Dublin Marathon 2010

In the Woods · 22-10-2010 1:59pm

Just wondering if there are many others aiming for about the 3:05 mark?

Wouldn't mind running with a few others on the day.

lecheile · 22-10-2010 2:02pm

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In the Woods wrote: »

Just wondering if there are many others aiming for about the 3:05 mark?

Wouldn't mind running with a few others on the day.

There's a 3 hour pacing group - worth trying to hang onto them for as long as possible. Good Luck!

Slowbie · 22-10-2010 2:06pm

kennyb3 wrote: »

Based on the 3.16 for 22m you are being conserative even going for 4hrs, you ve only an extra 4.5m (if we assume you ll clock at least 26.5m) so you ve 44mins to run them. Id say go with the 4hr pacers and you should be able to pick it up and finish around 3.55 if those lsr's are accurate. And I havent even taken into account the fact that lsr's would be slower than race pace. Have you been doing them a bit too fast?

I wouldnt let one bad half marathon put you off.

Thanks Kennyb - the lsr's measured on garmin so hopefully accurate. Felt very comfortable on them and hr was about that recommended aswell - I just seem to have no ability to 'up the pace' on raceday!!

Yeah it was the half-marathon time putting me off going for 4 hours, but I really really suffer in the heat so I'll put it down to that and follow your advice and hope for the best on race-day!! :-) Thanks again great to get a bit of advice from those with more experience!

jcsmum · 22-10-2010 2:10pm

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Peckham wrote: »

This one. Having done your long runs about 45 seconds slower than this pace, you should be all set to run that time in the marathon (assuming all the other training elements went fine).

...and I get the feeling that's the answer you want to hear!

I agree with this, I'm in the same boat as yourself and have decided to aim for a 4:15.

Jimh · 22-10-2010 2:24pm

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jcsmum wrote: »

I agree with this, I'm in the same boat as yourself and have decided to aim for a 4:15.

I will be trying for 4:15 as well so you will not be on your own

Hard Worker · 22-10-2010 2:24pm

xebec wrote: »

The same design as the one on the Facebook site?

Yes, the same design and colour. Only difference is the long sleeves.

ilovetorun · 22-10-2010 2:26pm

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Jimh wrote: »

I will be trying for 4:15 as well so you will not be on your own

Count me in aswell:D

opus · 22-10-2010 2:36pm

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Best of luck to everyone on Monday & hopefully I'll make it along to McGrattans afterwards for a well earned pint or two!

liamo123 · 22-10-2010 2:38pm

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opus wrote: »

Best of luck to everyone on Monday & hopefully I'll make it along to McGrattans afterwards for a well earned pint or two!

What time are u hoping for Opus...Have u fully recovered from Berlin..

Brianderunner · 22-10-2010 2:45pm

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RayCun wrote: »

http://www.facebook.com/dublinmarathon

Not a fan, bit of a dodgy colour and reminds me of a monopoly board, it may grow on me i suppose.

William72 · 22-10-2010 2:48pm

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Peckham wrote: »

This one. Having done your long runs about 45 seconds slower than this pace, you should be all set to run that time in the marathon (assuming all the other training elements went fine).

...and I get the feeling that's the answer you want to hear!

kennyb3 wrote: »

Defintitely anything bar no. 1 or even the 4.07 option. People will often say double the half time and add 10mins but that would generally be for sub 3 guys, i think it was shown a year or so ago on here that its doubly your half time and add 14 - 25 mins for most over the 3 hour mark. obviously it all depends on training and other factors. Id say go with # 3 as peckham says.

jcsmum wrote: »

I agree with this, I'm in the same boat as yourself and have decided to aim for a 4:15.

ilovetorun wrote: »

Count me in aswell:D

Thanks All and yes, that was the answer I was looking for but in a "this is what I was thinking of doing am I mad" kind of way. 4.15 it is.
jcsmum and ilovetorun - good to see some familiar names from the novices forum in here - hope all goes well for you on Monday

opus · 22-10-2010 2:51pm

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liamo123 wrote: »

What time are u hoping for Opus...Have u fully recovered from Berlin..

It's all out of my hands cause I'm running along with a friend to provide a bit of moral support (not pacemaking obviously!). He's hoping to get under four hours anyway. Imagine you'll be going for something a bit faster!

Seems to be ok since Berlin, I did the Cork to Cobh run the w/end straight after it but have been lazing about a bit since

pdiddyw · 22-10-2010 2:54pm

what time are people generally hoping to be there for on Monday morning...round 1/2 8 i guess?

liamo123 · 22-10-2010 3:00pm

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opus wrote: »

It's all out of my hands cause I'm running along with a friend to provide a bit of moral support (not pacemaking obviously!). He's hoping to get under four hours anyway. Imagine you'll be going for something a bit faster!

Seems to be ok since Berlin, I did the Cork to Cobh run the w/end straight after it but have been lazing about a bit since

Not sure where im at TBH..Had chest infection ( unreal I tried to give up the cigs...only when I went back on them it went away ) and found it hard to clear ..Might head off with 3.15 pacers and c how I feel.. c u afterwards for pint hopefully

Moycullen1 · 22-10-2010 3:06pm

Well folks, the best of luck on Monday and thanks for all the tips and advice.

I hope everyone is happy with their respective performances but remember whether is your 1st or 101st any marathon finished is a good marathon.

Hopefully see a few of ye in McGrattans after.

TheRoadRunner · 22-10-2010 3:07pm

I hope the wind dies down for you guys before Monday. Just in from a longish run and the wind knocked the $hite out of me. If it's the same on Monday try and get some shelter from the pacers or other runners.

blind_hurler · 22-10-2010 3:37pm

Remember this is what we are trying to get....

:D:D

DublinTop.jpg

Peckham · 22-10-2010 3:38pm

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

try and get some shelter from the pacers

So, not only are we expected to lead people to their PBs, but also 3 of us are supposed to act as a windbreaker for a couple of dozen people! What have I signed up for? Next I'll be told that I'm not allowed to drop out at UCD and hop on a bus back into town :rolleyes:

RayCun · 22-10-2010 3:39pm

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blind_hurler wrote: »

Remember this is what we are trying to get.... :D:D

DublinTop.jpg

I'm looking for this

Can wear it everywhere!

digger2d2 · 22-10-2010 3:40pm

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Brianderunner wrote: »

Not a fan, bit of a dodgy colour and reminds me of a monopoly board, it may grow on me i suppose.

You better get an extra small one then......;)

RayCun · 22-10-2010 3:40pm

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Peckham wrote: »

So, not only are we expected to lead people to their PBs, but also 3 of us are supposed to act as a windbreaker for a couple of dozen people! What have I signed up for? Next I'll be told that I'm not allowed to drop out at UCD and hop on a bus back into town :rolleyes:

Only if you've brought bus fare for everyone

Mick Rice · 22-10-2010 3:49pm

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....run well and have a blast!

yungwan · 22-10-2010 4:05pm

Very best of luck to everyone on Monday!

Hope you all achieve your goals!

Who knows, maybe next year Ill be joining you all!! (ROFL!!)

Happy Running

racheljev · 22-10-2010 4:10pm

Best of luck everyone for Monday, really wish I was joining you all (stupid stress fracture:() Hope you all have a great run and looking forward to reading all the race reports, GOOD LUCK!

itsalltrue · 22-10-2010 4:11pm

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Best of Luck to everyone. It will be my first so hoping to go less than 4 hours but the main goal is to finish.

Hope everyone enjoys the day and reaches their own targets

El Director · 22-10-2010 4:22pm

Good luck to one and all on Monday....hope each one of ye attain ye're personal goals.

Birroc · 22-10-2010 4:40pm

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itsalltrue wrote: »

Best of Luck to everyone. It will be my first so hoping to go less than 4 hours but the main goal is to finish.

Hope everyone enjoys the day and reaches their own targets

I hope to win it but I wont be too disappointed with 8500th!

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 22-10-2010 5:18pm

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Probably the last time on here before the marathon so good luck to everyone......i am going to destroy that sub 3.30 attempt**

**Does that sound confident enough

potsy11 · 22-10-2010 5:38pm

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Best of luck everyone....I'll see Krusty and co for the 3.15 pacers....

Time for some cheesy quotes 'Fortune favours the Brave' 'By Endurance we conquer'.........Bring it on.....:)

blind_hurler · 22-10-2010 5:54pm

potsy11 wrote: »

Best of luck everyone....I'll see Krusty and co for the 3.15 pacers....

Time for some cheesy quotes 'Fortune favours the Brave' 'By Endurance we conquer'.........Bring it on.....:)

"your feet are only sore because you're kicking ass"

Proxima Centauri · 22-10-2010 6:11pm

"Pain is just weakness leaving the body"

Magnet · 22-10-2010 7:23pm

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Good Luck to everyone running Monday, especially the Virgins....:D:D:D

See ye in the PUB............ :pac:....

digger2d2 · 22-10-2010 7:45pm

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Right...This is a taper question...I know from what I read that you can feel sluggish etc. during the taper period but does anyone else feel exhausted? My legs feel 100% but I feel like I could fall asleep all the time, literally!! I'm putting it down to the taper OR withdrawal from alcohol.....:)

donothoponpop · 22-10-2010 8:57pm

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Reading weather forecasts make a poor substitute for Friday evening wine, but here goes:

yr.no - I'll take this. Maybe even with a sprinkle of rain during the race.

RTE - meh, the usual "everything will happen today"

BBC - Pretty good, glad its not on Tuesday.

Emer911 · 22-10-2010 9:19pm

Good luck to everyone on Monday.

I'll be stationing myself at strategic point(s) making noise and generally trying to keep everyone in chipper form.

Hope ye all have a great day, enjoy the experience and achieve your goal for the day. Might even see ye after...

digger2d2 · 22-10-2010 9:24pm

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Emer911 wrote: »

Good luck to everyone on Monday.

I'll be stationing myself at strategic point(s) making noise and generally trying to keep everyone in chipper form.

Hope ye all have a great day, enjoy the experience and achieve your goal for the day. Might even see ye after...

Ah Jaybus.....You mentioned the Chipper....Right so, I'm off to Macari's...Well, it's kinda carb loading

az2wp0sye65487 · 22-10-2010 9:43pm

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digger2d2 wrote: »

Right...This is a taper question...I know from what I read that you can feel sluggish etc. during the taper period but does anyone else feel exhausted? My legs feel 100% but I feel like I could fall asleep all the time, literally!! I'm putting it down to the taper OR withdrawal from alcohol.....:)

Feeling exactly the same the last few days!!!!

22-10-2010 9:53pm

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I have a flight to Edinburgh at 2:50. What would be the best way to get to the airport on the day. Bus or car?

jrar · 22-10-2010 10:16pm

Best of luck to everyone for Monday - hope you all have a great run and get the times you want !

First time in 6 years that I won't be lining up at the start - ran Berlin last month and promised wife and kids that we'd do something this mid-term (other than "watching Dad run the marathon - again !") so heading to London tomorrow for a few days - will be thinking of you all on Mon. morning !

kennyb3 · 22-10-2010 10:45pm

Way too many logs to post on individually so best of luck to all the boardsies running and a massive fair play to the pacers for giving up their time, legs and voices! Enjoy

trats · 22-10-2010 11:13pm

Best of luck to all for Monday

I'm sure the pacers will be as good as this guy (even though he only ran the 2nd half):cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uACaFK28es&feature=related

IronTractorBoy · 23-10-2010 10:56am

The pacers are even better

misty floyd · 23-10-2010 11:58am

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The very best to everyone on Monday, that includes pacers. Its a great thing to do for people.

If not following a pacer Do not go out too fast.

Been great following this thread. Hopefully we'll have some good results afterwards. Enjoy.

shotgunmcos · 23-10-2010 12:11pm

IronTractorBoy wrote: »

The pacers are even better

Damn straight we are!! I'm bringing a whip! BOO YA 3:59 WHO WANTS IT

:D:D

Good luck people, especially the First Timers. DCM is a special one.

Tipp man running · 23-10-2010 12:37pm

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Well its nearly that time of year again for the DCM, i've enjoyed reading all the brilliant posts from the first timers and experienced runners alike. The very best in running to everyone taking part and I hope everyone achieves their goals and most of all enjoy the occasion in coming up that home straight with the cheering crowd, no feeling in the world like it. Wrap up well on monday morning as it should be a cold one and good luck in running.:)

aero2k · 23-10-2010 3:00pm

Damn, I knew I should have stayed away from this thread - I'm (almost )jealous of all those running on Monday.:D

I'll be at the six mile mark, cheering loudly, and McGrattans later, and I hope to see lots of you at one or other - or both - locations.

Best wishes to all running, I hope you all have a wonderful experience.

Badbark · 23-10-2010 3:49pm

Good luck to everyone running Dublin on Monday! I hope you all achieve your goals and enjoy the day.

I'm hoping to run with the 3:15 pacers so if you see me say hello. I'm number 871 and will have a black/green vest and cap and a Camelbak.

Magnet · 23-10-2010 5:02pm

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Badbark wrote: »

Good luck to everyone running Dublin on Monday! I hope you all achieve your goals and enjoy the day.

I'm hoping to run with the 3:15 pacers so if you see me say hello. I'm number 871 and will have a black/green vest and cap and a Camelbak.

I wouldn`t nomally jump in but felt I had to..:o
There`s plenty of water on the course (usually every 3 miles) so I`d strongly suggest not wearing the Camelback, its an added kilo or 2 that you have to carry 26.2 miles which is quite something when you`re "hoping" to run with the 3:15 pacers...
Now if you prefer having your own brand or flavour of isotonic drinks then fire away and the best of luck with it! Just remember to body glide your entire back - mine has ripped the back off me on a few long runs

village runner · 23-10-2010 5:32pm

Badbark wrote: »

Good luck to everyone running Dublin on Monday! I hope you all achieve your goals and enjoy the day.

I'm hoping to run with the 3:15 pacers so if you see me say hello. I'm number 871 and will have a black/green vest and cap and a Camelbak.

I will be with the group........
Best of luck.

munsterbear · 23-10-2010 6:24pm

Getting closer and closer. Best of luck to everyone on the day.

First time at expo today and I did enjoy myself. Was lovely little touch having the pace bands available. Saves me makin my own. People helpin out were very friendly.

Dublin Marathon 2010

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