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Training log for DCM
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17-06-2010 3:08pm#1
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I'm amazed we haven't run (excuse the pun) into each other, many of the same races.
Good luck with your training, as my esteemed dh
(Raycun) said in the other thread do try & form some loose guidelines...I know when I was training for the 10k I just continued on with my 2 5k's during the week and then each Sunday run I'd add an extra half km on to the prev weeks until I got to 9,5. It was simple but it worked. But I'm hoping the HH will yield better results. Better do all this exercise!
Re the dvd's I find Jillian Michaels 30 Days shred excellent, and it's only 20 minutes.0 -
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Okay, just back from a 3.6mile run (map my run) 29 minutes (roughly). I check the kitchen clock or my mobile on departure and return. I really do need to get a digital watch
I chose a loop near my house, uphill for about 1.5miles on the return leg so with the humidity out there it was pretty tough.
Am aiming to do a 10k in the morning, but the thought of it is not appealing. I'm being treated to lunch in town tomorrow so it will make it alot easier for me to tuck into a big feed with a cream laden dessert if I've run beforehand.
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No it's not complicated. Starting at the house end go in to the woods to the right (just past the signpost for college rd) keep taking the right hand path, you'll end up at the new playground, and going down the hill. Back to the same point but 2nd loop take to the left, you'll come back past the toddlers playground. (sure sign of a mammy when all my landmarks are playgrounds!) So it's kind of a love heart shape loop you're doing.
It was my very first time running with someone, I think it helped keep my pace up (as I'm too competitive to drop back) but I think I prefer listening to my music than chatting...but the advantage is feeling safer in pairs...sure if you ever want to meet up for a non-chatty run? 0 -
em, scratch that when I said I was familiar with Marlay, I can't figure out the loop atall! I think I'm running backwards!
I know what you mean about safety, I wouldn't be overly keen on running through the forest on my own
Would love to have an 'anti-social' run with you sometime! I am doing the Dunshauglin 10k on Saturday evening, so I doubt I'll be there at the weekend, I may get an chance to go over during the week after work.
Let me know if you have any set plans to be there. I live in Knocklyon0 -
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Ah thanks for the offer, but I'm doing the Dunshaughlin 10k on Saturday evening (7.30pm). Not sure if the legs would be up for a 4mile run the following morning.
But you never know, I'll pm you my mobile and if I feel refreshed and invigorated enough I may just join you.
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Week 2, day 4
Didn't do much today, walked my son to school which is a 20minute walk (stopping of course to check out insects, snails, sticks etc. etc...) & a 15 min brisk walk home. I did do an hour of housework including hovering so that has to count for something.
Week 2, day 5
5k run, 26 minutes
Was getting very nervous about the Dunshaughlin 10k, really suffered during my 2 5k runs this week, felt exhausted before, during and after.
Week 2, day 6
Dunshaughlin 10k
Beautiful evening for a run, despite the heat. Was really impressed by the set up in Dunshaughlin, it was a very well organised and friendly run. I was so so tired at mile 3 - when they took our times at the 5k mark I was 25 19, so was movitated by this. Didn't think though that I could keep up that pace though as I knew there was a hill ahead. For some reason I seemed to charge up the hill like a crazy woman (I liked the names of the local athletes written out on the road there - nice touch). After the hill I became very deflated and had to give a serious talking to my feet not to give up. I actually felt they were going to stop and I would have been so angry with myself. I was actually questioning my whole ability to run and my insanity at signing up for the half marathon. In the back of my mind I keep saying I will sign up for the full marathon. I was full of negativity for the entire race.
I kept going on and before I knew it, I was at 9k. Then the 800m marker, it was hard to keep going then as the finish line was around a bend, it helps if I can see it in the distance. Then I hear my hubby & son cheering me on and I sprint for the line. I knew I had beaten my previous PB, so was delighted when I saw this morning I had run it in 52.03.
Now this morning, as I'm savouring my new PB the marathon doesn't seem like such a crazy idea. 0 -
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Week 2, day 7
Rest day after Dunshaughlin 10k
Week 3, day 1
Went for a 5k run last night. Seemed to be running a lot faster than last week, or so it felt that way. Really felt confident that I might even do a sub 25m. The last stretch of road was uphill and into the breeze. I just couldn't do it. I had to stop for a little breather. I was beat!
I still managed it in just over 25m but am a bit disappointed that I just couldn't keep going.
A 5k in less than 25minutes is my new goal.0 -
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Week 3, day 4
rest day
Week 3, day 5
Was going to do my 2m run today but got out of work early so managed a slightly longer run a 5k, so happy enough with that 26mins
Week 3, day 6
Just in from a 3.5m around Ballboden/Knocklyon. 30mins
Seriously it is getting tougher and tougher to find a route around here without roadworks, dug up footpaths, having to cross and re-cross the road. Give me back my footpath!
Also I usually plan out a set route on mapmyrun to do of an evening and I usually stick to that route. So running around I'm aware of how long more I have to go and how far from home I am.
So today's run was unplanned - I just got DH to stop the car on our way home from an early Saturday morning errand and I just did a loop home. But I found that I took a longer way than I had planned and I seemed to enjoy that a lot more. Just running along.
In life, I've been accused of being a bit of a control freak :rolleyes: so maybe I'm like that about my running too. Maybe I need to loosen up a bit! 0 -
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Week 3, day 7
Unofficial rest day.
Week 4, day 1
Did the 5miles that I should have done yesterday. 40m 22sec (using map my run and a new casio watch I bought at the weekend) Delighted with my time. I plotted out 2.5miles from my house and just ran there and back, so no unnecessary crossing of roads or navigating roadworks.0 -
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Week 3, day 7
Unofficial rest day.
Week 4, day 1
Did the 5miles that I should have done yesterday. 40m 22sec (using map my run and a new casio watch I bought at the weekend) Delighted with my time. I plotted out 2.5miles from my house and just ran there and back, so no unnecessary crossing of roads or navigating roadworks.
Well done on great time <jealous>0 -
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What is the matter with me, I was questioning the new watch and I plotted out the course I ran on mapmyrun numerous times, just to verify that I had done the 5 miles in that time.
I just couldn't be happy that I had actually done it. Yes it was tough and I was gasping for water afterwards, but I did it.
What is that? Lack of self belief? :rolleyes:
I laughed when I read this.
I don't know why you're surprised, you're putting in some excellent times lately...you'll def be leaving me eating your dust in the race series 5 miler :pac:. Seriously well done though
Bet now you're going to go for a sub 40 0 -
Week 4, day 3
Did 3.44 miles in 27.57. My God was it windy out there and it felt like I was running into the wind for the whole run, even though I did a loop
I've my OH driven demented talking about running and my times and shoving the watch in his face after each run (usually while he's watching Top Gear!). Lookatme Lookatme!!!! But I dont' care, for years I had to listen to his drive off the par 5 third hole or his eagle putt on the 18th.
It's my turn now :P0 -
I laughed when I read this.
I don't know why you're surprised, you're putting in some excellent times lately...you'll def be leaving me eating your dust in the race series 5 miler :pac:. Seriously well done though
Bet now you're going to go for a sub 40
Thanks Shazkea, my times are definitely improving but I feel exhausted after each run. I can't seem to slow down my pace, I'm always trying to get the legs to go that bit slower so that when I reach home, I'm not a big gasping tomato head pointing at the water bottle in the kitchen and using sign language to say 'pour me a glass of water before I pass out right here on the floor'.
I absolutely dread the thought of running more than 10k.0 -
I can't seem to slow down my pace, I'm always trying to get the legs to go that bit slower so that when I reach home, I'm not a big gasping tomato head pointing at the water bottle in the kitchen and using sign language to say 'pour me a glass of water before I pass out right here on the floor'.
I absolutely dread the thought of running more than 10k.
Yeah I know what you mean about slowing down; it just seems like it's a step backwards or something to intentionally run slow. Fully understand why but just haven't quite managed it yet.
Have you not trained the OH to stand by the door with the glass in hand ready for your return 0 -
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Week 4, day 4
rest day
Week 4, day 4
Unexpected rest day, well you can't expect me to go running in that rain can you?
I did sign up to do the DCM, so that surely must earn me some training plan brownie points. I think I burned 1 million calories with the shock alone!
Week 4, day 5
Got out early this morning, thanks to my DS! Did 5miles 41:44, which I was happy with. I felt I was slightly slower than usual and I enjoyed the run. Very few other people out that early, so enjoyed the silence.
Came home, was eating breakfast and then heard the rain bucketing down. Ah, how satisfied do I feel right now! :cool:0 -
Week 4, day 7
Did 5 very pleasant miles around Tymon park with Dotcomdolly and Rainbow Kirby.
It was great to meet up with fellow runners and just be able to chat about our training and our hopes for the upcoming races. None of my friends run, so they just wouldn't understand my newfound obsession and my recent insanity at signing up for the DCM. 0 -
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No, it hasn't put me off running, but it has put me off running alone in Tymon Park. Silly I know, but there are plenty other places for me to run where I am more comfortable.
Where in Dublin are you shazkea? I did a run with Dotcomdolly & Rainbow Kirby in Tymon on Sunday which was lovely, so if and when we decide to do it again, you're more than welcome to come along. The more the merrier. 0 -
No, it hasn't put me off running, but it has put me off running alone in Tymon Park. Silly I know, but there are plenty other places for me to run where I am more comfortable.
Where in Dublin are you shazkea? I did a run with Dotcomdolly & Rainbow Kirby in Tymon on Sunday which was lovely, so if and when we decide to do it again, you're more than welcome to come along. The more the merrier.
My usual routes are around Malahide/Portmarnock and Phoenix Park. No probs hopping in the car though to head to a run so yeah let me know if you are heading out again and I'll come join you.
Good luck tomorrow with the sub 40 0 -
No, it hasn't put me off running, but it has put me off running alone in Tymon Park. Silly I know, but there are plenty other places for me to run where I am more comfortable.
Where in Dublin are you shazkea? I did a run with Dotcomdolly & Rainbow Kirby in Tymon on Sunday which was lovely, so if and when we decide to do it again, you're more than welcome to come along. The more the merrier.
Oh we will! We have 4 weeks to get up to 10 miles, I need the moral support on the longer LSR's!0 -
I told somebody recently (an athletic person who has done a number of marathons) that I had signed up to do the marathon and they looked at me like I was slightly crazy. When I told them my longest run was 10k, they started estimating distances and times to be 'ready' for October! It was not good.
They are very knowledgeable and supportive but I suppose they want me to be the 'best' I can be on the day. At the standard I'm at, I'm sorta winging it a bit. I mean the half is doable in Sept (I'm typing that like I know what I'm talking about :cool: ), but to be doubling that distance for a marathon a month later, it does seem a tad nuts!
They placed a lot of emphasis on the long runs.
Sure, nothing ventured, nothing gained!!0 -
My usual routes are around Malahide/Portmarnock and Phoenix Park. No probs hopping in the car though to head to a run so yeah let me know if you are heading out again and I'll come join you.
Good luck tomorrow with the sub 40
We could always alternate our training locations - mix it up a little! 0 -
I told somebody recently (an athletic person who has done a number of marathons) that I had signed up to do the marathon and they looked at me like I was slightly crazy. When I told them my longest run was 10k, they started estimating distances and times to be 'ready' for October! It was not good.
They are very knowledgeable and supportive but I suppose they want me to be the 'best' I can be on the day. At the standard I'm at, I'm sorta winging it a bit. I mean the half is doable in Sept (I'm typing that like I know what I'm talking about :cool: ), but to be doubling that distance for a marathon a month later, it does seem a tad nuts!
They placed a lot of emphasis on the long runs.
Sure, nothing ventured, nothing gained!!
How many weeks till the marathon?, could you jump in at the appropriate point here?0 -
Dotcomdolly wrote: »How many weeks till the marathon?, could you jump in at the appropriate point here?
+1 That's the plan I am following and on our thread we're on week 4 (I had a contingency week up my sleeve...just as well)!
Main thing I would say is do listen to everybody's advice but make up your own mind. Only you know if you are capable of doing it. The LSR's seem long but if done at a slow pace they are manageable. If you do decide to do the DCM you will need to slow the majority of your runs down Ms Speedy Gonzales. Only 1 run per week should be done at a fast pace and all others should be slower than your planned marathon pace. Why not try the plan for a few weeks and see how you go, it's still good prep for the half. 0 -
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