Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Don’t let the fact that it’s on the northside put you off (although the traffic for us Southsiders is usually pretty dreadful). Howth is one of the few races where you can park, race, shower and go to the prizegiving all in the one place! Nice view from the top too!

The race starts off with a lap of the pitch, intended I think the spread everyone out. I overheard someone offering advice before the start of the race “run like the clappers as its very narrow and there is nowhere to pass once you get going”. Having not run this race before, and never being one to ignore advice, off I went, like the clappers for about 100 yards before my lungs went in contortions and I had to slow down… sprinter I am not. Nevertheless there were a good few speedies in the field (Paul, Keith and Barry were certainly in full flight!) as the line stretched ahead of me heading onto the trail.

So if you’re heading that way for the continuation of the IMRA Leinster League tonight then Good Luck! I might see you there!

-Aisling-

Image by John Shiels from start line of Howth last year. Don’t we look bemused?
Qoute is from Sarah Moore’s race report last year.