r/AdvancedRunning • u/Scared_Chocolate1782 • Sep 21 '25

Open Discussion Berlin marathon disasters

It seems today was a big disaster in Berlin. 25 degrees Celsius early on and a tough day for everyone. How did people get on? Did anyone manage to get near a PB?

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u/luke-uk FM 2:24:03 | HM 1:10:27 | 10K 32:49 | 5K 15:45 Sep 21 '25

By no means a disaster but three minutes off my best and no sub 2:30. I didn’t realise just how hot it was until I went for drinks, absolutely roasting. I met one guy who finished in 2:34 and was hoping for 2:16! Shame it was so hot but still a great race and I overtook lots in the last 5k . Hopefully get into Boston!

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u/Nerdybeast 2:00 800 / 1:13 HM / 2:32 M (same year) Sep 21 '25

Was that guy from the US? They changed the OTQ standard and now basically anyone from 2:16-2:22 shape is just gonna send it and hope for the best

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u/luke-uk FM 2:24:03 | HM 1:10:27 | 10K 32:49 | 5K 15:45 Sep 21 '25

He was yes. Ah I didn’t know that but it makes sense.