Next target races?

RayCun

Now that everyone is getting over the marathon (what do you mean some people didn't run it?), it's time to start thinking of new targets. What does everyone have in mind?
What training plans will you be following?

I'm ruling out marathons and even half marathons next year. All shorter stuff. The focus will be on 5ks, but I might do some 8s or 15s in the graded meets, and maybe extend up to 10k. Some cross country in the mix too, especially next autumn.
Training will be
Tuesday - club session, which is targeted at shorter stuff in the next few months anyway
Wednesday - longish run
Saturday - ???
Sunday - longish run
everything else easy, will try to gradually increase overall mileage through the year

Saturdays will be another session, need to think some more on that. Will probably be a lot of races in there, even if only parkruns.

then 2016 two marathons again probably, London if I can, maybe Paris/Seville/Barcelona as alternatives, most likely Dublin again in the autumn

saucyjack

Gonna bust a gut in 2015 to do a sub 4-hour marathon so booking Longford and DCM15 marathons. Bought the P&D book so think I'll graduate from HH and pick a plan from that - and aim for 3:50 pace for racing. Going to do the Clontarf Half in November and pick 2 more halves in 2015 - probably spring and summer -P&D seem strong on the idea of using that kind of distance partly for physiological, partly psychological reasons. Might do the Donore Harriers Jingle Bells 5M too - never raced that distance but having a race in the near future helps focus my mind on training and diet!

adrian522

Well, I plan to run the jingle bells 5K in December.

For next year I'm thinking in terms of shorter races for the first half of the year and another crack at the Marathon distance in the Autumn.

I'll certainly do the 10K out in the K-Club, that's a good race. I've entered the ballot for Berlin so I'll see if my number comes up in that.

Some other races around that too, probably target a Half somewhere around the start of summer before jumping into another Marathon cycle.

That's the basis of a plan at least.

chinguetti

I'm going to go to the dark side and cycle some European hills

(Will this get me banned?)

RayCun

saucyjack wrote: »

Gonna bust a gut in 2015 to do a sub 4-hour marathon so booking Longford and DCM15 marathons.

aren't they a bit close to target both?

chinguetti wrote: »

(Will this get me banned?)

if there is any justice, yes!

PaulieC

Run The Line in a few weeks and then back to the serious business of training for Donadea. Plan I guess will be a modified/shortened marathon plan with back-to-back LSRs.

TFBubendorfer

Well, you asked ...

my next goal race is the combined European/World 24hrs championship in April

I really, really, really never thought I would ever be able to say that!

saucyjack

RayCun wrote: »

aren't they a bit close to target both?

if there is any justice, yes!

I suspect you're right...as I think this through I need to balance giving myself a decent chance of getting my target and not training myself into the ground. I'll think on....thanks!

Clearlier

I'd like to do a race. Pretty much any race will do*. I never imagined that 4 years after running Dublin for the first time I wouldn't have been back.






*I have to have been able to train for it though. Just rocking up with no training doesn't count

rainbow kirby

I've been slacking in October because tri season is over :pac:

Next planned goal race is a half in March, still trying to decide between Reading half and the new North London half (Barnet Copthall to Wembley and back). Giving some consideration to doing Limerick half in early May too, I may or may not have challenged my OH's sisters to do it after a few drinks...

I'll probably try and squeeze in a few shorter races over the winter too. We'll see

Murph_D

HM in Waterford in December, a 5k (parkrun probably) before the year is out. Want to try to PB in these off the marathon fitness. Next year I'd like to concentrate on the shorter stuff too, with a view to taking that into Boston 2016, if I make the ballot, and try to do well there.

overpronator

I didnt do Dublin so im probably not allowed in this thread! Ive signed up for the Waterford Half and will certainly do a parkrun or two over the next few weeks.

Pm1e

I have London Marathon lined up for April with my uncle. Already cannot wait for it, doing Ironman Austria in June and after my first marathon on Monday, I am definitely doing Dublin again in October. I think on the long distance front the 3 of those will be enough for me, I will add some shorter stuff in around that. Too early to start thinking about times etc. and also may look to join a running club.

Slow_Runner

Murph_D wrote: »

HM in Waterford in December, a 5k (parkrun probably) before the year is out. Want to try to PB in these off the marathon fitness.

Pretty much the same, planning on Waterford half and a Parkrun in 4 weeks to try and get under 20 mins for the 5k.
Next year it'll be back to DCM to break my 4 hr (mental?) barrier, a couple of HMs (Clonmel or Tullamore plus race series HM) and might do Athlone 3/4 as a training run.

However have to get my core strength sorted to get rid of the niggles/injuries before any of this happens!

Duanington

No DCM for me either but I am in for the Waterford half and will run a couple of parkruns over the next 2 months too

JohnDozer

Anyone in the Clare/Midwest might be interested. 4 races for 50€, 5k to 10 mile nicely spaced out over a few months. I can recommend the Kilnaboy 10

SamforMayo

10 km on Dec 7 th. Run at least one park run between now and x mas. Would like to sign up for a HM for around March but can't see anything in the West.

JohnDozer

SamforMayo wrote: »

10 km on Dec 7 th. Run at least one park run between now and x mas. Would like to sign up for a HM for around March but can't see anything in the West.

I presume Tralee is too far south? St Patrick's weekend

sideswipe

First off- great to see a constructive running thread around here;)

Thinking of taking a leaf out of your book Ray. Ultimately I really want a sub 3 marathon but I think focusing on shorter distance up to half mara for a year might be a good call. Never trained specifically for anything other than marathon distance and above. Think its time to change things up a bit.

tHE vAGGABOND

Im entered for Donadea, so that will keep me honest over the winter - but beyond that I really dont know, waiting for someone to suggest something tempting here or on club list and I will steal that idea

Really need to sort my swimming and get a couple of Tri's done, so part of me thinks I should spend millions to enter a 70.3 late next summer and that will focus my mind.

goalscoringhero

No primary target made out yet, other than having fun.
That includes hopefully

• Run the Line
• Tommy Walsh memorial 10k in Caherconlish in January, as close to 40 mins as possible
• Donadea 50k
• Wicklow Way Ultra
• Labane 10k breaking 40 mins
• Galway 5k series breaking 20 mins

Running the shorter distance races (up to half marathon) barefoot, with the goal of upping my barefoot distance to run a marathon eventually.

Then Tri season starts and hope to do a few half-distance races, one of which I've set my eye on for 3 years: Indeland Triathlon right at the door step of my folks. I'll work everything else around that.

Pm1e

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

Im entered for Donadea, so that will keep me honest over the winter - but beyond that I really dont know, waiting for someone to suggest something tempting here or on club list and I will steal that idea

Really need to sort my swimming and get a couple of Tri's done, so part of me thinks I should spend millions to enter a 70.3 late next summer and that will focus my mind.

why not save the millions and do one of the Irish middle distance events? I am going for TriAthy in May (a nice run up to Austria) and last August I did Ireman in Bangor. All very reasonable compare to the official 70.3 events.:)

rainbow kirby

Pm1e wrote: »

why not save the millions and do one of the Irish middle distance events? I am going for TriAthy in May (a nice run up to Austria) and last August I did Ireman in Bangor. All very reasonable compare to the official 70.3 events.:)

I'm planning for my first middle-distance next summer, but I need late season because of my wedding and honeymoon. Challenge Weymouth half in September is looking like the most likely candidate, with Midnightman in August as the contingency option because it's only about 45 minutes drive from us.

average_runner

For me there will be 5ks, 10ks and 2 half marathons(bohermeen and Athlone)

Training Plan for next year will be based around the club.

Monday 10 miles to work
Tuesday Club
Wednesday 10k recovery with strides to work
Thursday Club tempo
Friday 7k Recovery
Sat 10k starting off but hopefully push to 15 miles later on.

No marathons, retired from them.

Pm1e

rainbow kirby wrote: »

I'm planning for my first middle-distance next summer, but I need late season because of my wedding and honeymoon. Challenge Weymouth half in September is looking like the most likely candidate, with Midnightman in August as the contingency option because it's only about 45 minutes drive from us.

Both look like solid events, and plenty of prep time, good luck.

ger664

Going for 4 5K's between December and February.
Entered for Boston but unlikely I will race it.
No real interest in knocking anything off my PB unless I can have a realistic shot @ sub 3.

Wubble Wubble

Clontarf HM at the end of November, then (probably) nothing at all until after Christmas.
A few planned HMs in the first half of 2015 (Carlingford, Connemara, Inishbofin) with some shorter races (e.g. Raheny 5) and parkruns thrown into the mix.
After that, I'll have a think about whether I want to push for DCM '15 or some other (Irish) marathon. I think some interval and hill training, and higher mileage, will be needed in order to improve on my 4:18 in Paris this year.

RunRoryRun

After Monday, the next goal race is London in April. Will try to focus on short stuff between now and Christmas, some parkruns, a 10k and a half (any recommendations for a December half?), then kick on with marathon training from January.

Pm1e

RunRoryRun wrote: »

After Monday, the next goal race is London in April. Will try to focus on short stuff between now and Christmas, some parkruns, a 10k and a half (any recommendations for a December half?), then kick on with marathon training from January.

Are you registered for London?

tang1

Bundoran 10 mile in March if i'm able to run by then!!

Sacksian

Main short-term target is national novice. I don't expect to do well but would like to at least give a decent account of myself. I haven't run well in the two years I've run in it but it's one of the few races where you can not run well and still enjoy the experience! It starts off at a manic pace and, unless you're in the top 5 or bottom 5, you're going to spend the race overtaking and being overtaken for the entire duration.

After that, it's the indoor season. I haven't been doing anything quick but I hope to run at least one pb over the course of the short season - 400 and 1500 are probably slightly more likely than 800. I've never run indoors before, so the pbs might not come if it turns out I'm not suited to it.

Might also do the national masters xc in the new year as I've never done it and it looks pretty immense.

Murph_D

SamforMayo wrote: »

10 km on Dec 7 th. Run at least one park run between now and x mas. Would like to sign up for a HM for around March but can't see anything in the West.

Not particularly convenient to you either but I would recommend the Omagh HM (March 2015 date TBC). Did it in 2013 and would like to go back. Very well organised and a nice course in and around the town.

yaboya1

I'm already signed up for the Hamburg Marathon in April.
Will take in some shorter races in between. A few parkruns, Jingle Bells 5k, Raheny 5 mile, a couple of 10k's and possibly Bohermeen HM (seems like a good fit about 8 weeks out). I'm definitely not doing any races in double digits this side of Christmas though.

RunRoryRun

Pm1e wrote: »

Are you registered for London?

Yup - got in through the ballot.

ClashCityRocker

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Next planned goal race is a half in March, still trying to decide between Reading half and the new North London half (Barnet Copthall to Wembley and back)

I've signed up for the North London half, having done Reading the past two years. Reading is a decent option certainly, good flat(ish) course and pretty well supported. North London obviously has the stadium finish as well too though which was always one of Reading's big selling points!

PDCAT

Plan for next year at the moment:

London Marathon

Summit Mount Snowdon (Highest Mt in Wales)

Chicago or New York Marathon

Will try for sub 3.20 at one of the marathon's, not sure which one.
Will also try and run 1 race for each shorter distance and see if i can PB.

PeterParker100

What is the best website for finding races in Ireland/Dublin? I've not really found a good one, with comprehensive listings.

Tom Joad

PeterParker100 wrote: »

What is the best website for finding races in Ireland/Dublin? I've not really found a good one, with comprehensive listings.

I've found www.lindienaughton.com to be the most comprehensive.

RayCun

this page should list all licenced races
http://www.athleticsireland.ie/runzone/fixtures/

Murph_D

RayCun wrote: »

this page should list all licenced races
http://www.athleticsireland.ie/runzone/fixtures/

Doesn't cover NI though. Athletics NI site doesn't seem very comprehensive unfortunately. the Lindie Naughton one at least seems to combine the two jurisdictions, which is handy for people who like to see what's going on throughout the island.

robinph

Will be doing any and as many parkruns as I can.
Have said it before, but this time I really will train... honest... and aim for a sub 2:50 in London.

After that I'm not entirely sure. I'd like to take another 12 seconds off my 5km time and get a sub 17, and another similar number of seconds off the 10km time and get a sub 35, and another similar number of seconds off the half time and get a sub 79. Not going to get too worked up about any target though. Main thing is just to keep racing and see if I can manage to win the club championship trophy for a 3rd year running.

Will probably do DCM next year depending on what else goes on, but it's not likely to be a major target and expect to just be running for fun.

Izoard

Pm1e wrote: »

why not save the millions and do one of the Irish middle distance events? I am going for TriAthy in May (a nice run up to Austria) and last August I did Ireman in Bangor. All very reasonable compare to the official 70.3 events.:)

+1.

Joe - The Lost Sheep should definitely be on your hit list, if you are going for HIM in 2015.

Athy Double Olympic is a pretty benign "half", as long as the bonus 1.1km swim distance doesn't put you off.:pac:

b.harte

Nice thread.
In order:
Feb:Donadea 50km (it's in the glove box Anto, keep forgetting to post it) *target race*: just missed 4:30 last year by a few seconds so going for a comfortable 4:25 or maybe a 4:15 next year as punishment , main aim is to be steady pacing over the entire 50km, unlike previous attempts where I hammered off and suffered on the last 2 laps.
March:Mallow 10mile, local race and always a good day out with a nice bit of rivalry at work. *Not a goal race* got in under 70min last year but it interrupted my training for a longer ultra - so I might just coast around this year.
May? TBC :Wicklow Way Solo 127 KM*target race* A fantastic event, looking forward to this already, a super course and a nice friendly event where people genuinely want everyone to finish. Aim is to not get passed by as many of the relay runners - ie to be ahead of them. Would like to knock 2hrs off current time but depends on conditions on the day.
August: Trans Scania 246km *Pipe Dream Race* Unsure if Mrs B.Harte will leave me disappear to Sweden for a few days, and sure if she's okay with that I might as well push my luck and go somewhere a little more Alpine - for a few days....:):)
September: Kerry Way Ultra 186km *target race*. Suffered loads this year but finished it, learnt so much again so will go back for more, Target is take a decent chunk off my current time - mostly through better race management and fuelling strategy. Might depend on the Sweden situation above.
I know there are other races in early planing that I would be interested in - rumours of another 100km, a 100mile and even a 24hr down this neck of the woods - but until I know more I can't plan.
My training will be similar to this year. Time running more important than distance - lots of elevation gain and terrain specific training. Generally maintain 4-6 hrs over winter ramping up to 12/15hrs coming up to events. I have 3 core runs every week Monday heavy trail / mountain with 1 or 2 buddies, Tuesday 12.5km forestry run with a larger group, Thursday speed work / intervals with the same larger group. I usually do either a longer solo run on Sat/Sun or join a group LSR on Sat - depends on a few factors.
May to September is my most unplanned time - there's a few side projects I'd like to try - Beara Way non stop would be nice, and maybe the length of cork off road if possible. Donadea 100km if the timing suits.

Izoard

Current plan for 2015

Feb Donadea 50K
Aug IM70.3 Dublin (Half IM tri)
Aug/Sept Beast of the East (Olympic Tri)
Sept Marathon - Ireland, if I can find one
Oct DCM

smashiner

I now have become an unofficial mentor to my friend that watched me in the DCM.....in fact, he ran 16K that evening as a direct result of the buzz of race.:D So funny, but he seems very serious.....

He wants to jump from 10K's to HM's in the next few months. Any recommendations for the Dublin/Kildare area in the next few months, I know about the Clontarf HM in November but just want another one or two options for him is case he is not ready??

Me? Run a 10k race November and try to stay at 15K over the longer runs at the weekend. Maybe a HM before the end of the year with my buddy.

2015:
Then the usual cycle of Raheny 5, SPAR 10K in the PP, HM's x 2 maybe and then defo the DCM in 2015!
I do the odd Duathlon too, just because I bought a bike on the BTW scheme, but I am finding it hard to even look at the bike in my hall at home as I just want to keep running after the DCM prepp and race!!:rolleyes:

Calvin Johnson

Still thinking about next marathon.

Have entered the Clontarf HM in November and would like to do a 5km before Christmas at some point.

Then will probably start 2015 with the Raheny 5 mile race again.

Not sure after that.

Ed Mc

This year had a lot of firsts for me so
I'll be trying to improve on these next year.

Connemara ultra, should be able to knock off 40mins on last year. Ran very conservative and enjoyed the whole expierence.

Belfast marathon. Aiming for a sub 3:15 which I feel I could achieve currently. This years time was 3:21.

Portumna 100k. I'll be aiming for 9:30, around 30mins off my current time(in tralee)

The main goal is Connemara 100. All the training will be geared towards this and if the other goals look to compromise this then they'll be put on the back burner.

Back to Dublin in october. Ill wait til September to book, see how Belfast and the 100 mile went and decide on a goal then.

SamforMayo

JohnDozer wrote: »

I presume Tralee is too far south? St Patrick's weekend

Oh I'm afraid so!

tHE vAGGABOND

Joe - The Lost Sheep should definitely be on your hit list, if you are going for HIM in 2015.

Athy Double Olympic is a pretty benign "half", as long as the bonus 1.1km swim distance doesn't put you off

Already entered Athy Olympic, when they sent out their early bird thing a while ago. Lost sheep is a great call, deffo one I will consider when their 2015 dates are released.

adrian522

smashiner wrote: »

I now have become an unofficial mentor to my friend that watched me in the DCM.....in fact, he ran 16K that evening as a direct result of the buzz of race.:D So funny, but he seems very serious.....

He wants to jump from 10K's to HM's in the next few months. Any recommendations for the Dublin/Kildare area in the next few months, I know about the Clontarf HM in November but just want another one or two options for him is case he is not ready??

Me? Run a 10k race November and try to stay at 15K over the longer runs at the weekend. Maybe a HM before the end of the year with my buddy.

2015:
Then the usual cycle of Raheny 5, SPAR 10K in the PP, HM's x 2 maybe and then defo the DCM in 2015!
I do the odd Duathlon too, just because I bought a bike on the BTW scheme, but I am finding it hard to even look at the bike in my hall at home as I just want to keep running after the DCM prepp and race!!:rolleyes:

Bohermeen AC in Meath do a HM in early March I believe which gets very good reviews. Might be a bit out of your way though.

Calvin Johnson wrote: »

Still thinking about next marathon.

Have entered the Clontarf HM in November and would like to do a 5km before Christmas at some point.

Then will probably start 2015 with the Raheny 5 mile race again.

Not sure after that.

Would you consider the Jingle Bells 5K in early December?

Calvin Johnson

Possibly Adrian - would have to work afterwards but it should be ok.