Berlin Marathon Top Tips!!
Berlin, I’ve been told what an awesome city it is & how good the marathon it is. However how do us newbies to Berlin know where to go and what to do? I certainly have no idea!
Well I took to twitter to ask for some advice for the trip out to Berlin & what the top tips were for race day.
I’ve also put a couple of my favourite blogs and YouTube videos at the bottom – well worth a read!
Generic Marathon tips
Nothing new on race-day – you should have already chosen your shoes (I’m down to 3 options currently), tried out your socks and vest/camelbak if you’re using one
Know your fuelling strategy and test it out before
Get to the start early – queue for the loo, then queue again
Start slow, slower than you need to or can, A strong finish is better than a strong start
You will hit the wall – be prepared for it, know how to handle it & have some mantras to keep you going
Cut your toenails at least 3 days before the race – give them time to heal just in case of any mishaps.
Pre-race
“Join the Breakfast Run, you can start from the Olympic Stadium if you don’t want to run the whole route (6km)” – @Stace_75
“Don’t climb up the Victory Column 2 days before the marathon – it’s a leg killer” – @Stace_75
“Expo is great – Loads of free non-alcoholic beer” – @Marathon_Tardis
“Expo is really small and busy, Get a t-shirt early, its like Primark in the sales” – @IanMartin7
“Remember good shoes to walk in because its such an amazing City and a lot of things are within walking distance” – @antontheweenie
“Ask anything at the Expo, they were unbelievably efficient in helping” @TimJones15
Race Day
Vests/Camelbaks are allowed at Berlin as long as the water is under 2ltrs
Headphones can be worn – but you are advised not to/avoid if possible
“if you’re in the back of the starting pens you won’t be going anywhere for a good 40mins” – @stantonkr
“Get there early for the loo, It’s a massive start pen!” – @coll_paul
“Take bog roll for the portaloos and if you miss out there are loads in the bushes?!?” – @IanMartin7
“My favourite Marathon. Lovely route through the city. Plenty of support. Enjoy the finish up Unter Den Linden and through the Brandenburg Gate. Post-race is amazing, plenty of places to refuel and re-hydrate” – @GraceHough
“The Brandenburg Gate is NOT the finish line” – Susie Chan, plus everyone else I’ve met
“Drinks during race are in cups” – @TimJones15
“Great Support all through, superb at the end running through Brandenburg Gate. Wave at all the cameras to enhance souvenir pic” – @TimJones15
After the race
“Stay behind for the celebrations” – @Ema_JoyC
Celebrating
“The best burger I’ve ever eaten was in a former public toilet” (Burgermeister, Oberbaumstrasse 8) – @myblondereality
“Die Berliner Republik for celebrating, Beer & currywurst” – @coll_paul
“Pauliner Beer Hall – there aren’t that many 3000 capacity beer halls in the city” – @chriswholt
“Had the best wienerschnitzel at the top of KADEWE” – @antontheweenie
“EAT ALL THE PRETZELS” – @stantonkr
“I went to Pizza Hut” – @SMillbery
My favourite
“Just be you, remember all the training you’ve done and always remember you’re more than capable” – @Natwes
Favourite Blogs
RunnersKnees
Race Review: The 42nd BMW Berlin Marathon
Jen_Mo
https://iranhereblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/09/first-blog-post/
The Runner Beans (Charlie)
http://www.therunnerbeans.com/2014/09/berlin-marathon-race-recap.html
Really nice YouTube video of the race!
Finally, one thing from me – good luck everyone , enjoy the city, enjoy the race and see you out there!
Happy Running!
see you in Berlin!!
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Have a fabulous fabulous time! I guessing you’re excited/nervous/eeek? Wishing you the best with it.
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‘I’m’ guessing I meant!
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