The Half Marathon support Thread

SomeUnusedName · 03-06-2011 01:06PM

I m preparing for that one too (clontarf) and I would love to do a sub 2, I m doing 8 miles in 1.25 do you recon I can make it?
I m a bit confused with the training plans to be honest, I m keeping the running at least 3 times a week and cross training in the bike, is it enough?

Tec Diver · 04-06-2011 09:31AM

Hi S.U.N.,
Three times a week might get you there, but four times would be a big help. Try to work in one speed session (tempo/intervals) per week but keep the rest of your runs at an easy pace.
On another note, I got an email during the week to say that the Cliffs of Moher HM has been cancelled due to lack of interest. I had booked it but am told the refund is coming soon. Pity, the views would have been nice, even if the elevation would have been tough!

Eoin

fungirl1 · 20-06-2011 06:18PM

Hi All

Am hoping to do this. Did my first HM in the Pheonix Park last September - up to 10m with training again (which I ran in the park last Saturday) but it was the worst / hardest run in 2 years...didnt enjoy it at all no energy in legs and felt like thowing up - had to keep stopping...am now kinda worried about Clontarf - will try another 10 /11m this weekend and see how I get on...wish me luck!

FG

elvis jones · 20-06-2011 06:52PM

fungirl1 wrote: »

Hi All

Am hoping to do this. Did my first HM in the Pheonix Park last September - up to 10m with training again (which I ran in the park last Saturday) but it was the worst / hardest run in 2 years...didnt enjoy it at all no energy in legs and felt like thowing up - had to keep stopping...am now kinda worried about Clontarf - will try another 10 /11m this weekend and see how I get on...wish me luck!

FG

Hey we all have weeks like that, i've had them myself. If you can do 10 you can do 13.1 !!!!

How was prep, as in diet, rest, water on fri and sat morning ??

fungirl1 · 20-06-2011 09:46PM

Thanks Elvis - I had done 5m on Thursday and really enjoyed it. Had a good dinner - chicken tagin ethe night before and a small Ben and Jerrys icecream when I went to the cinema. Had hydrated well enough beforehand too...think its all a bit in my head but my legs had no energy in them..supposed to run Docklands 8km tomorrow night so will see how I get on at that.

Tec Diver · 21-06-2011 09:55AM

Hi FunGirl,
Did you have a meal/snack before the run? Not sure if you ran in the morning, if you did, was it before or after breakfast? If before, then you may not have had enough fuel. If you ran after, then you might want to leave more time - 1hr recommended. Did you take any water or gels on the run?
I'll be at Clontarf too, training has dropped off recently though due to hamstring strain. Doubt I'll be going for a PB, more like a good training run.

Eoin

elvis jones · 21-06-2011 12:11PM

Tec Diver wrote: »

Hi FunGirl,
Did you have a meal/snack before the run? Not sure if you ran in the morning, if you did, was it before or after breakfast? If before, then you may not have had enough fuel. If you ran after, then you might want to leave more time - 1hr recommended. Did you take any water or gels on the run?
I'll be at Clontarf too, training has dropped off recently though due to hamstring strain. Doubt I'll be going for a PB, more like a good training run.

Eoin

Come over and say hi in Clontarf, i wanted to run it but have to work at it...........i'll be the one with the mic making all the noise:D

fungirl1 · 21-06-2011 02:06PM

Elvis will do...assuming I am still alive at the finish line!!

Tec - re brekkie I didnt eat anything before I went out (forgot to go to shop to buy banana!!) - when I was training last year I used to just eat a good dinner the night before and then a banana about 1.5 hours before I headed out up to HM distance and that seemed ok. Have never tried any of the gels etc - to be honest I didnt feel like I needed them when I was running HM at the most..

Tec Diver · 22-06-2011 10:15AM

Hi FunGirl,
I would always have something before a morning run, usually porridge, water and a banana or two. You'd be surprised the difference it makes getting some food in the belly an hour or so before the run. I never had an issue with the food slopping around in my gut on the run either, but give it 20mins or so to settle before a training run and an hour or more before a race.

HTH
Eoin

elvis jones · 22-06-2011 10:17AM

Tec Diver wrote: »

Hi FunGirl,
I would always have something before a morning run, usually porridge, water and a banana or two. You'd be surprised the difference it makes getting some food in the belly an hour or so before the run. I never had an issue with the food slopping around in my gut on the run either, but give it 20mins or so to settle before a training run and an hour or more before a race.

HTH
Eoin

+1 On that, its a snickers for me. I have my porridge daily but find it too heavy before a run and banana can repeat on me but the snickers hits the spot and after a race they are normally all i can stomach as well.

elvis jones · 23-06-2011 10:41AM

I won't be on the mic now in Clontarf due to some little problems...........but i think i'll run the race now !

See you all at the starting line.

fungirl1 · 27-06-2011 01:34PM

Looks like I am over the blip - fingers x'ed...did 18km on Friday and five miles yesterday so 2 more short runs 4m and 2m on Tuesday and Thursday and hopefully I will be good for the start line on Sunday..hopefully it wont be too hot...good luck to all;)

MisterDrak · 27-06-2011 01:35PM

fungirl1 wrote: »

Looks like I am over the blip - fingers x'ed...did 18km on Friday and five miles yesterday so 2 more short runs 4m and 2m on Tuesday and Thursday and hopefully I will be good for the start line on Sunday..hopefully it wont be too hot...good luck to all;)

And hopefully the Hurricane wont hit like last year...

SomeUnusedName · 27-06-2011 01:47PM

I was thinking of doing 8miles tomorrow as last run before sunday, tho i m thinkning it might not be enough tapper , will have to play it by ear I guess

dub8 · 27-06-2011 06:23PM

i hate tapering! always get that fear towards the end of the week that im going to forget how to run! not sure what to expect on sunday , but hopefully it will be enjoyable , will depend on the weather i guess !

Tec Diver · 28-06-2011 10:36AM

I'm out of Clontarf now. My mate changed the date of his stag from 23rd to the night before the race...grrr.
Somehow I don't think I'll be in a good shape to run it, even if I got back from Galway in time

fungirl1 · 02-07-2011 09:41PM

Have decided Saturday is a better day for this stuff...beginning to feel like I have spent all weekend just hanging round for run...buddies all gone to pub and i am on the sofa drinking water :rolleyes:
had really crazy dream about getting stuck in sand while drinking tea last night...not the ideal race plan...anyway best of luck to all tomorrow!

tHE vAGGABOND · 03-07-2011 07:18PM

Did Clontarf as a training run, enjoyable run on a perfect day..

elvis jones · 03-07-2011 07:41PM

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

Did Clontarf as a training run, enjoyable run on a perfect day..

+1, really enjoyed it and ran a PB:)

fungirl1 · 03-07-2011 08:13PM

had a really bad run...first half not too bad but lost it completely on the way back - negative split of 20 minutes!! oh well too hot head not in the right place and not enough miles in the legs I think..very disappointed...

SomeUnusedName · 05-07-2011 10:10AM

similar problem fungirl1, dont feel bad, you did it , now is time to think of the next one
When are you starting your training ?

elvis jones · 05-07-2011 10:17AM

Portlaoise on Aug 1 is next up for me and then Longford on Aug 28th !!

fungirl1 · 05-07-2011 01:08PM

SomeUnusedName wrote: »

When are you starting your training ?

Am back on the wagon this evening - think I will just begin with a short 5km to get the cobwebs out of the legs...but did start my weight training last night with a quick 30 minutes at the gym...

elvis jones · 05-07-2011 03:02PM

fungirl1 wrote: »

Am back on the wagon this evening - think I will just begin with a short 5km to get the cobwebs out of the legs...but did start my weight training last night with a quick 30 minutes at the gym...

Light swim for me today and i might hit the bike this evening. I have a sprint tri on sat so i'll keep it easy this week and ramp it up from sunday on !

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