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Dublin Marathon 2011 Novices Mentored Thread

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    #2882
    BobMac104
    Registered Users Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭BobMac104


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey||332 miles||
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|


    Thanks for setting up the table! Mazken we must have crossed nearly together


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    #2883
    meijin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭meijin


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey||332 miles||
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|


    I didn't update the table for a while, but was reading the thread - very helpful. Maybe I'll write a longer report in few days.


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    #2884
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    Younganne wrote: »
    as far as i Know that is cross country and not a road race, just in case that makes any difference!!

    Oh thanks Anne, I only had a really quick look at it and i noticed it has a bit of every terrain. I live so close i thought it would be criminal not to. It was only 20 quid so its not a fortune to lose if i decide that its not my thing (or I return to lazy mode next week :))


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    #2885
    Brianderunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Brianderunner


    Younganne wrote: »
    as far as i Know that is cross country and not a road race, just in case that makes any difference!!

    Not quite cross country, it's about half grass and half road.


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    #2886
    Mr abbey
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Mr abbey


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey|4:53|332 miles|Absolutely loved the day, and atmosphere, great crowds. Def. on for next year. :)|
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|


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    #2887
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!

    When is it on? You really shouldn't race anything this month, you'd be inviting an injury. You could just go and jog around...


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    #2888
    shazkea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!

    I did this last year and it's a good race. There are a couple of short sharp hills though so watch out for those (around mile 2 and 6-ish I think). Agree with Brian it's about half trails and half road.


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    #2889
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    there's loads of photos from the race up on racepix


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    #2890
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users Posts: 6,686 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga|4.08|461 miles|August knee injury came back at end of park section; second half as unplesant an experience as any - should not have finished really :eek:|
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey|4:53|332 miles|Absolutely loved the day, and atmosphere, great crowds. Def. on for next year. :)|
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|
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    #2891
    run44
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭run44


    Great time Vaggabond, especially with the early injury!


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    #2892
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    RayCun wrote: »
    When is it on? You really shouldn't race anything this month, you'd be inviting an injury. You could just go and jog around...

    Hi Ray, next Sat. Yeah was planning on just pottering around the course. Just went for my first 2 mile there and the legs felt very tired. I guess I underestimated how much the marathon took out. Glad in a way that they were tired though so I know I definitely did empty the tank on Monday. Will play it by ear for next Sat me thinks


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    #2893
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭rom


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga|4.08|461 miles|August knee injury came back at end of park section; second half as unplesant an experience as any - should not have finished really :eek:|
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey|4:53|332 miles|Absolutely loved the day, and atmosphere, great crowds. Def. on for next year. :)|
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom|4:29|506 miles|Had too much energy at the end. 4 hrs is achievable, all gels falling out of gelbelt at the start was only the start of what went wrong. Next time :)|
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|


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    #2894
    BobMac104
    Registered Users Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭BobMac104


    Full Table!!

    well done to all!!


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    #2895
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    For anyone with unfinished business a few from this thread have set up a similar one aiming towards shorter distances to keep them motivated over the X mas months

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056440724


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    #2896
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    BobMac104 wrote: »
    Full Table!!

    well done to all!!

    Yes, its great to see that we all survived the marathon and all finished. Well done to all.

    Ray, you job is done here:D.......Well done to you for such a great job!!!:D
    We'll be hoping you will come visit us, and keep giving us some of your wisdom, on our new thread;)


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    #2897
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Passing you on to a proper coach now :D


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    #2898
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    RayCun wrote: »
    Passing you on to a proper coach now :D

    Only a level 1 qualification there are plenty on here with that and more;)


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    #2899
    finisklin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    Hi guys,

    this thread has been a great help to me - the advice and support fantastic. I really enjoyed my first marathon - the atmosphere and support on the day was brillant.

    One question on the pacers. I was in the 3.30 group and my official time at mile 20 was 2.41.34. However, the pacers were no where in sight! Was it just me or was the 3.30 pacers group belting along?

    Afterwards I was never going to do a marathon again. That cloud has cleared and it's all marathon sunshine now :D

    Well done again to Ray and the gang on here for the advice.


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    #2900
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    finisklin wrote: »
    One question on the pacers. I was in the 3.30 group and my official time at mile 20 was 2.41.34. However, the pacers were no where in sight! Was it just me or was the 3.30 pacers group belting along?

    which wave did you start in? did you see them before that? I ran with the 3.30 pacers all the way, and they were never far off the right pace (hard to be sure because I didn't really trust the mile markers)


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    #2901
    finisklin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    RayCun wrote: »
    which wave did you start in? did you see them before that? I ran with the 3.30 pacers all the way, and they were never far off the right pace (hard to be sure because I didn't really trust the mile markers)

    Ray, I was in start of second wave and tried to keep up throughout. Didn't go to plan though and fell further and further behind. The garmin was out of kilter as well, though that was tracking my exact route, on the route.

    Came in alright at the end, under 3.40 and happy with that for my debut. Hopefully more to come!


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    #2902
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Sounds like your mile 20 time was wrong - either that or it took about an hour to run your last 6.2 miles.
    Congrats on your time though, that's very good for your first marathon.


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    #2903
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    RayCun wrote: »
    Sounds like your mile 20 time was wrong - either that or it took about an hour to run your last 6.2 miles.
    Congrats on your time though, that's very good for your first marathon.
    The 3:30 pacers would have had to be at 20 miles in under 2:40, (8 min/mile) so quite rightly would have been 2 minutes down the road at that point!


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    #2904
    LaHaine
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭LaHaine


    Hey guys,

    After a disappointing DCM im eyeing up my next marathon. Im thinking either rotterdam or Edinburgh? Am I mad to go straight into my second marathon?

    Im thinking rotterdam might be a little too soon?

    Any advice appreciated.


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    #2905
    finisklin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    RayCun wrote: »
    Sounds like your mile 20 time was wrong - either that or it took about an hour to run your last 6.2 miles.
    Congrats on your time though, that's very good for your first marathon.

    I did my last 6 miles in 58 mins...I clearly died, averaging 9.25 per mile. Overall, I averaged 8.23 which I am happy about.

    The thing is what ever inspiration/motivation I had left was tied to the pacers. I even had a conversation with another runner at that point regarding their pace, as they were definitely out of sight!

    The wall isn't called the wall for nothing.....


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    #2906
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    i saw a spectator with a great sign
    "The Wall has a Door"

    It brought a smile to my face & thankfully all the other runners had smashed the wall down by the time i got to it!!!;)


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    #2907
    AngelaRI
    Registered Users Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭AngelaRI


    Younganne wrote: »
    i saw a spectator with a great sign
    "The Wall has a Door"
    I must've missed that one - brilliant though!! Must remember for the next marathon!!


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    #2908
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    finisklin wrote: »
    I did my last 6 miles in 58 mins...I clearly died, averaging 9.25 per mile. Overall, I averaged 8.23 which I am happy about.

    The thing is what ever inspiration/motivation I had left was tied to the pacers. I even had a conversation with another runner at that point regarding their pace, as they were definitely out of sight!

    The wall isn't called the wall for nothing.....

    As I explained above, it is normal that the pacers were out of sight if you went through 20 miles in 1:41:3x, they had to be through 20 miles in 1:39:3x to be on schedule.


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    #2909
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    finisklin wrote: »
    The thing is what ever inspiration/motivation I had left was tied to the pacers. I even had a conversation with another runner at that point regarding their pace, as they were definitely out of sight!

    I ran between the 3 pacers all the way around and finished in 3.29.12
    I think they were running a little behind schedule at halfway (I went through in just over 1.45, and two were behind me) so maybe between them speeding up a little and you starting to slow down, they put a big gap into you.


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    #2910
    suseoh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭suseoh


    Hi all
    Hard to believe a week has passed sine big day!Had first run yesterday, a very slow 4 miles, enjoyed it but have to confess to being a bit stiff after.
    I plan on running 3 days a week for the winter, one 4 miler easy, a longer tempo run on a Wednesday or Thursday (7 or 8) and a longer run of 10-15 at the weekend.
    lots of races here in Cork but will aim for half - marathon in December, either Clonakilty or Waterford. Just wondering what other plans people have? Anyone taking a long break from running?


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    #2911
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Have you seen this thread?


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