Dublin Marathon 2016 - Mentored Novices Thread

Name|Planned Pace|Distance required
nop98|any|
Firedance|10:30 to 11:30|6-8
aceygray|9.30 - 10 min/mile|14 miles
The Muppet|11 to 12 |any
A Neurotic||
Antwerp||

nop98 wrote: »

I would say that's okay - much better than twice-a-day at least, unless FBOT or Myles overrules me...?

I hope this week is going better for you? Not too many missed runs?

Thanks nop. I started back running on Wednesday so did 4 miles Wednesday & 4 miles Thursday and felt grand, rest today and plan on doing the 15 mile LSR tomorrow. I'm still coughing a bit but the doctor gave me the go ahead to get back to running so I'm hoping that's ok.

Now I do \o/

Name|Planned Pace|Distance required
nop98|any|
Firedance|10:30 to 11:30|6-8
aceygray|9.30 - 10 min/mile|14 miles
The Muppet|11 to 12 |any
A Neurotic||
Antwerp||
FITZA|10.20+|14m
Pomplamousse|10:30-10:45min/mile-ish|14 miles

I did a 9.5 mile run this morning and i have just been reminded of a local 5 mile road race which is on this evening. Would i be mad to do the race??

boydkev wrote: »

So i will take that as a DON'T DO IT.
If only i had remembered the Race was on.

It's just the risk of injury would be high, you could do and could be fine but you could also pay a price for it. In truth a 5 mile race (and you would more than likely gun it on this fine evening) would take more out of you than your run from this morning. Doubles (2 runs in the same day) are hard on the body if you're not used to them, plus in making one of those runs a race it would be too risky.
Unfortunately with the marathon training there are going to be races you have to say no to and it's difficult when you meet people (who probably don't fully understand what you are training for and what is entailed) when asking are you racing and you have to go nah not today.

boydkev wrote: »

I did a 9.5 mile run this morning and i have just been reminded of a local 5 mile road race which is on this evening. Would i be mad to do the race??

Keep the main thing the main thing ....

See lidl have the marathon high five gel packs back in this week. AND TWO types of foam rollers! I have a big thick Lonsdale one, but might look at getting a new one. Is there much difference between the thin stick ones and the thicker bumpy ones?

ToriV wrote: »

See lidl have the marathon high five gel packs back in this week. AND TWO types of foam rollers! I have a big thick Lonsdale one, but might look at getting a new one. Is there much difference between the thin stick ones and the thicker bumpy ones?

Hi ToriV, I find the thin stick one good for calf muscles and it's also handy for bringing anywhere, maybe if you want to use it before/after a run! Gives your arms a workout as well

FITZA wrote: »

Hi ToriV, I find the thin stick one good for calf muscles and it's also handy for bringing anywhere, maybe if you want to use it before/after a run! Gives your arms a workout as well

Thanks - that's a good idea about taking it out. My old one is big....and I have to fight my kids for it now cos they use it as a rocket launcher!

Name|Planned Pace|Distance required
nop98|any|
Firedance|10:30 to 11:30|6-8
aceygray|9.30 - 10 min/mile|14 miles
The Muppet|11 to 12 |any
A Neurotic|10:30 - 11| 12 - 14
Antwerp||
FITZA|10.20+|14m
Pomplamousse|10:30-10:45min/mile-ish|14 miles
kin9pin|10:00-11:00|14 miles
The Black Oil|11|12 miles

Great stuff; brilliant commitment shown! Hard work done enjoy the rest of the day now!

kin9pin wrote: »

This morning (well the whole holiday so far) confirmed to me that I really am fully committed to DCM
I thought being away would be a test, that I'd choose the beer over running, but there I was, in bed early, up at 5, out at 6 to beat the heat, watching the sunrise at 7, and completing my 15m LSR in 2:36 with a massive smile on my face and feeling I had a few more miles in me
Finished with an ice cold shower and a swim.

Really hoping this continues. I've been very lucky so far with no niggles, but I know the risk increases the further we go.

Good luck everyone else with the long runs, it's getting serious now!

I just ran the longest I have ever run, in my entire life and it felt pretty okay!! All going well, that's a statement I'll be making several times in the coming weeks and months!!