Dublin Marathon 2011 Novices Mentored Thread

ger664

maggiemissy wrote: »

What time do the pacers start lining up at?

The aim is for the pacers to be in position 40 mins before the gun.

Nules10

mazken wrote: »

I hear ya run44! I'm exhausted...haven't had the best night's sleep for the last few nights as I'm constantly thinking about Monday, far too much nervous energy! Mind you, i've had a bit more than 2 hours but don't have the luxury of taking days off work We're nearly there though...it'll all be worth it in the end Is it normal to feel drained the last week of the taper, or is it just paranoia setting in??

Don't know if its normal but i am drained too

mazken

Nules10 wrote: »

Don't know if its normal but i am drained too

Phew!!! Comforting to know I'm not alone on this one - nice little boost to the morale! Saw an ad on tv for coverage of the marathon on Monday morning...gave me all goosebumps - we're proper close now!!

alanking

been battling ITB last couple of weeks, so am in 'Super Taper' mode with my new friend Difene.
Stretching and icing every day, a few times a day. Has some physio & sports massage last week and going to Mark Kenneally tomorrow for some more work. Watching the diet and hydrating a good bit. Legs feel fresh, I feel great.
Just hope this IT Band holds up!!

Nules10

mazken wrote: »

Phew!!! Comforting to know I'm not alone on this one - nice little boost to the morale! Saw an ad on tv for coverage of the marathon on Monday morning...gave me all goosebumps - we're proper close now!!

I keep expecting this surge of energy that we are supposed to have with the reduced mileage... it ain't coming Hopefully it will appear monday morning
I saw that too and i was like..."oh C**p" that will be us monday :eek: at this stage i just want to get it done.

run44

mazken wrote: »

Phew!!! Comforting to know I'm not alone on this one - nice little boost to the morale! Saw an ad on tv for coverage of the marathon on Monday morning...gave me all goosebumps - we're proper close now!!

You are definitely not alone!

galwayhooker

Hi
Don't know what pace or time to do for marathon.did 20 miles about 2 weeks ago in 3 hrs 5 min.was thinking of aiming joining 4 hr pacers but really don't know what to expect for those last 6 miles.I did feel tired after first 20 mile run but felt stronger for 2nd 20 mile run I did the weekend after where I did it in 3 hrs 5 min.

chinguetti

Folks, some feel that during the taper they can explode with all the energy they have, others feel sluggish. Its different for everyone and also its a right mindblower.

Most of you have never been fitter in yer life and now after been so used to running every second night, you're doing nothing is a head wrecker. It will drive you cracked but you get used to it.

Keep your mind active and it will help - read a good book, crosswords, jigsaw. BBC 1 Frozen Planet is great tv at the moment.

It may also take you a few miles to get going on Monday, this is norm. You could be 6 or 7 miles in before you get into a comfortable pattern of running so don't panic. We've all been there and are someway normal:p

Also if you have friends/family going to cheer you on, a great spot near the finish is along and around Pearse St. It can be a mental killer passing nearby the finish and running away from it. A friendly face around here can help a great deal if you're struggling.

kit3

chinguetti wrote: »

BBC 1 Frozen Planet is great tv at the moment.

Hey, thanks for that - meant to tape it and was sitting here browsing while the kids go to sleep - ran down the stairs and will get most of it on tape

Now about my other problems ....twinges, queasy (food poisoning at least), man flu (and I'm female), inability to even walk a mile not to mind run 26.2, exhaustion - I'm sure I'll think of many more before Monday.

Great comfort to see others are the same !

RayCun

galwayhooker wrote: »

Hi
Don't know what pace or time to do for marathon.did 20 miles about 2 weeks ago in 3 hrs 5 min.was thinking of aiming joining 4 hr pacers but really don't know what to expect for those last 6 miles.I did feel tired after first 20 mile run but felt stronger for 2nd 20 mile run I did the weekend after where I did it in 3 hrs 5 min.

What have you run in races?

sniruairc

Hi there,

First time marathoner here hoping to do a sub-4 (3.59.59 would be wonderful).

What pace are the 4-hour pacers going out at? Do you plan to run at the same pace for each mile or start slowly and increase incrementally?

Thanks,

Sarah

galwayhooker

RayCun wrote: »

galwayhooker wrote: »

Hi
Don't know what pace or time to do for marathon.did 20 miles about 2 weeks ago in 3 hrs 5 min.was thinking of aiming joining 4 hr pacers but really don't know what to expect for those last 6 miles.I did feel tired after first 20 mile run but felt stronger for 2nd 20 mile run I did the weekend after where I did it in 3 hrs 5 min.

What have you run in races?

Did half marathon in 1 hr 58 but have lost weight since then and have become a lot fitter between hot yoga and running - wasn't even gona do marathon at that stage!

rainbow kirby

4:15 sounds like a more sensible option, tbh.

RayCun

sniruairc wrote: »

What pace are the 4-hour pacers going out at? Do you plan to run at the same pace for each mile or start slowly and increase incrementally?

All of the pacers run at the same pace for every mile from start to finish. They might lose a few seconds here and there because of congestion or hills, or gain a couple of seconds somewhere else, but they will be aiming to run every mile at exactly the same pace.
For the 4 hour group that's about 9 minutes a mile.

The pacers will have a stand at the Expo, where they will be giving out pace bands for all the different times, and answering any questions you have.

Donal112

Hey, I'd also love some advice about which pacing group to join. I have run my two 20 milers in 3hrs3 and 3hrs2 and finished fairly strongly both times.

My two half marathons times, both Dublin, are 1hr47 (last year) and 1 hr 49 (this year - ran it as part of marathon training with sub 1hr50 goal). Last 10k race in August was 48mins.

Would I have any chance in trying to really push it and risk going with the 3hr45 group? Or should I go with the 4hrs and hopefully really enjoy the day/race (last 6.2 unkown territory either way!)

RayCun

Donal112 wrote: »

My two half marathons times, both Dublin, are 1hr47 (last year) and 1 hr 49 (this year - ran it as part of marathon training with sub 1hr50 goal). Last 10k race in August was 48mins.

Would I have any chance in trying to really push it and risk going with the 3hr45 group? Or should I go with the 4hrs and hopefully really enjoy the day/race (last 6.2 unkown territory either way!)

Don't read anything into training runs - you never really know how close you are to your limit on a run like that. Based on your half time I'd say go with the 4 hour group.

Donal112

RayCun wrote: »

Don't read anything into training runs - you never really know how close you are to your limit on a run like that. Based on your half time I'd say go with the 4 hour group.

Thanks Ray, thats kinda what I was thinking - nice to be told tho!

bubblypinky

Folks what pace will the 4:15 pacers be going at?? I'd love to finish inbetween 4:15 and 4:25. I did 1:55 in the half this year (1:58 last year) so trying to ascertain what time I should be aiming for?? Thanks to all for advice, replies etc, I'd defo be lost without the help from the Boardsies (Raycun and Mr. Slow in particular, thanks guys!!!!)

netmann

menoscemo wrote: »

Last year i crossed the line at atbout 12.30pm and I had my first pint in front of me in McGrattans before 1pm. I think I made it home some time after midnight, but it all gets a bit hazy after 7pm

Is this what you guys call "rehydration" ?

BobMac104

Nules10 wrote: »

Don't know if its normal but i am drained too

mazken wrote: »

Phew!!! Comforting to know I'm not alone on this one - nice little boost to the morale! Saw an ad on tv for coverage of the marathon on Monday morning...gave me all goosebumps - we're proper close now!!

run44 wrote: »

You are definitely not alone!

I am the same , though the last couple of days havent been as bad. Last week i skipped a 3 mile run for no reason (first time since i started training for the marathon id say) just pure laziness. Like you i was expecting to be a "ball of energy" but it didnt happen. begining to come around yeaterday and this moring i think. 3 miler tonight now to see.

RayCun

bubblypinky wrote: »

Folks what pace will the 4:15 pacers be going at?? I'd love to finish inbetween 4:15 and 4:25. I did 1:55 in the half this year (1:58 last year) so trying to ascertain what time I should be aiming for??

They'll be running at about 9.40 a mile. You should be fine to run at that pace, based on your half marathon time.

Mr Slow

Some of you may find this and this handy.

elvis jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4of2w0P5k8

Bring it !

tracer_niall

quick question......first marathon

anyway, do you have to collect your number in person this weekend, or can someone else collect it for you, as I have an unmissable family commitment and most likely will not be around this weekend to collect it?

thanks

ultraman1

afaik..some one else can collect,make sure they have ur acceptance slip with them

tracer_niall

thanks Ultraman, will do.....looking forward to running this

run44

Would experienced marathon runners suggest doing the last 2m on the Saturday or on the Sunday before the marathon? I've read conflicting advice on this and on whether its better to rest or get the blood flowing the day before. Even the Hal Higdon Novice 1 and Novice 2 plans differ in this respect.

Have been following Novice 2 up to now but just wondering what others think about this? Or will it make any difference at all?!

Thanks

RayCun

I don't think it'll make much difference really. I'll be running Saturday, but that's just because it fits better with non-running things...

Mr Slow

run44 wrote: »

Would experienced marathon runners suggest doing the last 2m on the Saturday or on the Sunday before the marathon? I've read conflicting advice on this and on whether its better to rest or get the blood flowing the day before. Even the Hal Higdon Novice 1 and Novice 2 plans differ in this respect.

Have been following Novice 2 up to now but just wondering what others think about this? Or will it make any difference at all?!

Thanks

Whether you run 2 miles the day before or not will have no bearing on your race, what it does is help you not go nuts by getting you out to do what your body is craving.

Basically you're all now running junkies!

Mr Slow

I've watched the full thing a few times, always goosebumps at the finish line part, worth a watch over the weekend, it's all on you tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8XSit8XyeM