Ticknock Winter
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Long | Jan 13 2016, 4:45pm | Dear All I have volunteered to mark this. However given that last year I managed to get many people lost on the tricky downhill bit through the forest and that it is a relatively long race, some help from a co-marker would be appreciated. Thanks Mike |
| Mike Long | Jan 13 2016, 4:47pm | Sorry. The race I am referring to is Ticknock Winter on Feb 27. Mike |
| Aidan Blighe | Jan 13 2016, 10:56pm | Hi Mike,i thought you marked it really well last year. Only takes 1 to go wrong for several more to follow them off course |
| Mike Long | Jan 17 2016, 5:05pm | Dear All Greg Byrne has kindly agreed to give me a hand at Ticknock so we should be OK and also Aidan thanks for posting the message above. Your support is appreciated. Mike |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jan 19 2016, 2:06pm | I echo Aidans post Mike, so much so, am happy to RD knowing the race marking is in safe hands with you both. |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jan 19 2016, 2:13pm | Laurence, if want to drop me a note on bronaghcheetham01@gmail.com when get a chance, many tks - great to have help lined up already! |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 9 2016, 1:01pm | lots openings for volunteers for Ticknock Winter! U know what to do...tks in advance ;-) |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 18 2016, 10:16am | another shout out for volunteers for this race to sign up please so I can get roles organised. Cheers |
| Richard Church | Feb 18 2016, 12:16pm | Hi Bronagh, I've added myself as First Aid officer. I'm hoping we don't have the ice of last year - if so I might need a couple of extra helpers on the day. Richard |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 18 2016, 12:52pm | great, tks Richard. yes that's for sure! |
| Mike Long | Feb 19 2016, 2:49pm | Dear All Greg, Laurence and I did a recce of the route yesterday. Greg's route plot is as follows https://www.plotaroute.com/route/169955 It is much as last year with small diversions to avoid a very wet area at the southern end and the new bike trial. It is great fun, particularly the descent from the aerials! However it will be is a tough race on rough often rocky ground Wearing of fell running shoes or similar with a good grip is recommended. Mike Marshalls? |
| Trevor Corcoran | Feb 23 2016, 1:56pm | Hi Guys, Im considering entering the upcoming Ticknock race, but i was wondering about the jacket rule; Does the jacket need to be waterproof and with a hood, or would a windproof jacket(no hood) suffice? Sorry for the newbie question but i don't want to drive all the way to Dublin only to be turned around at the start line because of my jacket.. Regards Trevor |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 23 2016, 2:11pm | hi Trevor Generally for the shorter races such as this one a windproof should be fine although many will opt for a waterproof. For longer and/or unmarked races something more waterproof may be required and will be at discretion of the Race Director for that race. Its always advisable to have a buff/hat too. So in answer to your Q, I wont turn you away for having a windproof, choice of jacket will be up to yourself as long as you have one on/with you throughout the race ;-) |
| Trevor Corcoran | Feb 24 2016, 8:00am | Thanks Bronagh, Hope to see you there. Trevor |
| Andrew Hanney | Feb 24 2016, 8:14am | I should be there to take race photos. |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 24 2016, 4:52pm | great Andrew, might get you stand at a point to marshall race then too if that's ok. will be in touch. Really need a few more volunteers folks if anyone can do so. Thanks |
| Kevin Shannon | Feb 24 2016, 9:48pm | Can I just turn up and register on the day if I am not yet an IMRA member? |
| Mick Hanney | Feb 24 2016, 10:30pm | Fraid not. See link on home page entitled "New registration details 2016" |
| Peter Parker | Feb 24 2016, 10:41pm | So guys, unfortunately I wont be able to attend. There is no carpool available anywhere near my location (DeansGrange, Foxrock) And busses are starting too late. |
| David G Fassbender | Feb 26 2016, 7:38am | Hi All, Just paid my annual membership online. There's no option to sign up/pay for this race. Can I pay on the day? Thanks very much, David. |
| Mick Hanney | Feb 26 2016, 8:55am | Hi, Purchase online for Ticknock seems to have closed off prematurely? It was available last night but not now? If you know you are doing other races this year there is the option to buy race vouchers available. 10 vouchers for €50. Or if you are friendly with another runner and can get a race voucher from them. Regards, Mick |
| Shane O'Malley | Feb 26 2016, 9:06am | Race entry closed early again? Only this morning i got a mail with the new registration details which stated "Online registration for membership, races or race vouchers closes at 6 pm the day before each race to allow the race director enough time to run the reports of those entered and registered." Can we clarify what is the correct rule as i think entry closed for the previous race two days before the race. |
| Eoin Keith | Feb 26 2016, 9:10am | I've re-opened it temporarily for this morning. The lesson here is if you know you're going to run, don't leave it until the last minute to pay online. |
| Brendan Lawlor | Feb 26 2016, 9:19am | Hi Eoin I think it would be helpful to clarify whether the €7 race entry option ends at 6pm the day before the race (as Pol has said) or two days before the race as seems to be happening |
| Shane O'Malley | Feb 26 2016, 9:43am | Hi Eoin, I dont have any issues with a cut off time but i just was looking for a definitive rule that i can say to the members of my running group. I am not sure if Peter Parker is reading the forum but if you are still looking for a lift i can swing by Deansgrange if you want to email me on shane.omalley@gmail.com Shane Thanks Shane |
| Paul Smyth | Feb 26 2016, 2:39pm | Hi Eoin, with all due respect I don't think it's either fair or reasonable to have some vague specification that you 'don't leave it until the last minute to pay online'. What is the last minute? Is it now Thursday night? What time on Thursday night? Midnight, nine o'clock, six o'clock? People need a clear and non-moving deadline. It has been stated unambiguously several times before that this deadline was 6pm the day before the race. Is your statement now official IMRA policy? If it is then it's very prompt notice to be telling people now. Oh wait, here's an idea... 'Don't leave it to the last minute' to tell us that the deadline has changed! |
| Paul Keville | Feb 26 2016, 4:08pm | Is there still volunteers needed for tomorrow? I can't run and am available to help out. Also with the cut of point for registration. There are times with my work that I dont know if I'll make it so I can be one of those last minute entries. I agree with paul if there is a cut of time it should be adhered to by competitors and race directors |
| Mick Hanney | Feb 26 2016, 5:50pm | All the more reason to have vouchers so. Or talk nicely to someone around event registration who has spare. I managed to lend 2 vouchers at last race and I didn't even run myself. Tying down an exact time every weekend would require IT scheduling which might not be possible. That, or it needs a person to be doing that job at that time every week, which is putting an onus on someones availability and their access to online etc. So I can see where Eoin is coming from. |
| Andrew Hanney | Feb 26 2016, 5:51pm | That's exactly where race vouchers are ideal. Get a voucher book and skip the race pre registration requirement. |
| Andrew Hanney | Feb 26 2016, 5:56pm | Paul, as far as I know we could do with another marshal or two if you're around. |
| Paul Keville | Feb 26 2016, 6:21pm | Grand I just put myself down there now let me know what time you need me there |
| David G Fassbender | Feb 26 2016, 6:27pm | Thanks for reopening registration. Have purchased my entry now. Apologies for a further question but where are race vouchers explained on the site? |
| Angus Tyner | Feb 26 2016, 6:43pm | I can't find reference to junior/short course. Is this the same as last year, straight up the bone shaker to rejoin the main route? |
| Andrew Hanney | Feb 26 2016, 7:19pm | Paul, volunteers meeting at 8:40. |
| Pól Ó Murchú | Feb 26 2016, 7:47pm | Registration has just closed now... I was just about to reopen this morning when I seen all the discussion and Eoin had already reopened. Apologies for the error in the timing here. The system defaults to 12:01 and I though I had amended time. We will work on this to get it right going forward. |
| Laurence Quinn | Feb 26 2016, 10:31pm | Angus, The short course will not be the same as last year. It will be an out-and-back route that follows the long route for roughly 2km until the entry to forest. There will be a marshall there to signal the turnaround. |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 26 2016, 11:00pm | Tks Angela and Paul great if u could come along. 8.40 am. David come talk to me2mrw and I can talk u through vouchers. Apologies for mix up on registeration, I see the committee have sorted that now. See y'all in morn |
| James Keane | Feb 26 2016, 11:20pm | Forgot to register and only realising this now, only myself to blame. No point gong in the morning kown I assume to run? |
| Paul V Mitchell | Feb 27 2016, 2:07pm | Really enjoyed it. Well organised race. Thanks to the volunteers. What time do results usually appear? |
| Karen Devenney | Feb 27 2016, 3:25pm | Results are up, any issues email me at karen.devenney at imra dot ie We try to get results up as soon as we can but it can take anything from hours to days depending on, well life! Glad to hear you enjoyed today Paul and hopefully we'll see you back next week. Well done to Bronagh and volunteers for a great morning out and a special thanks to the brilliant race markers, you did a fantastic job! |
| Owen Fletcher | Feb 27 2016, 4:22pm | Really well organised race....exceptionally well marked although somehow I managed to go wrong twice. Doh! Totally my own fault. Thanks a lot to the volunteers...I haven't volunteered yet (as I volunteer most Saturdays at parkrun) but will definitely lend a hand soon. Absolutely love imra runs! |
| Graham Champ | Feb 27 2016, 4:28pm | Really enjoyed this race & well done to the guys who marked out the course as I don;t think that it could have been any better. It made running through the forest parts easy to navigate & great fun. Thanks to all organisers. |
| Angus Tyner | Feb 27 2016, 4:37pm | Belated thanks to Laurence for explaining the junior course. We were able to make an informed choice and it saved a journey ending in disappointment. |
| James H Cahill | Feb 27 2016, 7:32pm | Thank you Bronagh and all the volunteers for a great race in the hills. The course was the most extensively marked I have ever seen. Whilst it may have taken 3 days to mark, it looks like it may take a week to demark. Thank you everyone for a great race. |
| Mike Long | Feb 27 2016, 9:04pm | Dear All Thanks for all the nice words about the race and the marking today. The marking / de-marking was a team effort by Laurence, Greg and myself and don't worry we were back, with de-marking done, at Lamb Doyle's in plenty of time for a sandwich at 1215 Mike |
| Trevor Woods1 | Feb 27 2016, 10:24pm | Just to echo the comments on the well organised event. Well done and just to say thanks to all the organisers & runners who came to the aid of my wife & kids & lifted/dragged our car out of the ditch near the finish line......interesting photos will be posted! |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Feb 27 2016, 11:03pm | Can't thank the team of volunteers enough for today. Couldn't, wouldn't do it without you all. Great to get through it all almost unscathed. Eithne hope ankle heals soon..ur in safe hands! Hope u all enjoyed the tasty sambo n teas sponsored by IMRA. Pub provided soups for extra I saw but don't think anyone minded that. Here's to the next! |
| Mary Collins | Feb 28 2016, 3:02pm | Thanks Bronagh and team for a very well directed race and all the work that went on behind the scenes. Thanks to Mike, Greg and Laurence for all their work ahead of race ond on race day to ensure the route was well marked. Mary Collins |
