Wubble Wubble wrote: » For a first time marathoner, you've some serious training under your belt. I've every confidence that you'll have an unbelievable experience on Sunday, with the time to match. All that's left for you is to go out and do it. Best of luck
Huzzah! wrote: » You've put in a cracking training cycle (novice or not) and I have no doubt that you're going to have an amazing day on Sunday. You really deserve it. I'm excited to hear all about it. I'll be in Milltown cheering you all on and see you in McGrattans.
OOnegative wrote: » Very best for Sunday, have a great race and enjoy the day. Run well!!
Swashbuckler wrote: » Best of running on Sunday. Cracking times ahead for you regardless of Sunday. Great consistent training
Pomplamousse wrote: » Best of luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear how you get on:)
El CabaIIo wrote: » Best of luck on Sunday, hope all goes well for you. You're well prepared, much more than most are going into a first marathon so there's nothing to worry about. It's completely normal to feel a bit heavy legged during the taper, everything is repairing itself and your muscles are packing up with fuel that you had being burning off. Ease into on Sunday for the first few miles and relax and find your rhythm, keep nice and calm and don't make any rash decisions if you find the pace a bit slow through the first few miles, find your own groove first before looking at where you want to be later in the race. No marathon was ever made in the first few miles. Enjoy!:)
eyrie wrote: » 15 min tempo (8:30-8:14) + w/u and c/d | 30 mins runner's yoga3.7 miles / 9:35 avg pace / 153 (181) HR avg (max)Tempo section: 8:20 average (1.8 miles) The last run involving any kind of effort before the main event. I had an out and back route for this and the second half was harder than the first, thanks to a decent headwind (which no doubt helped during the first half). It was fine, but if I thought I was going to be flying along like a gazelle and everything would feel laughably easy thanks to the magical taper, well... it wasn't quite like that :eek: Came home and did some yoga, which was lovely and relaxing, and my legs felt all the better for it.
ReeReeG wrote: » It'd be nice to see into the future right about now wouldn't it?! I'll only say if you're the type to put too much pressure on yourself in general (like in work and stuff), then maybe go with the more conservative route... I am that type and it contributed to making Limerick that little bit harder I must say.
Kellygirl wrote: » I think you have a great attitude not pushing for what the calculators are saying is possible and the 3:55 is more than in your range but I’ve seen the responses and agree. Just start out nice and conservatively at the 3:59 pace and after the first 7 miles you can start to slowly pick it up. Then when you get into the 2nd half pick it up a bit more. You’ll be brilliant and will have a great day.
juke wrote: » You've got plenty good advice, so I'll just step in and nag: by Wednesday right My OH is in a bit of shock - I managed to do the laundry, the supermarket & cook dinner today without him. No idea when I last had that sort of time on my hands.
Huzzah! wrote: » I agree with this. Start out with the more conservative 3:59 goal and then pick it up. I've no doubt you'll be more than able to. Have a look at some of the pace bands - even if you never use one, it might give you an idea of how to break down the pacing.
eyrie wrote: » DCM Training (Grads plan) - Taper week 2 It's weird having all this extra time that would normally be spent running. Now it's spent overthinking everything to do with running, obviously :P Actually though there's still a serious amount of denial going on about planning, logistics, pace, etc I'm still not fully sure how to approach the race in terms of target. I kind of want to avoid any of that and just go by feel, but I'm aware that's probably not a realistic approach for a first marathon. Posted a question about this in the novices thread earlier and got some very helpful responses. Basically I really hope to duck in under 4 hours, but I'd love to make it in 3:55. The dilemma is how hard to push for that, and whether going for it would mean risking the enjoyment of it all...
eyrie wrote: It's weird having all this extra time that would normally be spent running. Now it's spent overthinking everything to do with running, obviously Actually though there's still a serious amount of denial going on about planning, logistics, pace, etc I'm still not fully sure how to approach the race in terms of target. I kind of want to avoid any of that and just go by feel, but I'm aware that's probably not a realistic approach for a first marathon. Posted a question about this in the novices thread earlier and got some very helpful responses. Basically I really hope to duck in under 4 hours, but I'd love to make it in 3:55. The dilemma is how hard to push for that, and whether going for it would mean risking the enjoyment of it all...
eyrie wrote: I actually like the sound of your base building plans for after the marathon myself, I think I might end up doing something very similar.
Kellygirl wrote: » You are doing great and have had a great training cycle. I’ve never been full of energy in the taper - generally tired and feeling fitness is disappearing. It somehow reappears on D Day though and you’ll feel absolutely brilliant. Very interested in your after plans too. Been thinking about it a lot myself.
Wubble Wubble wrote: XC surely?!
eyrie wrote: » Let me guess, you're going to try and persuade us all to do another marathon straight away right? Maybe even an ultra? Sooooo predictable... :rolleyes:
Swashbuckler wrote: » Hi everybody
