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Making every mile count
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Monday 31/03
5.30 Miles Very Easy (no watch)
Decided to take today nice and easy. The body felt good but I still decided to take the prudent approach and not risk more miles. It's all about ticking over and keeping sharp from here on in.
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
March|31/31|389.29|12.55|1046.29
Unbeknownst I passed the 1,000th mile for the year during the week. It's a pity as I could have savoured the moment!
Highlights: The Tralee Marathon, Bohermeen and my consistency (also know as stubbornness
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The Dundalk 10km on Wednesday evening is still on the cards. I will make a call on the race that morning.0 -
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dublin runner wrote: »Yep that was me! It's a small world, there ain't no hiding place Are you happy with your run? Pretty horrid conditions for your first 10k!
Small world indeed. Not my first 10k but happy with how I ran, not a great time but a steady effort and never went above 85%. Very best of luck in Rotterdam.0 -
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To be honest I am approaching this week like any other week, a sort of experiment really because for the last 2 marathon tapers I became quite strict and uptight about everything and I think it just compounded the nerves and doubt. My diet hasn't changed, usual amount of coffee, still having a treat if I feel like it and I'm treating the marathon like any other race. In the couple of days before I'll take that extra bit of water but other than that it's just another week (albeit with severely reduced milage), now we wait for it to backfire :P
I figure if I ran a 10 mile PB 3 weeks ago using a similar mindset, why wouldn't it work again. There was no pressure, I didn't do anything different than I would have on a long run and I overachieved my target. I get the marathon is a different animal to a 10 mile race but my mental approach should be the same so if behaving like its any other week achieves that mindset then I'm all for it.
I find looking over your training log will really help with the confidence, you've done all the work it's there in black and white and look at your race times, all indicators that you're able to do this. During the day at work or whatever, take a moment to visualise yourself crossing the finish line, see the clock ticking over exactly where you want it, anticipate that sense of achievement and it will happen.
Thanks for that, great advice and much appreciated. You're right, it's just another race. Time to relax. I know I have done the work. I think whatever happens is meant to be. Can't wait for it now.
Hope last few runs are going well. Time to visualise......I might try to visualise my first pint of Guinness first though! 0 -
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ya If you can't picture yourself crossing the line, just use a cold guinness, whatever works for you
Week's going grand meself, just getting the easy runs ticked off. I wanted to get 6m with 2m @ MP done last night similar to what you did but shin was complaining so taking no chances, it's really just to remind my brain of the pace it's gotta run for 26+ miles but maybe I'll wait to shock it on the day.0 -
ya If you can't picture yourself crossing the line, just use a cold guinness, whatever works for you
Week's going grand meself, just getting the easy runs ticked off. I wanted to get 6m with 2m @ MP done last night similar to what you did but shin was complaining so taking no chances, it's really just to remind my brain of the pace it's gotta run for 26+ miles but maybe I'll wait to shock it on the day.
It'll be no bother to you. Definitely made the right call.0 -
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Don't worry about the calf. These niggles always crop up around this time but are usually a mental manifestation (sniffles becoming the bubonic plague etc).
The main thing now is getting yourself in the right state of mind. As was mentioned before looking back through your own personal logs is a good one. Often we remember the missed run or the session we bonked during, to the point where we usually forget or overlook the good work that has been done so it is no harm to remind yourself of the training that has been done and sessions you have nailed.
You are in great shape man. Remind yourself that a your marathon began before Christmas, Sunday is just crossing the finish line. The work is done man now time to reap the rewards.
You are as strong as an ox without a doubt man and are probably in better shape than you give yourself credit for. Tralee probably took more out of me than it did out of you which showed me what kinda shape you are in.
Best of luck at the weekend
Cheers, great advice lads. Don't mind me, I am just just attention seeking! Joking aside, brilliant advice.
Well you had me annoying you for three hours so no wonder it took something from you I'd test the patience of a saint at times.....!
Glad your training is right back on track. You are in great shape. I'm already looking forward to getting beaten by you aaaalllllll year!0 -
Best of luck on Sunday DR. Your training has been phenomenal, its even more amazing how you have come through it relatively unscathed!
You are going to have an epic race and take your running to the next level. Just don't give me too big a target to aim for!
Mentally prepare yourself for a bit of a mundane stretch from 30-40k around the forest area. That was the worst for me last year!
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Best of luck on Sunday DR. Your training has been phenomenal, its even more amazing how you have come through it relatively unscathed!
You are going to have an epic race and take your running to the next level. Just don't give me too big a target to aim for!
Mentally prepare yourself for a bit of a mundane stretch from 30-40k around the forest area. That was the worst for me last year!
Enjoy!
Cheers! Yeah, heard it's a bit well, boring at that stage but that shouldn't bother me too much. Thanks for the heads up!0 -
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