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2013; Eat my dust Meno!

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    #1352
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Jeepers, I'm not quite sure what to make of all of this. My feeling at the minute is that I could walk out under a bus tomorrow and not even make it to the start line. :rolleyes:

    It will all depend on the day itself guys. I mean, looking out my window onto the streets of Dublin today didn't infuse much hope for a timely marathon.

    I'm sure I shouldn’t have done done 12 miles way faster than marathon pace the last week of taper but to be honest I was just running to feel. It's what I've been doing all along - it's just that up until now, 'feel' has been uncomfortable 9.45 minute miles.

    Because I decided I wasn't feeling right for Dublin a while back, it went off my radar as a serious goal and became a day that I was looking forward to enjoying, a t-shirt and a good knees-up after. That's still what it is, and God only knows what the day itself will bring given my history of racing events!!

    In any event, I've taken the opportunity of the horrendous weather yesterday and today to do very little so hopefully the legs will thank me for that.


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    #1353
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    digger2d2 wrote: »
    She had some Dude with a helmet cam following her in Connemara, I think she'd have called the cops if she'd had her mobile on her! ;)

    Ah Pierre mon petit champignon...swoon... :D
    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Meno and Brian, if they have money on it :pac:
    digger2d2 wrote: »
    ''If'' ?

    I think you should get onto Paddy Power, relay my history and current form, mistakes made, lessons both learned and ignored, etc and see what sort of odds you'd get on me running a decent marathon. There could be some interesting money won and lost around here!!


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    #1354
    chinguetti
    Registered Users Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭chinguetti


    You'll be grand once Vagga doesn't try and trip you up again:D


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    #1355
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    chinguetti wrote: »
    You'll be grand once Vagga doesn't try and trip you up again:D

    If Vagga and his size 16's come within sneezing distance of me, I'll probably be floored and out of the game! I'm sure he'd stop to pick me up though...:rolleyes:


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    #1356
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    claralara wrote: »
    If Vagga and his size 16's come within sneezing distance of me, I'll probably be floored and out of the game! I'm sure he'd stop to pick me up though...:rolleyes:

    He didn't last time, he just caught up with me and had a good laugh about it!:D


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    #1357
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Meno and Brian, if they have money on it :pac:

    Right Brian, if you're reading, Whats the odds?:pac:


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    #1358
    Brianderunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Brianderunner


    menoscemo wrote: »
    Right Brian, if you're reading, Whats the odds?:pac:

    Sub 4; 2/1
    Sub 4:10; Evens

    Feel free to ask me for a quote on any other boardsie running the dcm :)


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    #1359
    menoscemo
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    Sub 4; 2/1
    Sub 4:10; Evens

    Feel free to ask me for a quote on any other boardsie running the dcm :)

    I'll have a fiver on sub 4.

    CL I might be able to provide piggy backs if the going gets tough :pac:


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    #1360
    Brianderunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Brianderunner


    menoscemo wrote: »
    I'll have a fiver on sub 4.

    CL I might be able to provide piggy backs if the going gets tough :pac:

    You're on. No offence CL, it's strictly business :p


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    #1361
    RayCun
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    Some lucky girl just got herself 26.2 miles of personalised pacing :D


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    #1362
    pistol_75
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    Brianderunner wrote: »
    menoscemo wrote: »
    Right Brian, if you're reading, Whats the odds?:pac:

    Sub 4; 2/1
    Sub 4:10; Evens

    Feel free to ask me for a quote on any other boardsie running the dcm :)

    You can offer betting in running of me going under 3:45 ;-) odds could drift as the race progresses though


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    #1363
    Brianderunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Brianderunner


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    You can offer betting in running of me going under 3:45 ;-) odds could drift as the race progresses though

    Depends on how much you wanna bet. I'll make sure we throw in a few surges on the uphills to drop you ;)

    It would be kinda funny if i wanted one of my pacees to drop back for financial reasons. I've a feeling i'd get the sack, just as well we get our pacing money beforehand :)


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    #1364
    chinguetti
    Registered Users Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭chinguetti


    Can you imagine the scene, Meno shouting at Claralara to 'jump on my back and i'll help you along'.

    Cue 30 people charging at Meno for a free piggy back.


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    #1365
    pistol_75
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    Brianderunner wrote: »
    pistol_75 wrote: »
    You can offer betting in running of me going under 3:45 ;-) odds could drift as the race progresses though

    Depends on how much you wanna bet. I'll make sure we throw in a few surges on the uphills to drop you ;)

    It would be kinda funny if i wanted one of my pacees to drop back for financial reasons. I've a feeling i'd get the sack, just as well we get our pacing money beforehand :)

    Haha. I like a bet but wouldn't want to put the hex on myself.


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    #1366
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Always good to see my log being put to use - not for insights or advice (given or received) on running but for other more important things...in this case - a gambling ring!!

    If I get disqualified for race-fixing and my performance enhancing drugs are discovered and confiscated, you all owe me several pints!! :)


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    #1367
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Yesterday was very upsetting for me in terms of taper madness - I had to walk around town in ridonculous heels all morning. And I couldn't refuse to attend meetings after a mere week in the job. Do these people not understand the dangers??!!

    Working from home today so I'm safe. I'm not getting out of my hoodie, jeans and runners for anyone! Nor am I looking at toddling / crawling people, snotty nosed brats or 4-legged enemies! 5 days to go...:eek:

    Sunday / Monday
    - Rest

    Tuesday
    - 3 miles @ 10.27
    These are the runs that start to upset me - WHAT benefit is this going to be to me on Monday?! Argh... but them's is the rules! :confused:


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    #1368
    RayCun
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    claralara wrote: »
    - 3 miles @ 10.27
    These are the runs that start to upset me - WHAT benefit is this going to be to me on Monday?! Argh... but them's is the rules! :confused:

    They slow down the loss of aerobic conditioning, without hampering your recovery :)


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    #1369
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    RayCun wrote: »
    They slow down the loss of aerobic conditioning, without hampering your recovery :)

    Yes sir! Duly noted! ;)


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    #1370
    pistol_75
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    claralara wrote: »
    If I get disqualified for race-fixing and my performance enhancing drugs are discovered and confiscated, you all owe me several pints!! :)

    As far as I know they can't track the ones you got at that chinese training camp.


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    #1371
    digger2d2
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    claralara wrote: »
    Working from home today so I'm safe.

    Eh.... It's not your 'home' until you start contributing to the rent ;)


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    #1372
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    digger2d2 wrote: »
    Eh.... It's not your 'home' until you start contributing to the rent ;)

    Payment in kind anyone?:P


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    #1373
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    digger2d2 wrote: »
    Eh.... It's not your 'home' until you start contributing to the rent ;)

    I clearly outstayed my welcome... I've left the key under the mat and my sister will be by to pick up each and every one of those pairs of runners I've bought you. Now your biggest issue of concern is whether to run barefoot or in worn out lunarglides on Monday :p


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    #1374
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Anyone else struggling to stay away from the biscuits?! The low mileage this week is clearly resulting in a serotonin deficiency... Something which seems to be correctable only by eating copious amounts of chocolate! :eek:


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    #1375
    digger2d2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭digger2d2


    claralara wrote: »
    Anyone else struggling to stay away from the biscuits?!

    Most people tend to eat a couple, maybe several, you are the exception to that rule..... ;)


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    #1376
    RacoonQueen
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    claralara wrote: »
    Anyone else struggling to stay away from the biscuits?! The low mileage this week is clearly resulting in a serotonin deficiency... Something which seems to be correctable only by eating copious amounts of chocolate! :eek:

    It's a toughie :eek: In a depressed state yesterday I had a craving for apple tart so went to the bakery to pick one up. Got home and there was two in the bag. :D


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    #1377
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Got home and there was two in the bag. :D

    That'll be me on Monday... a double? No sir, I definitely only wanted one shot of absinth in my drink... oh well!


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    #1378
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Wednesday 26th October
    - 3 miles @ 10.18
    What does one say about these runs. It was comfortable and pleasant and refreshing but it wouldn't be instilling high hopes for a good performance on Monday morning!

    Thursday 27th October
    - Rest
    Don't think I'll bother me ar*e doing anything if I ever get out of this office. I should vote though...


    Couple of miles and a good foam rolling / stretching session tomorrow and Sunday are all that's on the cards for me at this stage I expect.


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    #1379
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    claralara wrote: »
    Anyone else struggling to stay away from the biscuits?! The low mileage this week is clearly resulting in a serotonin deficiency... Something which seems to be correctable only by eating copious amounts of chocolate! :eek:

    Taper week or not, I'm reaching for those biscuits!
    Good luck on Monday whatever you decide to do. I think you're well capable of the sub 4.


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    #1380
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Friday 28th October
    - 3 miles @ 10.29
    Bright and early this morning. And by bright I mean dark and dreary. Bye bye daylight running - see you in 6 months! :(
    Although in fairness it was nice and fresh and peaceful out - good for the head space.


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    #1381
    RubyK
    Registered Users Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭RubyK


    The very best of luck for Monday claralara, bet you run a cracker :) Enjoy the post celebrations!


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