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Waterford Viking Marathon 2014

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    #92
    viperlogic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭viperlogic


    eliwallach wrote: »
    I have Micropore tape over the plaster.........
    Maybe I now need something stronger to hold the Micropore tape on.....
    Nipples still aren't right.

    Just use micropore tape over the nipple, no plasters. I use the 3M one, have never had one fall off or even partly peal.


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    #93
    mr.wiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭mr.wiggle


    Is the race pack due to be sent out this week or next?


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    #94
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,425 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    OK, I've spent the last 20 minutes looking at the course map for the Half Marathon, because as I've said before it's been a long time since I've been around the city and its surrounds.

    Overall it seems to be a fairly flat course (plate tectonic activity hasn't changed that much since my last visit :D) with the majority of the hills around DLS and Newtown area. Can anyone tell me, what surface is the Eco Park and does it have any pulls in it?

    The 'out n' back' part around the Ballindud roundabout could be a bit of a head wreck, but at least it's flat I suppose.

    Looking forward to it now, with the last of my long runs done last weekend it's just some tempo work now this week, with a 10 miler next Sunday with perhaps some tempo mixed into it and next week the dreaded taper begins, where one imagines all sorts of ailments of the body...and I'm only doing the half:eek:
    Good luck to those doing the full, I'll leave my marathons til October.


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    #95
    eliwallach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭eliwallach


    viperlogic wrote: »
    Just use micropore tape over the nipple, no plasters. I use the 3M one, have never had one fall off or even partly peal.

    At the risk of de-railing this thread into a discussion on nipple protection,
    ; tried the Micropore-only approach today. Tape fell off right nipple after 3 miles. I'll stick (boom) to the plaster plus micropore tape system for Sat week. Having said that I think the skin must be ultra dry before applying tape or plaster, hence I will be applying at 6am.


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    #96
    Toblerone1978
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    Quick question - will there be changing facilities, showers, etc available after the race? Thanks.


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    #97
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,425 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Toblerone1978 wrote: »
    Quick question - will there be changing facilities, showers, etc available after the race? Thanks.

    yep more info here:


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    #98
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,425 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    the first time for pacers in the half if 1:30 and for the full 3:00, I would have thought there would be another pacer group within those times, pity.


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    #99
    123agh
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭123agh


    Toblerone1978 wrote: »
    Quick question - will there be changing facilities, showers, etc available after the race? Thanks.

    Toblerone
    Changing rooms and showers available for the RSC

    123agh


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    #100
    MacSwifty
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭MacSwifty


    The tops are removed from the bottles at water stations so if like me you like to mix a elecrolyte or two on the hoof make sure you carry a cap with you for the bottle - Clare spring 250ml - Up the Banner!!!

    Hopefully there will be some of said same bottles availble at collection of number etc!


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    #101
    Bahanaman
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    MacSwifty wrote: »
    The tops are removed from the bottles at water stations so if like me you like to mix a elecrolyte or two on the hoof may sure you carry a cap with you for the bottle - Clare spring 250ml - Up the Banner!!!

    Hopefully they will be some of said same bottles availble at collection of number etc!

    I'd say the bottles might have sportscaps.


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    #102
    Gavlor
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    run_Forrest_run wrote: »
    the first time for pacers in the half if 1:30 and for the full 3:00, I would have thought there would be another pacer group within those times, pity.

    What do you mean?


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    #103
    NoGutsNoGlory
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭NoGutsNoGlory


    Pacer Team 2014...
    We are delighted and excited to announce your pacers for this year's Full and Half Marathons!

    Full Marathon
    3.00 Brian Swaby & David Cunningham (Waterford)
    3.15 Pat O'Reilly (Wicklow)
    3.15/3.30 Floater! Alan O'Brien (Cork boy!)
    3.30 Brendan Aspel & John Quiry (Waterford)
    3.45 Grellan McGrath & John Desmond (Cork)
    4.00 Paddy Quinn & Tom Enright (Cavan & Clare)
    4.15 Ian Hurley ...
    4.00 Paddy Quinn & Tom Enright (Cavan & Clare)
    4.15 Ian Hurley & Paul Hogan (Waterford)
    4.30 Dipak Vala (Dublin)

    Half Marathon
    1.30 Johann Dewberry & Pat Purcell (KK)
    1.40 Ray O'Mahony & Pat Grant (Waterford)
    1.50 Trevor Murphy & Ian Robinson (Waterford)
    2.00 Annette Kelly & Jacintha Power (Waterford)
    2.10 Sinead Brannigan & Sinead Flynn (Waterford)
    2.20 David Foley (Waterford)

    We wish our pacing team all the very best for June 28th..stay healthy!


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    #104
    eliwallach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭eliwallach


    NoGutsNoGlory wrote: »
    Pacer Team 2014...
    We are delighted and excited to announce your pacers for this year's Full and Half Marathons!

    Full Marathon
    3.00 Brian Swaby & David Cunningham (Waterford)
    3.15 Pat O'Reilly (Wicklow)
    3.15/3.30 Floater! Alan O'Brien (Cork boy!)
    3.30 Brendan Aspel & John Quiry (Waterford)
    3.45 Grellan McGrath & John Desmond (Cork)
    4.00 Paddy Quinn & Tom Enright (Cavan & Clare)
    4.15 Ian Hurley ...
    4.00 Paddy Quinn & Tom Enright (Cavan & Clare)
    4.15 Ian Hurley & Paul Hogan (Waterford)
    4.30 Dipak Vala (Dublin)

    Half Marathon
    1.30 Johann Dewberry & Pat Purcell (KK)
    1.40 Ray O'Mahony & Pat Grant (Waterford)
    1.50 Trevor Murphy & Ian Robinson (Waterford)
    2.00 Annette Kelly & Jacintha Power (Waterford)
    2.10 Sinead Brannigan & Sinead Flynn (Waterford)
    2.20 David Foley (Waterford)

    We wish our pacing team all the very best for June 28th..stay healthy!

    2 right dossers pacing 3:30!
    JG runs off a 2:50ish marathon, and BA has gone sub 3.
    They'll be running backwards for some of it.


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    #105
    MacSwifty
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭MacSwifty


    Bahanaman wrote: »
    I'd say the bottles might have sportscaps.


    Not until we were out in Tramore last year were there caps on bottles - I will bring one just in case :)


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    #106
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,425 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Gavlor wrote: »
    What do you mean?

    for example it would be nice to have pacers for 2:50 or 2:45 for the full and 1:25 for the half.


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    #107
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Think the organisers are doing brilliantly to have the amount of pacers they have! You wouldn't see very many races with pacers below 3hrs for the full and 1:30 for the half.


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    #108
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,425 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Bahanaman wrote: »
    Think the organisers are doing brilliantly to have the amount of pacers they have! You wouldn't see very many races with pacers below 3hrs for the full and 1:30 for the half.

    ah yeah, I know, fair play to them. I was just noting often there would be a sub 3 hour pacing group if pacers were typically used. It's something I personally don't have to really worry about :D


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    #109
    TFBubendorfer
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    run_Forrest_run wrote: »
    for example it would be nice to have pacers for 2:50 or 2:45 for the full and 1:25 for the half.

    Think before you post.

    A 2:45 pacer would have come third in last year's race, a 2:50 one fifth.
    It would be madness to have pacers for those times.


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    #110
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,425 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    Think before you post.

    chill out


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    #111
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    Any word on when the race packs are sent out? Just seen they are to be out tomorrow or Monday at the latest!!


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    #112
    123agh
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭123agh


    spuddy90 wrote: »
    Any word on when the race packs are sent out?

    Hey spuddy
    Race pack will arrive tomorrow or Monday god willing
    123agh


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    #113
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    123agh wrote: »
    Hey spuddy
    Race pack will arrive tomorrow or Monday god willing
    123agh

    Cheers! Just after spotting it! ðŸ‘


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    #114
    TFBubendorfer
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    123agh wrote: »
    Hey spuddy
    Race pack will arrive tomorrow or Monday god willing
    123agh

    Is there an online way to check if you're registered?


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    #115
    raddo
    Registered Users Posts: 530 ✭✭✭raddo


    Got my number in the post earlier today!!
    Looking forward to it but hope it's not a hot as today


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    #116
    NoGutsNoGlory
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭NoGutsNoGlory


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    Is there an online way to check if you're registered?

    dont think so . i can put you in touch with one of the organizers if that helps ?


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    #117
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    NoGutsNoGlory wrote: »
    dont think so . i can put you in touch with one of the organizers if that helps ?

    No need, thanks. My number arrived today. :)


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    #118
    NoGutsNoGlory
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭NoGutsNoGlory


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    No need, thanks. My number arrived today. :)

    see you at the start so :)


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    #119
    mr.wiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭mr.wiggle


    raddo wrote: »
    Got my number in the post earlier today!!
    Looking forward to it but hope it's not a hot as today

    Ditto to the above.
    Funny thing is I also got a delivery of butterfly's for my likkle tummy , as well as the race pack yesterday !!! :eek:


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    #120
    MacSwifty
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭MacSwifty


    mr.wiggle wrote: »
    Ditto to the above.
    Funny thing is I also got a delivery of butterfly's for my likkle tummy , as well as the race pack yesterday !!! :eek:


    You will be grand Mr. Wiggle - weather forecast is favourable now also!!!

    http://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Munster/Waterford_City/long.html


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    #121
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    That's a change for the better on the weather forecast! We'd be blessed with those conditions. Last time I checked (sat), it had a temp of 20 deg in sunshine! I'm assuming/praying they get more accurate as they get closer to the actual day! Enough things wrecking the head without the weather as well!


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