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Dublin Marathon 2022

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    #242
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,097 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119656802#Comment_119656802

    I carry far more fuel on me than is sensible, but depending on the situation may not actually need to make use of any for the duration. It's usefulness for most people is overstated I think, and I carry mine for medical reasons rather than fueling reasons. Definitely a physiological benefit, but a bit dubious about how strong the need is for the vast majority of us.

    There may be fraction of a percentage difference for the elites, but does that really matter for the rest of us.

    Water I can certainly do nearly marathon distance without, but that is dependent on the time of year. Most of the water during a race goes over my head. The tiny sips of water are likely irrelevant as far as hydration levels are concerned and mostly just for comfort of not having your mouth feeling like sandpaper.



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    #243
    marathon2022
    Registered Users Posts: 757 ✭✭✭marathon2022


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119656925#Comment_119656925

    With time and training (years) anyone can adapt physiologically and psychologicaly to running long distance, especially easy and slow pace without fuel and hydration. I wanted to know who has run/race DCM without hydration or fuel?

    As this is the largest most frequented running forum in Ireland I would presume if as the poster implied lots of people run DCM without fuel or hydration some of the posters here do it. If so I would like to know how their recovery went and how much if any gain run of the mill (vaste majority of posters here) runner would get from not carrying or using fuel and hydration as during the DCM. If there is or they know of any science behind the average runner not using hydration or fueling during marathons to illicit gains I would also be very interested. I have access to most of the science journals including paywall so no worries about linking to them.



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    #244
    ittakestwo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭ittakestwo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119656802#Comment_119656802

    Not the piont i was making. Some people do run dublin without water as it wont be hot but not many.


    Piont i was making to newbie runners is dont panic if you miss a water stop that you had planned to get pre race. It really wont make a difference missing one. I hear runners talk like their race is ruined because they could not get water on the 3rd water stop they had planned pre race. Just relax and not worry if you miss one. Get water in next one they're very regular in dublin. Worrying and overthinking is more damaging to your race imo. Need to be nice and relaxed to breathe well.



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    #245
    rovers_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 2,659 ✭✭✭rovers_runner


    Fastlane 3/4 or Irish 3/4 ?

    Anyone done either recently? Haven't done the 3/4 since it used to be held in Glasson.



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    #246
    Trampas
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    Fast lane the sound of it would put me off if doing Dublin. Dublin isn’t hilly but not flat and I say fast lane is flat



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    #247
    FinnC
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    I did the Fastlane 10km earlier this year. If it’s the same route with 3 loops it will get very boring very quickly over the course of 32km.

    I’m going up to Longwood myself for their 3/4



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    #248
    Sorbet
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭Sorbet


    I tried one from the post 10k race series bag and liked it so got about €50 worth from this website https://www.enervit.com/it/tutti-i-prodotti.html but took a while. Like you say didn’t seem readily available anywhere else and lots of Italian in websites and emails. That said very happy so far with the products themselves.



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    #249
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,097 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119662979#Comment_119662979

    I've done a few 5 lap marathon courses over the last couple of years and it really wasn't too bad. First lap it's all new, next lap you think did we already run this but, next lap you think it's a bit rubbish doing laps but then realise that your half way now, next lap you think about where you'll push on on the final lap, and the last lap is the last lap so you just dig in.

    Don't be put off by laps.



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    #250
    Charliebull
    Registered Users Posts: 3,437 ✭✭✭Charliebull


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119656802#Comment_119656802

    training wise I would do up to 20 miles without either, just 2litres and and a banana before I go, not sure if this is sensible or not, only issue is what goes in must come out

    I find the gels actually make me thirsty

    for the marathon i prob will take water around the 18 mile mark and hope that sees me home



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    #251
    GoHardOrGoHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭GoHardOrGoHome


    I did 33k at the weekend. Little under 3 hours. Had 5 gels and 500ml water. Had a drink after but maybe just another 150ml. Not to say that'll work for other people. Quite a cool morning (7am). If it was warmer would drink more.



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    #252
    Kellygirl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,021 ✭✭✭Kellygirl


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119667498#Comment_119667498

    Out of interest, how is your recovery after those runs? The reason I ask is that if I do my long runs well fuelled and fuelling en route I recover much faster and also just eat normally for the rest of the day. Before I used not take as much fuel on board for training runs but found I used get headaches after and spend the day picking at food, most likely the wrong food at that.



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    #253
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,746 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Does the Luas run cross city on marathon morning or does it only go to certain point thst morning



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    #254
    Naked Lepper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭Naked Lepper


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119668193#Comment_119668193

    luas runs as usual , red line goes under the rialto bridge where the marathon crosses and the green line route is out of the way


    edit - actually red line will terminate at museum for a few hours in morning as the runners head up towards smithfield.. i dont think the green line is impacted tho...



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    #255
    marathon2022
    Registered Users Posts: 757 ✭✭✭marathon2022


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119667498#Comment_119667498

    That's a lot of water to drink in one go? Do you run your 20 milers in the morning or evening?



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    #256
    Trampas
    Registered Users Posts: 7,677 ✭✭✭Trampas


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119668480#Comment_119668480

    Green line stops while you cross the green to go to cuff street

    Even in a cool day you’ll lose fluids even during an easy hour run. Unless you’re like Prince Andrew and can’t sweat at all.

    Like everything you’ve got to practice and train for a considerable amount of time before deciding on I’m not going to drink a drop over 30km run.



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    #257
    KeepTheFaith
    Registered Users Posts: 624 ✭✭✭KeepTheFaith


    Is there any way of selling a Dublin Marathon entry or deferring to next year?



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    #258
    gar
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭gar


    Best options for family coming up to watch / cheer on / remove my body from the course?



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    #259
    AuldManKing
    Registered Users Posts: 5,236 ✭✭✭AuldManKing


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119662821#Comment_119662821

    The Irish 3/4 route has changed this year - it used to be billed as 3/4 as hilly as Dublin, but is flatter now apparently. - A lovely route, a great spread afterwards with their famous Crisp Sambos.



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    #260
    cunavalos
    Registered Users Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭cunavalos


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119654833#Comment_119654833

    enervit are a fairly well established cycle nutrition company. I think the main Irish distributor is Nicolas Roche's sports distribution company. Roca Sports https://rocasports.ie/product-category/cycling/nutrition/

    They do even have a Dublin marathon pack but I really don't see anything unique about ithttps://rocasports.ie/product/enervit-dublin-marathon-pack/

    For local suppliers try some of the cycle shops. The old cycleways on Parnell Street used to stock them.



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    #261
    rovers_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 2,659 ✭✭✭rovers_runner


    Ordered a few bits off their Italian site, better to be sure before the day and get a taste for them.



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    #262
    Unknownability
    Registered Users Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Unknownability


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119673934#Comment_119673934

    The running shop in Tullamore stocks these products.



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    #263
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭Lazare


    Bizarre that they'd put samples in race series goodie bags and then require people to hire a private detective when they want to buy some.



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    #264
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭Lazare


    I wonder if they've a stall at the expo. Is there a list anywhere to check?



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    #265
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,456 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    It’s just promotion. I liked the ones I demoed but no desire to change from previous habits.



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    #266
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119680218#Comment_119680218

    You can buy them in super valu.



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    #267
    Trampas
    Registered Users Posts: 7,677 ✭✭✭Trampas


    When it comes to gels on marathon I wouldn’t be relying on picking them up off the volunteers. I’ve ran by them. Flavour might not be what you like. Best off having your own supply by carrying them all or having someone you know giving you them



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    #268
    event
    Registered Users Posts: 16,051 ✭✭✭✭event


    Wrong thread

    Post edited by event on


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    #269
    Charliebull
    Registered Users Posts: 3,437 ✭✭✭Charliebull


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119668619#Comment_119668619

    usually out the door at 6am, have to be back for kids football matches



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    #270
    Charliebull
    Registered Users Posts: 3,437 ✭✭✭Charliebull


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119668001#Comment_119668001

    generally fine, i would be Hungry during the day but no other side effects



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    #271
    GoHardOrGoHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭GoHardOrGoHome


    Are there Darts on Sunday morning heading into town? Earliest one on a Sunday isn't until 9:18 (Dun Laoghaire).

    I thought I remember something years ago about a special Dart. Maybe not.



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