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What??? You're running ANOTHER marathon!!!

ncmc

So I’m jumping on the band wagon and have decided to start my own log. I’ve been promised by some of the experts on here that it will keep me motivated over the winter, so with visions of me chomping at the bit to get out jogging, here it goes!

A little bit about me, I’m a 33 year old female, been running on and off for about 3 years, but very intermittent up until this year when I decided I wanted to run DCM. I followed Hal Higdon Novice 2 for the marathon and was delighted to beat my target by 3 minutes, 3:57. I felt the marathon couldn’t have gone better, followed the 4 hour pacers until mile 20 and then pushed on. Got a negative split, didn’t hit the wall or experience any severe fatigue, in fact I felt perfect 5 minutes after the marathon, so I am beginning to wonder now if I didn’t push myself hard enough. I think I have a tendency towards conservatism when it comes to setting goals!

I have almost 900 miles run this year so far, so should have no problem hitting 1000 miles by the end of the year. Seems like a long time ago that I set that goal on a cold January evening!

I haven’t ran many races, only one 10k, one half marathon, and one marathon. My times are as follows:

10k (April): 48:50
½ Marathon (August): 1:48:30
Marathon (DCM): 3:57:47

So my immediate goals are to hit 1000 miles for the year, and race the Waterford ½ marathon in December. I think I will follow the 1:45 pacers as my legs are still a bit tired from the marathon and I don’t want to push it too much. I would aim then to do a 1:40 half in the Spring. Slightly longer term, I would like to run Cork City Marathon in June. I am possibly dreaming, but I have it in my head that I would like to do a Sub 3:30…. Is this a pipe dream?

I intend to follow one of the P&D plans, have downloaded the book and am ready to get stuck in, so I will go from a max of 37 miles on HH2 to a max of 55 miles. I think I could definitely work on my nutrition as well, I ate nothing but rubbish in the run up to DCM.

So here it goes, any advice or comments very welcome!

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ncmc

Gavlor wrote: »

All my comments/theories get dismissed cos of my wonderful natural ability

that has to be some form of discrimination!!

Boohoo, it sucks to be you with your darned natural ability :P

It's less discrimination, more jealousy

career_move

Gavlor wrote: »

All my comments/theories get dismissed cos of my wonderful natural ability

that has to be some form of discrimination!!

How oppressive for you :P

Gavlor

ncmc wrote: »

Boohoo, it sucks to be you with your darned natural ability :P

It's less discrimination, more jealousy

I bet that's the definition of bullying!!!

ncmc

Gavlor wrote: »

I bet that's the definition of bullying!!!

jcsmum

Great time in BC, that was some congestion at the start and for the first few miles! It was difficult to get into any kind of rhythm for a while.

And great log title!!

ncmc

Thanks jcsmum, I was a bit disappointed at the time, but I think it could be a tricky course to get a PB on, the congestion at the start and then the long drag at the end are tough going, so I am sure I can better that time. Going to put a real push on to get a good time in the Wexford HM in April.

LOL, I think I should let you commandeer this log title after reading how many marathons you’ve done!

jcsmum

ncmc wrote: »

Thanks jcsmum, I was a bit disappointed at the time, but I think it could be a tricky course to get a PB on, the congestion at the start and then the long drag at the end are tough going, so I am sure I can better that time. Going to put a real push on to get a good time in the Wexford HM in April.

LOL, I think I should let you commandeer this log title after reading how many marathons you’ve done!

Oh and I'll be pacing the 2hr half in Wexford, so I'll see you there!

ncmc

jcsmum wrote: »

Oh and I'll be pacing the 2hr half in Wexford, so I'll see you there!

Excellent, will be sure to say hello! I'll be in my Boards t-shirt, so you can't miss me :pac:

Walkedit

ncmc wrote: »

Excellent, will be sure to say hello! I'll be in my Boards t-shirt, so you can't miss me :pac:

Great run in BC, Jacob still loves getting out but he might change if I did your miles. he hurt his paw and a week indoors with antiinflamitories nearly killed him

Keep it up, roll on Cork!

ncmc

Walkedit wrote: »

Great run in BC, Jacob still loves getting out but he might change if I did your miles. he hurt his paw and a week indoors with antiinflamitories nearly killed him

Keep it up, roll on Cork!

Aw poor Jacob, hope he's on the mend. Libby has got so lazy over the winter, we're both looking forward to the hour going forward so we can get back to doing some of our runs in the forest.

ncmc

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 10 miles with 5 @ hmp

I'd been quietly dreading this run and considered putting it off til later in the week, but figured today my legs should be pretty fresh after a mini break if 3 days no running.

4 miles warm up at 9:33 and then the 5 hmp miles. Splits were 7:32, 7:30, 7:32, 7:33, 7:33. Mile cool down at 9:40

Pretty pleased with that run, it was tough but not unbearable. If I can manage a session like that for the next 5 weeks, I'd be much more confident of a 1:40 half in Wexford.

scriba

Nice work. I've decided to bump mine until morning... :rolleyes:

Your hmp is my 10 mile pace! :eek:

career_move

Well done N great session. Sub 1:40 no bother at all to you

ncmc

scriba wrote: »

Nice work. I've decided to bump mine until morning... :rolleyes:

Your hmp is my 10 mile pace! :eek:

That's my 10 mile pace too! I'm hoping I can keep the speed up for the full 13 miles... It could all go pear shaped at mile 11!

Steroo

ncmc wrote: »

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 10 miles with 5 @ hmp

I'd been quietly dreading this run and considered putting it off til later in the week, but figured today my legs should be pretty fresh after a mini break if 3 days no running.

4 miles warm up at 9:33 and then the 5 hmp miles. Splits were 7:32, 7:30, 7:32, 7:33, 7:33. Mile cool down at 9:40

Pretty pleased with that run, it was tough but not unbearable. If I can manage a session like that for the next 5 weeks, I'd be much more confident of a 1:40 half in Wexford.

I'd a very similar session! Good going. We will be close in Wexford and cork too maybe ðŸ˜€

RedRunner

ncmc wrote: »

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 10 miles with 5 @ hmp

I'd been quietly dreading this run and considered putting it off til later in the week, but figured today my legs should be pretty fresh after a mini break if 3 days no running.

4 miles warm up at 9:33 and then the 5 hmp miles. Splits were 7:32, 7:30, 7:32, 7:33, 7:33. Mile cool down at 9:40

Pretty pleased with that run, it was tough but not unbearable. If I can manage a session like that for the next 5 weeks, I'd be much more confident of a 1:40 half in Wexford.

Great consistency there with the hmp splits,well done.

blockic

RedRunner wrote: »

Great consistency there with the hmp splits,well done.

+1 Serious run there!

Gavlor

ncmc wrote: »

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 10 miles with 5 @ hmp

I'd been quietly dreading this run and considered putting it off til later in the week, but figured today my legs should be pretty fresh after a mini break if 3 days no running.

4 miles warm up at 9:33 and then the 5 hmp miles. Splits were 7:32, 7:30, 7:32, 7:33, 7:33. Mile cool down at 9:40

Pretty pleased with that run, it was tough but not unbearable. If I can manage a session like that for the next 5 weeks, I'd be much more confident of a 1:40 half in Wexford.

Welcome to the speed club

you are reaping the benefits of avoiding early morning running!

blockic

Gavlor wrote: »

Welcome to the speed club you are reaping the benefits of a Kirin early morning running!

P&D, P&D, PEE AND DEE!!

That's my cheerleading voice!:pac:

Gavlor

blockic wrote: »

P&D, P&D, PEE AND DEE!! That's my cheerleading voice!:pac:

Yeah yeah yeah.... You'll be crippled by the time you reach my age

blockic

Gavlor wrote: »

Yeah yeah yeah.... You'll be crippled by the time you reach my age

FACT! That's 40 yeah?:pac:

Gavlor

blockic wrote: »

FACT! That's 40 yeah?:pac:

That's just mean. And here was I about to help you guys out over the controversial comments on the 2013 novices thread!

blockic

Gavlor wrote: »

That's just mean. And here was I about to help you guys out over the controversial comments on the 2013 novices thread!

I take it back!;)

docjewel

Excellent session tonight ncmc,the few days rest did you no harm at all:-)

Looks like you only used Ballycotton as a training run ;-)

ncmc

Gavlor wrote: »

Welcome to the speed club you are reaping the benefits of avoiding early morning running!

Yes, I definitely could feel the benefit of all those extra hours in bed

docjewel wrote: »

Excellent session tonight ncmc,the few days rest did you no harm at all:-)

Looks like you only used Ballycotton as a training run ;-)

I have to say the legs felt very fresh whereas for Ballycotton I can't say I felt rested. It's like you were saying about P&D, while you won't feel as rested as Hal Higdon, the endurance is better. I think I will take a couple of days rest before Wexford though, I really want to have a good race that day.

jcsmum

Nice session there yesterday - sub 1:40 looking good!

Steroo

ncmc wrote: »

I think I will take a couple of days rest before Wexford though, I really want to have a good race that day.

+1 to that

ncmc

Wednesday - 4m recovery @9:40

Thursday - 11m @ 9:05

Nothing really to report, have the start of a blister which i'm hoping is down to a pair of socks I don't normally wear rather than my new trainers. Other than that, all is good!

ncmc

7m @ 9:05 with 10x100m strides

Think this was supposed to be a recovery run, so probably a bit too fast, but felt ok during it.

Blister watch: hour 26: I can confirm that we have a full blown blister

Wore crap socks again for sone stupid reason so will make sure to wear my usual socks on Sunday and hopefully that will sort it.

18 miles on Sunday, dinner with my sisters tomorrow night, guess who's the self appointed designated driver

I hate running sometimes!

ncmc

18 miles @ 9:16

So after a sober night last night, great to feel that smug satisfaction of not drinking for a change! Up early, well 7:30 which is early for me! Bowl of porridge consumed, back to bed for 45 mins

On the road running by 9am. Pretty uneventful run really, felt quite tired. Was going to try and go gel free but took one at mile 12. Got wet a couple of times but yet the weather was quite mild so it was one of those frustrating 'jacket on/off/on/off situations. Was wrecked by the end of it, but at least it's done now and I can head out tonight guilt free. Mind you, after this weeks running, I'd get drunk on the contents of a barmans wipe rag I'd say so better take it handy.

Blister watch: day 3: my blisters now have blisters! Not good! Hoping they'll ease of as I break my trainers in more.

First week of 50 miles! Feels pretty good!