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Thursday, 27: 14 miles easy
14.1 miles @ 10:27/mi; 22.6 km @ 6:29/km
Packed the kids off to school, then headed out on a beautiful morning. Into town, down the north quays to the East Link, admiring the river in the sunshine... they lifted the bridge just as I was going to cross. Nothing for it but to wait and enjoy the views. All the way to Merrion Gates, then on the way back diverted out to the South Wall through the nature reserve.
Once again, reminded of how lucky we are to have such great places to run in Dublin, the bay looked beautiful, everything was sparkling in the sunshine, the purple heather on Howth, kite surfers adding colour. Everyone I passed seemed to be in a great mood. I didn't go all the way to the lighthouse, my legs were wrecked from the uneven stone surface (I guess they weren't thinking of leisure runners when they put them in 300 years ago). Back over the East Link, East Wall Road, through Fairview Park and home.
For the first half, I felt great, very energetic and enjoyed it immensely. Towards the end, I was definitely feeling the legs and the last 2k were tough, but manageable. I got home with 15 minutes to spare before rushing to pick up the Senior Infant.
So, 14 miles/22.5k, followed by 2k walk and 2 hours standing in the playground with gangs of happy schoolkids.... probably not the best recovery for very tired legs (mine, not theirs).
I don't normally listen to music when I run, but inspired by Tom Joad's log and TbL's ire...and in honour of the 40th anniversary of Born to Run, I listened to two even older Bruce albums...Darkness on the Edge of Town and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle... loved it!
Some day we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny
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:rolleyes:
Don't you mean when??;)
R was disappointed for sure but could see many positives for next year with an extra 12 months of experience in the team.
Very difficult to see a clear favourite for Ulster next year with Donegal and Monaghan (I'm assuming) losing a few to retirements and Tyrone and Fermanagh likely to be better than this year.
Sean Cavanagh was very disappointing last weekend and if he and Harte were up to their usual standard it would have been right down to the wire.
Anyways, Maigh Eo Abú!
yes when, but not this year
Yeah Donegal's glory days are over I think. Tyrone had the beating of kerry on Sunday, pity they couldn't score. oh well.0 -
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Thursday, 27: 14 miles easy
14.1 miles @ 10:27/mi; 22.6 km @ 6:29/km
Packed the kids off to school, then headed out on a beautiful morning. Into town, down the north quays to the East Link, admiring the river in the sunshine... they lifted the bridge just as I was going to cross. Nothing for it but to wait and enjoy the views. All the way to Merrion Gates, then on the way back diverted out to the South Wall through the nature reserve.
Once again, reminded of how lucky we are to have such great places to run in Dublin, the bay looked beautiful, everything was sparkling in the sunshine, the purple heather on Howth, kite surfers adding colour. Everyone I passed seemed to be in a great mood. I didn't go all the way to the lighthouse, my legs were wrecked from the uneven stone surface (I guess they weren't thinking of leisure runners when they put them in 300 years ago). Back over the East Link, East Wall Road, through Fairview Park and home.
For the first half, I felt great, very energetic and enjoyed it immensely. Towards the end, I was definitely feeling the legs and the last 2k were tough, but manageable. I got home with 15 minutes to spare before rushing to pick up the Senior Infant.
So, 14 miles/22.5k, followed by 2k walk and 2 hours standing in the playground with gangs of happy schoolkids.... probably not the best recovery for very tired legs (mine, not theirs).
I don't normally listen to music when I run, but inspired by Tom Joad's log and TbL's ire...and in honour of the 40th anniversary of Born to Run, I listened to two even older Bruce albums...Darkness on the Edge of Town and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle... loved it!
Some day we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny
Sounds like a great run Anna0 -
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Saturday, 29: Easy/Recovery
3.1 mi @ 10:11/mi; 5Km @ 6:20/Km
After my glorious long run on Thursday, I had a pretty sharp pull on the inside of my knee... not bad when walking but painful when going up and down stairs. I had noticed some strain there after my last few LSR's. So took it easy yesterday and decided to test it today ahead of my planned 18 miler tomorrow.
Enjoyed this run in the sunshine on the seafront, kept the pace easy, knee felt fine throughout... but is still a bit sore when I lift it. Still, I'm going to be optimistic about the 18 miler tomorrow... it's all psychological right?
Then home to watch Mo Farah run a slightly faster 5k... what a finishing kick. Wow.0 -
Maybe try doing some clams. They always seem to help mehttp://www.bodyinsight.com/knee-exercises-hip.html 0
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Sunday, 30th: LSR 19.71 mi @ 10:31/Mi; 31.72 KM @ 6:32/Km
(i had the watched turned off by accident for about 500m so I am definitely claiming the full 20 miles here).
The plan was for 18 miles with a couple of segments at MP. Lined up company for this one and I was very glad I did. Aquinn and I headed off bright and early (well 9am), up the canal into the park at Ashtown, met Firedance at Castleknock Gate then back to Infirmary Road gate to send aquinn home in time for swimming/sailing. A quick pit stop at the cafe beside the zoo and off we went again.
There were lots of runners out today, lovely morning for it… we had the thrill of passing Sonia O’Sullivan out for a training run!
When we finished our loop of the park, FD was a bit short of her 8 miles so we headed down Chesterfield and around by the zoo again. I was planning to go back out Ashtown Gate but somehow completely miscalculated how far it was… it’s the next gate, no the next gate…
Eventually got there, said good luck and COYBIB to FD and headed back towards the canal, ignoring all her warnings not to do more than 18 miles. She had advised me to get water in the Halfway House, great suggestion, filtered water free! They were playing The River when I was in there, I took that as a good omen for the rest of the run.
I hardly felt like I was running the whole time I had company (such sparkling and witty company of course), but it got much harder now. I knew my 18 miles would be up halfway down the canal, so I kept chugging along until I hit Binns Bridge in Drumcondra… 20 miles done. Passed a few Dubs out pre-drinking up the canal.
I kept myself going by promising myself a Cornetto when I got to Drumcondra. I bought the biggest one I could find And walked very slowly the final mile home, enjoying my Cornetto and the Croke Park warm up atmosphere. Saw the Artane Band arriving in a wee bus.
I didn’t do the MP segments, although did try to pick up the pace on the way back on the canal. So I can’t claim a perfect on-plan week.
Feet up now to watch the match… hoping my second team can beat Mayo
WTD: 47.2 Mi/76Km
MTD: 153.5 Mi/247Km
YTD: 820 Mi/1,319 Km0 -
career move wrote: »Maybe try doing some clams. They always seem to help mehttp://www.bodyinsight.com/knee-exercises-hip.html
thanks CM, will try those for sure0 -
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Yep I felt sorry for the poor Mayo lads trying to play by the rules and having to deal with that kind of thing. I personally think that the ref should have sent another couple of Dubs off to give them a real chance after-all they have had a tough couple of seasons and it really wouldn't have been fair to see them lose again. Hopefully, all will be better at the weekend and they can get the job done. If Connelly and O'Carroll can't start, it will give them a better chance anyway.:P
ah now, M, sure O'Carroll walked into that elbow...
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In my very best Rafa Benitez style...:rolleyes:Yep I felt sorry for the poor Mayo lads trying to play by the rules and having to deal with that kind of thing. I personally think that the ref should have sent another couple of Dubs off to give them a real chance after-all they have had a tough couple of seasons and it really wouldn't have been fair to see them lose again. Hopefully, all will be better at the weekend and they can get the job done. If Connelly and O'Carroll can't start, it will give them a better chance anyway.:P
FACT: Persistent Dublin fouling led to 1-8 for CO'C.
FACT: One red card
FACT: 2 Black cards
FACT: McManamon double hopped for his point
FACT: Dubs peno was outside the area
FACT: Dublin choked again!!!:pac:
AMAZEMENT: Somehow Philly McMahon remained on the pitch!
I have no time for off the ball tugging of jerseys which led to the incident so if you're gonna be at that craic be prepared for the fallout!:cool:ah now, M, sure O'Carroll walked into that elbow...
I was hoping for around 1:33 but ended with 1:35:45 or something like that. It was difficult to get a rhythm as there were small inclines all over the place but nothing serious. Well, apart from the hill on the by-pass with 2km to go!PS how did the Tullamore Half go for you??
From reading others' reports it looks like everyone suffered a bit with the heat and I know it certainly slowed me down on the second half which should have been the quicker half!
R got a new PB of 1:56:27 but again she was hoping for sub 1:55.
Anyways, hon Mayo!!
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ah now, M, sure O'Carroll walked into that elbow...
Not sure I agree A. I think he deliberately ran into it. Probably should have been a black card but fairplay the ref gave him the benefit since they didn't try bring him back on. I just hope that the poor Mayo lads elbow isn't too sore today
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In by very best Rafa Benitez style...:rolleyes:
FACT: Persistent Dublin fouling led to 1-8 for CO'C.
FACT: One red card
FACT: 2 Black cards
FACT: McManamon double hopped for his point
FACT: Dubs peno was outside the area
FACT: Dublin choked again!!!:pac:
AMAZEMENT: Somehow Philly McMahon remained on the pitch!
I have no time for off the ball tugging of jerseys which led to the incident so if you're gonna be at that craic be prepared for the fallout!:cool:
I was hoping for around 1:33 but ended with 1:35:45 or something like that. It was difficult to get a rhythm as there were small inclines all over the place but nothing serious. Well, apart from the hill on the by-pass with 2km to go!
From reading others' reports it looks like everyone suffered a bit with the heat and I know it certainly slowed me down on the second half which should have been the quicker half!
R got a new PB of 1:56:27 but again she was hoping for sub 1:55.
Anyways, hon Mayo!!
I have to say I agree with you re. Philly... but as I said elsewhere, at least he wasn't biting yesterday!
Well done to yourself and R on the HM, it was hot on Saturday so tough I'd say. Sounds like you're both in good shape for Berlin?
Now, how do I get that triumphant Mayo photo off my log? :pac:0 -
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I hardly felt like I was running the whole time I had company (such sparkling and witty company of course), but it got much harder now. I knew my 18 miles would be up halfway down the canal, so I kept chugging along until I hit Binns Bridge in Drumcondra… 20 miles done. Passed a few Dubs out pre-drinking up the canal.
Well done Anna and +1 to not feeling the distance with great company I kinda wish I lived in Dublin and could join ye for the long runs 0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Enough about the football (it was football wasn't it ?) How's the body this morning after the 20 miles, Anna ?
Feeling ok, must be adapting or something because I'm not broken after the 20 miles
...the three hours waiting outside the GAA ticket office* today for replay tickets on the other hand... was not the ideal recovery :eek:
*applying for mother of the century after that...anything to avoid a nervous breakdown by the true blue in the family... :rolleyes:0 -
did you get tickets? nothing online even though we were sent a link this morning saying they could be bought, supervalue also supposed to have tickets but none available... probably better if I don't go anyway, will need a prescription of prozac if we loose this
delighted your feeling good after the run, no damage done from the extra miles so 0 -
did you get tickets? nothing online even though we were sent a link this morning saying they could be bought, supervalue also supposed to have tickets but none available... probably better if I don't go anyway, will need a prescription of prozac if we loose this
delighted your feeling good after the run, no damage done from the extra miles so
yep, got them eventually.... although I think they're on the roof or somewhere! if you hadn't told me yesterday that you only go to the hill, I could have got one for you! the banter in the Q almost made it bearable 0 -
yep, got them eventually.... although I think they're on the roof or somewhere! if you hadn't told me yesterday that you only go to the hill, I could have got one for you!the banter in the Q almost made it bearable
yeah I wasn't overly upset when I saw they were gone already, save myself a lot of grief 0 -
Tuesday, 1 Sept: 5 Miles Easy
5.16 mi @ 10:02 min/mi; 8.3 Km @ 6:14/Km
Easy out and back to the wooden bridge on a nice morning, I still find it funny sometimes that 5 miles seems like a very short run these days.
Listened to This American Life podcast about the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, stories of what people went through in New Orleans and are still recovering from... Made me think how spoiled we are really, and lucky to be fretting about miles and niggles and building 'endurance'...
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And this is in miles, not Km. A bit embarrassing to look at the earlier years, but at least does show I've been quite consistent since March.
It occurred to me after my LSR on Sunday that I am seeing progress since starting this marathon plan -- especially in recovery time, maybe in endurance too.
Love a good table
Wow, you are going to rock this marathon!0 -
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