Also it's good to try different foods before runs. I normally go for a banana if it's a morning run and if it's a longer one I'll add some toast. Nothing too heavy and easy to digest.

Oh and don't do what I did a couple of years ago and buy brand new shoes before a race

Cheers vidic

I was thinking of getting a gps as I would love to be able to track how fast I’m going and monitor my performance. I don’t think I will have one for the race though.

I’ve thought about doing a marathon but that distance can’t be good for your joints. I’ve had ankle pains in the last two years after running so I think a half marathon might be my limit.

I bought a pair of decent running shoes in late 2016 and fortunately for me they are very comfortable.

Palmers,

I did my first 10k at Greenwich Park in January. You should download an app called Run Tracker. Put your earphones in and it updates you on your time every 1km / 1m, amongst some other helpful things.

I wouldn’t do a marathon either, not good for the limbs but the training is just too time consuming more than anything.

10 mile run here, 15 mile run there. Talking a couple hours minimum out of your day, I don’t get much free time outside work as it is.

Edbo

I use the Nike running app. I haven’t heard of that one but will look into it

Neo

Yeah it’s as much for the inconvenience of training as the race itself that I haven’t done a marathon. It’s a big commitment doing all that training so I have a lot of respect for those that do

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I wouldn't say you will need to run a half in training, but it helps. I would also look at the course, and if it's hilly, do some hill work.
Have you tried energy gels, or bars? They will help in the latter stages. I eat cherry tomato's and brazil nuts before a run, but go easy on the nuts.
Good luck!

Yeah they should provide lucozade energy gels at the water stations on the day. Hate to think what is in them but they give you a heck of a fast energy boost.

comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 3 hours, 1 minute ago
Still reckon my advice was the best
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I believe that is a pre requisite to do the Irish marathon, you are not allowed to race unless you’ve munched a kebab smoked 6 tabs and sank 5 pints.

Ace

My training hasn't been great. As the race is the day after the cup final I had delayed proper training as I wasn't sure I was gonna run in case I was at the match, and drinking before and after etc. Also due to the cold March and April we've had I've been a bit rubbish with my training (shiiit excuse I know)

I plan to run home from work on Friday which will be around 10 miles. Then maybe a run on Sunday and a final one the following Wednesday. I have done a few hill sprints, was running up and down the hill to Ally Pally a few times so hopefully that will help.

I do have the Nike running app but I don't want to have to be taking my phone out constantly and checking my pace etc.

Will also try to eat a few carb meals in the days preceding the run and then get a good breakfast on the day.

Thanks for your words.

comment by (U19770)
posted 44 minutes ago
I wouldn't say you will need to run a half in training, but it helps. I would also look at the course, and if it's hilly, do some hill work.
Have you tried energy gels, or bars? They will help in the latter stages. I eat cherry tomato's and brazil nuts before a run, but go easy on the nuts.
Good luck!
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Thanks mate

The course is quite flat I believe, though I haven't run around that area before so not too sure what to expect.

I don't really do energy bars as such. I may bring a few on the day though

comment by palmers_spur - you have a woman's hand my lord (U8896)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by (U19770)
posted 44 minutes ago
I wouldn't say you will need to run a half in training, but it helps. I would also look at the course, and if it's hilly, do some hill work.
Have you tried energy gels, or bars? They will help in the latter stages. I eat cherry tomato's and brazil nuts before a run, but go easy on the nuts.
Good luck!
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Thanks mate

The course is quite flat I believe, though I haven't run around that area before so not too sure what to expect.

I don't really do energy bars as such. I may bring a few on the day though
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Don't try them for the first time on the day, just in case they disagree with you.

Also just so you're aware race organisers will often say a course is flat. Half the time it just means it's not Ben Nevis. They entice people in with things such as 'great chance for a PB' so don't rely on it being flat.

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