Running

[laoislad]

Anyone here apply and actually get a spot in the Dublin Marathon next year?
Nearly everyone I know who entered the ballot didn't get in including myself.

[imtommygunn]

I didn't get in.

Yet when it comes the time about 5000 people won't turn up 

[Mourne Red]

Anyone here apply and actually get a spot in the Dublin Marathon next year?
Nearly everyone I know who entered the ballot didn't get in including myself.

Nope didn't get in, all I seen on social media the last couple days is rejections and maybe 1 or 2 successful.

[Armagh Girl]

Yes, the Mr of Armagh Girl has received notification yesterday that he has succeeded.  He wasn't too hopeful, but has participated for the past 10 yrs or more.

[scout]

Looks like I'm one of the lucky few!

[laoislad]

Looks like I'm one of the lucky few!

Apparently there were approx 17000 spots up for ballot (The rest was kept for charities and good for age) but they split them to make sure 50% of the people who got in were first timers.
Seems like an awfully high number, will be interesting to see how many of the first timers actually make the start line when they realise the training involved and how long a Marathon is!
Me and a few others I know who didn't get in are thinking of going to Amsterdam Marathon now instead.

[Milltown Row2]

Great marathon but was on a Sunday and we flew back that night!

The beers and Indonesian dinner the night before dint help but it's a flat course! 

[JimStynes]

I've Tokyo at the start of March but struggling badly with patella tendonitis! Getting to the start line of these marathons is the tough part!

[Milltown Row2]

I've Tokyo at the start of March but struggling badly with patella tendonitis! Getting to the start line of these marathons is the tough part!

Affording them seems ok!!

[JimStynes]

I've Tokyo at the start of March but struggling badly with patella tendonitis! Getting to the start line of these marathons is the tough part!

Affording them seems ok!!

Sure teachers are paid a fortune!

[Milltown Row2]

I've Tokyo at the start of March but struggling badly with patella tendonitis! Getting to the start line of these marathons is the tough part!

Affording them seems ok!!

Sure teachers are paid a fortune!

I might go back lol

[laoislad]

I've Tokyo at the start of March but struggling badly with patella tendonitis! Getting to the start line of these marathons is the tough part!

How many majors will that be? Fair play.

[Mourne Red]

Anyone used Runna? Hear mixed opinions on it, anyone new to running seems to rate it but anyone in running clubs or experienced runners I've spoke to seem to think it's a rubbish.

Was tempted to use it for next marathon but £16 per month or £100 for the year seems a bit steep

[square_ball]

Anyone used Runna? Hear mixed opinions on it, anyone new to running seems to rate it but anyone in running clubs or experienced runners I've spoke to seem to think it's a rubbish.

Was tempted to use it for next marathon but £16 per month or £100 for the year seems a bit steep

Try the free chat gpt first. Fire in your current pace, goal time, how many times a week you want to train over however many weeks etc and see what it spits out.

[laoislad]

Anyone used Runna? Hear mixed opinions on it, anyone new to running seems to rate it but anyone in running clubs or experienced runners I've spoke to seem to think it's a rubbish.

Was tempted to use it for next marathon but £16 per month or £100 for the year seems a bit steep

Tried it didn't like it, probably good for beginners alright who need more guidance.
I find if you're training for a marathon for example just follow a plan from the Daniels Training book or Pfitzinger + Douglas book and it will be better than Runna, or pay for a coach. I see Stephen Scullion offers plans and coaching now.

Runna sends all the workouts to your watch, which some might find very handy,but to be honest I found that really annoying as the watch was constantly beeping telling me to speed up or slow down (it was usually telling me to speed up to be fair  )