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Dublin Marathon 2011 Novices Mentored Thread

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  • #2852
    run44
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭run44


    kit3 wrote: »
    Anyone out for a run yet ? Have itchy feet (and achy thighs it must be said). Mad to go but decided to wait till 2moro as per Rays advice :)

    Legs finally feeling back to normal so think will test out a few miles tomorrow or Saturday. Eager to keep the fitness up!


  • #2853
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    kit3 wrote: »
    Anyone out for a run yet ? Have itchy feet (and achy thighs it must be said). Mad to go but decided to wait till 2moro as per Rays advice :)

    I know. I'm having serious withdrawl issues. I wonder if its this bad coming off drugs?! :rolleyes:


  • #2854
    kit3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭kit3


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I know. I'm having serious withdrawl issues. I wonder if its this bad coming off drugs?! :rolleyes:

    Didn't think of drugs - it might be the gels ;)


  • #2855
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    kit3 wrote: »
    Didn't think of drugs - it might be the gels ;)

    Ugggghhhhhh... those gels...I cant even say that word anymore without feeling sick. They are definitely one thing I'm not going to miss :)


  • #2856
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey||332 miles||
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM||428m||
    BobMac104||511.55||
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|


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  • #2857
    Bally8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭Bally8


    Hi all, just wanted to pop in to say congrats to each and every one of you. I have followed this thread from the start. Well I was part of it in the start but had to pull out early due to injury. Still I've been keeping a close eye on everyones progress and just wanted to say thanks for all the great race reports. They have brought back such great memories for me of when I ran DCM in 2009. I LOVED being part of the mentoring thread that year and still miss the comraderie (sp?). Reading about all your experiences has brought a lump to my throat as this is such a special time for ye all. Revel in your acheivement, you all deserve it.


  • #2858
    red face dave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭red face dave


    run44 wrote: »
    Legs finally feeling back to normal so think will test out a few miles tomorrow or Saturday. Eager to keep the fitness up!

    Hope to get out tomorrow also just an easy 2 or 3 miles. Very easy pace. Dying to get back at it


  • #2859
    Dsenna
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Dsenna


    RayCun wrote: »
    hardest thing about mentoring is trying to give advice to people who are better runners :rolleyes:...

    iliketorun & topday, take the time to recover properly from DCM and then, yeah, with some proper training you should be able to achieve those goals. It might be a good idea to spend some time working on shorter distances first, because that will stand to you when you're trying to run faster in the marathon. Running with other people in a club will bring you on, or pick up a good training plan in a book (for instance) (keep an eye on boards too, there might be something in the next few weeks)[/Quote
    Ray ,if you have it ,would you mind posting the link to the HH marathon recovery plan mentioned early .Many thanks and congrats on your marathon ,super run


  • #2860
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Here's the marathon recovery page, and all the other marathon plans are down the left.


  • #2861
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    [QUOTE=mazken;75280928
    Great idea Anne!! A nice way to round off the thread!! I'm actually going to miss filling out these tables :([/QUOTE]


    I was looking through the thread trying to see & hoping the day went well for everyone and then the idea came to me.

    Seeing as we will all miss the thread & tables, and are all mad to get running again...i think we are offically real runners now and i think we should continue to post & see how everyone is getting on...How abput we start a new thread, something like Novice DCM class of 2011 - the next target..anyone got a better title...imagination is not my strongest point;)


    we could continue but just not be a marathon thread, I know i would love to do a log but wouldn't have the time so weekly table like we have been doing would be great... a group log if you like

    any ideas/suggestions

    i will be following Hal Higdons post marathon recovery for the next 4 week, as posted by Ray and them might look at his spring training program...www.halhigdon.com


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  • #2862
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    DCM 2011 Novice Thread - Withdrawals
    i have started it so lets continue our running careers there and next yr we will all be improvers!!!


  • #2863
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    Younganne wrote: »
    DCM 2011 Novice Thread - Withdrawals
    i have started it so lets continue our running careers there and next yr we will all be improvers!!!

    Brilliant good on ya younganne. I need to get back running ASAP i haven't stopped eating since monday :rolleyes: and christmas is approaching fast. Need to sign up for something before christmas. Maybe Aware 5 mile :)


  • #2864
    red face dave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭red face dave


    Nules10 wrote: »
    Brilliant good on ya younganne. I need to get back running ASAP i haven't stopped eating since monday :rolleyes: and christmas is approaching fast. Need to sign up for something before christmas. Maybe Aware 5 mile :)


    Why don't ye sign up for the Waterford half on in December. Its great value only 20 euro. Could be a night out also then take a break over the xmas


  • #2865
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    red face dave wrote: »
    Why don't ye sign up for the Waterford half on in December. Its great value only 20 euro. Could be a night out also then take a break over the xmas

    That was my second choice :) Just wanted to see how the legs were first. But 20 euro is great value. I had signed up for it last year but had to pull out of it. Hmmmm think i may have to give it a bash :)


  • #2866
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    Nules10 wrote: »
    Brilliant good on ya younganne. I need to get back running ASAP i haven't stopped eating since monday :rolleyes: and christmas is approaching fast. Need to sign up for something before christmas. Maybe Aware 5 mile :)

    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!


  • #2867
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!

    Was about to text you... fancy the waterford half too :D


  • #2868
    red face dave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭red face dave


    Nules10 wrote: »
    That was my second choice :) Just wanted to see how the legs were first. But 20 euro is great value. I had signed up for it last year but had to pull out of it. Hmmmm think i may have to give it a bash :)

    Probably the best race last year but the weather was so bad worse then the Marathon.

    Go for it:)


  • #2869
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    red face dave wrote: »
    but the weather was so bad worse then the Marathon.
    Gale force headwind and horizontal rain for the first 7 miles. Lovely stuff altogether :D


  • #2870
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    red face dave wrote: »
    Probably the best race last year but the weather was so bad worse then the Marathon.

    Go for it:)

    Yeah shocking day. I did the aware 10k in the park the same day. Managed to get under 60 mins that day and haven't managed it since :D Right now where is my credit card :)


  • #2871
    red face dave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭red face dave


    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Gale force headwind and horizontal rain for the first 7 miles. Lovely stuff altogether :D

    It was my first half . But I loved it. Good hardy day


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  • #2872
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    Ok i am in for waterford.... now how do i get a sub 2 :D


  • #2873
    shivDCM
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭shivDCM


    Nules10 wrote: »
    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey||332 miles||
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104||511.55||
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|


  • #2874
    red face dave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭red face dave


    Nules10 wrote: »
    Ok i am in for waterford.... now how do i get a sub 2 :D

    See you there so. There will be 2hr pacers on the day.


  • #2875
    shivDCM
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭shivDCM


    was offline for a while.

    had my post marathon celebration dinner last night.
    if your into your food : http://www.theledbury.com/Food/Tasting.aspx
    it was worth the pain.

    recovery day tomorrow then a two miler on saturday to get back into it.
    all going well i'll have a go at cork in june.


  • #2876
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    red face dave wrote: »
    See you there so. There will be 2hr pacers on the day.

    Excellent. having 2hr pacers unfortunately doesn't guarantee me a sub 2 :rolleyes: have went out with 2 hr pacers twice before and failed twice. 3rd time lucky so :D see ya there


  • #2877
    chinguetti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,552 ✭✭✭chinguetti


    So for those who are aiming for a race in mid December - Clonakitly, Waterford or Aware (all on the same day), you could then aim for the Raheny 5 miler or Dungarvan 10 miler in late January with the St Patrick's 5k or Mallow 10 miler in March as goal races to aim for to keep your eye in.

    Then spring comes and there's loads of events. Also there are plenty good races out there that aren't marathons around the place. If you do some short races after a marathon plan, you will notice the benefit of it still in your legs and do times that knock a chunk of your old standard with little training.


  • #2878
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    chinguetti wrote: »
    So for those who are aiming for a race in mid December - Clonakitly, Waterford or Aware (all on the same day), you could then aim for the Raheny 5 miler or Dungarvan 10 miler in late January with the St Patrick's 5k or Mallow 10 miler in March as goal races to aim for to keep your eye in.

    Then spring comes and there's loads of events. Also there are plenty good races out there that aren't marathons around the place. If you do some short races after a marathon plan, you will notice the benefit of it still in your legs and do times that knock a chunk of your old standard with little training.
    The jingle bells 5k is the week before Waterford/Aware and is a very fast 5k in phoenix park.


  • #2879
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    chinguetti wrote: »
    So for those who are aiming for a race in mid December - Clonakitly, Waterford or Aware (all on the same day), you could then aim for the Raheny 5 miler or Dungarvan 10 miler in late January with the St Patrick's 5k or Mallow 10 miler in March as goal races to aim for to keep your eye in.

    Then spring comes and there's loads of events. Also there are plenty good races out there that aren't marathons around the place. If you do some short races after a marathon plan, you will notice the benefit of it still in your legs and do times that knock a chunk of your old standard with little training.

    Thats fantastic...now just to make decisions

    I have done 1 4 m race and the rest has all be 10k or bigger...must start doing 5k & 5 m and see how i get on


    best times so far are
    4m 33.40 (Sept 10)
    10km 54.05 (May10)
    10m 92.12 (Frank Duffy Aug 2011)
    13.1m 1.57 (Sept 2011)
    26.2 4.27.17 (DCM 2011)

    so my aim is to improve on these....i will st targets in a few weeks!!


  • #2880
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!

    as far as i Know that is cross country and not a road race, just in case that makes any difference!!


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  • #2881
    snailsong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,140 ✭✭✭snailsong


    Went to the gym this evening, something I rarely do. 2k on the treadmill @10kph, 15 minutes on the bike, 5 minutes on the rowing machine and back for another 1k on the treadmill. Ramped it up to 12kph for the last minute, just to bring back the happy memories:). Everything seems to be working ok save a few blackened toes.

    The plan is to get in a reasonable cycle this weekend, say 40 or 50 k, and a jog half way up Croagh patrick on Monday as I'll be taking part in Sea2Summit (short version) on Saturday week. I realise its a short turnaround but I enjoyed this event a lot last year, its in my home town (Westport) and I want to support some friends doing it.
    The week after is the Leenane 5 mile and I'll probably do that too, it was my wife's first race last year so we have to go back. The cakes are legendary.

    Re races to aim for over winter I'd recommend the Fields of Athenry 10k on December 26 if you're anywhere near the west. Well organised club event, cheap, fast course and everyone gets a wolly hat. What more could you ask for in a race?

    As you might guess I enjoy the training but I love races, so I do lots of them. The only downside of marathon training for me was that it was hard to fit races into the programme. Particularly bike races, another thing I need to work on.

    Anybody like to suggest a half marathon in the near future that's not on december 12. My inconsiderate brother has chosen that day for his wedding:).


  • #2882
    BobMac104
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭BobMac104


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey||332 miles||
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|


    Thanks for setting up the table! Mazken we must have crossed nearly together


  • #2883
    meijin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭meijin


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey||332 miles||
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|


    I didn't update the table for a while, but was reading the thread - very helpful. Maybe I'll write a longer report in few days.


  • #2884
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    Younganne wrote: »
    as far as i Know that is cross country and not a road race, just in case that makes any difference!!

    Oh thanks Anne, I only had a really quick look at it and i noticed it has a bit of every terrain. I live so close i thought it would be criminal not to. It was only 20 quid so its not a fortune to lose if i decide that its not my thing (or I return to lazy mode next week :))


  • #2885
    Brianderunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Brianderunner


    Younganne wrote: »
    as far as i Know that is cross country and not a road race, just in case that makes any difference!!

    Not quite cross country, it's about half grass and half road.


  • #2886
    Mr abbey
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Mr abbey


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga||461 miles||
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey|4:53|332 miles|Absolutely loved the day, and atmosphere, great crowds. Def. on for next year. :)|
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|


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  • #2887
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!

    When is it on? You really shouldn't race anything this month, you'd be inviting an injury. You could just go and jog around...


  • #2888
    shazkea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    sunflowerRo wrote: »
    I just signed up for that post marathon 8 miler in the Park. Decided why not!

    I did this last year and it's a good race. There are a couple of short sharp hills though so watch out for those (around mile 2 and 6-ish I think). Agree with Brian it's about half trails and half road.


  • #2889
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    there's loads of photos from the race up on racepix


  • #2890
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,693 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga|4.08|461 miles|August knee injury came back at end of park section; second half as unplesant an experience as any - should not have finished really :eek:|
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey|4:53|332 miles|Absolutely loved the day, and atmosphere, great crowds. Def. on for next year. :)|
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom||470 miles||
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|
    [/QUOTE]


  • #2891
    run44
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭run44


    Great time Vaggabond, especially with the early injury!


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  • #2892
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    RayCun wrote: »
    When is it on? You really shouldn't race anything this month, you'd be inviting an injury. You could just go and jog around...

    Hi Ray, next Sat. Yeah was planning on just pottering around the course. Just went for my first 2 mile there and the legs felt very tired. I guess I underestimated how much the marathon took out. Glad in a way that they were tired though so I know I definitely did empty the tank on Monday. Will play it by ear for next Sat me thinks


  • #2893
    rom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,146 ✭✭✭rom


    Name|marathon time|Total so far|Marathon Comments
    Vagga|4.08|461 miles|August knee injury came back at end of park section; second half as unplesant an experience as any - should not have finished really :eek:|
    Nules10|4:56:6|505.49|I had a great experience for my first marathon. Sure was tough though :)|
    Househunter|3:55|702 miles|Tough but a great experience. All went to plan. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will defo do another some time :D|
    Mr Abbey|4:53|332 miles|Absolutely loved the day, and atmosphere, great crowds. Def. on for next year. :)|
    PDCAT|4.13|350.5m| Was doing fine until mile 18, then the wheels came off. Think it has something to do with missing couple of weeks training including two LSR's and two Long Midweek runs in September. Only one training run over 16.5 miles. Legs just died at 18 miles. Happy with completing first marathon though. That's the main goal.|
    ShivDCM|3:42:08|428m|loved it.|
    BobMac104|4:03|511.55|What a day! Now I have a PB to beat|
    red face dave|4.43|306.7 miles|Bad day but I will be back:)|
    Younganne|4.27|298.5m|tough marathon but great atmosphere:D
    rom|4:29|506 miles|Had too much energy at the end. 4 hrs is achievable, all gels falling out of gelbelt at the start was only the start of what went wrong. Next time :)|
    maggiemissy|4.38|562 miles|didn't go to planmad.gif but better next time hopefully!|
    mazken|4.03|444 miles|An amazing experience and one i'll never forget!!|
    run44 (Aoife)|4.21.26|502 miles|After I got over the nerves, was smiling all the way around - had a blast! Still amazed at the great support out on the day :D|
    meijin|3:59:xx|475m|it was tough, but finished in planned time|


  • #2894
    BobMac104
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭BobMac104


    Full Table!!

    well done to all!!


  • #2895
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    For anyone with unfinished business a few from this thread have set up a similar one aiming towards shorter distances to keep them motivated over the X mas months

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056440724


  • #2896
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    BobMac104 wrote: »
    Full Table!!

    well done to all!!

    Yes, its great to see that we all survived the marathon and all finished. Well done to all.

    Ray, you job is done here:D.......Well done to you for such a great job!!!:D
    We'll be hoping you will come visit us, and keep giving us some of your wisdom, on our new thread;)


  • #2897
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Passing you on to a proper coach now :D


  • #2898
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    RayCun wrote: »
    Passing you on to a proper coach now :D

    Only a level 1 qualification there are plenty on here with that and more;)


  • #2899
    finisklin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    Hi guys,

    this thread has been a great help to me - the advice and support fantastic. I really enjoyed my first marathon - the atmosphere and support on the day was brillant.

    One question on the pacers. I was in the 3.30 group and my official time at mile 20 was 2.41.34. However, the pacers were no where in sight! Was it just me or was the 3.30 pacers group belting along?

    Afterwards I was never going to do a marathon again. That cloud has cleared and it's all marathon sunshine now :D

    Well done again to Ray and the gang on here for the advice.


  • #2900
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    finisklin wrote: »
    One question on the pacers. I was in the 3.30 group and my official time at mile 20 was 2.41.34. However, the pacers were no where in sight! Was it just me or was the 3.30 pacers group belting along?

    which wave did you start in? did you see them before that? I ran with the 3.30 pacers all the way, and they were never far off the right pace (hard to be sure because I didn't really trust the mile markers)


  • #2901
    finisklin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    RayCun wrote: »
    which wave did you start in? did you see them before that? I ran with the 3.30 pacers all the way, and they were never far off the right pace (hard to be sure because I didn't really trust the mile markers)

    Ray, I was in start of second wave and tried to keep up throughout. Didn't go to plan though and fell further and further behind. The garmin was out of kilter as well, though that was tracking my exact route, on the route.

    Came in alright at the end, under 3.40 and happy with that for my debut. Hopefully more to come!


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