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DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

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  • #8132
    JMSE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 916 ✭✭✭JMSE


    That's some memory dump unaaine well done on it, on the finishing, and on the time. I'd say you passed me around walkinstown. Wonder if that guy is still standing there in shock holdin your empty gel !


  • #8133
    denis b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭denis b


    Unaaine

    Great reminder of the day and thanks for sharing. You certainly finished very very strong so Junior had better watch out at the Jingle Bells. Enjoy.


  • #8134
    diego_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭✭diego_b


    Great report, nice surprise to read a new one!
    Really well done on those negative splits!


  • #8135
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    diego_b wrote: »
    Really well done on those negative splits!

    2:04:39/1:59:01 I make it. More than a 5 and a half minute negative split!!! That's a great way to run a first marathon.


  • #8136
    diego_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭✭diego_b


    menoscemo wrote: »
    2:04:39/1:59:01 I make it. More than a 5 and a half minute negative split!!! That's a great way to run a first marathon.

    Yup that sounds right, seriously impressed with that.
    In my case I was 2:02:02/2:10:52. I do wonder a small bit that if I was a few mins slower in the first half could I have possibly got sub 4:10 but no matter. Expect to be back next year!!


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  • #8137
    unaaine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭unaaine


    Mrs Mc wrote: »
    Wow Unaaine got very excited to see a race report great to read one after not having them for a while. Well done great time glad it went so well for you. I did meet you in Mc Grattans alright. See you at the jingle bells 5 km.

    Congrats on your race and your report it sounds like you had a great day too. It was funny hearing about all the places FBOT01 popped up to support you along the way. Maybe he could start a mentored supporters thread for next year. My O/H could do with some help ;) Hope to meet you properly at the Jingle Bells. Looking forward to it.
    JMSE wrote: »
    That's some memory dump unaaine well done on it, on the finishing, and on the time. I'd say you passed me around walkinstown. Wonder if that guy is still standing there in shock holdin your empty gel !

    Sounds like you had a tough day JMSE but true grit and determination got you over the line. Well done.
    denis b wrote: »
    Unaaine

    Great reminder of the day and thanks for sharing. You certainly finished very very strong so Junior had better watch out at the Jingle Bells. Enjoy.

    Thanks, loved reading your report and sounds like the tough conditions were not a bother for you.
    diego_b wrote: »
    Great report, nice surprise to read a new one!
    Really well done on those negative splits!

    Well done to you too. Sounds like we met the same people en route we can't have been too far apart.
    menoscemo wrote: »
    2:04:39/1:59:01 I make it. More than a 5 and a half minute negative split!!! That's a great way to run a first marathon.

    Thanks meno and I seriously hadn't twigged that. Knew it was a negative split but hadn't done the maths :D


  • #8138
    Singer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Singer


    Great report unaaine, and nice running too :)


  • #8139
    Stevo1983
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭Stevo1983


    Huge shout out to @whoopsadaisydoodles
    Cracking little bit of post today.
    Went above and beyond.
    Legend ;)


  • #8140
    Emsy 1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭Emsy 1


    Ed Mc wrote: »
    Hi Emsy,
    You're in Finn valley?
    Where is the 10k?
    Thanks.

    It's Finn Valleys remembrance 10k. Registration open 9am €10 on the morning or can collect your number from reception before that race starts at 11am. I'll be down to support.

    Loved your report Unaaine sounds like a sub 4 hr will be a doddle next year congratulations.

    Great news Toulouse happy running.


  • #8141
    This Fat Girl Runs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭This Fat Girl Runs


    Really enjoyed your report, unaaine! Made me laugh in places too! :D


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  • #8142
    denis b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭denis b


    Stevo1983 wrote: »
    Huge shout out to @whoopsadaisydoodles
    Cracking little bit of post today.
    Went above and beyond.
    Legend ;)

    +1.

    What a surprise. Clipped to the DCM medal already.


  • #8143
    Peter D61
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 107 ✭✭Peter D61


    Stevo1983 wrote:
    Huge shout out to @whoopsadaisydoodles Cracking little bit of post today. Went above and beyond. Legend


    +1 to this. Thanks whoops


  • #8144
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 53,068 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Aw no problem :)

    I've about 4 left so there are a few people that haven't gotten one! If you haven't, just drop me a PM with your address and I'll pop it in the post!


  • #8145
    unaaine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭unaaine


    This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »
    Really enjoyed your report, unaaine! Made me laugh in places too! :D

    Well done on your race. You're one tough lady. Followed your training log too today and looking forward to the updates. Might see you at the Jingle Bells run :)


  • #8146
    annapr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,936 ✭✭✭annapr


    unaaine wrote: »

    Thanks meno and I seriously hadn't twigged that. Knew it was a negative split but hadn't done the maths :D

    Nice to meet you Unaaine on the big day. Great report, what a flying second half you had... I passed the barefoot guy outside castleknock gate (he's been mentioned in quite a few reports :)), so you were well behind me and the 4:10 pacers at that point...and you passed us around templeogue it sounds like... And strong finish. Deffo sub-4 no bother to you next time. Sounds like you got all the psychological tricks right on the day too. Now if only you could sort out your family :D


  • #8147
    diego_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭✭diego_b


    After fretting about it all summer and autumn but thankfully almost 3 weeks too late I gave my toes a right good stubbing last night.
    Such a stupid way to do it as well, was demoing a dynamic stretch warm up routine to my missus and not noting that a chair was behind me as my bare foot swung back it found the leg of the chair....cue the stinted swearing, lip biting, clenched fist that one must do when our little one is in bed....err.


  • #8148
    Kennyg71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,921 ✭✭✭Kennyg71


    diego_b wrote: »
    After fretting about it all summer and autumn but thankfully almost 3 weeks too late I gave my toes a right good stubbing last night.
    Such a stupid way to do it as well, was demoing a dynamic stretch warm up routine to my missus and not noting that a chair was behind me as my bare foot swung back it found the leg of the chair....cue the stinted swearing, lip biting, clenched fist that one must do when our little one is in bed....err.

    Hope nothing to lasting Diego, sounds painful.


  • #8149
    diego_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭✭diego_b


    Kennyg71 wrote: »
    Hope nothing to lasting Diego, sounds painful.

    It could be worse but nothing major, but it was one of these things that overdue. Next up....standing on a plug/lego.
    Not planning a run till Sunday likely so will see how the toes are then, tis the little toe and the one beside it that I gave a smashing to!


  • #8150
    nop98
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭nop98


    Well, fellow-Novices, it feels like we've outstayed our welcome as Novices in the 2015 thread, so I invite you all to join our new home in the DCM 2015 Graduates thread. We'll discuss new goals, write new race reports, and will have a fantastic new mentor to ensure we're running tall, we're relaxing, and we're even breathing as we're setting fabuluous PBs while smiling.

    DCM 2015 Graduates: Chapter Next!

    Let me once again express our thanks to our amazing mentor Dubgal72 and team. Your efforts have changed people's lives, and that's no mean feat.

    Joining in the fun of the graduate thread is obviously completely optional. Some of us were / are / have become great friends through the Novices thread. I really hope we can keep that spirit alive as Graduates. Others might choose to slide back into anonymity, and that's more than fine. Our paths will likely diverge, but there is always a chance that at a future parkrun, you see a familiar face. Do ask, "did you run naked in 2015 by any chance...?".

    Thank you again for all your camaraderie in this thread. It has been nothing short of amazing. Come what may, we can all say proudly: I, too, ran a marathon once.


  • #8151
    Mrs Mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Mrs Mc


    nop98 wrote: »
    Well, fellow-Novices, it feels like we've outstayed our welcome as Novices in the 2015 thread, so I invite you all to join our new home in the DCM 2015 Graduates thread. We'll discuss new goals, write new race reports, and will have a fantastic new mentor to ensure we're running tall, we're relaxing, and we're even breathing as we're setting fabuluous PBs while smiling.

    DCM 2015 Graduates: Chapter Next!

    Let me once again express our thanks to our amazing mentor Dubgal72 and team. Your efforts have changed people's lives, and that's no mean feat.

    Joining in the fun of the graduate thread is obviously completely optional. Some of us were / are / have become great friends through the Novices thread. I really hope we can keep that spirit alive as Graduates. Others might choose to slide back into anonymity, and that's more than fine. Our paths will likely diverge, but there is always a chance that at a future parkrun, you see a familiar face. Do ask, "did you run naked in 2015 by any chance...?".

    Thank you again for all your camaraderie in this thread. It has been nothing short of amazing. Come what may, we can all say proudly: I, too, ran a marathon once.

    So excited !!!! Thanks nop


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  • #8152
    yaboya1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    annapr wrote: »
    I passed the barefoot guy outside castleknock gate (he's been mentioned in quite a few reports :)),

    You'd have to wonder what he was at starting in Wave 1


  • #8153
    MiketheMechanic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭MiketheMechanic


    Hi all.
    Hopefully this thread stays open for a few more days.
    I have a race report to post, but it's been a bit hectic catching up since the marathon. I'm playing catchup.
    The marathon really does take over your life in the months leading up to is, and so many things get put on the long finger :eek:


    I met quite a few of you in McGrattans after the race.
    diego_b
    jake1970
    nop98
    FBOT01
    Firedance
    yaboya1
    Singer
    Murph
    menoscemo
    Toulouse
    whoopsadaisydoodles
    Eliud!!
    and of course the wonderful Dubgal72 :)

    Anyway, I have some photos of the group presentation to Dubgal72, I figured I would ask here first if it is ok before I post them?? Yay or Nay?

    Also, does anyone know where the group photo that was taken near the pool table?

    Cheers,
    MtM


  • #8154
    diego_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭✭diego_b


    MiketheMechanic wrote: »
    Hi all.
    Hopefully this thread stays open for a few more days.
    I have a race report to post, but it's been a bit hectic catching up since the marathon. I'm playing catchup.
    The marathon really does take over your life in the months leading up to is, and so many things get put on the long finger :eek:


    I met quite a few of you in McGrattans after the race.
    diego_b
    jake1970
    nop98
    FBOT01
    Firedance
    yaboya1
    Singer
    Murph
    menoscemo
    Toulouse
    whoopsadaisydoodles
    Eliud!!
    and of course the wonderful Dubgal72 :)

    Anyway, I have some photos of the group presentation to Dubgal72, I figured I would ask here first if it is ok before I post them?? Yay or Nay?

    Also, does anyone know where the group photo that was taken near the pool table?

    Cheers,
    MtM

    Ah good stuff, you still have time to get it in here....the thread will just be a lot quieter I suspect as people migrate over to the graduates thread. I am okay with any pics of me posted up...I have linked plenty of myself on the thread before so tis grand.


  • #8155
    Mrs Mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Mrs Mc


    MiketheMechanic wrote: »
    Hi all.
    Hopefully this thread stays open for a few more days.
    I have a race report to post, but it's been a bit hectic catching up since the marathon. I'm playing catchup.
    The marathon really does take over your life in the months leading up to is, and so many things get put on the long finger :eek:


    I met quite a few of you in McGrattans after the race.
    diego_b
    jake1970
    nop98
    FBOT01
    Firedance
    yaboya1
    Singer
    Murph
    menoscemo
    Toulouse
    whoopsadaisydoodles
    Eliud!!
    and of course the wonderful Dubgal72 :)

    Anyway, I have some photos of the group presentation to Dubgal72, I figured I would ask here first if it is ok before I post them?? Yay or Nay?

    Also, does anyone know where the group photo that was taken near the pool table?

    Cheers,
    MtM

    Yep I have it I'll post it again think I have to be on the lap top to do it though so will do it this evening or else it's pretty near my race report I posted it around then.


  • #8156
    FBOT01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,447 ✭✭✭FBOT01


    MiketheMechanic wrote: »
    Hi all.
    Hopefully this thread stays open for a few more days.
    I have a race report to post, but it's been a bit hectic catching up since the marathon. I'm playing catchup.
    The marathon really does take over your life in the months leading up to is, and so many things get put on the long finger :eek:


    I met quite a few of you in McGrattans after the race.
    diego_b
    jake1970
    nop98
    FBOT01
    Firedance
    yaboya1
    Singer
    Murph
    menoscemo
    Toulouse
    whoopsadaisydoodles
    Eliud!!
    and of course the wonderful Dubgal72 :)

    Anyway, I have some photos of the group presentation to Dubgal72, I figured I would ask here first if it is ok before I post them?? Yay or Nay?

    Also, does anyone know where the group photo that was taken near the pool table?

    Cheers,
    MtM
    Mrs Mc wrote: »
    Yep I have it I'll post it again think I have to be on the lap top to do it though so will do it this evening or else it's pretty near my race report I posted it around then.

    Post with the Photo is linked below.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=97520461&postcount=7639


  • #8157
    MiketheMechanic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭MiketheMechanic


    Hi all.

    Some photos from McGrattans around 4pm on raceday.
    The craic, as they say, was mighty.

    Great to meet you all.

    MtM


  • #8158
    MiketheMechanic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭MiketheMechanic


    photos below


  • #8159
    nop98
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭nop98


    There's exciting news on the Graduates Thread! Thataway!


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