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Bliain Faoi Thrí
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I reckon 1:40 is now my minimal goal and that I will take a tilt at 1:35. Not sure that Conamara is the half for such lofty ambitions though, but I think I'll have it as an aspirational target and see how things go on the day. What's your target half, Kildare?
Stop sandbagging. 1:35 without breaking sweat
Yep, Kildare for me.0 -
1.40 minimal goal........Pish Posh I would fancy having a good cut at that myself. You are hedging!
1.35 needs to be your minimal goal, I have never ran Connamara so I will make allowances but sub 1.30 would be on for you on a flattish half judging from your Craughwell time.
(Above pressure build up is revenge for 3.30 marathon comment you made previously)
Dearest Catweazle,
My initial response to your inspirational and motivational words were, unfortunately, rendered illegible by boards.ie's swear-word filter. I am flattered that you believe I can run a half marathon at a faster pace than a recent ten miler, and will do my best to impersonate Sammy Kipketer while passing through Maam.
Of course, if I now fail to run the Conamara half under 1:30, I will be emotionally devasted and this, of course, will have serious implications for any future running I may or may not be capable of doing. That the same race last year was my first time ever to run a half in under two hours (and that only by four minutes) is, of course, inconsequential.
Of course, I have no doubt about your own stated ability to break 1:40. That would be entirely in keeping with the McMillan target of the 3:30 marathon we all hope to see smashed on April 11.
Looking forward to your heroics,
Mise le meas,
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Stop sandbagging. 1:35 without breaking sweat
Yep, Kildare for me.
Sandbagging, definitely not!!!! (I actually had to google sandbagging to see what it meant
). Was actually thinking of entering Kildare myself, the new motorway makes the eastern half of the country much closer than it used to be! Will see closer to the time how available I will be to make cross-country day trips! 0 -
Two runs to update, one worse than the other!
Thursday, I went out for a tempo run (two miles easy, three miles 6:53, one mile easy). A beautiful day for running but my body wasn't cooperating. My legs felt very heavy, but worse, my innards were in complete turmoil from about two miles on. I've eaten nothing but trash in the past few weeks (I blame Easter, baby visitors bringing goodies, and everything/everybody else but myself). I wouldn't mind but I used to eat very healthily, but I've gone to the dogs altogether now. Am starting a post-Lent Lent today and getting back to non-trash.
On top of that, my chest and lungs felt very closed up, so much so that I had to stop a few times for a quick recovery (stopping my watch at the same time, of course). Anyway, a run that didn't do too much to inspire a love of running
Distance: 6:13 miles
Weather: Sunny and breezy
Surface: Pavement and bog road
Time: 44:29 (average pace 7:16)
Went out for a my taper LSR yesterday, an eight miler. Again, a lovely day for running. Left the young lad with my parents and headed out for a hillyish run (it's not too difficult to find hills around here). Anyway, prescribed pace was 7:42, and after four miles, I was breathing heavily through my nostrils, always a sign that I'm beginning to suffer. I'm not sure what's up, but my running is definitely more laboured than it was a few weeks ago. Coming up a hill from the beach, I was feeling pretty stupid for putting down 1:37 as a prediction time for the Conamara half (I would like to take this opportunity to thank Catweazle and Sub430 for giving me the confidence to make dumbass predictions
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Anyway, the prediction might be the least of my worries, as, since the 13 miler last week, I felt like I had slightly jarred my knee. Didn't seem to be anything to worry about, it felt fine to run on but just a bit delicate afterwards. It felt more than delicate yesterday evening though, a sharp pain around the knee cap and an unfamiliar mechanical sound when walking up the stairs. It still doesn't feel great this morning but I'm trying to stay optimistic before visiting the physio. She comes out from town on Wednesday so I'll have an idea what's up by then. Hopefully, I won't be going to Maam Cross as a spectator!
Distance: 8:05 miles
Weather: A very nice day
Surface: Road and shoreline
Time: 1:00:37 (average pace 7:32)0 -
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Went to the physio today, diagnosed the knee injury and said I shouldn't go running for at least another ten days. That rules out this weekend's half
:(:(.
Feeling a mixture of annoyance and down in the dumps. Might head out to Maam Cross on the day though, cheer on fellow boardsies if I recognise anyone!
Not sure what to aim for after this, maybe the Kildare half.0 -
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Went to the physio today, diagnosed the knee injury and said I shouldn't go running for at least another ten days. That rules out this weekend's half:(:(.
Feeling a mixture of annoyance and down in the dumps. Might head out to Maam Cross on the day though, cheer on fellow boardsies if I recognise anyone!
Not sure what to aim for after this, maybe the Kildare half.
Ah no Ronan sorry to hear that Such a pity to miss the race that's on your doorstep. 0 -
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Went to the physio today, diagnosed the knee injury and said I shouldn't go running for at least another ten days. That rules out this weekend's half:(:(.
Feeling a mixture of annoyance and down in the dumps. Might head out to Maam Cross on the day though, cheer on fellow boardsies if I recognise anyone!
Not sure what to aim for after this, maybe the Kildare half.
Sorry to hear that ronanmac. Hope it clears up ok and you get back on form soon. You've done the work so should get a rewarding day soon enough.0 -
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Thanks for the kind words, everyone, very much appreciated. Physio said that cycling is ok, so I plan to head out on Sunday to do some spectating and cheering!
Actually, I hated Perry Groves because of his red hair. When he landed at Highbury, I thought, "fantastic, a redhead playing for Arsenal, my oft-taunted hair colouring is about to be redeemed." Then, he turned out to be sh*te. At least, that's what I recalled at the time, as reading his autobiography recently, he seemed to be of the opinion that he was a bit of a world beaterNever put you as a Gunners fan, I bet Perry Groves was your favourite growing up
. I thought everything would be ok, though, when Eddie McGoldrick landed. "An addition to the class heritage of Irish Gooners," I said at the time. Once again, sadly, I was wrong 
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Cheers, BrokenMan. The more I think about it though, the more I might have overestimated my target. At least this way, I'll be able to try for 1:37 on a flat course in a month or so!Thats bad luck Ronan. You had that 1:37 in the bag as well.0 -
Wash out your mouth Ronan!
We all live in a Perry Groves world..
http://vodpod.com/watch/3215710-perry-groves-refuses-to-wear-a-spurs-shirt-shirt-of-hurt
Sorry to hear about the injury, you can pace me in Kildare if you like. 0 -
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