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Younganne · 29-03-2016 01:19PM

Firedance wrote: »

not just the PP, they're bloody everywhere!!!

12 days... getting excited yet??!

Patience for the patient!!

excited but terrified!!

tang1 · 29-03-2016 01:22PM

Younganne wrote: »

excited but terrified!!

BIG +1 to this!!!!

Younganne · 29-03-2016 01:36PM

tang1 wrote: »

BIG +1 to this!!!!

I hear ya!!!:eek: i know what can happen, you have that wonderful experience to come!!!

Firedance · 29-03-2016 01:41PM

Younganne wrote: »

Patience for the patient!!

excited but terrified!!

tang1 wrote: »

BIG +1 to this!!!!

no need for fear, either of ye, you will both ROCK!

annapr · 30-03-2016 12:52PM

Hi Younganne, I thought your comments on El C's log about the effect of the marathon on you were really interesting... Hopefully 'naming that fear' will help you overcome it... Along with training of course

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I'm late to the party here but will follow with interest!

Younganne · 30-03-2016 01:03PM

Thanks Anna, it took me a while to realise what was going on, a not so good marathon experience (finished in 4.00 hr but first time "hitting the wall" & stopped for first time ever in a race and had to really talk myself into continuing), followed by various viruses and injuries and no interest in running.

Tried to come back a few times but decided i wanted to run again about this time last year with the Boyne 10k as my race to see how far i had fallen. Thankfully the body has held up and the mind is willing and able.

Finishing in Rotterdam at sub 4 will be a bonus, marathon no 6 for me so hoping it will be a good one.

Younganne · 01-04-2016 10:39AM

Went for rub down on Tuesday evening after work and thankfully he says legs are in good nick. I had a niggle on my mid back section and when he started working on it discovered all along either side of my spine is tender so he taped it up instead of poking too much at it. You could play noughts & crosses on the big # on my back.

Wednesday 30th March
Plan 1m easy, 5 x 1m @ MP 2min rec, 1m easy
Actual 0 - Restday

took rest day Wed as I was just knackered.

Thursday 31 March
Plan 4m easy
Actual 1m easy, 5 x 1m @ MP 2min rec, 1m easy

Running was not appealing to me at all and I had to really talk myself into this run(which is a bit scary 10 days out).:eek:

I was in Navan at my mams so by 6.30 I had persuaded myself to go because if I went home it wouldn't have been done. I ran to the park and did 4 laps and ran home.

I didn't like this run at all, my body is tired and I just could not settle into MP sections, they were too fast, pulled back, too slow etc. I just couldn't get any feel for them and I had to rely on the watch to get me into the correct zone. Relieved to get it down but did nothing for the confidence.

Wu & Cd 9.55, 9.42
MP @ 8.57, 8.54, 8.58, 8.57, 8.55.

Total 8.10m in 1:15.23 @ 9.18

Friday 1st April
Plan Rest
Actual 4m easy

Headed out in the galeforce winds and rain for this with the dog, but felt if I didn't do it early I'd be fighting it all day.
At least its done now. I didn't pay any attention to the watch but just ran by feel and again today I feel tired. I'm sleeping well so not going to stress about if yet. Last mile was very tough into head wind and even the dog was struggling!!

10.00, 10.00, 9.55, 9.57

Total 4.06 in 40:27 @ 9.58

WTD: 16.56
MTD: 176.41March
4.06 April
YTD: 506.21

Younganne · 03-04-2016 10:09PM

Saturday 2nd April
Plan 5m easy
Actual 5m easy

After being away all day with things to do, I took the dog and headed for the usual back road in the rain. No wind today and a pep in my step. Much better run today.

9.50, 9.44, 9.51, 9.48, 9.48, 9.49
Total 5.32m in 0:52:21 @ 9.50

Sunday 3rd April
Plan 9m easy
Actual 9m easy

Another evening run in the rain but nothing could make me feel bad on this run. Decided to leave the dog at home as I had a terrible fear off falling over her, as yesterday she kept stopping to shake off the wet and I stumble a few times as she's only a little thing!!
I went to the turn off at 2.6m and ended up running up and back on a lovely straight section a few more time(5 or 6, cant remember) to bring me up to the required distance with out having to keep adding hill.

By the last 2m I was soaked through and the water was pouring off my cap but nothing could deter how good I was feeling!
a lovely run!!:D

9.56, 9.55, 9.48, 9.53, 9.55, 9.46, 9.44, 9.40, 9.40
Total 9.10m in 1:29:15 @ 9.49

WTD: 30.98
MTD: 18.48
YTD: 508.13

Younganne · 03-04-2016 10:21PM

I am really looking forward to Rotterdam next week but dreading it at the same time. Its taken 3 years after London 2013 to get me back to a place where I could seriously consider running a marathon.

My PB is from Dublin 2012 and the experience I had on that day was something else. It was a great day.

My true wish for next week is that I can have an equally good day if not a better one.

I have followed the plan with an odd missed run here and there but nothing serious. Thankfully no major injuries, just the usual niggles for an auld one!!;)
Myles has given me a great plan that took into consideration my history and injuries that have happened (as every good coach should) and we worked with what we had. I have every confidence in the plan and in Myles since he started training me in 2012. I trust the training completely.

Realistically having a great run and finishing strong for a sub 4 would be enough for me, but to put times on goals

A goal - sub 3.55(BQ)
B goal - sub 3:57:46(PB)
C Goal - sub 4

If everything goes to plan on the day, I don't see why I can't achieve the PB, not sure if A is reaching for too much too soon, but we have to reach in order to achieve.:D

Thanks Myles for the great plan.

annapr · 03-04-2016 10:30PM

Very best of luck next week!!!!

tang1 · 04-04-2016 07:17AM

Best of luck A, we can do no more. Your training has gone very well & no reason why you won't be PB'ing next Sunday. Run well.

RubyK · 04-04-2016 09:34AM

Best of luck Younganne!

Firedance · 04-04-2016 02:40PM

The very very best of luck Anne, you have worked hard, you're in great shape, you will have a super day out. I'll be running with you in spirit

(well, on the tracker, does that count) have an absolute blast!!!

p.s. don't let tang have too many beers #lightweight

kit3 · 05-04-2016 02:52PM

Best of luck on Sunday Anne

RedRunner · 05-04-2016 08:28PM

Really hope everything goes your way at the weekend. Best of luck.

Younganne · 07-04-2016 11:41AM

1 week to Rotterdam

Plan for this week

| Mon |Tue |Wed |Thur |Fri |Sat | Sun
|Rest | 3m Easy |1m easy, 2m @ MP, 1m easy)| 3m easy |2m easy with 1/2 m @ MP |Rest| Rotterdam Marathon

Tuesday 4th April
Plan 3m Easy
Actual 3m easy

Headed out at lunchtime with the dog on the usual route in the beautiful sunshine... feeling good. kept it easy
9.58, 9.56, 9.56
Total 3.10m in 30:49 @ 9.57

Wednesday 5th April
Plan 1m easy, 2m @ MP, 1m easy
Actual 1m easy, 2m @ MP, 1m easy

After football training before I got out for this one. headed down the main road to keep route as flat as possible. Much easier to get into MP and maintain it by feel. Horrible hailstone into my face for mile 3 & 4 when I turned for home. Got horrid dark too so was iffy being out on main road, thankfully it wasn't too busy and I had my hi vis on

9.45, 8.56, 8.55, 9.39

Total 4.03 in 37.30 @ 9.19.

Thursday 6th April
Plan 3m easy
Actual 3m easy

A repeat of Tuesdays run but without the beautiful sunshine. Cold & windy to start, then sunshine followed by rain and then more sunshine and I was only out for 30 mins!! All in a day in Ireland!!!

Heading for Sport massage this evening as Tuesday was cancel on me, nothing too much to worry about, just need back rubbed out moreso than legs!!

9.54, 9.48, 9.52
Total 3.11 in 30:38 @ 9.52

An easy run in the morning, flying to Amsterdam in the afternoon and nothing left for me to do now only sleep, eat & hydrate well and hope for the best on Sunday!!:D

WTD: 10.23m
MTD: 28.71m
YTD: 518.36m