In this video I review my Rotterdam Marathon 2023 experience. The build up, the race, the review, what went right, what went wrong.
The video is long so I have put chapter markers in. Please skip on to the bits that you might be interested in.
Timeline:
00:00 Start
00:12 Why I am made this video
00:50 Leaving Dublin
01:59 Arriving in Rotterdam
02:13 The Marathon Expo
07:12 The Hotel:
08:31 The Course
10:28 Nutrition
12:52 My Marathon Kit
20:16 What I thought would happen
27:55 Race Morning
32:54 Race review, What went right, What went wrong
00:00 Conclusions
00:00 Wrap
Trying to fill all of this in after a night out celebrating the shiny medal was probably not my brightest idea...
SHOES:
Manufacturer: Nike
Model: Vaporfly 3
Colour: White/Phantom/Pure Platinum/Black
Size: USM 13/UK12/EUR 47.5/CM 31/BR46
Weight (as tested): 242g/8.54oz (L) 243g/8.57oz (R)
Midsole Drop: 8mm
Stack height: 40mm
Cost: €259.99/$250/£234.95/AU$330
Purchased From: Nike
Location: Online
Date: 06 March 2023
CAP:
Manufacturer: On-Running
Model: On-Running Lightweight Cap
Colour: Orange
Size: One Size
Weight (As Tested): 55g/1.94oz
Cost: Ireland €39.95 / US: $39.99 / UK: £30.00
Gifted by: Mik in Tasmania (very very much appreciated but please don't send me stuff, I am not canvassing)
Date: March 2023
www.on-running.com
TOP:
Manufacturer: Soar Running
Model: SOAR Milers' Team Edition ELITE Race Vest
Colour: Not exactly sure...will check
Size: Medium
Weight: 49g/1.70oz
Cost: Part of Soar Miler Club membership benefits
Purchased From: Soar Running
Location: Online
Date: Not exactly sure...I will double check
SHORTS:
Manufacturer: NNormal
Model: Men's Trail Shorts
Colour: Black
Size: Medium
Weight: 112g/3.95oz
Cost: £95.00/€100.00/$110.00 /AU$NA
Purchased from: NNormal
Location: Online
Date: 25 October 2022
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SOCKS:
Manufacturer: On-Running
Model: Mid Sock
Colour: Rust Navy
Size: XL
Weight (as tested, single sock): 18g / 0.65oz
Cost:£18.00 / €19.95 / $19.99 / AU$26.95
Purchased from: On-Running
Location: On-Running Store
Date: 8th October 2021
www.on-running.com
STUDIO TOP:
Manufacturer: Craft Sportswear
Model: ADV Essence SS Tee
Colour: Burst
Size: Medium
Weight (As Tested): 140g / 4.94oz
Cost: Ireland: €30.00
Purchased From: Craft Sportswear
Location: Online
Date: 4 April 2021
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Plus I wore my Nike Chicago Top...
EQUIPMENT:
Video:
GoPro Hero 9 Black
GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro Hero 11 Black
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Studio Audio Recorder: Zoom F3 Field Recorder
Studio Microphone: Deity S-Mic 2S
Editing:
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
SOUND:
All music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Intro and end music:
Goggles Extract Sound: Royale by Josh Lippi & The Overtimers
Goggles Identity by Unthink
Exterior Locations: Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Antwerpen, Belgium
Details accurate as per day of posting
Thanks for watching and reading
Contact: oldman@oldmanrunner.com
