DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

Toulouse · 24-10-2015 12:15PM

Bib No.| Username
8651|nop98
860| neilthefunkeone
12757|Toulouse

unaaine · 24-10-2015 12:24PM

Really heavy few days at work

Been too busy and distracted to log on to boards.ie but hope everyone is hanging in there and looking forward to monday. Was at the expo at 10am this morning and was in and out in 15 mins. So quickly in fact that I forgot to pick up my pace band! Going to take some time today to have a look back at a few days of posts. Am sure that won't take long.....

Stevo1983 · 24-10-2015 12:28PM

Toulouse wrote: »

Bib No.| Username
8651|nop98
860| neilthefunkeone
12757|Toulouse
14302|Stevo1983

Played a blinder this morning. I entered the entrance where the stall workers and RDS staff were using.
Got in at 9:40 and was finished by 10:05.
At least I'm in first place for numbers issued, everything else is irrelevant

nop98 · 24-10-2015 12:33PM

PJD · 24-10-2015 12:35PM

Will add mine when home. How about throwing in your estimated time as well ?

chrislad · 24-10-2015 12:45PM

neilthefunkeone wrote: »

Pretty poor bag.. Ah well not what its about I guess..

I got a powerbank. My phone as about to die. It saved me having to try to locate and use (*shudder*) a pay phone. Win from me. Compare to the Limerick bag, it was amazing.

nop98 · 24-10-2015 12:51PM

PJD wrote: »

Will add mine when home. How about throwing in your estimated time as well ?

takestheodds · 24-10-2015 12:59PM

Can anyone recommend a good place to eat city center sunday eve.. obviously high carb, Thanks in advance

Dubgal72 · 24-10-2015 01:03PM

takestheodds wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good place to eat city center sunday eve.. obviously high carb, Thanks in advance

Anywhere Italian should be good. Stick to the tomato-based sauces. Don't try anything spicy, might have you running to the leithreas too often in the morning!

TheBazman · 24-10-2015 01:08PM

chrislad wrote: »

I got a powerbank. My phone as about to die. It saved me having to try to locate and use (*shudder*) a pay phone. Win from me. Compare to the Limerick bag, it was amazing.

Same here - thought the power bank was a good addition. Wasn't expecting much.

runnerholic · 24-10-2015 01:09PM

I have an issue. On my last LSR my right foot blistered. No big deal, blister went away in a few days. However, since that LSR on one or two of my short taper runs I have noticed the skin where the blister occurred being a bit tender. I am now worried that come mile 16 on Monday I could be in trouble. A mate of mine advised to put some Vaseline on my feet before the race but I have not done this before and all advice says not to try anything unfamiliar on Marathon Day. Looking for any opinions on what to do please?

TheBazman · 24-10-2015 01:10PM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|
12726|PJD|4:29:59
414|TheBazman|3:59:00

To add yours:
1) reply to the latest post with the table, by clicking the "Quote" button
2) remove the QUOTE and /QUOTE tags
3) Add a new line within the TABLE tags: number|name|time

duffer247 · 24-10-2015 01:11PM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59

PJD · 24-10-2015 01:13PM

runnerholic wrote: »

I have an issue. On my last LSR my right foot blistered. No big deal, blister went away in a few days. However, since that LSR on one or two of my short taper runs I have noticed the skin where the blister occurred being a bit tender. I am now worried that come mile 16 on Monday I could be in trouble. A mate of mine advised to put some Vaseline on my feet before the race but I have not done this before and all advice says not to try anything unfamiliar on Marathon Day. Looking for any opinions on what to do please?

Compeed?? Its the biz for blisters or hot spots.....

FeenaM · 24-10-2015 01:23PM

In and out of the expo in less then 10 minutes and straight to Roly's

Really looking forward to it now. I'd say my family and friends are sort of sick of hearing me say, 'oh sorry, I can't do that, I'm doing a marathon on Monday.' I even convinced husband to change the last few nappies because I'm doing a marathon :pac:

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59

hot buttered scones · 24-10-2015 01:27PM

runnerholic wrote: »

I have an issue. On my last LSR my right foot blistered. No big deal, blister went away in a few days. However, since that LSR on one or two of my short taper runs I have noticed the skin where the blister occurred being a bit tender. I am now worried that come mile 16 on Monday I could be in trouble. A mate of mine advised to put some Vaseline on my feet before the race but I have not done this before and all advice says not to try anything unfamiliar on Marathon Day. Looking for any opinions on what to do please?

I swear by vaseline on the feet, in between the toes especially. Just a thin coat before you put your socks on. I can't think of any negatives here really. Its not like new clothes or gels you haven't tried before. I think it might be a case of the benefits outweighing the risks. To be honest I don't notice it's on, but I've never had a blister with it on.

diego_b · 24-10-2015 01:29PM

Bib No. Username Target Time
8651 nop98 3:59:59
860 neilthefunkeone
12757 Toulouse 4:29:59
14302 Stevo1983
12726 PJD 4:29:59
13337 duffer247 4:30:59
698 FeenaM 3:39:59
8704 diego_b 4:05:00

diego_b · 24-10-2015 01:32PM

Updated the table there on the phone so hope not to have ballsed it up!
Was in and out of the expo in about 45mins, only 5 mins if even needed for number collection. Was there just around 11:15. Picked up a few extra gels, gel belt and beanie hat, one lap to have a gawk and then gone. Like the powerbank in the bag, very useful!

Chops1234 · 24-10-2015 01:32PM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59
13042|Chops|4:29:59
8704|diego_b|4:05:00

Chops1234 · 24-10-2015 01:34PM

diego_b wrote: »

Updated the table there on the phone so hope not to have ballsed it up!
Was in and out of the expo in about 45mins, only 5 mins if even needed for number collection. Was there just around 11:15. Picked up a few extra gels, gel belt and beanie hat, one lap to have a gawk and then gone. Like the powerbank in the bag, very useful!

Added you in there

Gillo · 24-10-2015 01:36PM

I wouldn't have thought Vaseline was too risky, a small layer should be fine, try it tomorrow or this afternoon just to get used to the feel of it before Monday.
Compeed is the dog's dangly bits for blisters but can be a little think and may change the fit of your runners slightly. I'd say buy some and stick it in the bag for post race that way it won't have any effect your running.

This Fat Girl Runs · 24-10-2015 01:36PM

I've lost a sock. :eek:

Seriously. I have lost one of the socks I planned to run the marathon in.

This is not good!

Will keep looking and post updates as things happen.

:pac::p:D;)

Gillo · 24-10-2015 01:38PM

So either I had a brain fart during the week or a spot of amazing confidence but I registered for that timing band at 4:15 not 4:30!

It'll still be handy to mark in water stations, hills, toilets etc or I may just be about to have the performance of my life....

nop98 · 24-10-2015 01:48PM

TBM went missing.

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59
13042|Chops|4:29:59
8704|diego_b|4:05:00
414|TheBazman|3:59:00

This Fat Girl Runs · 24-10-2015 01:54PM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59
13042|Chops|4:29:59
8704|diego_b|4:05:00
414|TheBazman|3:59:00
14013|TFGR|:o

Stevo1983 · 24-10-2015 01:56PM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|3:50:00
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59
13042|Chops|4:29:59
8704|diego_b|4:05:00
414|TheBazman|3:59:00
14013|TFGR|:o

Mrs Mc · 24-10-2015 01:57PM

smashiner wrote: »

Good morning all.

The last few weeks have flown by and it's Expo day today......can you believe it??

Going with my friend at around 12 noon today to get our race numbers and sign the wall at the expo. It is his first DCM and he is hyper about it and is really looking forward to it too....

Having porridge and Nurofen, a winning combination, for breakfast to try and shake this damn knee niggle.... I think that I am slowly winning the race to be ready.... Did a fair bit of Foam Rollering last night that seemed to help, thanks DG and Mentors.

On the spreadsheet put me down for 4:00, no wait......4:15........em......em..... I mean 4:30......right then 4:09 'Final Answer' and Asics Cumulus 15........really bright orange and black ones with yellow on them that can be seen from space ...hope that all fits on the spreadsheet...Thanks

Good to meet you today smashiner best of luck Monday

Singer · 24-10-2015 02:06PM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|3:50:00
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59
13042|Chops|4:29:59
8704|diego_b|4:05:00
414|TheBazman|3:59:00
14013|TFGR|:o
6418|Singer|3:33:33

Mrs Mc · 24-10-2015 02:09PM

Just home from the expo. Had a great morning at park run today chatting with other novices there and getting hugs of support from my LSR support crew. Headed to expo where FBOT pointed out the countdown clock to me and said "look that's in hours not days" stomach fell to my feet and got so nervous. Very exciting at expo met Whoopsa smashiner KennyG and Singer sorry to have just missed TFGR and Toulouse who had just left. Treated myself to a dublin marsthon jacket for post run of course..... I'm worth it. Great buzz there. Big queue at pace bands but managed to pass my friend as she was giving in her details and passed mine in too very bold I know .... Had to rest the legs no standing around. Feet up for the rest of the weekend.

Clearlier · 24-10-2015 02:14PM

Gillo wrote: »

I wouldn't have thought Vaseline was too risky, a small layer should be fine, try it tomorrow or this afternoon just to get used to the feel of it before Monday.
Compeed is the dog's dangly bits for blisters but can be a little think and may change the fit of your runners slightly. I'd say buy some and stick it in the bag for post race that way it won't have any effect your running.

Gillo got it right. Also, you don't want to wear competed during the race because the thickness can cause minor alterations to your gait.

DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

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