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Dublin City marathon

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    #92
    Vrun14
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    "Quirkyback?" I'm lost!!!


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    #93
    Ososlo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,420 ✭✭✭Ososlo


    Anyone interested in being part of a scientific project?
    Could be a bit of fun!


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    #94
    Mr Freeze
    Registered Users Posts: 6,618 ✭✭✭Mr Freeze


    For any Strava users here...

    http://www.strava.com/running-races/2014-dublin-marathon


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    #95
    Casey78
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 873 ✭✭✭Casey78


    Just a quick question re pacers.
    I am running for one of the designated charities and will be entitled to something called gold entry. I was told on another thread on the forum that this means I can move up to the start of wave 1.( I registered for wave 2)
    I'm hoping for a 4 hr time and was planning to follow a pacer,but I presume the 4hr pacers will be somewhere in wave 2? Will there be any 4hr or other pacers for people with gold entry?


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    #96
    RayCun
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    Casey78 wrote: »
    Just a quick question re pacers.
    I am running for one of the designated charities and will be entitled to something called gold entry. I was told on another thread on the forum that this means I can move up to the start of wave 1.( I registered for wave 2)
    I'm hoping for a 4 hr time and was planning to follow a pacer,but I presume the 4hr pacers will be somewhere in wave 2? Will there be any 4hr or other pacers for people with gold entry?

    No, there will only be one set of pacers.
    And you are better off starting in the right place, with people running at your pace, rather than surrounded by people going much faster. You will run too fast at the start.
    And everyone else will be better off if you start at the right place and they don't have to run around you.

    Gold entry. ffs


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    #97
    Ososlo
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    ^^^ Yeah take heed of what Ray's saying casey. You could ruin your first marathon by going out too fast at the start. A really bad idea...


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    #98
    smashiner
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    Just signed up yesterday for my first Marathon!! I am an ex Footballer, running for about 6-7 years now and my times are, 10k in 48 - 50 mins, HM 1:49 and I seem to be able to run at a 5:30 per Kilometer pace comfortably during my build up runs. Would sub 4 hours (3:59:59) be a realistic target or am I way off and should settle for more around 4:30??


    Any thoughts??


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    #99
    Casey78
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    RayCun wrote: »
    No, there will only be one set of pacers.
    And you are better off starting in the right place, with people running at your pace, rather than surrounded by people going much faster. You will run too fast at the start.

    Ok thanks.


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    #100
    Takestan
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    smashiner wrote: »
    Just signed up yesterday for my first Marathon!! I am an ex Footballer, running for about 6-7 years now and my times are, 10k in 48 - 50 mins, HM 1:49 and I seem to be able to run at a 5:30 per Kilometer pace comfortably during my build up runs. Would sub 4 hours (3:59:59) be a realistic target or am I way off and should settle for more around 4:30??


    Any thoughts??

    Thats same times as me last year I done 3 20 mile runs in lead to marathon and finished 3 :40


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    #101
    smashiner
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    Thanks Takestan,
    I was planning on doing 2 or 3 of the 20 mile runs as part of the build up, so I will take on board your advice. I was planning to go out with the 3:50 pace makers and see how I feel after 15-20 miles. Did you use Gels etc to avoid 'hitting the wall', as I have never had to face this problem so far??


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    #102
    RayCun
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    Dublin Marathon novices mentored thread


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    #103
    smashiner
    Registered Users Posts: 538 ✭✭✭smashiner


    Thanks RayCun,
    Lost of helpful stuff in there for a newbie, I will immerse myself in it this evening!!


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    #104
    dwayneshintzy
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    If you're planning on following a 4 hour pacer, Casey78, there is no way you should be considering running in the first wave. It'll be uncomfortable for yourself, you'll be getting in people's way, etc....just a bad idea all 'round.


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    #105
    yaboya1
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    This 'Gold Entry' is the stupidest thing I've ever heard of in a race.
    You can't blame the charities or the runners who are raising money either.
    It's totally the fault of the organisers allowing something so ridiculous to go ahead. What are they thinking?


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    #106
    Casey78
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    dwayneshintzy wrote: »
    If you're planning on following a 4 hour pacer, Casey78, there is no way you should be considering running in the first wave. It'll be uncomfortable for yourself, you'll be getting in people's way, etc....just a bad idea all 'round.

    I wasn't to be fair. I didn't even really know what gold entry meant.
    I'm happy to be in wave 2 and follow the 4hr pacer.
    Thanks for the advice though.


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    #107
    Ososlo
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    yaboya1 wrote: »
    This 'Gold Entry' is the stupidest thing I've ever heard of in a race.
    You can't blame the charities or the runners who are raising money either.
    It's totally the fault of the organisers allowing something so ridiculous to go ahead. What are they thinking?

    Yes it's highly irresponsible of the organisers imo and not of benefit to anyone as far as I can see.


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    #108
    yaboya1
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    Yes it's highly irresponsible of the organisers imo and not of benefit to anyone as far as I can see.

    Totally agree. In my opinion 'Gold Entry' should consist of something like meeting the elites in the hotel or 10-15 minutes before the start on the line, before the charity runners then assemble to their correct pens based on their running ability.


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    #109
    adrian522
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    Wish they had a gold entry for Boston or London.


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    #110
    MisterDrak
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    60 Days to go !!!!


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    #111
    Wubble Wubble
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    Just looking for a quick bit of advice. I've signed up for DCM but am seriously thinking of withdrawing. Highest mileage is two 40odd mile weeks which were followed by 2 1/2 weeks off with injury approaching the Frank Duffy, which I nursed myself through last week.

    Unfortunately it's an ongoing quad problem, and I'm concerned that I can't give it sufficient rest and build my mileage to a level where I can enjoy the marathon and not worry about blowing up....just 60 days to go!! It would not be my first, as I ran the Paris Marathon in April.

    Plan B is to run the half as best I can (I'm also away for a few days the weekend after next) and not worry about the consequences; I would then take a break for a few weeks regardless, before building towards the Clontarf HM at the end of November, and then putting the runners away until after Christmas.

    The thought of having to pass up the chance to run a marathon in my home city is driving me nuts. However it may yet turn out to be a good decision in the long run; who knows 2015 could be an injury free year with improved results and performance to match.

    Opinions?


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    #112
    Hard Worker
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    Casey78 wrote: »
    Just a quick question re pacers.
    I am running for one of the designated charities and will be entitled to something called gold entry. I was told on another thread on the forum that this means I can move up to the start of wave 1.( I registered for wave 2)
    I'm hoping for a 4 hr time and was planning to follow a pacer,but I presume the 4hr pacers will be somewhere in wave 2? Will there be any 4hr or other pacers for people with gold entry?

    What you were told on another thread on the forum is incorrect. Your charity will be well briefed on what you will be allowed to do on race day.


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    #113
    Laois_Man
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    Dublin named amongst the top 30 marathon's in the World

    https://t.co/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FxPqrriqCxz&t=1&sig=2431fe5fbd417fe2b72b3a96e5f3c6d94d046d96&iid=41698cc5bcf84817b7ca43af1b02d80c&uid=26309016&nid=137+1014


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    #114
    pistol_75
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    Hard Worker wrote: »
    What you were told on another thread on the forum is incorrect. Your charity will be well briefed on what you will be allowed to do on race day.

    Why are Gardai given the privilege of all starting towards the front of the race every year?

    Given the varying standards I would have thought they should find the appropriate wave like everyone else?


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    #115
    Joleigh
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭Joleigh


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    Why are Gardai given the privilege of all starting towards the front of the race every year?

    Given the varying standards I would have thought they should find the appropriate wave like everyone else?

    Are they? Probably the same way they get free McDonalds.


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    #116
    Ososlo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,420 ✭✭✭Ososlo


    Joleigh wrote: »
    Are they? Probably the same way they get free McDonalds.

    Ya wha?????


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    #117
    tang1
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    Ya wha?????

    I believe Joleigh was implying the FAT guards get free MacDonalds cause you know yourself all guards are FAT and enjoy free fast food!!


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    #118
    Joleigh
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭Joleigh


    tang1 wrote: »
    I believe Joleigh was implying the FAT guards get free MacDonalds cause you know yourself all guards are FAT and enjoy free fast food!!

    Wasn't implying anything about FAT! Just saying if they get to the front of the marathon line up its a perk of the job, just like getting free mackers is a perk! I'm sure they're not fat if they're running marathons :D


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    #119
    Ososlo
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    tang1 wrote: »
    I believe Joleigh was implying the FAT guards get free MacDonalds cause you know yourself all guards are FAT and enjoy free fast food!!

    That free Mcdonalds thing is a joke I presume!


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    #120
    tang1
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    Joleigh wrote: »
    Wasn't implying anything about FAT! Just saying if they get to the front of the marathon line up its a perk of the job, just like getting free mackers is a perk! I'm sure they're not fat if they're running marathons :D

    I've never gotten a free one nor would i take one if it was offered. I dont think its a perk of the job starting at the front of DCM either, i think its a form of thank you from Dublin City Council towards the Gardai or something along those lines. Hardworker i'm sure will explain exactly why when hes around.


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    #121
    tang1
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    That free Mcdonalds thing is a joke I presume!

    Afraid not, happens in alot of places.


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