DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

Gillo · 22-10-2015 10:26am

eyeball kid wrote: »

Its only a 4 mile run from Heuston to the RDS :pac:

Alternatively, when you get to Merrion Square you could reccie the route as far as the RDS

I was actually planning on walking in first thing on Saturday morning, it's not too far a walk and about the only exercise I'll get that day. Chrislad, if you're not sure how to get there and don't mind a brisk walk, feel free to drop me a PM.

adrian522 · 22-10-2015 11:02am

Very jealous of everyone gearing up for this Marathon on Monday, I'll be around KCR/Terenure so I'll give a shout out to anyone I recognize.

Best of luck to all the soon to be ex-novices, try to enjoy it. Perfect running weather out there now hopefully it keeps up for another few days.

Phoebas · 22-10-2015 11:38am

chrislad wrote: »

What's the best way to get out to the RDS from O'Connell St/Heuston?

Run.

maybe not

Phoebas · 22-10-2015 11:40am

Anyone know are pace bands available at the expo or are they something you need to make yourself?

Also, apart from a race number / timing chip, what else do we get at the expo? The t-shirt (or is that given out after the race itself)? Is there a goody bag?

adrian522 · 22-10-2015 11:41am

They have them at the expo, what time are you aiming for?

Phoebas · 22-10-2015 11:45am

adrian522 wrote: »

They have them at the expo, what time are you aiming for?

4h, but I'd also pick up an emergency 4:10 if they were available.

RayCun · 22-10-2015 11:46am

you get a bag with sweets, fliers, wart powder, Uncle Ben's rice, weird protein bars/drinks etc
your number
your bag for the bag drop at the start/finish area

you get your top and medal at the finish line

adrian522 · 22-10-2015 11:47am

Phoebas wrote: »

4h, but I'd also pick up an emergency 4:10 if they were available.

Should be fine so, I think they have them in 10 minute intervals.

adrian522 · 22-10-2015 11:48am

RayCun wrote: »

you get a bag with sweets, fliers, wart powder, Uncle Ben's rice, weird protein bars/drinks etc
your number
your bag for the bag drop at the start/finish area

you get your top and medal at the finish line

Last year we got a hand towel which was pretty nice, about the only useful thing in there.

22-10-2015 11:53am

RayCun wrote: »

you get your top and medal at the finish line

I'll never forget Libelula's face last year when she couldn't find her t-shirt in the bag. There was panic and trauma that she'd been forgotten and managed to get the only bag without the t-shirt, there was almost a teary tantrum. That face quickly turned to relief as I explained......

"No dear, it's a fin-ish-ers t-shirt - you get it when you fin-ish".

:P

I'm dead :pac:

Firedance · 22-10-2015 11:54am

RayCun wrote: »

you get a bag with sweets, fliers, wart powder, Uncle Ben's rice, weird protein bars/drinks etc
your number
your bag for the bag drop at the start/finish area

you get your top and medal at the finish line

also FYI you can buy other tops/tshirts/jackets/hoodies etc with the year and the logo on them at the 'official merchandise' stand.

22-10-2015 11:55am

Firedance wrote: »

also FYI you can buy other tops/tshirts/jackets/hoodies etc with the year and the logo on them at the 'official merchandise' stand.

Yes. All them. I wanted all them last year. But last year I wasn't running a marathon so I couldn't buy them.

This year I can buy all them.

donglen · 22-10-2015 12:04pm

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Hi donglen, sorry to hear that Have you got a temperature? If you know your resting heart rate (ideally a morning reading), you'll be able to gauge start-readiness. Don't worry about the missed runs at this stage, focus on getting plenty of rest and plenty of sleep. Echinacea works for me, don't know if it's placebo or not. Keep us posted!

Don't have a temperature and no idea what my RHR should be! I've never slept better than the last 4 nights, the bug has me exhausted by the end of the day so at least I'm getting my sleeps in.
Having a rest day today, my little one was too poorly to send to school so I jumped on board with that and we're having a couch/blanket day today.
I do feel I'm on an upward curve though, feel better today than yesterday. As soon as herself dozes off I'm throwing on the Rocky Boxset for some inspiration. Rocky never lets me down!!

Gillo · 22-10-2015 12:06pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I'll never forget Libelula's face last year when she couldn't find her t-shirt in the bag. There was panic and trauma that she'd been forgotten and managed to get the only bag without the t-shirt, there was almost a teary tantrum. That face quickly turned to relief as I explained......

"No dear, it's a fin-ish-ers t-shirt - you get it when you fin-ish".

:P

I'm dead :pac:

One of the lads I was doing the half with last month was handed a bag at the end with no t-shirt, luckily he realised pretty much immediately and was able to go back at get one. No harm double checking the bag as they hand it to you on Monday.

aquinn · 22-10-2015 12:08pm

Last year the t-shirt wasn't in the bag so you'd to queue for the t-shirt, get awarded your medal and then bag I've no recollection of where that was. Maybe was t-shirt queue.

Firedance · 22-10-2015 12:13pm

Gillo wrote: »

One of the lads I was doing the half with last month was handed a bag at the end with no t-shirt, luckily he realised pretty much immediately and was able to go back at get one. No harm double checking the bag as they hand it to you on Monday.

:eek::eek: imagine running all those miles and no t-shirt at the end of it

smiley70 · 22-10-2015 12:13pm

Mrs Mc wrote: »

Ha ha hope you're doing good Smiley all set for the weekend ?

All set is there room for me in 4.30 ??

RayCun · 22-10-2015 12:18pm

smiley70 wrote: »

All set is there room for me in 4.30 ??

I'm afraid the 4.30 is sold out. There are still vacancies available at 3.00, 3.20, and 4.50?

beertons · 22-10-2015 12:25pm

Best of luck all on Monday. Be it your first, last, pacing or stewarting, hope you all have a great day.

BeepBeep67 · 22-10-2015 12:48pm

aquinn wrote: »

Last year the t-shirt wasn't in the bag so you'd to queue for the t-shirt, get awarded your medal and then bag I've no recollection of where that was. Maybe was t-shirt queue.

On the website the flow is:

Get First Aid
Get Goody Bag
Get tshirt
Get refreshments
Get medal

22-10-2015 12:51pm

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

On the website the flow is:
Get First Aid

Get Goody Bag

Get tshirt

Get refreshments

Get medal

They really make you work for that medal don't they?

First aid? I KNOW THAT MY TOE IS FALLING OFF BUT I WANT MY MEDAL.

OK I need to dial back on the giddiness again today.....

Dubgal72 · 22-10-2015 12:54pm

chrislad wrote: »

What's the best way to get out to the RDS from O'Connell St/Heuston?

Bus probably best bet due to train and dart interruptions. As FD suggests, get the 7, that's more direct. I used the 145 last year...with a 4yo. Not again...'mare

frash wrote: »

LUAS from Heuston to Connolly
DART from Connolly to Sandymount
10 min walk to RDS

Firedance wrote: »

the 7 will get you from O'Connell St to the RDS, the 145 goes from Heuston but would be a walk from Donnybrook down to Ballsbridge.

Hemerodrome wrote: »

That section of the DART is not running this weekend. I haven't seen it mentioned in the thread, or anywhere else, but there are major alterations to rail services in north Dublin this weekend, plus some alterations to Intercity services, anyone depending on public transport for their race should check Iarnrod Eireann's website. Replacement buses are running, but that will affect schedules at least.

Thanks Hemerodrome. Somebody posted a link up a few pages back, anyone feel like searching and bumping please?!

Phoebas wrote: »

4h, but I'd also pick up an emergency 4:10 if they were available.

You'll be able to get as many as you like Phoebas

Downtime · 22-10-2015 12:55pm

Phoebas wrote: »

Anyone know are pace bands available at the expo or are they something you need to make yourself?

I think they were pre-order from Asics this year.

Downtime · 22-10-2015 12:59pm

Hemerodrome wrote: »

That section of the DART is not running this weekend. I haven't seen it mentioned in the thread, or anywhere else, but there are major alterations to rail services in north Dublin this weekend, plus some alterations to Intercity services, anyone depending on public transport for their race should check Iarnrod Eireann's website. Replacement buses are running, but that will affect schedules at least.

Good spot - only running from Pearse. Only a 10 min walk from Busaras to Pearse.

More info on changes here - http://www.irishrail.ie/news/October-bank-holiday-service-arrangements#Connolly

Dubgal72 · 22-10-2015 1:01pm

RayCun wrote: »

you get a bag with sweets, fliers, wart powder, Uncle Ben's rice, weird protein bars/drinks etc
your number
your bag for the bag drop at the start/finish area

you get your top and medal at the finish line

Don't forget the towel! Mine's had lots of use as a kitchen towel. Never think of the marathon mind you when I use it.....

Firedance wrote: »

also FYI you can buy other tops/tshirts/jackets/hoodies etc with the year and the logo on them at the 'official merchandise' stand.

Yeah, 'unfinisher' crap

donglen wrote: »

Don't have a temperature and no idea what my RHR should be! I've never slept better than the last 4 nights, the bug has me exhausted by the end of the day so at least I'm getting my sleeps in.
Having a rest day today, my little one was too poorly to send to school so I jumped on board with that and we're having a couch/blanket day today.
I do feel I'm on an upward curve though, feel better today than yesterday. As soon as herself dozes off I'm throwing on the Rocky Boxset for some inspiration. Rocky never lets me down!!

Oh that's good news. Keep doing what you're doing so. Can't beat a duvet day. Not saying I like my kids being sick buuuut....:o

Gillo wrote: »

One of the lads I was doing the half with last month was handed a bag at the end with no t-shirt, luckily he realised pretty much immediately and was able to go back at get one. No harm double checking the bag as they hand it to you on Monday.

Pretty sure it's as whoops says...a - how did she do it?! - fin-ish-ers t shirt

Downtime wrote: »

I think they were pre-order from Asics this year.

Yes, you can pre-order customised ones and also pick up pre-made ones from the pacers stand. I presume they're from 3-5 hours in 10 min increments.

Chops1234 · 22-10-2015 1:08pm

Thank God for this thread - there was me heading to Harmonstown Dart station Sat morning to head to the RDS

BeepBeep67 · 22-10-2015 1:15pm

Phoebas wrote: »

Anyone know are pace bands available at the expo or are they something you need to make yourself?

Here's one I've knocked together, pop your target time in the yellow cell.
W = water, L = Lucozade

ratracer · 22-10-2015 1:17pm

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

On the website the flow is:
Get First Aid

Get Goody Bag

Get tshirt

Get refreshments

Get medal
6 Get to McGrattans;)

FYP!!:D

smashiner · 22-10-2015 1:18pm

Chops1234 wrote: »

Thank God for this thread - there was me heading to Harmonstown Dart station Sat morning to head to the RDS

Hi Chops,
The DART should be ok on Saturday and Sunday. Only 3 hour strike planned for tomorrow from 6am to 9am.... DART to Sandymount and a 10 minute walk to the RDS is still a good plan

Chops1234 · 22-10-2015 1:42pm

smashiner wrote: »

Hi Chops,
The DART should be ok on Saturday and Sunday. Only 3 hour strike planned for tomorrow from 6am to 9am.... DART to Sandymount and a 10 minute walk to the RDS is still a good plan

It says this on that link posted above (Just for information - I have now asked himself to drive me

)

Connolly and DART Service Arrangements - Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th October

Due to major engineering works between Pearse and Malahide there will be no train service between Pearse & Howth / Malahide.

The following DART stations will be closed;

Portmarnock
Clongriffin
Howth
Sutton
Bayside
Howth Junction & Donaghmede
Kilbarrack
Raheny
Harmonstown
Killester
Clontarf Rd
Tara Street
DART services will operate to/from Pearse, Bray and Greystones only.

DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

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