Kennyg71 wrote: » Well how did it go BS.
chickey2 wrote: » Quote "I am not a marathon runner" Yes you are! You just ran a marathon! Not to your best ability, but you did it. Sounds like you were dehydrated. Was it just water you were drinking or did you have any sports drinks or electrolyte drinks? They're worth trying before Dublin. Flying can also dehydrate you a bit so that wouldn't help. Take everything you've learnt and make plans for Dublin. You've put in the hard work already, you just need a bit of recovery and a sensible plan and you can take a big chunk off that time in Dublin.
The Muppet wrote: » Congratulations On The PB Bluesquare , Sounds like that PB was hard earned. Well Done.
joesoap5 wrote: » Definitely agree with Chicken, you didn't running to the best of your ability. I thought you were on for a 4.10. Just make sure your head is in the right place before thinking of Dublin. I don't think you were dehydrated, just my opinion. Signs of dehydration would be dry mouth, dizzy spells etc. Maybe the drinking water was a distraction for your mind? I think you have that sub 50 10k and sub 4 marathon if u get into the right frame of mind.
Kennyg71 wrote: » sorry to hear didn't go fully to plan, but you finished and with a PB so well done. Recover well and come back stronger, friend of mine did Berlin Marathon also, he is about 19min for 5k but took over 4.30 hrs, his training didn't go fully to Plan with life taking over, but he said defiantly will try again, just about having a look back at training and refining or maybe just one of those days.
Bluesquare wrote: » Thanks - think it was one of those days. I think my body is plenty fit enough it's my mental training that needs a shake up!!! Maybe in Dublin I'll be hungrier - a redemption run ! I'm definitely going to start doing park runs over the winter - need to become used the pain of racing . Becoming to precious in my old age !
Kennyg71 wrote: » defiantly the Mental side as important as fitness, the atmosphere in Dublin defiantly will carry you along, make sure you recover well as endurance will still be there. What's the plan to carry you over to Dublin.
Maximus Alexander wrote: » Sorry to hear it didn't go as well as hoped but PB all the same, don't be too hard on yourself! From following your log I think you have it in you physically to run a solid marathon from beginning to end. Is it possible you ran yourself a bit too hard in training at times trying to keep up with the faster runners in your club?
Kennyg71 wrote: » Wouldn't get to down on yourself BS, the marathon is tuff and you did it no shame in having to walk, getting it done and knowing you can complete the distance really help with head stuff in Dublin, learn a mantra they really help to refocus mind if going to pot, think you are fine on speed stuff maybe few MP miles at end of LR or MLR to get used to turning over when tired. But most important is to rest up and come back slowly.
Bluesquare wrote: » If a person was to attempt a redemption run what would you guys suggest had a bridging schedule to Dublin? Would I need to do a 20 miler the week after next? Easy runs for two weeks and low mileage ?
joesoap5 wrote: » Yeah, whatever you do dont do any speed work between now and then even if your coach gives you speed work in the plan. Its going to do nothing much for you at this stage. Best you could do is just keep ticking over until then and as you said said two weeks beforehand of very low mileage as theres nothing to be gained in the last two weeks. I'm not sure if you need to do a 20 miler, i guess it depends on how recovered you feel in yourself. You already know you can do the distance. Maybe a 16 miler if you're tired. Why dont you send Myles Splitz a mail. He organises plans for people on here and I'm sure he'd give you some advice.
Bluesquare wrote: » Ah myles spitz get it now! Blame Two days post marathon on the beer in Berlin!
joesoap5 wrote: » haha, no hes a user here. Look him up, he has a log. Send him a PM, hes a good guy.
