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Dublin Marathon 2016 - Mentored Novices Thread
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My plan had me running a 16 mile LSR this morning. Was lovely to "only" be out for 2.5 hours running after the recent big miles runs. Had a bit of a niggle on the arch of my foot from a speed session on Tuesday night which was worrying me a bit, so had given it plenty of elevation, icing and rolling and thankfully didn't give me any problems at all. Hip still a bit sore later on in the run, so plan is to do some regular hip exercises and stretches this week and keep an eye on it as the miles reduce.
The run itself went great - but I went out at almost race pace for the whole lot (I know, I know..... stupid..... couldn't help myself). Also managed to take it up a notch for the last km, again I'm sure this is not the best idea but it's a real confidence boost for me to know I can up the tempo a little at the end of a long run. So overall the average pace was 9:14 for the 16 miles.
Still catching up on many many pages of posts in the last 10 days
, I see Max was staying up late eating pizzas :cool: no change there then.... I see lots of great long runs being done, well done to you all!!! I see you've worn poor nop's fingers down to stumps 
I just wanted to highlight Paulo's post above though, guys you are very very close to the big day now. PLEASE don't do anything to jeopardise either getting to the start line or the race itself. I know running 16 miles at race pace feels like it will give you a confidence boost but your body will now need time to recover from that, and time is not something you have a lot of right now.
I know we sound like broken records but I'd really like to see you ALL slow down your runs for the next few weeks, all the runs. Don't take any chances, I see mention of a 10k race somewhere too, don't do it, it might be in the plan but that plan might not be ideal for novices. No racing parkruns either. Mind your bodies, recover well, put down the pizzas and the beer. You can eat, drink and be merry all you want after DCM. I saw someone else talking about running post marathon. Forget about that for now and just concentrate on keeping body and mind in one piece for the next few weeks.
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Sun 9/10 - 3 miles approx. in 27:56
Beautiful sunny morning in Porterstown for this one, without even any wind to speak of. It made it easy for me to get up and out. 8:54 for my first lap, followed by a second in 8:49 before turning out and heading for home. No niggles to report either; I enjoyed this run a lot more than yesterday's.
In relation to this, no massages organised as yet, but that could change. It may be just wear and tear, or not enough stretching? Either way, only 3 weeks to go! Well done to all who completed the LSRs this week, and best of luck with recovery for those who didn't this time.
Dare I mention targets, now we're into the taper period?
(1) McMillan says I can do 3:25, based on my 1:37 in the DCHM. To me, this doesn't sound realistic; I suspect McM is aimed at more experienced runners than me. In any event, I'm not in the right wave, so I won't be going after it.
(2) Sub 3:40 sounds more achievable. The plan as of now is to start off with the pacers and see if I can push on later.
(3) Sub 3:45, as per an interview I did for our parkrun Facebook page in July
(4) Sub 4 or any PB (currently 4:18)
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Longwood 3/4 Marathon 19.7x miles
What a beautiful day for running, you couldn't ask for a nicer, calmer day Any chance this could be arranged for 30th?
I ran this at 6.09 pace per km which is exactly what I planned to do and it went well, usual niggles, last 7k was quite hilly which really was good as a test for the 'main thing'. Felt comfortable throughout, breathing absolutely fine, body definitely aching for the last 5k but nothing too bad. Delighted to have completed this. Finish time approx. 3hr 15m (I think), I actually continued on into the gaa field in Longwood to complete 32.2k/20m All body parts feel ok now, I hope they still do tomorrow!!
Great to meet kabuxa at the start, hope it went well for you.
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More LSRs .... :eek: you lot are awesome!
The Muppet - good job getting to 18M and it sounds like a bittuva mental triumph. Well done getting to this point, look after yourself and I'd say the legs will enjoy the reduced mileage.
All or nothing - worry not, there are plenty of wheel-chairs and stretcher-beds and other provisions at the finishline. In fact, I was a little shocked as it seemed like a war-zone. Carnage. Congrats on getting the job done, if you are still considering new runners, you really want that done a.s.a.p. 1 or 2 midweek runs in them, and all going well, the 14M coming weekend.
kin9pin - delighted to hear you got through the big test of 18 miles. The mind can do funny things, alright! Pretty good practice for the big day itself, to battle through it. It will always turn around, it's just a matter of battling through the low point. Hopefully you all can tap into the positivity of the spectators of the day itself.
paddydriver - great work albeit a little far and a little fast. Don't let HSR see it, she'll get the sharp pencils out. You're another fine example of having had a very solid block of training under your belt, the niggles will work themselves out and you'll enjoy the taper. Well done.
crogerso - initially shocked to hear the words "worse pain" but you seem to have handled it splendidly. If running on grass is your thing, you should really consider doing that for most of your remaining mileage. You're setting a great example of looking after yourself!
sibeen99 - yep, tapering is starting! Good job on getting 16M in. Mind the calf and that headcold. Is quarantine an option until Oct 30?
PaoloMN - Thank you for your kind words to your fellow novices and even myself. Please, don't bother with the latter, nail your A-goal on the day itself, that'll do for me Firedance (welcome back!) has already cast a disaproving eye on your 16M pace from today - but just take the confidence boost and enjoy the taper. Just take it easy next week over the 12M...
scotindublin - good job, I enjoyed your 6am post this morning just as I was heading out myself (for nowhere near as far as you crazy lot, I hasten to add). Yes, the weather was fab. I hope nobody is checking the long-term forecast yet!
GOOSEPAUL - splendid job, I didn't realize you had two "lesser succesful" attempts behind you, taper well and you have every chance of a great debut.
seanin4711 - yes, you need a few days break to recover from all your exertions of the past few days. Take it easy and then come back into the plan.
FITZA - Clearly gunning for the "novice of the week" spot, sticking to your LSR pace during a race (to the second) and then running into some random nearby field to complete the distance. What can I say!
There's a few folks still missing, how did you get on, kabuxa, Extrasupervery, and all those others that I now forget to mention? Spaceylou, how was take-2? A Neurotic - any update?0 -
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Firedance (welcome back!) has already cast a disaproving eye on your 16M pace from today - but just take the confidence boost and enjoy the taper. Just take it easy next week over the 12M...
Awww, I wouldn't say disapproving.... just a gentle reminder to follow the plan, trust the plan and don't do anything 'off the plan' from here to 30th
Well done to the folks in the 3/4's marathon today, seems the world and his wife were down there enjoying a good day out. Remember your leg drains!! and take it easy for the next few days
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Awww, I wouldn't say disapproving.... just a gentle reminder to follow the plan, trust the plan and don't do anything 'off the plan' from here to 30th
Well done to the folks in the 3/4's marathon today, seems the world and his wife were down there enjoying a good day out. Remember your leg drains!! and take it easy for the next few days
Hey Firedance, I was lying on a bench in the dug out on the pitch with my legs in the air....pretty sight:eek::D0 -
My week....week 15 HHN2 Plan
Mon - rest
Tue - 8k @ 6.06 pace
Wed - 8k PMP @ 5.29 pace
Thu - 8k @ 6.21 pace
Fri - rest
Sat - rest
Sun - 32.2k @ 6.09 pace - Longwood 3/4 Marathon
Will do a 5k recovery run tomorrow, rest Tuesday and back to plan for Wednesday.
So glad I got through this week, was fairly anxious before today's run thinking that if it didn't go well it might well scupper my DCM plans, so glad it seems to have gone ok, although the next couple of days will be the indicators. I have booked a sports massage with a physio for Thursday and another one provisionally booked for the week of the marathon. Hopefully onwards and upwards for us all 0 -
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Week 15:
Tue: 5m easy at 10:13
Wed: 1m wu, 5m PMP at 8:45, 1m cd. PMP was a bit fast
Thu: 3.5m at 10:14
Sat: 18m at 9:59
Sun: 2.75m at 10:23
36.6m for the week.
One question. I'm alternating shoes, both Saucony Ride 9. One pair (my favourite) has 300 miles logged, the other pair just over 100. Which pair for the big day?
Ehm.
If your favourite aren't worn out, why not them bad boys? 0 -
Absolutely agreed and wouldn't be doing it the day after the lsr. I think it would be fine the other way around but that's not an option unfortunately. Might do it if I tick off the lsr earlier in the week but will run by the coach on Monday at training. Alternatively considering doing a park run blowout as part of lsr on Saturday instead.
So - this I like better as long as the blowout is reasonably controlled. Wubble Wubble seems to have done something similar this week and I used to do it a lot this year when sharpening up for a HM. Run a good few miles beforehand at LSR pace, line up at the back of the parkrun and force myself to run the first lap (1km) slow. Then pick up the pace slowly to overtake most of the field.
Anyway, as I said, I am sure you'll take a sensible approach. Keeping the main thing the main thing and all that 0 -
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Heya,
Any of these suitable?
Ferns Half, Wexford 9.10.16
Tarmonbarry Half, Longford 9.10.16
I went on holidays to Wexford this morning and ran the Ferns HM!
Only 137 entrants, very high calibre (and me) in the race with a lot of Athletic Club singlets and a lot of people doing the DCM for the first time, so they were pumping me (as I unashamedly was wearing my 'I'm from Dublin' DCHM 2015 blue top) for info when they asked I had done it before, in particular Roebuck Road questions. People are so afraid of this hill it is unbelievable :eek:
Great race BTW, fast first 10K but the last 6K were very tough as a result, really nice feel to it, no fuss from the race organisers and a really nice route too albeit mentally tough as the field thinned out after about 10 minutes.
I missed the DCHM due to family reasons, so I didn't want to waste all that training and gave this one a blast and managed to knock out a sub 1:50 (by 6 seconds...phew), as the hills at the end were a killer and it was eyeballs out diving for the line. Came somewhere in the middle of the pack, so not too shabby considering that I decided to enter this race late on Saturday night, following on from 6 pints of Guinness and a Chicken Kebab with cheese on Friday night (all day Saturday I was good);)
Great day out speaking to a lot of 'Wexford Novices'.
Getting really close guys....it's gonna be great!!0
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