Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Dublin Marathon 2010

Options
1…34689…43

Comments

  • Options
    #152
    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    4 stars (good)
    Hi Aeil,

    have a look back over this thread, some good info (including hills) in it. Basically, there's a bit of a hill upon leaving the Park at 9 or 10 miles, a sharp 50m hill around 17m, then a slow gradual hill along Clonskeagh, and the "worst" hill is at Roebuck Rd. Nothing is too bad though, its basically a flat course (if not pancake flat).


  • Options
    #153
    Aiel
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Aiel


    Thanks for the help guys.I had started this as a new thread and its been moved here so i hadnt even seen this thread.Its not that hill's scare me too much but i dont have a clue of the course and dont like running "blind".Im very excited,my first ever marathon,one of my life goals is to complete one.I might have overtrained for this because i got bad tendonitis a few weeks ago but back to full health now and cant wait:).Running is addictive:).


  • Options
    #154
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    4 stars (good)
    Aiel wrote: »
    Its not that hill's scare me too much but i dont have a clue of the course and dont like running "blind".

    If you go to the marathon's facebook page, they have a video of the route taken from a motorbike (I think)


  • Options
    #155
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    3 stars (average)
    Hi Aiel, Here's a route profile I set up previously. It's the 2008 route (so slightly different start-finish) but the elevation profile is correct. Should give you an idea what you have ahead of you.


  • Options
    #156
    Tipp man running
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Tipp man running


    4 stars (good)
    Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
    |||
    Sub 3.00|||
    Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
    Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
    2.55|smmoore79||
    2.55|pablot|3.01min in dub last year. its funny how the brain gets tired and you forget about that little point 2 of a mile at the end and cant figure where the sub 3 wentsmile.gif|
    2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
    2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
    2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
    2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|
    2:59:xx|misty floyd|2nd Dublin, last year was a disaster. 3:00:30 in April in Rotterdam but gone down hill hard since then. 12 weeks to get back to fitness and a little fitter again ;). 100% effort|

    Sub 3.15|||
    3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
    3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
    3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
    3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
    3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
    3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
    3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
    3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.
    3:14:50|ronanmac|An ambitious jump from last year's 3:55 but if McMillan says it can be done :D. Training for 3:10 so as to be able to run 3:15 without too much of a fade at the end
    Sub 3:30|||
    3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22, smile.gif|
    3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
    3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
    sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
    sub 3:30|kingQuez| 3rd Marathon, PB is 3:30:05
    3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
    3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
    3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
    3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)|
    3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)||||
    3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
    |||
    Sub 3:45|||
    3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
    3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
    3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
    3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
    3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
    3:45|Tipp man running|Injury permitting hope to break this time for the first time:)|
    3:45|Aimman|And I'm blaming Oisin if I don't, cos he's giving me a jockey back!|
    |||
    Sub 4.00|||
    3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
    3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying :o|
    3.59.59|Rainbow Kirby|2nd marathon, 2nd Dublin, would like to go sub-4|
    3:50|digger2d2|First and maybe last so definitely need to break 4 hrs|
    3.55|curraghyid|first marathon but i reckon acheivable withthe right training|
    3.59|ElectraX|first marathon so thats my dream time|
    3.59|RubyK| a first-timer, 3.59.59 would make my year ;)|
    3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
    3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
    3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
    3:59|shotgunmcos| Pacer. Will be crossing the line in 3:59 (chip not clock) folks so either finish with us or sprint ahead of us in the last mile to get your sub 4 ;)|
    3:59|mfdc| 2nd time, just want to run to the end really; blew up very badly last year. |
    Sub 4.30|||
    4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
    4.29.59|Blueskye|Died an absolute death at DCM last year so would be very happy with 4.29
    4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
    4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|

    Going for a Finish|||
    4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
    N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #157
    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
    |||
    Sub 3.00|||
    Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
    Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
    2.55|smmoore79||
    2.55|pablot|3.01min in dub last year. its funny how the brain gets tired and you forget about that little point 2 of a mile at the end and cant figure where the sub 3 wentsmile.gif|
    2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
    2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
    2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
    2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|
    2:59:xx|misty floyd|2nd Dublin, last year was a disaster. 3:00:30 in April in Rotterdam but gone down hill hard since then. 12 weeks to get back to fitness and a little fitter again ;). 100% effort|

    Sub 3.15|||
    3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
    3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
    3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
    3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
    3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
    3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
    3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
    3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.
    3:14:50|ronanmac|An ambitious jump from last year's 3:55 but if McMillan says it can be done :D. Training for 3:10 so as to be able to run 3:15 without too much of a fade at the end
    Sub 3:30|||
    3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22, smile.gif|
    3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
    3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
    sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
    sub 3:30|kingQuez| 3rd Marathon, PB is 3:30:05
    3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
    3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
    3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
    3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)|
    3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)||||
    3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
    |||
    Sub 3:45|||
    3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
    3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
    3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
    3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
    3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
    3:45|Tipp man running|Injury permitting hope to break this time for the first time:)|
    3:45|Aimman|And I'm blaming Oisin if I don't, cos he's giving me a jockey back!|
    |||
    Sub 4.00|||
    3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
    3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying :o|
    3:50|digger2d2|First and maybe last so definitely need to break 4 hrs|
    3.55|curraghyid|first marathon but i reckon acheivable withthe right training|
    3.59|ElectraX|first marathon so thats my dream time|
    3.59|RubyK| a first-timer, 3.59.59 would make my year ;)|
    3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
    3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
    3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
    3:59|shotgunmcos| Pacer. Will be crossing the line in 3:59 (chip not clock) folks so either finish with us or sprint ahead of us in the last mile to get your sub 4 ;)|
    3:59|mfdc| 2nd time, just want to run to the end really; blew up very badly last year. |
    Sub 4.30|||
    4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
    4.29.59|Blueskye|Died an absolute death at DCM last year so would be very happy with 4.29
    4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
    4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|
    4.24.55|Rainbow Kirby|2nd marathon, 2nd Dublin - training has sucked, faster than last year would be nice.|
    Going for a Finish|||
    4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
    N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.


    Sub-4 is just not going to happen this year so have revised goal to (a) having a good day and (b) beating my 4:24:56 time from last year.


  • Options
    #158
    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    4 stars (good)
    Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
    |||
    Sub 3.00|||
    Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
    Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
    2.55|smmoore79||
    2.55|pablot|3.01min in dub last year. its funny how the brain gets tired and you forget about that little point 2 of a mile at the end and cant figure where the sub 3 wentsmile.gif|
    2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
    2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
    2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
    2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|
    2:59:xx|misty floyd|2nd Dublin, last year was a disaster. 3:00:30 in April in Rotterdam but gone down hill hard since then. 12 weeks to get back to fitness and a little fitter again ;). 100% effort|

    Sub 3.15|||
    3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
    3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
    3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
    3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
    3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
    3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
    3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
    3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.
    3:14:50|ronanmac|An ambitious jump from last year's 3:55 but if McMillan says it can be done :D. Training for 3:10 so as to be able to run 3:15 without too much of a fade at the end
    Sub 3:30|||
    3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22, smile.gif|
    3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
    3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
    sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
    sub 3:30|kingQuez| 3rd Marathon, PB is 3:30:05
    3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
    3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
    3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
    3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)|
    3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)||||
    3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
    |||
    Sub 3:45|||
    3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
    3.3x|Moycullen1|12th Marathon, anything under 3:40 would be a PB|
    3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
    3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
    3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
    3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
    3:45|Tipp man running|Injury permitting hope to break this time for the first time:)|
    3:45|Aimman|And I'm blaming Oisin if I don't, cos he's giving me a jockey back!|
    |||
    Sub 4.00|||
    3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
    3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying :o|
    3:50|digger2d2|First and maybe last so definitely need to break 4 hrs|
    3.55|curraghyid|first marathon but i reckon acheivable withthe right training|
    3.59|ElectraX|first marathon so thats my dream time|
    3.59|RubyK| a first-timer, 3.59.59 would make my year ;)|
    3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
    3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
    3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
    3:59|shotgunmcos| Pacer. Will be crossing the line in 3:59 (chip not clock) folks so either finish with us or sprint ahead of us in the last mile to get your sub 4 ;)|
    3:59|mfdc| 2nd time, just want to run to the end really; blew up very badly last year. |
    Sub 4.30|||
    4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
    4.29.59|Blueskye|Died an absolute death at DCM last year so would be very happy with 4.29
    4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
    4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|
    4.24.55|Rainbow Kirby|2nd marathon, 2nd Dublin - training has sucked, faster than last year would be nice.|
    Going for a Finish|||
    4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
    N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.


    added Moycullen


  • Options
    #159
    Diggy78
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭Diggy78


    Am quite sure that this comes up all the time, but just a quick question for the pacers please. I'm aiming at sub 3.20 ( and that might be a push after 3.25 last year). Should I risk going with the 3.15 group and possibly blow up by going too fast for my own good, or try to pace myself?

    My original plan would have been to ease in at 7.45 min miles for the first 2 or 3 and then go 7.30 for as long as I could. I'm now starting to wonder if a better approach would be to hang on to the pacers and get minutes in the bank for the hardship late on. Cheers.


  • Options
    #160
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    4 stars (good)
    Diggy78 wrote: »
    Am quite sure that this comes up all the time, but just a quick question for the pacers please. I'm aiming at sub 3.20 ( and that might be a push after 3.25 last year). Should I risk going with the 3.15 group and possibly blow up by going too fast for my own good, or try to pace myself?

    My original plan would have been to ease in at 7.45 min miles for the first 2 or 3 and then go 7.30 for as long as I could. I'm now starting to wonder if a better approach would be to hang on to the pacers and get minutes in the bank for the hardship late on. Cheers.

    Banking time is a really bad idea in the marathon. I liked your original plan much better.


  • Options
    #161
    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    4 stars (good)
    Diggy78 wrote: »
    Am quite sure that this comes up all the time, but just a quick question for the pacers please. I'm aiming at sub 3.20 ( and that might be a push after 3.25 last year). Should I risk going with the 3.15 group and possibly blow up by going too fast for my own good, or try to pace myself?

    My original plan would have been to ease in at 7.45 min miles for the first 2 or 3 and then go 7.30 for as long as I could. I'm now starting to wonder if a better approach would be to hang on to the pacers and get minutes in the bank for the hardship late on. Cheers.

    Best way to run a marathon is steady all the way. If you feel capable of running 7:30 miles for the whole race, then certainly you should go with the 3:15 pacers (who'll be running about 7:27 miles). But if you were planning to run 7:30 miles, and expecting to blow up at some stage and start hanging on for the end, you're not running smart, and should start slower.

    You should have a fair idea at this stage how your training is going, and what your chances are to "possibly blow up". Ideally you'd be pacing your run so this isn't a factor.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #162
    lecheile
    Registered Users Posts: 703 ✭✭✭lecheile


    4 stars (good)
    Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
    |||
    Sub 3.00|||
    Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
    Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
    2.55|smmoore79||
    2.55|pablot|3.01min in dub last year. its funny how the brain gets tired and you forget about that little point 2 of a mile at the end and cant figure where the sub 3 wentsmile.gif|
    2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
    2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
    2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
    2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|
    2:59:xx|misty floyd|2nd Dublin, last year was a disaster. 3:00:30 in April in Rotterdam but gone down hill hard since then. 12 weeks to get back to fitness and a little fitter again ;). 100% effort|

    Sub 3.15|||
    3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
    3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
    3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
    3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
    3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
    3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
    3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
    3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.
    3:14:50|ronanmac|An ambitious jump from last year's 3:55 but if McMillan says it can be done :D. Training for 3:10 so as to be able to run 3:15 without too much of a fade at the end
    Sub 3:30|||
    3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22, smile.gif|
    3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
    3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
    sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
    sub 3:30|kingQuez| 3rd Marathon, PB is 3:30:05
    3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
    3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
    3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
    3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)|
    3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)||||
    3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
    3:29:59|LeCheile| Yet another pacer:)|
    |||
    Sub 3:45|||
    3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
    3.3x|Moycullen1|12th Marathon, anything under 3:40 would be a PB|
    3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
    3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
    3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
    3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
    3:45|Tipp man running|Injury permitting hope to break this time for the first time:)|
    3:45|Aimman|And I'm blaming Oisin if I don't, cos he's giving me a jockey back!|
    |||
    Sub 4.00|||
    3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
    3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying :o|
    3:50|digger2d2|First and maybe last so definitely need to break 4 hrs|
    3.55|curraghyid|first marathon but i reckon acheivable withthe right training|
    3.59|ElectraX|first marathon so thats my dream time|
    3.59|RubyK| a first-timer, 3.59.59 would make my year ;)|
    3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
    3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
    3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
    3:59|shotgunmcos| Pacer. Will be crossing the line in 3:59 (chip not clock) folks so either finish with us or sprint ahead of us in the last mile to get your sub 4 ;)|
    3:59|mfdc| 2nd time, just want to run to the end really; blew up very badly last year. |
    Sub 4.30|||
    4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
    4.29.59|Blueskye|Died an absolute death at DCM last year so would be very happy with 4.29
    4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
    4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|
    4.24.55|Rainbow Kirby|2nd marathon, 2nd Dublin - training has sucked, faster than last year would be nice.|
    Going for a Finish|||
    4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
    N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.


  • Options
    #163
    liamo123
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    3 stars (average)
    Diggy78 wrote: »
    Am quite sure that this comes up all the time, but just a quick question for the pacers please. I'm aiming at sub 3.20 ( and that might be a push after 3.25 last year). Should I risk going with the 3.15 group and possibly blow up by going too fast for my own good, or try to pace myself?

    My original plan would have been to ease in at 7.45 min miles for the first 2 or 3 and then go 7.30 for as long as I could. I'm now starting to wonder if a better approach would be to hang on to the pacers and get minutes in the bank for the hardship late on. Cheers.


    Diggy im not a pacer but face the exact same dilemma for Berlin marathon on 26th of this month.. Its a very difficult decision..

    i've run 3 marathons to date and have run all 3 in negative splits ranging between 3 and 8 minutes.. Like u I go out conserative and gradually speed up..

    My pb is 3.21..Im hoping for at least 3.15 in Berlin( if things go well I could b closer to 3.10 ) and after alot of thought have decided Im going to gamble and go out harder than i would usually b comfortable with..

    I will let u know if it works or goes pearshaped in a couple of weeks:)


  • Options
    #164
    Diggy78
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭Diggy78


    liamo123 wrote: »
    Diggy im not a pacer but face the exact same dilemma for Berlin marathon on 26th of this month.. Its a very difficult decision..

    i've run 3 marathons to date and have run all 3 in negative splits ranging between 3 and 8 minutes.. Like u I go out conserative and gradually speed up..

    My pb is 3.21..Im hoping for at least 3.15 in Berlin( if things go well I could b closer to 3.10 ) and after alot of thought have decided Im going to gamble and go out harder than i would usually b comfortable with..

    I will let u know if it works or goes pearshaped in a couple of weeks:)

    Cheers Liamo, do let me know how you get on and best of luck with the gamble :).
    donothoponpop wrote: »
    Best way to run a marathon is steady all the way. If you feel capable of running 7:30 miles for the whole race, then certainly you should go with the 3:15 pacers (who'll be running about 7:27 miles). But if you were planning to run 7:30 miles, and expecting to blow up at some stage and start hanging on for the end, you're not running smart, and should start slower.

    You should have a fair idea at this stage how your training is going, and what your chances are to "possibly blow up". Ideally you'd be pacing your run so this isn't a factor.

    cheers, I fully agree about running steady, I probably should have explained it better. I tend to find that if I start at 7.30 pace then I feel under pressure early and really struggle in my races. It takes me a ridiculous amount of time to get going. Once I'm well in my stride I do feel pretty confident of 7.30's all the way through. The 'blowing up' part referred to going at that pace prior to the easing in period, usually about 2 miles. Cheers for the advice.
    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    Banking time is a really bad idea in the marathon. I liked your original plan much better.
    Thanks TFB, was wondering if it was a silly thought alright.


  • Options
    #165
    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    4 stars (good)
    Diggy78 wrote: »
    I tend to find that if I start at 7.30 pace then I feel under pressure early and really struggle in my races. It takes me a ridiculous amount of time to get going. Once I'm well in my stride I do feel pretty confident of 7.30's all the way through. The 'blowing up' part referred to going at that pace prior to the easing in period, usually about 2 miles.

    Personally, I'd go for it, stay with the pacers from the off. I can't see how running at 20 secs faster per mile for the first two (instead of running two @7:45 pace), would affect your lactate levels or anything, especially since this is your PMP, and if you are comfortable with this pace, there's more to be gained by hanging on to the 3:15 pacers. Best of luck with it!


  • Options
    #166
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    3 stars (average)
    Diggy78 wrote: »
    Am quite sure that this comes up all the time, but just a quick question for the pacers please. I'm aiming at sub 3.20 ( and that might be a push after 3.25 last year). Should I risk going with the 3.15 group and possibly blow up by going too fast for my own good, or try to pace myself?

    My original plan would have been to ease in at 7.45 min miles for the first 2 or 3 and then go 7.30 for as long as I could. I'm now starting to wonder if a better approach would be to hang on to the pacers and get minutes in the bank for the hardship late on. Cheers.
    The pacers will struggle to hit exact pace for the first mile or two due to congestion, so these will likely be slower than target pace anyway (which is likely to be around 7:25/mile. Why don't you do 8-10 miles at 7:25/mile over the next few weeks and see how it feels? If it feels ok, then run with the 3:15 pacers, if it doesn't, then stick to your own pace. The pacers can't make you run faster than your achievable marathon pace (except for the last 400 yards!). They will keep your pace consistent, and maximize your chances of hitting your goal.


  • Options
    #167
    kingQuez
    Registered Users Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭kingQuez


    Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
    |||
    Sub 3.00|||
    Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
    Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
    2.55|smmoore79||
    2.55|pablot|3.01min in dub last year. its funny how the brain gets tired and you forget about that little point 2 of a mile at the end and cant figure where the sub 3 went:)|
    2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
    2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
    2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
    2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|
    2:59:xx|misty floyd|2nd Dublin, last year was a disaster. 3:00:30 in April in Rotterdam but gone down hill hard since then. 12 weeks to get back to fitness and a little fitter again ;). 100% effort|

    Sub 3.15|||
    3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
    3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
    3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
    3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
    3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
    3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
    3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
    3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.
    3:14:50|ronanmac|An ambitious jump from last year's 3:55 but if McMillan says it can be done :D. Training for 3:10 so as to be able to run 3:15 without too much of a fade at the end
    Sub 3:30|||
    3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22, :)|
    3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
    3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
    sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
    3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
    3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
    3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
    3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)|
    3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)||||
    3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
    3:29:59|LeCheile| Yet another pacer:)|
    |||
    Sub 3:45|||
    3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
    3.3x|Moycullen1|12th Marathon, anything under 3:40 would be a PB|
    3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
    3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
    3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
    3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
    3:45|Tipp man running|Injury permitting hope to break this time for the first time:)|
    3:45|Aimman|And I'm blaming Oisin if I don't, cos he's giving me a jockey back!|
    |||
    Sub 4.00|||
    3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
    3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying :o|
    3:50|digger2d2|First and maybe last so definitely need to break 4 hrs|
    3.55|curraghyid|first marathon but i reckon acheivable withthe right training|
    3.59|ElectraX|first marathon so thats my dream time|
    3.59|RubyK| a first-timer, 3.59.59 would make my year ;)|
    3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
    3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
    3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
    3:59|shotgunmcos| Pacer. Will be crossing the line in 3:59 (chip not clock) folks so either finish with us or sprint ahead of us in the last mile to get your sub 4 ;)|
    3:59|mfdc| 2nd time, just want to run to the end really; blew up very badly last year. |
    Sub 4.30|||
    4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
    4.29.59|Blueskye|Died an absolute death at DCM last year so would be very happy with 4.29
    4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
    4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|
    4.24.55|Rainbow Kirby|2nd marathon, 2nd Dublin - training has sucked, faster than last year would be nice.|
    Going for a Finish|||
    4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
    N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.


    -kingQuez. I know it's going to kill me when I see the road-closure notices going up, but no marathon for me in 2010 :)

    Have a great race!


  • Options
    #168
    Cartman78
    Registered Users Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭Cartman78


    4 stars (good)
    Finally registered for this and booked the hotel so no turning back at this stage.

    Struggling a bit with training after a summer of 10k's and two weeks of R&R in Croatia - will be doing well to crack my target time of 3:29:59 but looking forward to the day and the weekend anyway.

    Does anyone know if hotels are flexible re: early breakfast (around 6am) and late check-outs? Can't get the Tuesday off so have to head for home after the race :mad:


  • Options
    #169
    galwayspur
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭galwayspur


    4 stars (good)
    Cartman78 wrote: »

    Does anyone know if hotels are flexible re: early breakfast (around 6am) and late check-outs? Can't get the Tuesday off so have to head for home after the race :mad:


    I emailed the hotel I'm in (Maldron Cardiff Lane) and asked about an early breakfast and they said it won't be a problem and have "dozens" of runners staying with them that weekend. I'd say most places will be decent enough about leaving cereal/fruit etc out for runners if they asked for it.


  • Options
    #170
    Diggy78
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭Diggy78


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    The pacers will struggle to hit exact pace for the first mile or two due to congestion, so these will likely be slower than target pace anyway (which is likely to be around 7:25/mile. Why don't you do 8-10 miles at 7:25/mile over the next few weeks and see how it feels? If it feels ok, then run with the 3:15 pacers, if it doesn't, then stick to your own pace. The pacers can't make you run faster than your achievable marathon pace (except for the last 400 yards!). They will keep your pace consistent, and maximize your chances of hitting your goal.

    Hey Krusty, cheers for that. I'd forgotten about the congestion (have been doing smaller races this year). I'd really have little problem doing 7:25 min miles over anything up to about 15 miles, but I haven't trained at that pace for my LSR's so I suppose it's still unknown if that pace is achievable for the whole race.

    I ran a stupid race last year and was in complete opposition to all the good advice I've received in the last 2 days. I ran the first 5 miles at 8 min/miles, then went up to 7:00 min miles till mile 23 where the arse fell out of my trousers and I shuffled over the line in around 3:26. As you said , the consistency of the pacers could well help me run a far smarter race. Cheers. :)


  • Options
    #171
    Ardsbeg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭Ardsbeg


    3 stars (average)
    doin DCM nd it'll be my first marathon so have couple of queries bout the negative effect of doin the extra 6.2 miles and the positive effect of the race day marathon atmosphere and pace setters..
    basically do these opposites balance each other out

    also i'm lookin for guidance on target time from experienced marathoners not on mcmillan calculator.

    done my 3rd 10miler in 75mins,
    my target half marathon is 1hr40mins
    my first 16 miler in 2hr20mins nd 18miler in 2hr40mins
    as ya can see my final miles really get the worse of me or is this normal for training runs
    my target for DM is sub 4hrs but my secret goal is sub 3hr37mins cos thats what my friend got last year in his first marathon..
    do ya think the latter time is achievable or will i run myself into the ground chasing this time. it's basically will i go wit 3:45 or4:00 group


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #172
    hf4z6sqo7vjngi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭hf4z6sqo7vjngi


    4 stars (good)
    What pace will the 3.30's pacers plan to go out at? 7.55/8.00 per mile?


  • Options
    #173
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    4 stars (good)
    Adriana Enough Numismatist wrote: »
    What pace will the 3.30's pacers plan to go out at? 7.55/8.00 per mile?

    8:00 pace. As even as possible throughout.


  • Options
    #174
    lecheile
    Registered Users Posts: 703 ✭✭✭lecheile


    4 stars (good)
    Adriana Enough Numismatist wrote: »
    What pace will the 3.30's pacers plan to go out at? 7.55/8.00 per mile?

    Adriana Enough Numismatist - the plan is to run a consistent 8 minute mile pace throughout. There may be a +/- 10 second deviation for crowds at start and the hills etc. but apart from that its steady all the way.


  • Options
    #175
    hf4z6sqo7vjngi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭hf4z6sqo7vjngi


    4 stars (good)
    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    8:00 pace. As even as possible throughout.
    lecheile wrote: »
    jackyback - the plan is to run a consistent 8 minute mile pace throughout. There may be a +/- 10 second deviation for crowds at start and the hills etc. but apart from that its steady all the way.

    Bring on the pain!!


  • Options
    #176
    pablo t
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭pablo t


    Ardsbeg wrote: »
    doin DCM nd it'll be my first marathon so have couple of queries bout the negative effect of doin the extra 6.2 miles and the positive effect of the race day marathon atmosphere and pace setters..
    basically do these opposites balance each other out

    also i'm lookin for guidance on target time from experienced marathoners not on mcmillan calculator.

    done my 3rd 10miler in 75mins,
    my target half marathon is 1hr40mins
    my first 16 miler in 2hr20mins nd 18miler in 2hr40mins
    as ya can see my final miles really get the worse of me or is this normal for training runs
    my target for DM is sub 4hrs but my secret goal is sub 3hr37mins cos thats what my friend got last year in his first marathon..
    do ya think the latter time is achievable or will i run myself into the ground chasing this time. it's basically will i go wit 3:45 or4:00 group

    do you take any calories on during long training runs. it may be a case that you are just running out of steam a little bit towards the end of these. personally i think its important during the race to be taking in 100 or so calories(ie a gel or energy drink) every 5 miles depending on your intensity of course, but if you dont start early on doing this, the dreaded bonk will creep up suddenly and you'll be draggin your knuckles in the last couple miles. i took a gel every 30 to 40 minutes last year and found it was just about right for me ( in saying that though i was hoping for a sub 3 run and missed it by a minute and a half) but everyone is different i suppose.
    the positive atmosphere certainly will help your frame of mind but wont fuel ya if you have nothing left in the tank... hope this helps


  • Options
    #177
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    3 stars (average)
    Ardsbeg wrote: »
    doin DCM nd it'll be my first marathon so have couple of queries bout the negative effect of doin the extra 6.2 miles and the positive effect of the race day marathon atmosphere and pace setters..
    basically do these opposites balance each other out
    Disregard what your friend can do. This has absolutely no bearing on what you can achieve and shouldn't be part of your motivation for your first marathon. Rather than looking at doing the extra 6.2 miles, I would advise you to look at your training strategy.
    16 miles in 2:20 is: 8:45/mile
    18 miles in 2:40 is: 8:53/mile
    I presume you are going out fast, and slowing down as you spend more time on your feet. Your theoretical targets are: 4 hours (9:10/mile), 3:45 (8:36/mile) and 3:37 (8:17/mile). So you are probably heading out on your long run at a pace that is equal to, or faster than your planned race pace. You should consider running your long runs at a pace significantly slower than your planned race pace.

    I would suggest that you run with the 4:00 pacers, and if you feel strong, then pick up the pace from 20 miles. Heading out with the 3:45 pacers you could blow-up at 16-18 miles, as per your previous long runs and struggle to the finish. So I would do the following:
    1) Forget about your friend's achievement
    2) Forget about running the distance in training (whose advise was this?)
    3) Run your long runs slower so that you are getting more time on your feet and run them at a consistent pace
    4) start with the 4:00 pacers
    5) Re-evaluate the training program/strategy you are following. Are you following a training program?

    Remember: The pacers cannot make you run faster than the pace you have trained to/faster than your current ability. What they will provide is consistent pacing, so you are less likely to get your pacing strategy incorrect, thereby make it more likely that you will achieve your goal.


  • Options
    #178
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    4 stars (good)
    Time|Name|Comments|Actual|
    |||
    Sub 3.00|||
    Sub 2:35|Heffsarmy|Anything faster will be a bonus, first time running Dublin
    Sub 2:45|Tunguska|Beat last years time
    2.55|smmoore79||
    2.55|pablot|3.01min in dub last year. its funny how the brain gets tired and you forget about that little point 2 of a mile at the end and cant figure where the sub 3 went:)|
    2.55|Timmaay|1st Marathon, and I'm only just back from breaking my shoulderblade so this will be fun!
    2:59:59|Elfoyzer|3:29 p.b (2008) but disappointing DCM last year following IM Switzerland, just know I can run better than that!
    2:59:59|Bloody Nipples|4th Marathon, ran 3:15 in Cork, hopefully knock 15-20 mins off by increasing the mileage|
    2:59:xx|donothoponpop|Third (time lucky) Dublin, will hold onto the pace group for as long as I can!|
    2:59:xx|misty floyd|2nd Dublin, last year was a disaster. 3:00:30 in April in Rotterdam but gone down hill hard since then. 12 weeks to get back to fitness and a little fitter again ;). 100% effort|

    Sub 3.15|||
    3.03|earlyevening|Just want to edge a little better than last year's 3:07|
    3:14:59| Bart simpson|2nd marathon, PB is 3:29:14 in DCM09
    3:14:59|NeedsTraining|6th marathon, first Dublin. Would like to break 3:10 but don't think it is possible for me this year|
    3:15|Condo131|20th Marathon, 1st since Dub '03. Hope to make Boston M55 (3:45) May adjust target down|
    3:15|MaroonTam|1st Marathon. Its a Push but training for it (might end up 3:20)|
    3:15 |Potsy11 |5 Marathon. Ran 3.27 last year. Got onto training a bit late so hope to be in better condition|
    3:14:50|Krusty_Clown|3:15 Pacer (Provisional - pending approval and non-injury)
    3:14:50|Rebelrunner|4th marathon & would be delighted to break ambitious 3.15.
    3:14:50|ronanmac|An ambitious jump from last year's 3:55 but if McMillan says it can be done :D. Training for 3:10 so as to be able to run 3:15 without too much of a fade at the end
    Sub 3:30|||
    3.19.59|Diggy78|Might be ambitious trying to shave 5 mins off last year but why try to break 3:22, :)|
    3:27:29 |Sharktale | 9th Marathon, Ran 3:45 Barcelona '10, Hoping for the best |
    3:29:59 |Cartman78 | 4th Marathon, Ran 3:45 in GLR in May taking it very easy. Hoping that more mileage + more effort on the day = Sub 3:30|
    sub 3:30|SUNGOD| after over 12 months of injuries i just need a target race
    3:29:59|Plodder|5th marathon, previous best 3:53. Training harder now
    3:29:59|Mr Marenghi|2nd Dublin marathon, training a lot harder and i think a bit more intelligently, would love to go sub 3.30
    3:29:59|menoscemo| 2nd DCM 4:15 to 3:30 is a big ask but training is much better. Hope to beat the course this time.|
    3:29:59|Peckham| Hopefully will be doing the 3:30 pace group, so looking forward to cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)|
    3:29:59|TFBubendorfer| Hopefully will be the other quarter of the same pace group and looking forward to seeing Peckham cracking the whip when the pain hits around UCD ;)||||
    3:29:59|RedB|3rd DCM. 4:50 last year but ran 3:58 in GLR and hope to increase the mileage and intensity. In for a penny......|
    3:29:59|LeCheile| Yet another pacer:)|
    |||
    Sub 3:45|||
    3.3x|BrokenMan|First time out and its probably ambitious.Going to go for it anyway|
    3.3x|Moycullen1|12th Marathon, anything under 3:40 would be a PB|
    3.40|Doledude86|2nd Dublin Marathon went 3:56 last year would like to go 3:40 this year|
    3:4X|sarsfieldsrock|Be the best I can!|
    3:44:59| Louthandproud| Setting an ambitious target after finishing in 4:12 last year, feel I can achieve if I get the training done |
    3:45|itsalltrue|there we go|
    3:45|Tipp man running|Injury permitting hope to break this time for the first time:)|
    3:45|Aimman|And I'm blaming Oisin if I don't, cos he's giving me a jockey back!|
    |||
    Sub 4.00|||
    3.55|RayCun|First time out, so not too ambitious (I hope)|
    3.59.59|Hawkwing|3rd marathon, 3rd Dublin, sub-4 or die trying :o|
    3:50|digger2d2|First and maybe last so definitely need to break 4 hrs|
    3.55|curraghyid|first marathon but i reckon acheivable withthe right training|
    3.59|ElectraX|first marathon so thats my dream time|
    3.59|RubyK| a first-timer, 3.59.59 would make my year ;)|
    3.59|ROFno1| First-timer as well so 3.59.59 would be great. But just to finish will be a great achievement|
    3.59|MitreSize5|First marathon, would be delighted with anything under 4
    3.59|opus|Running with a friend to provide moral support, will try to get us round in under 4|
    3:59|shotgunmcos| Pacer. Will be crossing the line in 3:59 (chip not clock) folks so either finish with us or sprint ahead of us in the last mile to get your sub 4 ;)|
    3:59|mfdc| 2nd time, just want to run to the end really; blew up very badly last year. |
    Sub 4.30|||
    4.29:59|Brophya2007|First Marathon all going well, Sub 4:30 would be nice|
    4.29.59|Blueskye|Died an absolute death at DCM last year so would be very happy with 4.29
    4.2?:??|Racheljev|Crap time last year so want a 4 something time this year!|
    4:15:00|rovers_runner|Halfway between my "potential" from 5k/10k and my most recent time|
    4.24.55|Rainbow Kirby|2nd marathon, 2nd Dublin - training has sucked, faster than last year would be nice.|
    4.20.00|jcsmum|1st timer, so would be thrilled to run the whole route|
    Going for a Finish|||
    4:30 to 5:00|Meathcountysec|First Only Marathon ever, just want to run all the way|
    N/A|Puck|First marathon, I don't care about time.




    Oh please don't let me break the table (wouldn't be the first time :rolleyes: )


  • Options
    #179
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    4 stars (good)
    you broke the table :)

    You need to take the quote /quote tags out from around the table, otherwise nobody else can quote it


  • Options
    #180
    Ardsbeg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭Ardsbeg


    3 stars (average)
    pablo t wrote: »
    do you take any calories on during long training runs. it may be a case that you are just running out of steam a little bit towards the end of these. personally i think its important during the race to be taking in 100 or so calories(ie a gel or energy drink) every 5 miles

    my preparation for LSRs is pretty lame..i jus carry money nd pop into garage every 8 miles or so to buy water/luco sport nd off i go again so that could be a big downfall :rolleyes:


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #181
    Ardsbeg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭Ardsbeg


    3 stars (average)
    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    So I would do the following:
    1) Forget about your friend's achievement
    2) Forget about running the distance in training (whose advise was this?)
    3) Run your long runs slower so that you are getting more time on your feet and run them at a consistent pace
    4) start with the 4:00 pacers
    5) Re-evaluate the training program/strategy you are following. Are you following a training program?
    QUOTE]

    1)was just for the purpose a small bit of banter really but i understand ur point
    2)i only plan on goin as far as 22miles for trainin
    3)makes sense
    4)will do
    5)ye

    cheers for the advice
    p.s. i'm goin out to do my 20 miler tomo so we'll see how that goes nd then i shall reassess my poa for the big day
    p.s. p.s. this running **** is addictive :D


Advertisement