Bloody nipples and chafing where?

Mr Slow · 05-10-2010 08:45PM

Didn't really feel like running tonight, starting to feel the short ones are a bit of a pain, I think the niggles go after 4/5 miles so it seems like I'm carrying them throughout the run.

I ran 4 miles at 9 min mile pace and suddenly felt very strong, my stride was really smooth and solid so I pushed on at a 7:40 pace for 1/2 mile expecting to fade a little as I went on but I felt stronger - it was fantastic, I used my arms to drive forward and ran my last half mile at 7:21 pace.

If I was only running one mile I could have run like the wind.

JEmily rang me during the first mile to discuss marathon pacing, I looked like a tulip running along with the phone to my ear - thanks boss!

Mr Slow · 05-10-2010 08:47PM

digger2d2 wrote: »

My bad, mini Account Director

One has worked hard to shake off the shackles of manual labour;)

digger2d2 · 05-10-2010 10:10PM

mrslow wrote: »

One has worked hard to shake off the shackles of manual labour

Did Rafa sign him for Liverpool at one stage?

xebec · 05-10-2010 10:48PM

mrslow wrote: »

Didn't really feel like running tonight, starting to feel the short ones are a bit of a pain

I can relate to that feeling. Almost feels like it's not worth going out for just 5 miles... But these are the bread and butter of a marathon runner and will be important over the next few weeks of final preparation - just try to keep the final goal in mind during these and you'll have no bother with them!

Mr Slow · 06-10-2010 08:42PM

8 miles done in 1:06:27, It was my first time taking music with me and boy am I glad I did, starting with Sweet Child O Mine had me at a quick enough pace to begin with and at mile 4 I decided to put Voodoo People on loop and charged through the rest of my run.

All in all, I'm a happy camper.:D

shazkea · 06-10-2010 08:47PM

xebec wrote: »

I can relate to that feeling. Almost feels like it's not worth going out for just 5 miles... But these are the bread and butter of a marathon runner and will be important over the next few weeks of final preparation - just try to keep the final goal in mind during these and you'll have no bother with them!

Good god, these are my LSR distances at the moment...feeling left out

Can't beat Guns n Roses helping you along!

Mr Slow · 06-10-2010 08:50PM

shazkea wrote: »

Good god, these are my LSR distances at the moment...feeling left out

Can't beat Guns n Roses helping you along!

I envy you flying out to Barcelona to race, definately going to travel for a marathon when the kids are older.

Mr Slow · 10-10-2010 08:07PM

Was sad not to have been able to meet up with the gang this morning but Mrs Slow was unwell so I had to wait until the afternoon to get going, to save time I ran 5 miles to the park, ran two inside and 5 home all done in 1:52:27 (I broke all the rules and picked up the pace for the last 4 miles)

Anyone else in turmoil about the race, I'm losin my mind here.:eek:

Sports massage on Wednesday, the inexperienced runner in me had hoped for scented candles and aromatherapy oils to match up with the massage part of the description, but when Xebec told me to take a few days off afterwards to 'let the swelling go down' I knew it was gonna sting:(:(:(:(

rainbow kirby · 10-10-2010 08:12PM

mrslow wrote: »

Anyone else in turmoil about the race, I'm losin my mind here.:eek:

You're far from the only one. Trust me though - once you toe the startline on October 25 you will be fine.

mrslow wrote: »

Sports massage on Wednesday, the inexperienced runner in me had hoped for scented candles and aromatherapy oils to match up with the massage part of the description, but when Xebec told me to take a few days off afterwards to 'let the swelling go down' I knew it was gonna sting:(:(:(:(

There's a very good reason why I suggested that the first week of taper was a good time to go for a sports massage :pac: It will have been beneficial though, in terms of loosening everything out a bit and getting you ready to race.

xebec · 10-10-2010 08:18PM

mrslow wrote: »

Anyone else in turmoil about the race, I'm losin my mind here.:eek:

What're you in turmoil about?! All the hard work is done, now take it easy and make sure the body is ready. As for the mind, that's going to be doing loops for the next two weeks, just try to keep calm and start focusing on the race itself and how well you're going to do!

mrslow wrote: »

Sports massage on Wednesday, the inexperienced runner in me had hoped for scented candles and aromatherapy oils to match up with the massage part of the description, but when Xebec told me to take a few days off afterwards to 'let the swelling go down' I knew it was gonna sting:(:(:(:(

Glad you enjoyed it :pac:

digger2d2 · 10-10-2010 09:03PM

mrslow wrote: »

Sports massage on Wednesday, the inexperienced runner in me had hoped for scented candles and aromatherapy oils to match up with the massage part of the description, but when Xebec told me to take a few days off afterwards to 'let the swelling go down' I knew it was gonna sting:(:(:(:(

Jaybus Dude...My kids could be reading this

Mr Slow · 11-10-2010 10:50AM

xebec wrote: »

Glad you enjoyed it :pac:

I obviously didn't word that well, it's this Wednesday.:eek:

Mr Slow · 11-10-2010 10:51AM

digger2d2 wrote: »

Jaybus Dude...My kids could be reading this

Take it easy, there was no mention of 'happy endings'

JEmily · 11-10-2010 02:49PM

It was a sub 4 this morning, what time for DCM now, 4.30?

It's like russian roulette, maybe we'll throw a dice...;)

RayCun · 11-10-2010 03:10PM

We need an online swingometer, or a speaking pace clock
"At the third beep, mrslow will be deciding to run a 4.15 marathon beep... beep... beep... at the the third beep, mrslow will be deciding to run a 3.59 marathon...beep... beep..."

Mr Slow · 11-10-2010 03:44PM

JEmily wrote: »

It was a sub 4 this morning, what time for DCM now, 4.30?

It's like russian roulette, maybe we'll throw a dice...;)

Nope, I'm still on sub 4, to quote someone wiser than I "Oprah did it in 4:30"

Mr Slow · 11-10-2010 04:20PM

RayCun wrote: »

We need an online swingometer, or a speaking pace clock
"At the third beep, mrslow will be deciding to run a 4.15 marathon beep... beep... beep... at the the third beep, mrslow will be deciding to run a 3.59 marathon...beep... beep..."

Take your beeps and beep off ya beepin smart beeper

Mr Slow · 11-10-2010 09:11PM

So......I was supposed to run 4 tomorrow and decided to get the 6 'out of the way' today, I took off too fast and as I was going decided to stay with it. I said as I was doing 6 I may aswell do 10K and ran a route with a couple of big hills just for kicks.

I ran the Dunshaughlin 10K in 54:07 back in June and tonight after running 12 yesterday faster than LSR pace, I finished up with 6.25 miles in 48:30!

digger2d2 · 11-10-2010 09:15PM

mrslow wrote: »

So......I was supposed to run 4 tomorrow and decided to get the 6 'out of the way' today, I took off too fast and as I was going decided to stay with it. I said as I was doing 6 I may aswell do 10K and ran a route with a couple of big hills just for kicks.

I ran the Dunshaughlin 10K in 54:07 back in June and tonight after running 12 yesterday faster than LSR pace, I finished up with 6.25 miles in 48:30!

Good running......Was about to warn you about falling into the trap of running too fast during taper but thought better of it seeing as all my runs last week were sub pmp

RubyK · 12-10-2010 08:37AM

mrslow wrote: »

I finished up with 6.25 miles in 48:30!

Nice running mrslow! (you've got to change that name). I think you should be aiming for well under the 4 hr mark. You're flying.

jcsmum · 12-10-2010 09:53AM

mrslow wrote: »

So......I was supposed to run 4 tomorrow and decided to get the 6 'out of the way' today, I took off too fast and as I was going decided to stay with it. I said as I was doing 6 I may aswell do 10K and ran a route with a couple of big hills just for kicks.

I ran the Dunshaughlin 10K in 54:07 back in June and tonight after running 12 yesterday faster than LSR pace, I finished up with 6.25 miles in 48:30!

Fantastic improvement! Ah Dunshaughlin, the memories......... one of the nicer races for sure.

JEmily · 12-10-2010 03:45PM

Marathon
PACE
4:00

1 - 0:09:09
2 - 0:18:18
3 - 0:27:27
4 - 0:36:36
5 - 0:45:46
6 - 0:54:55
7 - 1:04:04
8 - 1:13:13
9 - 1:22:23
10 - 1:31:32
11 - 1:40:41
12 - 1:49:50
13 - 1:58:59
HM - 2:00:00
14 - 2:08:09
15 - 2:17:18
16 - 2:26:27
17 - 2:35:36
18 - 2:44:46
19 - 2:53:55
20 - 3:03:04
21 - 3:12:13
22 - 3:21:22
23 - 3:30:32
24 - 3:39:41
25 - 3:48:50
26 - 3:57:59

Armband ready!

Mr Slow · 12-10-2010 03:50PM

JEmily wrote: »

Marathon
PACE
4:00

1 - 0:09:09
2 - 0:18:18
3 - 0:27:27
4 - 0:36:36
5 - 0:45:46
6 - 0:54:55
7 - 1:04:04
8 - 1:13:13
9 - 1:22:23
10 - 1:31:32
11 - 1:40:41
12 - 1:49:50
13 - 1:58:59
HM - 2:00:00
14 - 2:08:09
15 - 2:17:18
16 - 2:26:27
17 - 2:35:36
18 - 2:44:46
19 - 2:53:55
20 - 3:03:04
21 - 3:12:13
22 - 3:21:22
23 - 3:30:32
24 - 3:39:41
25 - 3:48:50
26 - 3:57:59

Armband ready!

I'm with you boss, but the horsey has to stay at home.

JEmily · 13-10-2010 09:10AM

mrslow wrote: »

I'm with you boss, but the horsey has to stay at home.

Darn...thought i might have got away with that:(

Are you sure your not moving up to Sub 3 with those times your putting in lately:p

Mr Slow · 13-10-2010 10:12AM

JEmily wrote: »

Darn...thought i might have got away with that:(

Are you sure your not moving up to Sub 3 with those times your putting in lately:p

Those times over 26.2 still wouldn't give me sub 3 :P

Mr Slow · 14-10-2010 10:29AM

Was dreading it, but it was fine, all my work with the Tiger Balm and tennis ball has paid dividends (Thanks Chinguetti;))

She said I'm in great nick and should have no issues on Marathon Day:D

chinguetti · 14-10-2010 10:45AM

mrslow wrote: »

Was dreading it, but it was fine, all my work with the Tiger Balm and tennis ball has paid dividends (Thanks Chinguetti;))

She said I'm in great nick and should have no issues on Marathon Day:D

No problem, i'll send on the bill.:D

As for issues, you'll have issues on the day itself, millions of small ones and everyone will have them but don't let that worry you. Its the norm. Remember its a race and you'll be probably nervous anyway.

The hanging around at the start is the worse bit i always find. Just stick to your plan whatever it is and once you're running, you'll feel much better.

No one ever trains for the hanging around and its impossible to avoid hearing what someone behind you says about gels/water/toilets/vaseline/pace etc and not having a worry or two that your plan is wrong. Everyone is different, hence everyone's plan is different.

RubyK · 14-10-2010 12:48PM

mrslow wrote: »

Was dreading it, but it was fine, all my work with the Tiger Balm and tennis ball has paid dividends (Thanks Chinguetti;))

She said I'm in great nick and should have no issues on Marathon Day:D

That's good to hear mrslow - you sound like you are 100% fit and ready.
You must be brimming with confidence, and rightly so

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Mr Slow · 14-10-2010 12:50PM

RubyK wrote: »

That's good to hear mrslow - you sound like you are 100% fit and ready.
You must be brimming with confidence, and rightly so .

I would be if I wasn't an emotional basket case :eek::eek::eek::eek:

RubyK · 14-10-2010 12:54PM

mrslow wrote: »

I would be if I wasn't an emotional basket case :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Don't worry about it. You're body is ready, and that's all that matters. Embrace the insanity, it'll be disappear on the 25th

Bloody nipples and chafing where?

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