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  • #332
    Firedance
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    laura_ac3 wrote: »
    Could you mix it up? One week with them and another with your original plan? Might get a bit more messy but if you work it out you could get a bit of both worlds then.

    yes I think that's the best option, I was looking again at the speed session for saturdays and they serve a purpose and swapping it for a temp run won't have the same benefits. I will do the tempo run on the weeks I'm doing a parkrun though I think that will work. To be honest, I think anything I do in the next 10 weeks, as long as its consistent, is going to improve my 10K times so I'm not going to worry too much about it, I have a tendency to over think these things....


  • #333
    Firedance
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    Friday 3rd July 3 miles easy @ 10.20

    Saturday 4th July no parkrun this morning as I needed to go to a funeral :( absolutely heartbreaking and another reminder that life can be snatched away in an instance by a senseless tragedy. Wasn't much in the mood for anything afterwards but brought the dog to St Catherines which was resplendent in the beautiful sunshine. Finally went out the door at 6pm for a run.

    4 miles @ 10.15. 2 miles warm up at easy pace, 1 mile including 5 x 30 seconds fast and relaxed followed by 60 sec recovery. Really enjoyed the fast sections of this concentrated on staying relaxed and keep a good form. 1 mile cool down jog home. Quads have been sore all week so will do some foam rolling later on. Am going to try and get tomorrows run done early and escape the worst of the heat.


  • #334
    nop98
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    Firedance wrote: »
    no parkrun this morning as I needed to go to a funeral :( absolutely heartbreaking ...

    Sorry to hear that FD - yes, it's all relative, isn't it..

    I was going to say - if you're going for a parkrun in Cabinteely in the next couple of weeks, let me know and I'll join you as part of my LSR, if possible.


  • #335
    Firedance
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    nop98 wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that FD - yes, it's all relative, isn't it..

    I was going to say - if you're going for a parkrun in Cabinteely in the next couple of weeks, let me know and I'll join you as part of my LSR, if possible.

    I just posted on your log too :) yes I'm planning to do cabinteely next week we should def arrange to meet


  • #336
    nop98
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    Firedance wrote: »
    I just posted on your log too :) yes I'm planning to do cabinteely next week we should def arrange to meet

    Yes, I see you have LSR-route-envy! :) Deal!


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  • #337
    Firedance
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    Sunday 5th July 6 miles @ 10:14
    10:01, 10:15, 9:46, 10:11, 10:20, 10:49.
    went up to the PP for this, very enjoyable run in the rain, refreshing and plenty of air :-) went down by farmleigh, S bends around to the monument and back up Chesterfield Ave. Last mile was on the inside grass trail just to try it, found it tough going as lots of bumps and trying to make sure not to go over on my ankle. Will make more of an effort to run on trails.

    Followed by pool swim and sauna.

    Total mileage for the week: 28.18. A bit of switching around on the plan but all worked out in the end and feels good to be back to a structured plan.


  • #338
    Bungy Girl
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    Trails are awesome! I know you have to take care because the last thing you want is to go over on your ankle but I honestly think my ankles are stronger now because I'm doing more runs on grass/trail. Guess the trick is to build up the off-road time slowly. Then you'll kick butt when it comes to the XC races!


  • #339
    Firedance
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    Bungy Girl wrote: »
    Trails are awesome! I know you have to take care because the last thing you want is to go over on your ankle but I honestly think my ankles are stronger now because I'm doing more runs on grass/trail. Guess the trick is to build up the off-road time slowly. Then you'll kick butt when it comes to the XC races!

    Xc races ROFLMAO you're so FUNNY*






    *I may secretly be looking forward to giving this a second try....


  • #340
    annapr
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    Bungy Girl wrote: »
    Trails are awesome! I know you have to take care because the last thing you want is to go over on your ankle but I honestly think my ankles are stronger now because I'm doing more runs on grass/trail. Guess the trick is to build up the off-road time slowly. Then you'll kick butt when it comes to the XC races!

    I agree... the perimeter trails in the park are really lovely... and dodging branches, tree roots, etc keeps it interesting. Maybe we should coordinate a nice easy run around the trails :)


  • #341
    Firedance
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    annapr wrote: »
    I agree... the perimeter trails in the park are really lovely... and dodging branches, tree roots, etc keeps it interesting. Maybe we should coordinate a nice easy run around the trails :)
    Super idea!


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  • #342
    Firedance
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    annapr wrote: »
    I agree... the perimeter trails in the park are really lovely... and dodging branches, tree roots, etc keeps it interesting. Maybe we should coordinate a nice easy run around the trails :)

    actually do any of the D3 crew fancy a trip to the southside this Saturday for Cabinteely Parkrun? bring your passports :D its a super workout and then you can ruin all your good work with a yummy scone & tea in the Zen garden of the cafe


  • #343
    Bungy Girl
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    Sounds great but it's BG Jr's birthday party so I'll be up to my eyes in Rice Krispie buns for the morning:rolleyes:

    Next time !


  • #344
    annapr
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    Firedance wrote: »
    actually do any of the D3 crew fancy a trip to the southside this Saturday for Cabinteely Parkrun? bring your passports :D its a super workout and then you can ruin all your good work with a yummy scone & tea in the Zen garden of the cafe

    That might work... haven't done any southside park run tourism... is it safe to park the car around there? ;)


  • #345
    Firedance
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    annapr wrote: »
    That might work... haven't done any southside park run tourism... is it safe to park the car around there? ;)

    park the car and leave the doors open with your phone lying in plain view :p you would enjoy it Anna as the hills will only be teeny bumps for you :D


  • #346
    annapr
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    Firedance wrote: »
    park the car and leave the doors open with your phone lying in plain view :p you would enjoy it Anna as the hills will only be teeny bumps for you :D

    don't mention the H word :cool:


  • #347
    laura_ac3
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    Tempted. But I'm having my own work leaving drinks on the Friday. Not sure how up for park run tourism I'll be at that hour of the morning.


  • #348
    Firedance
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    laura_ac3 wrote: »
    Tempted. But I'm having my own work leaving drinks on the Friday. Not sure how up for park run tourism I'll be at that hour of the morning.

    Have a great night! I'll probably be there every 2nd sat for the coming weeks so lets see if we can arrange one that suits all, Anna can reccy this week if she fancies it & let you know about safety, passport control, secret handshakes etc :-)


  • #349
    menoscemo
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    Firedance wrote: »
    actually do any of the D3 crew fancy a trip to the southside this Saturday for Cabinteely Parkrun? bring your passports :D its a super workout and then you can ruin all your good work with a yummy scone & tea in the Zen garden of the cafe

    I'll have you know it's actually Cabinteely porkrun ;)

    You don't need a passport but you do need to show proof of residency in an even numbered or Co. Dublin postcode (D8/10/12/22/24 excluded). We don't want any riff raff littering our park....:pac:


  • #350
    Firedance
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    menoscemo wrote: »
    I'll have you know it's actually Cabinteely porkrun ;)

    You don't need a passport but you do need to show proof of residency in an even numbered or Co. Dublin postcode (D8/10/12/22/24 excluded). We don't want any riff raff littering our park....:pac:

    Roish, I like totally forgot you knooow, clearly living away too long :-D


  • #351
    Firedance
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    Tuesday 7th July club session 5 x 800

    1 mile warm up @ 8.53
    5x800
    3.52, 3.55, 4.00, 3:57, 4:00
    1 mile cool down @ 10:00

    Thoroughly enjoyed this, had a sore throat since yesterday so planned to stay home if it was raining, no rain come 7pm so headed up, lashed from half way tho so hopefully no damage done!! Much easier to run than last week..


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  • #352
    Firedance
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    Wednesday 8th July 4 miles @ 10:03

    the boys are not the only ones with the running dates, very enjoyable lunchtime run with Anna & Aquinn, we may have thrown in a few strides along the way :cool: you can't beat good company on run, thank you ladies :)


  • #353
    ThebitterLemon
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    Jesus FD,

    We should set up a business we'd be minted, we could call it B.A.D.com, (Boards Athletes Dating) a forum where one can find eternal happiness, riches beyond your wildest dreams and a running partner for life :)

    I'll pm you my bank account details so you can send the initial capital to get this baby flying!!!

    TbL


  • #354
    Firedance
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    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    Jesus FD,

    We should up a business we'd be minted, we could call it B.A.D.com, (Boards Athletes Dating) a forum where one can find eternal happiness, riches beyond your wildest dreams and a running partner for life :)

    I'll pm you my bank account details so you can send the initial capital to get this baby flying!!!

    TbL

    :D:D:D:D:D:D you need your own stand up stage man, you're too funny - loving it! BAD.COM it is


  • #355
    tang1
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    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    Jesus FD,

    We should set up a business we'd be minted, we could call it B.A.D.com, (Boards Athletes Dating) a forum where one can find eternal happiness, riches beyond your wildest dreams and a running partner for life :)

    I'll pm you my bank account details so you can send the initial capital to get this baby flying!!!

    TbL

    But sure all them three were doing was having a gossip & a natter!! Not much REAL running was done i'd say.........


  • #356
    Firedance
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    tang1 wrote: »
    But sure all them three were doing was having a gossip & a natter!! Not much REAL running was done i'd say.........

    And that would differ from your run with TBL how?.. :D


  • #357
    tang1
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    Firedance wrote: »
    And that would differ from your run with TBL how?.. :D

    TbL & myself were like a pair of gazelles last week bounding along the canal, there was nearly land speed records broken for how slow we were going!!


  • #358
    laura_ac3
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    tang1 wrote: »
    TbL & myself were like a pair of gazelles last week bounding along the canal, there was nearly land speed records broken for how slow we were going!!

    I pulled into the carpark and as i stood out of the car he appeared, he was a cross between Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman and Father Jack from Father Ted, the legend that is TbL. We took in over 6.5 miles along the canal from Fureys to just beyond Longwood Harbour, the conversation never let up the whole way & the run flew by. It was fantastic to have company on a run as i normally run solo.

    Not to mention the roses :D


  • #359
    tang1
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    laura_ac3 wrote: »
    I pulled into the carpark and as i stood out of the car he appeared, he was a cross between Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman and Father Jack from Father Ted, the legend that is TbL. We took in over 6.5 miles along the canal from Fureys to just beyond Longwood Harbour, the conversation never let up the whole way & the run flew by. It was fantastic to have company on a run as i normally run solo.

    Not to mention the roses :D

    Jeez nothing is forgotten around this place.......


  • #360
    Firedance
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    In fairness that log entry might go down in history as cheesiest entry ever! Not easily forgotten...


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  • #361
    annapr
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    tang1 wrote: »
    But sure all them three were doing was having a gossip & a natter!! Not much REAL running was done i'd say.........

    at least we weren't fawning over each other in mutual adoration :cool:


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