Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: Rusty Madra on March 16, 2013
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I'll kick this off with mine: anyone fancy a 26 miler tomorrow morning? 17th March: meet by the Colloseum, Rome, at 9:30 ;D
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yeah sure, i'll be the one in the high heels ::)
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Just posting so I will get updates on this thread.
Have fun Rusty.
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Me too
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posting so I will be notified.
ALSO!
Monday morning tow path from cutters warf to either shaws bridge or the giants ring if anyone fancies it. planning on being at cutters for 10am.
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Anyone doin the Jaffa cake mud madness??
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Aye... I'm in for it... After doing Toughguy it shouldn't be too bad hopefully!
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Aye heard that toughguy is tight alright. I'm in the 11 am one which one you in?
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Haven't entered yet but said to a friend I'd do it with him. My lasting memory of Toughguy was climbing out of a frozen lake with ice floating on its surface and crawling into a tunnel not much wider than my shoulders... Only to be repeatedly electrocuted as I climbed through lol! ... Gonna check out the website here and book the time off work. Let u know which one I'm in, one thing I did learn at Toughguy was that these events are often more enjoyable and manageable in small teams... Maybe get an NI-Wild one going. Theres nothing worse than losing a shoe under 4ft of mud only to find your alone and stuck in the mud!
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Aye I know what u mean, when I entered I couldn't get any of my mates to do it, they all think I'm mad. Gonna just fire on and hope for the best!
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Rusty how did ya get on at mud madness?
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Me and a friend just entered the mourne way 10km in June. I persuaded her with the promise of a country fried chicken after!
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I'm tempted to do the mourne way half marathon, but more likely to try the 10k, would you stretch as far as a KFC Big Daddy box meal ?
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Half marathon was talked about but my knee gives my jip after 8/9 miles (my excuse) I'm a country girl lol. KFC is a city thing. Sounds like a nice wee route from rostrevor,
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I'm having second thoughts after seeing the entry fees!
Entry Fees:
Mourne Way Ultra Marathon - 52 miles: £55.00
Mourne Way Marathon - 26 miles: £45.00
Mourne Way Half Marathon - 13 miles: £35.00
Mourne Way - 10K: £25.00
Mourne Way 5K: £20.00
Mourne Way Challenge Walk - 26 miles: £45.00
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That's why I started the ultra's... best value for money ;)
Have to miss Mourne Way this year, doesn't time in well with other races. It is a top event though.
I'm having second thoughts after seeing the entry fees!
Entry Fees:
Mourne Way Ultra Marathon - 52 miles: £55.00
Mourne Way Marathon - 26 miles: £45.00
Mourne Way Half Marathon - 13 miles: £35.00
Mourne Way - 10K: £25.00
Mourne Way 5K: £20.00
Mourne Way Challenge Walk - 26 miles: £45.00
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Aye £35 for the half marathon is steep but I also heard its a great event and the draw was the added scenery. Ultras sound way out if my league, I done the Belfast marathon once and swore I'd never ever do it again. Awful just awful.
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Do you get a free t shirt for those prices??
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No it's a tenner, needless to say I didn't get one
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At least with Runher you get a free tee
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I did Mourne Way half last year, 35 quids steep for sure,included in the goody bag was a 26extreme buff and other bits and bobs.alco free beer too :'( but we were bused from Rostrevor to Ott car park starting point.they used 5 big 53 seater coaches,so i guess they dont come cheap.It was good fun actually,and slightly surreal going down tiny roads through Attical to the start of a race.The race its self was great craic, Mourneman was on the Hen mtn feed station! :)the going on the mtn sections was pretty muddy but i got away with road shoes. I def recommend the half ,was great atmos with the other runners.Hope to do it this year, calf injury at minute though :( . PS the 10k at £25 is bad value i rekon, i did it two years ago,and again a bus transfer to leitrim Lodge was in the price.. happy running. :)
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That's good to know about the bus transfer and all, I'd heard it was a good race and I can see past the entry If it's well organised.
Hope the calf heals up
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Cheers Claire. Sure Give it a go. It was a blast. Ps a friend did the ultra 52 ish miles !!! Dont think he,s been the same since LOL ;D
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I'd struggle to drive 52 miles!
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Heading a run up and about divis later, around 50 minutes ish, probably around 4pm ish if anyone fancies it?
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Debating Wither to hit the 10k or the half marathon.... Whichever its an awesome day out in the hills. Last year I camped out in Kilbroney Park the evening before and strolled down after for the race. Might be an idea this year: have to see if I can manage it with work.
Instead of a tee-shirt they give u a medal and a 26 extreme buff. It's worth running just for the buff! :)
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Do the half its .better value. 10k is over too quick and feels like an anti climax,compared to the half. It feels like an adventure ;D