Ain't nothing gonna break my stride....

ncmc

I am always like that before a race, I’m feeling anxious about the Waterford ½ as well. I think a combination of a couple of niggly injuries and worried about lacking speed runs since DCM. Also, I’m not particularly motivated at the moment, struggling to find my enthusiasm for running on these horrible evenings.

All you can do is start out with the 1:40 pacers and if worse comes to worse, you can drop back a bit if the pace is too much. No-one will think any worse of you if you do 1:45 instead of 1:40! I bet you any money that you will do a sub 1:40, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t, don’t put so much pressure on yourself!

jcsmum

career_move wrote: »

|Mon|Tue|Wed|Thur|Fri|Sat|Sun|
|Rest|3 mile easy|4 miles easy with strides|rest|2m easy (optional)|RACE|2 miles recovery
Wednesdays strides can either be 6 x 20 seconds (walk back recoveries) at the end of your run or 1 set of Pyramid strides if you prefer it.

I'm having a minor crisis of confidence tonight. Normally when I start questioning myself I just think of something else but that's not working at the moment.

All I can think of is 13.1 (minimum) x 7:30 min/mi. Can I do that??? If I can do one then I can do 13.1 but have I enough training done at that pace??? Mentally can I push myself that hard???

I do realise of course that nobody, except for me, gives a continental what time I get but still I just feel so.....anxious or something. Definitely more disturbed than usual anyway! I wish I could just switch my brain off!

And there's 6 more days to go...... I'm going to be wired on Saturday!!!

All those feelings are totally normal. I've often gone into a race saying 'how the hell can I run that speed when I can't even do it in training'. But somehow on the day adrenaline kicks in and if confidence is good, then anything is possible.

career_move

35 min yoga/core

I joined the winter strength challenge for a bit of extra motivation

RedRunner

career_move wrote: »

35 min yoga/core

I joined the winter strength challenge for a bit of extra motivation

I think the last thing you are lacking in CM is motivation!;)

career_move

3.21 mi @ 10.18 min/mi

The roads were so slippery :eek:

I'm not liking my Mizuno inspire8 anymore. I feel a shopping trip coming on

P.M. 35 min core + 35 min yoga

blockic

career_move wrote: »

3.21 mi @ 10.18 min/mi

The roads were so slippery :eek:

I'm not liking my Mizuno inspire8 anymore. I feel a shopping trip coming on

You're slacking these days, dazza is beating you to it in the mornings!*

My last 2 pairs of runners gave me blisters but the mizuno's are fine for me. I've learned once you find a pair that works for you, stick to them.

I have however just ordered the inspire 9s in a 'go faster' blue colour! Think Im going to get another pair of 8s too and alternate between the pairs. My current one's have hit the 500mile mark now.

*sh!t sturring

career_move

blockic wrote: »

You're slacking these days, dazza is beating you to it in the mornings!*

My last 2 pairs of runners gave me blisters but the mizuno's are fine for me. I've learned once you find a pair that works for you, stick to them.

I have however just ordered the inspire 9s in a 'go faster' blue colour! Think Im going to get another pair of 8s too and alternate between the pairs. My current one's have hit the 500mile mark now.

*sh!t sturring

Is he? Huh! Note to self - must get voodoo doll of Dazza and pull its legs off

I'm getting a lot of blisters with them and they don't feel great. I think I'll wear the other pair of Mizuno on Saturday.

I don't think blue is your colour by the way (also you don't need to go any faster!)

dazza21ie

career_move wrote: »

Is he? Huh! Note to self - must get voodoo doll of Dazza and pull its legs off

Ah now leave the legs alone!! Us morning runners have to stick together!

I don't think blue is your colour by the way (also you don't need to go any faster!)

+1 maybe you can direct your voodoo doll blocky's way!

career_move

dazza21ie wrote: »

Ah now leave the legs alone!! Us morning runners have to stick together!

Sorry Daz.....you're right of course


I wouldn't really have pulled your legs off anyway.....maybe just kicked you in the shin

career_move

4.1mi @ 9.5m/m

6.6km @ 5.56m/km

Pyramid splits: 6.28, 6.30, 6.39, 6.26, 6.29

I thought I'd finally got the pace right for the splits and then I come home and I see its supposed to be 6.53. Aaaarrrrggggggggggggg


P.M 40 min core + 20 min yoga

menoscemo

career_move wrote: »

4.1mi @ 9.5m/m

6.6km @ 5.56m/km

Pyramid splits: 6.28, 6.30, 6.39, 6.26, 6.29

I thought I'd finally got the pace right for the splits and then I come home and I see its supposed to be 6.53. Aaaarrrrggggggggggggg

In fairness that looks good, nice and consistant.
You are allowed to do them a little faster than 5k pace

career_move

55 min core
35 min yoga

blockic

career_move wrote: »

55 min core

:eek:...what kinda core are you doing????

Don't think my body could last 20 mins, never mind 55 mins!

career_move

blockic wrote: »

:eek:...what kinda core are you doing????

Don't think my body could last 20 mins, never mind 55 mins!

Here's what I've done today:

single leg extension x 20 reps each leg
press up + side stand x 20 reps
torso + waist twists x 12 reps
standard crunch x 50 reps
knee up crunch x 60 reps
lunge x 20 reps each leg
side lunge x 20 reps each leg
triceps extension x 20 each arm
straight plank 90 secs x 2
sideways leg lift x 20 reps each leg
single leg twist x 20 reps each leg
rowing squat x 45 reps
arm and leg lift x 20 both sides
single arm stand x 6 reps each arm
balance bridge x 10 reps each leg
single leg reach x 20 reps each leg



I wasn't working today and the gallop was frozen so couldn't exercise any horses => lots of energy!!!

Deedee2012

career_move wrote: »

Here's what I've done today:

single leg extension x 20 reps each leg
press up + side stand x 20 reps
torso + waist twists x 12 reps
standard crunch x 50 reps
knee up crunch x 60 reps
lunge x 20 reps each leg
side lunge x 20 reps each leg
triceps extension x 20 each arm
straight plank 90 secs x 2
sideways leg lift x 20 reps each leg
single leg twist x 20 reps each leg
rowing squat x 45 reps
arm and leg lift x 20 both sides
single arm stand x 6 reps each arm
balance bridge x 10 reps each leg
single leg reach x 20 reps each leg



I wasn't working today and the gallop was frozen so couldn't exercise any horses => lots of energy!!!

Jaysus I'm tired just reading that!

career_move

Deedee2012 wrote: »

Jaysus I'm tired just reading that!

It seems a lot when you put it in words but if you were doing it you'd fly through it

RedRunner

career_move wrote: »

Here's what I've done today:

single leg extension x 20 reps each leg
press up + side stand x 20 reps
torso + waist twists x 12 reps
standard crunch x 50 reps
knee up crunch x 60 reps
lunge x 20 reps each leg
side lunge x 20 reps each leg
triceps extension x 20 each arm
straight plank 90 secs x 2
sideways leg lift x 20 reps each leg
single leg twist x 20 reps each leg
rowing squat x 45 reps
arm and leg lift x 20 both sides
single arm stand x 6 reps each arm
balance bridge x 10 reps each leg
single leg reach x 20 reps each leg



I wasn't working today and the gallop was frozen so couldn't exercise any horses => lots of energy!!!

OMG...I don't even know what a balance bridge is! Must google that:D
That sounds like Hard Core Core. You must have a torso of steel;)

career_move

RedRunner wrote: »

OMG...I don't even know what a balance bridge is! Must google that:D
That sounds like Hard Core Core. You must have a torso of steel;)

:D:D

career_move

2m @ 10.12 min/mi

3.2km @ 6.19 min/km


P.M 30 min yoga

digger2d2

Good luck tomorrow!

ncmc

Best of luck tomorrow, I know you’re going to smash that 1:40!

Unfortunately, I’m a non runner for tomorrow, just can’t get out of this stupid stock take in work. I feel really bad as I was looking forward to meeting you and all the other Boardsies running. Plus I feel awful that I’m taking up one of the places when I know there were so many disappointed to miss out. I suppose these things happen though.

Looking forward to your race report!

guinang

Best of luck tomorrow. Looking forward to your race report, and your delight at smashing that 1.40.

tang1

Best of luck in the morning, ain't nothing gonna break your stride and smash that 1.40(cheesy,sorry).

Marthastew

Very, very best of luck tomorrow:)

dazza21ie

Good luck tomorrow CM, i'm sure the report will be quite entertaining (probably illustrated with pictures!)

jcsmum

Good luck tomorrow K! You'll do great.

career_move

ncmc wrote: »

Best of luck tomorrow, I know you’re going to smash that 1:40!

Unfortunately, I’m a non runner for tomorrow, just can’t get out of this stupid stock take in work. I feel really bad as I was looking forward to meeting you and all the other Boardsies running. Plus I feel awful that I’m taking up one of the places when I know there were so many disappointed to miss out. I suppose these things happen though.

Looking forward to your race report!

Sorry to hear that chick. Work sucks

digger2d2 wrote: »

Good luck tomorrow!

Thanks. Hope the jingle bells goes well for you too

guinang wrote: »

Best of luck tomorrow. Looking forward to your race report, and your delight at smashing that 1.40.

I may need sedating if I 'smash' 1:40 How's the foot holding up?

tang1 wrote: »

Best of luck in the morning, ain't nothing gonna break your stride and smash that 1.40(cheesy,sorry).

Marthastew wrote: »

Very, very best of luck tomorrow:)

Thanks O. Hope you're enjoying the break

dazza21ie wrote: »

Good luck tomorrow CM, i'm sure the report will be quite entertaining (probably illustrated with pictures!)

Possibly.....:D

jcsmum wrote: »

Good luck tomorrow K! You'll do great.

Cheers K. I see you're doing some nice training sessions. Keep up the good work

RedRunner

career_move wrote: »

Sorry to hear that chick. Work sucks

Thanks. Hope the jingle bells goes well for you too


I may need sedating if I 'smash' 1:40 How's the foot holding up?




Thanks O. Hope you're enjoying the break


Possibly.....:D


Cheers K. I see you're doing some nice training sessions. Keep up the good work

I echo the good luck wishes CM. May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be always on your back....

Mr Slow

Well???

career_move

I'm working on it....give me 2 minutes