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Chicago Marathon - 12th Oct 2014

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    #242
    drquirky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭drquirky


    belcarra wrote: »
    I ran my '12km easy with 3km @ MP' last night so apart from a few strides later in the week all easy/recovery paced running from now 'til Sunday.
    The Norwegians are suggesting 17deg, gentle Southerly breeze and light rain for Sunday morning - Hopefully the rain will make it feel a bit cooler again!
    Also, apparently sunrise is at 7:01am on Sunday morning so looks like we'll be making our way to the start area in the dark...

    My forecast in Budapest exactly the same. Have to say the temp range is kind of stressing me out. Please tell me 19 or 20 isn't horrific for running a decent race?


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    #243
    Peckham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭Peckham


    drquirky wrote: »
    My forecast in Budapest exactly the same. Have to say the temp range is kind of stressing me out. Please tell me 19 or 20 isn't horrific for running a decent race?

    I think Wilson Kipsang said before Berlin that he'd go for the world record so long as temperatures were no more than 19 degrees, so I guess it's at the top end of the range.


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    #244
    eliwallach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭eliwallach


    drquirky wrote: »
    My forecast in Budapest exactly the same. Have to say the temp range is kind of stressing me out. Please tell me 19 or 20 isn't horrific for running a decent race?

    Ran Half M in Lisbon in temps of 25 - 26C at the weekend, not exactly conducive to ideal running conditions but park all PB notions at the entrance to your corral. Good luck.


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    #245
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    drquirky wrote: »
    My forecast in Budapest exactly the same. Have to say the temp range is kind of stressing me out. Please tell me 19 or 20 isn't horrific for running a decent race?

    Everyone's different but there is a common denominator to all my crap races this year, namely temps of 20deg+. I'll be keeping a close eye on HR if it's warm as redlining early on is a sure fire way to walk the last few miles!!:eek:
    I think it was around 20deg in Athlone Half so AFAIR you managed those conditions pretty well?


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    #246
    drquirky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭drquirky


    belcarra wrote: »
    Everyone's different but there is a common denominator to all my crap races this year, namely temps of 20deg+. I'll be keeping a close eye on HR if it's warm as redlining early on is a sure fire way to walk the last few miles!!:eek:
    I think it was around 20deg in Athlone Half so AFAIR you managed those conditions pretty well?

    Ah- good stuff Belcarra thanks for that. I had been looking trying to find the temp in Athlone as I thought it would be a good example for me in terms of what I can expect in those kind of conditions- didn't feel like heat was a big factor for me there so hopefully the 15-20 degree temps predicted during the race on Sun. shouldn't be too bad. I'm pretty sure I'm overthinking this right now....


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    #247
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,016 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Well, I told all and sundry that Metz was the October 13th choice of marathon. Bloody hell, it's gone from quite warm recently to a forecast of single figures and rain for next Sunday. Same as last year then and tbh I found it a bit miserable. Be perfect conditions for a Mayo lad ;)


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    #248
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    Itziger wrote: »
    Well, I told all and sundry that Metz was the October 13th choice of marathon. Bloody hell, it's gone from quite warm recently to a forecast of single figures and rain for next Sunday. Same as last year then and tbh I found it a bit miserable. Be perfect conditions for a Mayo lad ;)

    Sign me up now, off to Ryanair to check prices...anyone want a Chicago entry??


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    #249
    Johnnio13
    Registered Users Posts: 796 ✭✭✭Johnnio13


    Lads/lassie - -best of luck in Chicago. Been following your banter here.
    Enjoy Kitty's!


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    #250
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    Itziger wrote: »
    Well, I told all and sundry that Metz was the October 13th choice of marathon.

    Poznan is the place to be this Sunday for a marathon ;)

    10C and a light breeze say these Norwegian lads, looking good!


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    #251
    blockic
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    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    Poznan is the place to be this Sunday for a marathon ;)

    10C and a light breeze say these Norwegian lads, looking good!

    Are the irish still going strong over there? It was some spot for the Euros! :D


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    #252
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    Poznan is the place to be this Sunday for a marathon ;)

    10C and a light breeze say these Norwegian lads, looking good!

    Could be one for next year possibly...? I thought it was a great Town despite the footie. Bad/no memories of drinking several bottles of Vodka with a few mates in the Lizard King bar in the Square... #Bringbacktrap!

    Throw up a link/report here when you're done and dusted.


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    #253
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    It looks like it'll be a decent event hopefully, their site says there'll be close to 8,000 on the start line and the course looks like a good, reasonably flat one. Beer given out at the end too to bring back memories (or maybe not "memories" as such :D) of last summer. I'll put up a report here next week.

    Good luck to you all heading to Chicago, or Metz for that matter :)


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    #254
    Peckham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Live coverage of the race here. Looks like it includes finish line cameras so those at home can watch us cross the line.


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    #255
    belcarra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    For all my fellow travellers to Chicago - I have created a group on Whatsapp for communicating while over there.
    If you want to be included in the group PM me your phone numbers and I'll add you.
    (This should hopefully reduce the costs of roaming charges and we'll all be able to see if plans change, etc. without having to text each person)


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    #256
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    Peckham wrote: »
    Live coverage of the race here. Looks like it includes finish line cameras so those at home can watch us cross the line.

    I'll be hoping to just make the line first! :p

    Had a nightmare last night that I had a DNF again. One of those that when you wake up it takes you 5 minutes before you realise it didn't happen! Phew!


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    #257
    The_Boy_Wonder
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    blockic wrote: »
    I'll be hoping to just make the line first! :p

    Had a nightmare last night that I had a DNF again. One of those that when you wake up it takes you 5 minutes before you realise it didn't happen! Phew!

    I'll be hoping to just make it!!


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    #258
    average_runner
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    The_Boy_Wonder wrote: »
    I'll be hoping to just make it!!


    My dream is totally different, even though its for New York. Wake up on the morning of the flight down home in Wexford and I pay the taxi man 200 euro to get me to airport on time. He bloody keeps stopping for food at every petrol station!!!


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    #259
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    Pretty good app here. Much easier for runner tracking...
    Download the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Mobile Application, powered by Tata Consultancy Services. The free mobile application features important information for the 2013 event including race weekend schedules, runner tracking, real time weather, interactive maps, event photos and much more.

    To download the mobile application for iPhone click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chimarathon2013/id718145625?ls=1&mt=8

    To download the mobile application for Android click here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tcs.chicagomarathon2013&hl=en


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    #260
    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭opus


    Very best of luck to everyone running on Sunday!

    Will hopefully get a chance to take a look at the online coverage.


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    #261
    DukeOfDromada
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭DukeOfDromada


    Thought I'd better update this table. When I filled it out months ago I didn't think 2:50 would be possible. 2:50 is the long term target and feel like I may be close to it for Chicago so going to go for it. We'll see after the first 7-8 miles how its going.

    Name|Corral|Target|Team comp?|Gender
    Belcarra|B|3:12:30|Yes|M
    Peckham|A|2:48:00|Yes|M
    RunForestRun|A|2:49:50|Yes|M
    blockic|A|2:57:00|Yes|M
    DukeOfDromada|A|2:550:00|Yes|M


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    #262
    digger2d2
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    Good luck to all - Hope you get perfect weather and the times you want!


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    #263
    Peckham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭Peckham


    hhhmmm. I'm revising to a slower time - same as my Boston target, but a much better chance of hitting it.

    Have included a column for bib number

    Name|Corral|Target|Bib#
    Belcarra|B|3:12:30|
    Peckham|A|2:4852:00|1675
    RunForestRun|A|2:49:50|
    blockic|A|2:57:00|
    DukeOfDromada|A|2:550:00|


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    #264
    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    Hi lads,

    I'm going to have a go at my original target of 3:29:59. Training hasn't gone as smoothly as I'd have liked but I think it's still possible. Can somebody add me to the table? Bib# 6197. Thanks

    Corral B ;)


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    #265
    Peckham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Adding yaboya. Wasn't sure which corral you're in?

    Name|Corral|Target|Bib#
    Belcarra|B|3:12:30|
    Peckham|A|2:4852:00|1675
    RunForestRun|A|2:49:50|
    blockic|A|2:57:00|
    DukeOfDromada|A|2:550:00|
    yaboya||3:29:59|6197


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    #266
    PDCAT
    Registered Users Posts: 1,703 ✭✭✭PDCAT


    Best of luck lads. hope the weather is kind to ye.


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    #267
    wildrhubarb
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭wildrhubarb


    sideswipe wrote: »
    getting a little bit depressed from reading this thread and getting "Participant Update' emails from the organizers:(

    Would love to be using my entry on Sunday but had to change my plans at an early stage....oh well, next year hopefully.

    I hope everybody gets what they are looking for and more from the race, good luck.


    Likewise, Sideswipe. I'll be cheering all the runners on through gritted teeth!


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    #268
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    Enjoy the run all. Looking forward to the race reports.


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    #269
    Gavlor
    Registered Users Posts: 6,179 ✭✭✭Gavlor


    Best of luck guys

    Pi$$ heads ftw :D


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    #270
    Peckham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Sunny and 10 degrees forecast for Sunday morning. If the temperature falls any further we'll be complaining about how cold it is at the start! :P


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    #271
    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    Poznan is the place to be this Sunday for a marathon ;)

    10C and a light breeze say these Norwegian lads, looking good!

    Best of luck Sunday ClashCityRocker, be sure to let us know how you go..


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