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What better way to fine tune your preparation for the 2009 Connemarathon than to test the course for yourself.
The 2009 Connemarathon Training Weekend will take place from Friday February 27th to Sunday March 1st in the beautiful suroundings of Delphi Mountain Resort. Hear from and run with former London & Berlin Marathon winner, Catherina McKiernan.
Delphi Mountain Resort is a truly unique place where you can completely escape, unwind, contemplate and relax. It is set within 400 acres of magical Connemara forest against a stunning backdrop of the Mweelrea and Twelve Bens mountain ranges.
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Friday February 27th Check in to Delphi Mountain Resort at your leisure
Optional Delphi Hill Walk – Delphi is surrounded by unspoilt mountains, lakes rivers and coast line. One of the best ways to take it all in is from the vantage point of a hill top. With a range of walking options on the door step from forested and river based valley walks, to smaller local peaks to some of the most rugged walking and mountain terrain in the country. There is something to suit everyone’s needs.
Saturday February 28th
7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
9.00 – 10.30 Bus departures for Connemarathon Test Run
Your options are limitless. All buses will drive the entire 39 mile loop taking in all three Connemarathon race routes Ultra, Full and Half marathons. You decide where you want to start your run. You choose the distance. You set your own pace. Everyone will finish at Peacockes between 14.00 and 15.00. Soup and sandwiches, tea and coffee served at Peacockes. Return by bus to Delphi Mountain Resort for some much needed rest and recuperation.
19.00 Running Seminar
Join in with our lively seminar featuring former London & Berlin Marathon winner, Catherina McKiernan, one of Ireland’s most respected marathoners. Catherina will give us a unique insight into her training tips and recomendations on preparation for your race. Catherina will be joined by International ultra-distance athlete, journalist and coach Mick Rice who has run the Connemarathon course more times than anyone. There will also be lots of information available on Physiotherapy, Nutrition and other running related issues. Race Director, Ray O’Connor will also be in attendance throughout the weekend for information and advise on his race, The Connemarathon.
21.00 Superb 3 course dinner.
Sunday March 1st
7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
Run the Doolough Valley with Catriona.
Time for a very social run with Catriona McKiernan. Set in probably the most spectacular area of Connemara, the Doolough Valley is a magnificant setting for a flat leisurely 6 mile run at a very easy pace.
12.00 Depart.
Price
e350 per person sharing
Includes, 2 nights B&B, bus transfers to and from the Connemarathon route, Lunch after run on Saturday, Running Seminar with Catriona McKiernan and guests, 3 course evening meal, Sunday warm down run and as much relaxation that you can pack in between (e320 per non runner sharing). Seminar sponsored by runireland.com
