FabSwingers.com forum: The Marathon

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Are there many fabbers taking part in this year's Dublin marathon. It'll be my first time round really looking forward to it I've heard its an amazing experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im not doing it but as someone who's just started couch to 5k... go you!

My sister does it so Ive seen her train for it... well done!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was hoping to do it this year but training hasn't gone as I wanted.

Will do it next year and best of luck with it

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By *iktikiCouple
over a year ago

cork

The pre run nerves l had on the morning of the marathron nearly made me walk away from the start.

I'm so glad l didn't once the run they disappeared. The atmosphere is fantastic, the camaraderie of the runner's was something l had never experienced before.

Good luck with it op and l hope you enjoy it as much as l did

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Im not doing it but as someone who's just started couch to 5k... go you!

My sister does it so Ive seen her train for it... well done!!!

Fair play on the couch to 5k I'm sort of the same but with the marathon lol

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By *ommando4Man
over a year ago

South Co. Dublin

Find a nice arse to run after and you'll remain focused for the entire race.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Find a nice arse to run after and you'll remain focused for the entire race."

Keeping up with that arse would be my biggest challenge

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The pre run nerves l had on the morning of the marathron nearly made me walk away from the start.

I'm so glad l didn't once the run they disappeared. The atmosphere is fantastic, the camaraderie of the runner's was something l had never experienced before.

Good luck with it op and l hope you enjoy it as much as l did

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I entered a marathon once, got a peanut under my foreskin.

One for the older fabbers there.

Best of luck OP

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I entered a marathon once, got a peanut under my foreskin.

One for the older fabbers there.

Best of luck OP

I'm not too young for that one lol

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Best of luck with it enjoy the whole experience and don't worry about times,just finish it and give yourself a pat on the back then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ran it last year , without a doubt the best experience of my life. I hope to do it again next year. When it gets hard dedicate a mile to someone you love to inspire you. Enjoy it mate its the most wonderful feeling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s an incredible experience !!

Have some good tunes or support ready for the Hill in clonskeagh!!

Don’t forget to look around you and smile.

Those last 2 miles with the crowds and the buzz is phenomenal.

The training is done go enjoy it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll see you at the finish line op, and a word of advice, do not wear new runners, and as difficult as it may be for you, keep your penis to yourself until after the race

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By *jb_1980Man
over a year ago

limerick

Well done on your first marathon, you are In for a fantastic experience, I ran it in 2015&2016 but family commitments took over this year, I'd run three marathons in a year including limk so was training for 18/20 months....the break was nice but am so envious of anyone doing it tomorrow.

Enjoy it all.

Don't worry about the clock.

It will be hard, I won't lie.

But.....once you cross that mat at the finish line you can be so proud of yourself.

You will be buzzing til Xmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I carried my medal with me everywhere for the first few weeks ... I really wish I was doing it again .. next year I'll give it another bash

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Wasn't sure how I was feeling about tomorrow but those few responses helped. Can't wait to get started now bring it on!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wasn't sure how I was feeling about tomorrow but those few responses helped. Can't wait to get started now bring it on!!!!

Enjoy it all of it even the hard bits. This time tomorrow your part of a very exclusive club... the marathon club

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Enjoy the occasion. Go easy at start and get into a nice stride. I'm doing it aswel so best of luck

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By *jb_1980Man
over a year ago

limerick

If there are any black lads beside you you are probably going out to quick

Seriously have a blast.

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By *orthern soul 77Man
over a year ago

Donegal/Derry/Glasgow

Ran it last year for the 100 yr commemoration and it was an amazing experience and amazing silverware. Good luck.

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By *eanontiWoman
over a year ago

Limerick

I've never run it and I never will. But, my father decided long ago that he would train for the 2nd one. I will never forget the atmosphere up there or his face when he finished. The Dublin Marathon was a great part of our lives for many years.

He always found a nice walk the day after the best way to loosen up the muscles

Best of luck and remember the goal is to finish it, not the time

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I'm in Dublin to take part today

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By *nthonysssCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth

Done Dublin twice great marathon best part is when you run in to the town the crowd are brilliant

Enjoy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm in Dublin to take part today

Best off luck today ' nothing like atmosphere '

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm in Dublin to take part today

Good luck BB xxx

And good luck to all running it,I ll stick to running my bath

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By *iktikiCouple
over a year ago

cork

"Find a nice arse to run after and you'll remain focused for the entire race."

Know a bloke who did that once,what he didn't know was the nice arse in front of him was only doing the half marathron.

So he ended up doing a pb for the halfway and died a death in the last 5 miles

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for all the positive messages folks it wasn't easy but I got there in the end. The final kilometer was absolutely amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2017 was my first marathon and i never had an experience like it and am definitely going to sign up for next year the felling was electric absolutely amazing

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

DNF after 14 Miles!! Was extremely gutted!! I must say the buzz I got after running through castleknock was electric. Roll on DCM18!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This year was my first got it done in 4:12:12 so was delighted but lord save me I was wrecked, I honestly think the crowd are some amazing motivation when you hit the wall. Great event

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done all who did it

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"I'm in Dublin to take part today

Good luck BB xxx

And good luck to all running it,I ll stick to running my bath

Sorry goldie only seeing this now, thanks gorgeous, it went extremely well! Xx

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"DNF after 14 Miles!! Was extremely gutted!! I must say the buzz I got after running through castleknock was electric. Roll on DCM18!!!"

Awk real, what happened mate?

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Well done all who did it

Congratulations to you too!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"I'm in Dublin to take part today

Best off luck today ' nothing like atmosphere ' "

The atmosphere was amazing, i loved it, was tough, esp the last 3 miles but crowd kept me going

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm in Dublin to take part today

Best off luck today ' nothing like atmosphere '

The atmosphere was amazing, i loved it, was tough, esp the last 3 miles but crowd kept me going"

Well done, done it last year but was away this year, hopefully do the next one, after Berlin

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

"DNF after 14 Miles!! Was extremely gutted!! I must say the buzz I got after running through castleknock was electric. Roll on DCM18!!!

Awk real, what happened mate?"

I was sticking with the 4.50 pacers, and going great! Went to the loo and lost them. So tried to catch up, I stumbled and my knee popped out! Was gutted

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"DNF after 14 Miles!! Was extremely gutted!! I must say the buzz I got after running through castleknock was electric. Roll on DCM18!!!

Awk real, what happened mate?

I was sticking with the 4.50 pacers, and going great! Went to the loo and lost them. So tried to catch up, I stumbled and my knee popped out! Was gutted"

O mate thats awful I hope you're ok now

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

All clear for going back to training!! Have a 10k in Belfast on the 15th

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All clear for going back to training!! Have a 10k in Belfast on the 15th"

Mate so sorry to read what happened. .. glad the knee is ok .. bring on next year

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"All clear for going back to training!! Have a 10k in Belfast on the 15th"

I'll be doing the same 10k

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Camt wait to do it again next year. Hopefully no injuries this time and can finish in a decent time . It took me 8 hours to complete

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Camt wait to do it again next year. Hopefully no injuries this time and can finish in a decent time . It took me 8 hours to complete

Ah bless. Its the taking part that matters, you should have waited around a bit longer and registered for the next one

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

"All clear for going back to training!! Have a 10k in Belfast on the 15th

Mate so sorry to read what happened. .. glad the knee is ok .. bring on next year "

Thank you, don’t think my body is build for a marathon!! So maybe not!!

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

"All clear for going back to training!! Have a 10k in Belfast on the 15th

I'll be doing the same 10k"

See you there mate

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

"Camt wait to do it again next year. Hopefully no injuries this time and can finish in a decent time . It took me 8 hours to complete

At least you finished it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"DNF after 14 Miles!! Was extremely gutted!! I must say the buzz I got after running through castleknock was electric. Roll on DCM18!!!

Awk real, what happened mate?

I was sticking with the 4.50 pacers, and going great! Went to the loo and lost them. So tried to catch up, I stumbled and my knee popped out! Was gutted"

Sorry to heat that M,fair play tho for taking part tho -better luck for next time xxxx

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By *heRealDeal91Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

"DNF after 14 Miles!! Was extremely gutted!! I must say the buzz I got after running through castleknock was electric. Roll on DCM18!!!

Awk real, what happened mate?

I was sticking with the 4.50 pacers, and going great! Went to the loo and lost them. So tried to catch up, I stumbled and my knee popped out! Was gutted

Sorry to heat that M,fair play tho for taking part tho -better luck for next time xxxx"

Thanks Goldie xx

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