Connemarathon 7/4/2013

if i finish it will be a bonus.

I am close to tiknok tomorrow, any particular hill that is prefered (similar) to the connemara half?

babalobioddy wrote: »

Hi lads, just a question, Is Flannery's hotel a good base for doing the full marathon ? any opinion would be helpful . Thanks.

Not too bad as Galway is not very big. Probably in taxi territory though to and from the bus and registration if you do not have the car with you.

I have booked Claytons for the Saturday and Sunday Night, with breakfast both mornings is €200 for 2 of us in twin room both doing the HM.

The reason I opted for Claytons is for the use of the pool etc the evening after the run.

Im not too familiar with Galway City, is this hotel ok in sof far as its locations for registration on the Saturday and getting buses to and from the race?

spurscormac wrote: »

Clayton is out by the racecourse. If you're driving, its easy access to the registration alright, but for getting the buses, its a bit of a trek, Google maps is your friend, you could get a taxi to the cathedral or drive to town, park nearby (its a Sunday, so onstreet is free) and then get the bus.

Cheers Man

statss wrote: »

Moved my name from the half to the full, training going well so I will give it a shot.


Half:
Bugsy2000
ultraman1's da
Martyboy48
jmcc99_98

Full:
R O B
The Rook
dev123
Stephenduffy08
ciancullinan
Conseng
Puck
Bigslice
Shedite
Adamski8
popebenny16
rovers_runner
ofthelord

Ultra:
johnsherwin
Cabaal
Vagga
opus
Killerz
Toblerone
me (ultraman)
hot to trot
canine marathoner
Aimman
Oisin11178
TFBubendorfer
Sideswipe
theduke1
eoin ryan
McWotever
Statss

It must be going very well.

Hi guys, I wonder if you could give me your advice.

I have been training for the Paris marathon which is on the same date as the Connemarathon. I've just been offered a new job, start date the 7th of April. No way can I do Paris as I'd have to book new flights which I can't really afford on top of the expensive accomodation and I'd have to fly back the evening of the marathon which I really wouldn't fancy. So Pris is now off the cards.

I'm thinking of getting a charity place in Connemarathon-Am I mental? I have been sticking to a training plan but I haven't been doing any real hill work in my training so far. Do you think it's possible if I started doing hill work now to be ready on time? I've only completed one marathon, Dublin 2012, 4 hours fifty. Have since greatly improved my speed, finished a 10k in 53.45 and 52.50 with a half marathon planned tomorrow. Was hoping to finish Paris sub 4.30. Obviously this time wouldnt be realistic for Connemara but do you think I would actually be able for it? Am managing to do my Lsr's in just under 10/mile average. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

hot to trot wrote: »

Without a doubt you will manage fine with the training you have been doing and with some extra hillwork being introduced at this stage.
Connemara is not the Alps. The hills really aren't too bad , its just that the most tiring one comes near the end.

Main thing is not to get injured , so introduce hills slowly at first to build up leg strength and then when you can manage a few reps 4-6 , start doing them faster. Many people get into bother by trying to run uphill fast right from the start. This would be like trying to train for a marathon with 10 and 15 mile runs at 10k pace! You may manage fast reps from the start but 4 weeks down the line if you start getting achilles and calf issues , it will totally mess up your training and possibly your race. There is often a 2 week lag between new strain and breakdown.

Congratulations on super improvements so far. Good luck with the new job.

Thanks a million for the reply. I think my mind is made up now. Connemara here i come (i think!) All I need to do is find some decent hills to train around :-)

Hi,
I need to contact the Connemarathon organisers.
I have sent 3 emails
AND
facebook message
AND
a message through the Connemarathon website.

I am being completely ignored.
Please advise/ help .. is there a phone number?
Thanks.

Does anyone know do they provide sports drinks as well at the water stations or is it just water. ? Also does the water come in bottles or just cups. Many thanks for any replies.

T minus 5 weeks:eek:
It's been pretty quiet around this thread, How's the training going folks?

ebixa82 wrote: »

This is my first full mara. Did 18 miles last week at 7.10min/mile avg. but that wrecked me for the week so slowed it down to 7.40min/mile for 20 miles.

Hope to do another 20 miles week after next.

Anyone have an idea what pace I should aim for considering the type of course it is and my lack of experience?

What finishing time are you hoping for?
7:10 Min/Miles equate to a 3:09 Marathon time, 7:40 = 3:20ish.