If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again

jcsmum · 08-04-2011 10:30AM

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Sounds very similar to how I trained for Barcelona, only I had 5 runs in the week (LSR, 8-10 miles on Sunday, either 8-10 miles or a track session midweek, and two recovery runs).

Are you just showing off now?!

Jeez the pressure!

Mr Slow · 08-04-2011 10:31AM

How many 20's are you planning?

rainbow kirby · 08-04-2011 10:31AM

jcsmum wrote: »

Are you just showing off now?!
Jeez the pressure!

Got feck all to show off about considering my "LSR" for this week is 20 minutes :pac:

jcsmum · 08-04-2011 10:52AM

mrslow wrote: »

How many 20's are you planning?

I'll aim for 3. So one down.....

Aimman · 08-04-2011 01:51PM

digger2d2 wrote: »

He'll be too busy scoring chicks with his Ultra medal draped around his neck....;)

That only works with the Dingle 50M medal.

Mr Slow · 08-04-2011 01:53PM

Aimman wrote: »

That only works with the Dingle 50M medal.

If ye need medals for that lads, there's a problem...:)

rainbow kirby · 08-04-2011 01:56PM

Aimman wrote: »

That only works with the Dingle 50M medal.

If Menopause wasn't doing Berlin I'd read that as a challenge to him :pac:

Mr Slow · 08-04-2011 02:01PM

rainbow kirby wrote: »

If Menopause wasn't doing Berlin I'd read that as a challenge to him :pac:

I read it as 'Mine is bigger than yours'

RayCun · 08-04-2011 06:49PM

mrslow wrote: »

I read it as 'Mine is bigger than yours'

So who is going to do Little Rock first then?
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jcsmum · 11-04-2011 10:11AM

So, set out on Sat morning for an LSR, was thinking 16, maybe 18. I did 15 miles and wasn't able for one step more. It was a horrible horrible run. I didn't feel 100% before I left home, blocked nose, a bit stuffy....

At mile 11, when I was 4 miles away from my car it all fell apart, I was hot, tired, grumpy - my shoes bothered me, my ipod was annoying, my stomach was acting up.... I stopped to walk twice. I finally got back to the car, I was an emotional wreck. I was questioning my whole ability to run or even think of doing another marathon.

Took yesterday off to 'recover' (in every sense of the word).

The run took me 2:30, I think 9:58 mile pace.

rainbow kirby · 11-04-2011 10:14AM

Been there, it's not a nice feeling. Look after yourself now, and pick yourself back up and get back in the saddle next week. You know yourself that you're tough, it was just a bad day.

RayCun · 11-04-2011 10:15AM

I think we all should have gone to Connemara, that's where all the good runs were...

Mr Slow · 11-04-2011 10:21AM

jcsmum wrote: »

So, set out on Sat morning for an LSR, was thinking 16, maybe 18. I did 15 miles and wasn't able for one step more. It was a horrible horrible run. I didn't feel 100% before I left home, blocked nose, a bit stuffy....

At mile 11, when I was 4 miles away from my car it all fell apart, I was hot, tired, grumpy - my shoes bothered me, my ipod was annoying, my stomach was acting up.... I stopped to walk twice. I finally got back to the car, I was an emotional wreck. I was questioning my whole ability to run or even think of doing another marathon.

Took yesterday off to 'recover' (in every sense of the word).

The run took me 2:30, I think 9:58 mile pace.

Bad runs are there to make us appreciate the great ones!

Chin up Missus

jcsmum · 11-04-2011 10:25AM

mrslow wrote: »

Bad runs are there to make us appreciate the great ones!

Chin up Missus

I know you're right. I mean it's the firsty crappy run I've had really since DCM. But my God it really took so much out of me.

RubyK · 11-04-2011 12:36PM

It's horrible when a run goes wrong, it completely messes with your head. We've all been there, but as Mr S said, it makes the good runs real good.

Forget about it, and move on with this weeks plan.

I expect these words will come back to haunt me in July, when I'm back in marathon mode :pac:

digger2d2 · 11-04-2011 04:48PM

K, it has happened before and look how you recovered from it!

rainbow kirby · 11-04-2011 04:50PM

digger2d2 wrote: »

K, it has happened before and look how you recovered from it!

With a greater appreciation for Digger's banana? :pac:

shazkea · 11-04-2011 08:28PM

rainbow kirby wrote: »

With a greater appreciation for Digger's banana? :pac:

Is that meant to be a motivator

shazkea · 11-04-2011 08:30PM

RubyK wrote: »

It's horrible when a run goes wrong, it completely messes with your head. We've all been there, but as Mr S said, it makes the good runs real good.

Forget about it, and move on with this weeks plan.

I'm robbing Ruby's quote...wise words

jcsmum · 12-04-2011 09:51AM

Took another rest day yesterday. Am still not feeling well. I aim to do some miles this evening.

W.B. Yeats · 12-04-2011 12:21PM

jcsmum wrote: »

Took another rest day yesterday. Am still not feeling well. I aim to do some miles this evening.

You sound like you could do with a relaxing week this week- don't burn yourself out, less could be more

Mr Slow · 12-04-2011 12:24PM

W.B. Yeats wrote: »

You sound like you could do with a relaxing week this week- don't burn yourself out, less could be more

Totally agree, perfect time for a step back week.

Emer911 · 12-04-2011 10:18PM

mrslow wrote: »

Totally agree, perfect time for a step back week.

+1
When your body needs a break, take a break. Rest or very short, very slow running only, until the energy comes back.

...you're a Mammy, now put on your Mammy hat and what would you be saying to yourself? :rolleyes:

Aimman · 12-04-2011 10:28PM

I agree, if you feel like you're turning running into a chore, you'll start to resent it. It's no harm to take a bit of time out, relax and then get back into it.

jcsmum · 13-04-2011 09:59AM

Emer911 wrote: »

+1
When your body needs a break, take a break. Rest or very short, very slow running only, until the energy comes back.

...you're a Mammy, now put on your Mammy hat and what would you be saying to yourself? :rolleyes:

wearing a sensible mammy hat and training for a marathon don't mix! You know yourself!

jcsmum · 13-04-2011 10:03AM

Despite all the good advice, I headed out yesterday after work. I was thinking 5 or 6 miles, 8 at a push. (one of those evenings where I had time on my side, not always the case)

It was a weird (see digger I can spell weird!) one. The first mile was comfortable, then the next 3 were tough (they were slightly uphill, but still). It was like my right leg was heavy and unwilling.

Then after I'd say 4 miles, things just clicked (and in a good way

) The last 4 miles were great, especially the last mile home.
Delighted to have that under my belt. Things are good again.
8 miles in 1:13.

digger2d2 · 13-04-2011 10:05AM

RubyK · 13-04-2011 10:55AM

That was great going jcsmum, and restores your faith in running

Aimman · 13-04-2011 11:35AM

jcsmum wrote: »

Despite all the good advice, I headed out yesterday after work. I was thinking 5 or 6 miles, 8 at a push. (one of those evenings where I had time on my side, not always the case)

It was a weird (see digger I can spell weird!) one. The first mile was comfortable, then the next 3 were tough (they were slightly uphill, but still). It was like my right leg was heavy and unwilling. Then after I'd say 4 miles, things just clicked (and in a good way ) The last 4 miles were great, especially the last mile home.
Delighted to have that under my belt. Things are good again.
8 miles in 1:13.

Our reverse psychology techniques worked then.

brownian · 13-04-2011 08:34PM

Good to see you're back on form. Everyone gets these glitches...the thing is not to let them derail you...so well done, 8 miles is a proper run.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again

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