Any other runners among the r/melbourne crew? How are you feeling? Confident?
I'm doing the half marathon. It'll be my 2nd at that distance. Hoping to get under 2 hours. Bit annoying that it doesn't finish inside the MCG this year.
And holy shit, an expected top of 29 degrees! Hopefully it doesn't warm up too early...
Posted Oct 11, 2014, 2:09 AM UTC
Good luck runners, it's awesome.
I am volunteering at the start line and the final personal drinks station. I'll be the tallish bearded one. Holla back yo.
What are you serving before it begins? Personally, I like a Toohey's before I go jogging. Really eases the jitters.
I'll be sure to cry on you then!
You weren't handing out bananas by chance?
First full. Been riddled by injuries this year, so just hoping to finish at this stage.
Good luck brother!
Sister. But I'll take it, good luck to you too!
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This will be my fifth Melbourne Marathon - finish this and I'm halfway to Spartan status.
Good luck to all the runners, and a pre-emptive thanks to the volunteers :).
Well done, this will be my second MM, not sure if Spartan is realistic for me.
First HM. Going to take it easy. Just hoping my Achilles Heels don't let me down.
First full marathon, actually, first race of any kind... Training went well but it all seems a bit of a crazy idea right now!
Best wishes!
Finished in just under 4 and a half, very pleased with myself! How did you get on?
4:21! Im happy! Nearly killed me, but did it! cant walk either.
6 minutes quicker than me, good job! Two days later, still can't walk properly. Stairs are NOT good.
Half here, first organised run for me EVER. A distinct lack of motivation means I didn't train as much as I should have, but my strategy of run 10, walk 5, run 6 should get me over the line uninjured and under 3 hours. Takes the pressure off, knowing that I will be walking a lot of it, means I can just enjoy the atmosphere and have a nice trot around Melbourne. This time next year I'll be running the whole thing.
That's pretty hardcore, doing a HM for your first fun run. I know of one running writer who advocates for walking rests during big runs, so don't be afraid to walk as necessary.
I walked a lot more than I expected to, I really did not expect to run out of fuel quite as much as I did...there was really nothing left in the tank! And nothing but water at the aid stations...some kind girls gave me a jelly snake at the bottom of the Tan, I must have looked close to death by then!!
I'll be doing the half. Hoping for a 1h50 but will be happy with anything under 2.
I did my first in 1:49. I regret not going all out in the last km.
Second half for me. Hoping to do 1h50 but I'm not sure - if it's too warm I'll just be happy to stay hydrated and finish.
doing the 10km then cheering on the other members in my running group doing the half and full...
I'll be doing the 10km. How is everyone getting there? 10km starts at 7.30am but it appears most public transport starts at 7am on a Sunday from my area :/
Taxi-ing it up... as usual/sadly.
I'm driving. The long hike from wherever I find a spot will serve as my warm-up
Does anyone have the route for it? I saw it passes through St Kilda so I'd love to go check it out.
First full marathon for me. Pretty nervous and had some injuries the past 6 weeks which has railroaded my training. Just gotta push though now.
I've got a couple friends manning drink booths and running the 10k. Won't be running this time round, but I'm surprised it's held this time of year - Would have thought a little earlier, in winter, would have better running conditions.
It's actually a good time of year for it. No footy means the marathon can finish at the MCG. And mid-October weather is usually good. Tomorrow will be unusually warm.
Late to the party. I was there for the full Marathon. Perfect weather early in the day for it... but why do they have to make us run next to the Tan in the last ~5km? That hill...
It was my second Melbourne Marathon (I also ran the Gold Coast Mara earlier this year). I achieved my goal time, shaving 3 minutes off my previous best. How did everyone else go? Nevermind, saw there's a separate discussion thread for all that.
Doing my first full marathon. Very nervous about the whole thing.
Good luck! How did the training for it go? I'm tempted to try next year, but I'm honestly not sure I can handle the distances. It was hard enough once I started running above 15K.
Whats your goal time?
4 hours lol
have fun! you will do well.
Good luck mate!