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Firedance

Myles Splitz wrote: »

Just catching up now supper run well done. I told you was trust in the training and it hasn't let you down

You did it hasn't looking forward to doing the lactate threshold test next week too which I hope will bring even further improvement.

annapr

Just catching up here AM, didn't get a chance to wish you well but... Fantastic to read about your 10 mile exploits!!! The PB is great but even better is reading how much you enjoyed it. You have definitely banished the race demons. Delighted for you!

diego_b

Well done on the pb FD, great report and love the sound of that flying mile!!

Murph_D

Great stuff AM, well done. That's some improvement on a much tougher course than the B Boru. Delighted for you.

tailgunner

Well done, great report!

FBOT01

Super day at the office, AM. Training paying off in spades and with your new mantra there will be no stopping ya....onwards and upwards. Well done:pac::pac:

kildaremum

Well done. Great race and great to keep the positive mindset right to the end. It should do your confidence the power of good the next time you race.

HelenAnne

WOW! A seven-minute PB, that's amazing! And it was a tough course (or so I'm telling myself as I was 2 mins and 13 secs SLOWER than my PB).

Good to bump into you again. Loved the race report and well done again.

Firedance

Thank you folks

annapr wrote: »

Just catching up here AM, didn't get a chance to wish you well but... Fantastic to read about your 10 mile exploits!!! The PB is great but even better is reading how much you enjoyed it. You have definitely banished the race demons. Delighted for you!

where have you been! we miss you hope your marathon recovery is going well?

aquinn wrote: »

You got a fantastic, it's an upgrade from great? Baby steps FD to be as fabulous as me. X

I see, O.K. you'll let me know then when I can be upgraded again?

Firedance

Monday 23rd Nov 3.15 miles at avg HR 129.

Some very slow recovery miles, a few creaks and groans but nothing too bad, quads are tender and I'd say they'll be sore tomorrow, left Achilles also tender, right hip could do with replacing foot a little sore but not bad considering.

Have I mentioned recently how wonderful my clubmates are? Such super people, and of course, truly amazing athletes...and I discovered this morning BOARDS LURKERS!! Get out from behind your lap top lads!!! At least I know now... All joking aside, some stellar performances put in yesterday by both men's & women's teams on a tough course in a super competitive field.

aquinn

Lurkers - eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Anna is fine, she's taking myself and BG out for a tempo run later.

Can you do a swim/sauna later maybe for moany bits?

happygoose

Nothing but ***** FD!

Wish we could bottle your spirit, you're committed to the cause, turning out in the vest when it matters. Attentive, patient and perseverant with your training. With that approach anything is possible. Keep her lit!

Firedance

happygoose wrote: »

Nothing but ***** FD!

Wish we could bottle your spirit, you're committed to the cause, turning out in the vest when it matters. Attentive, patient and perseverant with your training. With that approach anything is possible. Keep her lit!

ha! thanks, I might forgive you so, I'll think about it... btw, advice is always welcome here

anyone else want to stick their head over the parfait....

nop98

Well done FD and great report!

Firedance

Tuesday 24th Nov 3 miles @ avg hr 128

This was supposed to be 5 but had to pull the plug due to a very sick stomach, felt O.K. leaving the house so not sure where it came from, I thought I could run through it but had to come to standstill at one point, I should probably have walked home probably but the stubborn b*tch in me wanted to get some miles in today rather than none. Something similar happened after Longwood and then I felt queasy for weeks afterwards, hopefully it won't last as long this time...

The legs are much sorer today as I suspected, quads & IT bands in particular. Did lots of foam rolling last night & a strength & stretch routine. A week of very easy running ahead so hopefully will be nicely recovered by the weekend.

ThebitterLemon

Firedance wrote: »

Tuesday 24th Nov 3 miles @ avg hr 128

This was supposed to be 5 but had to pull the plug due to a very sick stomach, felt O.K. leaving the house so not sure where it came from, I thought I could run through it but had to come to standstill at one point, I should probably have walked home probably but the stubborn b*tch in me wanted to get some miles in today rather than none. Something similar happened after Longwood and then I felt queasy for weeks afterwards, hopefully it won't last as long this time...

The legs are much sorer today as I suspected, quads & IT bands in particular. Did lots of foam rolling last night & a strength & stretch routine. A week of very easy running ahead so hopefully will be nicely recovered by the weekend.

I see Aquinn trying to pawn off some "manky shark drink" over on the rave thread, you didn't take her up on the offer did you FD

Hope you feel better soon


TbL

aquinn

Should you not be out running TbL?

ThebitterLemon

aquinn wrote: »

Should you not be out running TbL?

I wish Aquinn, sitting in Stockholm airport looking out at the partially snow covered roads, waiting for my next flight trying to catch up on Boardsies exploits! 'Twas minus 6 here last night and I only had a singlet

TbL

Firedance

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

I see Aquinn trying to pawn off some "manky shark drink" over on the rave thread, you didn't take her up on the offer did you FD

Hope you feel better soon


TbL

ha ha no I didn't, and thanks )

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

I wish Aquinn, sitting in Stockholm airport looking out at the partially snow covered roads, waiting for my next flight trying to catch up on Boardsies exploits! 'Twas minus 6 here last night and I only had a singlet

TbL

get them to send you to Tokyo, doesn't the airport there have a running track in it your singlet won't be much use when you land here either I'm afraid, maybe throw in an aul tshirt the next time too

tang1

I see the Longwood t-shirt got a day out Sunday. Couple of great both feet off the ground photos on the Stook thread

Firedance

tang1 wrote: »

I see the Longwood t-shirt got a day out Sunday. Couple of great both feet off the ground photos on the Stook thread

I'll have to be buried in that t-shirt!! one of those pics even made it to my facebook profile pic

Firedance

Wednesday 25th Nov: 5 miles @ avg hr 134 11:10

Lunchtime run, first 3.5 miles were ok, then the stomach cramps & nausea started again, last mile back was horrible & had to stop a few times. Forced down a bowl of soup for lunch but might as well have been eating cardboard. Legs feeling much better today, still a twinge or two.

PM: 45 mins strength session in the club gym. found this tough especially on the legs, while they felt better on the run earlier my right IT band in particular was not liking the hurdle jumps or the walking lunges!! only did two rounds (instead of 3) and headed off.

aquinn

Firedance wrote: »

Wednesday 25th Nov:
PM: 45 mins strength session in the club gym. found this tough especially on the legs, while they felt better on the run earlier my right IT band in particular was not liking the hurdle jumps or the walking lunges!! only did two rounds (instead of 3) and headed off.

WTF is this if you aren't feeling well?

Firedance

aquinn wrote: »

WTF is this if you aren't feeling well?

Dedication? Commitment? No?

tang1

Firedance wrote: »

Dedication? Commitment? No?

You feeling any better? Run today?

Firedance

tang1 wrote: »

You feeling any better? Run today?

No running today as getting lactate threshold test tomorrow eve (v excited) I'm a little better today tho thanks, maybe I should be resting completely, I might cut my long run short at the weekend if I'm not 100%

tang1

Firedance wrote: »

No running today as getting lactate threshold test tomorrow eve (v excited) I'm a little better today tho thanks, maybe I should be resting completely, I might cut my long run short at the weekend if I'm not 100%

What's the plan for long run at weekend, any interest meeting for trot along the canal late Sunday morning?

Firedance

tang1 wrote: »

What's the plan for long run at weekend, any interest meeting for trot along the canal late Sunday morning?

ah damm, would love to but I may have echm agreed to race in the Meath intermediates in the cow park on Sunday will be doing my LR on Saturday instead (slowly!) Will definitely have to do that some Sunday though

happygoose

Firedance wrote: »

No running today as getting lactate threshold test tomorrow eve (v excited) I'm a little better today tho thanks, maybe I should be resting completely, I might cut my long run short at the weekend if I'm not 100%

Excellent. Pretty similar to VO2 with regard to figuring out training paces. Is it with Perfect Pacing?

Firedance

happygoose wrote: »

Excellent. Pretty similar to VO2 with regard to figuring out training paces. Is it with Perfect Pacing?

Yep, pconn recommend them, wish id gone last year before marathon training but you live n learn!! Good to know you've had success with HR training too.