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Chicago Marathon - 12th Oct 2014

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    #392
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,365 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    RunForestRun wrote: »
    Interesting question belcarra, why have you got a bicycle in your living room?

    Maybe it's a unicycle


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    #393
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Maybe it's a unicycle

    Haha. Not quite.

    Simple answer is I live in an apartment which means space is very limited. I happen to have a relatively large (In comparison to other rooms) living room so that is where I store my bike.
    Is this really such an unusual situation??:eek:


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    #394
    ThePiedPiper
    Registered Users Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭ThePiedPiper


    Probably not that unusual.. Anyway, when you posting my umbrella up to me, could've done with it Saturday afternoon..


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    #395
    drquirky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭drquirky


    belcarra wrote: »
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    And that, Ladies & Gents, is what you get for coming third in the Chicago Marathon Team Competition...a Plaque for the team and a pretty useless umbrella each!
    Just got them today.

    But what does "blue" division mean? Would there have been other team comps of higher standards (not demeaning the piss artists at all here) who would have received more salubrious prizes?


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    #396
    wildrhubarb
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭wildrhubarb


    belcarra wrote: »
    Haha. Not quite.

    Simple answer is I live in an apartment which means space is very limited. I happen to have a relatively large (In comparison to other rooms) living room so that is where I store my bike.
    Is this really such an unusual situation??:eek:

    A living room isn't complete without a bike or three :)

    Well done on getting third, guys.

    Of all the bloody marathon merchandise they could have sent a group of runners, I can't believe they chose umbrellas! Perhaps ye should tweet some photos at them showing what an addition the umbrellas are to your training regimes.


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    #397
    The_Boy_Wonder
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭The_Boy_Wonder


    yaboya1 wrote: »
    The umbrella should come in handy for The_Boy_Wonder in Jamaica!

    As useful as any running paraphernalia for the amount of running I'm doing here!


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    #398
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    drquirky wrote: »
    But what does "blue" division mean? Would there have been other team comps of higher standards (not demeaning the piss artists at all here) who would have received more salubrious prizes?

    All explained here DrQ.

    The team results (Red & Blue) are available here.
    A large part of any successful team is knowing your limits and therefore choosing the Blue event was paramount in us being so great!!:D

    *Team Members*
    To receive your beautiful new Chicago Marathon® 2013 special edition umbrellas please PM me with your preferred means of delivery.
    Note: Only means of delivery available will be to meet me at my earliest convenience. Team Captain's decision is final!


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    #399
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    RunForestRun wrote: »
    Probably not that unusual.. Anyway, when you posting my umbrella up to me, could've done with it Saturday afternoon..

    A - I seriously doubt the (lack of) quality of the umbrellas would even make it going through the An Post system!!
    You doing Raheny this Sunday? If so I can bring it along!


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    #400
    ThePiedPiper
    Registered Users Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭ThePiedPiper


    Not doing Raheny, I'm going to be way too hungover. I'm sure I'll make it through the rest of the winter without the umbrella...


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    #401
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    Chicago Marathon wrote:
    Registration for the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been postponed until March 19 at 12 p.m. Central Time to finalize a routine yet comprehensive assessment of our new registration process. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding as we aim to ensure a seamless registration experience for all who wish to register for the event.

    The guaranteed entry and lottery entry deadline of April 7 at 12 p.m. remains unchanged.

    .


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    #402
    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭opus


    Spotted this on the twitter feed just now....
    Today marks the opening of the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration period at 12 p.m. CT.


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    #403
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    Last chance for this today...


    The guaranteed entry and lottery entry deadline of April 7 at 12 p.m CST remains unchanged.


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    #404
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    blockic wrote: »
    Last chance for this today...


    The guaranteed entry and lottery entry deadline of April 7 at 12 p.m CST remains unchanged.

    I've entered the lottery, how good are the chances of getting a place? I've entered London and NY ballots plenty of time with no luck but am guessing (hoping) odds are better for Chicago?


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    #405
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    I've entered the lottery, how good are the chances of getting a place? I've entered London and NY ballots plenty of time with no luck but am guessing (hoping) odds are better for Chicago?

    71,000 have entered the lottery and 40,000 places in total. so if say 10,000 get guaranteed entry and another couple thousand for charity etc. etc that's roughly about a 40% chance of getting in..


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    #406
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    I got offered a place from the ballot, need to figure out if I can actually afford to do it now, seems like it would cost around €1000 all in, including flights, hotels, and stuff once there...

    Anyone else offered a place?


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    #407
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »
    I got offered a place from the ballot, need to figure out if I can actually afford to do it now, seems like it would cost around €1000 all in, including flights, hotels, and stuff once there...

    Anyone else offered a place?

    How much is Blockic charging for accommodation??:cool:


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    #408
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    I'm in too. It does look very expensive alright but i'm justifying it as a once off type of thing. The very early plan is that my gf will come too and we'll make a holiday out of it.

    I know a few from these parts did it last year, anyone got any good hotel recommendations?


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    #409
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    I'm in too. It does look very expensive alright but i'm justifying it as a once off type of thing. The very early plan is that my gf will come too and we'll make a holiday out of it.

    I know a few from these parts did it last year, anyone got any good hotel recommendations?

    It may not sound like something you are looking for but a gang of us stayed in Hostelling International and the place was perfect location, great value and easily the best hostel I ever stayed in. Pretty sure the other guys would agree too.


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    #410
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    belcarra wrote: »
    It may not sound like something you are looking for but a gang of us stayed in Hostelling International and the place was perfect location, great value and easily the best hostel I ever stayed in. Pretty sure the other guys would agree too.

    That looks ideal tbh


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    #411
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    belcarra wrote: »
    How much is Blockic charging for accommodation??:cool:

    Haha, I need to find a permanent place myself first before I go offering it out! :)
    belcarra wrote: »
    It may not sound like something you are looking for but a gang of us stayed in Hostelling International and the place was perfect location, great value and easily the best hostel I ever stayed in. Pretty sure the other guys would agree too.

    100% agree with this. I may even stay there myself again the night before it was so convenient!

    I'm in too but making the start line may be a challenge itself at the moment my the looks of it!


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    #412
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    Need to decide today on this....finances dont work *at all* really, looking 2 grand [plus] for a week away, as Mrs Joe and I both have family not too far away and we cant go that far and not visit both sets, which really complicates things...

    But sooooooooo tempting....


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    #413
    jebuz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭jebuz


    tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »
    Need to decide today on this....finances dont work *at all* really, looking 2 grand [plus] for a week away, as Mrs Joe and I both have family not too far away and we cant go that far and not visit both sets, which really complicates things...

    But sooooooooo tempting....

    Same position, it's on the bucket list but can't justify it right now, wallet says no so I crumbled and signed up for Dublin :pac:


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    #414
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    Just dropped the 185 dolla myself. Not even sure If I'll be in any shape to do it, but better in than out I guess!

    It helps that I don't have to worry about flights and accommodation though! Bit of a trip alright otherwise..


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    #415
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    I'd strongly consider this for 2015, looking forward to your reports in October!


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    #416
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    feck it, folded like a badly trained man in the last few miles and entered...

    If there is a large chance this is my last marathon, Im going out in style, we can worry about the money later!


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    #417
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    Flights booked, no turning back now!! [Aer Lingus 100 quid odd sale, ending midnight, so save 200 quid with both of us, not too bad at all]


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    #418
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    11 weeks out, How are things going Vagga?

    Anyone else signed up that want to come out of the woodwork?

    After party to rival McGrattans a certainty!

    Corrals are being allocated on Friday and you have until 25th August to change them.


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    #419
    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    blockic wrote: »
    After party to rival McGrattans a certainty!

    Will you be turning up though?
    Or going for a nap like last year.....:pac::pac:


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    #420
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    yaboya1 wrote: »
    Will you be turning up though?
    Or going for a nap like last year.....:pac::pac:

    Ha...burn on me!

    Throwing up like last year you mean! :pac:


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    #421
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    traning not too bad actually, too little speed work to be honest, but plenty of miles in legs, including two runs of over 19 miles, which is not bad at this stage :)


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