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Mr Slow · 17-01-2011 11:12pm

claralara wrote: »

Took you a while. Typical.

claralara · 17-01-2011 11:15pm

dublogic wrote: »

"Are you hoping to do a 3.45? Is it your first?" This will be no. 4 (Dublin, Madrid & Berlin) and training on a 3:45 schedule however I'm not too worried about time. I focus on time in my training as it motivates me (I use the virtual partner on my garmin).

Was looking to do 3:45 for Berlin but enjoyed the crowd and just looking around at Berlin (had never been before) so much I stopped looking at my watch and finished at 3:56 which I was happy with.

Ah sure you're years ahead of me! I reckon if I can get through (and enjoy Conn) then I can pick a marathon to focus on time wise. Fair play in Berlin, I definitely want to do some races on far away lands over the next few years!

Mr Slow · 17-01-2011 11:20pm

claralara wrote: »

Ah sure you're years ahead of me! I reckon if I can get through (and enjoy Conn) then I can pick a marathon to focus on time wise. Fair play in Berlin, I definitely want to do some races on far away lands over the next few years!

I've Rome in my sights!

claralara · 17-01-2011 11:33pm

Right back to training momentarily - that's why we're here I suppose!

Sunday 17th Jan
- 5.46 miles - Av Pace 9.19
Met up with the group on their 10mile run and just did the first loop as a recovery after saturday. It was worth the trek over to the park for this because I definitely would have found an excuse not to do it otherwise!

Got the new timetable for the gym yesterday and there's a Pilates class on at 8.30 on Monday evenings which is a perfect time for me so Monday rest days are now Pilates days.

Week 3/14 - The Plan
Monday Pilates
Tuesday 4 miles
Wednesday 6 miles tempo (?!)
Thursday 4 miles
Friday Rest
Saturday LSR 10 miles (plus a short cool down :rolleyes:)
Sunday 40mins Cross

Monday 18th Jan
Pilates - first class ever - not really my thing but physio's orders! I think the whole yoga / pilates / meditation vibe completely bypassed me... can't imagine why...

Surely it's my personality to a tee?! Anyway the physio got it in one when she said I needed to work on my core - I couldn't be doing much more than 14 / 15 miles with the back the way it is.

claralara · 17-01-2011 11:39pm

mrslow wrote: »

I've Rome in my sights!

26.2 miles buzzing around in the Popemobile...it'd suit you!

digger2d2 · 18-01-2011 12:38am

mrslow wrote: »

I've Rome in my sights!

So did Bishop Brennan until he got kicked up the ar5e.......

''Crilly you pr1ck......."

Mr Slow · 18-01-2011 11:01am

claralara wrote: »

26.2 miles buzzing around in the Popemobile...it'd suit you!

Excuse me?, I was referring to the marathon:rolleyes: try to keep up dear.

claralara · 18-01-2011 8:26pm

mrslow wrote: »

Excuse me?, I was referring to the marathon:rolleyes: try to keep up dear.

And I was referring to the fact you'll probably need some sort of motorized vehicle to get you around the 26.2 hilly miles of Rome. Typical.

I'm still in work...it's going to be very very easy to talk myself out of these 4 miles tonight. :mad: Hmmm.

Mr Slow · 18-01-2011 8:29pm

claralara wrote: »

And I was referring to the fact you'll probably need some sort of motorized vehicle to get you around the 26.2 hilly miles of Rome. Typical.

I'm still in work...it's going to be very very easy to talk myself out of these 4 miles tonight. :mad: Hmmm.

If you turned up for 5 miles after running a rough half you can lash through 4!

rainbow kirby · 18-01-2011 8:30pm

claralara wrote: »

I'm still in work...it's going to be very very easy to talk myself out of these 4 miles tonight. :mad: Hmmm.

Out you go, it'll help to clear the head after a long day in work.

claralara · 18-01-2011 11:19pm

mrslow wrote: »

If you turned up for 5 miles after running a rough half you can lash through 4!

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Out you go, it'll help to clear the head after a long day in work.

Ok fine! I did it. Thanks Mom, thanks dad... you were right! :cool:

Tuesday 18th Jan
- 4.61 miles - Av Pace 9.02

Mumsy felt sorry for me being stuck in work late so she came in to collect me and like a good mumsy she brought me in a bag to leave in the gym so I can run into work tomorrow and get it out of the way early. This is the only good thing that has come out of living at home in a long time...

claralara · 19-01-2011 11:13am

Wednesday 19th Jan
- 7.19 miles – Av Pace 9.00

Thanks to mammy looking after me last night, I only had to run with a small backpack this morning. It was 6miles into the office where I dumped my bag and then did a mile-ish cool down around the block. Although I planned to do one 10minute mile as a cool down, the pace didn’t really drop at all once I lost the bag. As I’ve said before my run into work is handy enough – the first 3miles are fairly downhill and then it’s a flat run into town so even though a 9 min pace is good for me, it doesn’t mean that I was overly pushing it this morning. It was a nice enjoyable early run but my lower back is a little twingy now. I look forward to sitting a desk staring at a computer screen for the day as it tenses up even more..:rolleyes:

jcsmum · 19-01-2011 11:19am

Well done you! Beautiful morning for a run despite the chill in the air!

Mr Slow · 19-01-2011 11:24am

claralara wrote: »

I look forward to sitting a desk staring at a computer screen for the day as it tenses up even more, trying not to breathe in the smell of my own stale sweat:rolleyes:

:P

Mr Slow · 20-01-2011 12:55pm

claralara wrote: »

I look forward to sitting a desk staring at a computer screen for the day as it tenses up even more..:rolleyes:

Are you running the Raheny 5 mile?

claralara · 20-01-2011 4:23pm

mrslow wrote: »

Are you running the Raheny 5 mile?

I dunno...LSR is supposed to be 14miles that weekend. And unlike RK, I absolutely do not have it in me to run for an hour and a half and then run a 5 mile race to cool down...

I could do the race and then do a very easy 9 miles after... Hmmm.

I must also bear in mind that I will be consuming a few beverages on the night of Saturday 29th.

Decisions decisions. What does your book say on the matter?! :rolleyes:

Thursday 21st Jan
- 4.11 miles - Av Pace 8.49
Managed to sneak out at lunchtime for this because I knew I wouldn't do it later as I have people to meet and food and drink to consume! I had planned 4 easy 10 min miles but town is so flat I just went with it...Plus I had to get back to the desk and continue the trend of letting every muscle in my body seize up while I breath in the stench of my stale sweat*.

* It's a tactic - I'm hoping I get sent home early to take a shower as my presence ruins the productivity of everyone around me! Mwah ha ha ha!

Mr Slow · 20-01-2011 4:27pm

claralara wrote: »

I dunno...LSR is supposed to be 14miles that weekend. And unlike RK, I absolutely do not have it in me to run for an hour and a half and then run a 5 mile race to cool down...

I could do the race and then do a very easy 9 miles after... Hmmm.

I must also bear in mind that I will be consuming a few beverages on the night of Saturday 29th.

Decisions decisions. What does your book say on the matter?! :rolleyes:

Thursday 21st Jan
- 4.11 miles - Av Pace 8.49
Managed to sneak out at lunchtime for this because I knew I wouldn't do it later as I have people to meet and food and drink to consume! I had planned 4 easy 10 min miles but town is so flat I just went with it...Plus I had to get back to the desk and continue the trend of letting every muscle in my body seize up while I breath in the stench of my stale sweat*.

* It's a tactic - I'm hoping I get sent home early to take a shower as my presence ruins the productivity of everyone around me! Mwah ha ha ha!

My book says ' Don't be such a wimp - sign up or else' , Page 4 I think;)

rainbow kirby · 20-01-2011 4:39pm

claralara wrote: »

I must also bear in mind that I will be consuming a few beverages on the night of Saturday 29th.

LSR on Saturday then. :pac:

Mr Slow · 20-01-2011 4:50pm

claralara wrote: »

I absolutely do not have it in me to run for an hour while I breath in the stench of my stale sweat

You've done that on every run we've been on together, myself and Digger always stay up wind of you.:D

menoscemo · 20-01-2011 4:53pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

LSR on Saturday then. :pac:

That's waht I'll be doing. 20 on the saturday morning and the race the following day...hope it doesn't affect my performace too much.

ClaraLara, you could also do the LSR midweek/friday evening and be well rested for the race. Just swap the 5 miler for your midweek speed session...

Mr Slow · 20-01-2011 4:57pm

menoscemo wrote: »

That's waht I'll be doing. 20 on the saturday morning and the race the following day...hope it doesn't affect my performace too much.

ClaraLara, you could also do the LSR midweek/friday evening and be well rested for the race. Just swap the 5 miler for your midweek speed session...

You can't use yourself as an example, the rest of us are only mortal.

digger2d2 · 20-01-2011 9:23pm

claralara wrote: »

I must also bear in mind that I seize up while I breath in the stench of my stale sweat)

mrslow wrote: »

You've done that on every run we've been on together, myself and Digger always stay up wind of you.:D

She really didn't look the type but you never do know....;)

claralara · 21-01-2011 10:20am

mrslow wrote: »

Myself and Digger always try to stay up ahead of you but we're just not good / fast / talented enough to keep up with you. Tear.

digger2d2 wrote: »

She really didn't look the sub 2.45 marathon type but you never do know.... lesson learned, never judge a book by its cover. In any event I quite enjoy running behind her... I can learn alot from that gazelle-like running form she has

Cheer lads but flattery will get yee nowhere!!

Mr Slow · 21-01-2011 10:24am

claralara wrote: »

Cheer lads but lying to myself is getting me nowhere!!

shels4ever · 21-01-2011 11:11am

All advise on the race is grand you could move your week around to get the long run done mid week and race the weekend but I'd skip the race as get the long run done on Sat then enjoy the beers sat night . Marathon is your A race and you don't really need to race the 5 miles now. Stick to your training plan there will be lots more races

p.s
I don't usually listen to my own advise.

Mr Slow · 21-01-2011 3:16pm

I just wanted to highlight this

claralara wrote: »

A title to motivate the stubbornness within – I do not want to fail on this.

Connemarathon – 14 weeks. It’ll be my first time running in Connemara. It’ll be my first marathon. Will it be the biggest mistake I’ve ever made? Hopefully not. I’ve decided to buck up and commit 100% as I will have only myself to blame if it all goes to pot. So from now on I will train hard, I will eat better, I will drink less alcohol and more water and I will complete Connemara with a desire to run again and not the wish to hang up my runners.

I hope that this time 14 weeks, the discipline will have paid off and the regrets will be nil!

in light of this

claralara wrote: »

I could do the race and then do a very easy 9 miles after... Hmmm.

I must also bear in mind that I will be consuming a few beverages on the night of Saturday 29th.

claralara · 21-01-2011 8:38pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

LSR on Saturday then. :pac:

menoscemo wrote: »

That's waht I'll be doing. 20 on the saturday morning and the race the following day...hope it doesn't affect my performace too much.

ClaraLara, you could also do the LSR midweek/friday evening and be well rested for the race. Just swap the 5 miler for your midweek speed session...

shels4ever wrote: »

All advise on the race is grand you could move your week around to get the long run done mid week and race the weekend but I'd skip the race as get the long run done on Sat then enjoy the beers sat night . Marathon is your A race and you don't really need to race the 5 miles now. Stick to your training plan there will be lots more races

p.s
I don't usually listen to my own advise.

Cheers for the helpful advice lads.
I'll definitely do my LSR Friday or Saturday anyway and then see how I feel about Sunday. I wouldn't be going for a PB in any event. Shels makes a good point about the Marathon - I must not lose sight! I'll show up to give y'all an aule clap regardless

mrslow wrote: »

My book says ' Don't be such a wimp - sign up or else' , Page 4 I think;)

As useless as always...:rolleyes:

Mr Slow · 21-01-2011 9:05pm

maria74 · 21-01-2011 11:57pm

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mrslow wrote: »

I just wanted to highlight this

in light of this

WOW thats some motivating sideliners you have there Clara...no hiding now!!!:D

claralara · 22-01-2011 2:19pm

Cheeky opinionated beggar or motivating sideliner... it depends on the form on any given day I suppose...

Saturday 22nd Jan
- 14.79 miles - Av Pace 9.37
Group run in the park this morning. Got bullied challenged over and above my planned 10 miles to make this my longest run to date. My bullying helpful coaches twisted my rubber elbow to do 10 next week instead and run the Raheny 5. Surprise surprise - I agreed! So a bit of a reshuffle for next week!

Lower back's a little sore still - I must do my physio exercises next week!! Bold.

Beer time!!!

Mr Slow · 22-01-2011 2:29pm

claralara wrote: »

Cheeky opinionated beggar or motivating sideliner... it depends on the form on any given day I suppose...

Saturday 22nd Jan
- 14.79 miles - Av Pace 9.37
Group run in the park this morning. Got bullied challenged over and above my planned 10 miles to make this my longest run to date. My bullying helpful coaches twisted my rubber elbow to do 10 next week instead and run the Raheny 5. Surprise surprise - I agreed! So a bit of a reshuffle for next week!

Lower back's a little sore still - I must do my physio exercises next week!! Bold.

Beer time!!!

I suppose you deserve a few after today, as much as it kills me.....well done, you finished very strong!...................odour wise:D

claralara · 24-01-2011 8:20pm

mrslow wrote: »

I suppose you deserve a few after today, as much as it kills me.....QUOTE]

I deserved a few...I did not deserve what ensued for the remainder of the weekend :eek: I can safely say that I have put away in or around 12,000 calories in the last 72 hours...:o

I have to shame myself and admit that I didn't do my cross training session yesterday. Nor am I going to Pilates tonight I'm exhausted so having a very early night in anticpation of a successful week's training!

Week 4 / 14
Monday Pilates
Tuesday 4miles
Wednesday 7miles
Thursday 4miles
Friday LSR 10miles
Saturday Rest
Sunday Raheny 5

Step back week with the LSR this week and planning on doing it before Friday to give the legs a rest before Sunday. I can't believe I let that shower talk me into it!! 'Easy target' comes to mind :pac:

chinguetti · 24-01-2011 10:13pm

Use Raheny to get used to the race day stuff and ignore the time you do. You're in training for a marathon so you will only be getting into your stride and feeling comfortable at the end which is the norm. It will be a good speed session as well so it will be a nice adventure.

'That shower' are indeed a danger crowd. I'ld wear headphones when running with them in future:D

Mr Slow · 25-01-2011 2:58pm

chinguetti wrote: »

'That shower' are indeed a danger crowd. I'ld wear headphones when running with them in future:D

Or a snood;)

RayCun · 25-01-2011 3:11pm

chinguetti wrote: »

'That shower' are indeed a danger crowd.

Suddenly I have a vision of the other runners in the park warning each other away from 'that lot' :eek:

rainbow kirby · 25-01-2011 3:13pm

RayCun wrote: »

Suddenly I have a vision of the other runners in the park warning each other away from 'that lot' :eek:

What can I say, we're a bad influence :pac:

Mr Slow · 25-01-2011 3:21pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

What can I say, we're a bad influence :pac:

All I remember is encouragement and facilitation, plus her training partners got her to run farther than she ever has before. Some people are just never happy!;)

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 2:28pm

No sign of Claralara! I'd say she's given up on this marathon lark:D

rainbow kirby · 26-01-2011 2:29pm

mrslow wrote: »

No sign of Claralara! I'd say she's given up on this marathon lark:D

It's called a "rest day", yeesh :pac:

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 2:42pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

It's called a "rest day", yeesh :pac:

Wait for it, there'll be a post later along the lines of 'Roysh, so myself, Antonius and Trinian went out for a Heino last night and there was this loike northsider on his toblerone loike, I mean, for sure we have a multinational culture now loike but I don't want them there when I'm at the drinklink on my rest day.....':D

RayCun · 26-01-2011 2:49pm

Northsiders are fine - they have a DART and everything. It's the Westies you have to watch...

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 2:50pm

RayCun wrote: »

Northsiders are fine - they have a DART and everything. It's the Westies you have to watch...

Now is probably a good time to remind you I'm not a Dub!;)

RayCun · 26-01-2011 2:54pm

mrslow wrote: »

Now is probably a good time to remind you I'm not a Dub!;)

I know, Limerick isn't it :eek:
No wonder the other runners keep away...

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 3:01pm

RayCun wrote: »

I know, Limerick isn't it :eek:
No wonder the other runners keep away...

Careful now Ray or you'll be checking under the car with a mirror in the morning:)

RayCun · 26-01-2011 3:39pm

Just ordered a new singlet for my marathon training long runs...

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 3:42pm

Any use for head shots?:cool:

digger2d2 · 26-01-2011 3:56pm

RayCun wrote: »

Just ordered a new singlet for my marathon training long runs...

Do they do them in luminous yellow Ray?

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 5:06pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

Do they do them in luminous yellow Ray?

:cool:

maria74 · 26-01-2011 5:30pm

Clara..bad news your thread has been hijacked (again)......

Mr Slow · 26-01-2011 5:37pm

maria74 wrote: »

Clara..bad news your thread has been hijacked (again)......

Leave these threads alone and they take on a life of their own;) I still think someone should go look for her though.:)

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