[pansophelia]

15m LSR done - Phew!

[pansophelia]

Originally Posted by shazkea

I had signed up for Connemara full next April after doing the half this year. I found out lately that one of best mates is getting married the day before so I asked her if she would consider moving her wedding for me. She not so politely told me where to go .
Damm it anyway...I guess I'll have to defer as logistically its too much hassle (and also the alcohol aspect!). Friends eh!!

I read this thread the other day and thought 'well that's a shame!'
I've had the Connemara full in my head as a follow up race for DCM since doing the half this year too.
Just realised yesterday I'm in exactly the same position! Two of my friend's are getting married on the 6th in Waterford, think I'll have to leave Conn for another year. (Didn't dare ask them to consider changing tho!)

[sureitsgrand]

Did my 10 miler this evening and have to say I breezed it! I did it at 10:30 min/mi pretty much on the head (getting better at even pacing!), but I was wondering should I try and push down to 10:00 min/mi in order to train my body to keep going when getting tired? It would still be within the marathon pace plus 60-90 second window.....

So, would I reap any benefit by doing this or should I just stick to 10:30min/mi? Any advice would be great!

[rasher_m]

Originally Posted by sureitsgrand

Did my 10 miler this evening and have to say I breezed it! I did it at 10:30 min/mi pretty much on the head (getting better at even pacing!), but I was wondering should I try and push down to 10:00 min/mi in order to train my body to keep going when getting tired? It would still be within the marathon pace plus 60-90 second window.....

So, would I reap any benefit by doing this or should I just stick to 10:30min/mi? Any advice would be great!

Well the experts know best but from my own experience...I was running really well up to about 11 miles and then started slowing down big time naturally. I think its because I'm just not fit enough yet to run 13.6 miles at a pace I'd like to run. So it all depends on how fit you are at the mileage you're running.
You could try it and obviously if you're not able for it then your body will start to slow itself down and it wont be that pleasant but you'll finish it I'm sure.

[miguelk]

Originally Posted by Dilbert75

Meant to post about this before: my physio recommended taking epsom salts baths to ease muscle tiredness / soreness. She said to get a tub of them (500g for €4.10) and put the required amount (100g) into a bath of water as hot as I can bear it and jump in for 20 mins. Had one on Wednesday night. Felt pretty good immediately afterwards - woke up in the morning after the best night's sleep ever, almost no remaining twinges in my calf. Don't know if it was a result of the stretching after my 10k run, the heat of the bath or the salts but something worked...

(The owner of the gym my wife goes to said it draws toxins out of your muscles, or something. Not sure of the accuracy of that but...)

Anyone around here looking to do the Clonmel half in a few weeks? Price goes up this week from €25 to €30.

Save a few €€ and ask your local pharmacy for a bucket of the stuff. They may have to order it but it would do you a long time so it's well worth it. Don't know the weight, 3 kg I'd say I get for €11.

Also don't forget to drink plenty of water before/after.

[ncmc]

Did my LSR of 12 miles yesterday, just didn’t feel like it on Saturday. I had a mini step back week last week, as I was doing week 5 of HH2 for the second time having being previously been up to week 9. Felt nice not to be increasing mileage for the first time in a few weeks. The heavens opened about half way through my run though, got absolutely soaked, even my runners and socks were soaked. Yuck. Not very pleasant, but no issues other than that.

Feels like an easy peasy week this week! LSR of only 9 miles (wouldn’t have been saying ‘only’ 6 weeks ago, it’s amazing how far we’ve all come

[miguelk]

Gave a high5 isogel a lash yesterday on my LSR (12 miles). No problems. Won't plan on taking them again although may try carrying the amount i need on an LSR. Couple of questions though please.

- Looking at last years thread, many people were taking 4 gels approx over the marathon. These isogels say take 1 every 20 mins...are the isogels different than normal gels that you've to take them more often, or is "every 20 minutes" to be ignored?

- Also, I took the ones with caffeine in them. If I do so on the day should I use all the same type, or save the caffeine ones as the last 1 or 2 gels. Or is it the case that once you take a caffeine isogel, better keep taking the caffeine for the rest of the race.

I used the ipod holder arm strap method, it held 2 of them, thought it'd hold more but they're pretty bulky. Could always tape a couple to the outside of it also. Worked for me anyway.

[Younganne]

Week 6

Hi Guys Another Stepback Week this week - make sure you don't add extra into this week as the Stepback weeks are vital for rest & recovery and for the psychological recovery too...miles really start creeping up from now on in......so enjoy the shorter weeks

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Total
rest	3m/5k	5m/8k, 2m/3k @PMP	3m/5k	rest	7m/11.5k	cross	18m/29.5k

For the midweek run, take a mile or two easy to warm up, then speed up to your planned marathon pace, before slowing down again for the final cooldown mile.
How is everyone getting on???

[snowman224]

10 mile LSR done yesterday.
Against all common sense/advice I played football last Thursday for the first time in a couple of years. The same sport that has put me on the operating table Twice! but I still can't resist.
I wont be playing again this side of the marathon but I'm delighted to have got through it without injury.
I did however have sever DOMS, which meant delaying my LSR till Sunday instead of Saturday. Was a really tough run to be honest, but i did it and have drawn a lot of confidence from it. Can imagine the final ten miles of the marathon may be similar - running with tired/sore legs.
Last km I was starting to get sloppy in my running form through tiredness but kept it together.
So thats it - no more excuses for signing up. I'm off to the DCM website right now....

Signed up.... no turning back now. !

[Younganne]

Originally Posted by miguelk

Gave a high5 isogel a lash yesterday on my LSR (12 miles). No problems. Won't plan on taking them again although may try carrying the amount i need on an LSR. Couple of questions though please.

- Looking at last years thread, many people were taking 4 gels approx over the marathon. These isogels say take 1 every 20 mins...are the isogels different than normal gels that you've to take them more often, or is "every 20 minutes" to be ignored?

- Also, I took the ones with caffeine in them. If I do so on the day should I use all the same type, or save the caffeine ones as the last 1 or 2 gels. Or is it the case that once you take a caffeine isogel, better keep taking the caffeine for the rest of the race.

I used the ipod holder arm strap method, it held 2 of them, thought it'd hold more but they're pretty bulky. Could always tape a couple to the outside of it also. Worked for me anyway.

Taking 1 gel every 20mins would lead to a very sick stomach....ye about 4/5 in a marathon would be pretty usual.... about every 6m/10k would get you through nicely!!!

I don't use the caffeine ones so i'm not sure how they would affect you, but if you are use to using them then there is no reason why you wouldn't use them on marathon day.

Everyone should make sure they know which gels they are going to use and have practiced carrying and taking them before Marathon day. At the marathon High 5 gels are the ones that are usually given out....
you can go online and buy different types and flavours if you are want to try out different ones. Most cycle stores do them and some of the larger Tesco do a few gels too!!

http://www.sub4.ie/energy-bars-gels-...8eaom4uamvile4

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/nutrition/

http://www.supplementsdublin.ie/inde...chk=1&Itemid=1

I have used the top two before with no problems...i haven't used the third site. Other might have other sites to buy from.... but heres a start!!!

[Steroo]

Hi All, I'm new & would like to join in. Nice to see you all giving so much support to one another. I'll start by answering the Questions on Page 1.

•Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!). Yes. Gold Coast Marathon in 2006 while travelling in Oz, just to add to the experience. hadn't a clue what I was doing. took me 5.18 & a lot of pain for many days! Want to do it right this time. Did very little since.
•Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? No problem if you do! - I take them (1 minute) on LSR's as I find it helps & I plan on doing the same at the water stations on the big day.
•How much training do you currently do? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant. - Roughly following teh Hal HIgdon plan like everyone else, and do some cycling. Did my 10 Mile LSR on Saturday & enjoyed. Did the Fingal 10K in 54.34 last week.
•What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? - If I do it in 4.20 ish I'll be very happy.
•How many days a week can you train? - usually 3/4 days.

Look forward to talking to you all ;-) Thanks
•Why are you running this marathon?

[Younganne]

Originally Posted by StephenRooney

Hi All, I'm new & would like to join in. Nice to see you all giving so much support to one another. I'll start by answering the Questions on Page 1.

•Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!). Yes. Gold Coast Marathon in 2006 while travelling in Oz, just to add to the experience. hadn't a clue what I was doing. took me 5.18 & a lot of pain for many days! Want to do it right this time. Did very little since.
•Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? No problem if you do! - I take them (1 minute) on LSR's as I find it helps & I plan on doing the same at the water stations on the big day.
•How much training do you currently do? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant. - Roughly following teh Hal HIgdon plan like everyone else, and do some cycling. Did my 10 Mile LSR on Saturday & enjoyed. Did the Fingal 10K in 54.34 last week.
•What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? - If I do it in 4.20 ish I'll be very happy.
•How many days a week can you train? - usually 3/4 days.

Look forward to talking to you all ;-) Thanks
•Why are you running this marathon?

Welcome on Board and we only have one rule here...
Enjoy your running!!

[Steroo]

Originally Posted by StephenRooney

Hi All, I'm new & would like to join in. Nice to see you all giving so much support to one another. I'll start by answering the Questions on Page 1.

•Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!). Yes. Gold Coast Marathon in 2006 while travelling in Oz, just to add to the experience. hadn't a clue what I was doing. took me 5.18 & a lot of pain for many days! Want to do it right this time. Did very little since.
•Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? No problem if you do! - I take them (1 minute) on LSR's as I find it helps & I plan on doing the same at the water stations on the big day.
•How much training do you currently do? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant. - Roughly following teh Hal HIgdon plan like everyone else, and do some cycling. Did my 10 Mile LSR on Saturday & enjoyed. Did the Fingal 10K in 54.34 last week.
•What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? - If I do it in 4.20 ish I'll be very happy.
•How many days a week can you train? - usually 3/4 days.

Look forward to talking to you all ;-) Thanks
•Why are you running this marathon?

And sorry I missed the last Question: My good friend Paddy (who might join up here also) had a sick daughter last year & Crumlin Hospital did amazing work & she is now fiished Chemo & on the road to recovery. He started runnign to deal with the stress. he lost 3 stone. now he is really getting into it so I suggested we try the marathon to raise funds for the Ward & after a few days he agreed! So that's good motivation for us both.

[slim4life]

Hey guys I just found this thread... I suppose the best thing to do is tell you about me first. I originally started running on January 7th 2011. I tried to run from a bustop to my house (around 1.8km). After 3 monutes I stopped and had to walk. It nearly killed me. SInce then I have lost 5 stone through running and I decided a few months ago to run the Dublin Marathon with a\ friend who has also lost around 3 stone through running.

My PB's are as follows:
5k= 19:52 (on a treadmill)..On road its around 21:00.
10k=47:00.

The longest distance I have done so far is 25km. This absolutely killed me I couldnt move for a week afterwards. Before thiis my longest run had been 16km once. I now see that this jump was far too big. At the moment I am doing around 30-40km per week. I originally set myself a goal of a sub 4 hour marathon but I would love to get closer to 3:30. I have never ran a competitive race. My intention is to pace myself throught the marathon and run solid 5 minute kilometres....but I would love some advise on this, anything at all would be great as I really dont know what to expect.

[Trampas]

Originally Posted by RayCun

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Thanks Ray. I will be running with you on the day and hopefully finishing just ahead