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Making every mile count
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dublin runner wrote: »Cannot wait for a beer after!
I think that's the one thing we all have in common, regardless of how fast we run
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You're giving myself & others sound advice and not taking note yourself.
Think about it. Would you advise anybody else who's running the DCM to race next weekend?
To quote yourself from my log: "What are you hoping to achieve?"
Nicely turned. Very true though. Good advice. While there could be a benefit in racing a 5km 9 days out I wouldn't advise it to many.
Like most, I find giving advice a lot easier than following it!
The main thing now is to get to the finish line in one piece so I can enjoy many many beers. Over a month now without. Wayyyy to long!0 -
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Saturday 11/10
7 Miles Easy @7.13p/m in 50:33
After averaging 13+ miles a day for the past few weeks it takes a bit of adjusting to 'only' run 7 miles. That's what marathon training does to you.
In other news! My longest ever run on empty. Where's my medal?
Sunday 12/10
20 Miles Long Run (Progression)
-@6.35p/m in 2.11:31
http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/610874768
Feeling fresher than usual I headed out to Shankill to meet the tour-guide for the day (aka Krusty) and ecoli. The change of scenery was a welcome one. The weather Gods really pulled out all the stops today. Perfect. It's hard to get excited about running another 20 miles at an easy pace so the progressive nature of this run really helped focus the mind. In fairness the company helped a bit too
. It was a great feeling to open up slightly for the last few miles.
A big thanks to Krusty for the two water drop-offs. A huge help.
WEEK TOTAL: 83.5+ MILES
Taper me up baby! Where's the booze and chocolate? The real tapering begins today.
I don't feel battered or bruised heading into the last two weeks. It's an unusual feeling, having entered the previous two marathon tapers pretty exhausted and sore. I have put in some so decent training so now it's all about managing myself until the big day.0 -
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It was extremely hard to avoid yesterdays events. Tuesday was the culmination of many months of obvious trolling. In my profession you can spot a bluffer from 50 yards so it was a bit disappointing to see so many reeled in.
I will keep this log updated until the marathon and after that I will see. I set up a new blog many months ago so I may choose to migrate over there later in the year. I am finding myself becoming more cynical about athletics/running. Put simply, I enjoy it too much to get like that.
I hold myself accountable. My results and training is there for everyone to see. When things go badly, when things go well it's all there. No bull. No blackslapping.
I write this log for mainly selfish reasons. I like to look back on my training and analyse. In saying that, I really enjoy the interaction with fellow runners and really appreciate good honest advice.
I am just an average runner trying to improve.
Anyway!
Back to running......
Monday 13/10
6 Miles Easy @7.16p/m in 43:40
Legs in great shape after the previous days long run. Hard not to go out again later in the day but it's taper after all.
Tuesday 14/10
8 Miles Easy @7.07 in 56:59
-inc. 5x30 second strides @5k
Really wanted to head over to the club but once in the car it quickly became apparent that it would take over an hour to go the 7 or so miles. Nothing else to do but park up and run.
Wednesday 15/10
10 Miles @7.05p/m in 1.10:52
Hard to believe that the marathon is a mere 12 days away. No taper madness at the moment, just excitement. That will change for sure. I really need to keep the easy pace down as it's has gotten a bit fast, particularly since the mileage dropped. I will include some faster stuff like marathon pace miles etc. later in the week. 0 -
Thursday 16/10
6 Miles Easy @7.12p/m in 43:12
Friday 17/10
9 Miles
-W/U 1 Miles
-3x(2 Miles@PMP with 90 seconds recovery)
-W/D 2 Miles
Reps:
1. 5.57, 5.54
2. 5.48, 6.01
3. 5.51, 6.04
Really not feeling the love for running this morning. The marathon really clouds the mind before, during and after every run during taper. It's inescapable and constantly there in the back of head. Running at marathon pace during the last few weeks is usually tough but luckily today it went well, despite the achy warm-up. Every rep was below my planned marathon pace. I quickly settled into a rhythm but once more, everything was that bit too fast. The wind was a real test today in Tymon Park so some of the splits show the head/tail wind.
Today has further convinced me to run at a slightly slower pace for the first few miles (at least) come race day.
So, with the body and head in a decent place I am very excited about Monday week. During the previous taper in April the body became very stiff and at times I resembled an old man! Resting is important but so too is getting out and going for a gentle walk etc. to loosen the legs. Massage planned for Wednesday so that will really help.0 -
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dublin runner wrote: »
Friday 17/10
9 Miles
-W/U 1 Miles
-3x(2 Miles@PMP with 90 seconds recovery)
-W/D 2 Miles
Reps:
1. 5.57, 5.54
2. 5.48, 6.01
3. 5.51, 6.04
The wind was a real test today in Tymon Park so some of the splits show the head/tail wind.
Today has further convinced me to run at a slightly slower pace for the first few miles (at least) come race day. .
I saw you, you were about 200m up ahead of me, down by templeogue astro pitch. Was gonna try catch up to say hello but you disappeared around a corner and were gone......
Wind was a ****er, although I was talking it handy today.
Best of luck Monday week.0 -
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Looking good DR, based on your recent logs I think you've really come into form just at the right time and your attitude is very positive. Smart plan running the first few miles slightly slower than MP, I'm planning the very same. Just one more week to endure of wandering around taper oblivion :pac:
Cheers. Pretty relaxed at the moment but that can all change. I think it helps that the marathon is on home soil.
There may be a pacer for one of the elite women in our club so the plan might be to go out around @6.10p/m with them. I think that's a decent approach on the Dublin course. The last 4 miles in particular are super quick so in theory to start conservatively and use the run as a progression or sorts my be the approach. Sounds good on paper anyway.Yeah, all looking good at the right time DR.
p.s. What are yourself & jebuz intending doing after the race?
Is it straight to the pub or home for a shower first?
Drink and eat like a horse! I may shower as I live very close but it depends I feel.
McGrattan's is the rumour.I saw you, you were about 200m up ahead of me, down by templeogue astro pitch. Was gonna try catch up to say hello but you disappeared around a corner and were gone......
Wind was a ****er, although I was talking it handy today.
Best of luck Monday week.
Thanks man.
Yeah, the wind. A right pain! Really like the park though. Works very well for a lot of sessions.
Best of luck. Might catch up with for a drink after.Here are the potential after race scenarios for me:
Result|Action
<2:40 |Pub until I sleep
>2:40 and < 2:45 |Pint or 2, hotel for shower, back to pub
>2:45 |hotel, cry, shower, cry, man-up, pub
>2:50 |tbc
Sorry for derailing your fine log DR
Derail away. Better than the sh1te I throw up!
Now that's a plan! Love it. Winner buys the LOSER a pint?!
I might as well get your order now.....i'm definitely gonna lose!0 -
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Saturday 18/10
8 Miles Easy @7.12p/m in 57:37
A nice easy trot around Tymon Park with 'Exile No.1'.
Sunday 19/10
Long Run
-13.20 Miles @7.02p/m in 1.32:45
The last decent length run before the marathon with 'Exile No.2'. The wind was challenging this morning but the miles ticked by nicely. He looks to be in great shape. Frankfurt won't know what hit it come Sunday.
Surprisingly tired but nothing to worry about.
WEEK TOTAL: 60.2 MILES
It felt like a well judged week but only time will tell I guess. Everything is all set for the 27th. Still feeling nice and relaxed. This time last year I was a bag of nerves with the target and pressure of a sub-three hour marathon weighing heavy. In many ways this years marathon has less pressure on it. After all, who will really notice if I run 2.xx or 2.xx? Well, I will and that's all I really care about. Once again it's all about doing myself justice on the day. Every race is a stepping stone to faster times. That's the idea anyway!
A bit of time on my hands so I have updated my training table. Who says training tables have to be boring?!!
Month|Days Run|Miles Run|Daily Average|2014
January|31/31|347.80|11.20|347.80
February|28/28|309.20|11.04|657.00
March|31/31|389.29|12.55|1046.29
April|26/30|166.34|5.44|1212.63
May|29/31|215.07|6.93|1427.70
June|27/30|264.35|8.81|1692.05
July|31/31|346.03|11.16|2038.08
August|31/31|377.89|12.19|2415.97
September|30/30|364.08|12.13|2780.05
April: Marathon and Recovery
May: Rushed back into training and paid the price
June: A few days holiday/stag in Budapest
*Note to self: Use Strava properly in 2015! It would make a life much easier. Also, get rid of that decimal point business :pac:.
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