The flat v hilly debate around Dublin always intrigues me. I've ran DCM 5 times and I would say it certainly isn't flat nor easy. However, there are ways to make it easier for the runner. I think for me there is one main reason that people state that Dublin isn't hilly....that reason being there aren't many "hills". There are only 2 real hills on the course, 1 at mile 11-11 and another one, a much shorter one, at mile 22. However, what Dublin does have is climbs. From miles 2 - 7 you're climbing pretty much all the way and most of the elevation gain comes in the first half of the course. Mile 7 is a good 70 metres or more higher than mile 2, with some undulations on the way. The same happens to a lesser extent between miles 10 to 14. I have to say the first section is tough going and people would feel the course was a lot tougher if that was towards the end of the race. For me the key to running a good DCM is to hold back for the first 7 miles and then take advantage of the net downhill for the rest of the course. Too many people see the wheels fall off in Dublin and I dare say it's because they've gone out too hard on that climb
I agree. That first 7 miles is deceptive but you're on a gradual uphill and it can take it out of the legs if you're not careful. Took me 4 DCMs to finally cop on to that!
Hello Michael, unfortunately I missed out on the Dublin Lottery for 2024, will try again for 2025, but I might do some filming if the weather is good...I have another three marathons coming up, so not stuck for something to do, or videos to make...
OHHHH good one Barry ... finally doing your home-town marathon!!! Must say I do indeed like a looped course, Paris does that too, very convenient!! VERY interesting seeing all that, definitely would love to do it one day!! BIG DAY tomorrow, will definitely be thinking of you and hope you get a great night's sleep, despite the screaming!! 🙋🏻♀💪🏻🏃♂💪🏻🙋🏻♀
Hopefully I will get into Dublin, but it will always be there...could become an annual ritual. Off to hit the hay soon! Very excited, unsurprisingly...!
Really enjoyed the vid. Great shots and overview of the day - and it was really interesting to see the start after everyone has moved off. Regarding the support, the crowds out on the course were fantastic in parts - the run up through Kilmainham and towards Rialto felt as close to being on a Tour de France mountain stage as I'm ever likely to get. Hope you grab that entry for next year and get to fully experience it.
I thought of you when I saw the Dublin marathon on the news, it was right before I watched your video about the New York Marathon and I thought to myself, “he flew across the ocean and missed the marathon in his backyard” glad you got to make it out to the Dublin Marathon
Barry,how could you not have run your own town marathon? The crowds.....looked sparse. Yes,we had an immersion heater in Yorkshire. I won't be doing Dublin,as am down for York marathon again on 15 th Oct. Hope you have no toilet issues tomorrow..🍀
I know...but I find travelling to marathons so exciting...but I will run it if I get in...I am also hoping for GI bliss tomorrow. Early bus and latish start, but eating and drinking as per usual, so hope to be okay...
Fantastic video BUT First thing first: Best of Lucks tomorrow in NYC. Is the view from the Holiday Inn Express? Did you like the room? Will try Dublin IRL marathon then. Queries: (a) Which is the best hotel near start? (B) What else can one do around the marathon date? Any thoughts on visiting London in England or Edinburgh in Scotland or other places (after the race of course)? (C) Are you planning some shake-outs or meet-ups? Thanks!!!
Thanks! Yes the view is from the Holiday Inn Express. It is small but I like it. Everything is well located and this room gets great afternoon sun, at least it does on Floor 18. It looks better in the video I made today that will be at the start of my New York Marathon review as I had more light. The best hotel and most expensive near the Dublin start is probably The Merrion Hotel followed by The Shelbourne. There are so many that are so close. The Old Schoolhouse is small and well, Old School. The Dublin Marathon is during a holiday weekend and there are the usual galleries, museum as and of course the pubs. London is a short plane journey away. But if you have spare time a trip around Ireland would be nice. I will happily guide you if you make it over. I think the Dublin course is hilly. Some people say its flat. A Swiss person might say it is flat and a Dutch person might say it is hilly and I say that I am confused but think it's hilly!
Dublin marathon looks average for elevation gain. I wouldnt say it is flat like a Berlin marathon. Recently did the Sydney Marathon and that felt hilly compare to other marathon.
Three of us entered the lottery for the 2024 run and we all got the "We regret to inform you that you were not successful in your Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2024 lottery application" note yesterday - surprising given there were 6000 less running it this year
Only thing I disagree with is the practicality of the funnelling system on the home straight. I saw 10+ instances of runners on their last legs confused and impeded by a last minute switch.....and I was only there for 20mins.
@@TheCoadyp Fair point. Funnily enough they used the same system in the Boston Marathon and I can see how easily you could be confused when extremely tired, which I confess to being... They need to make the switch when there is a gap in the race and in plenty of time…
Dublin City Council want to significantly change the route in 2024 (say it is impacting public transport too much and yet they always choose that weekend to do major works on the rail system), it is to be announced in first quarter of this year
I’m not a fan of many of the Councils decisions. Wonder what the route will be but if it doesn’t run through the City Centre it’s not really the Dublin Marathon. I live in Ringsend and yes there is inconvenience but it’s worth it in the same way it’s inconvenient when there are concerts and matches on nearby…
Fair point. I didn't get into Dublin...and entered as it starts and finishes just around the corner and everyone asks me why I haven't run it...Running Dingle in September...will check out Galway for future years...thanks for the heads up...
@@OldManRunner no bother. I have done the half there last year doing the marathon this year. Great day they have 3 races, a 10km aswell. The marathon is 4laps out the salthill prom towards barna and then back along the shoreline. It's defo a pb race.
Can someone please help me??? I really want to run the DCM but the minimum donation requirement of 1500 is just not possible for me. Is there another way i might be able to officially run in it?
I copied this from their website: Entries for the 2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon are closed. The resale of any places made available from the refund window will take place from Monday 22nd July on a first-come-first-served basis. The link will made available on the event website irishlifedublinmarathon.ie/. Good luck!
