Barcelona marathon 6/3/11

Brianderunner

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The olympic stadium is up a b*tch of a hill in parc montjuic. I might leave the breakfast run off for this reason even if i'd only be jogging it. Its a bit early for me too

Kissy Lips

Alexandra Defeated Temperature wrote: »

Cool that is four so far then including christeb.

Im also on that flight, anyone else looking to share a Taxi? Perhaps get a 7-8 seater taxi?

rovers_runner

My Barca hopes are still alive as today
after a week of agony I got my shoulder
popped back into place.
Seems I mangled my arm/shoulder during my 18m last sat.
Socket out of place which nearly ruined the tendons.
Ran 6 Sunday without coping it and have been
in agony from Mon until today.

Moral of the story:
Don't carry a bottle for over an hour
if your gait/upper body strength is dodgy

Never trust a gp to fix you properly!
Although vast quantities of drugs are welcome.

Rant over

Krusty_Clown

Brianderunner wrote: »

The olympic stadium is up a b*tch of a hill in parc montjuic.

I would've said it was a gentle hill (73m climb) but one man's poison and all that. Certainly if you don't like hills, it's one to give a miss, and you won't be missing out on too much.

We headed to the Placa de la Sagrada Familia in the afternoon, and that was a hell of a lot more strenuous (but infinitely more incredible).

By the way, it's difficult to get an early morning breakfast in Barcelona, if you're staying in a hotel. Best to have some bagels and cereal on the ready.

Kissy Lips

Alexandra Defeated Temperature wrote: »

Cool that is four so far then including christeb.

Im on the 5.20 flight too. Would anybody else like to share a taxi to the expo or else get a 7-8 seater taxi?

hf4z6sqo7vjngi

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Kissy Lips wrote: »

Im on the 5.20 flight too. Would anybody else like to share a taxi to the expo or else get a 7-8 seater taxi?

Yeah the more the merrier. Just keep an eye out for people who look like runners:)

Macanri

Maybe someone can confirm this:

I was looking at the aid stations on the marathon website; they are not giving out gels! Is this correct?

I wonder did they give them out last year?

RacoonQueen

I dont' think they did. They had oranges and bananas at aid stations though.

Krusty_Clown

Macanri wrote: »

Maybe someone can confirm this:

I was looking at the aid stations on the marathon website; they are not giving out gels! Is this correct?

I wonder did they give them out last year?

Nope. They did give out cups and bottles of Powerade though. I see Powerade is a sponsor this year too, so I presume it's the same.

Macanri

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I dont' think they did. They had oranges and bananas at aid stations though.

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Nope. They did give out cups and bottles of Powerade though. I see Powerade is a sponsor this year too, so I presume it's the same.

Thanks for the swift reply guys - Now I can go to bed and worry about my gel strategy, that I had thought up until yesterday, I had well planned out!!


Re the Powerade - would this be any way as effective as taking a gel? I know it would be a little risky to now consider taking lots of this on board having not tried it during long runs. I would imagine you would require a fair volume of Powerade to provide as much carbohaydrate as say a isogel.

Is it normal practice for major marathons to give or not to give gels out during the race?

Krusty_Clown

Macanri wrote: »

Thanks for the swift reply guys - Now I can go to bed and worry about my gel strategy, that I had thought up until yesterday, I had well planned out!!


Re the Powerade - would this be any way as effective as taking a gel? I know it would be a little risky to now consider taking lots of this on board having not tried it during long runs. I would imagine you would require a fair volume of Powerade to provide as much carbohaydrate as say a isogel.

Is it normal practice for major marathons to give or not to give gels out during the race?

I would never put my faith in the gels handed out during a marathon. You just can't count on them having a brand you can stomach, or if/where they are going to distribute them. Dublin is the only marathon I have participated in that hands out gels at pretty regular intervals. Berlin had one gel station at around mile 18, but it was more of a sponsorship thing, than anything particularly useful (they were handing out lots of Power gels, but no water to wash them down). Don't remember any, in NY. Find the brand you like, bring em with you. Anything else is just tempting fate.

milosh

My Barcelona dream is over as of this weekend. I tore my calf muscle 5 weeks ago - stupid hill repeats session that I pushed far too hard on. The physio (who has been brilliant) thought I might be able to get back for this weekend. I got out today. I felt fine for the first 5 miles but I only got 7 in before I had to stop exhausted. Its amazing how quickly you lose your Marathon fitness.

I'm heartbroken (mainly because I'm so tight with money!!) but I'm looking forward to heading over for the weekend anyway. I'll probably bring my runners to do the Breakfast run but after that plan to find a good spot to cheer on all the boardsies home. Roll on a May Marathon - probably Kildare, and a real assault on a sub 3:30 DCM.

rainbow kirby

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Really sorry to hear that

SharkTale

Have we picked a venue for post marathon run on the Sunday,

menoscemo

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SharkTale wrote: »

Have we picked a venue for post marathon run on the Sunday,

Looks like everyone has agreed to the George Payne (same as last year apparently).

How has the training gone? What's the target?

SharkTale

menoscemo wrote: »

Looks like everyone has agreed to the George Payne (same as last year apparently).

How has the training gone? What's the target?

George Payne it is then,

Training has gone well (knee acting up a bit a the moment, so trying not to force it so late in the day).

Looking forward to Barcelona now.... anything under 3.45 will be great :rolleyes:

menoscemo

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SharkTale wrote: »

George Payne it is then,

Training has gone well (knee acting up a bit a the moment, so trying not to force it so late in the day).

Looking forward to Barcelona now.... anything under 3.45 will be great :rolleyes:

Cool. There's a fair chance I'll be running around that time myself given the 50k at the weekend being still in the legs (was hoping to go sub 3;30, but i'm not sure that'll be possible anymore). If you want to PM me your number I'll maybe meet up with you ebfore the race?

liamo123

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Macanri wrote: »

Will go out with the 3hr pacers and see how long I can hold on for. I will be wearing the Raheny running gear, so if you see me say Hi!

I'l b lurking around the 3 hr pacers at the start also......Will c u there

theboyblunder

liamo123 wrote: »

I'l b lurking around the 3 hr pacers at the start also......Will c u there

i'll be lurking too, red hair, number 1162, luminous green top.

should be easy to spot

hot to trot

Is it recovery refreshments at the George Payne after the race or later in the evening? Dont want to be the only one there.

Also are people meeting up at the expo or doing the morning run?

I will be wearing a irish tricolour vest and white skirt so please introduce yourselves if you see me .

christeb

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I presume it's straight back to hotel, shower change and then out to the George Payne? I'd anticipate being there by 2 or so at the latest

hot to trot

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I'm over with Aer Lingus on Friday evening back on Monday morning. Think there's a couple more from here on my flights.

RQ im on the aerlingus flight at 5.50pm Friday

rovers_runner

hot to trot wrote: »

Is it recovery refreshments at the George Payne after the race or later in the evening? Dont want to be the only one there.

Also are people meeting up at the expo or doing the morning run?

I will be wearing a irish tricolour vest and white skirt so please introduce yourselves if you see me .

HTT, you starting off near the 4:30 or 4:00 pacers?
I was going to wear that tricolour vest but weather promised fine so may need something different thats light, that irishfit top doesn't see chaff proof for the men....

menoscemo

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christeb wrote: »

I presume it's straight back to hotel, shower change and then out to the George Payne? I'd anticipate being there by 2 or so at the latest

+1

Krusty_Clown

christeb wrote: »

I presume it's straight back to hotel, shower change and then out to the George Payne? I'd anticipate being there by 2 or so at the latest

You might have to make your own fun for a few hours. I went there last year after the race and the place was empty (and no sign of RacoonQueen anywhere:eek:). Went back that evening and met Hot2Trot for a pint before she had to run for a plane, and the place was a lot more lively.

menoscemo

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Krusty_Clown wrote: »

You might have to make your own fun for a few hours. I went there last year after the race and the place was empty (and no sign of RacoonQueen anywhere:eek:). Went back that evening and met Hot2Trot for a pint before she had to run for a plane, and the place was a lot more lively.

I'll be there at 2 and I guarantee Brianderunner will too. Nothing like an all day session after a marathon :pac:

hf4z6sqo7vjngi

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christeb wrote: »

I presume it's straight back to hotel, shower change and then out to the George Payne? I'd anticipate being there by 2 or so at the latest

+2 rehydration after the marathon is very important:rolleyes:

RacoonQueen

hot to trot wrote: »

RQ im on the aerlingus flight at 5.50pm Friday

Coolskies same as me. I'll pm you my number and see you at the airport.

I'll probably be heading to the expo on Saturday as well, I'm bringing an almost empty suitcase(shopping my legs off on Saturday) with no running gear so no brekkie run for me. I have fond memories of the free pasta they gave us last year so I'm going in for my free lunch! :pac:

RacoonQueen

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

You might have to make your own fun for a few hours. I went there last year after the race and the place was empty (and no sign of RacoonQueen anywhere:eek:). Went back that evening and met Hot2Trot for a pint before she had to run for a plane, and the place was a lot more lively.

You didn't make it worth my while thats why I stood you up! :pac:

sarsfieldsrock

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hot to trot wrote: »

Is it recovery refreshments at the George Payne after the race or later in the evening? Dont want to be the only one there.

Also are people meeting up at the expo or doing the morning run?

I will be wearing a irish tricolour vest and white skirt so please introduce yourselves if you see me .

You should get a good cheering along the way so.
What is the reccommended apparel for this race? I presume that there is no need to pack the underarmour shirt or running tights?
I will sport the usual shirt so say hello if you see me. I will probably hit the George Payne as soon as possible after the race as well.

Oisin11178

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Doesnt look like ill be joining you boys afterall. Rang Aerlingus to see why i hadnt got my check in e-mail and i have no flights books according to them. I booked them on a 3v so ill have to wait till the morning and ring 3v.

menoscemo

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Oisin11178 wrote: »

Doesnt look like ill be joining you boys afterall. Rang Aerlingus to see why i hadnt got my check in e-mail and i have no flights books according to them. I booked them on a 3v so ill have to wait till the morning and ring 3v.

Christ man that's a bummer. Maybe put a messgae out on the main forum. There maybe someone who booked flights but can't go now and you could do a name swap for a small fee (think it's no more than €50).

Brianderunner

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menoscemo wrote: »

Christ man that's a bummer. Maybe put a messgae out on the main forum. There maybe someone who booked flights but can't go now and you could do a name swap for a small fee (think it's no more than €50).

Thats me on the way out. I'm booked on the ryanair afternoon saturday flight, but going from London on the fri now so i won't be using that flight, no bother doing a name change. That flights only 75 at the mo to book normally. I was aer lingus for the way back so cant help you there.

metamorphosis

I have ryan aer flights going from thurs - mon that i am not using so if you can swing that gimme a pm - all you have to do is pay for the name change since the flights would be going to waste anyway

menoscemo

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metamorphosis wrote: »

I have ryan aer flights going from thurs - mon that i am not using so if you can swing that gimme a pm - all you have to do is pay for the name change since the flights would be going to waste anyway

You're no showing again? :mad::mad::mad:

liamo123

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Oisin11178 wrote: »

Doesnt look like ill be joining you boys afterall. Rang Aerlingus to see why i hadnt got my check in e-mail and i have no flights books according to them. I booked them on a 3v so ill have to wait till the morning and ring 3v.

Oisin.. Ive a flight booked for Mrs L with Ryanair but she's now not travelling...travelling out Saturday morn and back Tuesday morn... Ur welcome to it if it can b of assistance...Not 2 well up on Ryanair's policy but I presume u should b able to change names for a fee.. Pm me with ur Email address if u want it and I'l forward it 2 u....

metamorphosis

menoscemo wrote: »

You're no showing again? :mad::mad::mad:

Im injured - haven't ran in almost 7 weeks. Got a new full time job last week, can't get the time off.

Such is life. That's why i haven't been around here much.

liamo123

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theboyblunder wrote: »

i'll be lurking too, red hair, number 1162, luminous green top.

should be easy to spot

Excellent I was'nt sure of ur plans... U can introduce yourself to us before u head off into the distance .. i'l b wearing a white Marie Keating Foundation top with Ireland written on the back...

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I have fond memories of the free pasta they gave us last year so I'm going in for my free lunch! :pac:

+ 1 on that..It's a nice touch from the organisators even if it takes ages to queue

dare2be

Number 4367

I'll b hanging about the 3hr pacers too no doubt.

Blue adidas trainers and probably blue ASics top.. Can't be missed!!

rainbow kirby

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#9755, will be trying to hang on to the 4 hour pacers like a limpet. You shall know me by the extremely short hair and super-dorky compression socks. :pac:

hot to trot

rovers_runner wrote: »

HTT, you starting off near the 4:30 or 4:00 pacers?
I was going to wear that tricolour vest but weather promised fine so may need something different thats light, that irishfit top doesn't see chaff proof for the men....

I was going to go with the 4 hour pacers but my latest strategy of reverse taper - doing a 50k the week before it , might scupper that a bit . I think I am in the 4 hour pen but will hang around the back and see what happens.
It is really a training run now , rather than a target race so I dont much mind how many hours on the feet I get. I just have to make it back to the hostel in time to shower and make the George by 2pm. Then have to sober up as I will have to drive back to Mayo at midnight and dont want to either fall asleep or be breathalyzed.

sarsfieldsrock

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No 9545.
Anyone else going over on the 10:05 Ryanair flight on Friday morning?
Are there pens for this?
I just put down 3:30 to 4:00 on the application. Do they hold you to that?

rainbow kirby

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sarsfieldsrock wrote: »

Anyone else going over on the 10:05 Ryanair flight on Friday morning?

Me and Menopause anyway, not sure who else.

rovers_runner

hot to trot wrote: »

I was going to go with the 4 hour pacers but my latest strategy of reverse taper - doing a 50k the week before it , might scupper that a bit . I think I am in the 4 hour pen but will hang around the back and see what happens.
It is really a training run now , rather than a target race so I dont much mind how many hours on the feet I get. I just have to make it back to the hostel in time to shower and make the George by 2pm. Then have to sober up as I will have to drive back to Mayo at midnight and dont want to either fall asleep or be breathalyzed.

Sounds good, well done with your 50k time, great going.
You're some woman to drive to Mayo that night!

I was hoping for a 4:15 pacer as there had been before I seem to recall.
I need to do 1st half much "quicker" than 2nd, but it seems to be 4:00 or 4:30 so may have to try to sit near 4:30 as long as I can.

menoscemo

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sarsfieldsrock wrote: »

No 9545.
Anyone else going over on the 10:05 Ryanair flight on Friday morning?
Are there pens for this?
I just put down 3:30 to 4:00 on the application. Do they hold you to that?

Yep me. I also put down 3:30 to 4:00. I am sure standing at the front of that pen won't dent your chances of sub 3:30. If the waves are anything like the Dublin half, getting to the front of a slower pen is actually better than being in the middle/back of a fster one.
Still undecided about what pace to go at. Like HTT I did the 50k at the weekend, but the legs weren't too bad tonight so sub 3:30 may still be a possibility.....No. 9709 will be wearing blue Boards AC singlet

Macanri

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I would never put my faith in the gels handed out during a marathon. You just can't count on them having a brand you can stomach, or if/where they are going to distribute them. Dublin is the only marathon I have participated in that hands out gels at pretty regular intervals. Berlin had one gel station at around mile 18, but it was more of a sponsorship thing, than anything particularly useful (they were handing out lots of Power gels, but no water to wash them down). Don't remember any, in NY. Find the brand you like, bring em with you. Anything else is just tempting fate.

Thanks for the advice Krusty.
I have dug up a different Hi5 belt which has a pouch and lots of places for the gels. I put 3 iso and 3 regular gels in it and brought it round the easy 5 miler tonight. It felt grand, mainly because I had the belt tighter this time comapred to last Saturdays run. So problem solved, happy days. Thanks again.

Macanri

milosh wrote: »

My Barcelona dream is over as of this weekend. I tore my calf muscle 5 weeks ago - stupid hill repeats session that I pushed far too hard on. The physio (who has been brilliant) thought I might be able to get back for this weekend. I got out today. I felt fine for the first 5 miles but I only got 7 in before I had to stop exhausted. Its amazing how quickly you lose your Marathon fitness.

I'm heartbroken (mainly because I'm so tight with money!!) but I'm looking forward to heading over for the weekend anyway. I'll probably bring my runners to do the Breakfast run but after that plan to find a good spot to cheer on all the boardsies home. Roll on a May Marathon - probably Kildare, and a real assault on a sub 3:30 DCM.

Sorry to hear that. Glad to hear you'll be there to cheer us on. And all the best for the training for Kildare.

liamo123 wrote: »

I'l b lurking around the 3 hr pacers at the start also......Will c u there

theboyblunder wrote: »

i'll be lurking too, red hair, number 1162, luminous green top. should be easy to spot

Good stuff lads, I am going to wear a white Raheny top, the 'Raheny' green strip on the front may be covered by the no. though "no. 1547". I will also be wearing a pair of blue and yellow, Adidas DCM09 shorts.

My thinking was to hang back a small bit from the pacers as it may be a bit croweded round them. I will hopefully cross the start line ~20 secs or so after them. Then all I have to do is make sure I cross the finish line ahead of them - easy peasy! NOT!

christeb wrote: »

I presume it's straight back to hotel, shower change and then out to the George Payne? I'd anticipate being there by 2 or so at the latest

menoscemo wrote: »

I'll be there at 2 and I guarantee Brianderunner will too. Nothing like an all day session after a marathon :pac:

Alexandra Defeated Temperature wrote: »

+2 rehydration after the marathon is very important:rolleyes:

I will hopefully be there around then too. See you all there! You will know me.... I will be walking like John Wayne.... "To hell I will"

sarsfieldsrock wrote: »

You should get a good cheering along the way so.
What is the reccommended apparel for this race? I presume that there is no need to pack the underarmour shirt or running tights?
I will sport the usual shirt so say hello if you see me. I will probably hit the George Payne as soon as possible after the race as well.

I will be bringing a light long sleeve top and a light pair of running tights, but I hope it won't be that cold.
Your usual top is a Tipp top, yea?

metamorphosis wrote: »

Im injured - haven't ran in almost 7 weeks. Got a new full time job last week, can't get the time off.

Such is life. That's why i haven't been around here much.

That's bad news man. Get well soon. Bummer, that's a long time to be injured. What did you do to yourself?

liamo123 wrote: »

Excellent I was'nt sure of ur plans... U can introduce yourself to us before u head off into the distance .. i'l b wearing a white Marie Keating Foundation top with Ireland written on the back...

Yea, I was reading tbb's log a few days ago - 6:42 pace will be a little quicker than the pacers will be going I would imagine. Fair play to you all the same tbb, you defo have a sub 3 in the bag. Savage runnning from you.

dare2be wrote: »

Number 4367

I'll b hanging about the 3hr pacers too no doubt.

Blue adidas trainers and probably blue ASics top.. Can't be missed!!

Cool. Hope to see you there.

sarsfieldsrock wrote: »

No 9545.
Anyone else going over on the 10:05 Ryanair flight on Friday morning?
Are there pens for this?
I just put down 3:30 to 4:00 on the application. Do they hold you to that?

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Me and Menopause anyway, not sure who else.

Me too! I'm thinking of wearing my CTC - Lost Sheep HIM Tracksuit top. I know Meno to see, so will look out for him at the airport.

This is all getting very real!!:D Won't be long now.

menoscemo

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Just checking a few weather forecasts there and it is looking very good for sunday morning.

Generally Sunny/part cloudy, 10-13ºC and very Light winds.

Perfect running conditions really.

racheljev

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Jeez I'm bricking it now. First time I've ever done a race where I'm nit going to it from my own place! Trying to work out if I should bring porridge in case I can't get it, if I need more glucose sweets cos I can't tolerate gels, and trying to ignore the persistent ache in my left leg - full blown taper madness for no 15400

rainbow kirby

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Have got another fcuking cold. FML