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Dublin City marathon

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  • 22-05-2014 10:23pm
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    dobbs2210
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    Just wondering do you have to run the Dublin City marathon or do some people walk/fast walk it?
    How long would it take one to walk it?

    I'd love to do it as a lifetime aim but wouldn't be able to run it.
    I'm a decent Walker who would cover 22km a day.
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


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    Ososlo
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    According to the DCM website, walkers are welcome and the course is open for seven and a half hours so if you're a decent walker you should do that easily. Good luck!


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    dobbs2210
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    I've already entered the Dublin City half marathon on Saturday 20th September. Can anybody recommend a good hotel the nearest to the start point for the Dublin City half marathon.


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    Tigerandahalf
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    Does registration for the Marathon close early?
    Also what races are in the marathon series? Dates and distance?

    Thanks


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    drquirky
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    dobbs2210 wrote: »
    Just wondering do you have to run the Dublin City marathon or do some people walk/fast walk it?
    How long would it take one to walk it?

    I'd love to do it as a lifetime aim but wouldn't be able to run it.
    I'm a decent Walker who would cover 22km a day.
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Not trying to be a dick but the DCM is a running event. Why not do a charity walk instead? I bet you'd surprise yourself if you started running/jogging- a marathon is achievable for anyone who puts in the time!


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    Ososlo
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    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    Does registration for the Marathon close early?
    Also what races are in the marathon series? Dates and distance?

    Thanks

    All info on dcm website. Everything you need to know


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    Ososlo
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    drquirky wrote: »
    Not trying to be a dick but the DCM is a running event. Why not do a charity walk instead? I bet you'd surprise yourself if you started running/jogging- a marathon is achievable for anyone who puts in the time!
    The organisers have no problem with people walking it so why should you? You don't know someone's personal reasons for not wanting or being able to run. As long as they're not in anyone's way I fail to see the problem


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    average_runner
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    drquirky wrote: »
    Not trying to be a dick but the DCM is a running event. Why not do a charity walk instead? I bet you'd surprise yourself if you started running/jogging- a marathon is achievable for anyone who puts in the time!


    Would you say the say thing to Rob Heffernan?

    Marathon is not just for runners, doesnt say that anywhere.

    Walkers should however start at the back


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    ultraman1
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    average_runner wrote: »

    Walkers should however start at the back
    Would u say dat to rod heffernan


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    menoscemo
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    average_runner wrote: »
    Would you say the say thing to Rob Heffernan?

    Marathon is not just for runners, doesnt say that anywhere.

    Walkers should however start at the back

    The only counterpoint to make is that there is a 7.5hr Cut off. If you are not capable of walking the marathon under that time then you shouldn't do it. It is not fair on the volunteers and organisers to have to wait around for a few stragglers when 99.9% of the field are already finished.

    However it should not really be a problem. I know quite a few 100 mara club guys who regularly walk marathons in under 6 hours.


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    ultraman1
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    menoscemo wrote: »

    However it should not really be a problem. I know quite a few 100 mara club guys who regularly walk marathons in under 6 hours.
    Did u buy a stab proof vest wen u were down in limerick:)..


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    drquirky
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    average_runner wrote: »
    Would you say the say thing to Rob Heffernan?

    Marathon is not just for runners, doesnt say that anywhere.

    Walkers should however start at the back

    I absolutely would. The day a walker beats me at any distance is the day I hang up my spikes for good!


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    drquirky
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    The organisers have no problem with people walking it so why should you?

    Because I'm a salty/ cynical asshole ;) In all seriousness though I believe all marathons should have a much tougher time cut off than 7.5 hrs...but thats opening a whole other can of worms!


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    28064212
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    drquirky wrote: »
    I absolutely would. The day a walker beats me at any distance is the day I hang up my spikes for good!
    Based on Rob's 50k time, that's a sub-3:05 marathon

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    lbucko
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    dobbs2210 wrote: »
    Just wondering do you have to run the Dublin City marathon or do some people walk/fast walk it?
    How long would it take one to walk it?

    I'd love to do it as a lifetime aim but wouldn't be able to run it.
    I'm a decent Walker who would cover 22km a day.
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    There was plenty of walkers doing it last year, they started at the back. I saw several going along Milltown Rd. on my way home afterwards. Fair play to anybody who runs, walks or runs and walks it.


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    drquirky
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    28064212 wrote: »
    Based on Rob's 50k time, that's a sub-3:05 marathon

    And???


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    28064212
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    drquirky wrote: »
    And???
    So if you ever run a 3:05+ marathon, you'll give up running for good?

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    menoscemo
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    ultraman1 wrote: »
    Did u buy a stab proof vest wen u were down in limerick:)..

    haha no, I am talking about hughie, humphrey etc who always walk, never run. Both did Boston this year in about 6 and would do 'easier' courses in about 5:45.


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    drquirky
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    28064212 wrote: »
    So if you ever run a 3:05+ marathon, you'll give up running for good?

    uh oh.... you actually have me there- I just paced 3:15 in Limerick so guess I'm finished.

    I'll just have to start walking and then go on a ridiculous racist rant that goes unpunished while I continue to receive taxpayer cash...sound familiar?


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    TFBubendorfer
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    drquirky wrote: »
    Rant: people who feel the need to qualify people's times and achievements any way they can.
    drquirky wrote: »
    Not trying to be a dick but the DCM is a running event. Why not do a charity walk instead?

    Just sayin ...


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    ultraman1
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    haha no, I am talking about hughie, humphrey etc who always walk, never run. Both did Boston this year in about 6 and would do 'easier' courses in about 5:45.
    Add frank to dat


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    Gavlor
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    drquirky wrote: »
    Because I'm a salty/ cynical asshole ;) In all seriousness though I believe all marathons should have a much tougher time cut off than 7.5 hrs...but thats opening a whole other can of worms!

    I agree with quimby. Take other sports as an example. If a golfer used a putter going around the course would he be allowed to finish his round? If a footballer didn't touch the ball during a match would he stay on the pitch? Would a sprinter be allowed walk the 100m? Would a kid be allowed walk the 15 meter run in the school sports day?

    You cant realistically claim to have completed a marathon if you've strolled around for 26 miles.


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    Ososlo
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    Gavlor wrote: »
    I agree with quimby. Take other sports as an example. If a golfer used a putter going around the course would he be allowed to finish his round? If a footballer didn't touch the ball during a match would he stay on the pitch? Would a sprinter be allowed walk the 100m? Would a kid be allowed walk the 15 meter run in the school sports day?

    You cant realistically claim to have completed a marathon if you've strolled around for 26 miles.
    But none of your opinions matter as the organisers welcome walkers. End of. ..


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    28064212
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    drquirky wrote: »
    uh oh.... you actually have me there- I just paced 3:15 in Limerick so guess I'm finished.

    I'll just have to start walking and then go on a ridiculous racist rant that goes unpunished while I continue to receive taxpayer cash...sound familiar?
    Familiar? Sure. Relevant? Not even slightly. You seem to be mistaking me for someone who's a fan of Rob and/or race-walking. You decided to jump into the thread and disparage other people's achievements, or attempts at achievements, and used a stupid statement to do it

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    Gavlor
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    But none of your opinions matter as the organisers welcome walkers. End of. ..

    It's my opinion and in my opinion, my opinion is correct as it's my opinion.

    Besides, walkers aren't excluded from any of the sports I mentioned, they just aren't tolerated


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    Ososlo
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    Gavlor wrote: »
    It's my opinion and in my opinion, my opinion is correct as it's my opinion.

    Besides, walkers aren't excluded from any of the sports I mentioned, they just aren't tolerated

    Your opinion isn't relevant to the OP who asked if it was ok to walk dcm. It is ok as the organisers welcome walkers. Your opinion might be the most bestest opinion in the world but it doesn't matter here!


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    drquirky
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    28064212 wrote: »
    Familiar? Sure. Relevant? Not even slightly. You seem to be mistaking me for someone who's a fan of Rob and/or race-walking. You decided to jump into the thread and disparage other people's achievements, or attempts at achievements, and used a stupid statement to do it

    Hahahahah.... not exactly. I jumped into the thread to encourage the OP to try to run/ jog as walking a marathon isn't actually an achievement (unless you have a disability that makes running not possible i.e. wheelchair etc)

    Rob Heffernan was brought into the thread to show me how "amazing" walkers are- I just stated I'd kick his ass at any distance and that I have little time for the type of racist drivel that he spewed a few months ago...

    So yeah 06789328283930393- the thread is derailed but you have as much responsibility for that as I do...


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    drquirky
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    End of. ..

    Ososlo- I just need to notify you that attempting to end an argument with me by using the phrase "end of" pretty much guarantees I'm gonna keep it going lol...


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    28064212
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    Gavlor wrote: »
    I agree with quimby. Take other sports as an example. If a golfer used a putter going around the course would he be allowed to finish his round?
    Yes, providing he wasn't delaying others (there are rules against slow play)
    Gavlor wrote: »
    If a footballer didn't touch the ball during a match would he stay on the pitch?
    His manager might take him off, but a referee wouldn't disqualify him because he's not making enough of an effort
    Gavlor wrote: »
    Would a sprinter be allowed walk the 100m?
    Yes. They certainly wouldn't be disqualified before getting to the end (maybe if it was causing a delay in other races)
    Gavlor wrote: »
    Would a kid be allowed walk the 15 meter run in the school sports day?
    Yes. Those are really terrible examples
    Gavlor wrote: »
    You cant realistically claim to have completed a marathon if you've strolled around for 26 miles.
    What definition of completing a marathon has a time-limit on it? You couldn't say you completed the DCM if you finished after 7.5 hours, because the course has closed, but you could still say you completed a marathon distance. The mistake is in people believing a marathon is automatically an amazing achievement, without considering whether they "strolled" it

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    drquirky
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    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    Just sayin ...

    "All men are frauds, the only difference between them is some admit it. I myself deny it"


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    nerraw1111
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    Gavlor wrote: »
    ake other sports as an example. If a golfer used a putter going around the course would he be allowed to finish his round? If a footballer didn't touch the ball during a match would he stay on the pitch? Would a sprinter be allowed walk the 100m? Would a kid be allowed walk the 15 meter run in the school sports day?

    Fairly sure in all those examples, the answer is yes.

    I've played in many a crap football side that allowed crap players play. Same with golf, people step aside and let fast golfers play through. People are sound like that.


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