Rotterdam Marathon 2014

eoinín

Alicano wrote: »

I'm part of 5 Raheny Rockers attending.:)

Rockers or Rockets? Rocking Rockets?

Alicano

eoinín wrote: »

Rockers or Rockets? Rocking Rockets?

Haha. Either are very marketable Eoinin! Maybe it's the 1980's wrestling fan in me, but 'Raheny Rockers' sounds like a great tag team name!

rom

The race drink is AA Drink Iso-Lemon. Where can I get this cheaply?

Trampas

really need to book my accom for this

dublin runner

Found a good offer for those of you (like me) who books these things very late.

CitizenM Hotel:

Good reviews and location

I got three nights for 207e: Fri April 11-Mon April 14

http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Hotel_Review-g188632-d5602376-Reviews-CitizenM_Rotterdam-Rotterdam_South_Holland_Province.html

Just click the 69e option and use the 'Hot Deal' option when directed onto the hotel website.

jebuz

One month to go now :eek: how's everybody fixed? I feel I'm on track myself for a stab at a sub 2:50, training's gone well, good half in Bohermeen and no major setbacks...so far.

I got sorted with accommodation finally (hotel Leewenbrug), I've a friend running with St.Cocas so piggybacking with a group of them. The only downside for me is I've to get back Sunday evening, which I guess is all the more reason to finish quicker and get into the pub. Speaking of which, there must be a good group of boardsies heading, any ideas where to head for after race refreshments?

blockic

jebuz wrote: »

One month to go now :eek: how's everybody fixed? I feel I'm on track myself for a stab at a sub 2:50, training's gone well, good half in Bohermeen and no major setbacks...so far.

I got sorted with accommodation finally (hotel Leewenbrug), I've a friend running with St.Cocas so piggybacking with a group of them. The only downside for me is I've to get back Sunday evening, which I guess is all the more reason to finish quicker and get into the pub. Speaking of which, there must be a good group of boardsies heading, any ideas where to head for after race refreshments?

Went to Paddy Murphy's and then O'Sheas last year afterwards, O'Sheas seemed to have the better crowd..although the straw and wood mulch on the ground to give the place an "irish" feel was a bit strange...Think it was there more to soak up spilt drink!

wowzer

blockic wrote: »

Went to Paddy Murphy's and then O'Sheas last year afterwards, O'Sheas seemed to have the better crowd..although the straw and wood mulch on the ground to give the place an "irish" feel was a bit strange...Think it was there more to soak up spilt drink!

Blockic do they show premier league in either of those 2 pubs? Liverpool v man city is on that day so I would like to find somewhere to watch it.

blockic

wowzer wrote: »

Blockic do they show premier league in either of those 2 pubs? Liverpool v man city is on that day so I would like to find somewhere to watch it.

Yep, I'd say O'Sheas will have it..lots of sports on there last year from what I recall.

wowzer

blockic wrote: »

Yep, I'd say O'Sheas will have it..lots of sports on there last year from what I recall.

Cheers Blocky, I will look o'sheas up so.

BeepBeep67

blockic wrote: »

Yep, I'd say O'Sheas will have it..lots of sports on there last year from what I recall.

Remind me, how much do you recall :pac:

blockic

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Remind me, how much do you recall :pac:

A fuzzy screen with the Masters on! The fuzz may have been my eyes! :pac:

Trampas

Got my letter other day. Pen E.

Anyone know if I will find the 3.30 pacers in that pen?

dublin runner

Trampas wrote: »

Got my letter other day. Pen E.

Anyone know if I will find the 3.30 pacers in that pen?

Not too sure to be honest. Maybe fire them an email?

dublin runner

All quiet here. Everyone is obviously too busy training!

Just thinking there about the water and energy drink stations. Any thoughts on the energy drink they provide and does anyone know if the water in cup poses any issues? I am tempted to have to have someone on course with drinks but would rather just rely on myself.

Trampas

I'm going to start with a 250 ml bottle so can avoid the 1st water station at least

The cups appear to have tops on them.

No idea what the sports drink is like maybe someone from previous year can say

corny

dublin runner wrote: »

All quiet here. Everyone is obviously too busy training!

Just thinking there about the water and energy drink stations. Any thoughts on the energy drink they provide and does anyone know if the water in cup poses any issues? I am tempted to have to have someone on course with drinks but would rather just rely on myself.

Just a note of caution, thats against the rules apparently.

dublin runner

corny wrote: »

Just a note of caution, thats against the rules apparently.

Really? Well not on the course exactly but standing as a spectator on the footpath. Think I will avoid this option anyway....hate relying on other people when it's my race.

Thanks for the info.

corny

dublin runner wrote: »

Really? Well not on the course exactly but standing as a spectator on the footpath. Think I will avoid this option anyway....hate relying on other people when it's my race.

Thanks for the info.

http://www.marathonrotterdam.org/runners/race-regulations/

'The Entrant may not accept any aid (drinks, food, sponge, etc.) from anybody other than a post so equipped and manned by the Organizer.'

You'd probably be fine but just in case you're being watched.;)

dublin runner

corny wrote: »

http://www.marathonrotterdam.org/runners/race-regulations/

'The Entrant may not accept any aid (drinks, food, sponge, etc.) from anybody other than a post so equipped and manned by the Organizer.'

You'd probably be fine but just in case you're being watched.;)

Could just imagine....400m to go and getting hauled off the course!

ASIMON0V

dublin runner wrote: »

Could just imagine....400m to go and getting hauled off the course!

I can't imagine being within 400m of the finish of rotterdam and not making the finish. that would destroy me.

Trampas

ASIMON0V wrote: »

I can't imagine being within 400m of the finish of rotterdam and not making the finish. that would destroy me.

Have to catch you first

Shouldn't be a problem to catch you though but if you could hold them off for 400 metres

dublin runner

Trampas wrote: »

Have to catch you first

Shouldn't be a problem to catch you though but if you could hold them off for 400 metres

Might be a useful tool to gain a few extra seconds! Nothing better than a good chase! Although at that stage I probably wouldn't be that hard to catch

blockic

ASIMON0V wrote: »

I can't imagine being within 400m of the finish of rotterdam and not making the finish. that would destroy me.

Nice dig there! Under the radar

wowzer

blockic wrote: »

Nice dig there! Under the radar

Haha I was wondering when you would take the bait there, nicely played by ASIMONOV.

jebuz

Too early to start checking weather? I don't think so...accuweather says cloudy and 9° on the 13th, back of the net :cool:

dublin runner

jebuz wrote: »

Too early to start checking weather? I don't think so...accuweather says cloudy and 9° on the 13th, back of the net :cool:

Snap! I checked for the first time late last night. I would take those conditions, no doubt. I must now resist to check the forecast every hour of every day. The one thing we can't change is the weather......or can we......??!

corny

jebuz wrote: »

Too early to start checking weather? I don't think so...accuweather says cloudy and 9° on the 13th, back of the net :cool:

Perfect. Lets hope its accurate. Don't think i could hack last years conditions.

jebuz

yeah I really hope the "accu" in accuweather refers to some sort of accuracy, what was it like last year, too warm?

corny

jebuz wrote: »

yeah I really hope the "accu" in accuweather refers to some sort of accuracy, what was it like last year, too warm?

Got to 20 degrees in the afternoon.