Barcelona marathon 6/3/11

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

racheljev wrote: »

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

They are not handing out gels but they are handing out fruit and nuts. I know in DCM last year when I got an orange square from a spectator at mile 18, it was the best thing ever!!

Oisin11178

4 stars (good)

No probs seeing me at the start in my tricoulour bib:D

RayCun

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Have got another fcuking cold. FML

It's Tuesday, race is Sunday, you'll be fine. You don't need to run at all between now and then.

Bally8

racheljev wrote: »

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

I find those instant porridge pots where you just add boiling water do the job rachel. Gross but handy to have and light to pack in your suitcase.

pgmcpq

Bib 4644

If you see me say hello. I hope to get to the George Payne but it may be tricky as I will be waiting on a 5 hour + finisher.

I will probably line up either a fair bit behind the 3.15 pacer. I'd like to stay out of the initial jockeying for position around the pace groups.

Bambaata

On the porridge front: I didnt bring any when i was there a few years back and the ones i did manage to find were muck. I was sorry i didnt bring a small amount of the ones i normally use!

rainbow kirby

4 stars (good)

Bambaata wrote: »

On the porridge front: I didnt bring any when i was there a few years back and the ones i did manage to find were muck. I was sorry i didnt bring a small amount of the ones i normally use!

Probably going to bring a few sachets of Quick Oats or something with me. Don't want to take any chances, I love my porridge!

racheljev

4 stars (good)

Grand so, a few sachets/tubs of instant porridge, 2 packets of glucose sweets, 1 bottle of suncream, vaseline, 2 pairs of runners, 2 running vests, 2 pairs of shorts, several pairs of socks, non chafing underwear, garmin, bib number print out, pace band, printout of route for OH and some form of tablet that will get rid of the nerves Anything I'm forgetting??? Oh yeah, my sanity :rolleyes:

shazkea

racheljev wrote: »

Grand so, a few sachets/tubs of instant porridge, 2 packets of glucose sweets, 1 bottle of suncream, vaseline, 2 pairs of runners, 2 running vests, 2 pairs of shorts, several pairs of socks, non chafing underwear, garmin, bib number print out, pace band, printout of route for OH and some form of tablet that will get rid of the nerves Anything I'm forgetting??? Oh yeah, my sanity :rolleyes:

Hat?- its the one I usually forget!

shazkea

Seriously jealous of everyone here . My packing will be very light as no gear needed!

Anyway best of luck to everyone and I will see you all in the pub afterwards.

RacoonQueen

racheljev wrote: »

Grand so, a few sachets/tubs of instant porridge, 2 packets of glucose sweets, 1 bottle of suncream, vaseline, 2 pairs of runners, 2 running vests, 2 pairs of shorts, several pairs of socks, non chafing underwear, garmin, bib number print out, pace band, printout of route for OH and some form of tablet that will get rid of the nerves Anything I'm forgetting??? Oh yeah, my sanity :rolleyes:

Beer money!

shazkea

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Beer money!

lol - that's why she's bringing OH

RacoonQueen

shazkea wrote: »

Seriously jealous of everyone here . My packing will be very light as no gear needed!

Anyway best of luck to everyone and I will see you all in the pub afterwards.

Same here. If I'm out of bed I might catch up with you while the rest of them are running. I'm brining an almost empty suitcase to go shopping on Saturday!

shazkea

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Same here. If I'm out of bed I might catch up with you while the rest of them are running. I'm brining an almost empty suitcase to go shopping on Saturday!

Snap - shopping is def on the agenda too! I'll PM you num if you fancy a drink on Sat night, come join us or if you're out of bed on Sun for the run.

Jimh

3 stars (average)

I will be the one with the Doncaster Rovers Red Shorts on (Don't see many of them in Barcelona) and the Athlone 3/4 marathon top

RacoonQueen

Jimh wrote: »

I will be the one with the Doncaster Rovers Red Shorts on (Don't see many of them in Barcelona) and the Athlone 3/4 marathon top

Oh dear, you have my deepest sympathies. :pac:

I'll wear my Leeds jersey to the pub, just to rub it in after we hammer you on Saturday.

Jimh

3 stars (average)

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Oh dear, you have my deepest sympathies. :pac:

I'll wear my Leeds jersey to the pub, just to rub it in after we hammer you on Saturday.

Ooh - Still Bitter from our victory over you at Wembley in the Play Offs Three Years ago - It was great flying back to Dublin the next day surrounded by sad Leeds fans whilst wearing my Red and White Feather Boa:)

central park

Best of luck to all doing the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday. Did the half there last Feb. Great city. Heading to Paris myself on April 10th!

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

Just managed to bag 5 tickets beside each other from the Barcelona website.

For all those still interested there are loads available at the moment here

You might have to search around to find some beside each other.

sarsfieldsrock

4 stars (good)

menoscemo wrote: »

Just managed to bag 5 tickets beside each other from the Barcelona website.

For all those still interested there are loads available at the moment here

You might have to search around to find some beside each other.

What do you think are the chances of finding an Irish bar with Setanta sports on Saturday night to get the Tipp vs Waterford game?

pgmcpq

menoscemo wrote: »

Just managed to bag 5 tickets beside each other from the Barcelona website.

For all those still interested there are loads available at the moment here

You might have to search around to find some beside each other.

I've got two .... maybe three tickets available that are "adjacent" (i.e. not gaurenteed to be side by side)- I need to pick up the tickets when I get to Barca. If interested PM - my brother would like to go but is not keen to go alone.

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

pgmcpq wrote: »

I've got two .... maybe three tickets available that are "adjacent" (i.e. not gaurenteed to be side by side)- I need to pick up the tickets when I get to Barca. If interested PM.

No, I'm good now. 5 is enough for me :pac:

Brianderunner

4 stars (good)

Lets hope Spanish tv are showing the european indoors this weekend.

RayCun

Good luck to everyone running this weekend - hope you all have a good run, and make your targets (those who have any)

christeb

4 stars (good)

1 more thing not to forget all you Barcelonites, seemingly a swim post-rehydration session is essential. With the weather looking like it could be 16 deg on Sunday, bring your swimming togs!

RubyK

racheljev wrote: »

Grand so, a few sachets/tubs of instant porridge, 2 packets of glucose sweets, 1 bottle of suncream, vaseline, 2 pairs of runners, 2 running vests, 2 pairs of shorts, several pairs of socks, non chafing underwear, garmin, bib number print out, pace band, printout of route for OH and some form of tablet that will get rid of the nerves Anything I'm forgetting??? Oh yeah, my sanity :rolleyes:

Bodyglide, regular plasters & compeed plasters.

Best of luck to everyone heading to Barca! Hope you all have a fantastic experience Looking foward to reading all the reports!

Enjoy :pac:

rovers_runner

sarsfieldsrock wrote: »

What do you think are the chances of finding an Irish bar with Setanta sports on Saturday night to get the Tipp vs Waterford game?

http://pflaherty.com/index.php?op=1&lan=eng&sec=5
At bottom of Rambla, not been there but site seems to be up to date with all sports for this weekends.


Those who are heading to Camp Nou, be aware public transport in the area is hectic when busy as there is only one line heading towards town, add an hour from full time to get anywhere in the city.

rainbow kirby

4 stars (good)

Brianderunner wrote: »

Lets hope Spanish tv are showing the Liverpool v Man U match on Sunday

FYP :pac:

Krusty_Clown

Best of luck all! I'm very envious. A couple of tips from memory:
1) The course is measured in kms only, so forget your mile based pace-bands
2) Once you leave the beach section (around mile 21.5 - 23 there is an uphill drag for around a mile), and another drag around mile 25, so save some energy!
3) The expo hall is open on race morning for all runners (it's where you deposit your bags) and it has lots of floor space for stretching, applying the last but of sun-cream or body-glide. etc.
4) Get into your race pen early (at least 20 minutes). It's quite a squash, and if you leave it too late you will find yourself stuck on the outside of the pens.
5) There are some quiet stretches around miles 20-25, with not too many supporters. Listen out for the Irish music around mile 23, which marks where one of our Irish brothers fell a couple of years ago. Spare a thought for him.
6) Look up! There are some fine examples of Gaudi architecture along the route.
7) If you're getting the metro after the race, expect lots of steps!
8) Lots of tall buildings, to play havoc with your GPS-based watch. A pace band (in kms) is worth its weight in gold, if you lose your GPS signal. 'Time' is a handy field to display on your watch along with a pace band.
9) Enjoy yourself! Keep smiling! It will keep your heart rate down!

Keith7

Hi All,

I'm running the marathon on Sun. Flying out Sat afternoon. Training as gone well albeit, I did the art o'neill challenge in Jan and the legs are still feeling the effects but otherwise looking forward to the day. Hoping for a sub 3.15 time but might be wishful thinking if the weather is warm! Rest up and carb up! All the best!

rovers_runner

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Best of luck all! I'm very envious. A couple of tips from memory:
1) The course is measured in kms only, so forget your mile based pace-bands
2) Once you leave the beach section (around mile 21.5 - 23 there is an uphill drag for around a mile), and another drag around mile 25, so save some energy!
3) The expo hall is open on race morning for all runners (it's where you deposit your bags) and it has lots of floor space for stretching, applying the last but of sun-cream or body-glide. etc.
4) Get into your race pen early (at least 20 minutes). It's quite a squash, and if you leave it too late you will find yourself stuck on the outside of the pens.
5) There are some quiet stretches around miles 20-25, with not too many supporters. Listen out for the Irish music around mile 23, which marks where one of our Irish brothers fell a couple of years ago. Spare a thought for him.
6) Look up! There are some fine examples of Gaudi architecture along the route.
7) If you're getting the metro after the race, expect lots of steps!
8) Lots of tall buildings, to play havoc with your GPS-based watch. A pace band (in kms) is worth its weight in gold, if you lose your GPS signal. 'Time' is a handy field to display on your watch along with a pace band.
9) Enjoy yourself! Keep smiling! It will keep your heart rate down!

Think the Irish lad died between miles 21-22 just before the train station after you leave the promenade road, ye won't miss it anyway.
There was a Tricolour and music playing last year, terrible tragedy.

As Krusty says best to manage course in 5km intervals I'd say.

opus

Best of luck to everyone on Sunday!

liamo123

4 stars (good)

sarsfieldsrock wrote: »

What do you think are the chances of finding an Irish bar with Setanta sports on Saturday night to get the Tipp vs Waterford game?

U could try Flahertys Pub just of the Ramblas...Was there last year and I think they were showing Irish sport....Just after seeing RoversReturn had recommended same spot...

liamo123

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Best of luck all! I'm very envious. A couple of tips from memory:
1) The course is measured in kms only, so forget your mile based pace-bands
2) Once you leave the beach section (around mile 21.5 - 23 there is an uphill drag for around a mile), and another drag around mile 25, so save some energy!
3) The expo hall is open on race morning for all runners (it's where you deposit your bags) and it has lots of floor space for stretching, applying the last but of sun-cream or body-glide. etc.
4) Get into your race pen early (at least 20 minutes). It's quite a squash, and if you leave it too late you will find yourself stuck on the outside of the pens.
5) There are some quiet stretches around miles 20-25, with not too many supporters. Listen out for the Irish music around mile 23, which marks where one of our Irish brothers fell a couple of years ago. Spare a thought for him.
6) Look up! There are some fine examples of Gaudi architecture along the route.
7) If you're getting the metro after the race, expect lots of steps!
8) Lots of tall buildings, to play havoc with your GPS-based watch. A pace band (in kms) is worth its weight in gold, if you lose your GPS signal. 'Time' is a handy field to display on your watch along with a pace band.
9) Enjoy yourself! Keep smiling! It will keep your heart rate down!

As per usual Krusty is on the money... Something small to add....After the marathon i'd recommed getting a quick massage thats on offer.. The queue moves fairly quick and the legs will feel alot better after it...Then ye can jog to the boozer

hf4z6sqo7vjngi

4 stars (good)

Bib 5920 in Drogheda AC red top rearing to go somewhere ahead of the 3.30 pacers.

hot to trot

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Best of luck all! I'm very envious. A couple of tips from memory:
1) The course is measured in kms only, so forget your mile based pace-bands
2) Once you leave the beach section (around mile 21.5 - 23 there is an uphill drag for around a mile), and another drag around mile 25, so save some energy!
3) The expo hall is open on race morning for all runners (it's where you deposit your bags) and it has lots of floor space for stretching, applying the last but of sun-cream or body-glide. etc.
4) Get into your race pen early (at least 20 minutes). It's quite a squash, and if you leave it too late you will find yourself stuck on the outside of the pens.
5) There are some quiet stretches around miles 20-25, with not too many supporters. Listen out for the Irish music around mile 23, which marks where one of our Irish brothers fell a couple of years ago. Spare a thought for him.
6) Look up! There are some fine examples of Gaudi architecture along the route.
7) If you're getting the metro after the race, expect lots of steps!
8) Lots of tall buildings, to play havoc with your GPS-based watch. A pace band (in kms) is worth its weight in gold, if you lose your GPS signal. 'Time' is a handy field to display on your watch along with a pace band.
9) Enjoy yourself! Keep smiling! It will keep your heart rate down!

Very important ..VERY. I didnt see one single toilet from mile 9 til about mile 25. So be careful to not overhydrate and ladies if you need facilities you need to watch out for coffeeshops etc.

Jimh

3 stars (average)

BBC Weather Forecast for Barcelona on Sunday -

Sunny Intervals 14°C 57°F Max. Day 6 mile per hour wind SSW
UV2 (Low)
Humidity 61% Barometric Pressure 1021mb Visibility Very good
Sounds Ideal:D

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

R.E. water and sports drinks. Do they hand it out in Cups or Bottles?

pgmcpq

menoscemo wrote: »

R.E. water and sports drinks. Do they hand it out in Cups or Bottles?

Someone (possibly on here) wrote :

".....plenty of big water stations with small bottles of water, powerade in paper cups (but in bottles at end of tables so was easy to grab one of them)"

So it looks like bottles for water and cups for powerade ... and bottles of powerade for the nimble. Pretty certain about the water.

Anyone confirm this ?

liamo123

4 stars (good)

pgmcpq wrote: »

Someone (possibly on here) wrote :

".....plenty of big water stations with small bottles of water, powerade in paper cups (but in bottles at end of tables so was easy to grab one of them)"

So it looks like bottles for water and cups for powerade ... and bottles of powerade for the nimble. Pretty certain about the water.

Anyone confirm this ?

Last year they handed out water in cups.. I did'nt c any water bottles at all.. Various flavours of powerade were available both from cups and bottles but defo no water in bottles as far as I can remember... ( altough I could have missed them )

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

Glad about the powerade anyways. I really like that (so much nicer than the club energiser muck they hand out in dublin). Pity about there being no water in bottles.

liamo123

4 stars (good)

menoscemo wrote: »

Glad about the powerade anyways. I really like that (so much nicer than the club energiser muck they hand out in dublin). Pity about there being no water in bottles.

I know there's an art to drinking water out of a cup while running...I usually destroy myself at the 1st couple of aid stations before I get the hang of it

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

liamo123 wrote: »

I know there's an art to drinking water out of a cup while running...I usually destroy myself at the 1st couple of aid stations before I get the hang of it

I was planning on carrying my gels and pouring them into the bottles for drinking them. With cups, that could get very sticky :pac:

pgmcpq

liamo123 wrote: »

Last year they handed out water in cups.. I did'nt c any water bottles at all.. Various flavours of powerade were available both from cups and bottles but defo no water in bottles as far as I can remember... ( altough I could have missed them )

thanks for that - that is a surprise, glad meno asked

liamo123 wrote: »

I know there's an art to drinking water out of a cup while running...I usually destroy myself at the 1st couple of aid stations before I get the hang of it

Cups are standard here. The "art" I was taught was to grab the cup by the neck, empty to about 2/3 if need be, squueze the neck to form an () shape and drink from the narrow end - no water up the nose, down the front.

rainbow kirby

4 stars (good)

liamo123 wrote: »

Last year they handed out water in cups.. I did'nt c any water bottles at all.. Various flavours of powerade were available both from cups and bottles but defo no water in bottles as far as I can remember... ( altough I could have missed them )

Time to stuff a little straw into my sports bra for easier drinking from cups then. :pac:

Emer911

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Time to stuff a little straw into my sports bra for easier drinking from cups then. :pac:

+1 on the straw. An absolute lifesaver for me in Berlin... all cups there too! But I had my trusty straw and could just grab a cup, run on past the throng, and sip to my little hearts content. Lov-er-ly

digger2d2

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Time to stuff a little straw into my sports bra for easier drinking from cups then. :pac:

Emer911 wrote: »

+1 on the straw. An absolute lifesaver for me in Berlin... all cups there too! But I had my trusty straw and could just grab a cup, run on past the throng, and sip to my little hearts content. Lov-er-ly

The mind boggles girls :pac:

Seeing as I started this thread and am not running :mad: I guess I should wish all of you safe flights, great runs and great fun, come home in one piece....Maybe next year for me!

Brianderunner

4 stars (good)

Fairly strong team put out by Barca tonight, their gonna have to rest a few of them on Saturday

hf4z6sqo7vjngi

4 stars (good)

Hate drinking water out of cups when running. May pre mix my water and gels and wear my belt through the race.

rainbow kirby

4 stars (good)

digger2d2 wrote: »

The mind boggles girls :pac:

You're just jealous because you don't have a sports bra to store stuff in :pac: