Group Training Sessions - Where & When

shels4ever

Hi all,

I think there was a thread for this somewhere before but can't seem to find it.

If anyone is up for meeting up for some sessions in the park would be handy to post here.

Looking to get a Fartlek session going or what ever session people like. Fartlek would be hany as you can mix up distance etc to include all levels.

I'm usually in Pheonix park on a Sat and Sunday morning depending on races ets.

Woddle

I was thinking the same thing myself last night but I was thinking in respect of BAC. I think a meet and train kind of thing in the phoenix park or maybe even some hilly run in Wicklow once every 2 to 4 weeks would be a great team bonding exercise and give the club a bit more of an intimate feel.

stmochtas

I would be well on for that especially the Phoenix park as sometimes access to a car can be an issue and I can cycle to there.

First of all I have got to get this leg of mine sorted, stiff as a board today. :mad::(

shels4ever

Woddle wrote: »

I was thinking the same thing myself last night but I was thinking in respect of BAC. I think a meet and train kind of thing in the phoenix park or maybe even some hilly run in Wicklow once every 2 to 4 weeks would be a great team bonding exercise and give the club a bit more of an intimate feel.

Yep was thinking to post it as a BAC session but would like to have it open to everyone also , No harm in having more people at the session / Sessions. Maybe in the Summer / Late Spring we can get a track session goiing somewhere but that would depend on numbers etc.

Woddle

Hey Shels I would be on for a track session once a week now if your into it. We could arrange an evening during the week or a Sat morning but racing might interfere and I would like to organise something that would never change and be a regular thing. What you think

shels4ever

For me at the moment I would find it hard to fit it into my program in the next 4 months. Unless a Tuesday morning / Early afternoon session of 800-1200 is of use to you.

I've changed the way I work so I can train on mondays and Tuesday.

Bambaata

is it ok to tag along for those not involved with the club? I would be interested so i can get some consistency into my running sessions! I currently cycle every Saturday morning so i cant make that but any other time is fine.

Woddle

No worries Shels, Tuesdays would nearly suit as I'm free from 9:15 till 11:30 but thats based on being around Rathfarnham, and I don't think that would suit you coming all the way over from Raheny area but if you have a change of plan even on the spur of the moment let me know.

Woddle

Bambaata wrote: »

is it ok to tag along for those not involved with the club? I would be interested so i can get some consistency into my running sessions! I currently cycle every Saturday morning so i cant make that but any other time is fine.

I wouldn't see a problem with that at all, the more the merrier , all we need is a bit more interest and Shels to pick a date.

chinguetti

Plan on doing the Cork Marathon in June so sorting out my training plan at present and i will be doing me speed sessions so let me know when a decision is made.

On a related theme, if anyone would be round for doing long runs on a Sunday in the Park from mid February on, twould be great to have someone to run with. Thanks

RacoonQueen

I'd be up for it. I'm usually in the park on Saturdays and/or Sundays except when I'm at Leeds matches. Be good to get some sessions together with others, I've always trained on my own mind so dunno how I'd like running with others.

chinguetti - theres a few of us training for Connemarama, Edinburgh and Cork(Edinburgh is on the day before Cork) so I'm sure there'll be some looking to do long runs in/from February. My last Connermara long run will be the last weekend of February have it in my diary for Sunday the 29th as I'm in Leeds on the Saturday, but the training plan I'm using as my guide for between Connemara and Edinburgh has two 20 milers in it.

Peckham

Shall we just pick a Saturday morning in early-January and get out for a long run around the park?

How about Saturday 10th? We could meet early and head out for whatever people want to do...personally I'd be only up for 10 or so miles (at most) at that stage.

RacoonQueen

Peckham wrote: »

Shall we just pick a Saturday morning in early-January and get out for a long run around the park?

How about Saturday 10th? We could meet early and head out for whatever people want to do...personally I'd be only up for 10 or so miles (at most) at that stage.

Noooooo I'll be in Leeds. :P

shels4ever

Peckham wrote: »

Shall we just pick a Saturday morning in early-January and get out for a long run around the park?

How about Saturday 10th? We could meet early and head out for whatever people want to do...personally I'd be only up for 10 or so miles (at most) at that stage.

Sounds like a good idea, But I'll prob run in the park on Sundays in Jan as there are a few races on the 10th 17th. Long runs will kick in for me First week in Feb.

Woddle

Peckham wrote: »

Shall we just pick a Saturday morning in early-January and get out for a long run around the park?

How about Saturday 10th? We could meet early and head out for whatever people want to do...personally I'd be only up for 10 or so miles (at most) at that stage.

I'm with you we should just pick a day and who ever turns up, turns up. The only thing about Saturdays is the Bhaa races. Would Sundays be possible.

chinguetti

Woddle wrote: »

I'm with you we should just pick a day and who ever turns up, turns up. The only thing about Saturdays is the Bhaa races. Would Sundays be possible.

I think just say its starting on a particular Saturday or Sunday in Feb (you could do both days if people can attend) and take it from there. Everyone would be in different parts of their training plans for whichever event they are doing but it might be good and would be a bit of a change from an Ipod. Always train on my own and would be good to know if i'm on the right track.

rainbow kirby

Sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm too slow and not fit enough to train with pretty much anyone else on here!

shels4ever

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm too slow and not fit enough to train with pretty much anyone else on here!

I wouldnt say that now , you can make some good session with a mix of people.

RacoonQueen

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm too slow and not fit enough to train with pretty much anyone else on here!

Don't be silly, everyone is going to be used to training at a different pace to everyone else. Thing about training with others is you'll push yourself to run that little bit faster so you'll be able to keep up, you'd probably find that in no time, you'd be keeping up with little effort.

There would probably be some people who'd zoom ahead and a few who stay behind.

shels4ever

Anyone in the park tomorow morning i'll be doing an easy 10 mile at 10 am.

christeb

Sounds tempting Shels but I have a few crappy exams next week that I should devote some attention to.

Away for a few weeks next week - I'm back and ready for action on Jan 31st, so will be up for any Park sessions then. Can't let you guys get too far ahead of me

shels4ever

If anyone is up for a run on sunday I'll be doing a very easy run from Pheonix park maybe 5-6 miles.

ecoli

Hey shels
I am unavailable this sunday however i would be interested in doin the odd run in the future. Mail me if you would be interested

shels4ever

Will be in Pheonix park this Sunday at 10 am . If anyone wants to join me. Will be an easy run . I'll be doing about 8 miles but will make it a 4 mile loops on grass.

stmochtas

shels4ever wrote: »

Will be in Pheonix park this Sunday at 10 am . If anyone wants to join me. Will be an easy run . I'll be doing about 8 miles but will make it a 4 mile loops on grass.

As planned I will be there if the week goes well.

thirstywork

anyone fancy session thur?

ecoli

what kinda session you got in mind? we talking am or pm? just i working from 3

shels4ever

ecoli wrote: »

what kinda session you got in mind? we talking am or pm? just i working from 3

I'll be doing a about 8 miles but can split it up into a lap or two depending on who wants to come. Was thinking 10am.

robinph

Can't do Sunday this week myself, but might be tempted along some other time for a change of scenery for a plod around.

ecoli

Shels sounds good count me in nice to get out of my local park every once in a while

uglyjohn

thirstywork wrote: »

anyone fancy session thur?

i might be interested....go on...

RacoonQueen

Summer will be a perfect time to get some of these going actually. I'd definitely be interested in running with others once my injury clears up.

robinph

uglyjohn wrote: »

i might be interested....go on...

+1

Racing Flat

thirstywork wrote: »

anyone fancy session thur?

You could always run the 5 mile in Malahide as a training run...

Ger the man

I was made redundant about 2 months ago and use running to take my mind off it. Ive done a few 8k/10ks and the goal is the Dublin marathon. I run in the park all the time starting from the cross and usually do about 10ks over 45-50 mins. Im available to meet any day from about 2pm onwards.

Cheers

ecoli

shels4ever wrote: »

I'll be doing a about 8 miles but can split it up into a lap or two depending on who wants to come. Was thinking 10am.

Im afraid i have to cancel got called up to do national leagues for the club sunday and as a result had to swap my shift to the morning to get the time off on sunday sorry bout that. Another time maybe

uglyjohn

so who is up for a group session tomorrow?

shels4ever

ecoli wrote: »

Im afraid i have to cancel got called up to do national leagues for the club sunday and as a result had to swap my shift to the morning to get the time off on sunday sorry bout that. Another time maybe

No problem , there will be many more day,.

robinph

uglyjohn wrote: »

so who is up for a group session tomorrow?

Me.

uglyjohn

i live in blackrock but im staying over in rathgar tonight so its easier than usual for me to make it to the pheonix park. is there somewher secure i can leave a bag and lock my bike?
i'd be up for meeting early...9:30 or so. does that suit?

Roddy23

I was going to go for a run at 11am this Sunday in the Park, but there's some family day out that starts around that time up there.

I'm now looking at heading up about 9am, as I'd like to get in and out, before half of Dublin descend on the park.

Running Bing

Wont be able to make it this Sunday but I would definitely be up for it any other Sunday.

stmochtas

Thursday 11/6/2009



Sunday 14/6/2009
Location in Park:?
Time: 10am
Session: 8 miles easy
Stmochtas
Shels4ever


Just add your name and the details if you are starting or attending a session.

robinph

uglyjohn wrote: »

i live in blackrock but im staying over in rathgar tonight so its easier than usual for me to make it to the pheonix park. is there somewher secure i can leave a bag and lock my bike?
i'd be up for meeting early...9:30 or so. does that suit?

Only on two wheels myself as well, although mine have a 50cc engine attached, so don't have any space to offer to lock a bag away unfortunately. I think aiming for 10am would suit me slightly better, but only becasue 9:30 sounds too early in the morning.

silverside

I'll definitely be on for runs in Phoenix Park (fartlek / hills or just regular long runs). My knee is niggling so will probably leave it for a week or so though.

Thanks for starting the thread, its a great idea.

uglyjohn

robinph wrote: »

Only on two wheels myself as well, although mine have a 50cc engine attached, so don't have any space to offer to lock a bag away unfortunately. I think aiming for 10am would suit me slightly better, but only becasue 9:30 sounds too early in the morning.

i think i can do away with the need for a bag altogether. where can we leave the bikes? i'll probably be there a bit before you.

robinph

Well being on two wheels we can pretty much park anywhere once there is something solid for you to lock yours to. Makes no difference to me which end of the park we start at though.

uglyjohn

i'll send you a pm.

nerraw1111

Is there anywhere safe to lock your bike in the Phoenix Park?

RacoonQueen

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Is there anywhere safe to lock your bike in the Phoenix Park?

It should be fine locked to any pole or railing. I've locked mine there many times while I've been racing.

nerraw1111

RacoonQueen wrote: »

It should be fine locked to any pole or railing. I've locked mine there many times while I've been racing.

Yeah, should be fine :lol

Any areas safer than others?