Dublin Marathon 2022

Slow_Runner · 29-10-2022 6:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119809066#Comment_119809066

That is true I suppose, I'm the opposite - don't want to be hanging around too long. Prefer to rock up at the last minute 😀. You had me worried that there was something I missed - damn maranoia!!!

robinph · 29-10-2022 7:15pm

40 minutes really isn't much time as it always takes longer than expected to travel a short distance when there are crowds of people. People will be packed into the start area a good 10+ minutes before the off as well.

Obviously doesn't matter if you are not wanting a spot at the front, or behind the pack of Gardai at least.

Lazare · 29-10-2022 7:30pm

I mentioned on here the other day that the first Luas from Saggart was 7am. That's actually the first one from The Square.

The first Saggart one is 7:12am.

Just in case anyone else was doing the same.

sledge144 · 29-10-2022 7:46pm

That's it for me. Going to bed.

Good luck tomorrow everyone.

Cartman78 · 29-10-2022 7:47pm

In the hotel, the missus has Strictly on...it normally sends me into a deep coma so hopefully does the trick tonight 😴

revileandy · 29-10-2022 8:05pm

I'm in wave 4 for the 9.45 start, what's a reasonable time to turn up at? I know it's record participation this year but also don't want to be hanging around too long if it can be avoided!

GoHardOrGoHome · 29-10-2022 8:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119809005#Comment_119809005

I'd say you'll be fine. They said 7:15 to 8:00 for wave 1 bag drop but will be fine.

Slow_Runner · 29-10-2022 9:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119809535#Comment_119809535

It's a 5-10 min walk from bag drop to wave 4 pen, then another 5-10 min from pen to acrual start line. I would say 9 at the very latest (and I'm a last minute type of person)

BigAl81 · 29-10-2022 11:09pm

Best of luck tomorrow everyone!!!

Paddy1234 · 29-10-2022 11:24pm

Thanks for the responses - last question from me. I should be asleep. Can you stay at the back of wave 2 and let wave 2 go but hang back and you will end up at start of wave 3? Thanks

FazyLucker · 29-10-2022 11:28pm

Good luck to all of you. I called to the Expo today to pick up race numbers for friends who live down the country.

It was very efficient. In and out in 15 minutes.

My only gripe is that they are still producing those plastic clapper things. It is an awful waste of money and very environmentally unfriendly to produce such tat.

Otherwise, it was military in its organisation.

Lazare · 30-10-2022 6:08am

Mornin

sonyvision · 30-10-2022 6:15am

Morning eager beavers, no matter your time or what happens on just enjoy it. DCM was my first marathon and I am lucky I get to do it again.

Get up, have your usual breakfast for LSR give yourself plenty of travel time. Left right left right about 35,000 times easy as that 😆

Naked Lepper · 30-10-2022 6:45am

All the best to everyone today.

not too bothered by my waking up at 5am this morning knowing that it’s “really” 6am, probably got around 6 hour sleep so could be worse!

who’s got butterflies :)

cullenswood · 30-10-2022 6:55am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119810505#Comment_119810505

Yes you can, I'll be doing that from wave 1 to the front of wave 2. Just step to the side as they are approaching and then slot in.

It's a sight to behold seeing that many people approach you in an orderly line!

Laineyfrecks · 30-10-2022 7:01am

Morning folks😊 Very best of luck to everyone running today.Believe in your training & most importantly believe in yourself!

Let's go do this😁

Cartman78 · 30-10-2022 7:26am

Having the porridge now.

Got the contact lenses in first go so the day is off to a flyer 😂

Thanks to all for the help and tips/advice on this thread (and my long suffering log) and hope everyone has a great day 👍👍

FazyLucker · 30-10-2022 7:33am

Good luck everyone, I'll be that random stranger shouting "go on Pat, go on Chantelle"!!

I mean well I promise! Will be running next year again.

Kellygirl · 30-10-2022 7:35am

Best of luck all.

Swashbuckler · 30-10-2022 7:44am

ITS CHRISTMASSSSSSSSS

py · 30-10-2022 7:47am

Best of luck. Excited for everyone doing it today.

Mitch Buchannon · 30-10-2022 8:21am

On the bus on way into town. Feet are all jittery and can't wait to get moving

omicron · 30-10-2022 8:36am

Same craic as 2019, massive crowd and baggage area not open yet despite all the warnings to come early.

hawkwing · 30-10-2022 11:15am

Is there no livestream this year, can't find any :-(

Swashbuckler · 30-10-2022 11:42am

Just got blanked by @Laineyfrecks ....sooooooo rude 🤣🤣🤣

Swashbuckler · 30-10-2022 12:55pm

Just got a high five from @Lazare . That's my day made. Him and lainey just passed. Both looking good.

robinph · 30-10-2022 3:18pm

Got a 3:08:45 which I totally wasn't expecting. But as with London I just went out at a pace that felt handy enough to start with, then just had to hang on for the end.

Was briefly in McGrattans for a pint and some food, got there seconds before the rush so managed to get a seat and served quickly. Had to leave straight after though to get back to the airport.

Was a great day for the marathon, almost perfect weather except for a bit of wind on a couple of stretches. Nice day helps with the crowds being out to support as well.