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Send in the Clowns - BAC 10K Challenge
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Congrats again Krusty, great to be able to have a little chat. I reckon the next 5k you will have a super time as when you passed me you just made it look easy, if I didn't know better I reckon you were hiding on that corner since the start and then jumped in
, you looked very strong, a credit to your training and possibly the mountain races 0 -
Congrats again Krusty, great to be able to have a little chat. I reckon the next 5k you will have a super time as when you passed me you just made it look easy, if I didn't know better I reckon you were hiding on that corner since the start and then jumped in, you looked very strong, a credit to your training and possibly the mountain races
Well done both you guys 19'25 and 19'04 respectively great stuff! Smashed the sub 20 barrier, next stop ... opening the same can of whoop ass on the sub 40 Nice report too Krusty 0 -
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Planned my last medium run - 10 miles up around the hills, but had to limp home after 3 miles. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, hope.
Summary: Miserable.0 -
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I don't know if I am justified in describing this as a race report, as I wasn't really racing. I think a more accurate description would be 'Connemarathon long slow run while other people are racing report'.
In the weeks leading up to the race I was having doubts as to whether or not I should take part in the Connemarathon due to shin problems. These issues persisted right until the start of the race. So, though the plan was to run the race almost a half hour slower than my planned pace in Edinburgh in eight weeks time I was still a little nervous before the starting gun starting bull-horn. Thankfully, a couple of miles into the race, these problems hadn't persisted, so I knew I was going to be ok to go the distance.
My buddies plan was to finish sub 3:45, so we figured we'd stick to a pace that was sub 8:23/mile, going a little quicker for the first 13 miles to bank some much needed minutes for the two hills in the second half, which we have run a number of times in the half marathons over previous years. So I dialed the pace into the Garmin, pinned some gels to my shorts, donned my boards AC singlet (with great pride :cool:) and after an efficient bus transfer, lined up at the start, with the other cold nervous marathoners.
While we were waiting for the kick-off, the route was cleared for an Ultra runner (known only as George) who pelted past all of us at a very brisk pace. I understand from other reports that he suffered later in the race, but he looked to be in fine form as he flew by. Then it was our time to go, and we settled into the rear of the marathon pack, deciding to take the strategy that we would pick off the field as the race went on. The weather was cool, and dry. Perfect for this kind of race. The first few miles passed uneventfully, with wonderful scenery and backdrops, as the runners settled into their respective paces. The pace was very comfortable for the two of us, as we chatted, joked and enjoyed the journey, with a slight head-wind. Water stations were well supplied and well-manned and exactly where they were supposed to be, which was great.
We were in great form as we arrived at Leenane, Lenaune, Leenaune, the half way point, and the views and pleasant down-hill really lifted the spirits. Soon afterwards we started picking of the back of the half-marathon field, and what a great bunch of people they were. Just as we had cheered on the Ultras and Marathoners in previous years, so they returned the favour in spades, giving us encouragement whenever they saw our marathon race numbers. Having run the half marathon the two previous years, we were now on familiar territory, on roads and hills we knew well, which helped greatly. As we arrived at the Hell of the West, I felt like I could run at this pace forever without ever needing to slow down. Having trained on far more substantial hills, 'the hell' felt like little more than a gentle climb. Running buddy was feeling the miles at this stage, but surrender was never an option, so he persisted, and I goaded him on, towards the finish line.
Some great support over the last two miles, we picked up the pace and sprinted together over the finish line.
So marathon number 3 is completed. Far from the fastest, but still, one of the most enjoyable. For those marathoners constantly striving for the next PB, I recommend taking a break at some stage, to go out and really enjoy a marathon. In future, I'd like to continue running 3 or 4 marathons a year, targeting only one or two of these for beating my PBs, and running the rest for the sheer joy of running in great surroundings, with generous fellow competitors.
These statistics aren't really mine but his, but here goes anyway:
1/2 Marathon Splits: 1:47 and 1:50 (which is very even, considering the hills).
Overall time: 3:38
Finish Place: around 104/474
My average heart rate: 148 (77%)
(Happy with this!)
Link to Motionbased
Now - back to the hard running. 69 Days left to Edinburgh!0 -
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I completely forgot to do a badge. Was too busy thinking of the beer after the race.I was kinda looking out for you after Leenane but didn' t see any sign of a Krusty Clown badge on the back of your t-shirt:) Were you dressed mostly in black and running with another guy dressed in black? 0 -
Good stuff KC! Quality lsr that will stand to you. Must be a great feeling to run a 'tough' marathon below your PMP and have the feeling of plenty of juice left in the tank for an attack at a pb Good sound advice about just doing some for the experience. No doubt you soak up much more of the atmosphere than you do with your ears pinned back
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Cross-posted from the Connemarathon thread:
Here's my photo diary from the race: http://irelandbygps.com/treks/connemara09/.
I'm thinking that Flickr or Locr might be a better medium for the photos, but at least you get a sense of where the photos were taken. Sorry for the poor quality of the photos, but I wasn't slowing down. I left the crappy photos in there too, for part of the experience. You can click on the blue pushpins for the full size images. 0 -
A big thank you Krusty for hauling me around the course .... I'm not sure whether it was the inspirational stories, the Rocky & Chariots of Fire theme songs or the fact that you were able to send emails and texts & take photo's while running beside me that drove me on more Really happy with the 3:38 time and hoping to learn a few things from the experienced runners on the thread. 0
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You're more than welcome.A big thank you Krusty for hauling me around the course .... I'm not sure whether it was the inspirational stories, the Rocky & Chariots of Fire theme songs or the fact that you were able to send emails and texts & take photo's while running beside me that drove me on more Really happy with the 3:38 time and hoping to learn a few things from the experienced runners on the thread. The next time we meet on the race circuit however, it will be every man for himself, elbows wind-milling, leg-tripping, desperate race to the finish-line! By the way, here's the elevation profile for your next race. I should be charging. 0 -
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Krusty_Clown wrote: »Hi mp, I'm hoping for 3:05-3:07. Pretty specific, but you gotta have a plan!
How's the ultra recovery? Are you still ultra-sore?
I will hopefully be less than an hour behind you then, so I expect a nice, cold pint of Coors waiting for me when I cross the finish line.
There has been a very surprising lack of soreness. My knee was still agony as I climbed into bed on sunday night but monday morning there was very little knee pain and my quads were fine and I mean FINE, no pain or stiffness at all :eek: "What is this madness?!" I thought! I spent most of monday sitting on my arse watching tv and began to get a little stiff yesterday afternoon, nothing too extreme so I walked it off today with the dogs(the worlds three best training partners). Still a bit of quad stiffness but nothing extreme, nothing like what I felt after my last marathon anyway. I'm thinking it might be down to the ice cold shower I was forced to have in the hotel following the ultra, I kid you not, there was no hot water. :rolleyes: The pros do go on and on about the benefits of ice baths so maybe that was it, either that or I'm just dead 'ard and feel no pain :cool:0 -
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