The 50th Anniversary Berlin Marathon - what an Extraordinary Event!!

[@Titchygammon]

Congrats on the PB! Very informative video. Did you receive a finishers T-shirt?

[@ManagingMarathons]

@Titchygammon Hi Titchy, thank you🙏. Its hard work lol but great feeling! ...and yes we did, nicer than last years too!!

[@ManagingMarathons]

Would love to know your thoughts / experience on the Berlin Marathon or any tips you can share? 😊

[@NTSBcarlos]

Hello Sir! I just got selected to run in 2025 and i can't wait for it! Thank you for your reporting efforts. I've watched every single video and I'm gonna use some of your advices! My plan is to run it sub 4 hours. I think it will be the very last starting zone right? Do you recommend pacemaker help or should i stick to my race and try to pace myself? Is there a pacemaker for 3:50-4:00? I'm sure I saw some 3:45 ones. I've never ran with a pacemaker before. Again thanks for your contribution i really appreciate it!

[@ManagingMarathons]

@NTSBcarlos that's amazing!! Super Congratulations 🎊 👏 🥂🍾Berlin is an amazing race!!... is this your first marathon?

[@ManagingMarathons]

@NTSBcarlos so, if it's your very first marathon - you will of course get a PB ('Personal Best') time😊. Your marathon Finish time, will depend on many factors; your age, Fitness levels, experience & mileage run, type of course (Berlin is great - Flat & Fast), the weather has a big impact. Then also, general factors; stress levels (outside of running), amount of Sleep, your diet - nutrition and hydration generally. 'IF' it's your very first marathon, you can use apps like Starva pace calculator www.strava.com/running-pace-calculator ... if you've run a 5k or 10k (or half marathon already) you can input your time, and it will give you an approximate Marathon finish time. Also, read my Facebook article Top 20 Tips on running your First marathon facebook.com/share/p/nQWpjjzDFs15wP3v/ Very Good Luck🙏. Message me on Facebook group too, lots of info there too😊

[@NTSBcarlos]

@ManagingMarathons yes my first one, i think i will pick between pacers at Wave 3 - 3:45 or Wave 4 - 3:45. My half-marathon PB is 1:41:45, but i know marathon is a different bread, especially when i'm running for the first time.

[@ManagingMarathons]

@NTSBcarlos so, I would consider having an A, B, and C goal / objective. Example; A = Sub 04:00 B = Sub 04:30 C = To Finish !! * this way, from a mindset perspective - you stay positive whatever your goal. Remember, just *getting to the Start* line, fit, well & healthy (injury free) is an achievement🙏😊