Random Running Questions

walshb

I better check with the race organizers to see if music is allowed then.

walshb

dna_leri wrote: »

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dont feed the trolls

Not with you on this.

It's just a question to fellow runners. Did they find music a help or a hindrance?

pointer28

walshb wrote: »

Not with you on this.

It's just a question to fellow runners. Did they find music a help or a hindrance?

Helps for hard intervals or tempo sessions but a hindrance for any easy running, where I much prefer listening to podcasts.

I would never wear earphones in a race, never have, never will. I was nearly flattened by a muppet at Athlone last year who just veered windly across the road for no reason and nearly put me in the ditch. He was so "zoned out" he couldn't even hear me calling him a pr1ck.

walshb

pointer28 wrote: »

Helps for hard intervals or tempo sessions but a hindrance for any easy running, where I much prefer listening to podcasts.

I would never wear earphones in a race, never have, never will. I was nearly flattened by a muppet at Athlone last year who just veered windly across the road for no reason and nearly put me in the ditch. He was so "zoned out" he couldn't even hear me calling him a pr1ck.

I have asked the race organizers what the rule is. I just wanted to find out if anyone had tried it in a race environment, and if so, did they find it helped them? I certainly wouldn't want to impede other runners. I'm fairly balanced. I don't envisage myself clattering into something or someone:)

HelenAnne

walshb wrote: »

I have asked the race organizers what the rule is. I just wanted to find out if anyone had tried it in a race environment, and if so, did they find it helped them? I certainly wouldn't want to impede other runners. I'm fairly balanced. I don't envisage myself clattering into something or someone:)

I haven't worn them in a race in years, but I did when I started. (It probably was dangerous, but I didn't think of that at the time and they weren't forbidden in the few small races I wore them in). I liked them in my first two 10ks when I was just jogging along and just wanted to finish. I remember really enjoying music in the burren 10k back in 2011. Later that year I wore them in a race in Leitrim where I wanted to try to run a bit faster. I went out too fast, it was a hot day, I got a stitch, and the headphones, the wires and the music not fitting my mood just seemed to make everything worse. I haven't worn them in a race since. I dont think I could race while listening to music. I do love music for long runs or just enjoyable runs though - sometimes I look forward to running to a particular song / album. Each to their own, I suppose (where safety and rules allow).

RedRunner

I have a straight forward personal preference on the whole music/racing question. When I'm racing I concentrate on racing, anything else is a distraction. I rarely even wear them training. Maybe to listen to a match on the radio if I'm missing it because I'm out training.

Race day for me is all about taking the buzz of race day in, soaking up that atmosphere and using all of that to help up my performance.No other tune is going to help me better than the tune of footfall around me, my own and other runner's exertions and the sound of that race announcer/commentator as we get closer to that finish line.:)

KielyUnusual

I normally wear headphones when out for an easy run. Having lost my running mp3 when on holiday, I've now being run without music for the past 2-3 weeks. What I have noticed is the amount of kids (and adults) that shour 'Run, Forest, Run' at you as you go by. Its basically a once every run scenario.

Is this a particular trait of the area I run, because I look strikingly like a young Tom Hanks or does everybody get this?

paddybarry

KielyUnusual wrote: »

I normally wear headphones when out for an easy run. Having lost my running mp3 when on holiday, I've now being run without music for the past 2-3 weeks. What I have noticed is the amount of kids (and adults) that shour 'Run, Forest, Run' at you as you go by. Its basically a once every run scenario.

Is this a particular trait of the area I run, because I look strikingly like a young Tom Hanks or does everybody get this?

I think everyone gets this.

Krusty_Clown

KielyUnusual wrote: »

Is this a particular trait of the area I run, because I look strikingly like a young Tom Hanks or does everybody get this?

It's pretty common (though your resemblance to a desert-island Tom Hanks is indeed striking). Best thing to do is to curl both hands into fists, extend the middle finger to full extension, raise the middle finger and um.. insert into ears.

Cabaal

everyone gets it at some point, thought I've not heard it for about 2 years now but then I don't do alot of my running in built up area's anymore,.

PaulieC

KielyUnusual wrote: »

I normally wear headphones when out for an easy run. Having lost my running mp3 when on holiday, I've now being run without music for the past 2-3 weeks. What I have noticed is the amount of kids (and adults) that shour 'Run, Forest, Run' at you as you go by. Its basically a once every run scenario.

Is this a particular trait of the area I run, because I look strikingly like a young Tom Hanks or does everybody get this?

it must be because you're on the Northside. Over here on the southside the urchins play chariots of fire on their suburb-blasters while we run past in slow motion.

walshb

Race organizers confirmed that MP3 players are allowed. Great. Might try it.

rob w

A light sports massage today/tomorrow evening when Im doing a Half Marathon on Saturday.......good idea or bad idea?

(I think Ive just shaken a niggle in one of my legs, but wouldnt mind getting it massaged out to be a bit more sure!)

dukeraoul

walshb wrote: »

Race organizers confirmed that MP3 players are allowed. Great. Might try it.

Great stuff. Make sure you report back w/ at least 5000 words describing the experience. Who knows, you may revolutionise the way we all look at running. Thank you in advance Walshb for your highly important research. Poster of the year anyone?

dukeraoul

rob w wrote: »

A light sports massage today/tomorrow evening when Im doing a Half Marathon on Saturday.......good idea or bad idea?

(I think Ive just shaken a niggle in one of my legs, but wouldnt mind getting it massaged out to be a bit more sure!)

absolutely fine. Just get it done today/ tomorrow- I wouldn't leave it til Thurs or Fri.

ecoli

rob w wrote: »

A light sports massage today/tomorrow evening when Im doing a Half Marathon on Saturday.......good idea or bad idea?

(I think Ive just shaken a niggle in one of my legs, but wouldnt mind getting it massaged out to be a bit more sure!)

Have you had one before?

I would say it's a good idea (though I am probably biased) but if you are in any way concerned let the therapist know you have a race this weekend and they may opt for a more superficial treatment (still has it's benefits)

Depending on the person, their diet, sleep patterns etc the full benefits can be felt roughly between 24-72 hours of a deep tissue massage however may feel a little tender initially depending on the pressure applied and techniques used (depending on condition of muscle tissues)

rob w

ecoli wrote: »

Have you had one before?

I would say it's a good idea (though I am probably biased) but if you are in any way concerned let the therapist know you have a race this weekend and they may opt for a more superficial treatment (still has it's benefits)

Depending on the person, their diet, sleep patterns etc the full benefits can be felt roughly between 24-72 hours of a deep tissue massage however may feel a little tender initially depending on the pressure applied and techniques used (depending on condition of muscle tissues)

Thanks,

I was actually going to PM you about some contact details for guys you recommended the other day over on the novices thread! Maybe you could send on the details of the guy you know in the Raheny area, if you could?

ecoli

rob w wrote: »

Thanks,

I was actually going to PM you about some contact details for guys you recommended the other day over on the novices thread! Maybe you could send on the details of the guy you know in the Raheny area, if you could?

PM sent

Cleanman

walshb wrote: »

Race organizers confirmed that MP3 players are allowed. Great. Might try it.

dukeraoul wrote: »

Great stuff. Make sure you report back w/ at least 5000 words describing the experience. Who knows, you may revolutionise the way we all look at running. Thank you in advance Walshb for your highly important research. Poster of the year anyone?

Clash of the troll's

walshb

dukeraoul wrote: »

Great stuff. Make sure you report back w/ at least 5000 words describing the experience. Who knows, you may revolutionise the way we all look at running. Thank you in advance Walshb for your highly important research. Poster of the year anyone?

I just need one final piece. Any suggestions for my 20-25 min playlist?

ronn

The Rocky song
http://youtu.be/ZvEnIkz82A0

But be carefull it's 2mins 33seconds, don't peak too early,

Raven Runner

Is the Gerry Farnham cross country race on this year?

RayCun

Raven Runner wrote: »

Is the Gerry Farnham cross country race on this year?

Yes, see the cross country thread in the events forum

DarByrne1980

In terms of course profile Which 5k and maraton courses are the fastest in ireland?

Finnt

Not sure about marathon, but they ran a 5k in Shannon airport this year, dead flat 3 bends, perfect! It was a bit short tho! So wasn't really perfect!

DarByrne1980

Finnt wrote: »

Not sure about marathon, but they ran a 5k in Shannon airport this year, dead flat 3 bends, perfect! It was a bit short tho! So wasn't really perfect!

probably fast though

nerraw1111

One more random question.

On Sunday, I’m due to run 15 miles with 12 miles at marathon pace.

However, the Dublin half marathon is 6 days later. Is that too much in 6 days?

I am thinking of swapping this Sunday’s session with the following week, which is 20 miles.

Then do the 12 miles at MP in the half marathon?

Make sense or am I losing the benefit of doing the 12 miles at MP at this stage in the programme?

RayCun

DarByrne1980 wrote: »

In terms of course profile Which 5k and maraton courses are the fastest in ireland?

for 5k, you could run a track 5k - perfectly flat, bouncy surface, easy as pie
Rathfarnham 5k is a fast course. The net downhill bit is exagerrated I think, because runners line up on a hill down to the start line. So there's some downhill between where you start and where the race starts which shouldn't be included. But it is still net downhill, on good roads, only one small uphill section, only three bends, and well organised.
Jingle Bells 5k is also fast. No real uphill section, just a drag, long downhill to the finish, only two bends, good roads (all closed I think?), more of a net downhill, also very well organised.

dukeraoul

Bob Heffernan 5k in Enfield and MSB St. Patricks Day one come to mind as pretty damn quick!

RayCun

dukeraoul wrote: »

Bob Heffernan 5k in Enfield and MSB St. Patricks Day one come to mind as pretty damn quick!

this year's MSB one certainly was!;)
Flat course all right, but a lot of corners