Shekleton | Mar 29 2015, 10:54am | Hi guys. I've misplaced some gear. Just wondering if anyone came across it after the race and perhaps handed it in. It's a small, dark brown Alpkit 1-litre dry-bag and it contained a pair of Montane gloves and a Karrimor hat. Possibly also a couple of other items inside. Images of the type of bag here: https://www.alpkit.com/products/airlok-1l My guess is that it came out of my bag in the overflow car-park when I was getting changed after the race, but it may have come out of my bag just after the finish line. Thanks, Nigel |
| Fergal Connolly | Apr 22 2015, 10:03am | Will there be a refund offered to people who signed up for this race but had to withdraw? |
