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Marathon in Spring 14

  • 19-09-2013 11:11am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,288 ✭✭✭


    Hey,

    As my dreams of DCM13 slowly run (with a limp) away from me due to injury, I was thinking of stepping back training a bit for October, using the training I currently have done as a good base and targetting a marathon in Spring 14. I had a look in race calander for 2013 but didn't see anything before May. Anything out there?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    Doing Rotterdam myself in Apr and Barcelona is on in March as far as I know


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    crisco10 wrote: »
    Hey,

    As my dreams of DCM13 slowly run (with a limp) away from me due to injury, I was thinking of stepping back training a bit for October, using the training I currently have done as a good base and targetting a marathon in Spring 14. I had a look in race calander for 2013 but didn't see anything before May. Anything out there?

    It depends on how far you are willing to go! You have Tralee I think in March but other than that nothing much until Great Limerick Run in May.

    Unless you are willing to go abroad...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Kildare in April, I think


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,288 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Would have preferred Ireland to be honest, but could always have a city break with herself where I disappear for a day then am a little sore after! ;-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭jake1970


    Kildare 27th of april


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭martyboy48


    Connemara is around that time I think....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    2014:

    Tralee 16 Mar
    Connemara 6 Apr
    Kildare 27 Apr

    In addition to that the marathon club usually organise at least one marathon per month, but they are usually self sufficient and I wouldn't really recommend it to a beginner.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭corkrunner71


    As far as I know there is a back2back marathon weekend in Clonakilty (February 14-15th) as well and I think they accepted a small number of entries for single marathons as well over that weekend this year. I might be wrong, but it'd be worth checking out.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 41 pico84


    Rotterdam is a great one to go for, really flat, very accessible


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,053 ✭✭✭opus


    I'll jump on the band-wagon as I'm looking for something for the Easter weekend next year, the 100 Marathon Club events page pointed me to something for the East of Ireland marathon series but guess it's a bit early for it to show up there yet.

    Anyone know if there will be one at some stage over that w/end (19/20 April)?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    opus wrote: »
    I'll jump on the band-wagon as I'm looking for something for the Easter weekend next year, the 100 Marathon Club events page pointed me to something for the East of Ireland marathon series but guess it's a bit early for it to show up there yet.

    Anyone know if there will be one at some stage over that w/end (19/20 April)?

    You're way too early.
    Keep an eye on their facebook group, that's the best way to keep up to date. https://www.facebook.com/groups/130592073780072/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭roro2


    Thoroughly recommend Connemara in April.

    272550.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,693 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    I did the half in KIldare this year and loved it, and set a decent [for me!] PB - would strongly consider doing again, one of the best organised races I've done and in a good loction.

    That said, I have unfinished business with the Conn Ultra myself having done a load of training for it last year and having to pull out relatively late. One of those things I want to do for myself, for no particular reason other than.....wanting to do it :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,601 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    Paris Marathon takes place on April 6.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,087 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    pico84 wrote: »
    Rotterdam is a great one to go for, really flat, very accessible
    .
    The registration for the 34th edition of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam is now open! We expect that the interest for our fast marathon will be enormous, therefore we suggest you to register as soon as possible. Then you are sure of your participation in this Golden Label Marathon and you have the benefit of the Early Bird- rate.

    We would like to welcome you on Sunday April 13, 2014 at the start in Rotterdam.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    The registration for the 34th edition of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam is now open! We expect that the interest for our fast marathon will be enormous, therefore we suggest you to register as soon as possible. Then you are sure of your participation in this Golden Label Marathon and you have the benefit of the Early Bird- rate.

    We would like to welcome you on Sunday April 13, 2014 at the start in Rotterdam.

    Third time lucky BeepBeep? ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,987 ✭✭✭Trampas


    Since didn't make London am thinking Barcelona or Rotterdam or Paris.

    Can get into Barcelona for free I believe but which would people recommend?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    Trampas wrote: »
    Since didn't make London am thinking Barcelona or Rotterdam or Paris.

    Can get into Barcelona for free I believe but which would people recommend?

    Me too. From what I'm reading elsewhere Barcelona seems to get the best reviews?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,087 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    blockic wrote: »
    Third time lucky BeepBeep? ;)

    Nah I'll wait until I'm only interested in jogging around and do just that :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Trampas wrote: »
    Since didn't make London am thinking Barcelona or Rotterdam or Paris.

    Can get into Barcelona for free I believe but which would people recommend?
    ull be too scarred after donadea to attempt anudda mara:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,987 ✭✭✭Trampas


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    ull be too scarred after donadea to attempt anudda mara:)

    That's grand. Someone must have entered and paid for me already


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Trampas wrote: »
    That's grand. Someone must have entered and paid for me already
    ur gonna be dissapointed on crimbo mornin now...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭Foxychick


    I was same as yourself, wanted to do DCM but due to injury and lack of training cant so signed up for Paris in April.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Are the results of the lottery for London out? I got no notification email telling me i did or didn't get in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Manchester is on the 6th of April. Supposed to be very flat and really well supported.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭Beef


    I'm gonna go for Manchester. Was thinking of doing Seville - but it's too much hassle getting there at that time of the year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,693 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    Did Paris a couple of years ago and cant speak highly enough about it, great race on a great course etc [would do before doing Berlin again tbh]


    A huge gang from boards did Barcelona a few years back and seemed to have a great experience...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭Jmcmen


    Bahanaman wrote: »
    Manchester is on the 6th of April. Supposed to be very flat and really well supported.

    I did both Barcelona and Manchester this year. Barcelona was good although it was a bit of a bad wet cold day for the Run.
    Manchester is good but there is a period in the "death zone" when you run out around country Field between 19-23miles.
    Both are well supported.

    Manchester is flat, Barca has a couple of wee long drags but thats about it. Long drag the last 2km which I didn't Enjoy. No connemara hills mind you.

    Enjoyed both and would recommend both, if you have the cash though go for Barca and enjoy the weekend. If your stuck for time, I flew in to Mac the night before, picked up my number on the morning of the race and was home that evening having done a good run with minimum fuss


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,402 ✭✭✭ger664


    I am doing Seville. Yeah its a pain to get there in February (no direct flights) but was recommended to me by a couple of people who know what's what in regard to events.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,288 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Tempted by the "romance" of Connamara to be honest. And yes I know its hilly!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭Tec Diver


    I'm booked on for Tralee full in March and Conn ultra in April.
    There was a "special" when registering for Tralee - book the full for €60 for March and get a place on the ultra in August for €40...I'm a sucker for a bargain.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭cianc


    Only a day after DCM, but I'm starting to lean towards Paris in April. Shouldn't be too hard to convince Mrs C to tack on a little run to a romantic weekend away :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,288 ✭✭✭crisco10


    cianc wrote: »
    Only a day after DCM, but I'm starting to lean towards Paris in April. Shouldn't be too hard to convince Mrs C to tack on a little run to a romantic weekend away :)

    Really??? I tried that argument once, didn't get far. My arguments about post race rub downs weren't really believed. :-P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 Trevster


    I want to run either the Kildare or the Limerick Marathon next year. Has anyone here ran both and can tell me which is the 'easier' course in terms of a PB? I realise Limerick had some organistation issues but I just want to know about the course.

    Thanks

    Ye are tempting me with Paris and Rotterdam too! ;-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,550 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Trevster wrote: »
    I want to run either the Kildare or the Limerick Marathon next year. Has anyone here ran both and can tell me which is the 'easier' course in terms of a PB? I realise Limerick had some organistation issues but I just want to know about the course.

    Thanks

    Ye are tempting me with Paris and Rotterdam too! ;-)
    Having paced both races (and raced Kildare), I'd suggest that Kildare is a quicker course, particularly if it is a windless day. The course has probably changed a little since I ran it, but if you compare the number of turns you need to make (Limerick, Kildare), then factor in the water/sports bottles handed out in Kildare, I'd be leaning towards Kildare as having the greater PB potential.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭LloydChristmas


    I want to run either the Kildare or the Limerick Marathon next year. Has anyone here ran both and can tell me which is the 'easier' course in terms of a PB? I realise Limerick had some organistation issues but I just want to know about the course

    I ran the half in Limerick this year which is run along vastly the same course as the full. In previous years, I was informed that Limerick is a flat-ish marathon and not too bad overall. However, last year was NOT flat. It was quite tough and hilly and I was quite surprised by this.

    I never really looked into it, but I heard something that they changed the course this year due to road works etc which added in some hills...

    I felt sorry the people running the full this year as it genuinely looked hard


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Having paced both races (and raced Kildare), I'd suggest that Kildare is a quicker course, particularly if it is a windless day. The course has probably changed a little since I ran it, .
    same course(s) as this year


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    I ran the half in Limerick this year which is run along vastly the same course as the full. In previous years, I was informed that Limerick is a flat-ish marathon and not too bad overall. However, last year was NOT flat. It was quite tough and hilly and I was quite surprised by this.

    I never really looked into it, but I heard something that they changed the course this year due to road works etc which added in some hills...

    I felt sorry the people running the full this year as it genuinely looked hard

    ran limerick and cant recall a single hill,,all marathons are hard...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    ran limerick and cant recall a single hill,,all marathons are hard...

    There was a bridge to negotiate around the 18 mile mark (near the Crescent Shopping Centre) but apart from that it was pretty benign I thought too...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    I have paced both Kildare and Limerick last year and both are mostly flat. There was a sharp wind in Kildare which could hamper a fast time, but obviously I can't tell you what conditions will be like next year at either race.

    There was one short sharp climb on each marathon, Kildare around the halfway mark and Limerick around mile 20 I think (the road up to Thomond Park), but overall both of them would qualify as flat and potentially fast in my book.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 Trevster


    I have paced both Kildare and Limerick last year and both are mostly flat. There was a sharp wind in Kildare which could hamper a fast time, but obviously I can't tell you what conditions will be like next year at either race.

    There was one short sharp climb on each marathon, Kildare around the halfway mark and Limerick around mile 20 I think (the road up to Thomond Park), but overall both of them would qualify as flat and potentially fast in my book.

    Cheers for that. I'm going to plan for Kildare, as I've ran the half there before, so this probably makes sense for my first Marathon. Aiming for under 3:10 so maybe you might be pacing! It's fu**k or dance time!

    If the weather is looking ridiculous for it, at least Limerick might be a back up as it's the week after. Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    Trevster wrote: »
    Cheers for that. I'm going to plan for Kildare, as I've ran the half there before, so this probably makes sense for my first Marathon. Aiming for under 3:10 so maybe you might be pacing! It's fu**k or dance time!

    If the weather is looking ridiculous for it, at least Limerick might be a back up as it's the week after. Thanks.

    Might be wise to give that particular pacing job a second thought Thomas!!:P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭conseng


    Any opinions as to which irish spring marathon is best overall event? Did connemara this year and will do it or one of the others next year. I assume Limerick or Belfast are busier than Tralee or Kildare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Trevster wrote: »
    Cheers for that. I'm going to plan for Kildare, as I've ran the half there before, so this probably makes sense for my first Marathon. Aiming for under 3:10 so maybe you might be pacing! It's fu**k or dance time!.
    belcarra wrote: »
    Might be wise to give that particular pacing job a second thought Thomas!!:P

    :D:D:D

    I don't think they have 3:10 pacers in Kildare anyway, last couple of years it was every 15 minutes just like almost all other paced marathons, but maybe they will copy Dublin.

    This year Anto didn't even invite me back for pacing, the bastard! :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    conseng wrote: »
    Any opinions as to which irish spring marathon is best overall event? Did connemara this year and will do it or one of the others next year. I assume Limerick or Belfast are busier than Tralee or Kildare.

    Connemara is the best in my books, but definitely the toughest course (which is why I like it so much, I guess). Depends what you're looking for and how you define best. Buzz? Fast? Organisation? Price?

    I've done all the mentioned ones and would consider all of them again, expect Belfast probably. Cork is a good one as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,618 ✭✭✭overpronator


    Limerick is certainly not a hilly course, few bumps here and there but broadly similar in difficulty to Dublin. First half is really flat, the second half less so but I wouldn't go so far as to say there were any real climbs apart from maybe the drag up to Thomand around 20 miles.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,963 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    Connemara is the best in my books, but definitely the toughest course (which is why I like it so much, I guess). Depends what you're looking for and how you define best. Buzz? Fast? Organisation? Price?

    I've done all the mentioned ones and would consider all of them again, expect Belfast probably. Cork is a good one as well.

    Can i ask why you would not consider Belfast again? I'm planning one for late April/May and its a toss up between that/Limerick or maybe going earlier and Paris/rotterdam.

    Thanks


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 478 ✭✭Stella Virgo


    crisco10 wrote: »
    Hey,

    As my dreams of DCM13 slowly run (with a limp) away from me due to injury, I was thinking of stepping back training a bit for October, using the training I currently have done as a good base and targetting a marathon in Spring 14. I had a look in race calander for 2013 but didn't see anything before May. Anything out there?

    loads of marathons here....http://www.runireland.com/active/all-events


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Van.Bosch wrote: »
    Can i ask why you would not consider Belfast again? I'm planning one for late April/May and its a toss up between that/Limerick or maybe going earlier and Paris/rotterdam.

    I can only go by my own experiences, so this is completely subjective. Your own views might be completely different.

    I ran it in 2005, the organisation was questionable, I hated the course (going through deserted industrial areas and along a dual carriageway for almost all of the second half), I hated the relay runners coming past me after each station and the fact that I had a bad day (still my personal worst) just magnified everything that was wrong with it.

    They have since changed the course, but from what I keep hearing year in year out the organisation still isn't there. There have been massive issues with the luggage, they have run out of water (or given dirty looking water to runners, allegedly) , the pacers are running all sorts of paces except the one they are supposed to be pacing, and so on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,963 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    I can only go by my own experiences, so this is completely subjective. Your own views might be completely different.

    I ran it in 2005, the organisation was questionable, I hated the course (going through deserted industrial areas and along a dual carriageway for almost all of the second half), I hated the relay runners coming past me after each station and the fact that I had a bad day (still my personal worst) just magnified everything that was wrong with it.

    They have since changed the course, but from what I keep hearing year in year out the organisation still isn't there. There have been massive issues with the luggage, they have run out of water (or given dirty looking water to runners, allegedly) , the pacers are running all sorts of paces except the one they are supposed to be pacing, and so on.

    Thanks, had a few friends run it last year and they had no issues. As this is my 5th attempt at sub 4, the pacers will be crucial to me.

    Thanks for your thoughts - perhaps ill splach the cash and head to Edinburgh/Paris or Rotterdam. Liverpool Rock n Roll is another option but not great reports from their US marathons although i had no issues with their Dublin half.


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