Marathon Question

PDCAT

Hi Guys

I'm running Amsterdam Marathon on October 20th (hoping for sub 3.30).

What's the chances of me running Dublin Marathon the following weekend as a 5.00 pacer?

Normally i wouldn't entertain such an idea, but wouldn't mind experiencing the Dublin marathon atmosphere again.

Would this be too much, or would it be alright to run this as i'd be taking it easy.

Thanks

Kurt Godel

PDCAT wrote: »

I'm running Amsterdam Marathon on October 20th (hoping for sub 3.30).

What's the chances of me running Dublin Marathon the following weekend as a 5.00 pacer?

Unless you have a history of week-on-week marathons, zero.

*Edit- sorry, that ^^^ sounded very, eh, curt. What I mean is that all the pacers will be expected to be able to run well within themselves. Having a pacer whose legs have a good chance of buckling from a marathon the week before, isn't a risk worth taking (for the sake of the pacee's). Best of luck in Am'dam, and hopefully you'll have a nice low pb and pace DM next year.

ThePiedPiper

Apart from what PDCAT said, I think you'd find the 5 hour pace a real struggle, and time on your feet would be a nightmare. Your normal long runs would be about 2 1/2 hours, so to be on your feet for 5 hours, running a pace that is not your normal one would be a disaster. Forget it.

PDCAT

Thanks Guys. I know your correct in what your saying.

You both raised points i hadn't considered. Five hours on my feet 8 days after running a marathon flat out would not be enjoyable and maybe too much for me.
Also, in fairness to the runners trying to achieve a 5 hour marathon, they would deserve better than a pacer whom could struggle to complete the run.

Think i was watching too much of Eddie Izzard.

Van.Bosch

If you just want to experience it again why not just sign up and tag along with the 5hr gang for the craic. That way you are under no pressure and wont potentially let down the pacee's.

EauRouge79

You could also bring along your own balloon with 5hrs on it. If things arent going, have a pin handy to stick in it.

Just joking Kurt.........:D
Christ i could get myself in trouble here...;)

PDCAT

EauRouge79 wrote: »

You could also bring along your own balloon with 5hrs on it. If things arent going, have a pin handy to stick in it.

Just joking Kurt.........:D
Christ i could get myself in trouble here...;)

I like your thinking.....;)
i want to stay on the right side of Kurt though. I'd like to pace DCM next year....

Think i'll go with advice up above and run Amsterdam and leave Dublin alone. Or maybe i'll dress up as a pirate or a nun and jog at the back of the field. Heard those outfits are becoming very popular for runners these days.:p