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Marathon Improvers Thread.

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    #662
    Classic21
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭Classic21


    hot buttered scones wrote: »
    Just realised I BQ'd. Yay me. :-)

    That was a great run. I have followed your progress since Charleville when you finished just ahead of me. Delighted for you, definitely hard work pays off


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    #663
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭rom


    dnf
    Will draw a line under it.


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    #664
    diego_b
    Registered Users Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭diego_b


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    1250|rom|2:54|2:49|


    Toughest race I've ever done, was on target up to halfway...by 16 miles I was reverting to plan B of 3:43 (to beat my Tralee 2017 time of 3:43:41) but at 20 miles I had to walk for the first time ever in a race. It was so hard after that with a race/walk strategy of a 0.5/1mi running with maybe 30 seconds walking at spots. Just ran of gas. Had to have a right chat with myself as to what I was at and reverting to plan C to ensure to beat my DCM 2016 time (3:57:34).


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    #665
    Zebra3
    Registered Users Posts: 13,857 ✭✭✭✭Zebra3


    3:33:39. Second best time (in six marathons). Was never gonna get a new PB but finished a marathon without stopping for the first time. Huge mental block kicked into touch!!! Also first negative split marathon.

    Defo running smarter.


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    #666
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF



    Hmm autosort wasn’t working out as planned. Reverting to alternative. :) There will be a sandbaggers ranking to follow, of course, once the results are in. ;)


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    #667
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    rom wrote: »
    dnf
    Will draw a line under it.

    Why not share the experience? What do you think went wrong?


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    #668
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    3.28:55 - decent PB (7 Minutes).

    Through the half in 1.40 before which I started feeling my hip. Had to stop on templeogue road where a woman went into her gaff and sourced me some Advil. About 3 minutes there and 2 capsules later and im off again. Race was run at that stage, but not sure what happened, but felt really good in the last 5km. Thought it would be a death march.

    Shouldnt be disappointed but really think I left it out there. First time I have had an injury on a race. Hey, come back next year.....


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    #669
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    I guess after surviving today as a novice this will be my home next year. Looking forward to it already :-)


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    #670
    Spirogyra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭Spirogyra


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|D.N.F.
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF



    Sadly it all went 'Belly-Up'. Despite having reached half-way in 1'46, pain had started in the knee area as early as mile 3. Pain gradually became severe. I tried to hang on to finish but the severity just became too much and I retired at mile 20, having been passed by the 3'40 and even 4 hour pacers...

    I'm finished with marathons. I had felt even before yesterday that I just didn't enjoy the preparation that marathons require. I'm much happier doing 5-10K's and a few 'halves'. The Dublin crowd were great but my body just wasn't strong enough yesterday.


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    #671
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    I guess after surviving today as a novice this will be my home next year. Looking forward to it already :-)

    Just looked you up - super debut, and the neg split suggests you will be slicing a lot off next time. Well done.


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    #672
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    A few DNFs, and a few more to come on this table I understand from what people have posted elsewhere. Suggests it was a tough day. Personally I found it very difficult in second half (yeah, it's supposed to be hard, but Jesus!) but thought the conditions were really good apart from the annoyance of having more sun in eyes than expected. Left the sunglasses and visor at home, unfortunately. I think this contributed to poor form in a way. I think anyone who set a tough target and met it should be very pleased.


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    #673
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭rom


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Why not share the experience? What do you think went wrong?

    Stood on a bottle on a water station. Jared knee. Didn't think much of it until a few miles later where is really started to ache. I had an injury there last year where I couldn't run for a few months. So being able to run was more important than being able to finish at that stage.


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    #674
    JohnDozer
    Registered Users Posts: 803 ✭✭✭JohnDozer


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    Very very happy with that. Paced it well and finished it reasonably strong. First marathon that I ran every single step. Im so happy about that fact on it's own. Not bothered about the few seconds over the goal. Maybe further down the road when I have to slot it into a table somewhere, but not today!


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    #675
    hot buttered scones
    Registered Users Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭hot buttered scones


    JohnDozer wrote:
    Very very happy with that. Paced it well and finished it reasonably strong. First marathon that I ran every single step. Im so happy about that fact on it's own. Not bothered about the few seconds over the goal. Maybe further down the road when I have to slot it into a table somewhere, but not today!


    Still a massive PB though. Well done.


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    #676
    davedanon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭davedanon


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


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    #677
    Van.Bosch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    What happened Dave?

    I had a shocker myself and basically walked from 30km.


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    #678
    wookiesleep
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭wookiesleep


    Can someone enter me in please. Finish time was 3:18:44.
    I knew I wasn't going to hit target when the back of the thigh had the feeling of a lurking cramp at 25km. It struck at 35km and a couple of times after resulting in about two minutes of walking and slower pace to ensure I finished.
    All in all happy to take 6 minutes of the PB. I found it very warm tbh.
    431908.jpg


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    #679
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    TBA|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    Adding Wookiesleep.


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    #680
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    rom wrote: »
    Stood on a bottle on a water station. Jared knee. Didn't think much of it until a few miles later where is really started to ache. I had an injury there last year where I couldn't run for a few months. So being able to run was more important than being able to finish at that stage.

    Ouch. Similar thing happened to one of the official pacers. I was aghast myself at the number of almost full bottles in middle of the road at a few points, some people are incredibly inconsiderate about how they discard - either dropping on road or firing missiles across over heads. The Mrs got given out to for admonishing some runners firing bottles into Phoenix Park undergrowth (although at least no risk of being stepped on there). I'd say DCM will eventually have to go the dreaded cup route if people can't be more sensible. :mad:


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    #681
    quick feet
    Registered Users Posts: 307 ✭✭quick feet


    Sorry folks u can't add the table..
    No.3247 finish time 3:18:21


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    #682
    ger664
    Registered Users Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭ger664


    Well done to everyone some very good times.

    Its one of the reason I like foreign Marathons you get your water in cups, hard to drink from but once mastered it is a better option in a race of this size as bottles are a real hazard to runners going over on them.


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    #683
    Phoebas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    Really enjoyable day out yesterday with great support as usual from the Dublin spectators.
    I had some intermittent calf cramps from mile 18 onwards, so that's something to watch for the next time, but they didn't cause enough problems to stop me breaking through my target time.


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    #684
    denis b
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭denis b


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    A tough day but managed a 8 min pb. Superbly organised event - faultless in my opinion and a lot of smiles when they were needed. Despite cursing my form for the last 10 kms, at least it kept me going, I will be back. Woke this morning chomping at the bit. That can't be so bad. Thanks for all the help and advice here folks.


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    #685
    Jakey Rolling
    Registered Users Posts: 919 ✭✭✭Jakey Rolling


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    Set out at 8min miles, which is comfortable pace for me on any given day (ran 1:31 half in Charleville). No idea why, but my heart rate was way elevated and I knew by 5 miles this wasn't going to be my day. Reached half in 1:46 and promptly ground to a halt. Didn't feel particularly hot, though would have rather overcast than sunny.

    Anyhow, a DNF would have been the sensible option but I had family waiting at 17 miles and the finish, plus I had paid my money and really wanted my finisher top and medal so I plugged on jog-walking. I was surprised to still have sub 4 in my sights with 2 km to go, but couldn't hang on the 3:50 pacers (from the 2nd wave) as they passed me by. This is about the most hurt I can remember putting myself through, I was fairly distressed at the finish and cramped severely all over after crossing the line. Luckily no lasting damage today, other than the ankle that was bothering me in the lead up.

    On the plus side, no blisters or chafing and once I'd slowed to a jog I was able to take full advantage of the jelly babies, jaffa cakes and gels on offer!

    Was really thinking NEVER AGAIN at several points, but entries open for DCM2018 on Wednesday right?

    100412.2526@compuserve.com



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    #686
    martyboy48
    Registered Users Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭martyboy48


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|3:25:05
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


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    #687
    Classic21
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭Classic21


    martyboy48 wrote: »
    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|3:25:05
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF

    I think I was accused of sandbagging by someone......


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    #688
    boydkev
    Registered Users Posts: 351 ✭✭boydkev


    martyboy48 wrote: »
    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    4143 | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|3:31:35
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|3:25:05
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF

    Just missed out on my target but delighted to get so close and a huge PB, Struggled in the last 3 miles with cramp.


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    #689
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    martyboy48 wrote: »
    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|3:28:55
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|3:25:05
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF

    A couple of days to reflect on what could have been. Ran a very decent PB but had hip trouble and stopped for a few minutes around mile 15 (for some free drugs). Heart rate was through the roof at times coming in, and I was chatting away nonchalantly to someone coming up the last km. It was so odd, I'm normally bunched. Looking at the stats on my watch, heart rate averaged 174, which is mental, but the odd thing was I actually never felt a stitch or the need to slow down with tiredness. I left a really good time out there, which means I'll be back (dont tell my wife).


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    #690
    jaggiebunnet
    Registered Users Posts: 1,356 ✭✭✭jaggiebunnet


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|3:46:25
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|3:25:05
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    both my calfs cramped up like nothing i had felt like in my life at around 20.5. Was chirping along comfy enough up until then and happy out. Pretty much stopped me dead in my tracks and no matter how many times i tried to get going again it would come back just as strong. i would love to see a video of my last mile as i managed to run that with the weirdest gait, one calf popping then the other as i adjusted my run all the while talking to myself too loudly. Need to investigate these salt tablets and see if they would make a difference, can't be putting myself through all that training again just to not even be able to run it at the end. Worst time yet of my marathons, but it was definitely a great marathon to do.


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    #691
    Eric the Eagle
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭Eric the Eagle


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Target | Actual
    TBA | Wookiesleep |3:24:46|3:15:00|3:18:44
    1371| Murph_D |3:28:28|3:19:59|3:22:11
    TBA | Eric the Eagle |3:26:25|3:19:59|3:18:21
    TBA | jaggiebunnet |3:32:39|3:24:59|
    TBA | Charloda |3:13:04|3:09:59|
    TBA | Henry42 |3:34:44|3:19:59|
    TBA | boydkev |4:00:56|3:29:30|
    10404|Unthought Known|4:16:44|3:44:59|3:41:41
    1805| JohnDozer |3:59:xx|3:39:59|3:40:14
    TBA | G1raff3 |3:30:30|3:24:59|
    TBA|El Caballo|3:15.29|3:11.29|
    TBA|Johnny_Fontane|3:36:18|3:24:59|
    2460|denis b|3:54:11|3:39:59|3:46:10
    9558|diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|3:54:53
    3868|hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|3:09:13
    4591|Wubble Wubble |3:49:01|3:29:59|DNF
    4632|Classic21 |3:37:42|3:14:59|3:16:46|
    TBA|Jakey Rolling |3:27:15|3:29:59|4:01:53
    2855|Martyboy48 |3:18:00?|3:29:59|3:25:05
    TBA|Bobby1984 |3:48:00|3:34:59|
    TBA|Phoebas |3:58:44|3:39:59|3:37:54
    TBA|Spirogyra|3:59:02|3:39:59|DNF
    TBA|opus|2:53:40|3:08:00|
    3364|TFBubendorfer|2:55:07|3:15:00|3:10:21
    TBA|Fiftyplus|3:29:45|3:29:44|
    TBA|Gillo|4:05:50|3:59:00|
    3247|quickfeet|3:17:29|3:15:00|3:18:21
    4514|davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|DNF
    1250|rom|2:54:xx|2:49:00|DNF


    Adding in my time.


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