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AuldManKing wrote: »Congrats on the PB! - Feelings like you describe happen to us all. For me it is every race and for a while it was quite a difficulty for me. I'm quite sure its the same for a lot of people.
Great racing and nice even splits!
Thanks AMK I used to feel it at every race so I am glad it is a lot better and does not put me off LOL I am always glad when we can start moving it goes a
way then:)
I am pretty proud of my splits I aimed not go way to fast on my first KM and keep to a certain pace and I did it
my watch helped finally know how to use it 0 -
Tuesday
Early morning spin class, nice and easy spinning
Run 8km @6.49 enjoyed this run with club stuck to easy pace
S&C 30 minutes all core work
Wednesday
Never got out for a run, kids stuff kept me busy
Thursday
LSR 12km nice and easy felt good to get out and start working a long run back in again.
Friday
Early morning spinning class and a few stairs to help a friend
Sunday Brick session Cycle 25KM and 10Km Trail run ( which was 7km not 10)
Cycle 34km 1hr 39 mins
So hubby wanted to go for a nice easy cycle 25km before the trail run and I believed him LOL but it was not easy very hilly and he detoured and it ended up a little longer with a killer hill well I thought it was a killer one!!! at the end ( I will admit I was not impressed LOL) lovely cycle though I would not have minded staying out for longer and taking in the scenery. But I was worried we would be late back and pushed harder on the hills than I would normally and I am paying for it today. I noticed when I stood up to cycle uphill I had a pain in my right arm from my elbow to my hand and towards the end a pain in my hip and into my groin with every downward pedal in my left leg. I wonder if my form was off or my position on the bike is wrong.
we got back in time a quick change of clothes a quick snack, some water ( I think I needed more) the quickest little run to try and get my legs working and off to the start!
IMRA CarrigByrne Trail run
Another fantastic event so well organized
We lined up at the start, a few words from the Director and countdown was on! a nice little easy run with a slight downhill until we had to turn right and run up a lovely forest path loads of winding and hard going near the stop when it got steep I needed a walk break but did not feel so bad about it when others were all walking as well, I actually thought we had 10km to run so did not mind the little walking break conserve energy for later on. it was nearly 1km to the top and out on to the forest road then back into the trees ( best bit love running through the trees on windy muddy paths ) I could not believe we had nearly 4km covered I was finding it hard going my legs felt heavy. another walk break as it was steep and loose stones underfoot.
hubby was feeling fresh and I could tell he wanted to push on but did not want to leave me he was trying to get me to run at his pace Nope!
So I told him to push on!
I was in a small bunch 2 in front and 1 behind me! there was a lady in front of me and I made her my target I would catch her first and then see if I could pass her.
We were coming up to 5km and moving nicely legs felt so much better, I was delighted when we turned off onto a little track and it was downhill loads of deep mud and so much fun. back out across the road and up through the trees I looked up and seen a few in front all walking, but felt ok so kept running passed a guy and the lady in front of me. up to 6km it was all uphill with a nice ''little'' downhill to recover on Sun was shining and I could hear whoops ahead of me which always spurs you on back out on the forest road & I knew we where back near the start and I felt disappointed about that! I met a guy running towards me and I asked him was he doing his cool down LOL he was oh well! met a lovely volunteer and she directed me back into the trees and uphill we go again I knew it would be slow going as I could see a few up ahead walking, the lady I passed caught up again and we chatted our way to the top and then back on to the forest road down through some trees and back on the same path we came up at the start to the finish.
That downhill was fun loved it, out on the road and I just wanted to hold my position and finish strong and I did
Finished the afternoon chatting and having cake and coffee in the sun!
Next Trail run is in Brandon Hill which will have less forest trail and more trail on the open mountain.0 -
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Tuesday
Early morning spin class, nice and easy spinning
Run 8km @6.49 enjoyed this run with club stuck to easy pace
S&C 30 minutes all core work
Wednesday
Never got out for a run, kids stuff kept me busy
Thursday
LSR 12km nice and easy felt good to get out and start working a long run back in again.
Friday
Early morning spinning class and a few stairs to help a friend
Sunday Brick session Cycle 25KM and 10Km Trail run ( which was 7km not 10)
Cycle 34km 1hr 39 mins
So hubby wanted to go for a nice easy cycle 25km before the trail run and I believed him LOL but it was not easy very hilly and he detoured and it ended up a little longer with a killer hill well I thought it was a killer one!!! at the end ( I will admit I was not impressed LOL) lovely cycle though I would not have minded staying out for longer and taking in the scenery. But I was worried we would be late back and pushed harder on the hills than I would normally and I am paying for it today. I noticed when I stood up to cycle uphill I had a pain in my right arm from my elbow to my hand and towards the end a pain in my hip and into my groin with every downward pedal in my left leg. I wonder if my form was off or my position on the bike is wrong.
we got back in time a quick change of clothes a quick snack, some water ( I think I needed more) the quickest little run to try and get my legs working and off to the start!
IMRA CarrigByrne Trail run
Another fantastic event so well organized
We lined up at the start, a few words from the Director and countdown was on! a nice little easy run with a slight downhill until we had to turn right and run up a lovely forest path loads of winding and hard going near the stop when it got steep I needed a walk break but did not feel so bad about it when others were all walking as well, I actually thought we had 10km to run so did not mind the little walking break conserve energy for later on. it was nearly 1km to the top and out on to the forest road then back into the trees ( best bit love running through the trees on windy muddy paths ) I could not believe we had nearly 4km covered I was finding it hard going my legs felt heavy. another walk break as it was steep and loose stones underfoot.
hubby was feeling fresh and I could tell he wanted to push on but did not want to leave me he was trying to get me to run at his pace Nope! So I told him to push on!
I was in a small bunch 2 in front and 1 behind me! there was a lady in front of me and I made her my target I would catch her first and then see if I could pass her.
We were coming up to 5km and moving nicely legs felt so much better, I was delighted when we turned off onto a little track and it was downhill loads of deep mud and so much fun. back out across the road and up through the trees I looked up and seen a few in front all walking, but felt ok so kept running passed a guy and the lady in front of me. up to 6km it was all uphill with a nice ''little'' downhill to recover on Sun was shining and I could hear whoops ahead of me which always spurs you on back out on the forest road & I knew we where back near the start and I felt disappointed about that! I met a guy running towards me and I asked him was he doing his cool down LOL he was oh well! met a lovely volunteer and she directed me back into the trees and uphill we go again I knew it would be slow going as I could see a few up ahead walking, the lady I passed caught up again and we chatted our way to the top and then back on to the forest road down through some trees and back on the same path we came up at the start to the finish.
That downhill was fun loved it, out on the road and I just wanted to hold my position and finish strong and I did
Finished the afternoon chatting and having cake and coffee in the sun!
Next Trail run is in Brandon Hill which will have less forest trail and more trail on the open mountain.
Another great race in the bag. Seems like you really enjoyed this one too 0 -
Jaysus I'm surprised the sun was still in the sky by the time you finished chatting!
Pain in the leg is more likely to be from your position on the bike particularly if either saddle height, stem height or stem length were changed recently. Hubby did more of that than me LOL did not help he knew some guys there cannot bring him anywhere
actually I did change my saddle height the last time we were out I had one of those covers on it but took it off as I do not need it anymore and it felt to low! I will check it out again.
Wubble Wubble I did once I stopped trying to match hubby pace and settled into my own pace .running uphill really works the cardiovascular system I hope mine improves so I can manage them better. it was a great run though. 0 -
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Annie get your Run wrote: »Sounds lovely between the bike and the run!! Maybe some foam rolling might help the hip and do your neck & shoulders which might help the arm. Which reminds me........:D
I will try that, I think it is muscle sure my legs could do with a bit of foam rolling!
Just looking at Quest adventure racing training plans they are not bad and I am not sure but I thought they would cover longer distances for running and more workouts during the week esp for the expert routes nice brick sessions though I think I like to run more once or twice a week!
How much training should you be doing for adventure races or longer say 12 hour onwards events some friends are doing the Race this year and are training a lot :eek: 6 days a week and all hard days, Sunday they cycled 160km up around mount lenister then a run of about 20km or more, I think some of it on trails and that is the first trail run and back in this morning to the club to do stairs with 4kg jackets on and spinning bikes turned up to the max and staying standing up :eek:
I think they should have rested today, every day seems to be a race day crazy0 -
Great race!!
My right hip bothers me sometimes - caused by tight ITB and tight quad/hip flexors. In my case my physio says it's down to weak glutes
I'm not giving medical advice obviously as everyone is different but foam rolling can't do any harm though i find i can't really get into mine with a foam roller - i have to use a baseball, ouch :eek: And i get a deep tissue massage every so often when i can afford it/arrange it. 0 -
Great race!!
My right hip bothers me sometimes - caused by tight ITB and tight quad/hip flexors. In my case my physio says it's down to weak glutes I'm not giving medical advice obviously as everyone is different but foam rolling can't do any harm though i find i can't really get into mine with a foam roller - i have to use a baseball, ouch :eek: And i get a deep tissue massage every so often when i can afford it/arrange it.
The foam roller just does not get it does it! I can get hubby to work on my pressure points but I may go back the physio and get him to do a deep tissue massage thankfully he is very affordable.0 -
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Wow, you're simulating training for the Race already It's only a matter of time before you'll be signing up
Sounds like a fab Sunday morning run
LOL not on my ever extending list of runs to do yet There is about 9 going up from our club to run 3 are part of a team We had considered going up as a team I was meant to be in an all girls team doing the first run and kyack but it fell through. Probably just as well my 11 year old confirmation is on the 1st of March. 0 -
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What a strange week I missed some of my runs as kids on midterm break and minding my friends 3 kids as well looking forward to having more structure this week.
But also have started a new marathon training plan for the Clare Burren Marathon challenge
Monday
Rest day
Just foam rolling and S&C I was eating my words about my calfs as both felt tight when I got up!
Tuesday
Spin
60 minutes, nice class lots of giggles
Evening Physio, I booked this appointment when my hip was hurting after my cycle, thankfully hip was much better but I thought no harm to go anyway. I am glad I did my QL was very tight and had pelvis a little off balance so I was overcompensating on my right leg lucky I had no issues well pain wise I had noticed a tightness in my knee but it was not consistent or there every time. So he sorted all that out I have a list of exercises to do. But overall he was happy with me I had corrected my weak glutes and my ankle is much stronger as well. Cleared to keep running and report back if I have any other problems
Wednesday
No run, minding kids and my back was a little sore after physio
S&C with some foam rolling instead
Thursday
Tempo run 30 minutes @ 5:45 / 5:50 min/km
quite enjoyed this run, fitted it in before heading to do my shopping I did feel a little silly with my backpack on left calf felt a little tight when I finished but the walk to the shop afterward and it was gone.
Friday & Saturday
Minding kids so apart from walking and doing my exercises from physio not much else I had a major case of run envy when hubby headed out on Friday
Sunday
Warm up
Lots of talk about running drills on here in a great thread 'training to train' so I had fun on Sunday practicing a few Drills and really love the knee-high rhythm kick took me a while to get it:)
Followed by
LSR 12km @ 7 min /KM
Kept it nice and easy and the little bit tightness in my legs had worked itself out by the end, finished with some strides in the last KM which and walked home to let the legs cool down0 -
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Cool. Would love to see it.
Here is the original link to plan http://www.brutalevents.co.uk/MMM_16wk_plan.pdf
I am still changing it to KM and to suit me on a go slow today
more info on the plan https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/trail-running-half-marathon-marathon-training.html0 -
Here is the original link to plan http://www.brutalevents.co.uk/MMM_16wk_plan.pdf
I am still changing it to KM and to suit me on a go slow today
more info on the plan https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/trail-running-half-marathon-marathon-training.html
It’s interesting and I like the hill stuff in it. I wonder should I amend some of my weeks to include hill stuff as HH3 doesn’t have it. There’s no step back weeks though which is unusual?0 -
It’s interesting and I like the hill stuff in it. I wonder should I amend some of my weeks to include hill stuff as HH3 doesn’t have it. There’s no step back weeks though which is unusual?
Yea I noticed, I will add them in myself and I am not overly pushed on speed sessions so will keep them easy instead.
I think you could pick a hilly route for some of your easy runs or an LSR and even take in some trails 0 -
Yea I noticed, I will add them in myself and I am not overly pushed on speed sessions so will keep them easy instead.
I think you could pick a hilly route for some of your easy runs or an LSR and even take in some trails
True, had already deliberately included hills in my planned route for tomorrow actually.0 -
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