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Berlin 2016: Back to Basics

TheRoadRunner

The last time I started a log it ended in disaster but I'll tempt fate and start one again. I kinda enjoy writing down what I've done/plan to do and the feed back I get so I'll give it another bash and we'll see how we go. Short term goals are Frank Duffy 10 mile, national half marathon. Ideally I'd love to run PBs for both but the Frank Duffy 10 miler is a tough cookie and I heard the route around where the half is to be run are undulating.

Once I get through them I'll decide whether or not to run the Dublin marathon. This will depend on how I'm running and also my work/home schedule.

My PBs to date are
5K 15:40 (2007)
4 miles 21.01 (2008)
5 mile 26.45 (2007)
8 mile 45.02 (2005/6 ?)
10 mile 56.10 (2007)
Half Marathon 75.20 (2008)
Marathon 2hrs 47 mins (2009)

This year has been a good one so far. I haven't ran any PBs but in the last 2-3 months I have been in touching distance of most of those listed above. Training this year hasn't been as intense as before. A lot of my running was easy. I ran 2.48 for a marathon in April and apart from a couple of races and tempos all my training running was very slow. What's more my 5k and 4 mile times were really good (21.15 and 16 minutes) which I was amazed at considering I hadn't done any real pace running to talk about. I have an excel sheet with all my running this year. I'll try and post a modified version in the next few days to show what I've done to date. Going forward mileage will vary from 50-65 miles per week. Anymore than this I generally pick up injuries.

I'm going to continue on as before but will try to get some more tempo stuff in the legs. If I feel it isn't agreeing with me I'll drop it and keep plodding instead. I'd rather be a little slower but injury free.

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claralara

TRR wrote: »

Only minor niggle is my old friend Mr tight hamstring. An old injury that is always in the background but should be fine. APart from that all is going to plan

You should really have thought twice about pacing that marathon back in 2009 you know... :rolleyes:

TRR

claralara wrote: »

You should really have thought twice about pacing that marathon back in 2009 you know... :rolleyes:

2011 smarty pants and maybe you should take a forward look into the mirror

claralara

TRR wrote: »

maybe you should take a forward look into the mirror

I did. Wow!! What a lucky group the 3:45 pacees are....

TRR

claralara wrote: »

I did. Wow!! What a lucky group the 3:45 pacees are....

So that's it! You're definitely not pacing? You're right the 3.45 pacees dodged a bullet all right.

claralara

TRR wrote: »

So that's it! You're definitely not pacing? You're right the 3.45 pacees dodged a bullet all right.

Here you just keep your trap shut and focus on those pints you owe me alright. What soft target are you going to set for me this time around?! Snore.

TRR

claralara wrote: »

Here you just keep your trap shut and focus on those pints you owe me alright. What soft target are you going to set for me this time around?! Snore.

Just to clarify, how many pints do I owe you? I think I should be able to go double or quits on Monday. Set a target biatch

claralara

TRR wrote: »

Just to clarify, how many pints do I owe you? I think I should be able to go double or quits on Monday. Set a target biatch

Off the top of my head, I'd hazard a guess at 16?!

Top 27!

menoscemo

You'll have to be second irishman home to match CL's achievement in Berlin

claralara

menoscemo wrote: »

You'll have to be second irishman home to match CL's achievement in Berlin

Oh he'll never match that.

I wanted to give him somewhat of an attainable goal... I'm good like that

In any event, I know I won't be going thirsty!!

claralara

claralara wrote: »

In any event, I know I won't be going thirsty!!

Leave it out you lot...

TRR

menoscemo wrote: »

You'll have to be second irishman home to match CL's achievement in Berlin

Did that last year already in Berlin

Will have to review past results before committing to bet.

claralara

You haven't done it in Dublin loser.

Anyway - I bet you won't beat Gary O'Hanlon... :rolleyes:

TRR

claralara wrote: »

You haven't done it in Dublin loser.

Anyway - I bet you won't beat Gary O'Hanlon... :rolleyes:

What's your bestfinish in Dublin? Hmmm yeah exactly I thi k mine is better than yours. Last year I technically beat haille, I may "technically" beat goh this year!

Jesus that was some pep talk you must have got yesterday. You are little miss sassy today.

RacoonQueen

menoscemo wrote: »

You'll have to be second irishman home to match CL's achievement in Berlin

CL was the second Irishman home in Berlin?

Best of luck on Monday Dave. I expect a cartwheel down the finishing straight.

seanynova

best of luck on monday...

myflipflops

Have a good one Dave. Training clearly has you in savage shape so I hope you get it all out on the course on Monday. You don't need luck and definitely don't need any advice from me!

Set a big PB because i will be coming after it.

TRR

myflipflops wrote: »

Set a big PB because i will be coming after it.

I'll do my best

Saturday: rest day. Was going to head out for 30 minute jog but busy day and was tired mentally so left it.

Went to get some bodyglide in B2R today, they didn't hve any and when I asked for alternative lube I was given the following (photo attached). I'm such a child, was laughing all the way home. I'll be bringing it along to McGrattans afetrwards if anybody wants a shot

digger2d2

TRR wrote: »

I'll do my best

Went to get some bodyglide in B2R today, they didn't hve any and when I asked for alternative lube I was given the following (photo attached). I'm such a child, was laughing all the way home. I'll be bringing it along to McGrattans afetrwards if anybody wants a shot

Haha, that's the stuff Meno has been using for ages. He thought it would increase his chances of getting some action. The two of you can compare riding cream stories in McGrattans whilst Ken and Frank await the right moment to drop the rufies

TRR

digger2d2 wrote: »

Haha, that's the stuff Meno has been using for ages. He thought it would increase his chances of getting some action. The two of you can compare riding cream stories in McGrattans whilst Ken and Frank await the right moment to drop the rufies

Digger you have a nose for sleaze, as I posted that I wondered how long it would take you to sniff the sleaze out..... 13 minutes on a Sunday morning that must be a record even for you

KielyUnusual

Have a good one tomorrow TRR

digger2d2

TRR wrote: »

Digger you have a nose for sleaze, as I posted that I wondered how long it would take you to sniff the sleaze out..... 13 minutes on a Sunday morning that must be a record even for you

I normally wouldn't be up this early on a Sunday but I want to get to bed at 9 tonight and have the obligatory 12 hours of listening about claralara's foot injury to fit in

ultraman1

best of luck tomorrow .....,a friend(ahem) of mine swears by dis stuff......
http://www.durex.com/en-GB/Products/Lubes/Pages/Play-O.aspx

TRR

digger2d2 wrote: »

I normally wouldn't be up this early on a Sunday but I want to get to bed at 9 tonight and have the obligatory 12 hours of listening about claralara's foot injury to fit in

I'd never wish deafness on anybody but this is one situation where the inability to hear or lip read would be ideal

shels4ever

TRR wrote: »

I'll do my best

Saturday: rest day. Was going to head out for 30 minute jog but busy day and was tired mentally so left it.

Went to get some bodyglide in B2R today, they didn't hve any and when I asked for alternative lube I was given the following (photo attached). I'm such a child, was laughing all the way home. I'll be bringing it along to McGrattans afetrwards if anybody wants a shot

- whoever came up with the product name is a legend,

liamo123

Best of luck tomorrow TRR....

TRR

11.5 hours to DCM

Sunday: 20 minutes. Put on the race gear and hit the streets this evening. Legs feel really really good. I can only remember them feeling this good once before a marathon, hopefully they stay that way once the gun goes. Was zipping along at MP and it felt very comfortable even into the wind up a slight hill. I think my club singlet may have shrunk slightly

, either that or I over did the carb loading

as it was fine 3-4 weeks ago when I wore it last and if anything I've lost another kilo or so since then. Was fine on run this evening but may not chance it tomorrow, it's a little tight under the arms. Mini wardrobe crisis, if that's all I have to be concerned with I'm laughing.

Really looking forward to tomorrow, this time last year I was feeling a little sorry for myself as myself and the OH had a discussion and thought it best if there was no marathon in 2012 with the birth of TRR the 2nd. Luckily I was able to train for London before she was born and now with a lot of help at home I'm in good shape, about to run my home city marathon representing the area I grew up in and the possibility of a PB to boot. It doesn't get much better than that in my eyes. Some lads dream of playing in Croke park or the Aviva, the thoughts of running through the streets of Dublin and being in the top 0.1% of finishers is my FA cup final and I am determined to enjoy it and accept whatever time I finish with. That doesn't mean I'll be taking it easy, the contrary to be honest. I really want to nail this one. Aim is 2.35 but I'd be very happy with anything under 2.40. Aim is 6 minute miles +/- 5 seconds for the first 10 and once I'm into the run of things the pace will be determined by how I feel, nothing foolish but if 6 minute miles are too fast I've no problem easing off. I plan on hitting 22 and making a push, that part of the course is fast and I can easily gain back any lost time. That's assuming I haven't shot my load too early. Anyway enough analysis, the wind could blow and feck everything up. Time to get some rest!

theboyblunder

Best of luck TRR. Lol at the 'shrinking' singlet.

aero2k

Well done Dave,

I was looking out for you at 10k but you onviously went by in a blur!

Wonderful running.

BeepBeep67

Did you beat Mooney - looked a bit too pally wally with 7k to go?

shels4ever

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Did you beat Mooney - looked a bit too pally wally with 7k to go?

They ran across the line holding hands blowing kisses to the crowd