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Dublin City Marathon 29 Oct 2017 - *** NOTE: no number transfer!

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    #272
    RedRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,606 ✭✭✭RedRunner


    After having to pull out of the half after 4 miles with hamstring trouble, I've had a difficult few weeks trying to recover and regain fitness. Had a 12 mile run/fitness test yesterday and came through it unscathed taking in the last 10 miles of DCM course.

    So happy to be making the start line this year after missing the last 4 years due to injuries of one sort or another. I'm getting emotional even thinking about it. The marathon can do that to you.


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    #273
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    RedRunner wrote: »
    After having to pull out of the half after 4 miles with hamstring trouble, I've had a difficult few weeks trying to recover and regain fitness. Had a 12 mile run/fitness test yesterday and came through it unscathed taking in the last 10 miles of DCM course.

    So happy to be making the start line this year after missing the last 4 years due to injuries of one sort or another. I'm getting emotional even thinking about it. The marathon can do that to you.

    Delighted to hear you're gonna make it this year Red!


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    #274
    ariana`
    Registered Users Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭ariana`


    RedRunner wrote: »
    After having to pull out of the half after 4 miles with hamstring trouble, I've had a difficult few weeks trying to recover and regain fitness. Had a 12 mile run/fitness test yesterday and came through it unscathed taking in the last 10 miles of DCM course.

    So happy to be making the start line this year after missing the last 4 years due to injuries of one sort or another. I'm getting emotional even thinking about it. The marathon can do that to you.
    Wow well done on perseverance! You deserve a medal for that alone. I have had injury struggles this year and it's my first year and i'm already thinking that if i don't make it this year that i couldn't put myself through the roller coaster again :eek: Hats off to you. And i really wish you the best for next Sunday, you deserve to have a fantastic run :)


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    #275
    Spirogyra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭Spirogyra


    RedRunner wrote: »
    After having to pull out of the half after 4 miles with hamstring trouble, I've had a difficult few weeks trying to recover and regain fitness. Had a 12 mile run/fitness test yesterday and came through it unscathed taking in the last 10 miles of DCM course.

    So happy to be making the start line this year after missing the last 4 years due to injuries of one sort or another. I'm getting emotional even thinking about it. The marathon can do that to you.
    Yes I can't but admire your 'perseverance' :) Wishing you a very enjoyable day :) S


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    #276
    RedRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,606 ✭✭✭RedRunner


    ariana` wrote: »
    Wow well done on perseverance! You deserve a medal for that alone. I have had injury struggles this year and it's my first year and i'm already thinking that if i don't make it this year that i couldn't put myself through the roller coaster again :eek: Hats off to you. And i really wish you the best for next Sunday, you deserve to have a fantastic run :)
    Spirogyra wrote: »
    Yes I can't but admire your 'perseverance' :) Wishing you a very enjoyable day :) S

    Thanks for the kind words. The encouragement and sound advice received on this forum over the years has kept me going!

    Best of luck to you both too! Hope you make the start line Ariana.


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    #277
    echancrure
    Registered Users Posts: 604 ✭✭✭echancrure


    Right.
    Now you have an idea of the weather.

    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|


    Not feeling the love and overweight so it's a gamble.


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    #278
    diego_b
    Registered Users Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭diego_b


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|


    That's what I've been training for so we'll see how it comes together on the day.


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    #279
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,070 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|


    I'm still a bit undecided on pacing. Not bothered about securing a time as have London GFA secured for until 2019, have dreams of getting close to a sub 2:45, don't think I can do it just yet...but going out at that pace and proving to myself how far behind I am may be useful for between now an April... or I go out at a "safer" pace and come in low 2:50's but then wonder what if?

    Pretty sure if the weather is fine and not windy I'll just go off at silly speed and hang on for as long as possible, then drag myself over the line 10 minutes behind schedule.


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    #280
    ISOP
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭ISOP


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|


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    #281
    davedanon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭davedanon


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|<3:10|



    Well, yes, and here we are again. This time I won't repeat the mistake of Berlin: I have a B and a C target (sub-3:20 will get me a London GFA for 2019)

    Weather permitting, I'll have a decent crack at the A, though.


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    #282
    Wubble Wubble
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|<3:10|
    |Wubble Wubble|3:49:01|<3:30|


    Time to declare. Cards on the table, have to get in there and gamble :D


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    #283
    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,965 ✭✭✭opus


    Just to point out there's more DCM table action going on here :)


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    #284
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,015 ✭✭✭Itziger


    opus wrote: »
    Just to point out there's more DCM table action going on here :)

    That crowd should all run together to Halfway and then see what happens. I'd watch that on the telly.

    What about your target Opus. Don't be coy, boy.

    EDIT: Just spotted.

    When's the next sub 3 planned for?


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    #285
    hot buttered scones
    Registered Users Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭hot buttered scones


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|


    Might as well stick in here too. Although that's my goal time. I predict I'll go slower.


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    #286
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,015 ✭✭✭Itziger


    hot buttered scones wrote: »
    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|


    Might as well stick in here too. Although that's my goal time. I predict I'll go slower.

    What kinda dumba$$ prediction is that HBS!?


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    #287
    hot buttered scones
    Registered Users Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭hot buttered scones


    Itziger wrote:
    What kinda dumba$$ prediction is that HBS!?

    The kind a guy whose had the raging trots for week gives!


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    #288
    hot buttered scones
    Registered Users Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭hot buttered scones


    Itziger wrote:
    That crowd should all run together to Halfway and then see what happens. I'd watch that on the telly.

    You mean.....we should have a race? Like some kind of boards +3hr marathon championship? Is there a medal?? :-)


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    #289
    davedanon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭davedanon


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|



    ISOP evidently updated the table while I was doing similar, so I just added myself back in.


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    #290
    Unthought Known
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Unthought Known


    Any idea how many splits they'll have on the tracker this year? Last year was 10k, half, 30k. Just wondering if they're going to push it to 5k splits.


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    #291
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lazare


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|


    Uncharted territory for me beyond 20 miles, have trained for sub 4 so I'm quietly confident, but who knows.


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    #292
    WithCheesePlease
    Registered Users Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭WithCheesePlease


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|


    Time to see if I can sneak another close call... If you're not living in the edge you're taking up too much room.


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    #293
    Derco
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭Derco


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|
    |Derco|4:16:04|4:12:00|


    I'll be happy with any kind of PB. 4:10 is possible but I'll go for something in the middle


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    #294
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|
    |Damo 2k9|n/a|3:59:59|


    IT Band Syndrome might say otherwise, ive no problem running to start but when it flares up it flares up bad. Will see what happens on the day!


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    #295
    DC.
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭DC.


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|
    |Damo 2k9|n/a|3:59:59|
    |DC. | 2:56:02 | 2:44:00 |


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    #296
    dexter50
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭dexter50


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|
    |Damo 2k9|n/a|3:59:59|
    |DC. | 2:56:02 | 2:44:00|
    |Dexter50 | 4:14:19 | 4:10:00|


    Ran 4:14 in Limerick this year, training has been patchy, picked up a virus a few weeks back but am feeling fresher now aiming for 4:10 but happy if inside the 4:14.


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    #297
    davedanon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭davedanon


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|
    |Damo 2k9|n/a|3:59:59|
    |DC.|2:56:02|2:44:00|
    |Dexter50|4:14:19|4:10:00|


    That's better


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    #298
    Wubble Wubble
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    Bib No.| Username | PB | Predicted Time | Actual Time
    |echancrure|2:49:20|2:48:59|
    |diego_b|3:43:41|3:39:30|
    |robinph|2:49:44|<2:50|
    |ISOP|4:18:55|4:15:00|
    |hot buttered scones|3:21:45|3:09:59|
    |davedanon|3:14:18|3:09:59|
    |Lazare|n/a|3:58:xx|
    |withcheeseplease|2:59:58|2:59:57|
    |Damo 2k9|n/a|3:59:59|
    |DC.|2:56:02|2:44:00|
    |Dexter50|4:14:19|4:10:00|
    |Wubble Wubble|3:49:01|<3:30


    I seem to have been delisted. Somebody trying to tell me something?:D


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    #299
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Unthought Known wrote: »
    Any idea how many splits they'll have on the tracker this year? Last year was 10k, half, 30k. Just wondering if they're going to push it to 5k splits.

    They've had timing mats at those points for years, I'd be surprised if anything changes


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    #300
    Cartman78
    Registered Users Posts: 9,598 ✭✭✭Cartman78


    Good luck to everyone doing this....been a while since I've done a marathon and don't know when/if I'll do one again so I'm a little envious of you guys this week.

    Enjoy the taper madness and run strong and long on the big day :cool:


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    #301
    Unthought Known
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Unthought Known


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    Unthought Known wrote: »
    Any idea how many splits they'll have on the tracker this year? Last year was 10k, half, 30k. Just wondering if they're going to push it to 5k splits.

    They've had timing mats at those points for years, I'd be surprised if anything changes

    Thought they may have "found" a few spare mats when they added them to the race series events :)


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