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    #422
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    5.06Km in 40:07 (7:56 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Legs were a bit stiff from yesterday and, to be honest, I didn’t quite have the motivation for anything longer, so 5Km it was. Even the pooch was still feeling it.


    Total this Week: 15.07Km
    Total this Month: 5.06Km
    Total this Year: 358.81Km
    Runs this Week: 2
    Runs 57 out of 150 days (38%)

    Average distance per run: 6.29Km
    Average runs per week: 2.51
    Average distance per week: 15.87Km


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    #423
    meathcountysec
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    6.97Km in 55:22 (7:56 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Not that I’m complaining :rolleyes: but the heat felt like I was running around inside an oven. Parts of the field are very sheltered and it was sweltering there, the rest was just good and hot. I pitied the pooch, all I could see of him was a great big long pink tongue:o dragging along the ground behind me.


    Total this Week: 22.04Km
    Total this Month: 12.03Km
    Total this Year: 365.78Km
    Runs this Week: 3
    Runs 58 out of 151 days (38.4%)

    Average distance per run: 6.30Km
    Average runs per week: 2.51
    Average distance per week: 15.87Km


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    #424
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    6.04Km in 43:02 (7:07 min/Km) Patrick Bell Memorial 5K, Bohermeen AC, Bohermeen, Co. Meath

    One of, if not, the most sociable races on the Meath running circuit. 800 odd racers, runners, trundlers and walkers. Serious nosh-up afterwards. Open-air turf fires, BBQ, tea, coffee, sambos, as much gold as you can eat!!

    It has become a bit of a victim of its own popularity really, with the start delayed for a second year due to the number of on-the –day entries.

    Still, the race itself, when it started was organised in the efficient manner to be expected from this club.

    The least I say about my own performance the better. Coming off a week where I had done zilch, nada, my mind was not in the right place at all and I found myself stopping to walk around the 4Km mark. Finished the 5K itself in 35:49, a new personal worst for the distance. I have only ever run a 5K slower, and that was deliberate when I accompanied my 15-year old daughter around the same course two years ago.




    Total this Week: 6.04Km
    Total this Month: 18.07Km
    Total this Year: 371.82Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 59 out of 160 days (36.8%)

    Average distance per run: 6.30Km
    Average runs per week: 2.55
    Average distance per week: 16.08Km


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    #425
    meathcountysec
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    6.01Km in 47:22 (7:53 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    This running lark has become a bit of a joke over the last while. The best-laid plans have come to nawt recently. Anything and everything has gotten in the way, to the extent that I felt I just had to get this run done in advance of the Braveheart 5K this (Friday) evening or risk a mind-meltdown similar to last Saturday in Bohermen.

    Any chance of producing a performance next week at Dunshaughlin are out the window. Tonight’s race is going to be an exercise of mind over matter. This time last year I was trotting through 10-mile runs with no bother.

    The only goal keeping me at this is trying to complete 12 out of the 13 legs of the Meath Running League (I was a DNS at my own race in March but will get a bye for that one as I was “running” the race). Tonight is 5 out of 6. I need 8 of 13 to be classified.




    Total this Week: 6.01Km
    Total this Month: 24.08Km
    Total this Year: 377.83Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 60 out of 165 days (36.3%)

    Average distance per run: 6.29Km
    Average runs per week: 2.55
    Average distance per week: 16.08Km


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    #426
    littlebug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,832 ✭✭✭littlebug


    MCS... you're out there running which ultimately is the most important thing. Don't sound like you're enjoying it much these days? Try leaving the watch at home....


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    #427
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    littlebug wrote: »
    MCS... you're out there running which ultimately is the most important thing. Don't sound like you're enjoying it much these days? Try leaving the watch at home....

    The problem has been that I haven’t been out there. :rolleyes: 5 runs in 3 weeks doesn’t make a habit, never mind a schedule. :o

    I’m still enjoying it when I do get out, just feeling more and more frustrated when I let “life” get in the way. Last year I had a bit more determination not to let the little stuff get in the way.

    Anyway, rant over. Braveheart 5K tonight. Tune in next week for another exciting instalment of MCS in Lycra. :D


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    #428
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    MCS I think I spotted you in Bohermeen. Were you wearing a Red Singlet with NEC on the back? I was wearing my boards singlet, I wasn't sure but I was too shy to go up and say 'Are you MCS off boards"? :p


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    #429
    meathcountysec
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    MCS I think I spotted you in Bohermeen. Were you wearing a Red Singlet with NEC on the back? I was wearing my boards singlet, I wasn't sure but I was too shy to go up and say 'Are you MCS off boards"? :p

    That were me. Hoping not to go the way of NEC myself, though!!


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    #430
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Race Report

    4.96Km in 36:01 (7:16 min/Km) Braveheart 5K Trail Run, Porchfields, Trim, Co. Meath

    A majorly-bigger than expected crowd turned up for this race. Last year about 300 ran, this year 493 crossed the finish line. Despite this the host club did a great job in getting the race started only 6 minutes late.

    The last time I had raced in this particular field was in a Meath Senior cross country a few years ago but this time the meanderings through the grassy knolls were of a less severe nature. With a few minutes of the off, the field (the runners, that is) was stretched out over a good 300 metres. I latched onto a group who were running steadily (read slowly) and stayed with them throughout. I wasn’t interested in pace or times, I just wanted to finish and see if I could enjoy the event. I succeeded in both goals. :)

    Any problems after the race can be ascribed to the unforeseen numbers, with bottlenecks getting through the finish chute and also into the tea tent.

    This running boom is really taking hold. All the Meath races to date have shown increased numbers.



    Total this Week: 10.97Km
    Total this Month: 29.04Km
    Total this Year: 382.79Km
    Runs this Week: 2
    Runs 61 out of 166 days (36.7%)

    Average distance per run: 6.27Km
    Average runs per week: 2.51
    Average distance per week: 15.76Km


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    #431
    meathcountysec
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    8.05Km in 1:04:17 (7:59 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath


    Nice easy run I didn’t put any pressure on myself, just trundled along listening to the radio. Enjoyable.


    Total this Week: 8.05Km
    Total this Month: 37.09Km
    Total this Year: 390.84Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 62 out of 170 days (36.4%)

    Average distance per run: 6.30Km
    Average runs per week: 2.45
    Average distance per week: 15.46Km


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    #432
    meathcountysec
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    6.05Km in 47:43 (7:53 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Another easy run. A bit of residual soreness yesterday from Tuesday’s run. Dunshaughlin 10K on Saturday. No target in mind, I just haven’t put in the miles.

    The problems I have been experiencing this year have their roots in the fall out from the marathon last year. The post-marathon injury induced lay-off, combined with the total lack of motivation post-race, has left me struggling just to string a couple of weeks of consistent training together. Any time I start to put pressure on the motivation disappears and I take any excuse not to get out for a run. Where to from here, I hear you chorus? I need to get consistency back so therefore I need to avoid feeling under pressure. I still enjoy running when I’m doing it. So I won’t be “racing” any races for the foreseeable. I’ll keep logging times and distances and the multi-various other stats but not during a run. Easy running, just as the good Lord intended, is the flavour of the month. The pace will come back if I can get consistent.





    Total this Week: 14.1Km
    Total this Month: 43.14Km
    Total this Year: 396.89Km
    Runs this Week: 2
    Runs 63 out of 172 days (36.6%)

    Average distance per run: 6.29Km
    Average runs per week: 2.45
    Average distance per week: 15.46Km


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    #433
    RayCun
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    meathcountysec wrote: »
    Another easy run. A bit of residual soreness yesterday from Tuesday’s run. Dunshaughlin 10K on Saturday.

    Keep an eye out for the Boards tops!


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    #434
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    RayCun wrote: »
    Keep an eye out for the Boards tops!

    I'll only see them if you are doing a lap of honour after :D


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    #435
    meathcountysec
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    Race Report

    10.03Km in 1:16:04 (7:35 min/Km) Dunshaughlin 10K, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath

    Arrived at Race HQ in plenty of time, collected my number and went back to the car for a snooze. :p

    Strolled out to the start. A couple of boardsies introduced themselves at the start line, good to see that there actually are real people behind these online personas. :)

    Race started promptly and we were off. A good crowd, approx 700.

    Ran a very conservative (i.e. slow) race. I was determined to run by effort and not by pace/time. Looking at the HR printout in Sporttracks I achieved this, with the pace slowing at the more challenging parts of the course but with the max HR never straying over 80% (avg 145bpm – 76%).

    Despite my tardiness in completing the course there was still a gansie load of food left in the Community Centre. :D

    Happy with my performance. :pac:




    Total this Week: 24.13Km
    Total this Month: 53.17Km
    Total this Year: 406.92Km
    Runs this Week: 3
    Runs 64 out of 174 days (36.7%)

    Average distance per run: 6.36Km
    Average runs per week: 2.43
    Average distance per week: 15.48Km


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    #436
    meathcountysec
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    8.03Kmin 1:03:10 (7:52 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Just glad to get this run done. The whole athletics community seems to be conspiring against me, what with championships, meetings, coaching, etc., etc……




    Total this Week: 8.03Km
    Total this Month: 61.2Km
    Total this Year: 414.95Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 65 out of 177 days (36.7%)

    Average distance per run: 6.38Km
    Average runs per week: 2.47
    Average distance per week: 15.72Km


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    #437
    meathcountysec
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    3.04Km in 25:03 (8:14 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    When the downpour stopped I took advantage and got out for a run after coaching. Heart wasn’t really in it but did it anyway.



    Total this Week: 3.04Km
    Total this Month: 3.04Km
    Total this Year: 417.99Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 66 out of 184 days (35.8%)

    Average distance per run: 6.33Km
    Average runs per week: 2.41
    Average distance per week: 15.32Km


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    #438
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Race Report

    6.08Km in 44:29 (7:19 min/Km) South O’Hanlon 5K, Senchelastown, Co. Meath

    Things weren’t looking great as I headed out for the race. It was tipping down during the whole drive over. To be fair to the weather the last wet race I ran in was 3 years ago.

    Had pre-entered so registration was a doddle. Waited in the car and timed my exit to the start line (about 1 Km from Race HQ) with what I thought was absolute perfection. Jogged out (0.91Km in 7:38), sheltered under the trees, and we were off at 4 minutes past the hour of 8 o’clock.

    The rain had eased off into a heavy drizzle as we ran back towards the HQ, passed it and turning left faced into the first of a couple of long drags. We crested the hill in Yellow Furze and started downhill for the next 1Km. Passed the start-line and back towards the finish at race HQ.

    5.17Km (according to Garmin) in 36:51 (7:08 min/Km)



    Total this Week: 9.12Km
    Total this Month: 9.12Km
    Total this Year: 424.07Km
    Runs this Week: 2
    Runs 67 out of 185 days (36.2%)

    Average distance per run: 6.32Km
    Average runs per week: 2.41
    Average distance per week: 15.32Km


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    #439
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Quick update on activity recently....


    Event/Activity|Date|Location;Distance|Comments
    Running;Race;Oldcastle|20/07/2011| Meath;5.39|St. Brigid’s AC 5K Road Race
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|26/07/2011| Athboy;3.9|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|28/07/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|01/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|02/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|03/08/2011| Athboy;3.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|04/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|05/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|08/08/2011| Athboy;6.1|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|09/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|10/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Littor|12/08/2011| Kerry;5.26|Training
    My Activities;Running;Littor|14/08/2011| Kerry;5.39|Training
    My Activities;Running;Littor|15/08/2011| Kerry;5.33|Training
    My Activities;Running;Littor|19/08/2011| Kerry;5.18|Training
    My Activities;Running;Littor|20/08/2011| Kerry;5.52|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|24/08/2011| Athboy;2.8|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|25/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    Running;Race;Skryne|26/08/2011|Meath;4.98|Tara AC 5K Road Race
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|28/08/2011| Athboy;5.9|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|29/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|30/08/2011| Athboy;6;;|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|31/08/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|01/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|02/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|05/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|06/09/2011| Athboy;8.2|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|08/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|09/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    Running;Race;Bohermeen|11/09/2011| Meath;8.04|Bohermeen AC 5 Mile Road Race
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|12/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training
    My Activities;Running;Fraine|13/09/2011| Athboy;5.0|Training


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    #440
    meathcountysec
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    8.99Km in 1:13:41 (8:12 min per Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    This was meant to be only 8Km but I miscounted the laps after taking shelter from a downpour. No wonder the last lap felt that bit harder. Furthest I’ve run since Dunshaughlin 10K last June.

    The slow return to form continues.



    Total this Week: 25.07Km
    Total this Month: 66.40Km
    Total this Year: 633Km
    Runs this Week: 4
    Runs 101 out of 259 days (38.9%)

    Average distance per run: 6.27Km
    Average runs per week: 2.70
    Average distance per week: 16.97Km


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    #441
    littlebug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,832 ✭✭✭littlebug


    Well hey :) you're back! I missed that post on Tuesday. I'd been wondering if you'd stopped altogether. Good to see a return to form!


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    #442
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    littlebug wrote: »
    Well hey :) you're back! I missed that post on Tuesday. I'd been wondering if you'd stopped altogether. Good to see a return to form!

    Thanks...

    I had a dawning realisation that to finish the Meath Running League I have to do 4 laps of Brendan Meade's field at the Star of the Sea AC Cross Country on Sunday 25th September :o Just the kick in the pants I needed to check in at Hotel Mojo :D It will be the hardest race/course of the year.

    Hope your recovery goes well. Use the time off running wisely, unlike me who had put on 10Kg since this time last year. Have just managed to lose 2.5Kg of that so far.


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    #443
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    19th September 2011 – 3rd November 2011

    Runs = 17
    Kms = 90.45
    Races = 1

    Total this Year: 717Km
    Runs this Week: 3
    Runs 118 out of 304 days (38.8%)

    Average distance per run: 6.07Km
    Average runs per week: 2.62
    Average distance per week: 15.93Km

    Took me 2 weeks to recover from Star of the Sea Cross Country :eek:


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    #444
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 37:43 (7:32 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Lovely morning for a trot. I’ve been conscious of not pushing on the distance but rather concentrating on getting out regularly, at least 4 times a week. The pace is coming back slowly.

    There is the Meath Senior Cross Country just before Christmas but I think I’d be mad to try and target it. The next race I do have in mind is the Raheny 5 Mile at the end of January. I missed it this year due to the flu (the real sort, none of yer man-flu nonsense :p ).

    In other news, my Garmin has departed for the great GPS sanctuary in the sky (appropriate really) and I’m using an analogue watch to time myself. With less mid-run feedback available I’m running by perceived effort. No harm really. The distances are measured by local knowledge of the club all-weather track.



    Total this Week: 20.04Km
    Total this Month: 20.04Km
    Total this Year: 722.01Km
    Runs this Week: 4
    Runs 119 out of 307 days (38.7%)

    Average distance per run: 6.06Km
    Average runs per week: 2.68
    Average distance per week: 16.0Km


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    #445
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 37:20 (7:27 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Another self-contained run, pace-wise. Nice easy effort, finishing up in the dark. Running without a Garmin is a bit of a blessing at the moment, the only downside being that the watch is difficult to see in the dark..


    Total this Week: 5.01Km
    Total this Month: 30.06Km
    Total this Year: 732.02Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 120 out of 308 days (38.9%)

    Average distance per run: 6.06Km
    Average runs per week: 2.68
    Average distance per week: 16.0Km


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    #446
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 36:23 (7:16 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Again an easy enough effort. Pace a tad faster than of late but that varies from day to day and run to run. Going in the right direction though.



    Total this Week: 10.02Km
    Total this Month: 35.07Km
    Total this Year: 737.03Km
    Runs this Week: 2
    Runs 121 out of 309 days (39.1%)

    Average distance per run: 6.06Km
    Average runs per week: 2.68
    Average distance per week: 16.0Km


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    #447
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 38:24 (7:40 min/km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Started out a bit easier on this one as I had it in mind to push on the distance. However, when it came to it, I just couldn’t motivate myself to take it around one more time.


    Total this Week: 15.03Km
    Total this Month: 40.08Km
    Total this Year: 742.04Km
    Runs this Week: 3
    Runs 122 out of 311 days (39.2%)

    Average distance per run: 6.06Km
    Average runs per week: 2.68
    Average distance per week: 16.0Km


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    #448
    meathcountysec
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    6.01Km in 44:54 (7:28 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Gave myself a good talking to before the start of this one hence the 6th lap of the field.


    Total this Week: 21.04
    Total this Month: 46.09
    Total this Year: 748.05Km
    Runs this Week: 4
    Runs 123 out of 314 days (39.2%)

    Average distance per run: 6.08Km
    Average runs per week: 2.72
    Average distance per week: 16.55Km


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    #449
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 35:54 (7:10 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Didn’t feel that fast. Delighted with it, anyway. :D


    Total this Week: 5.01
    Total this Month: 51.10
    Total this Year: 753.06Km
    Runs this Week: 1
    Runs 124 out of 315 days (39.3%)

    Average distance per run: 6.08Km
    Average runs per week: 2.72
    Average distance per week: 16.55Km


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    #450
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 37:25 (7:28 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Slower than yesterday but felt oh so much harder. Still another run in the bag and another step towards fitness taken. Rest day tomorrow.


    Total this Week: 10.02
    Total this Month: 56.11
    Total this Year: 758.07Km
    Runs this Week: 2
    Runs 125 out of 316 days (39.5%)

    Average distance per run: 6.08Km
    Average runs per week: 2.72
    Average distance per week: 16.55Km


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    #451
    meathcountysec
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    5.01Km in 38:20 (7:39 min/Km) Club Grounds, Frayne, Athboy, Co. Meath

    Not that great a run, despite the rest day yesterday.

    Total this Week: 15.03
    Total this Month: 61.12
    Total this Year: 763.08Km
    Runs this Week: 3
    Runs 126 out of 318 days (39.6%)

    Average distance per run: 6.08Km
    Average runs per week: 2.72
    Average distance per week: 16.55Km


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