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Rotterdam marathon April 8th 2018

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    healy1835
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    Looking forward to this one. What races have people targeted in the build up?


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    OOnegative
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    healy1835 wrote: »
    Looking forward to this one. What races have people targeted in the build up?

    Trim 10 mile in my build up for it, that was it. Was no Half Marathon suitable build up wise in 2016.


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    RayCun
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    healy1835 wrote: »
    Looking forward to this one. What races have people targeted in the build up?

    there's a Carlingford half marathon at the beginning of March, which doesn't sound great but so far seems to be my best option for a half in the buildup ...

    Also Raheny 5, maybe Trim 10


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    dublin runner
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    healy1835 wrote: »
    Looking forward to this one. What races have people targeted in the build up?

    Depending on where you live I guess. Highly recommend - Raheny 5, Trim 10 Mile, Bohermeen 1/2 if Leinster based.

    I signed up again, hopefully making it my 4th time heading over (touches wood!). It's a great race.

    Sorry Ray, tradition is tradition! We will be in Murphy's, a pretty woeful Irish pub!


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    healy1835
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    RayCun wrote: »
    there's a Carlingford half marathon at the beginning of March, which doesn't sound great but so far seems to be my best option for a half in the buildup ...

    Also Raheny 5, maybe Trim 10

    Yeah had Raheny pencilled in alright, but hadn't really looked at anything else.....


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    Krusty_Clown
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    RayCun wrote: »
    Starting this now, so Krusty can get in early and nominate a pub that serves decent beer :)
    So that everyone can ignore it and go to the Irish pub anyway. :) Actually, the Irish pub was pretty decent. So while there are better options, no complaints from me. :D I'll have some decent beer tucked away in my bag for afterwards, but perhaps I'll skip the 10% Westy this time around.


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    Derco
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    I'm considering doing a spring marathon next year as I don't think I can wait a whole year to get last Sunday's debacle out of my system. This looks to be a popular one so would anyone know how soon I would need to register before it sells out?


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    Krusty_Clown
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    Derco wrote: »
    I'm considering doing a spring marathon next year as I don't think I can wait a whole year to get last Sunday's debacle out of my system. This looks to be a popular one so would anyone know how soon I would need to register before it sells out?
    This year (2017) was the first year it sold out, if memory serves. I think it sold out around February, but I'd imagine it'll be a bit sooner for this year's cycle (seems to be the way these things are going). You can avail of an insurance option (for an extra €10 if memory serves), whereby you can defer your entry for a year, if it doesn't look like you're going to make the start line.

    Ryanair flights via Amsterdam are around €90 return at the moment, so it's a good time to book flights.


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    Annie get your Run
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    RayCun wrote: »
    there's a Carlingford half marathon at the beginning of March, which doesn't sound great but so far seems to be my best option for a half in the buildup ...

    Also Raheny 5, maybe Trim 10

    Would Bohermeen be any use date wise? Info here https://www.myrunresults.com/events/meath_spring_half_marathon__10k/2427/details.

    Carlingford is hilly but a great race (my first half).


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    Derco
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    Thanks KC. Might give it a week or two before deciding as the prospect of having to train over Christmas isn't too appealing.

    Btw I read the thread on last years race - that was savage running well done.


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    Derco
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    This year (2017) was the first year it sold out, if memory serves. I think it sold out around February, but I'd imagine it'll be a bit sooner for this year's cycle (seems to be the way these things are going). You can avail of an insurance option (for an extra €10 if memory serves), whereby you can defer your entry for a year, if it doesn't look like you're going to make the start line.

    Ryanair flights via Amsterdam are around €90 return at the moment, so it's a good time to book flights.

    Thanks KC. Might give it a week or two before deciding as the prospect of having to train over Christmas isn't too appealing.

    Btw I read the thread on last years race - that was savage running well done.


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    RacoonQueen
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    I really should leave this thread and avoid entering this race again until I know for sure I'll be able to do it. Exam the following week...hmmm...


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    RayCun
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    Annie get your Run wrote: »
    Would Bohermeen be any use date wise? Info here https://www.myrunresults.com/events/meath_spring_half_marathon__10k/2427/details.

    Carlingford is hilly but a great race (my first half).

    yeah, Bohermeen is an option, but its a week later, only 3 weeks from the marathon...
    I don't know, one to think about... :confused:


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    druss
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    I haven't done a marathon before and I always thought I'd have Cork or Dublin as a "debut" at some stage. Must say, I'm considering this though.

    Plus points: I can get there by train handy easily enough. Flat course.

    Minus points: Flat course! (In some ways, I wouldn't mind having a few more excuses with a first race. And a flat course might encourage me to be over-ambitious).

    Hmmmm.


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    Annie get your Run
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    Derco wrote: »
    Thanks KC. Might give it a week or two before deciding as the prospect of having to train over Christmas isn't too appealing.

    Btw I read the thread on last years race - that was savage running well done.

    Depending on what you want, training over Christmas can work very well for zero hangovers :pac:. I trained for Rotterdam the winter before last, much easier than training through the summer TBH and although I never made the start line this is a superb race by all accounts.


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    adrian522
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    RayCun wrote: »
    yeah, Bohermeen is an option, but its a week later, only 3 weeks from the marathon...
    I don't know, one to think about... :confused:

    For me that's too close for a flat out half, might work for some people. I'd probably do it at MP or some other sort of session though.


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    ultrapercy
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    So that everyone can ignore it and go to the Irish pub anyway. :) Actually, the Irish pub was pretty decent. So while there are better options, no complaints from me. :D I'll have some decent beer tucked away in my bag for afterwards, but perhaps I'll skip the 10% Westy this time around.
    Murphys doesnt serve Guinness, it serves Murphys which means for me drinking Heineken which as everyone knows is piss. The alternative to Heineken of corse is sobriety because I wouldnt force Carlsberg on someone as a form of punshment. Apart from this Rotterdam is a great event. Every bit as good as Dublin except no McGrattans with their excelent Guinness and entertainingly ignorant bar staff. I hope to make it to the start line next April myself. Fingers crossed.


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    dublin runner
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    druss wrote: »
    I haven't done a marathon before and I always thought I'd have Cork or Dublin as a "debut" at some stage. Must say, I'm considering this though.

    Plus points: I can get there by train handy easily enough. Flat course.

    Minus points: Flat course! (In some ways, I wouldn't mind having a few more excuses with a first race. And a flat course might encourage me to be over-ambitious).

    Hmmmm.

    No offence to Cork but it's unfair to compare the two races, they are on different planets in terms of organisation, course and atmosphere. In fact, I think the race is a good notch above DCM, again in terms of organisation and atmosphere. The only downside is the chaotic nature of the start but that's probably most down to my own preperation!

    The Dutch just do marathons very well in general. I really like the water in cups, especially as when again reminded of the danger, never mind the waste, seen on the streets of Dublin on Sunday. The only negative with the course is the hairpin turn. Asides from that, it's a cracker.


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    druss
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    dublin runner wrote: »
    No offence to Cork but it's unfair to compare the two races, they are on different planets in terms of organisation, course and atmosphere. In fact, I think the race is a good notch above DCM, again in terms of organisation and atmosphere. The only downside is the chaotic nature of the start but that's probably most down to my own preperation!

    The Dutch just do marathons very well in general. I really like the water in cups, especially as when again reminded of the danger, never mind the waste, seen on the streets of Dublin on Sunday. The only negative with the course is the hairpin turn. Asides from that, it's a cracker.

    No offence taken! Cork is my "home-town" marathon. Dublin is the big Irish event, so I had them both on the wish list accordingly!

    BTW, and I presume many will have noticed this already, the registration price for Rotterdam is €65 until midnight (CET time) tonight and then goes up to €72.50 until January 2018 and then up to €81.50.

    So I might pay up now (and the €5 insurance/cancellation fee).


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    Unthought Known
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    Great. Only 2 days since DCM and now I'm tempted by this.
    Where do people normally stay?


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    Krusty_Clown
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    ultrapercy wrote: »
    Murphys doesnt serve Guinness, it serves Murphys which means for me drinking Heineken which as everyone knows is piss. The alternative to Heineken of corse is sobriety because I wouldnt force Carlsberg on someone as a form of punshment. Apart from this Rotterdam is a great event. Every bit as good as Dublin except no McGrattans with their excelent Guinness and entertainingly ignorant bar staff. I hope to make it to the start line next April myself. Fingers crossed.
    Would be great to see you there. Also, I know for a fact that they keep some nice beers tucked away in a sneaky fridge, under the counter.


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    noelearly
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    This might not suit work wise, has anybody ever done Dusseldorf or Mannheim. Seem to be smaller set up which I like, or I might just wait for Cork.


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    Krusty_Clown
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    noelearly wrote: »
    This might not suit work wise, has anybody ever done Dusseldorf or Mannheim. Seem to be smaller set up which I like, or I might just wait for Cork.
    I find the Search box really handy for finding feedback on a particular marathon. Just search up a level [Athletics / Running] and include sub-forums.

    Dusseldorf Marathon
    Mannheim

    Not much there for either race, I'm afraid.


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    #25
    charkee
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    I ran Rotterdam three times.

    Excellent marathon.city centre start and finish,

    fast train from Amsterdam airport only 25 mins.

    any hotel near Rotterdam central train station is walking distance to marathon.

    great buzz in the city after the race.

    flat course.

    slightly later start then normal marathons, so on a warm day ,you are running in the midday sun.


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    noelearly
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    I find the Search box really handy for finding feedback on a particular marathon. Just search up a level [Athletics / Running] and include sub-forums.

    Dusseldorf Marathon
    Mannheim

    Not much there for either race, I'm afraid.

    Yeah doesn't seem to much info about on either.

    Different start area in Rotterdam this year according to the website.


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    snailsong
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    healy1835 wrote: »
    Looking forward to this one. What races have people targeted in the build up?

    In 2016 and 2017 I ran the Kinvara half marathon as prep for Rotterdam. Iirc there's about 5 weeks between them.

    Rotterdam is a great event in a lovely city. Not impossible that I'd be back next year. Possibly a sub 3 attempt.


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    Podge83
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    Anyone got any info on the start pens for this. I see they have A B and C pens at the start for sub 2.30, sub 2.45 and sub 3.00 respectively. How big are the pens? If you are in C or behind are you likely to get delayed at the start?


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    dublin runner
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    Podge83 wrote: »
    Anyone got any info on the start pens for this. I see they have A B and C pens at the start for sub 2.30, sub 2.45 and sub 3.00 respectively. How big are the pens? If you are in C or behind are you likely to get delayed at the start?

    I guess that depends a lot on the time you are targeting. Any ballpark figure?


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    Podge83
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    I qualify to be in Pen C and will be aiming for under 2.50. The thoughts of being 3 pens back seems like a long way but I imagine A and B would be fairly small pens. Don't want to go to the effort of going if I'm stuck in a crowd!!??.


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    tony1980
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    Accommodation is starting to fill up quick over there for that weekend! Does anyone have any recommendations for decent accommodation that is still available? I saw that the Easy Hotel is still available in the City Centre, looks very close to the start line, anyone have any experience with that hotel?


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