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DCM 2018 - Mentored Novice Thread
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Hi, I have just joined up today, Dublin will be my first marathon
Have you raced before? Yes
If so what are your PBs? Tralee HM time just under 2 hours, 1:59. I have done 2 other half marathons, also some 5km, 10km and 10 milers. 10km PB is around 56 mins at the moment.
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? the odd time on the longer runs but not always.
How much training do you currently do ? Current training plan, if I can stick to it, are 4 runs a week with a long run and a tempo run thrown in. I would also do a spin and a kettlebells class during the week.
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time? I am just looking to get myself across the finish line :)
How many days a week can you train? And what plan do you intend to follow? I have had a look at training plans on line and used that to create my own training plan. I would have 5 days a week with either a run or a gym class.
What is your biggest worry/fear/doubt (if you have any!) in signing up? hitting the wall!
Why are you running this marathon? for fun
Welcome, delighted to have you along
You sound like you have a great base already. 4 runs and 2 gym classes a week is great going. Would you consider switching one of those classes to a Pilates class if your gym runs them? It would be great for strength and ultimately injury prevention. It sounds like your runs are already the perfect mix for marathon training - have you had a chance to look at the plans? I think you would be able for either of them. 0 -
I've been waiting patiently for this thread to open. Delighted to have you as our mentor ariana. Looking forward to your guidance and support as I attempt my first marathon.
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs?
5km - 28.05 Great Ireland Run April 2017.
10km - 60.33 Gingerbread Run November 2017.
5 mile - 50 minutes - Raheny. January 2018 - Only one I have done.
Half - 2.44. Rock & Roll August 2017 - Only one to date.
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? (No problem if you do)
No.
How much training do you currently do ? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
From this week I will be running four days a week, 2 X 5k, 1x 8k and a LSR of 10k plus. Will increase gradually to 20 miles per week before the plan starts.
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time?
I just want to say "I did it". I am a slow runner so would hope to finish in under 6 hours.
How many days a week can you train? And what plan do you intend to follow?
I will run four times a week, cross train on a Sunday. I will follow the Hal Higdon plan.
What is your biggest worry/fear/doubt (if you have any!) in signing up?
That I will fail to make the starting line due to injury. No reason to think this if I follow the plan correctly and do strength and conditioning exercises.
Why are you running this marathon?
I turned 50 in February so decided this was the year to do something big just for me! I have more free time now that the kids are no longer kids so I want to use this time productively
Looking forward to interacting with all the other novices this year.
Thanks for taking us under your wing ariana and everyone else.0 -
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Hi Everyone.
Was waiting for this thread to start with huge anticipation.
Had a few niggles with the soleos muscle and a few blisters the last few weeks but all seems good now.
Cant wait to get started on the plan.
Hi Sann you are in great hands here so do stick around
on your soleus muscle
have you got a little ball if not might be worth getting one and use it to roll your feet over it losen everything up and also work on loosening your calf muscles with a foam roller or you can use a narrow roller even a broom handle and work them hold on any sore spots till they ease and that should help you out better to get in the habit of that now it will help you no end when your increasing your mileage:)0 -
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I've been waiting patiently for this thread to open. Delighted to have you as our mentor ariana. Looking forward to your guidance and support as I attempt my first marathon.
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs?
5km - 28.05 Great Ireland Run April 2017.
10km - 60.33 Gingerbread Run November 2017.
5 mile - 50 minutes - Raheny. January 2018 - Only one I have done.
Half - 2.44. Rock & Roll August 2017 - Only one to date.
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? (No problem if you do)
No.
How much training do you currently do ? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
From this week I will be running four days a week, 2 X 5k, 1x 8k and a LSR of 10k plus. Will increase gradually to 20 miles per week before the plan starts.
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time?
I just want to say "I did it". I am a slow runner so would hope to finish in under 6 hours.
How many days a week can you train? And what plan do you intend to follow?
I will run four times a week, cross train on a Sunday. I will follow the Hal Higdon plan.
What is your biggest worry/fear/doubt (if you have any!) in signing up?
That I will fail to make the starting line due to injury. No reason to think this if I follow the plan correctly and do strength and conditioning exercises.
Why are you running this marathon?
I turned 50 in February so decided this was the year to do something big just for me! I have more free time now that the kids are no longer kids so I want to use this time productively
Looking forward to interacting with all the other novices this year.
Thanks for taking us under your wing ariana and everyone else.
Welcome gypsylee Your plans to build up to 20mpw sound perfect and i love your intention to commit to strength & conditioning. If you could find a class for that it would help a lot, but of course doing it yourself at home will be great too, it just might get more difficult to motivate yourself as the weeks go on the mileage gets higher and some fatigue sets in. Best of luck over the coming few weeks with base building, keep us updated.cullenswood wrote: »Might as well give this a go so.
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!)
5k: 18:47 (about 3 years ago)
10k: 39:42 (Nov 2017)
HM: 1:29:59 (Mar 2017)
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? (No problem if you do)
No
How much training do you currently do ? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
About 55k a week on a good week (including a long run of about 22km) and two other easy runs of about 10-12k and an interval session.
Also do a pilates class every week
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time?
Main aim is to get to the start line uninjured! After that the ideal finish would be 3:29:59
How many days a week can you train? And what plan do you intend to follow?
Probably 5 days. I have been looking at the meno plan for the past while and like the flexibility it gives, plus I like look of the midweek MP sessions. Has anyone any advice on using this as a first timer?
What is your biggest worry/fear/doubt (if you have any!) in signing up?
Getting injured in the build up. I am hoping I will be able for the increase in mileage as it builds up, but there are always niggles and fear these will increase as the plan goes on.
Why are you running this marathon?
Love running, love the me time it gives me on the solo runs, and enjoy going for a run with others to catch up. Used to say I will never run a marathon due to the time commitment, but kids are a bit older now and have decided I would like to have that box ticked, and am not getting any younger.
Hi cullenswood, wow another speedy with a great base
Your ideal finish time sounds achievable based on your HM time but it's great to be taking a relaxed approach at this stage. The pilates class will be a big bonus on the injury front, along with a sensible approach to training and pacing your runs, so don't worry. I'm sure someone will come along with advice on the meno plan 0 -
Hi Sann you are in great hands here so do stick around on your soleus muscle
have you got a little ball if not might be worth getting one and use it to roll your feet over it losen everything up and also work on loosening your calf muscles with a foam roller or you can use a narrow roller even a broom handle and work them hold on any sore spots till they ease and that should help you out better to get in the habit of that now it will help you no end when your increasing your mileage:)
This is great advice and is appropriate for everyone. If you haven't got a foam roller then now is a good time to invest in one, if you can't stretch to it then a rolling pin (yes the type you use for making an apple pie) is almost as good! A tennis ball and/or a golf ball may also be handy. There are plenty of you tube videos to help with foam rolling the calves, hamstrings, glutes, quads 0 -
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Hi Ariana
Thanks for taking us on, I had a feeling yourself and Kelly Girl might be involved in this years Novices after following last years thread. This will be my first marathon so looking forward to it
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!)
5k: 21.48 Mar '18
10k: 50.07 Apr '18
5m : 41.11 Jan '18
I'll be doing the Tallaght 5k and Terenure 5 miler in the coming weeks,so hopefully duck under 21 and 40
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training? (No problem if you do)
No
How much training do you currently do ? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
4 days a week including one long (16k at the min) 1 S&C class
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time?
To get the job done, if I get under 4 hours that would be a bonus
How many days a week can you train? And what plan do you intend to follow?
As many as I need to do, I will be following the boards plan as you have gone to the trouble of doing one and has served people well over the years
What is your biggest worry/fear/doubt (if you have any!) in signing up?
None
Why are you running this marathon?
My dad was a 2.3x and my brother is a 2.4x so hopefully I bought the same genes in the shop they got theres, so need to reclaim the bragging rights at the kitchen table
Rossi they are good numbers you have there to indicate a Sub 4 is more than achievable. It'll be interesting to see how you go in Tallaght and Terenure to get a good picture of where you're at right now. The 5k time indicates lots of improvement is likely on your 5 mile and 10k times. Enjoy the races and even more so this thread! 0 -
AuldManKing wrote: »A great choice for mentor and co-mentor! Congrats to you both.
I'll hopefully dip in and out of this thread adding my tuppence worth - this year I might even take my own advice and slow down on the 1st few miles!!
Apart from the advice you get - its a way to keep track of your training and more importantly, as you get more and more immersed into Marathon training and your loved ones at home or pals in work are sick of you talking about it, you can offload here!!
Socially its great to meet up too at races or just the odd run - it all adds to the experience.
Best of luck all.
If we can come any way close to matching the contributions you made last year we will be more than happy. Looking forward to your contributions this year too.
Have a good one tomorrow night (assuming you're doing the BHAA 5k?) 0 -
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How amazing it is to check in here every few hours and see the group growing!
Rossi7 those are some great times you have against your name, not to mention the good genes, the future is bright for you, welcome on board.
Brownbinman delighted to see you back here, yay I think one of the key contributors to shin splits is building up the mileage too quickly so let's be very careful in that regard ok. If you want to post more specifics of current mileage and plans for the next few weeks of the base building phase up then please do. Also, i think it may be a better idea to pick one of the plans and stick with it, it's important to trust the plan you choose. Again, by all means share the reasons you're thinking a hybrid might suit you better and maybe we could advise you towards one or the other? It sounds like you're in a good place right now with a mix of running, cross training and the core work, i have no fears that with consistent, sensible training you can achieve your goal
AMK please don't be a stranger 0 -
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“Ariana’s Athletes” coming up!:D
Just one point for any novices to note on this one. There will be lots of experienced and faster runners who will most likely join this group. Don't be intimidated by their distances or speeds. I nearly lost my bottle when I compared myself to them. Stick to your plan and your paces, nobody is judging. As you get to know your fellow novices it is really interesting to see what training they are doing and where they do it.0 -
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