Off the Fence....and looking to go sub 3 hrs

Murph_D wrote: »

Nice podium, M. Well run. I see Ferris had a good finish too. Nice going.

Cheers D.

annapr wrote: »

I see you managed a volunteer credit too... you really want that purple t-shirt

(reads post very carefully before finalising)

I am long past the purple t-shirt, Anna. I had the chance to get a clipboard and look important so I couldn't pass it up

Doesn't look like I am getting my wish in relation to the weather

31/03/2015 - 7m @ 07:52 avg pace (General Aerobic - Easy)

7 miles, no rain and the easy pace turned out to be under 8mins.........things are looking up and its only Tuesday:)

Left my watch in my folks yesterday so no watch this evening. Can't remember the last time I ran watchless....kinda liberating!!

01/04/2015- 5.2m @ 09:01 avg pace (Recovery)

Straightforward recovery run. Head cold/sore throat starting.

02/04/2015 - 9.1m @ 07:46 avg pace (VO2 Max 4x800 RI120/3x600 RI90 @ 5k/3k Pace)

After Ballycotton I registered for Great Ireland and jumped into last 5 weeks of a Pfitzinger 10K program so this week only had one session as the program "tapers" to the goal race. Wasn't feeling great and with blocked nose I wasn't sure if I would be able to breath enough to do this. Anyway zipped up the man suit and headed out. After 3m warm-up I got to it. Did the intervals along the coast between causeway and end of Howth Road, alternating with and against the wind. Reps split out as follows:
800 - 02:48 (05:36 pace)
800 - 02:47 (05:34 pace)
800 - 02:50 (05:40 pace)
800 - 02:46 (05:32 pace)
600 - 02:06 (05:32 pace)
600 - 02:07 (05:35 pace)
600 - 02:01 (05:19 pace)

800's were off 2mins jog recovery while 600 were off 90secs. Was very happy how it went and felt invigorated afterwards despite the serious quads burn at the end. Nice easy 1.5m cool-down.

03/04/2015 - 7.1m @ 08:49 avg pace (Recovery)

Plan had 4m recovery but ended up joining Ferris for this one and it turned into 7m. Quad still feeling the effects of the session the day before.

04/04/2015 - 4.2m @ 07:56 avg pace (parkrun St Anne's 25mins pacing w/warm-up)

Man suit needed again today. Never good when you have to take lozenges on the startline to try to numb the throat and avoid coughing during your run.

Bumped into Duanington before and after this one and he looked equally fresh before and after smashing his 5k PB and going sub 18 for the first time. Ferris and Murph were also in action.

I seemed to be losing the battle with head cold/throat so hit the hay early to try to sleep it off as running it off didn't seem to be working.

05/04/2015 - Rest

With 28/12/2014 being the last day that I hadn't run I decided to break the streak to try to stem the progress of whatever bug is trying to get me. Walking the dog is as much exercise as I got today. Throat felt like I had gargled bleach. Chucking every possible remedy at this one...pharmaceutical, herbal , etc. Still think I am losing.

06/04/2015 - 5m @ 08:11 avg pace (w/4x100m plus 800m @ 10K Pace)

Spent the morning in St Anne's cheer-leading at the Brian Boru 10m. Lovely morning for supporting. A little warm for racing. Plenty of folks from around these parts putting in good performances. Well done to both runners and the organisers.

After being inspired by the morning activities I headed back to the house and threw on the gear. As this was the only session in the plan for this week I didn't want to skip it. It should have been 6m miles with 1200m at 10k Race Pace. Got as far as 800m in the RP section and pulled the plug as the effort levels where too high. I was struggling to get air in without feeling the urge to cough and aggravating what felt like needles on the inside of my throat.

07/04/2015 – Rest

Looks like the bug may be moving south with a noticeable rattle in the chest now. Energy levels very low. Poor auld dog didn't even get his walk. I am hoping a couple of rest days will shake it off and that I will be able toe the line on Saturday fresh as a daisy.

08/04/2015 - Rest

09/04/2015 - 5.3m @ 08:21 avg pace (General Aerobic - Easy)

Doc gave me the all clear that whatever I have hasn't gone to my chest so headed out for a few easy miles with Ferris this evening.

I thought the legs might feel fresh after the couple of days rest but didn't seem to be any noticeable difference. Had to clear the throat a couple of times....not pretty. If you see me running on Saturday make sure you pass on my right side as I "clear" to the left

tang1 wrote: »

Good luck tormorrow M, and as you say yourself ENJOY.

Cheers B.

yaboya1 wrote: »

Best of luck tomorrow.
Go get the 10k pb honours to add to the 10m.
I'll be taking them back in the summer

Thanks P. How low do I have to go to take that one:)

annapr wrote: »

Good luck tomorrow, M, hope all goes well! and best of luck to Mrs Mc too, if I'm not mistaken.

Cheers Anna.