Barcelona Marathon 2014

cian_r · 27-02-2014 1:28pm

I've been a bit reluctant to add my name and target finish time to this list as training hasnt been great for the last few weeks. Anyway, here goes ...

Username|Target time:|Actual Time:
belcarra|3:29:59|
slow_runner|3:56:59|
Willo2011|2:59:00|
SharkTale |3:42:00|
Sideswipe|3:14:59|
marthastew | 3.11.59|
Izoard | 3.45.00|
pudgeydev | 5.39.59|
cian_r| 3.34.59|

This would represent a PB for me, so its a bit of a stretch, but we all gotta have a goal, right? Bring on the 16th!

Now if all this strike talk could go away I would feel much better!

neilc · 27-02-2014 1:29pm

Slow_Runner wrote: »

Got my email this morning. Anyone doing the breakfast run on Sat morning? Is it worth doing? Thinking it would be nice to run into the Olympic stadium.

I did it last year, great experience getting to do a couple of laps of the Olympic stadium alright!! Definitely recommended!!

cian_r · 27-02-2014 1:42pm

Slow_Runner wrote: »

Got my email this morning. Anyone doing the breakfast run on Sat morning? Is it worth doing? Thinking it would be nice to run into the Olympic stadium.

neilc wrote: »

I did it last year, great experience getting to do a couple of laps of the Olympic stadium alright!! Definitely recommended!!

Looks like a good experience. Website says that for the breakfast run you need to pick up a bib from the expo. Not sure I'll land in Barca on Friday evening in time to get to the expo before it closes.

menoscemo · 27-02-2014 3:23pm

cian_r wrote: »

Looks like a good experience. Website says that for the breakfast run you need to pick up a bib from the expo. Not sure I'll land in Barca on Friday evening in time to get to the expo before it closes.

I did it 3 years ago and I'm pretty sure there were still Breakfast run bibs the morning of the run. You could always go up to the expo early anyway and check it out. If there are none left just collect your number and head back to the hotel.

I would definitely recommend the breakfast run if feasible. Really enjoyed it.

Slow_Runner · 27-02-2014 4:59pm

From SIPTU website:

A four hour work stoppage at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports will take place from 5.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 14th March.

SIPTU representatives remain available if the companies wish to enter discussions that could lead to a resolution of the pensions crisis.

Let the panic begin!! I'm on the Ryanair flight Fri evening but can imagine the knock on will be mental

belcarra · 27-02-2014 5:16pm

Slow_Runner wrote: »

From SIPTU website:

A four hour work stoppage at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports will take place from 5.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 14th March.

SIPTU representatives remain available if the companies wish to enter discussions that could lead to a resolution of the pensions crisis.

Let the panic begin!! I'm on the Ryanair flight Fri evening but can imagine the knock on will be mental

Thanks for that update.
Not flying til Saturday myself but was wondering about the timings of any proposed action so I guess I should be ok. #lookingafternumber1:D

cian_r · 27-02-2014 5:19pm

I'm not flying until 6 that evening, but as you say there may be serious knock on delays

TakeaBowSon · 28-02-2014 3:26pm

Username|Target time:|Actual Time:
belcarra|3:29:59|
slow_runner|3:56:59|
Willo2011|2:59:00|
SharkTale |3:42:00|
Sideswipe|3:14:59|
marthastew | 3.11.59|
Izoard | 3.45.00|
pudgeydev | 5.39.59|
cian_r| 3.34.59|
TakeaBowSon| 3.24.59|

Hoping for a PB here. Big crew of us heading over for a big weekend. Bring it!

pudgeydev · 03-03-2014 7:20pm

Less than two weeks to go. How are ye all fixed? I’m still on the mend from the heel injury, I still can’t trust a proper run still and my longest lsr in the build-up to this was 15 miles mid-January, I do intend on finishing the marathon though.
Yes, I’m an idiot.

Anyway, flying out at six on Friday with the OH. Staying there near el Camp De L’Arpa Del Clot. I presume that side of town is easy enough to get to??

Would love to do the run on Saturday morning but the expo doesn’t open til 10am and the run is at 9am so will miss out.

Any plans for the rugby at 6pm??

Slow_Runner · 04-03-2014 12:34pm

pudgeydev wrote: »

Less than two weeks to go. How are ye all fixed? I’m still on the mend from the heel injury, I still can’t trust a proper run still and my longest lsr in the build-up to this was 15 miles mid-January, I do intend on finishing the marathon though.
Yes, I’m an idiot.

Anyway, flying out at six on Friday with the OH. Staying there near el Camp De L’Arpa Del Clot. I presume that side of town is easy enough to get to??

Would love to do the run on Saturday morning but the expo doesn’t open til 10am and the run is at 9am so will miss out.

Any plans for the rugby at 6pm??

At least you'll get to take in the sights:D

Didn't realise that the expo didn't open until 10 - ther goes the brekkie run so. Also didn't realise that the race starts at 8:30 which is 7:30 Irish time:(.

As for the rugby I'm sure any Irish bar will be showing it, will probably head to the George Payne as we're staying nerby - need to resist the temptation of scoops while watching it.

menoscemo · 04-03-2014 1:07pm

Slow_Runner wrote: »

Didn't realise that the expo didn't open until 10 - ther goes the brekkie run so.

Give it a lash anyway. Breakfast run starts at the expo and as i say I am almost certain they were handing out numbers on the morning of it 2 years ago.
If you have to waste an hour in the area before expo opens; it's not the worst place in the world to be (you can take the excalator up to the olympic Stadium from the expo).

cian_r · 04-03-2014 1:13pm

Slow_Runner wrote: »

Also didn't realise that the race starts at 8:30 which is 7:30 Irish time:(.

Ah yes - I also forgot about the hour difference. That is very early!

sideswipe · 05-03-2014 10:46am

Last session tomorrow with 3x1 mile so really starting to feel like taper time!

Reduced mileage + increased appetite has me considering a padlock for the fridge!!

Hoping to stay healthy for the next couple of weeks. Picked up a dose last year during taper and haven't been sick at all this year so far.......praying against the laws of averages!!!!

Best of luck with your final preparations folk!

belcarra · 05-03-2014 12:22pm

sideswipe wrote: »

Last session tomorrow with 3x1 mile so really starting to feel like taper time!

Reduced mileage + increased appetite has me considering a padlock for the fridge!!

Hoping to stay healthy for the next couple of weeks. Picked up a dose last year during taper and haven't been sick at all this year so far.......praying against the laws of averages!!!!

Best of luck with your final preparations folk!

Good to see that injury that kept you out of Donadea is well and truly forgotten at this stage.

In the interests of the George Payne afterwards... Arsenal or Tottenham?
(You will be shunned if the answer is anything but Arsenal!)

sideswipe · 05-03-2014 1:19pm

belcarra wrote: »

Good to see that injury that kept you out of Donadea is well and truly forgotten at this stage.

In the interests of the George Payne afterwards... Arsenal or Tottenham?
(You will be shunned if the answer is anything but Arsenal!)

Have spent a lot of time running on grass muck the last few weeks, and for the first time ever I think I've managed an injury properly.

With regards the north London derby- an exhilarating 4 all draw would be nice, just looking for entertainment!
What I'll really be hoping for is a Pool win in the other game:D

sideswipe · 05-03-2014 8:57pm

Well F**k u SIPTU! Two text messages from Aer lingus in the last hour, one saying my flight is cancelled and the other saying it's rescheduled:mad:

Anybody else hear anything? I'm on the Friday evening flight with Aer Lingus.

belcarra · 05-03-2014 9:01pm

sideswipe wrote: »

Well F**k u SIPTU! Two text messages from Aer lingus in the last hour, one saying my flight is cancelled and the other saying it's rescheduled:mad:

Anybody else hear anything? I'm on the Friday evening flight with Aer Lingus.

I'm on the sat morning flight so not affected thankfully. What time did they reschedule you for?

sideswipe · 05-03-2014 9:07pm

belcarra wrote: »

I'm on the sat morning flight so not affected thankfully. What time did they reschedule you for?

Just got an update from the website, my flight is put back two hours (6pm-8pm) which is a relief. The cancelation text frightened the crap out of me:eek: Do these people not know i'm in mist of taper madness and as such am rather delicate:rolleyes:

cian_r · 05-03-2014 9:11pm

sideswipe wrote: »

Just got an update from the website, my flight is put back two hours (6pm-8pm) which is a relief. The cancelation text frightened the crap out of me:eek: Do these people not know i'm in mist of taper madness and as such am rather delicate:rolleyes:

Got the exact same txt messages. I'm guessing you are on the same flight as me. Totally freaked out for a few minutes as I frantically searched the website for confirmation. Flight put back by 2 hours is actually a relief now compared to what I had originally thought.

So if the strike action gets called off later in the week or next week, will they put the flight back to the original time?

pudgeydev · 05-03-2014 11:03pm

I'm due to fly on the Friday but got no text. Think flight was due to be six, have ye been told it's moved to 8?

pudgeydev · 05-03-2014 11:03pm

I'm due to fly on the Friday but got no text. Think flight was due to be six, have ye been told it's moved to 8?

cian_r · 05-03-2014 11:08pm

pudgeydev wrote: »

I'm due to fly on the Friday but got no text. Think flight was due to be six, have ye been told it's moved to 8?

yep. check the flight changes here

pudgeydev · 05-03-2014 11:11pm

Wow, some amount of flights cancelled. Twil be late when we get there!

belcarra · 06-03-2014 2:52pm

Username|Target time:|Actual Time:
belcarra|3:29:59|
slow_runner|3:56:59|
Willo2011|2:59:00|
SharkTale |3:42:00|
Sideswipe|3:14:59|
Izoard | 3.45.00|
pudgeydev | 5.39.59|
cian_r| 3.34.59|
TakeaBowSon| 3.24.59|

Just taking MarthaStew out of the table as unfortunately herself and Joe will be unable to make it this year. All going really well they may be there next year though!

Slow_Runner · 07-03-2014 1:24pm

First look at the weather for next week, may leave my compression top at home so:(

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Slow_Runner · 10-03-2014 10:38am

So with less than a week to go starting to get antsy, printed off my boarding cards and bib numbr 3 times already:o!

Was wondering what people usually do in the week leading up to a race, any superstitious rituals that you go through. Whats your nutrition like?

Weather update - still 18C for Sunday:):)

sideswipe · 10-03-2014 2:02pm

Slow_Runner wrote: »

So with less than a week to go starting to get antsy, printed off my boarding cards and bib numbr 3 times already:o!

Was wondering what people usually do in the week leading up to a race, any superstitious rituals that you go through. Whats your nutrition like?

Weather update - still 18C for Sunday:):)

Weather wise I'm hoping the Norwegians are right on this one-
http://www.yr.no/place/Spain/Catalonia/Barcelona/long.html

Taking it nice and easy this week, just trying to eat and sleep well whilst not over thinking things too much. I remember I used to tie myself in nots the week running up to a marathon- especially with the extra complication of packing for an overseas run.....3 or 4 boarding cards will be fine:D

belcarra · 10-03-2014 2:08pm

sideswipe wrote: »

Weather wise I'm hoping the Norwegians are right on this one-
http://www.yr.no/place/Spain/Catalonia/Barcelona/long.html

Taking it nice and easy this week, just trying to eat and sleep well whilst not over thinking things too much. I remember I used to tie myself in nots the week running up to a marathon- especially with the extra complication of packing for an overseas run.....3 or 4 boarding cards will be fine:D

That's one seriously tasty looking weather forecast! We won't know what to do with a total lack of wind...maybe we should wear kneepads in case we fall over with no wind to push us back upright!:cool:

belcarra · 10-03-2014 2:16pm

@ Cian_r - I see you are planning on a sub-3:35.
If you're interested I can run the first half with you.
I'd plan on picking it up a bit for the second half to come in for 3:30 but this won't be racing for me so not too bothered about that.
Will decide based on how I feel on the day.

belcarra · 11-03-2014 9:53am

Fixtures for Sunday:

(I'd not realised the ManU v Liverpool match was the early game!)
Add an hour for Barcelona kick-off time.

I'll be hoping to make the kick-off for the first match in the George Payne afterwards so hopefully see ye all there during the afternoon!
Now I'm wondering do they have a beer garden/outdoor area as the weather is still looking perfect...!:)

sideswipe · 11-03-2014 10:40am

Perfect weather for running a marathon - or - Perfect weather for suppin pints in a beer garden!

I hope to be in for the first match too....... after a long sit down shower.

belcarra · 11-03-2014 10:44am

sideswipe wrote: »

Perfect weather for running a marathon - or - Perfect weather for suppin pints in a beer garden!

I hope to be in for the first match too....... after a long sit down shower.

:pac:
That's what we need - a bar pool!!
The weather works for both. Slightly cooler in the morning for running and then late teens in the afternoon for drinking!

...I may have changed focus for this trip once I realised I wasn't racing it!:o

cian_r · 11-03-2014 12:42pm

belcarra wrote: »

@ Cian_r - I see you are planning on a sub-3:35.
If you're interested I can run the first half with you.
I'd plan on picking it up a bit for the second half to come in for 3:30 but this won't be racing for me so not too bothered about that.
Will decide based on how I feel on the day.

hey, I'm actually touch and go if I'm going to make it or not. I've somehow managed to pick up a cold and now hoping that it passes in the next few days.

My original plan was to stick with the 3:30 pacers for as long as possible and ease off after about 1/2 or 3/4 in. That might suit you too?

Gonna see how I feel on the day - assuming I get there of course.

belcarra · 11-03-2014 1:20pm

No problem. Sure if you manage to make it there then PM me here on Saturday and we can arrange something.

Izoard · 12-03-2014 4:20pm

Strike is off - thanks for the late notice, boys & girls....

Having said that, this marathon is becoming a serious inconvenience in between all the TV sport over the weekend.

Hopefully, catch a few of you in the GP for the Irish game, before reconvening on Sun afternoon...

sideswipe · 12-03-2014 4:27pm

Umm, wonder if Aer Lingus will revert to the original schedule?

cian_r · 12-03-2014 4:30pm

sideswipe wrote: »

Umm, wonder if Aer Lingus will revert to the original schedule?

Looks like they will stick to the updated schedule ...

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/high-court-grants-injunction-preventing-airports-strike-624903.html

pudgeydev · 13-03-2014 9:31pm

Any of you guys with experience wanna share your marathon checklist? ? If pretty sure I'll forget loads!

pudgeydev · 13-03-2014 9:35pm

Any of you guys with experience wanna share your marathon checklist? ? If pretty sure I'll forget loads!

Izoard · 14-03-2014 9:44am

pudgeydev wrote: »

Any of you guys with experience wanna share your marathon checklist? ? If pretty sure I'll forget loads!

Nipple plasters and Vaseline - that is all.:)

sideswipe · 14-03-2014 9:50am

pudgeydev wrote: »

Any of you guys with experience wanna share your marathon checklist? ? If pretty sure I'll forget loads!

Not one for lists myself. Here's one from Runners World

You'll need a big bag if you bring that lot- hope your not on Ryanair:P

FBOT01 · 14-03-2014 10:34pm

Good luck to all those of you running this weekend in Barcelona.....all the hard work is done now so ENJOY!!!

PS is there tracking?

belcarra · 14-03-2014 11:49pm

FBOT01 wrote: »

Good luck to all those of you running this weekend in Barcelona.....all the hard work is done now so ENJOY!!!

PS is there tracking?

There is supposed to be tracking on the main website but it hasn't been uploaded yet.

Marthastew · 15-03-2014 9:34am

Very, very best of luck to all running tomorrow, Mr Stew and I would love to be there with you all; make sure you run extra hard on our behalf and enjoy our share of pints in The George Payne :-)

yaboya1 · 15-03-2014 10:36am

Good luck to everyone tomorrow.
I'll do my best to follow the tracking.

Slow_Runner · 15-03-2014 12:07pm

Its bloody warm over! here best if luck to everyone

PaulieYifter · 15-03-2014 12:54pm

Best of luck folks - enjoy yourselves

sideswipe · 15-03-2014 2:19pm

Feet up time after the expo. Beautiful day here and a warm forecast for tomorrow- think I'll need my sponge!! Not going to worry about it though, feeling positive and really looking forward to it now. No excuses and nothing left out there 2 Moro!!!
Best of luck folks and hope to catch up with some of ye in the G Payne after.

FBOT01 · 15-03-2014 3:53pm

belcarra wrote: »

There is supposed to be tracking on the main website but it hasn't been uploaded yet.

Do you want to post your bib no so we can follow if tracking works?

belcarra · 15-03-2014 7:54pm

FBOT01 wrote: »

Do you want to post your bib no so we can follow if tracking works?

3896.
Tough not being able to celebrate Ireland's win or Chelsea's loss... Don't know which I'm happiest about!!

Barcelona Marathon 2014

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