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DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread
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Crazy busy day today: Frash, Peadar, BobDylan (you have to ask if there's room for Bob??!!), am not ignoring you! Welcome to the thread and talk later.
Whoopsa, really sorry to hear your news. Listen to your body on Saturday, really listen and remember it's better to live to fight another day
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Deleted User wrote: »If he had been doubtful about it, I would agree, but he's happy for me to do it. Not finishing won't be a big deal. I'd rather that than not start. It's been too long since I had the buzz of starting a race.
The funny thing is, I asked him would I be better to just jog it and he said no, to just go for it, the faster I do it, and the less contact with the ground - the better.
If he wasn't who he was, I might reconsider but I do trust him, he's a good guy with some top athletes as clients, as well as being one himself. I promise that I'll stop if I need to
best of luck with it so, you have to trust the expert!0 -
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limoncella wrote: »Added my name to the google doc but don't know how to get it above the weekly total row without screwing everything up. Can anyone help?
edit: Whoever just fixed it you are awesome!
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The actual EFFORT of Aqua jogging. I'm off out now to the pool but not before I make sure I'm entirely hair free ERRYBLOODYWHERE and stand in front of the mirror in my togs for ages looking at all my fatness and wishing I could just RUN
(Sorry boys, I just absolutely hate hate hate swimming)
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wolfyboy555 wrote: »Could you hell me out too please? I am in row 37. I put in my two runs for this week but they don't appear in the total columns. Thanks in advance.
That should be done now for you wolfyboy.
1st run done. Lovely evening out there. Only 992kms to go :eek:0 -
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The past few times I've been out running I've been eyeing up other runners and wondering if they're boardsies or not.
Especially the few I've seen running without earphones in...I always want to ask 'hey are you on the Novice DCM thread?'. :pac:
So hey, if you've been out running and passed a fat girl running in a grey shirt and looking at you oddly, it was probably me!
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This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »The past few times I've been out running I've been eyeing up other runners and wondering if they're boardsies or not. Especially the few I've seen running without earphones in...I always want to ask 'hey are you on the Novice DCM thread?'. :pac:
So hey, if you've been out running and passed a fat girl running in a grey shirt and looking at you oddly, it was probably me!
Hah, me too!!
I probably went a bit too fast this evening but it was so nice out and it felt really good! I did concentrate on my form though so one box ticked at least.0 -
In 2011 I stayed at the Mespil Hotel and it was lovely, very close to the expo and start line. They were really nice to guests running the marathon with free showers if you had to check out that day and gave you free water bottles after. This year it seems to be full already, at least for the cheaper ratesIt wasnt me123 wrote: »Is it too soon to ask everyone which hotels are the best/cheapest/closest to the start and finish? I have family in Dublin but think I might treat myself.. I booked The Leeson Lodge house, near the Mespil and still close to the start/expo! I'm keeping my eyes open though in case something else better pops up (Booking.com has free cancellation). 0 -
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limoncella wrote: »In 2011 I stayed at the Mespil Hotel and it was lovely, very close to the expo and start line. They were really nice to guests running the marathon with free showers if you had to check out that day and gave you free water bottles after. This year it seems to be full already, at least for the cheaper rates. I booked The Leeson Lodge house, near the Mespil and still close to the start/expo! I'm keeping my eyes open though in case something else better pops up (Booking.com has free cancellation).
I'm looking around the Mespil/Merrion Square and its looking at €250 for two nights for me and a child. Is that the norm for this weekend? I think I might have to relook at staying with family. Would love to be in the City for the craic. Like you, I'll keep looking0 -
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And this is why we do good old miles
even if I quietly correct your omission of .2 miles (believe me you won't forget that last .2 miles on DCM day) = 626.2 miles....still such symmetry
1001.2....so untidy :rolleyes:
*nop98 recognizes an argument he can't win and heads for the exit.. * 0 -
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limoncella wrote: »In 2011 I stayed at the Mespil Hotel and it was lovely, very close to the expo and start line. They were really nice to guests running the marathon with free showers if you had to check out that day and gave you free water bottles after. This year it seems to be full already, at least for the cheaper rates. I booked The Leeson Lodge house, near the Mespil and still close to the start/expo! I'm keeping my eyes open though in case something else better pops up (Booking.com has free cancellation).
I stayed in the Mespil last year for DCM14, and while it is great and close to everything, I asked when checking in what was the possibility of having a shower after the marathon and they said they wouldn't allow it unless I paid an extra €20 for late check out, and made it back to the hotel before 2pm when late check out finished. Parking was a bit limited there too and I had to park a bit away on the road behind the hotel. They did open breakfast very early though and had some good options for breakfast. Wish I had known that before I spent so long the night before looking for that quick Porridge stuff, yuk!0 -
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Have posted in this thread before but never answered the questions.
I followed the novice thread last year but had to bow out at the 20m LSR stage due to injury.
By answering these questions I guess I'm officially going to it another go this year.
What is your athletics background? Have you run before?What other sports have you taken part in and at what level?
Running about 2.5 years - not a lot done before that.
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!)
Haven't done a 10k race in a while now but best was 52:53 in April 2014.
HM PB is 2:02:41 (Sept 14 race series)
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training ? (No problem if you do)
No but I do stop for a drink at a couple of public taps on my LSRs.
How much training do you currently do ? Distances, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
Last week was 3 lunchtime runs of 4 miles with an 11 mile LSR on Saturday.
How many days a week can you train?
Will stick with above for now but I know I'll have to switch to an evening once a week closer to the time to get a longer run in midweek.
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time?
Just complete really but would love to be under 4:30
What marathon programme are you following/intending to use?
Hal I'd say
Hi frash, welcome back! You know the score I'm sure What was the injury and what caused it? I'm sure you are on top of stretching, foam rolling and strength work? 0 -
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What is your athletics background? Have you run before? What other sports have you taken part in and at what level?
I ran a little when I was quite young - sprints mainly in community games. Have played Gaelic all my life training twice a week still to this day. Started taking up middle distance running non-competitively in last 3 years
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!)
Yes - have run the below distances quite a few times but here are my PBs:
- Frank Duffy 10 mile 2014.....1:17
- Barcelona Half-Marathon 2014.....1:41
- Park Run 5k.......0.19:48
Very rarely
How much training do you currently do? Distances, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
Gaelic season tends to consume my efforts from Jan to Sept which is my main concern in prepping for DCM15. Train twice weekly with matches generally every second weekend. Season already shot for us so I'm looking to focus my efforts more on running now but will still be training withmy club at least once a week. Generally an occasional jog or weekend Parkrun inbetween sessions.
How many days a week can you train?
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What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in nospecified time?- To start and finish a marathon for the first time.
- To run the Frank Duffy 10 mile and Half Marathon as part of the Race Series.
- To assist my partner (also a first timer) with her training and preparation as well.
- Sub-4:00 marathon is my primary goal - suppose to have a specific goal maybe 3:50.
I had been intending taking one of the Hal Higdon plans but I want something more specific with times etc. I did look at one that Asics provided but found it far too complex. I've just discovered the Boards plan and it looks good to me -like the way it incorporates the Frank Duffy and HM plus in general it seems easy to follow.
Hi Peadar, you look like you're at a good stage fitness-wise. Could you clarify your running training please, how many days' running will you be able to do? I've heard that running and football aren't compatible partners from an injury perspective, how have you found the combination of gaa and running?
Your target looks realistic, more so if you're around the same level of fitness when you achieved your HM PB. You don't have to be there right now, approaching it will do for now Welcome aboard! 0
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