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Dublin Marathon 2016 - Mentored Novices Thread
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Pomplamousse wrote: »Hehe I don't recall nop featuring in my dream but I'm sure there'll be plenty of dreams to come where he will. Since I have no idea what nop looks like, I assume he will look like the actor who played Atticus Finch, because due to his general wiseness that's how I picture him (sorry nop:D)
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- bet you Gregory didn't have the backroom staff I have, surely 
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So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body.
I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer 
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So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Sorry to hear that Szilvike, it's not nice to have to pull the plug but your positive attitude will go a long way towards making sure you do come back better and stronger for your next try. Stick around and let us know how the recovery is going.0 -
So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
So sorry to hear that Szilvike, the experience gained here will stand to you next time around!0 -
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So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Really sorry to hear that, Szilvike - it sounds to be the right call to postpone for a year. Rest and heal well, hopefully you can target some shorter races towards the end of the year (as I'm sure you've improved a lot) - and I like the PMA about a good strong start for next year. Hopefully you'll hang around and we'll see you on the big day.0 -
So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
So sorry to hear that Szilvike.Take it easy for a bit and recover. I'm sure you'll come back stronger next year.0 -
Sorry to hear this Szilvike. I had a similar injury to you last year, but it happened just as the tapering began which kept be out for three months. I know how disappointing it is to miss out. When you get back running again work on getting the milage built up and you'll be a lot stronger next year.So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer 0 -
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So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Sorry to hear that. Best of luck with the recovery!0 -
So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Hey Szilvike.. So Sorry to hear that. I can relate to it 100%. I got same at this time last year.. just before HM. It's one of those injuries that you just know you cannot run thru. On the plus side it should heal very quick and you will come back stronger. My advice is to get lots of strengthening work in whilst off - you can everything else just no impact work. I did loads of spinning and weights etc, this allowed me to come back to running still fit and ready for - but stronger too.
I honestly live in constant fear of another stress fracture but be positive and come back stronger next time out. Best of Luck.. don't let this stop you from doing everything else you usually do.0 -
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Week 11 is here. :eek:
The posts over the past few pages have illustrated the highs and lows of marathon training perfectly. On the one hand, there is some absolutely awesome mileage being recorded. The HHN1 followers clocked up 15-milers, while those on the boards program went all the way to 19 miles. For Aceygray, that wasn't enough - so she ran another 3 miles. For most of you, these will be the longest distances you have ever ran, only for that to be surpassed (several times) in the weeks to come. Awesome stuff, and take a moment to wallow in how far you have become.
On the other hand, we have seen tony1980 struggling with a knee injury and Szilvike just decided to postpone her efforts until next year. I hope tony's setback is just temporarily and we'll see Szilvike crush the distance next year!
In case you hadn't noticed :rolleyes: we have arrived at the sharp-end of marathon training. The plans for the next week call for:
HHN1: 4m, 8m and 4m mid-week runs, and a 16m LSR.
Boards: 4m, 8m, and 4m & strides mid-week, and a 20m LSR.
As always, a post-LSR recovery run of 2-3m is recommended, if you feel up to it. If not, skip it and put the feet up. Also, try and fit in a gentle, fun cross-training session, e.g. swimming, yoga, pilates, or gentle cycling. Remember, these are meant to be low-intensity, easy efforts - just to get a break from the monotony of running so much. Nothing overly arduous, no 5-a-side football, tag-rugby. I recall someone mentioning spinning classes - that's also not recommended. Great for fitness but as they are so hard on the legs, and that's not what's needed at this stage.
Those of you on different plans (which is totally fine), I am assuming your weekly mileage is somewhere in between HHN1 and Boards (or even a little more than boards). Do me a favor and confirm that. 8 weeks out, these are the critical weeks to get the miles in the legs.
TBO (maybe unknowkingly so!) kicked up some good discussion about training paces, which evolved into talking about adjusting target goals. We've all used a realistic, conservative target for the big day to determine the pace-ranges in which to operate on easy and LSR day. Sometimes, these paces feel unhelpfully slow - but as Myles posted, even the elite runners following the same pattern. Yes, they still clock up 6:30 - 7 minute miles, but that's slow if you're racing at 5! What I'm saying is, stick with the trusted routines… Haven't read enough on this? The great Dubgal summarized a similar discussion last year - incidentally, at the same time of year. What goes around, comes around
That said, there's nothing wrong with adjusting expectations. If you're going well in training and feel like you might have sold yourself a little short in your initial assessment, feel free to adjust upwards. Only you can be the judge of this, though! The rule of thumb remains to run the majority of your mileage at significantly slower times than PMP, that you should feel comfortable throughout, and that you pass the conversation tests. Alternatively, do keep in mind that you don't need to change anything if you're going well. Your current training routine and disciplines seem to be reaping rewards - keep doing what you're doing.
Lastly, the race-series half marathon in Phoenix Park is on the horizon. It's time to set expectations and formulate your plans. A great opportunity to perfect your race-day routine, and for example, a chance to run with a pace-group. Plenty to think about as you pound the pavements this week. :pac:
Run well this week, novices. Don't forget your stretches! :rolleyes:0 -
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Thanks for all the nice words guys!Stick around and let us know how the recovery is going.
Will do definitely, and looking forward especially to read the posts written after the marathon about all the experiences!Coffee Fulled Runner wrote: »Sorry to hear this Szilvike. I had a similar injury to you last year, but it happened just as the tapering began which kept be out for three months. I know how disappointing it is to miss out. When you get back running again work on getting the milage built up and you'll be a lot stronger next year.paddydriver wrote: »Hey Szilvike.. So Sorry to hear that. I can relate to it 100%. I got same at this time last year.. just before HM. It's one of those injuries that you just know you cannot run thru. On the plus side it should heal very quick and you will come back stronger. My advice is to get lots of strengthening work in whilst off - you can everything else just no impact work. I did loads of spinning and weights etc, this allowed me to come back to running still fit and ready for - but stronger too.
I honestly live in constant fear of another stress fracture but be positive and come back stronger next time out. Best of Luck.. don't let this stop you from doing everything else you usually do.
It's so good to see that you both are here now after the same injury. CFR it must have been horribly frustrating so close to the big day
Thanks for the advice paddydriver, I'll definitely do much more strength work from now on. Just with the exercises the physio gave me I can see and feel new muscles growing all over my body, which should help a lot in a long run. 0 -
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So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Really sorry to read this, Szilvike. Hope the recovery goes well and I look forward to seeing you smash the marathon next year.0 -
Week 18 - Irish Runner Plan.
Monday - I was supposed to do 4 miles but I was so tired and sore! Went to the gym instead for some foam rolling and a swim, felt a lot better afterwards.
Tue - Pilates
Wed - 8 miles tempo run with some hill sprints.
Thur - 4 miles easy before work.
It's so hard for me to get up and run, my body does be so achy and stiff, but was glad to have it done early as I had an early start planned for Friday for my LSR.
Friday - 16.1 miles LSR. I had planned to get a bus into town and do the marathon route but at the last minute himself offered to cycle with me if I stayed local, so took him up on his offer
Left at 7.30am, I brought 2 gels, some jelly tots and two 100ml bottles of water - plus he carried a bottle of lucozade for me. I wanted to try it at around 12 miles so I'd know if I should take it in the marathon, luckily it seems to agree with me and gave me a bit of a boost
Bit of a disaster at mile 2 when I took my first sip of water and realised there was still some washing up liquid left in the bottles
Other than that it all went well, my average pace was 11:40 which is bang on target
I had pains across my shoulders for the last 4 miles so I was thinking of adding 30 mins of rowing twice a week would strengthen them a bit?
I went to Brighton Friday evening, I had a lovely vision of myself running the pier Sundy morning while all my friends were hungover but turned out there was a free bar on the Saturday night, running gear never stood a chance after that!
Overall I missed two runs last week, not good at this stage, I'll be better this week and stick to the plan.
Definitely no more drinking until I cross the finishing line! 10.30 bed time might be a bit harder - I'll try aim for 11 and see how that goes. I'd usually go to bed at 12.30/1am so 11 is a really good compromise!!!
Good luck to all this week, it's really flying in now, I can't believe there's only 7 weeks to go!! :O0 -
So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Sorry to hear that, good luck with the recovery and hopefully next year will be your year for DCM.0 -
So, unfortunately no marathon for me this year.
On the top of the (now hopefully healed) knee injury, I've a stress fracture too. Clearly my enthusiasm was much bigger than the strength of my body. I've been extremely frustrated and disappointed in the past few weeks, but since I let it go two days ago, feel much calmer. I'll rest and do the recovery as I was told, and will start the marathon training much stronger next year
Thank you so-so much for all the good advice and support to everyone, I've learn a lot from this thread! And best of luck to all of you on the Big Day!! I'll be there and cheer
Ah sorry to hear that Szilvike, but better safe than sorry. Recover well and don't lose that enthusiasm. Your marathon day will come!0 -
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