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DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread
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coolhandspan wrote: »Hi all, Like Pink just looking for some advice on here, ran 10 mile frank duffy in 1hr 11 50sec, Never ran marathon or even half before. Hoping to break 1hr 38m in half next month. On runkeeper sub 3.30 plan at moment, am i being far too optimistic? should i stay on current plan, training ramping up a lot in september...
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Hi Coolhandspan, your 10 mile time would suggest that you are in the right zone to hit your targets. It will be a question how you get through the rest of your training and if you can build the endurance levels correctly. If all is going OK I see no reason why you wouldn't stick to the plan at this stage. If however when the plan ramps up in September you find it too much then that might be the time to relook at the plan if needs be.0 -
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I have 4 goals, now I just need to mentally prepare myself for what happens if the first two slip away during the race, I don't think I've fully embraced the fact that they more than likely will.
A is 4:30
B is 4:45
C is to beat 4:57
D is to finish
A bit of PMA please Toulouse.......from what I have seen so far your goals are very reasonable and achievable so let's embrace that before we start embracing anything else
Bet you that you will have the endurance to party all weekend at EP so bring a bit of that die hard attitude with you on the 26th and you will be grand
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A bit of PMA please Toulouse.......from what I have seen so far your goals are very reasonable and achievable so let's embrace that before we start embracing anything else
Bet you that you will have the endurance to party all weekend at EP so bring a bit of that die hard attitude with you on the 26th and you will be grand
Thanks FBOT for the vote of confidence. Think I'm just starting to get the fear or maybe it's butterflies everytime I think about the 26th. Haven't figured out which one yet!
Damn right I'll be partying all weekend and am bringing a little of my training to it too. My friends are already sick of me talking about where serves porridge in the morning, the importance of hydration (I'll be bringing the Nunn tabs) and which protein bars are the nicest 0 -
neilthefunkeone wrote: »
Also at EP next weekend so a bit of swapping and changing and get in the LSR Thursday afternoon!
Woooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo!!!! 0 -
I have 4 goals, now I just need to mentally prepare myself for what happens if the first two slip away during the race, I don't think I've fully embraced the fact that they more than likely will.
A is 4:30
B is 4:45
C is to beat 4:57
D is to finish
everything on the day could be great, and that goes for everyone, all we are saying is 'be prepared' for any and every eventuality. Keep working towards your goals, give yourself a few 'other' goals and remain positive 0 -
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A bit of PMA please Toulouse.......
PMA, PMA.
http://www.acronymfinder.com/PMA.html
Portable Maintenance Aid?
Pencil Makers Association?
Positive Mental Attitude! Got it! 0 -
PMA, PMA.
http://www.acronymfinder.com/PMA.html
Portable Maintenance Aid?
Pencil Makers Association?
Positive Mental Attitude! Got it!
Pre menstrual adult?0 -
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I have 4 goals, now I just need to mentally prepare myself for what happens if the first two slip away during the race, I don't think I've fully embraced the fact that they more than likely will.
A is 4:30
B is 4:45
C is to beat 4:57
D is to finish
Looks like I have a running buddy Toulouse mine are the same except d is run it all and E is finish and sure if it all goes to s#it I have a running buddy to slip into the nearest establishment with and partake in their finest wine and beer !!!! 0 -
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Yes think we need some more PMA positive mental attitude .... Feel the mood is turning into fear and apprehension ...... Let's be positive but be mentally prepared for plan BCDE and F .... lots of great insight from the mentors and definately makes you think .... But not too much .... Keep it positive. 0
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Looks like I have a running buddy Toulouse mine are the same except d is run it all and E is finish and sure if it all goes to s#it I have a running buddy to slip into the nearest establishment with and partake in their finest wine and beer !!!!
Deal!!
Ran the road from the Islandbridge Gate to the Chapelizod Gate again this evening, seemed a hell of a lot longer without ya Mrs Mc!0 -
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Looks like I have a running buddy Toulouse mine are the same except d is run it all and E is finish and sure if it all goes to s#it I have a running buddy to slip into the nearest establishment with and partake in their finest wine and beer !!!!
We really should arrange to run together (in the 4:30 group) - if nothing else, we can motivate and push each other over the line.0 -
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Well that went s*it
8 miles easy on the cards Mrs Kennyg kept me company for 5 miles and had to head off the collect Kenny juniors. Was conscious of the tight calves during the run and the niggle in my Achilles. Went on to do the remaining 3 myself and missed the chitter chatter and started to notice the tightness more. Packed it in after 1.2 miles. Got 6.2 miles done but not 8. Am putting it down to massage last night may still have some pain from working out the muscles. Might take a break tomorrow instead of Friday and run Friday assess the situation again. Feeling fed up hopefully will get a pep talk from the hubby ... The advantages of having a mentor at home !! 0 -
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Well that went s*it 8 miles easy on the cards Mrs Kennyg kept me company for 5 miles and had to head off the collect Kenny juniors. Was conscious of the tight calves during the run and the niggle in my Achilles. Went on to do the remaining 3 myself and missed the chitter chatter and started to notice the tightness more. Packed it in after 1.2 miles. Got 6.2 miles done but not 8. Am putting it down to massage last night may still have some pain from working out the muscles. Might take a break tomorrow instead of Friday and run Friday assess the situation again. Feeling fed up hopefully will get a pep talk from the hubby ... The advantages of having a mentor at home !!
It's probably just a combination of all the running over the past few weeks. I did 14 miles last Saturday that was way easier than the 8 I did this morning. Just didn't enjoy it. Just chalk it down to a bad run, and we'll both do better tomorrow!0
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