Berlin Marathon 2017

Dub13 · 18-09-2017 01:40PM

Ardennes1944 wrote:

Waiting for the lottery registrations to be opened up for next year.

When is that...? Will enter myself

Ardennes1944 · 18-09-2017 01:42PM

Entry Drawing Single Runners (registration period from October, 18 until November 08, 2017)

chrislad · 18-09-2017 09:19PM

Ryanair flight cancellations updated. Looks like those flying from Dublin and Shannon are fine, but some flights to Berlin from the UK and Italy were cancelled.

fennor72 · 18-09-2017 10:15PM

Ardennes1944 wrote:

Entry Drawing Single Runners (registration period from October, 18 until November 08, 2017)

What are the chances of getting an entry? I'd love to run it next year. When do you find out whether you're in or not

highlandcow · 18-09-2017 11:10PM

fennor72 wrote: »

What are the chances of getting an entry? I'd love to run it next year. When do you find out whether you're in or not

I think the odds are pretty good. 1 in 3 or so??? Can't remember exactly but I think you find out before the end of November. They have a category for small groups to apply together which is good.

martyboy48 · 18-09-2017 11:24PM

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||

Was going to put down a 3:20 target but feel a 3:15 target will answer more questions...
It's bad when you can't recall your marathon PB and have to go back over results

If I have a decent run and miss by a couple of minutes I'll take it as long as I finish uninjured....

tommykb · 19-09-2017 09:32AM

martyboy48 wrote: »

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||

Was going to put down a 3:20 target but feel a 3:15 target will answer more questions...
It's bad when you can't recall your marathon PB and have to go back over results
If I have a decent run and miss by a couple of minutes I'll take it as long as I finish uninjured....

Hi folks, if someone could be kind enough to pop me into the table! Best of luck to all in travel and running!!
tommykb|51187|3:30:56|3:14:59| - tracker code [font=arial, sans-serif]94451935 because I want to remain mysterious

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tommykb · 19-09-2017 09:36AM

fennor72 wrote: »

Ardennes1944 wrote:

Entry Drawing Single Runners (registration period from October, 18 until November 08, 2017)

What are the chances of getting an entry? I'd love to run it next year. When do you find out whether you're in or not

We both entered the lottery for the first time for the 2017 mara and we both got it. Have tried London for years and tears and never did so it was first time lucky for us. Nov 30th was when we got the confirmation that we were in.

Itziger · 19-09-2017 09:46AM

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||
Tommykb|51187|03:30:56|03:14:59||

Jaysus, lads, it's a sad day when an ould fella like me has to add ye to the table. Right now I'm injured so have loads of time on my hands. I'm even off work with a crocked back. Good luck to all on Sunday. I'll be following Eau Rouge with special interest.

Btw, remove the quote tags and leave the table tags to insert yourself and your times.........

opus · 19-09-2017 11:23AM

chrislad wrote: »

Ryanair flight cancellations updated. Looks like those flying from Dublin and Shannon are fine, but some flights to Berlin from the UK and Italy were cancelled.

Yes indeed was glad to see that news, not too pushed about the flight back if Ryanair want to put me up in a hotel in Berlin & pay me €400 then that's fine & dandy with me

Must say I'm looking forward to the whole event now, the race at the pointy end should be excellent!

Personally I'm just going to run how I feel on the day so not adding any targets to the table to put pressure on myself.

Any plans for a celebratory beverage or two afterwards? Whatsapp groups are a handy way of staying in touch to organise.

fennor72 · 19-09-2017 12:22PM

tommykb wrote:

We both entered the lottery for the first time for the 2017 mara and we both got it. Have tried London for years and tears and never did so it was first time lucky for us. Nov 30th was when we got the confirmation that we were in.

Thanks. I'm also sick trying for London. So fingers crossed for Berlin next year

quick feet · 19-09-2017 01:21PM

""]Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||
Tommykb|51187|03:30:56|03:14:59||
Quickfeet|30911|03:24:01|03:17:59||

healy1835 · 19-09-2017 01:25PM

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||
Tommykb|51187|03:30:56|03:14:59||
Healy1835|22556|3:19:07|3:04:59||

chrislad · 19-09-2017 03:09PM

Jaysus, you'll all be pissed by the time I finish!

healy1835 · 19-09-2017 05:01PM

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||
Tommykb|51187|03:30:56|03:14:59||
Quickfeet|30911|03:24:01|03:17:59||
Healy1835|22556|3:19:07|3:04:59||
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Just putting Quickfeet back in.....

highlandcow · 19-09-2017 09:02PM

healy1835 wrote: »

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||
Tommykb|51187|03:30:56|03:14:59||
Quickfeet|30911|03:24:01|03:17:59||
Healy1835|22556|3:19:07|3:04:59||

Just putting Quickfeet back in.....[/quote]

Here goes...not too sure how to add to table.

Highlandcow|bib44400|3.14.04|3.06.59|

Bit of a stretch goal. Plan is to go out at 3.10 ish pace and see how things pan out. Travelling solo so would be up for meeting up for a pint after if others are keen. Excited now!

martyboy48 · 19-09-2017 11:04PM

Name|Bib No:|PB|Target|Finish Time
chrislad|59372|04:26:27|04:14:59|
Noelearly|17893|3:09:28|2:59:59||
Martyboy48|30871|03:18:41|03:14:59||
Tommykb|51187|03:30:56|03:14:59||
Quickfeet|30911|03:24:01|03:17:59||
Healy1835|22556|3:19:07|3:04:59||
Highlandcow|44400|3:14:04|3:06:59||

Bit of a stretch goal. Plan is to go out at 3.10 ish pace and see how things pan out. Travelling solo so would be up for meeting up for a pint after if others are keen. Excited now!

chrislad · 20-09-2017 09:02AM

Time to get weather watching!

opus · 20-09-2017 11:28AM

highlandcow wrote: »

Just putting Quickfeet back in.....

Here goes...not too sure how to add to table.

Highlandcow|bib44400|3.14.04|3.06.59|

Bit of a stretch goal. Plan is to go out at 3.10 ish pace and see how things pan out. Travelling solo so would be up for meeting up for a pint after if others are keen. Excited now!

Last time I was in Berlin, an Irish pub called the Oscar Wilde was the spot where people met up, can't honestly remember if it was good/bad

If people want pm me your mobile number & I'll set up a WhatsApp group, with data not costing an arm an a leg any more that's probably a good option.

healy1835 · 20-09-2017 01:11PM

opus wrote: »

Last time I was in Berlin, an Irish pub called the Oscar Wilde was the spot where people met up, can't honestly remember if it was good/bad

If people want pm me your mobile number & I'll set up a WhatsApp group, with data not costing an arm an a leg any more that's probably a good option.

The Oscar Wilde is no more.......was having a look on Facebook for somewhere to watch the soccer on Saturday and came across it.

Mr Jinx · 20-09-2017 06:39PM

healy1835 wrote: »

The Oscar Wilde is no more.......was having a look on Facebook for somewhere to watch the soccer on Saturday and came across it.

The Kilkenny is a pretty decent pub, good food and plenty of tv's for the football.

noelearly · 20-09-2017 09:19PM

chrislad wrote: »

Time to get weather watching!

Roasting..... excuse at the ready

chrislad · 21-09-2017 08:47AM

noelearly wrote: »

Roasting..... excuse at the ready

I think that's an average temp. Current is 12 degrees, and past noon it rises to 17 or so. The first half should be fine, but the second half could get a bit warmer.

opus · 21-09-2017 11:59AM

I've set up that WhatsApp group so send martyboy48 or myself a PM if you want your number added.

It's all getting real now

Smooth travels to everyone on their way to Berlin.

Itziger · 21-09-2017 05:13PM

Wonder what shoes Kipchoge will run this in? And will they have arrow-head pacer formation?

opus · 21-09-2017 08:08PM

Three pacers according to LetsRun:

Berlin will employ three pacers for the lead male group — Sammy Kitwara (58:48 half/2:04 marathon pb), Gideon Kipketer (2:05 pb, 6th in last month’s World Champs marathon), and Geoffrey Ronoh (59:45 half, 6th at 2016 Berlin Marathon). All three men are great athletes in their own right, and they’ll need to be. Jos Hermens informed us that they’ve been talking about hitting halfway in 60:50, with the plan for Kitwara, Kipketer, and Ronoh to continue as long as possible “until they die” (figuratively).

We've got five in the WhatsApp group at the minute:

martyboy48
tommykb
quick feet
healy1835
me

Think you can get a shower after finishing if I can find a bit of space will probably have a celebratory (or commiseratory!) beverage by the Brandenburger Tor.

agapantas · 21-09-2017 11:41PM

Good luck with the travel everyone, can't sleep before the 5 o clock start in the morning!
Our supporters will have tricolour flags and balloons-keep an eye out and they'll give ya a cheer!

Itziger · 22-09-2017 07:50AM

opus wrote: »

Three pacers according to LetsRun:

We've got five in the WhatsApp group at the minute:

martyboy48
tommykb
quick feet
healy1835
me

Think you can get a shower after finishing if I can find a bit of space will probably have a celebratory (or commiseratory!) beverage by the Brandenburger Tor.

So, that's 8 pace makers then, not 3. But you should add Kitwara, Kipketer and Ronoh to the WhatsApp group or they'll feel left out. And after a 60:50 Half ye'll all need an ould pint.

sideswipe · 22-09-2017 10:06AM

Best of luck to everybody running this, have a good one and enjoy endure.

noelearly · 22-09-2017 07:17PM

Bloody amazing grub in this place and not the stuff dieticians recommend. I'm a pig.

Great impressions so far.

The expo was packed way to busy for me especially with my Mrs in tow.

Anybody doing the breakfast run tomorrow?

Berlin Marathon 2017

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