Murph_D wrote: » Rock solid, boss.
menoscemo wrote: » I knew you flew the last mile, but that is some going on probably the hardest mile on the course (uphill straight into the wind with no cover). Looks like you sat in 20 seconds behind all the way and then pulled a sniper job at the first sign of weakness :pac:
ThebitterLemon wrote: » TBH and thinking back on it, they were solid runs in tough conditions, immediately afterwards I thought a sub 3 was outta reach but now I think I'm still in with a decent shout. TbL
snailsong wrote: » Just catching up on your log now. Very well done on Sunday, fantastic time. Looks like your well on target for Boston. You've come a long way, this time last year you were nearly as slow as me,:). Small chance ill see you in Craughwell.
ThebitterLemon wrote: » Plan today called for 5/7 miles very easy am/pm. Got the shorter run done early this morning in abysmal weather, slogged through the 5 miles @ 9.46 pace. Got out of work at 5 today for a change and headed for my local hilly route, complete change in the weather, lovely sunny evening with a bit of a breeze. Nice to be back to the safety of Bogger terrain, only about half a dozen mechanised vehicles passed me during the hour, no pedestrians and a pair of lost sheep Got 7 miles done @ 8.32 pace. Groin and hip flexor have tightened up so I need to try and get that sorted. 12 miles for the day. TbL
FBOT01 wrote: » There's no place like home.....;)
kit3 wrote: » Think you'll have to work on Salmon Eile !
ThebitterLemon wrote: » Tnx P, I'd say if you've kept training since the Fields you're in great shape, what's up next for you. I'm only 50/50 on Craughwell myself. TbL
Murph_D wrote: » Dublin zoo? What on earth was on the menu? :eek: And now you have to clean it all over again!
ThebitterLemon wrote: » Today the plan called for 16 miles steady. Body still feeling stiff and lethargic and I was in no mood for this. Kept putting it off, even offering to do more jobs around the house, weeding, strimming and I even cleaned the bbq again. Mrs TbL told me around lunch time that if I wasn't gone in 10 mins, that I wouldn't get another chance to get it done! Ran the same route from the house as the last two steady 16 mile sessions, and while it was cool and dry there was a bit of a breeze blowing. Parts of the main road were much busier than usual probably with all the Connys bringing their Ma's into the town for the day! Happy enough with the way the run panned out and was comfortable enough for most of it, except the last mile that was mainly up an incline and into the wind. Fastest average pace that I've done for this session, @ 7.17. Only got in around 60 miles this week but the body is telling me that I've had a tough week! I'm on cooking duty today, better go looking for the matches for the BBQ Splits: 7.23 7.20 7.28 7.13 7.17 7.20 7.28 7.27 7.04 6.57 7.20 7.10 7.21 7.09 7.28 7.16 TbL
paddybarry wrote: » Great session.
Calvin Johnson wrote: » Agreed - you're really doing well. Do you agree TbL??
ger664 wrote: » Agree with Calvin here too. You are in great shape. I believe you will get sub 3 in Boston unless we get weird weather conditions like warm day or strong headwind. Your coach believes it everyone following this thread believes it. Our belief in you doesn't matter a toss. You have to believe in yourself and your ability. Once you do it will happen.
adrian522 wrote: » Agree, epic session.
dublin runner wrote: » I meant to stick something up on your log last week but well, forgot! Ok, my two cents (having run with you last week). -Your run in Bohermeen was a better run than Longford (that course was short, I would put all my money on it) -Your run with myself and Luke last week proved how strong you are. I don't think you realise how strong you really are. Myself and Luke really REALLY suffered and we didn't run a half a few days previous. -Don't worry about times. Keep the head down and train. You are becoming stronger and sharper with each passing day. That's all you can really do. Train, eat well and rest. Just focus in on that. I know you trust the plan so just tick off the runs and things will come together. Focus on the training, not the race! (.....I should really listen to my own advice!:D)
FBOT01 wrote: » Decent long run there C. I stand be correct by your coach but I am pretty sure he will tell you that you can mess with the recovery/easy run if you like (have to) but done f8ck with the sessions if you can avoid it as they have been designed with a particular stimulus in mind.....but as I said I stand to be corrected
ger664 wrote: » You and your f***ing crisp sambo's :(
