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ARist of the week - claralara
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21-04-2014 07:11PM#1
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What got you into running?
Favourite Race?
Running highlight?
(Running related) lowest moment?
Can digger really keep up in long runs or when you guys run together does that mean in same park at the same time?
Chocolate or wine?
Favourite session?
Most dreaded session?
Any more track races this year?0 -
What got you into running?
Favourite Race?
Running highlight?
(Running related) lowest moment?
Can digger really keep up in long runs or when you guys run together does that mean in same park at the same time?
Chocolate or wine?
Favourite session?
Most dreaded session?
Any more track races this year?
How come you didn't ask her about her favourite session
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Crikey... for the love of peer pressure, I'll just reopen my log!!
Did you always know you'd be a better marathon runner than Chucky ár Lá?
Long answer short, no I didn’t “always” know that I’d be a better marathon runner than him; that said I have been mildly aware of the fact for quite some time now. In fairness to Chucky, he brought me on my first group run ever and boy did he talk the talk of a running god. I couldn't have imagined ever being able to keep up with this DCM superstar 3:30 pacer. And I probably do owe the fact of my first marathon to him given that it was that day and upon his persuasion that I switched my Connemara Half entry to the Full way back in 2011. I think he just beat my Conn time of 4:28.xx in Boston today actually....
Do you think ecoli will break 3 hours in Limerick? Only if he tapers properly as per Meno’s Novice plan.
What do you think is the strongest attribute in your rise to running fame? In no particular order - management, coaching, and hard work.0 -
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digger you are a lazy, lazy man. Cant even be bothered PMing someone outside your house
CL:
targets for 2014?
favourite TBB family moment?
best coaching advice from TRR?
worst coaching advice from TRR?
50K win in donadea vs Dublin 2:57: which was more satisfying?
Do you ever give digger charity wins in races, say, over the mile?
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What got you into running? A friend and I signed up to (ahem) run the Flora Women's Mini 10k Marathon in 2009. I completed that in 63 minutes and didn't run again for months. The real commitment was probably the following December when I resolved for the New Year to run a Half Marathon in 2010. I can't think of any particular reason for that decision though.
Favourite Race? I'm taking liberties on this one as not sure whether you mean favourite race or favourite distance...
2 mile - BHAA DCC
5k - Le Cheile
5 mile - Raheny
10k - KClub
10 mile - Frank Duffy (haven't run many more)
HM - Bohermeen
Marathon - DCM
50k - Sir Anto Lee's Donadea 50k
39.3 - Conn Ultra
Running highlight? Sub 3, 9th place Dublin Marathon 2013 forgot you weren't there to witness my delight and excitement..
(Running related) lowest moment? Going from a 19:59 5K in May 2012 (my first sub 20) to struggling to break 22 minutes in a number of races about a month later. Thankfully a blood test and some R'n'R sorted that out fairly swiftly.
Can digger really keep up in long runs or when you guys run together does that mean in same park at the same time? Ha. Yes. (When we're on a Digger-specific training run...)
Chocolate or wine?
Do I rather or would I give up? If you're making me choose between my vices, I'd sooner give up wine.
Favourite session? Seeing as I've mostly been in marathon training for the past 3 years this will be boring to most... But I think it has to be the long run. I do like throwing a pressure free 5k race / parkrun in as a good session sometimes.
Most dreaded session? The final PMP session before taper - 3*3 miles w/1mile recoveries - a TRR sadistic special!!
Any more track races this year? If for no other reason than the pure entertainment factor for others, I will probably do the graded meets in Tallaght again
The BHAA trinners track is always a good one too.0 -
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Hi CL,
I only recently caught up on your log. Very impressive.
What do you think was the main thing that triggered your phenomenal improvements?
and as it hasn't been asked...
What's your favourite session? :rolleyes:
Cheers yaboya
I guess the initial steps towards my improvement flowed from the following comments which were posted on my log by a pair of straight talking and wise know-it-alls from Tallaght on my log in April 2012...
Originally Posted by tunguska
I'd question the wisdom of this decision claralara. Thats only a couple of weeks between an ultra and a marathon. Bouncing from one long race to another is nonsensical. The risk of injury looms large, but that aside you're giving yourself no time to work on your speed. Speed comes first, volume is build on top of a fast foundation. I mean Its your call of course but I just dont see what you have to gain by running another long race so soon after an ultra. Why not work on your 5k and 10k pace, do some hard and fast sessions, then build a marathon program on top of that, go to berlin and tear it to pieces.
Originally posted by TRR
+1 quality will suffer at the expense of quantity. There is nothing better than the buzz of a marathon and I can understand the urge to race as many as you can but if you want to keep your improvements going at their current trajectory you will have to cut back slightly and maybe work on some of the speed fundamentals. Obviously if you're happy with just running races and not too concerned with massive gains in time then this can be ignored.
TRR's closing statement was particularly scathing but triggered a stubborn "I'll show you"... And an "ok fine, please help me"0 -
Should digger build you a sauna? Yes. But let's be fair, I will have retired from running by the time he even writes it on the to-do list. Should Digger more appropriately organise, fund and project-manage the building of a sauna for me? Yes. Alternatively he should at least organise a week of warm weather training for me over the next few months.
What did meno have for breakfast in London last Sunday? Red wine and ham.
Did it include carrots? I couldn't make any out for all the ham. But I couldn't be certain; maybe he chews well!
Blockic or AMK? Neither, I prefer a younger man
Considering you managed to fit a weekends worth of clothes in your handbag, would you be willing to share your holiday packing secrets with other women? Wear outfit, pack race gear, wear skanky technical Tshirt to pub while all the other women look fab - accept that with black toe nails, willingness to change clothes in car parks, dislike of heels etc etc, I am no longer a typical lady!
Will you run a Sub 2.50?? I certainly hope so.0 -
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@BB: he was probably going to ask someone else but put it off until it was too late!
targets for 2014?
Immediate - short term:
- work my behind off for a 5 & 10K PB - currently 18:45 & 39:30 - I am useless at the shorter stuff... my machine just don't like it
Medium to longer term:-
- the World 50K Trophy Race is on October 31st and I'll be damned it I'm rocking up to that stage and making a fool of myself so there'll be 4 months of trying to get in super shape for that. Sepcific goals on that will be set in due course.
favourite TBB family moment?
I love when Mrs TBB moisturises your beautiful pale vegetarian skin with St Tropez before you hit the tiles on a Saturday night.
best coaching advice from TRR?
"Cop the flock on" - whether that's aimed at me for over-training, under-training, not stretching, panicking about silly things I have no control over and so on and so forth. He also provided some pretty decent Boston Marathon tips which led me to a surprising PB in less than ideal circumstances...apparently he's run Boston before so he know a thing or two..:pac:
worst coaching advice from TRR?
No such thing! I hope that's the most blasphemous question that's posed this week!
50K win in donadea vs Dublin 2:57: which was more satisfying?
Both ridiculously satisfying and special in completely different ways. DCM for the excitement and sense of achievement on the day. In fairness, I would have been delighted with a second under 3 hours - every thing going so well was icing on an otherwise perfect cake. Donadea for the opportunity it's given me. They were both integral to the success of the other though. If DCM hadnt gone so well, it would have been a big worry as to whether I'd comfortably go through 26.2 miles in 3:06/07 in Donadea. It was coined the Twin Peaks Plan extraordinaire!
Do you ever give digger charity wins in races, say, over the mile? No way! And if I ever start, give me a kick and make me put my man suit back on!! As much I would love to beat him over a mile, I think that's one of household PBs he might just hold onto. 0 -
Why do you not take water on long runs?
Has your diet changed in line with your running improvements?
Are you a 'guest star' on boards this week or is this a return to the fold
What do your non running friends think of your running fame?
Do you feel you get adequate support from Sportsworld to match your ambition?0 -
Hi there RR
- What's your favourite Mcflurry flavour?
Munchies - you get a bit of everything - caramel, biscuit and chocolate. Don't think I'd go back in for that creme egg one again. Good way of getting in about a zillion calories I didn't need though
- If Sportsworld were to fold. Next choice club?
Second blasphemous question of the week!! I guess it'd be a toss up between a southside club with a track (you know how much I love the track!! :rolleyes::rolleyes:)
Tallaght is closest to home & Crusaders is closest to work... That means nothing though given the speed at which I've been moving house and changing jobs over the last few years!
- Do you like pacing or rather be racing all the time?
I enjoy and get sick of both in equal measures.
Pacing a HM is a great and enjoyable way to get a long run in when one otherwise might not get off one's bum. I've gotten very sick of the sound of my own voice doing it though.
And I don't race all the time but when I go through my racing phases, I am anyone's!! I've done a couple of races over the past few weeks and really looking forward to doing a few over the next few weeks. It's difficult to fit them in during the marathon training without jeopardising the MLR or LSR sometimes. What I like about the current phase of training is that I can knock around random 5ks, use them as sessions and recover quickly. 0 -
Helllooooo Raymond!
How did you find boards/this forum?
Boards - one of my mates in college was a big fan of that creepy After Hours side of the house.
This forum - the gooogol machine.
Would you consider not running a marathon one year, concentrating on shorter stuff?
100% - you've just introduced the 12 months following October 31st 2014 with that question
Where did I leave my car keys?
They fell out of your pocket as you were running around Lorcan O'Toole park at 6am last Thursday. Don't worry though, they're safe. I just wanted to make a couple of sets of spares and I'll drop the bunch into your letterbox over the next day or two.0 -
Would blockic make a good brother in law?
In general? Yes, I'm sure he would. Thankfully I have a sister with standards so I will never have to find out specifically
Assuming digger gets the finger out and makes an honest woman of you, would blockic make a good son in law? (I'm laughing as I type this)
In general? Yes, I'm sure he would. Thankfully Digger has a daughter with standards so I will never have to find out specifically 0 -
Why do you not take water on long runs?
Despite what Meno says, it's not a conscious decision not to take on water or to prove and points or training methods. I drink if I'm thirsty or can feel a stitch or something coming on. Once I'm going, I don't like to stop if I don't have to. I'd never go on a long run without an emergency fiver in case I needed food or drinks. Racing can be a different story depending on the distance and effort; and I'm always be aware of weather conditions etc.
Has your diet changed in line with your running improvements?
Not in the slightest. Probably my biggest downfall. I've always liked my food and eaten good meals - lots of fruit and veg and protein and 'good' carbs and fats. Unfortunately, I have a tooth for treats and suspect I consume far too much sugar and 'bold' carbs from a snacking point of view. HAd a pretty serious operation on my jaw about 5 years ago and having been wired shut for 5 weeks (don't worry I learned how to talk through gritted teeth!;)) I swore I would never derprive myself of the little things that make life fun and enjoyable for me!
Are you a 'guest star' on boards this week or is this a return to the fold
I've been around...I know what you're all at; I just haven't been updating my log. I am very busy in work allof the time (thank God!), I sit at the computer all day and I hate turning on the laptop in the evenings. That plus when I'm not working these days I'm running, eating or engaging in human contact.
What do your non running friends think of your running fame?
They're coming around to me having gone from being the wild child, to some sort of freak wanting to run a HM and on to someone who's actually a wee bit good at being committed to something. I don't think anyone really got it at the beginning but there is plenty of support now. And breaking the news that I won't be going to Rio was a little difficult! Haha.
Do you feel you get adequate support from Sportsworld to match your ambition?
Yep. The club is very supportive; always recognises everyone's achievements and there is a great pool of talent on both the ladies and mens' side which is well trained. Emily knows her stuff and I've had some good chats with recently. And although my SW Athlete of the Year Award last year was mildly embarrassing, it was much appreciated.:) 0 -
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