Dublin Marathon 2010

The Hammer · 26-07-2010 9:28am

RayCun wrote: »

Yes, four pacers at each of the following times - 3.00, 3.15, 3.30, 3.45, 4.00 and 4.30

24 people to do pacing, hope they can get the numbers.

Krusty_Clown · 26-07-2010 10:39am

3 stars (average)

The Hammer wrote: »

24 people to do pacing, hope they can get the numbers.

Well, there are 16 pacers in place so far (and a couple of backups), so well on the way. The tough one to fill will be sub 3, but there's already one runner in place, with almost three months to go, so great progress.

puredub · 26-07-2010 10:49am

liamo123 wrote: »

Hi all..Ran dublin last year and hoping to do so again this time ( if Im able after Berlin in September ).. When entering I was redirected to Active.com...Its 70 euro to enter atm which ive no problem with but then I c there's a 5.60 processing fee on top of that..

Was that processing fee there last year ? I could b wrong but Dublin seems to b the only European marathon where a processing fee applys..

yes it was there last year,having done marathons around the world Dublin is one of the most expensive and you get no value for your money,The organisers need to give a little more value in the race packs,although they will tell you that it is expensive to run which is a load of codswallop,what are sponsors for !!! rip off ireland is alive and well with the organisers of the dublin city marathon,even the after marathon food sucks ,give us value for money :

donothoponpop · 26-07-2010 10:55am

4 stars (good)

The Hammer wrote: »

are they doing pacers for the DCM this year?

As Krusty points out, we've three months to go, and most of the pacers in place already (I'm organizing pacers this year). If the race was run tomorrow, I'd be very confident we could do a great job, using just those who have volunteered to pace for this 2010 run. The bigger volumes of runners have all four pacing slots each filled already (for the sub 4 and sub 4:30 pace bands). There are two quality pacers each for 3:45 and 3:30, and three in place for 3:15. Given that last years marathon was run with two pacers per band (and inexperienced pacers at that), we're in a much better position than last year, and know which areas we can improve in. We could do with another (at least) sub 3 pacer, but the lad who is place is a very experienced club runner (as well as being the nicest guy on the planet, important when you need banter to take your mind off the pain after 20+ miles), so if push came to shove, could pace this group solo (just making the point; it won't come to that on the day).

There are still three months to go, so if anyone feels they might be interested in pacing one of the remaining pacing slots (listed below), please contact me with your details/questions, thanks:)

Slots available:
3:00 (Having previously ran sub 2:48) x3

3:15 (Having previously ran sub 2:56) x1

3:30 (Having previously ran sub 3:06) x2

3:45 (Having previously ran sub 3:19) x2

4:00 Full

4:30 Full

louthandproud · 26-07-2010 2:56pm

4 stars (good)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

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Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|

Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k amd my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

rofno1 · 26-07-2010 3:16pm

4 stars (good)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

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Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k amd my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

TFBubendorfer · 27-07-2010 8:56am

4 stars (good)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

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Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

mitresize5 · 27-07-2010 9:37am

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

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Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

gowayuwilya · 27-07-2010 12:07pm

hello,training to run my first marathon in Dublin and was wondering are there pacesetters with baloons etc. like you'd see in some other marathons I've been told about?While [EMAIL="i@m"]i'm[/EMAIL] here are there energy bars, fruit etc at the water stations?

Krusty_Clown · 27-07-2010 12:15pm

3 stars (average)

gowayuwilya wrote: »

hello,training to run my first marathon in Dublin and was wondering are there pacesetters with baloons etc. like you'd see in some other marathons I've been told about?While [EMAIL="i@m"]i'm[/EMAIL] here are there energy bars, fruit etc at the water stations?

Yes, there will be pacers, organized by our very own Donothoponpop (taking the batton from the prodigious Amadeus). Many of the pacers are regular posters / contributors on Boards. The aim is to have 4 pacers at each of the following time slots: 3.00 / 3.15 / 3.30 / 3.45 / 4.00 / 4.30

The organizers have not announced their sponsors/nutrition etc, but in previous years it was Club Energise sports drink (bottles), High5 gels, and bottled water (if I remember correctly). No energy bars or fruit, save what's handed out by the generous public.

brophya2007 · 27-07-2010 12:40pm

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

The aim is to have 4 pacers at each of the following time slots: 3.00 / 3.15 / 3.30 / 3.45 / 4.00 / 4.30

No pacers for 4.15 - i'll just have to change my goal

ELFOYZER · 27-07-2010 12:44pm

Hey Krusty, On the pacing subject, are there any plans to have pacers at the Frank Duffy 10 miler and/or half marathon from the race series?

donothoponpop · 27-07-2010 12:47pm

4 stars (good)

ELFOYZER wrote: »

Hey Krusty, On the pacing subject, are there any plans to have pacers at the Frank Duffy 10 miler and/or half marathon from the race series?

Yeah Krusty, whats the story? <puts feet up and awaits...>

No pacers for the 10, pacers for 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00 for the half

MaroonTam · 27-07-2010 1:01pm

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

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Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

Ok, time to commit... shooting for 3:15 for my first marathon. Might revise down to 3:20

gowayuwilya · 27-07-2010 1:29pm

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Yes, there will be pacers, organized by our very own Donothoponpop (taking the batton from the prodigious Amadeus). Many of the pacers are regular posters / contributors on Boards. The aim is to have 4 pacers at each of the following time slots: 3.00 / 3.15 / 3.30 / 3.45 / 4.00 / 4.30

The organizers have not announced their sponsors/nutrition etc, but in previous years it was Club Energise sports drink (bottles), High5 gels, and bottled water (if I remember correctly). No energy bars or fruit, save what's handed out by the generous public.

cheers krusty

Krusty_Clown · 27-07-2010 2:35pm

3 stars (average)

donothoponpop wrote: »

Yeah Krusty, whats the story? <puts feet up and awaits...>

I'm like your PR guy. I do the talking, so you can sit on your a$$ and roll around in the money.

donothoponpop · 27-07-2010 2:49pm

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I'm like your PR guy. I do the talking, so you can sit on your a$$ and roll around in the money.

"Dance, PR monkey, dance" <stands on gold throne and dangles new Garmin above KC>

(I'll never be rich in my life, but this is how I picture rich people live;))

Timmaay · 27-07-2010 3:12pm

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
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Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

I'm not planning on doing a major lot of training for this, starting from scratch 8wks before hand, lets hope I can keep injury at bay!

RubyK · 28-07-2010 12:12pm

4 stars (good)

It's a bit late asking now, as I've already signed up, but what is the course like? I don't know Dublin at all. Is it flat enough? What are the toughest parts to be aware of? I'm after getting a hit of nerves today about it

donothoponpop · 28-07-2010 12:22pm

4 stars (good)

RubyK wrote: »

It's a bit late asking now, as I've already signed up, but what is the course like? I don't know Dublin at all. Is it flat enough? What are the toughest parts to be aware of? I'm after getting a hit of nerves today about it

It's a flat course (dodges rotten tomatoes thrown by amadeus and other Strawberry Half-ers;)). The worst of the hills is a slow drag from 17-19miles: steep 40m section at milltown, gradual long incline at Clonskeagh, which culminates in a steep-ish 100m before Foster's Ave. A lot of runners dislike the long Crumlin road mid-section (where the wind can be against you), and some say the ramp at 22 miles at UCD is tough (in reality, anything at 22 miles is tough).

That's the worst parts IMHO, in general its a great course, with plenty to keep your interest. Crowds are meritorious, its certainly flat enough to be a PB-type course. Copacetic cameraderie.

Peckham · 28-07-2010 12:23pm

RubyK wrote: »

It's a bit late asking now, as I've already signed up, but what is the course like? I don't know Dublin at all. Is it flat enough? What are the toughest parts to be aware of? I'm after getting a hit of nerves today about it

It's not exactly as flat as a pancake, but at the same time isn't too hilly either. In terms of hills, there are really two points where these come into effect:

1) From around mile 12 to mile 13 there's a long drag up through Crumlin. It's not exactly a hill, but is an incline none the less and can be draining as it's invariably into the wind and is a bit dull in terms of scenery.

2) Around miles 18-19 there are two inclines up to the top of Fosters Avenue that are tough because of where they come in the race. Again, not exactly problematic in themselves, but can catch people out.

I'm certain there have been some course profiles floating around these parts - am sure someone less lazy than me will point them out.

meathcountysec · 28-07-2010 12:23pm

4 stars (good)

RubyK wrote: »

It's a bit late asking now, as I've already signed up, but what is the course like? I don't know Dublin at all. Is it flat enough? What are the toughest parts to be aware of? I'm after getting a hit of nerves today about it

Route profile in mapmyrun.com

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/dublin/717125667978841418

tunguska · 28-07-2010 12:33pm

4 stars (good)

RubyK wrote: »

It's a bit late asking now, as I've already signed up, but what is the course like? I don't know Dublin at all. Is it flat enough? What are the toughest parts to be aware of? I'm after getting a hit of nerves today about it

Ignorance is bliss Rubyk...........But since you asked: The lads have already mentioned the drag from crumlin to the walkinstown roundabout and the climb at roebuck hill. But theres also a doozey of a hill when youre coming out of chapelizod, around about the 10mile mark.

Krusty_Clown · 28-07-2010 12:43pm

3 stars (average)

Probably shouldn't spoil the surprise, but...

donothoponpop · 28-07-2010 12:43pm

4 stars (good)

tunguska wrote: »

Ignorance is bliss Rubyk...........But since you asked: The lads have already mentioned the drag from crumlin to the walkinstown roundabout and the climb at roebuck hill. But theres also a doozey of a hill when youre coming out of chapelizod, around about the 10mile mark.

Wow, you're right! It's so early in the race it never registers with me:o

BTW: entry is currently €70, but will go up to €80 in a few days time, for those who are still on the fence here.

RubyK · 28-07-2010 1:52pm

4 stars (good)

Thanks everyone

I'd prefer to know the worst, let my mind go into overdrive, and then on the day it won't be quite as bad as I've imagined it to be. That's what I'm praying for anyway!

Krusty_Clown · 28-07-2010 2:07pm

3 stars (average)

RubyK wrote: »

on the day it won't be quite as bad as I've imagined it to be.

It'll be the best experience of your life! Or the worst... I can't remember which.

RubyK · 28-07-2010 2:08pm

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

It'll be the best experience of your life! Or the worst... I can't remember which.

I'd say a bit of both!

tunguska · 28-07-2010 2:18pm

4 stars (good)

RubyK wrote: »

I'd say a bit of both!

Not at all. Its no big deal. This is why I say to run 26miles in training, take fear out of the equation, You'll get to the start line and will be brimming with confidence.

Peckham · 28-07-2010 2:42pm

...and we've all forgotten about the bridge over the canal with a mile or so to go. It even looks scary running towards it!

tunguska · 28-07-2010 3:00pm

4 stars (good)

Peckham wrote: »

...and we've all forgotten about the bridge over the canal with a mile or so to go. It even looks scary running towards it!

Jaysus Id forgotten about that, bit of a killer alright at that point in the race.

donothoponpop · 28-07-2010 3:02pm

4 stars (good)

Peckham wrote: »

...and we've all forgotten about the bridge over the canal with a mile or so to go. It even looks scary running towards it!

A good friend of mine blew up here in 2008. It took all my hill-running skills to hit that ascent quickly, and slip by him before he might notice, and get second wind*. It wouldn't even register as a wrinkle when you drive over it, but is many a runners' Everest!

(*He's since whipped me in every hill race after!;))

Krusty_Clown · 28-07-2010 3:09pm

3 stars (average)

Not hills, but... I found the speed bumps down Nutley Lane (as you pass RTE) to be a killer the year I raced it. Also crossing the traffic Island at the UCD flyover. Only 6 inches high, but they felt like a mountain at the time!

plodder · 28-07-2010 3:17pm

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Not hills, but... I found the speed bumps down Nutley Lane (as you pass RTE) to be a killer the year I raced it. Also crossing the traffic Island at the UCD flyover. Only 6 inches high, but they felt like a mountain at the time!

Was going to mention them as well. From that point, even the camber in the road had me tottering towards the edge of it.

But, it's really that climb up Roebuck, where it starts to get hairy. It's useful to know where the other climbs are so you can pace yourself right, but they shouldn't take that much out of you.

RedB · 28-07-2010 3:19pm

4 stars (good)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
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Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
Sub 3.30|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
|||
|||
|||
|||
Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

TFBubendorfer · 28-07-2010 3:27pm

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Also crossing the traffic Island at the UCD flyover. Only 6 inches high, but they felt like a mountain at the time!

Yup, I ran the long way round it last year - my legs were shot and I couldn't lift my knees properly, so I decided to no try and jump onto it, I would probably have ended up doing a very painful belly flop.

Krusty_Clown · 28-07-2010 3:31pm

3 stars (average)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
|||
|||
Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!
Sub 3.15|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
Sub 3.30|||
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
|||
|||
|||
|||
Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

Added 3:15 group, and moved sub 3:30 runners.

opus · 28-07-2010 3:36pm

3 stars (average)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
|||
|||
Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|

Sub 3.15|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|

Sub 3:30|||
3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
sub 3:30|kingQuez| 3rd Marathon, PB is 3:30:05
3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
|||
|||
|||
|||
Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

Krusty_Clown · 28-07-2010 3:52pm

3 stars (average)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
|||
|||
Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|

Sub 3.15|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)

Sub 3:30|||
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
|||
|||
|||
|||
Sub 4.00|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

Opus, you promoted poor Diggy78, and deleted poor Krusty!

opus · 28-07-2010 3:53pm

3 stars (average)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Opus, you promoted poor Diggy78, and deleted poor Krusty!

Oops sorry

RayCun · 28-07-2010 6:28pm

4 stars (good)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
|||
Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|

Sub 3.15|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)

Sub 3:30|||
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
|||
Sub 3:45|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
|||
Sub 4.00|||
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

RayCun · 28-07-2010 6:29pm

4 stars (good)

Added a sub 3.45 group, since there's a pace group for that time

Condo131 · 29-07-2010 8:19am

4 stars (good)

Entry fee goes up from 17:00 on Sunday next, €70 (€75.60 inc Active Europe fee) to €80 (€86.40).

opus · 29-07-2010 9:57am

3 stars (average)

Condo131 wrote: »

Entry fee goes up from 17:00 on Sunday next, €70 (€75.60 inc Active Europe fee) to €80 (€86.40).

You can always just email them & ask for an entry form to be posted out to save that extra fee from Active Europe. The email address is office@dublinmarathon.ie.

Rebelrunner · 29-07-2010 10:03am

2 stars (poor)

Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
|||
Sub 3.00|||
Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
2.55|smmoore79||
2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|

Sub 3.15|||
3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.

Sub 3:30|||
3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22,

|
3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD

||||
3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
|||
Sub 3:45|||
3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
|||
Sub 4.00|||
3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying

|
3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
Sub 4.30|||
4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

Going for a Finish|||
4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.

liamo123 · 29-07-2010 3:55pm

3 stars (average)

Ran Dublin last year for the 1st time and hoping to do so again in October.

Overall it was a great experience but I got caught out badly with the following:

1: The hill from Chapelizod to Inchicore knocked the stuffing completely out of me. I'd never been on that road before and badly underestimated the incline. It took me a number of miles to recover. Found the other hills ok.

2: For anyone who has'nt run Dublin before I strongly suggest u experiment with Club Energiser on some of ur LSR's. I found it very sweet and heavy. Its not like powerade or gatorade and in my oponion wont agree with all. ( it defo did'nt agree with me !!! )

pgmcpq · 29-07-2010 7:55pm

liamo123 wrote: »

2: For anyone who has'nt run Dublin before I strongly suggest u experiment with Club Energiser on some of ur LSR's. I found it very sweet and heavy. Its not like powerade or gatorade and in my oponion wont agree with all. ( it defo did'nt agree with me !!! )

Thanks - that was one of the many questions I have been gathering ! That's the standard sports drink at all stops. Since we are on the subject - are they still giving out water in bottles or have they switched to cups ?

And also .... *slighly worried* why are the 3.30 pacers so into whip cracking - I want my pacers soothing, reassuring and inspirational ! At worst a "good cop/bad cop" deal.

digger2d2 · 29-07-2010 9:10pm

4 stars (good)

RayCun wrote: »

Added a sub 3.45 group, since there's a pace group for that time

You tempted to revise downwards RayCun?

liamo123 · 29-07-2010 9:25pm

3 stars (average)

pgmcpq wrote: »

Thanks - that was one of the many questions I have been gathering ! That's the standard sports drink at all stops. Since we are on the subject - are they still giving out water in bottles or have they switched to cups ?

And also .... *slighly worried* why are the 3.30 pacers so into whip cracking - I want my pacers soothing, reassuring and inspirational ! At worst a "good cop/bad cop" deal.

Last year they gave out water is bottles which was great so hopefully they wont change this..

Pacers seem to b very well organised this year. I think there's 4 pacers per time allotment.

My advice for what its worth is to get as near as possible to ur pacer at the start which is not as easy as it seems!! During marathon stay as close to them as u can.. Chances are at some stage ul go through a bad patch (it happens us all).. if u have to ease off try and stay within visual contact of ur pacers and when ur feeling better ( which will happen too) slowly reattach urself to them..

Piece of cake!!!

village runner · 29-07-2010 11:02pm

pgmcpq wrote: »

And also .... *slighly worried* why are the 3.30 pacers so into whip cracking - I want my pacers soothing, reassuring and inspirational ! At worst a "good cop/bad cop" deal.

I paced 3.30 last year so I dont understand your comment. I know what its like to be struggling so whip cracking aint my thing. If i see anyone easing off I will give him any help i can.
I would like you to explain hte comment out of interest and maybe i might learn.
Now the last 800metres is differnt. If i can get a runner over the line in sub 3.30 I will use anything I can.