Downshill
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Brian McGuckin | Apr 24 2019, 9:57pm | Hi all, still need a laptop operator and more helpers for next week. |
| Brian McGuckin | Apr 26 2019, 11:30am | Still need a Laptop operator and a couple more marshals Thanks |
| Lillian Deegan | Apr 28 2019, 4:17pm | . Guys, We are still looking for a laptop operator for Downshill. Can we give this new RD a hand to get his 1st race off the ground pretty please and thanks. |
| Laura Flynn | Apr 28 2019, 4:56pm | The Trail League awards will be decided and given out next Wednesday at Downshill with prizegiving and food in the Grove directly after the race. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. |
| Brian McGuckin | Apr 29 2019, 12:00pm | route now up on race page, junior route is one lap, could do with another few helpers, Thanks |
| Gavan Doherty | Apr 29 2019, 12:42pm | I've put myself down as bog-standard non-running Helper. I know the old laptop system but not the newer ones (import from web, timing mat nor Jason's new system). If a running volunteer with experience of the system(s) currently in place would show me what to do I'd be happy to give it a go (or Gerard may have it all in hand)? I think Laptop Operator slots will be hard to fill if people aren't sure what's involved? The RD training has been a good model.... |
| Gavan Doherty | Apr 29 2019, 12:45pm | I've put myself down as bog-standard non-running Helper. I know the old laptop system but not the newer ones (import from web, timing mat nor Jason's new system). If a running volunteer with experience of the system(s) currently in place would show me what to do I'd be happy to give it a go (or Gerard may have it all in hand)? I think Laptop Operator slots will be hard to fill if people aren't sure what's involved? The RD training has been a good model.... |
| Conor O'Farrell | Apr 29 2019, 12:45pm | Hi Gavan I'll be around to show you the ropes. Con |
| Joe Lalor | Apr 29 2019, 3:29pm | Hi Brian, I am available as helper |
| Jean O'Neill | Apr 29 2019, 5:24pm | Do you need any more non-running volunteers/tin whistle player? |
| Brian McGuckin | Apr 29 2019, 6:36pm | yes Jean, could do with another helper, bring your own tin whistle, in the key of D. Thanks |
| Jean O'Neill | Apr 29 2019, 7:23pm | Do I need to put my name on to the volunteer list? Thanks |
| Andrew Hanney | Apr 30 2019, 12:53pm | Just a heads up for parking, the narrow road before the grove , the one that has a bus stop at the corner obviously needs room for buses to get down to the n11. Please make sure you leave ample room for the bus to pass. |
| Barry Minnock | Apr 30 2019, 1:12pm | Injury will prevent me from running, so happy to help if you still need volunteers |
| Brian McGuckin | Apr 30 2019, 3:07pm | Thanks Andrew I'll inform the marshals, yes jean put your name on the list and thanks Barry, I should have enough volunteers for tomorrow, can volunteers be at the Grove bar at 6 Thanks |
| Jean O'Neill | Apr 30 2019, 6:40pm | Can anyone give me a lift to Blanch after the race and prizegiving in the pub please? |
| Andreas Kusch | Apr 30 2019, 8:13pm | I can give you a lift to Blanch. |
| Michael Jeremiah O'Sullivan | Apr 30 2019, 9:21pm | I can’t book online. Am I too late or can I pay on the day? I am registered with IMRA and have my race number |
| Michael Jeremiah O'Sullivan | Apr 30 2019, 9:21pm | I can’t book online. Am I too late or can I pay on the day? I am registered with IMRA and have my race number |
| Michael Jeremiah O'Sullivan | Apr 30 2019, 9:21pm | I can’t book online. Am I too late or can I pay on the day? I am registered with IMRA and have my race number |
| Michael Jeremiah O'Sullivan | Apr 30 2019, 9:23pm | I can’t book online. Am I too late or can I pay on the day? I am registered with IMRA and have my race number |
| Alan Ayling | Apr 30 2019, 9:30pm | Ask around nicely near registration, someone will always trade you a voucher unit for a fiver and a smile. |
| Alan Ayling | Apr 30 2019, 9:32pm | The Grove Bar... grand spot for after-running pintage. Finest Guinness to be had anywhere south of the Blue Light |
| Michael Jeremiah O'Sullivan | Apr 30 2019, 9:40pm | Good stuff, thanks |
| Jean O'Neill | May 1 2019, 1:39am | Andreas, thanks! See you there! I'm the tin whistle player! |
| Vivian O'Gorman | May 1 2019, 9:54am | I am doing a clearout at home and have a boxful of IMRA T- Shirts to give away. So if you've always wanted an exclusive and rare IMRA T- Shirt now is your chance!! They will be in the boot of my car this evening... |
| Peter O'Farrell | May 1 2019, 10:15am | Trail League Assuming she races Elizabeth Wheeler should have the ladies Trail league sown up although Laura Flanelly is waiting in the wings for a no show whilst in the Gentlemen’s league the field has been thrown wide open by the withdrawal of current leader, Barry Minnock. A three way tussle awaits (should they all show up) with Brian Flannelly in pole position on 8 points, the emerging Robin Mooney with 9 points and the new old man Warren Swords on 10 points. Robin and Brian have beaten each other over the course of the previous 2 rounds and so it goes to the wire. Robin and Brian could end with equal points should Robin beat Brian by a place. Then it’s down to countback and how are we counting backwards this year? Most wins, least time, brightest jersey? Downshill is the longest of the three. Who has the stamina, who wants to get to the Grove Bar first, who will win??? Will Brian start more cautiously after the heady exuberance of Devil’s Glen, will Robin start faster with the end line in sight? Will a selection of randomers lured by the delights of the Grove bar put places between our league leaders and put paid to countback? Of course, and on course, Brian puts all thoughts of countback to bed by finishing ahead of Robin. |
| Alan Ayling | May 1 2019, 4:29pm | Vivian if you have any of those old classics from when someone let Graham Porter be in charge of puns, I'm definitely interested. "Mountain running - we've summit up our sliabh" was probably my all time favourite. "Reach your peak" was another. I think I might still have a "Life has its ups and downs" somewhere. |
| John Shiels | May 1 2019, 4:32pm | Don't forget "mountain running, it's hill-arious" |
| Mick Hanney | May 1 2019, 5:09pm | The t-shirts probably need their own thread so as not to detract from Downshill. Was there a 'Get high - go mountain running'? Bring them back I say :-) |
| Mikey Fry | May 1 2019, 5:40pm | R “please don’t get in my way mr bus man” |
| Jean O'Neill | May 1 2019, 9:55pm | Andras, I'm in the Grove Bar. Can't see you? Giving me a lift to Blanch? |
| Conor O'Farrell | May 2 2019, 12:00am | Hi All Results are now up. Many thanks to Brian and crew for another fine, tough race. Can you please email any results queries to conor <dot> ofarrell <at> imra <dot> ie. I reckon there should probably be a few more on the short course, that are marked as having done the long. . Thanks Con |
| Caoimhin MacMaolain | May 2 2019, 8:18am | Thanks very much to Brian, John and the rest of the volunteers for a really well organised race and afters at Downshill last night. And thanks Conor, as always, for getting the results published so quickly. |
| Andrew Hanney | May 2 2019, 8:40am | Thanks Brian and co for putting on a great event and I hope everyone enjoyed the trails that Downshill has to offer. As Caoimhin says.. well done to Conor on the results, whilst everyone else was eating and chilling out, he and a few others where working hard to get the results up, fair play. Btw, isn’t the Grove a great spot for afters? Well done Imra on a great trail league. See you all at Killiney next Wed. |
| Brendan Lawlor | May 2 2019, 10:03am | Thank you Brian and helpers.. a great tough race! I think there could be a few unofficial early start results mixed in there.. either that or a bit of serious performance improvement that the Drugs testing people need to look into ! |
| Ger Power | May 2 2019, 9:10pm | I received the F60 category prize in error last night I will return it at Bray Head. |
| Andrew Hanney | May 2 2019, 10:18pm | Any race reports to round off the trail league? |
| Mikey Fry | May 2 2019, 11:22pm | Tried ringing Brian kitson but no joy he’s retired after only two races...some eejet just put one up for you Andrew:)) |
| Conor O'Farrell | May 3 2019, 8:41am | @Mikey, you've outdone yourself yet again! |
| Conor Nolan | May 3 2019, 2:36pm | Many thanks to RD and volunteers. Only my second trail race and I'm hooked. Had an absolute blast, especially the weeeeeeeee bit in the dark woods. Exhilarating. |
