Irish Mountain
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Djouce -The Ayling Abyss

Forum Messages

AuthorDateMessage
Lillian DeeganMay 8 2019, 12:56pmHi all,
We have given this Djouce race route a new apt. name. In doing so we accidentally lost the hearty number of helpers who had been so super well organised getting their names in early for RD Joe - sorry for same. Fire away again there ppl. Your RD will follow up with you - Thanks for now.

Lillian
Laszlo BarkocziJul 9 2019, 9:46amHi, just a quick question. I didnt get a timing chip yet this year. I have one from last year, can I use that if reset for this years number, or sfould I order a new one?
Kevin O'RiordanJul 9 2019, 10:00amHey Laszio,

Bring along your old chip. It can be reused.
Laszlo BarkocziJul 9 2019, 12:13pmThank you!
Joseph BoyleJul 12 2019, 12:30pmHi all:
I hope everyone's looking forward to the Ayling Abyss race next Wednesday. Just a few quick points in relation to the race.

We're doing very well on the volunteer front, but could do with maybe 2 more just for cover, running would be fine.
I'd just like to remind everyone to check via the website in relation to their expected volunteering commitments over the year and in particular to look at the upcoming races.

Please read the instructions on the race page in relation to parking and car pooling as the car park is quite small.

Due to the location of the start/finish and if the current warm weather continues, for your own sake please remember to bring bug spray.

Reminder on junior participation:
Juniors 10-16 can run unaccompanied
Under 10 years old must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian.
Juniors will start 5 minutes after the main field.
We're reviewing the junior route again this evening and I'll post an update tomorrow regarding the distance.

Finally there are a few items in the lost/found from the Tibradden race, mainly umbrellas, contact me on Wednesday if you're missing one.
Joseph BoyleJul 15 2019, 11:22amJust a quick update to confirm that we've finalised a Junior route for Wednesday and it'll have a total distance of 3.25km approximately.
A further reminder on junior participation:
Juniors 10-16 can run unaccompanied
Under 10 years old must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian.
Juniors will start 10 minutes after the main field.
Joseph BoyleJul 15 2019, 11:39amNeil Dowling, the email address for you on the system is coming back as undeliverable. Could you check your personal details on file.

Regards,
Joe.
Neil DowlingJul 15 2019, 1:27pmHi Joe
Sorry, I've had some problem with my email account but it should be sorted now. If you try again it should work.
Thanks
Neil
Alan KilbrideJul 15 2019, 3:40pm------------------------------------------------------

Hi,

Can I just check that I have the correct location for the car park please?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//53.1556822,-6.1867696/@53.1565541,-6.2137944,13.7z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0

Thanks!!
Alan.

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John CondonJul 15 2019, 4:55pmHi Alan, that's it alright
Joseph BoyleJul 15 2019, 5:30pmI've had a few drop-outs from the volunteering list, if anyone's available to volunteer in a running or non-running role it'd be appreciated.
Jenny Uí ShéJul 15 2019, 5:47pmHi I can volunteer in a running capacity
If that any help. Let me know what time
Thanks Jenny
Jim DurhamJul 15 2019, 9:07pmI'm available if you still need volunteers
Joseph BoyleJul 16 2019, 7:31amThanks to Jenny, Jim and Alan who came forward last night, I should have enough help now with the extra couple who registered, however if we've any no shows tomorrow night I'll get back to you.
Paul GrantJul 16 2019, 6:21pmAnother reminder on the sign in process for the LL races:

EVERYONE must sign-in on race day, regardless of whether you are registered online.
EVERYONE must SCAN-IN with their chip, at registration.
NO CHIP, NO RESULT. Everyone must have a timing chip.
CHIPS should attached to your runners on your laces or with a cable tie.

See Kevin's Chip timing reminders - https://www.imra.ie/forum/topic/id/5308
Cian CoghlanJul 17 2019, 10:12amHi this evening will be my first IMRA event..
newbie question . Where do I buy the race chip and Bib number ? Have I left it too late to get one?
Thanks
Andrew HanneyJul 17 2019, 10:44amHi Cian, welcome to IMRA. You have a 2019 race number, so if you've purchased a pre-reg entry to tonights race, or if you've bought a 50 Euro voucher book you collect it, or else buy a voucher off some other runner tonight you can run.
First thing you should collect your race number.
Then your timing chip which (included in your membership fee)
Then you sign in on a paper sign sheet and you have your chip scanned.

Then you can race. Enjoy!
Cian CoghlanJul 17 2019, 10:48amThanks for the info panic over :)
Andrew HanneyJul 17 2019, 11:36amno worries, don't forget a rain proof jacket is mandatory and I 100% recommend bug spray.
Nigel McCabeJul 17 2019, 11:42amAnother newb...route wise its easy to navigate I take it just looking at all the photo prompts here.
Nigel McCabeJul 17 2019, 11:43amAnother newb...route wise its easy to navigate I take it just looking at all the photo prompts here.
Nigel McCabeJul 17 2019, 11:43amAnother newb...route wise its easy to navigate I take it just looking at all the photo prompts here.
Nigel McCabeJul 17 2019, 11:43amAnother newb...route wise its easy to navigate I take it just looking at all the photo prompts here.
Nigel McCabeJul 17 2019, 11:43amAnother newb...route wise its easy to navigate I take it just looking at all the photo prompts here.
Dave DochertyJul 17 2019, 11:48amNigel,

All races in this league are fully marked. Just keep an eye out for barrier tape as you run. The IMRA moto "follow the tape, not the person in front, follow the tape". You'll be grand. And if you get lost someone should come find you.
Dave DochertyJul 17 2019, 11:48amNigel,

All races in this league are fully marked. Just keep an eye out for barrier tape as you run. The IMRA moto "follow the tape, not the person in front, follow the tape". You'll be grand. And if you get lost someone should come find you.
Nigel McCabeJul 17 2019, 11:49amGrand job..
I might want to brush up on my computer skills..patience is a virtue :)
Dave DochertyJul 17 2019, 11:51amYes...The wait...
Joseph BoyleJul 17 2019, 11:51amHi all,
Just some final points on this evening's race.
1. We've had to revise the Junior route after last nights route marking, it'll now be an out and back route and there'll be a marshal at the turning point. The route length will be 4KM.
2. At the finish line it'll be the usual layout up to the timing mat, however after the finish we're going to trial a new manual recording system with everyone's required to go to the volunteer after the line and give their number, in the order that they finish. Please assist with this and move away from the area when you've given your number.
3. Michael is volunteering at the finish list and be warned he has a bee in his bonnet about this rule.
4. Overall have fun and enjoy the Abyss.
Joseph BoyleJul 17 2019, 11:56amSorry the bee in Michael's bonnet is about the mandatory jacket.
Stuart ScottJul 17 2019, 12:01pmThere will be several midges in Michael's bonnet too I suspect :-)
Anne-Marie FlahertyJul 17 2019, 10:49pmThanks Joseph and all of the volunteers for the race this evening.
It kicked my ass but what a fantastic course!
Caitlin BentJul 18 2019, 12:03amThanks to Joe for a well run race tonight. And of course to all the volunteers and the merry band of Marshals. Congratulations to Igor for flawless markings.
I dropped my hard earned race voucher in the car park at Plucks if anyone happened to pick it up I'd be happy to be reunited with it at next week's race.
Caitlin BentJul 18 2019, 12:08amThanks to Joe for a well run race tonight. And of course to all the volunteers and the merry band of Marshals. Congratulations to Igor for flawless markings.
I dropped my hard earned roucher in the car park at Plucks if anyone happened to pick it up I'd be happy to be reunited with it at next week's race.
Conor O'FarrellJul 18 2019, 7:06amHi All

Results are now up. Please send any queries to results@imra.ie.

Thanks
Con
Derek KellettJul 18 2019, 8:00amLads, that was so much fun, thank you :)

I suspect we have added 60 minutes to the early starters times. (Works fine for me but if we do run a handicap race later in the year, some of the capable maybe handicapped in to starting that evening in 2020)
Conor O'FarrellJul 18 2019, 9:26amHi All

I see the issue with the early starters times. I'll get it sorted out this evening.

Con
Pádraig DoyleJul 18 2019, 9:58amYep... a great race. Fair play Joe and crew, an Conor and Paul for the quick results!
Joe, you even swapped the voracious midges of yore with the big dopey flies of the future... merely annoying rather than the brutality of previous years. Nice work.
Marshall 6... you know who you are... a creepier sight a the edge of a forest, I have never seen. All you were missing is the scythe and a John Carpenter soundtrack.
Good craic and thanks.
P.
Conor NolanJul 18 2019, 11:23amGreat, tough, course last night. The abyss lived up to its billing. Many thanks to RD Jody and crew. In particular thanks to the marshals, they're always very encouraging.
Laura FlynnJul 18 2019, 1:31pmWell done Joe on your race directing debut. Great to see so many juniors out last night again.
John BellJul 18 2019, 2:04pmThank you Joe and your team for putting on another really enjoyable race last night.
Dave DochertyJul 18 2019, 2:26pmGreat race last night folks. Well done Jody and co. Some scary marshals out there to.

I may have misplaced a white t-shirt with my race number still on it at the finish line. If it turns up let me know.

Thanks again. See y'all next week hopefully.
Andrew HanneyJul 18 2019, 2:43pmWell done Jody on a super RD debut. You looked far too relaxed when I saw you, but thats the way its supposed to be. Well done also to your crew, everything went to plan, and fair play specially to your summit marhshal, it wasn't a great spot to be standing around and they were very cheery despite the wind and rain.
Joseph BoyleJul 18 2019, 2:47pmI’d just like to thank all the volunteers for their help in this year’s Ayling Abyss race. I don’t want to go through the full list of names or to pick anyone out individually, but between them all they made the night run so smoothly right from the start and slotted into their roles so quickly. It always amazes me that for a totally volunteer organisation, how professionally the races are run and at the same time in such a friendly and welcoming manner.

Anyone who hasn’t volunteered yet, you really don’t know how much you are missing out on in relation to the ethos of the association, so please put your name down straight away to find out for yourself.

I’d also like to thank all the runners who seemed to really enjoy the route, well at least 10 minutes after they finished anyway. One of the highlights is seeing the juniors enjoying it so much.

A few people of note outside the team, some of them, without whom this race would not go ahead.
1.The local farmer who was so kind in providing his field as a carpark free of charge, all monies collected at the gate will be donated to a local charity designated by him.
2.The committee for all their support and assistance in getting permits from the relevant authorities.
3.Pluck’s in Kilmacanogue for providing car parking for carpooling and for the after-race nourishment, I hope it was nice.
Joseph BoyleJul 18 2019, 2:52pmDave, I think I have your teeshirt in my car, I picked up a white one on the ground behind my car last night. I'll give it to Brendan if you want as I can't make Brockagh next week.
Alan KilbrideJul 18 2019, 3:28pmThanks to all the volunteers for an amazing race yesterday, what a club!!
Brian KitsonJul 19 2019, 12:57amStill buzzing after that. Thanks so very much all.

I put up a report.
John MurrayJul 19 2019, 7:32am@Brian - Love reading these reports, another cracker once again! :)
Conor O'FarrellJul 19 2019, 9:42amHi All

All early start results should now be resolved.

Thanks to Joe for an epic race, I only wish I could have given it my all until the finish. Thanks to Laura and David for escorting me back for a bit, I managed to hobble the rest of the way. I'll be back soon enough to attack this route.

Con
Nigel McCabeJul 19 2019, 9:45amThanks to all for a great race..
Who found the downhill part of route! :)
I need to brush up on my map reading skills....
John McCannJul 19 2019, 11:25pmBrilliantly organised race Jody, well done to you and all your volunteers. Special mention to Trish for braving the elements on top of Djouce and of course Alan for the devising the route. My favourite race of the year so far.
Joseph BoyleJul 26 2019, 10:52amJust to confirm that the proceedings collected for parking in the farmer's field, have been donated to the Powerscourt Ploughing Society at his request.