No rest for the wicked....

aero2k

Hi all,

Just signed up for the Jingle bells 5k and the Aware 10k. The more cynical among you may say - "Ha, they're much shorter that last Monday's little oddessy, why bother?", and the more forensically minded will have trawled through my race report (perhaps fortified by alcohol, caffeine, or stronger substances...) and noticed that I live beside the park, and so I'm just going for a couple of training runs.
Still, I thought it might help get the legs going again.
Has anyone else entered any races since crossing the finishing line on Monday?

tunney

If you do them at the same pace as Monday then why bother indeed.
Otherwise why not.

elvis jones

The Aware 10k is going to be my 1st run !

Just step across me:D

hunnymonster

For the first time this year, I'm not racing from one event to another and I intend to keep it that way (for a while at least!). Good idea to have something planned though. Rest is important, but too much of a good thing isn't

aero2k

tunney wrote: »

If you do them at the same pace as Monday then why bother indeed.
Otherwise why not.

Tunney places himself firmly in the cynical camp:D
On 5th April this year I ran 42:50 for the Bupa Great Run 10k. I was still feeling shattered after my DCM '08 effort. It was the first real step on the road to DCM '09.
On Monday I got to 10k in 42:19, and 30k in 2:07:02, so I'm pretty sure any 10k split I could take out of the race would be quicker than my Great run pace.
As always I'll prepare to the best of my ability, and run to my limit on the day, and the time will be what the clock says at the finish.
Why bother? Well, I want something to aim for. At the moment the aim is just to be in shape to race the 5k and 10k, as I get closer I'll have a think about the time. If I run 42:50 for the 10k as the start of another training/racing cycle leading to a sub 3 marathon, then I'll be very happy indeed, even if it's nowhere near your PB.:pac:

HardyEustace

I signed up for the Aware 10k and the Athenry 10k. Time to get serious about getting faster.:)

tunney

aero2k wrote: »

Tunney places himself firmly in the cynical camp:D

Well I'm planning on walking it, and no one dare belittle my time of 1:30

aero2k wrote: »

Why bother? Well, I want something to aim for. At the moment the aim is just to be in shape to race the 5k and 10k, as I get closer I'll have a think about the time. If I run 42:50 for the 10k as the start of another training/racing cycle leading to a sub 3 marathon, then I'll be very happy indeed, even if it's nowhere near your PB.:pac:

Why bother? My point was if you can do a marathon at this pace then why bother doing a 10km at the same pace. Challenge yourself. Hurt. Feel the pain and embrace it. Welcome it into your heart as a friend.
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aero2k wrote: »

As always I'll prepare to the best of my ability, and run to my limit on the day, and the time will be what the clock says at the finish.

This is what I mean with the "Otherwise why not", if you're going to do the 10km properly then why not do it and enjoy it.

As for my pb its pretty sh!te, but then again i'm not a runner. (i'm not anything really or sold I'm told regularly on here )

tommykb

Heading for the Crookstown Motorway 10K on Saturday 7th November - should just about be getting down the stairs normally again by that stage! Any DCM finishers going - wear the finisher shirt and I can come and bore you with my tale of 26.2!

DustyBin

tunney wrote: »

... As for my pb its pretty sh!te, but then again i'm not a runner. (i'm not anything really or sold I'm told regularly on here )

How about this:



Or maybe this:



:D

sideswipe

aero2k wrote: »

Hi all,

Just signed up for the Jingle bells 5k and the Aware 10k. The more cynical among you may say - "Ha, they're much shorter that last Monday's little oddessy, why bother?", and the more forensically minded will have trawled through my race report (perhaps fortified by alcohol, caffeine, or stronger substances...) and noticed that I live beside the park, and so I'm just going for a couple of training runs.
Still, I thought it might help get the legs going again.
Has anyone else entered any races since crossing the finishing line on Monday?

I was thinking of asking a similar question areo2k. This time last year I drank and smoked too much, I gave up smoking and reduced drinking (gave it up for a month pre DCM) I am now addicted to running!!!
The thing is I don't know what I should be doing next as I have zero background in running. I've only ever done 2 races (Dublin half 1:53 and DCM 4:21) I was thinking of the Waterford Half but reading this post now I'm thinking the smaller distances would be good for keeping me going over the winter till I can get cracking on a spring marathon.
Is there specific training plans for 5 & 10k races, and how do you work out a pace for them.

aero2k

tunney wrote: »

Why bother? My point was if you can do a marathon at this pace then why bother doing a 10km at the same pace. Challenge yourself

After this morning's (coincidentally approx 10k) run hobble, I think it will be a challenge at any pace.

tunney wrote: »

Hurt. Feel the pain and embrace it. Welcome it into your heart as a friend.

I've been doing all of that since mile 23 on Monday.:)

tunney wrote: »

As for my pb its pretty sh!te, but then again i'm not a runner.

I think I'm safe in saying it's better than my 39:58, set in '83, after 4 weeks training. I might have a crack at that time...I suspect my gait doesn't in any way correspond with your definition of running!

Git101

After DCM 08 I developed a foot injury and decided the best thing to do would be to rest it, drink Guinness and eat sh1te, so I did that for half of November, all of December and half of January. When i started back running I was 6-7kg heavier and it was all on the belly and several chins.

Bearing that in mind I signed up for the Crookstown motorway 10k and I'll probably do the Aware 10k also..anything to keep the blubber in check, it took months to get back to my previous weight...

tommykb wrote: »

Heading for the Crookstown Motorway 10K on Saturday 7th November - should just about be getting down the stairs normally again by that stage! Any DCM finishers going - wear the finisher shirt and I can come and bore you with my tale of 26.2!

I may just wear the T shirt..... I'll see your tale and raise you 1 tall story and 2 fibs

christeb

Does a 2mile race count? If so, then I ran one last night!

2 days after DCM, legs were pretty tight but it felt good to give them a decent spin out. I was registered for the whole race series so I thought why not. Ran 12.10, 30 secs off my pb but it still felt good.

Plan is the BHAA Beach Race, the Intermediate XC and the 2 races mentioned by the op too. Next major goal is the Raheny 5 (hopefully I'll be in sub 30 min shape by then)

RacoonQueen

I'll be doing aware will miss jingle bells again this year for a trip to Leeds.

elvis jones

I'm just after seeing the Jingle Bells one, hmmmm i might do that. 5k ?

It might be best to do a 5k before a 10k.

sarsfieldsrock

I will do the Aware but will miss the Jingle bells as Im off to Lyon / St Etienne for that one.

louthandproud

Anyone know what distance is the BHAA Beach race on Nov 14th?

gerard65

louthandproud wrote: »

Anyone know what distance is the BHAA Beach race on Nov 14th?

6k. An out and back course.

rainbow kirby

I'm thinking about doing the Jingle Bells 5k, and would like to do the Aware 10k, but not sure if I can justify doing 2 races at exam time.

To be perfectly honest I'm absolutely itching to get back running, but since walking still hurts I should wait a bit...

nomadic

I'm gonna do both too. 2 guaranteed PB's

gerard65

The next planned races are:
14th Nov- BHAA beach race dollymount
28th or 29th Nov - XC
5th Dec - Jingles Bells 5k
12th Dec - Aware 10k.
I like racing:D

elvis jones

Anything in Jan ?

gerard65

elvis jones wrote: »

Anything in Jan ?

Usually a couple of BHAA XC, but there dos'nt seem to be alot on the calanders at the moment. You can check here for updates:
www.runireland.com

Ol' Donie

Can anyone tell me how much the jingle bells and aware ones are? Thanks a million.

smmoore79

gerard65 wrote: »

The next planned races are:
14th Nov- BHAA beach race dollymount
28th or 29th Nov - XC
5th Dec - Jingles Bells 5k
12th Dec - Aware 10k.
I like racing:D

Can anyone do that Nov XC or do you need to be in a club??

RacoonQueen

Are they both on Saturdays this year? Isn't Jingle Bells usually a Sunday? Why did they have to change I can usually drag myself around the course after arriving home from Leeds at midnight the night before.

smmoore79

Deffo down for Aware 10km run but may also do the BHAA beach run in Nov 09. Found myself looking at 10km Hal Higdon training plans today(instead of working!!)..

gerard65

smmoore79 wrote: »

Can anyone do that Nov XC or do you need to be in a club??

The one on the 28th is a BHAA and you can enter on the day - no need for membership- details - www.bhaa.ie
The 29th is the inters xc and you need to be a member of an Athletics Ireland registered club.

Krusty_Clown

tommykb wrote: »

Heading for the Crookstown Motorway 10K on Saturday 7th November - should just about be getting down the stairs normally again by that stage! Any DCM finishers going - wear the finisher shirt and I can come and bore you with my tale of 26.2!

I'll be there, this time without the big yellow balloon. Training hasn't been great though, due to work commitments, so will be revising my target down-wards.

Pherekydes

aero2k wrote: »

Has anyone else entered any races since crossing the finishing line on Monday?

I'll run the GOAL mile on Christmas Day. Hey, it's a whole mile, and it's flat out the whole way.

I didn't run the DCM. I suppose I could cross the finish line this weekend at some stage. Will that do?

On a serious note, I'd love to aim for a few longer races, so the Jingle Bells 5k is on my radar.

Yoda08

HAHA just read up on Santa Dash.. must get me some of that 10k santa sweat! just signed up for it!

aero2k

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how much the jingle bells and aware ones are? Thanks a million.

€16 online for the Jingle Bells incl €1 credit card fee. (Charity is Debra)
€20 online for the Aware.

Ol' Donie

Cool, thanks aero2k, i'll hopefully sign up for these.

spurscormac

aero2k wrote: »

€16 online for the Jingle Bells incl €1 credit card fee. (Charity is Debra)
€20 online for the Aware.

I take it both these races are in or around Dublin?

Haven't run any marathons yet, but after a couple of months out with injury, I need to get back to training and have a race or two as a goal.
Booked a place on the Fields of Athenry for Stephens Day - anything else on between now and then down west?

aero2k

spurscormac wrote: »

I take it both these races are in or around Dublin?

Yes, both in the Phoenix Park.

tunney

aero2k wrote: »

Yes, both in the Phoenix Park.

I enttered aware a few weeks ago. Got a letter in the post yesterday with a map of the course (tough course, not a fast one), some information and two sponsorship cards. Can't see anyone giving me any money for a 10k - "Thought you ran 40km before work on Thursdays? And you want money for a 10k?" Will have to sponsor myself now.....

Krusty_Clown

tunney wrote: »

with a map of the course (tough course, not a fast one)

It was also quite icy last year, so you had to take it handy in spots, particularly going around corners, and after the start when you initially turned left (Chesterfield road?).

aero2k

tunney wrote: »

Can't see anyone giving me any money for a 10k - "Thought you ran 40km before work on Thursdays? And you want money for a 10k?" Will have to sponsor myself now.....

Ah Jaysus Tunney, if I see you I'll throw you a few coppers...

Bobby04

Is Santa hat essential kit for the Aware 10K run??

tunney

Bobby04 wrote: »

Is Santa hat essential kit for the Aware 10K run??

Or a sexy santa outfit. I know which I am going for

elvis jones

Hmmmm,

As it will be my 1st race running behind a sexy santa might help me along......even if its a male bottom i'm looking at !!:D

Bobby04

tunney wrote: »

Or a sexy santa outfit. I know which I am going for

No good .... you'd be too damn fast for most of us plodders to get a decent look at you

chinguetti

Plan to do Aware 10k and Jingle Bells. Do you sign up for the Dollymount 6k online or on the day? Can see nothing on active ireland about it.

Thanks

stevie_b

elvis jones wrote: »

Hmmmm,

As it will be my 1st race running behind a sexy santa might help me along......even if its a male bottom i'm looking at !!:D

tunney wrote: »

Or a sexy santa outfit. I know which I am going for

Bobby04 wrote: »

No good .... you'd be too damn fast for most of us plodders to get a decent look at you

hmm, think i'll avoid this race

gerard65

chinguetti wrote: »

Plan to do Aware 10k and Jingle Bells. Do you sign up for the Dollymount 6k online or on the day? Can see nothing on active ireland about it.

Thanks

On the day.

tunney

stevie_b wrote: »

hmm, think i'll avoid this race

I was joking. Inevitably some girl does turn up in a sexy santa outfit though.

stevie_b

tunney wrote: »

I was joking. Inevitably some girl does turn up in a sexy santa outfit though.

i know - i did this last year and it was a tough call choosing to continue on at my own pace, rather than staying behind sexy santa..... thats my excuse for not breaking 40 mins anyway

Bobby04

tunney wrote: »

Inevitably some girl does turn up in a sexy santa outfit though.

Well now I'm definitely sold on the idea of running this

Still think you should dress up Tunney for the girls

Slogger Jogger

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I'll be there, this time without the big yellow balloon. Training hasn't been great though, due to work commitments, so will be revising my target down-wards.

Ah Krusty. What about Powerscourt Ridge? Surely the allure of the muck and wet and steep hills must be an attraction

sd2002

Does anyone know if you're expected to raise money for the Aware 10k or can you just pay the registration fee?

jlang

Here's one for you tunney...

(http://santaspeedorun.com. More at the Boston Globe)

Can you get a Santa (tri)suit?