Berlin marathon 2011

RoverHogan

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eliwallach wrote: »

I agree with most of the above.
But must respectfully disagree with the t-shirt comment - I think it is utterly wearable and fits OK, unlike last years.

Fair enough, I would have preferred something that I could wear while running, not sure when else I'll use it. However, I see its Goal jersey day in work this friday, so I'll get one wear out of it:cool:

eliwallach

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RoverHogan wrote: »

Fair enough, I would have preferred something that I could wear while running, not sure when else I'll use it. However, I see its Goal jersey day in work this friday, so I'll get one wear out of it:cool:

Good man that's the spirit!

@ wearing it for a run: there were Berlin Marathon tech tops available (again at a premium) at the Expo, and still on-line.

Marthastew

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jim0 wrote: »

I finished in 4:02, and I won’t deny that I was a bit disappointed to miss the 4:00. However, without a more rigorous approach to training and goal-setting, I guess I was always going to fall prey to the unknown distances beyond the 35km mark. I have entered the 2011 DCM (my home event) to see whether I can get a bit closer to my training experiences, and I will probably try and follow some pacers this time around.

Anyway, congratulations to all who took part in Berlin, and particularly those who posted here. Thanks for the insight into some pretty impressive performances.

Congratulations on the PB Jim and very best of luck in DCM.
I'm also hoping to beat my Berlin time in Dublin, it will be tough because the course is somewhat harder. However it will most likely be cooler (not too cool I hope) and with less runners and water bottles instead of plastic glasses we might be lucky.

My advice for you over the next few weeks RECOVERY, RECOVERY, RECOVERY.
Keep the legs ticking over if you feel up to it, it would be worth your while finding a multi marathon plan, I think Hal Higdon has one.
It takes a long time to get over your first marathon, if you feel any niggles see a physio this week and get it sorted before it's too late.

Good luck

jim0

Thanks Marthastew!

You also read my mind - I have absolutely no idea what to do training-wise in these strange days between the events.

I didn't know there were any such things as multi-marathon plans (but I suppose there's a market for every kind of masochist these days) - I'll try and search something out.

Good luck in the DCM.

opus

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RoverHogan wrote: »

Fair enough, I would have preferred something that I could wear while running, not sure when else I'll use it. However, I see its Goal jersey day in work this friday, so I'll get one wear out of it:cool:

Is this the t-shirt you mean? I was surprised to find it when my friend handed me the stuff he collected for me at the expo, seems pretty similar to any other running t-shirt I've got & wore it tonight for my first run since Berlin.

Marthastew

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opus wrote: »

Is this the t-shirt you mean? I was surprised to find it when my friend handed me the stuff he collected for me at the expo, seems pretty similar to any other running t-shirt I've got & wore it tonight for my first run since Berlin.

I think he might mean the black one that's jersey material?
I bought the one you have, perfect for running. Any idea what the logo on the front mean? Is it possibly runners running to the Siegessaule roundabout in the Tiergarten?
Maybe it's blatantly obvious and I destroyed too many brain cells with the German beers

RoverHogan

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opus wrote: »

Is this the t-shirt you mean? I was surprised to find it when my friend handed me the stuff he collected for me at the expo, seems pretty similar to any other running t-shirt I've got & wore it tonight for my first run since Berlin.

No, I got the black one, its "climalight cotton" - reminds me of an old fashioned rugby jersey. I would prefer the one you got! Interesting design on it!

jb-ski

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Marthastew wrote: »

I think he might mean the black one that's jersey material?
I bought the one you have, perfect for running. Any idea what the logo on the front mean? Is it possibly runners running to the Siegessaule roundabout in the Tiergarten?
Maybe it's blatantly obvious and I destroyed too many brain cells with the German beers

Fernsehturm??

Marthastew

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jb-ski wrote: »

Fernsehturm??

Aha! (said with a German accent of course!). Dankeschon for that, it is indeed the TV tower. Now I can wear the T-shirt...

eliwallach

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opus wrote: »

Is this the t-shirt you mean? I was surprised to find it when my friend handed me the stuff he collected for me at the expo, seems pretty similar to any other running t-shirt I've got & wore it tonight for my first run since Berlin.

No that's not the t-shirt I am talking about. This is it:

http://shop.scc-events.com/herren/t-shirts/finisher-shirt-38-bmw-berlin-marathon.html

PS - that's me in front of the car I won for finishing 1956th in M40 category.

PaulieYifter

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Post Script to Marathon:

Baby Oisín 'Yifter' born today 10 days ahead of schedule - not sure if he's a hurler or a marathoner yet.

Maybe I could have entered DCM after all....

Marthastew

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PaulieYifter wrote: »

Post Script to Marathon:

Baby Oisín 'Yifter' born today 10 days ahead of schedule - not sure if he's a hurler or a marathoner yet.

Maybe I could have entered DCM after all....

Fantastic news! I'm delighted for you and your family.
I'm sure he'll keep you busy over the next 10 days and you'll be glad you're not doing DCM.
Make sure to bring him in to support us all and you can get his interest in marathons started very early

Congrats again, wonderful news