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Tom Joad · 28-02-2013 11:29PM

Enjoy Sunday - looking forward to your race report (complete with a massive PB)..

Darren 83 · 04-03-2013 10:39AM

My first race of the year looking to beat my Dublin Half time of 2:31:31

This race was two laps I didn't know how this would effect me as I never do laps of my runs.

Lap 1

The first lap went well hitting avg 8:15 min/mile, as planed I kept ahead of the 2h pacers and close too the 1:45 pacers. I kept this up until the there was space between other runners then I slowed down to 8:30 min/mile around mile 4. Seen other runners pushing way too hard I'd pass them then they would pass me I can't recall how many runners did this. I was running my own race not there's. I got passed I never tried to reclaim the place back it just happened as they burned out.

Lap 1 time was 53 mins bang on time

Lap 2

The second lap did not go as planed, I could feel my right leg cramp up I was in trouble. I knew I had to slow down so gradually slowed down to about 9 min/mile. My leg was cramping more frequently at this stage as I hit the ten mile mark I could say bye to a 1:51 result. At this stage a sub 2 hour half was looking bad. As long as I kept the two hour pacers behind I'd be grand but In my mind they eating into my lead from the first lap, as I was hitting 9:15 min/mile.

The last mile was hard I didn't dare look back to see if the pacers where behind me, One runner was just ahead of me, lad was sweating buckets, I took a bottle from my belt and he asked for a drink of water couldn't refuse a fellow runner. Then I all I heard was 800 METERS TO GO I knew what is was 2 hour pacers behind me oh f*** This was a kick up the arse determined to salvage my goal I dug in and ran to the finish line...

2012

Dublin Half Marathon 2:31:31

2013
Bohermeen AC Half Marathon
Goal Time Sub 2 hours
Result 1:59:10

Overall very happy felt I could do better but these things happen, would like to thank Bohermeen Ac for a great race and a big thanks for all involved.

Tom Joad · 04-03-2013 11:01AM

Well done Darren cracking stuff - what's next??:)

Darren 83 · 04-03-2013 11:27AM

Tom Joad wrote: »

Well done Darren cracking stuff - what's next??:)

Rest 10k start of may sub 50min

zooming · 04-03-2013 02:32PM

Darren 83 wrote: »

My first race of the year looking to beat my Dublin Half time of 2:31:31
This race was two laps I didn't know how this would effect me as I never do laps of my runs.

Lap 1

The first lap went well hitting avg 8:15 min/mile, as planed I kept ahead of the 2h pacers and close too the 1:45 pacers. I kept this up until the there was space between other runners then I slowed down to 8:30 min/mile around mile 4. Seen other runners pushing way too hard I'd pass them then they would pass me I can't recall how many runners did this. I was running my own race not there's. I got passed I never tried to reclaim the place back it just happened as they burned out.

Lap 1 time was 53 mins bang on time

Lap 2

The second lap did not go as planed, I could feel my right leg cramp up I was in trouble. I knew I had to slow down so gradually slowed down to about 9 min/mile. My leg was cramping more frequently at this stage as I hit the ten mile mark I could say bye to a 1:51 result. At this stage a sub 2 hour half was looking bad. As long as I kept the two hour pacers behind I'd be grand but In my mind they eating into my lead from the first lap, as I was hitting 9:15 min/mile.

The last mile was hard I didn't dare look back to see if the pacers where behind me, One runner was just ahead of me, lad was sweating buckets, I took a bottle from my belt and he asked for a drink of water couldn't refuse a fellow runner. Then I all I heard was 800 METERS TO GO I knew what is was 2 hour pacers behind me oh f*** This was a kick up the arse determined to salvage my goal I dug in and ran to the finish line...

2012

Dublin Half Marathon 2:31:31

2013
Bohermeen AC Half Marathon
Goal Time Sub 2 hours
Result 1:59:10

Overall very happy felt I could do better but these things happen, would like to thank Bohermeen Ac for a great race and a big thanks for all involved.

Amazing!!!!! You should be over the moon!!!

RedRunner · 04-03-2013 09:16PM

Well done Darren. There is defo a better time for you in the future, bad luck with the cramp but still reached your goal and were a good Samaritan en-route too.

Congrats!

Darren 83 · 04-03-2013 09:43PM

RedRunner wrote: »

Well done Darren. There is defo a better time for you in the future, bad luck with the cramp but still reached your goal and were a good Samaritan en-route too.

Congrats!

Cheers RedRunner I was thinking of doing the Dublin half but do not know if too go for it as it would be a month away from DCM

RedRunner · 05-03-2013 01:24AM

Darren 83 wrote: »

Cheers RedRunner I was thinking of doing the Dublin half but do not know if too go for it as it would be a month away from DCM

Its usually mid September and is pretty much there as a preparation race for DCM so definitely do it. Clontarf Half in July is another option, nice flat course.

Darren 83 · 05-03-2013 09:32PM

RedRunner wrote: »

Its usually mid September and is pretty much there as a preparation race for DCM so definitely do it. Clontarf Half in July is another option, nice flat course.

Should I go all out for the half or take it easy, I was thinking off a 4:30 marathon.

RedRunner · 05-03-2013 10:46PM

Darren 83 wrote: »

Should I go all out for the half or take it easy, I was thinking off a 4:30 marathon.

I think Meno would say go all out as it is a race. If you are in good stead training wise, and injury free, go for it.

I think you are well capable of better than 4:30 though. I managed 4:27 off a 1:56 HM last year but I missed 3-4 weeks training due to injury in August and last 10k had to resort to run/walk strategy.

menoscemo · 05-03-2013 11:06PM

RedRunner wrote: »

I think Meno would say go all out as it is a race. If you are in good stead training wise, and injury free, go for it.

Well, there is no point doing a race if you are not going to race it. 13.1 mile training runs are fine, but why pay for one?

Gavlor · 05-03-2013 11:08PM

menoscemo wrote: »

Well, there is no point doing a race if you are not going to race it. 13.1 mile training runs are fine, but why pay for one?

+1

RedRunner · 05-03-2013 11:13PM

menoscemo wrote: »

Well, there is no point doing a race if you are not going to race it. 13.1 mile training runs are fine, but why pay for one?

Phew!...Glad I didn't misquote you:)

Darren 83 · 05-03-2013 11:17PM

I,ll follow one off hals plans two weeks ahead just in case, next race is the Boyne 10k a local race hoping to do sub 50 for it.

RedRunner · 05-03-2013 11:33PM

No bother to ya...good luck

Darren 83 · 05-03-2013 11:34PM

What are you looking to do in DCM?

RedRunner · 05-03-2013 11:39PM

Darren 83 wrote: »

What are you looking to do in DCM?

Sub 4hrs.It's a demon that I must banish after two failed attempts. If training goes well though perhaps 3:45 mightn't be out of the question. Too early in year to say yet though, depends on what progress I make between now and June when marathon training will start in earnest.

Darren 83 · 07-03-2013 12:39PM

Third time lucky RedRunner, won't do anything this week as I have a serious case of man flu does not help doing a six day week.

zooming · 07-03-2013 04:15PM

Feel better soon!!

RedRunner · 07-03-2013 11:23PM

Yeah, take it easy. A few days off never did anyone any harm.

Darren 83 · 08-03-2013 07:46PM

That's me signed up for Boyne 10k on the 5th of May, really looking forward to this race as this is my first home race.
Confident I can get a sub 50 min.

http://www.boyne10k.ie/downloads/B10K_2013_route.pdf

Big hill at 1k -2k I run this hill on a regular basis, part of the course is under construction. As soon as it is open I will do the course over and over again.

Will follow Hals 10-K Training Guide - Intermediate Program.

Darren 83 · 11-03-2013 08:25PM

Week 1

After a week off with the flu, I could not wait to get back to training. I'm concentrating on this hill and including it in most off my runs.

Easy 3.53 Miles @ 9:08=32.05 Avg HR 174 MHR 224

Tom Joad · 11-03-2013 11:05PM

Good to see you back Darren.

Darren 83 · 11-03-2013 11:12PM

Tom Joad wrote: »

Good to see you back Darren.

Good to be back

Darren 83 · 12-03-2013 10:56PM

Day 2

Easy 3.01 Miles @ 8:40 Avg pace = 26.02 Avg HR 168 Max HR 180

Really didn't feel like a run tonight, but just got out and got it over and done with.

vitani · 13-03-2013 11:00AM

Darren 83 wrote: »

Really didn't feel like a run tonight, but just got out and got it over and done with.

I think those kinds of runs are every bit as important as the ones where you're raring to go.

RedRunner · 14-03-2013 01:40AM

Darren 83 wrote: »

Day 2

Easy 3.01 Miles @ 8:40 Avg pace = 26.02 Avg HR 168 Max HR 180

Really didn't feel like a run tonight, but just got out and got it over and done with.

I know people are different but Avg HR seems a little high for a 3 mile easy run. You sure you are over the man flu completely?

Darren 83 · 14-03-2013 09:57AM

RedRunner wrote: »

I know people are different but Avg HR seems a little high for a 3 mile easy run. You sure you are over the man flu completely?

I feel grand RedRunner does seem a bit high alright

Darren 83 · 14-03-2013 10:57PM

Day 3

Did a easy 3.95 miles @9:34 = 37:47
Really tried to keep slow as much as possible. Will be starting gym next week and start swimming so I will be changing my plan to accommodate these in. Feel a bit sore today after my run so I will be taking it easy for the rest of the week.

zooming · 15-03-2013 08:02PM

Have a good run this weekend Darren!

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