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Zooming swiftly on from the Dublin Half 2012..

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  • #182
    Darren 83
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    Got the gait done yesterday in Runways I over pronate a little bit got the saucony guide 6 looking forward to testing them


  • #183
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    Got the gait done yesterday in Runways I over pronate a little bit got the saucony guide 6 looking forward to testing them
    Well done!
    I'm a bit out of action this week, heading to osteopath in morning, did 10 miles Sunday, will try to get out tomorrow night or Friday. Bit of a pain in my back. Boo!


  • #184
    Darren 83
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    What did you do to your back?


  • #185
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    What did you do to your back?
    To be honest I'm not sure! I'm all caught up on one side, and it's painful, heading to osteopath at 7am so he will sort me out, I need to be in tip top health to start my plan next week! I may have lifted something that triggered the problem.


  • #186
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    Just back from the Osteopath, pelvis was out of alignment, and my lower spine was twisted! A few yanks and shunts and Im back to normal, no running today, will get out for 3 miles tomorrow if Im not sore, and I plan on 8 Sunday.


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  • #187
    Darren 83
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    Ouch!!!


  • #188
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    Ouch!!!
    I know, it has been sore all week. Boo hoo! Feels much better now, roll on weekend training! How are you getting on


  • #189
    Darren 83
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    Back from a 3 mile run, liking the saucony shoes feel really light 50 grams lighter than the asics


  • #190
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    I loved my Saucony runners too, they started me off!
    How many miles are you set for Sunday?


  • #191
    Darren 83
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    Im doing the novice 1 so its six miles on sat then cross train sunday, not use to running three days in a row. Why did you go for brooks shoes?


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  • #192
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    Im doing the novice 1 so its six miles on sat then cross train sunday, not use to running three days in a row. Why did you go for brooks shoes?
    I have a broad foot and they suit me


  • #193
    Darren 83
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    Are you aiming for time in the marathon?


  • #194
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    Are you aiming for time in the marathon?
    Well not really. Officially I am looking to complete it! But I would secretly love 5 hours, what races have you planned in spring?


  • #195
    Darren 83
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    Nothing planed at the mo, might do a half then


  • #196
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    Nothing planed at the mo, might do a half then
    Brilliant, I think it's great to have a goal


  • #197
    Darren 83
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    I will do the Dublin half and the full looking for local races to do


  • #198
    RedRunner
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    Darren 83 wrote: »
    I will do the Dublin half and the full looking for local races to do
    If you are a Louth man then you might consider Balbriggan HM on St Patricks Day?


  • #199
    Darren 83
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    RedRunner wrote: »
    If you are a Louth man then you might consider Balbriggan HM on St Patricks Day?

    Chance of getting St. Patrick's day off is very slim and if I did Id bring my daughter to the parade


  • #200
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    A very snowy 10k this morning, my Hal Higdon Novice 1 Marathon programme begins on Tuesday. Gulp!!
    This weeks plan is as follows
    Monday spinning class
    Tuesday. 3 miles
    Wednesday 3 miles
    Thursday. 3 miles
    Sunday 6 miles
    This is my week 1/16 plan


  • #201
    Darren 83
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    zooming wrote: »
    A very snowy 10k this morning, my Hal Higdon Novice 1 Marathon programme begins on Tuesday. Gulp!!
    This weeks plan is as follows
    Monday spinning class
    Tuesday. 3 miles
    Wednesday 3 miles
    Thursday. 3 miles
    Sunday 6 miles
    This is my week 1/16 plan

    Best of luck Zooming, had a cold run this morning, started having porridge in the morning, Seen plenty of new faces out this morning.


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  • #202
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    I guess lots of people have begun their training for a Spring Marathon. I see Sian Williams off BBC tweeted today she did 16 miles yesterday for London which is a month before mine! Gulp.. I'm trusting in Hal to get me round


  • #203
    Darren 83
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    zooming wrote: »
    I guess lots of people have begun their training for a Spring Marathon. I see Sian Williams off BBC tweeted today she did 16 miles yesterday for London which is a month before mine! Gulp.. I'm trusting in Hal to get me round

    Looking at doing a spring half will you do another half?


  • #204
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    Darren 83 wrote: »

    Looking at doing a spring half will you do another half?
    If I get one to fit in I will, don't want to overdo it!!!


  • #205
    Darren 83
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    zooming wrote: »
    If I get one to fit in I will, don't want to overdo it!!!

    I think there is a half marathon in the novice 1 at week 8?


  • #206
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    Darren 83 wrote: »

    I think there is a half marathon in the novice 1 at week 8?
    Yes will definitely do the distance but its hard to get an actual event to fit in with schedual


  • #207
    Darren 83
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    zooming wrote: »
    Yes will definitely do the distance but its hard to get an actual event to fit in with schedual

    Im sure its possible to mix the plan a little bit


  • #208
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    I'm excited!!!!
    Week 1 is here!!!!
    How am I going to do it, it's a LOOONG road, but the marathon will be done by taking one wee step at a time.


  • #209
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    Week 1 report

    Ok so after months of trepidation the countdown is HERE! With one eye permanently fixed on the weather I got stuck into week 1.
    Monday morning I headed off to a spin class, through the heavy snow and ****ty sleet. I really enjoyed it.
    Tuesday dawned with heaps of snow, and very icy conditions indeed, I opted for the safety of the treadmill and did 3 miles varying the incline to no lower than 1.5%. Wednesday was a copy of Tuesday, but thankfully by evening time the snow had started to melt. Yay!
    Wednesday morning my alarm went off at 4.55am as it had the previous 2 days and I was out on the road by 5.30 with my trusty headlamp on full beam. No music as I wanted to hear any vehicles or rogue bullocks on the lanes. It was great! I felt a wee bit tired as it had been a long time since I had done 3 days straight running. This morning was BEAUTIFUL after the last few torrential days of rain, my plan called for 6 miles and I did that in 1hr 11. SLOOOOOW but hey I'm going faster than anyone sitting on the sofa...
    I end my week positive, with a slight feeling of OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING....
    I am going to do my best to follow Hal Higdons plan as close as possible, I'm trusting that his knowledge will get me round 26.2 in May.
    BRING IT ON!


  • #210
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    Week 2 report

    Well it was all GO this week, a tough spin class on Monday, and 3 miles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. By Friday I was glad of the rest! I'm just in from my long run of 7 miles in 1hr 22, I felt quite good and I am definitely sure the mid week runs are the big help. Next week is "step back" week on Hals plan, the mid week runs increase slightly but next Sunday calls for 5 miles, a decrease in distance. He works on a 2 week increase and then an easier week, I'm trusting in his programme and so far I'm enjoying it. I'm loving crossing off the runs on a big wall planner I have taped to my fridge.
    How's everyone getting on?
    Q. What do you eat before a run? This morning I had 2 belvita biscuits and black coffee about an hour before.


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  • #211
    Darren 83
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    zooming wrote: »
    Week 2 report

    Well it was all GO this week, a tough spin class on Monday, and 3 miles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. By Friday I was glad of the rest! I'm just in from my long run of 7 miles in 1hr 22, I felt quite good and I am definitely sure the mid week runs are the big help. Next week is "step back" week on Hals plan, the mid week runs increase slightly but next Sunday calls for 5 miles, a decrease in distance. He works on a 2 week increase and then an easier week, I'm trusting in his programme and so far I'm enjoying it. I'm loving crossing off the runs on a big wall planner I have taped to my fridge.
    How's everyone getting on?
    Q. What do you eat before a run? This morning I had 2 belvita biscuits and black coffee about an hour before.

    If I go for a early run its porridge late run Id have my dinner, wait a hour then go for a run. I hoping to do run a half marathon in sub 2 hours. Going to start doing intervals. keep up the good work.


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