Dublin Marathon 2010

copacetic · 31-10-2010 8:48pm

Brianderunner wrote: »

Good stuff in this article

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/1030/1224282319210.html

He is a bit of a hypocrite tbh:

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2007/1215/1197543944612.html

That's what is wrong with the Negril marathon in Jamaica and most other town and city marathons around the world. This once great distance, made sacred by Philippides and Spiridon Louis and made famous by Emil Zatopek and Abebe Bikila, is now a phoney test of endurance, an achievement fraud. It doesn't matter anymore if you run under three hours or over six hours, but it's nice to say you ran quicker than Katie Holmes.

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The marathon was never intended as a fun run, but that's what places like Negril have turned it into. Maybe there's no harm in that and who cares how long it takes when we can all share fresh coconut milk at the finish before moving on to the rum and Cokes.
But there's a big difference between finishing a marathon and running it, and Negril really proved that. The line between the two has somehow been blurred.

menoscemo · 31-10-2010 9:24pm

4 stars (good)

I liked this bit:

wrote:

Even if it was just for one day, to witness so many people intoxicated by endorphins – rather than alcohol – was a welcome relief from the frightening tales of budget cutbacks, crumbling house prices, etc. Perhaps marathon running is the secret to turning this country around. It certainly made my week, refreshed my ambitions and hope for the future, and I didn’t even run the thing.

He should have came into keoghs at about 11pm last monday before making that point :pac:

rovers_runner · 01-11-2010 2:03pm

4 stars (good)

copacetic wrote: »

He is a bit of a hypocrite tbh:

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2007/1215/1197543944612.html

+1,000,000 O'Riordan is a complete hypocrite, he's even more of a "fraud" than the "fun" runners he used to ridicule in that he has now written a book for them to make himself a few quid.

A joke of a journalist.
I expect this to be censored by his fanboys on here as has happened before.

Clearlier · 01-11-2010 9:49pm

3 stars (average)

I'm no great fan of O'Riordan. Far too often his articles are basically a reasonably well written summary of Letsrun's news. Although he used to run to a high level I think that the fact that his primary duty is as a GAA reporter shines through in the lack of insight and analysis in most of his articles.

All that said it's only fair to point out that in between the two articles cited he did write one where he talked about his being brought around to the value of running slower marathons. It could have been that his editor told to stop pretending that he was an American collegiate athlete but more likely it was because he had just run or was just about to run a marathon in over 3 hours.

Anyway, just wanted to point out that in this instance at least he is not a hypocrite.

di75 · 02-11-2010 5:54pm

Not sure if this is the correct thread, but a big thanks to all the pacers, especially the sub 4 guys I wouldn't have reached my goal without them. I was running my own race and started a bit behind the black balloons. Passed them out before halfway. The sub 4 group then passed me on Roebuck Road, and I was determined not to let them get more the a few meters ahead of me. Crossed the line in 3:58

I have to say, it's a pretty selfless thing to help complete strangers in something so tough. Thanks again.

BarneyMc · 02-11-2010 8:46pm

4 stars (good)

Has anyone ever bought any marathon day photos from MarathonFoto? I got an email from them showing me at various stages of the marathon but when I go to click on the thumbnail it doesn't display the photo of me properly. Any feedback welcome.

Donny5 · 02-11-2010 9:06pm

4 stars (good)

BarneyMc wrote: »

Has anyone ever bought any marathon day photos from MarathonFoto? I got an email from them showing me at various stages of the marathon but when I go to click on the thumbnail it doesn't display the photo of me properly. Any feedback welcome.

I have. If you mean they only show you a low-quality image, the pictures are better quality when you buy them.

robinph · 02-11-2010 9:49pm

3 stars (average)

BarneyMc wrote: »

Has anyone ever bought any marathon day photos from MarathonFoto? I got an email from them showing me at various stages of the marathon but when I go to click on the thumbnail it doesn't display the photo of me properly. Any feedback welcome.

If you just click on the thumbnail on the page with loads of shots of you on it won't show you a bigger picture. To see a bigger version click on the "Buy" button and then on the next page click on the thumbnail, not the other buttons below it, you will then get a popup with a larger version of the picture displayed. That window disappears after a few seconds, so if you are hitting print screen to grab it you'll need to be quick.

If you actually buy the full versions of the pictures digitally they will be bigger than that again so suitable for actually printing out yourself.

xebec · 02-11-2010 10:05pm

BarneyMc wrote: »

Has anyone ever bought any marathon day photos from MarathonFoto? I got an email from them showing me at various stages of the marathon but when I go to click on the thumbnail it doesn't display the photo of me properly. Any feedback welcome.

What browser are you using? I've found that they don't display correctly in Chrome, but when I use Internet Explorer they show up fine...

Bought from them last year, not cheap but a nice memento of my first marathon.

robinph · 02-11-2010 10:10pm

3 stars (average)

xebec wrote: »

What browser are you using? I've found that they don't display correctly in Chrome, but when I use Internet Explorer they show up fine...

I found that as well, with Chrome getting the alignment wrong so you could only see the top corner of the picture. If it is Chrome getting it wrong, or their messing about with invisible jpg's over the top of the image to try and stop people grabbing the pictures is another matter entirely.

xebec · 02-11-2010 10:14pm

robinph wrote: »

I found that as well, with Chrome getting the alignment wrong so you could only see the top corner of the picture. If it is Chrome getting it wrong, or their messing about with invisible jpg's over the top of the image to try and stop people grabbing the pictures is another matter entirely.

Yeah, not saying it's Chrome's fault, just that it doesn't display correctly. Didn't have the time/inclination to go searching through the source code to see what the problem was - Marathon Foto should have a team doing that anyway...

robinph · 02-11-2010 10:21pm

3 stars (average)

They certainly won't have anyone trying to figure out how to get the pictures to display properly so we can screen grab them.

BarneyMc · 02-11-2010 10:23pm

4 stars (good)

Thanks guys, yes it's a Chrome issue... tried in Internet Explorer and the photos show up fine. Cheers!

Getonwithit · 02-11-2010 10:23pm

Was Linda Byrne running in the marathon, thought I saw her in Phoneix park??

misty floyd · 02-11-2010 10:30pm

4 stars (good)

Getonwithit wrote: »

Was Linda Byrne running in the marathon, thought I saw her in Phoneix park??

Dropped out at half way I heard.

robinph · 04-11-2010 12:40am

3 stars (average)

In the absence of any telly coverage over here I've resorted to YouTube. This is apparently about 10km to go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLdMSnyth0

The 3hr pace group goes through the shot at about 2:10 and I'm just on the back of the group having a drink at that point. I must have made up some time as the 4th or 5th person going past at the beginning of the clip I know I was only just over a minute behind by the finish.

Condo131 · 19-11-2010 11:32pm

4 stars (good)

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

Good coverage in the Indo today. Pacers get a nice mention.

2 small but memorable things from yesteday's race. A guy from Eagle AC was running with a sign 'cancer survivor'. After Roebuck he was constantly having to stop and stretch as he must have had cramp. He kept getting back into his stride and running on. He was getting huge shouts of encouragement from the crowd. Everyone knew his name. On the front of his vest he had John - Cancer surivor. Fair play to you John. You are a lesson to the rest of us.

In the closing stages I saw Johnny Donnelly stop mid stride to assist a runner that had gone into cramp. A selfless act of kindness.

Only spotted this post today.....Thanks Slogger J!......That was me!

As you say, I got absolutely fabulous support all the way round - It certainly gave me a lift......and hopefully give boost to others dealing with Cancer in their lives - that was the primary point of the 'cancer survivor' strips.

Got a 'bulging muscle cramp' about 19.5 miles ...thought I'd have my first ever DNF, but managed to get going again. However the constant 'stop start' got to me and I jogged/walked the last few miles.

I probably was too ambitious, but what the hell, I felt like giving it a good lash. Anyway....a month later...having licked my wounds....I'm wondering can I break 3 again??? Hmmmm....we'll see.:rolleyes::D:confused:

devotional1993 · 21-11-2010 12:12am

misty floyd wrote: »

Dropped out at half way I heard.

Went out way too fast. Cant understand it. She wasnt the only one either. Did she not look at her watch?

robinph · 20-12-2010 2:46pm

3 stars (average)

Just got my copies from ExpensiveRaceFotos.com. Although the one running under the clock is what I was really after, this is a pretty good one I thought:

Krusty_Clown · 20-12-2010 2:48pm

3 stars (average)

robinph wrote: »

Just got my copies from ExpensiveRaceFotos.com. Although the one running under the clock is what I was really after, this is a pretty good one I thought:

Cracking photo. And nice to have your own personal pacer.

liamo123 · 20-12-2010 2:53pm

3 stars (average)

robinph wrote: »

Just got my copies from ExpensiveRaceFotos.com. Although the one running under the clock is what I was really after, this is a pretty good one I thought:

Excellent foto alright..Pacer ( cant remember his name but helped alot of us out ) looks like he could run another 26 miles

TFBubendorfer · 20-12-2010 3:31pm

4 stars (good)

robinph wrote: »

Just got my copies from ExpensiveRaceFotos.com. Although the one running under the clock is what I was really after, this is a pretty good one I thought:

I can't help but notice you looking absolutely knackered and Jason looking rather relaxed and slightly amused at your effort ...

nerraw1111 · 20-12-2010 3:31pm

That pacer looks like he could do a lap of honour

robinph · 20-12-2010 3:59pm

3 stars (average)

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

I can't help but notice you looking absolutely knackered and Jason looking rather relaxed and slightly amused at your effort ...

What... no... you've got us mixed up... I'm the one on the left who looks like he's out for a relaxing Monday morning stroll. Dunno who the knackered looking chap on the right is. None of that is true.

I think that might be misty_floyds elbow sneaking into the shot on the far right as well.

Here's someone else who sneaked their way into my pictures as well:

Condo131 · 20-12-2010 5:05pm

4 stars (good)

How about this one:
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anymore · 20-12-2010 8:12pm

Any link for Company doing the photos please ?

Condo131 · 20-12-2010 8:50pm

4 stars (good)

anymore wrote: »

Any link for Company doing the photos please ?

Company?? Company??

:cool:
Joe Murphy of Eagle AC
Finish Line
Approx. 4 Miles

More from Alan Bannon, Eagle AC, from Walkinstown.
This is my one.

.....Oh!......... and the official Marathon photographs are available here. Select race and enter your last name and/or bib no.

robinph · 20-12-2010 10:25pm

3 stars (average)

...not forgetting Racepix.com.

digger2d2 · 20-12-2010 10:34pm

4 stars (good)

I'm absolutely shocked at how fresh the pacer looks...

robinph · 20-12-2010 10:49pm

3 stars (average)

I was just looking as knackered as I could in that picture to make him look good.

digger2d2 · 20-12-2010 11:00pm

4 stars (good)

robinph wrote: »

I was just looking as knackered as I could in that picture to make him look good.

No better way to thank a pacer....

donothoponpop · 20-12-2010 11:35pm

4 stars (good)

digger2d2 wrote: »

I'm absolutely shocked at how fresh the pacer looks...

Two short years ago he ran DM in a (then) pb 2:55- and decided he could up his game a little, started applying proper training techniques. He's a total inspiration as a runner, and is coming on in leaps and bounds. Looking to get closer to 2:30 now.

anymore · 21-12-2010 10:43am

Condo131 wrote: »

Company?? Company?? :cool:
Joe Murphy of Eagle AC
Finish Line
Approx. 4 Miles

More from Alan Bannon, Eagle AC, from Walkinstown.
This is my one.

.....Oh!......... and the official Marathon photographs are available here. Select race and enter your last name and/or bib no.

Thanks for info -photos are good.

Dublin Marathon 2010

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