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Dublin Marathon 2012 - Mentored Novices Thread
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shortie_chik wrote: »I think I'll have to give it back this evening
My own is good enough for a half-marathon, and that's all I've scheduled for the moment!
maybe u will be on Santas list?0 -
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Right. Better get on with this!
Target: 4:30
Time: 4:38
I'm a marathoner. Yay!
Had a great day. Really really enjoyed it. Got the DART in the morning and made a beeline for the toilets in Pearse Station, thinking that no one would have such a clever plan - I was wrong
Headed on up to Merrion Square withe earphones in and some blood-pumping tunes. That really got me in the mood! I knew I'd have to empty the tank (and the other tank!) so decided to queue up for the toilets. I expected a long wait so wasn't really bothered....but it was 50 minutes I would have preferred to do something else with. (Just an observation - but maybe organisers could have 2-3 stewards patrolling the toilet area and ensuring proper q etiquette etc....no biggie, but I'd say a bit of enforcement would make it run smoother).
So!
Lined up in last wave, about 50 metres behind 4:30 pacers and off I went! First mile was a bit chaotic but was expected - about 10:35 - so over my mile target but knew could easily be made up in next few miles....and it was....
Felt strong in early miles and was trying to keep 10 min/mi even....this brought me a bit ahead of the pacers but tbh I preferred it as it was a bit too busy for my liking among them...Felt cold throughout the race despite wearing an undershirt...but was thanking the heavens it wasn't raining. Rain in that cold would have been dreadful. Throughout the race I kept remembering people on here saying to enjoy my first marathon, and I did. I consciously tried to smile, soak it in, laugh at the signs, say thanks to spectators, high-5 kids (and adults!) and generally keep my spirits up for the whole thing.....
In terms of timing, all was going well up until mile 18 where I slowed down dramatically. I kinda knew this was going to happen as it had happened in Athlone (but that was at 15/16 - so, progress!). My knees got sore..which never happens and my legs felt like lead...Slowed down to about 12 min/mi which I then tried to maintain for the rest of the race....if not speed up at the end. So, from 18 to around 22 I felt awful, physically and mentally....And it was at about 22 where the 4:30 ship had sailed and I accepted it....This was brilliant though, as I wasn't pissed off knowing that I was gonna come in over time...in a way it set my free...and my miles sped up to the dizzy heights of 11 min/mi!!
From 22 on I just got that quick - coming back into the city was brilliant and i saw different members of my family at different points...that helped a lot. Running down Westland Row, Pearse Street, College Green, Nassau Street and back to Merrion Square was special...I went to college there and have spent so much of my life around that area of Dublin....In my mind running around there I was the only one on the road and ALL of the crowds were for me....Felt great! I also loved the fact that the sun began to shine for the just as I was coming to the last two miles...was a beautiful, crisp, autumn afternoon!
And then I went down the finishing straight with a big huge smile on my face (just checked my video - I can confirm this is true!)...COULD NOT HAVE CARED LESS ABOUT MISSING MY TARGET TIME AT THAT MOMENT! Which surprised me!
I suppose I'm happy with my performance as I honestly think it's an accurate reflection of where I'm at, despite my shorter distances suggesting faster times.
So what have I learned:
Running is deadly and I'm defo keeping it up for life.
Running slower for longer, makes you run faster for shorter! ...Like, WTF?!
ANYONE can run a marathon. ALL it is is discipline and doing the training.
What would I do differently:
Messed up a few weeks training near the tail end so obv would have prefered not to.
People can disagree with me here, but I felt that 1 20 miler isn't enough. If I was talking to myself 3 months ago I'd amend my programme to incorporate two 20s.
As well as that, I think when I train for my next I'm going to incorporate one 22/23 mile. I know there may not be a physical benefit, but I really think it would improve my confidence prior to the big day.
What I'm doing next:
Learning to swim properly (i.e how to do lengths). Think it would benefit me hugely.
After recovery am doing a new type of training that focuses more on speed - interval/fartlek/tempo/3-1.
Next targets are Aware 10k in December - think I might be able to go sub 50 for this....would be a great Xmas present! Then Raheny 5 mile in January...might be able to go sub 40 for this....Then a spring/summer marathon - Connemara, Paris or Belfast most likely.....target being sub 4 hours!
So, I'm hooked.
One final thank you to all on this thread. There's no need for (user)names! I've lost weight, got fitter, had fun, become more disciplined, got a new hobby/obsession and am raring for new challenges. I really hope this thread and its users remain active as a group - logs are great but the support of a group orientated thread where no question is too stupid and there's good banter and support is invaluable...It sounds trite, but I wouldn't have done the marathon without this thread. So thanks to all.
Jaysis. Sorry about the length!0 -
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Which one was Breffni? I really only spoke to Kandikane a couple of times. Jesus, 57 marathons, that's incredible!
Breffni would have been the Big lad (no they were all big
) with the orange Shirt and Tattoos. He did over 100 miles on the 24hr Track race in belfast in the summer and then ran the Connemara 100mile race in 22hours a fortnight later. The very next week he ran 2 marathons in 2 days, the second one in 3:29 :eek:
I think Oisin and Tom (running coach) (two of the other 4hr pacers) are on well over 50 marathons as well Oisin has done 30+ this year already...They are all in the 100 Marathon club and trying to clock up the century as soon as possible.0 -
I'm the same LarMan, I was running right beside loads of people from this thread and didn't get to meet any of them. Stupidly, I assumed i'd just 'run into them' not literally of courseOne thing I regret is not trying to meet up with the others from boards who were trying to run under 4 hours, even though I was probably running right next to some of you, for the most part I ran the race alone, I got to talk to one other guy for a few minutes and I think it would have helped to have been running with those who had the same goal, I still don't think I would have made sub 4 but I think I would have gotten closer to it if I had had some 'Friends' to run with but I think in future, i'd try and have a concrete plan in place to meet people.
I know who you were talking about now, he seemed crazy, that just proves it! He is also the winner of the rudest jokes prizeBreffni would have been the Big lad (no they were all big) with the orange Shirt and Tattoos. He did over 100 miles on the 24hr Track race in belfast in the summer and then ran the Connemara 100mile race in 22hours a fortnight later. The very next week he ran 2 marathons in 2 days, the second one in 3:29 
I think Oisin and Tom (running coach) (two of the other 4hr pacers) are on well over 50 marathons as well Oisin has done 30+ this year already...They are all in the 100 Marathon club and trying to clock up the century as soon as possible.
Seriously though, those guys are a serious inspiration. Amazing sportsmen one and all, and great craic to boot!0 -
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Breffni would have been the Big lad (no they were all big) with the orange Shirt and Tattoos. He did over 100 miles on the 24hr Track race in belfast in the summer and then ran the Connemara 100mile race in 22hours a fortnight later. The very next week he ran 2 marathons in 2 days, the second one in 3:29 :eek:
I think Oisin and Tom (running coach) (two of the other 4hr pacers) are on well over 50 marathons as well Oisin has done 30+ this year already...They are all in the 100 Marathon club and trying to clock up the century as soon as possible.
Its nice to know that I was running in elite company for a while:D:DJesus it wasnt knocking a stirr out of them, fair play to them youd know they were serious runners in fairness.0 -
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Finally got to see my video on the results site.
My rather sly tactic of making sure I was running for the approach and passing of all camera sections means I look like I was in good shape all the way round (even passing people out too)
Was great to see myself and the little one hand in hand through the finish section too. Great memories. 0 -
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Who were the five hour pacers ? Are they from boards too ?The Royal Scam wrote: »
Ah yeah , one of them squirted me with water , after I yelled "Ah here , leave it out!!!" when they were acting the maggots having water fights between them...
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sureitsgrand wrote: »Right. Better get on with this!
One final thank you to all on this thread. There's no need for (user)names! I've lost weight, got fitter, had fun, become more disciplined, got a new hobby/obsession and am raring for new challenges. I really hope this thread and its users remain active as a group - logs are great but the support of a group orientated thread where no question is too stupid and there's good banter and support is invaluable...It sounds trite, but I wouldn't have done the marathon without this thread. So thanks to all.
Ditto to all of that! Well said.0 -
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