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  • #302
    theboyblunder
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Yeah the logistics seem hard. Mithril how did you get there mate?

    mentioned this to my wife - who didnt give the expected sharp look. She said that there is a fast train from madrid for sure. Even said she could check train timetables for me even. Fair play to Mrs BB :)

    Will see what she comes up with.....

    PS savage mileage oisin. Iron legs.


  • #303
    Krusty_Clown
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    might be easier to get by the missus alright ;) weather can be a bit on the hot side I hear
    Barcelona: Average temperature February / March: 9'C / 13'C
    Sevilla: Average temperature February / March: 18'C / 21'C

    Oisin: I think it sells out around February. Aer Lingus flies directly to Barcelona (pretty cheap). Ryanair flies to Reus (about 60 minutes away by train). There are other direct flight options too. Fantastic marathon.


  • #304
    theboyblunder
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Barcelona: Average temperature February / March: 9'C / 13'C
    Sevilla: Average temperature February / March: 18'C / 21'C

    Oisin: I think it sells out around February. Aer Lingus flies directly to Barcelona (pretty cheap). Ryanair flies to Reus (about 60 minutes away by train). There are other direct flight options too. Fantastic marathon.


    Hmm just checked and while the difference isnt so stark in wiki - it does indicate that the average highs in barcelona are lower than seville. And it would give more time to prepare and could fly direct [rubs chin]

    might be on for that.....any chance of forwarding a link to your report if you have it handy?

    thanks a mil


  • #305
    Krusty_Clown
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    Hmm just checked and while the difference isnt so stark in wiki - it does indicate that the average highs in barcelona are lower than seville. And it would give more time to prepare and could fly direct [rubs chin]

    might be on for that.....any chance of forwarding a link to your report if you have it handy?

    thanks a mil
    They're just the first results returned by Google. It did snow the day we flew out! Here's my race report (more about me than the actual race, I'm afraid!). They also hand out bottles of Powerade during the race (which was a big bonus for me).


  • #306
    mithril
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    mentioned this to my wife - who didnt give the expected sharp look. She said that there is a fast train from madrid for sure. Even said she could check train timetables for me even. Fair play to Mrs BB :)

    Will see what she comes up with.....

    PS savage mileage oisin. Iron legs.
    Ryanair flight to Madrid and then fast train down to Seville. Train is enjoyable but cost more than the flight.
    I think flights to Faro or Malaga plus bus might be a cheaper alternative.
    Its pretty chilly early in the morning in Seville and the majority of the race will be in ideal conditions. Then you have a sunny,warm afternoon to bask in and explore the numerous historical sites.

    One other thing -bring your own food for the night before unless you plan to carbo-load on pork.


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  • #307
    theboyblunder
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    They're just the first results returned by Google. It did snow the day we flew out! Here's my race report (more about me than the actual race, I'm afraid!). They also hand out bottles of Powerade during the race (which was a big bonus for me).

    cheers krusty

    had a look at the reviews on marathonguide.com. A few years back it was 22-24 C after 3 h, but that might have been a freak day. Does look like a good, well organised race though. Thanks for link to report too.


  • #308
    Oisin11178
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    Yeah thanks mithril and krusty for the info. BB The Lower temp and more direct root sways me towards barca but extra month and flatter course in seville. Honestly im easy:D.


  • #309
    Oisin11178
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    7 Miles this morning at 8.40 in the gym.
    woke up after a kip and felt great so headed back down the gym. felt fantastic after 3 rest days so decided to try a 5k timetrial. after a 2k warmup i started. my 5k pb is 19.33 from march so i decided to try for 15.1kmh/3.58 pace. i reckoned i might struggle to hold this pace for the whole 5k but id give it a go. 1k down no probs, 2k no probs, it was at 3k i realised i war very comforable. the pace went up and up and up till 5k was us. finishing speed was 18kph and time war 19.29.
    cant get my head around that, sub 19 soon hopefully.


  • #310
    theboyblunder
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    7 Miles this morning at 8.40 in the gym.
    woke up after a kip and felt great so headed back down the gym. felt fantastic after 3 rest days so decided to try a 5k timetrial. after a 2k warmup i started. my 5k pb is 19.33 from march so i decided to try for 15.1kmh/3.58 pace. i reckoned i might struggle to hold this pace for the whole 5k but id give it a go. 1k down no probs, 2k no probs, it was at 3k i realised i war very comforable. the pace went up and up and up till 5k was us. finishing speed was 18kph and time war 19.29.
    cant get my head around that, sub 19 soon hopefully.


    Great stuff Oisin off the back of multiple marathon training! who needs speedwork eh?

    As for barcelona - i'm def coming around, will start introducing it to the Mrs :)


  • #311
    Oisin11178
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    Great stuff Oisin off the back of multiple marathon training! who needs speedwork eh?

    As for barcelona - i'm def coming around, will start introducing it to the Mrs :)

    Yeah sounds ideal. january and feb to get the speed up. seems ideal.


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  • #312
    theboyblunder
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Yeah sounds ideal. january and feb to get the speed up. seems ideal.

    Great i'll aim for that so. im going to spend the next few months trying to get faster over 5-21.1k, then barcelona here we come! I'll PM Krusty to ask where he stayed etc so as not to hijack the log further.


  • #313
    Oisin11178
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    Great i'll aim for that so. im going to spend the next few months trying to get faster over 5-21.1k, then barcelona here we come! I'll PM Krusty to ask where he stayed etc so as not to hijack the log further.

    Nice:D


  • #314
    Krusty_Clown
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    the breakfast run the day before the marathon is very enjoyable. The route winds its way from the race expo / race start, up the hills into the Olympic Stadium. It's quite hilly, so mighn't suit Oisin ;), but at 4k, is a perfect little trot the day before the race.


  • #315
    Oisin11178
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    the breakfast run the day before the marathon is very enjoyable. The route winds its way from the race expo / race start, up the hills into the Olympic Stadium. It's quite hilly, so mighn't suit Oisin ;), but at 4k, is a perfect little trot the day before the race.

    Haha i can do hills better than most you swine:D
    just booked my flights for barcelona. I dont hang around, ~30 return, only 99 cent per flight and some taxes.


  • #316
    Oisin11178
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    12k tonight. first 8k at 12kph.
    last 4k at 15.5kph
    getting some half decent speed over the last couple of days. nearly 3 miles at ~6.10.


  • #317
    theboyblunder
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Haha i can do hills better than most you swine:D
    just booked my flights for barcelona. I dont hang around, ~30 return, only 99 cent per flight and some taxes.

    Good stuff - will do the same either today or at the weekend. Could you PM me the flight details? Someone else found a quote for 60 euro yesterday. Ta!


  • #318
    Oisin11178
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    My mate booked them, ill get onto him when he turns his phone on and get the details of him.
    6 months will fly in.


  • #319
    Krusty_Clown
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Haha i can do hills better than most you swine:D
    In that case, you should head up for the next IMRA race: Powerscourt Ridge on the 6th November. Looking forward already to hearing how you get on. :)


  • #320
    Oisin11178
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    Dont see why not. Been meaning to do 1 of these for a while. Its going to hurt:D
    Whats the profile like?
    Nevermind i saw it. is that typical for the imra races?


  • #321
    Oisin11178
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    14k today.
    First 8 at 8 min miles
    last 6 at 6.10 min miles


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  • #322
    theboyblunder
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    12k today.
    First 8 at 8 min miles
    last 6 at 6.10 min miles

    Now im sure you have been speed training on the sly :)
    6 @ 6'10 is impressive - esp after 8 miles.


  • #323
    Krusty_Clown
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Dont see why not. Been meaning to do 1 of these for a while. Its going to hurt:D
    Whats the profile like?
    Nevermind i saw it. is that typical for the imra races?
    No. It's a medium-tough race. I was pulling your leg. You can't really do these races in standard running shoes, particularly in winter. Might be better to start with some easier races (like the winter league) or at the very least to a 'recce, so you know what lies ahead of you.


  • #324
    ultraman1
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Might be better to start with some easier races .
    now theres a challenge:D


  • #325
    Oisin11178
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    Now im sure you have been speed training on the sly :)
    6 @ 6'10 is impressive - esp after 8 miles.
    6 k mate:D
    I wish i could do 6 miles at that pace but im getting there:D
    I always quote in new money when running on tradmills:D


  • #326
    Oisin11178
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    No. It's a medium-tough race. I was pulling your leg. You can't really do these races in standard running shoes, particularly in winter. Might be better to start with some easier races (like the winter league) or at the very least to a 'recce, so you know what lies ahead of you.
    Yeah i had an idea you were. Ill do the next easy one, if there is such a thing:D


  • #327
    osnola ibax
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    Alright, are you pacing 1:50 next Saturday, might try to tag on, reckon you'd be a good un for a bit a craic anyway


  • #328
    Oisin11178
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    osnola ivax wrote: »
    Alright, are you pacing 1:50 next Saturday, might try to tag on, reckon you'd be a good un for a bit a craic anyway
    Yes 1.50 bud, should be good craic alright. Ill turn the air blus with the banter:D


  • #329
    Oisin11178
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    Been a strange week for me. 36 miles with about 10 under current 5k pb pace at ~6.10 including my first sub 20 treadmill run of 19.29.
    Rounded the week of today with a 10 mile easy run.
    8.20
    8.12
    8.02
    7.58
    7.56
    8.06
    7.50
    7.47
    7.45
    7.33
    1h19m34s
    Average pace 7.57. Felt very easy.


  • #330
    theboyblunder
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    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Been a strange week for me. 36 miles with about 10 under current 5k pb pace at ~6.10 including my first sub 20 treadmill run of 19.29.
    Rounded the week of today with a 10 mile easy run.
    8.20
    8.12
    8.02
    7.58
    7.56
    8.06
    7.50
    7.47
    7.45
    7.33
    1h19m34s
    Average pace 7.57. Felt very easy.


    Good week oisin - interested to see the effect of the faster running on your race times. Are you targeting any shorter races over the winter?

    Im thinking of doing the rathfarnham 5k this month, that one around dublin on the bank holiday weekend ;), then a 10k in november and hopefully the half in waterford in december (maybe the aware 10k and jingle bells as well)


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  • #331
    Oisin11178
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    theboyblunder wrote: »
    Good week oisin - interested to see the effect of the faster running on your race times. Are you targeting any shorter races over the winter?

    Im thinking of doing the rathfarnham 5k this month, that one around dublin on the bank holiday weekend ;), then a 10k in november and hopefully the half in waterford in december (maybe the aware 10k and jingle bells as well)
    Yeah ill deffo do a couple mate. Given the right course i can deffo lower 5k pb(19.33 in april) and 10k pb (41.55 last september). The 5k time was off the back of a decent marathon programme when i set my 3.13 pb in april but did no speed work. The 10k was in blessington last year with a big incline near the end. Would be interesting to see alright.


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