Dublin Marathon 2009 Thread - NO NUMBER SWAPS HERE

racheljev

Completely bricking it now. Didn't sleep great last night - spent the extra hour tossing and turning. Stomach playing up again so I think it's the immodium for me tonight. Legs feel really strange - almost fizzy, hope it's just pent up energy. Non first time marathoners - does it always feel like this or is it only the first time it completely takes over your every waking (and sleeping!) thought?!

rainbow kirby

racheljev wrote: »

Completely bricking it now. Didn't sleep great last night - spent the extra hour tossing and turning.

I'm exactly the same... won't sleep a wink tonight, I'm certain of that. *sigh*

911sc

Go and stretch your legs for few kms tonight, nice and easy.

TJC

Best of Luck to everyone tomorrow..
Hope you all enjoy your run and get your times,,
And hopefully the weather will pick up too,,

hawkwing

Folks,
Can anyone remember what the starting pens/waves are tomorrow as i can't. My number is green and i think i am in the second wave?? Is it sub330,sub 400,and 4h+? Thanks

Kissy Lips

hawkwing wrote: »

Folks,
Can anyone remember what the starting pens/waves are tomorrow as i can't. My number is green and i think i am in the second wave?? Is it sub330,sub 400,and 4h+? Thanks

3.30 - 4.15 for you champ!

ronanmac

Good luck tomorrow everyone and cheers for all the advice. Go n-eirí an t-ádh libh!

Krusty_Clown

rainbow kirby wrote: »

I'm exactly the same... won't sleep a wink tonight, I'm certain of that. *sigh*

Very few people do sleep properly the night before the race, which is why it's important to try and get some good sleep in the nights leading up to the race. Don't worry if you feel tired when you get up in the morning. Everyone else will too.

BeepBeep67

Good luck to everyone tomorrow, Newbies, Seasoned Pros and Pacers. I'm sure there'll be Highs and Lows, PB's, DNF's and Hittin' the Walls just remember to smile - the cameras will be out in force. I'm there just after 21 miles (bike and bright yellow jacket), I'll be waving Jellies at Boards and Bray Runners vests and I won't be offended if you tell me to p**s off :rolleyes:.
Have a great race and enjoy one and all.

Krusty_Clown

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

I'll be waving Jellies at Boards and Bray Runners vests and pacers and I won't be offended if you tell me to p**s off :rolleyes:

Fixed it for you.

AdrianII

now are people getting into town tomorrow morning. Im coming from northside and i imagine the diversions will be all over the place.
whats the best time to get therre at?

BeepBeep67

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Fixed it for you.

Double helpings for the pacers of course

hawkwing

AdrianII wrote: »

now are people getting into town tomorrow morning. Im coming from northside and i imagine the diversions will be all over the place.
whats the best time to get therre at?

Ordered a taxi for 0720 from D15,should get close enough in and in plenty of time.

scottreynolds

I'm disappointed now that I don't have a boards jersey...... I would have loved some free sweets.


As for travel plans it appears that there are rolling road closures so check the website if you are unsure. I'm disappointed there's no special trains for me from Portmarnock.

rainbow kirby

AdrianII wrote: »

now are people getting into town tomorrow morning. Im coming from northside and i imagine the diversions will be all over the place.
whats the best time to get therre at?

I'm getting the first red line Luas at 7, hoping to get a taxi from Abbey St to as close to the start as I can.

Bally8

Slighlty nervous about the chip on my number, it seems to be detaching itself along the top. Hope it doesnt come away during the run.

eliwallach

scottreynolds wrote: »

I'm disappointed now that I don't have a boards jersey...... I would have loved some free sweets.

I do scrottey, but I don't think I'll be wearing it . You are pretty exposed in a singlet if things go belly-up on the Merrion Rd. I'll be wearing a running top (in the boards colours, though).

Salty Dog

Bally8 wrote: »

Slighlty nervous about the chip on my number, it seems to be detaching itself along the top. Hope it doesnt come away during the run.

put some sellotape around the edging and that should keep it in place.

Krusty_Clown

Salty Dog wrote: »

put some sellotape around the edging and that should keep it in place.

Or fasten it with a safety pin.

ergo

anyone going to the official post-race party later on tomorrow evening...?

it seems a bit pricey at €20 but I was told it's "really good"

I know I know, I should probably be tucked up in bed by now and not posting on boards or soon anyway but I won't be sleeping for a while, it really is like the night before Christmas (or as close as it gets for an adult to that feeling!)

doughef

some people appear to be posting "from the future"

Ensure that you have your clocks put back dudes

DublinDilbert

Good luck everyone running tomorrow.... should be a good day out

Lemon

Best of luck to everyone running tomorrow
I can't wait to get going!

DublinDilbert

Lemon wrote: »

Best of luck to everyone running tomorrow
I can't wait to get going!

Yea sleeping tonight might be the issue

Lemon

I don't foresee much sleep happening for me tonight! Mixture of excitement and anticipation and.......terror:o

actwithoutwords

Nervous as hell.
Have had a niggle in my groin since lugging bags to Dublin on Friday morning. Which has meant I've felt fragile the last few days. Nerves aren't helping it either. Once I get going in the morning it could all be fine, hopefully, but in the meantime, I don't know if I'll last 26 miles or 200 yards. Eek.
Best of luck everybody. Have a great day.

uglyjohn

good luck everyone, hope you all have a great day.

yermandan

anyone else still up?? I'm so nervous

rainbow kirby

Yeah I'm still awake, and full of nervous energy...

yermandan

Is that what that is???!! My first Marathon so i've no idea what this is supposed to feel like..Imagining getting over the finish line is keeping me occupied!!! That, and digesting pasta!