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DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread
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So went to physio this morning (a new physio for me as my normal one has emigrated to the US)
Took a while to actually isolate the issue - which seems to be an extensor issue (to the smaller toes rather than big toe which is where issues normally occur). She did some manipulation and the pain level was only around a 2/10, vs typically a 9/10 from my old physio. Not sure if this is down to the fact that the injury is not too serious or that the physio was taking it easy on me (in my experience they do have different approaches to pain mgt)
Some ultrasound afterwards along with Acupuncture (for the first time ever). She hit a nerve with a needle and lifted me out of it!!!
I have stretching & self manipulation to do three times a day, no icing required.
Anyway, she says no running (or cycling) for a week and I am going back to see her on Friday morning. I must say I am pretty conflicted on whether I need to be out for a full week, but am going to rest until Friday morning and see how I get on then.
Just need to stop eating now for the next 3 days as my body still thinks it needs loads of fuel
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Yes that will be fine, make sure it's easy easy pace and effortThanks DG, I'm just going out to do 6m now and my plan says 4 tomorrow, then rest friday. Does that sound ok?Back from my 10km this am. I miscalculated & ran 12k instead. It was a glorious morning for a run, with ground fog rolling across the Liffey in the grounds of Castletown House. I ran at my planned HM pace (5.25/km). No niggles. Gave the legs a good stretch & looking forward to physio tomorrow & 2 days rest before the HM.
Yay and yay to physio
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This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »There was a moment I was biting my teeth as he pressed on a spot and the pain flashed all the way up into my back! I didn't swear but came close!
A moment? Are you kidding me woman? You must be made of nails!
It's like I have tourettes when I'm getting physio or sports massage!
Went to physio this morning, there were many many teeth gritting moments
On the pre race massage thing, my nice lady person told me that I can go to her on the Thursday before but she wouldn't be going as deep as usual. I'll be going to her weekly now >.<0 -
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It's like I have tourettes when I'm getting physio or sports massage!
This made me laugh so hard I love ur posts whoopsa
Just looking at the Novice 1 plan and noticed there is no 18mile run on it. It go's from 16,12,half marathon, 14 and then to 20m? Should that run of 14miles be more..?0 -
This made me laugh so hard I love ur posts whoopsa
Just looking at the Novice 1 plan and noticed there is no 18mile run on it. It go's from 16,12,half marathon, 14 and then to 20m? Should that run of 14miles be more..?
According to his site, the half marathon day should actually be the 18 mile day
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51137/Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program
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This made me laugh so hard I love ur posts whoopsa
Just looking at the Novice 1 plan and noticed there is no 18mile run on it. It go's from 16,12,half marathon, 14 and then to 20m? Should that run of 14miles be more..?
1.5 mile warm up and cooldown and your mileage is plenty for the day of the half (16 total). Racing the HM is worth more aerobically than an extra miles in terms of fitness so I wouldn't worry too much about it.0 -
This made me laugh so hard I love ur posts whoopsa
Just looking at the Novice 1 plan and noticed there is no 18mile run on it. It go's from 16,12,half marathon, 14 and then to 20m? Should that run of 14miles be more..?
The actually HHN1 plan has an 18m on this weekend which has been substituted with the half for the purpose of incorporating the Race Series. With warm-up cool down, etc. you are likely to be doing 15m+ this weekend with 13.1m at higher intensity so wouldn't worry too much about the 3 miles or so dropped.0 -
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Hi Stevo. Tell me more about the intervals? How's the back behaving? Good to see you back at it, you triathletes are unputdownable really This will be your third half in the plan, won't it? Sounds like you'll be racing it, best of luck!
Hi Dubgal, thanks. The back is holding out well . Ran a 24k training run last weekend and there were no issues.
My interval training is usually once or twice a week. I do 1 minute steady pace and then 1 minute flat out and this continues until the run is over.
Helps me a lot but I only do them at the beginning of the week as with swim training my calves seize up in the pool from them.
As for Saturday I'm hoping to put in a decent time. I'm not happy with my last two half times ( 1:48 & 1:46 ). I know I can do a lot better it's just a matter of getting my arse in gear.0 -
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Hi Howdylimk and welcome Never too late to come on board. I'll have a look at that later and get back to you then if that's ok? There are seven questions at the end of the first post, when you get a chance could you fill them in please. The more we know about your running backgrou d, the better placed we are to help 0
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That's great JacEim, well sort of
Anyway, she says no running (or cycling) for a week and I am going back to see her on Friday morning. I must say I am pretty conflicted on whether I need to be out for a full week, but am going to rest until Friday morning and see how I get on then.
Just need to stop eating now for the next 3 days as my body still thinks it needs loads of fuel Can you ring and ask if it would be ok to do some pool running? If you get a quick enough cadence and maintain the proper form (will post link), it's a great way to keep ticking over
I see that's been answered and agreedThis Fat Girl Runs wrote: »
Have a session booked for the Friday before the marathon. Is that too soon or just right?
And answered againThis made me laugh so hard I love ur posts whoopsa
Just looking at the Novice 1 plan and noticed there is no 18mile run on it. It go's from 16,12,half marathon, 14 and then to 20m? Should that run of 14miles be more..?
I completely agree with the feedback given. I had a similar question last year and was advised by a very experienced marathon runner (and 50 years of running experience) that an all-out half plus warm up and cool down has slightly different benefits to an 18-20 lsr but both come out equal after general adaptations etc have been made.
So this week - with half - is an equivalent high mileage lsr. Next week - the 14 - is your pull back lsr (have you noticed the pattern?) and then the week after is the big 'un: 200 -
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Hi guys, how many gels should I be consuming per hour? Up to 18 miles now and waiting til mile 10 before I take one, but I'm thinking I should be taking one or two per hour? Cheers
Hi Phoole, have a look at these and if you've any questions, come back and fire away
Meno on benefit of taking gels early
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96884876&postcount=4013
Saltyrunning blog on bonking
http://www.saltyrunning.com/2012/07/19/bonking-train-to-avoid-glycogen-depletion/
To gel or not to gel thread
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=20571754500 -
Nooooo, I have a bit of a chest infection and had hoped it would be gone by today. Didn't do my planned 6 miles last night and I'm meant to do 10 miles tonight. Do I do it or leave it? I'd say Ill feel ok enough to do it but afraid I'll make this drag out longer if I do!!! Can't make up the mileage with the HM on Saturday so not sure what to do!!!
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Deleted User wrote: »A moment? Are you kidding me woman? You must be made of nails!
It's like I have tourettes when I'm getting physio or sports massage!
Went to physio this morning, there were many many teeth gritting moments
On the pre race massage thing, my nice lady person told me that I can go to her on the Thursday before but she wouldn't be going as deep as usual. I'll be going to her weekly now >.<
Well, that was just the worst moment. There was plenty of clutching at the towels with my fists and a few 'jinkies' exclamations made. :pac:0 -
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Hi Howdylimk and welcome Never too late to come on board. I'll have a look at that later and get back to you then if that's ok? There are seven questions at the end of the first post, when you get a chance could you fill them in please. The more we know about your running backgrou d, the better placed we are to help
What is your athletics background? Have you run before? What other sports have you taken part in and at what level? Running since 2012. 4 Half Marathons under the belt
Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!)
Feb 2015 10K 54 mins. March 2015 10 mile 1.26. May 2015 Half 1.58
Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training ? (No problem if you do)
On the 18 mile yes after 16 miles because I has a niggle.
How much training do you currently do incl cross training? Distances, cross training - whatever you think is relevant to your current fitness level.
Running training only, Yoga & pilates for core work.
How many days a week do you run only?
3 Max
What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time? Or just complete it in no specified time?
At this stage just to finish would be great, hoping around 4.40ish.
What marathon programme are you following/intending to use?
None specifically, am part of a running group so just following what they are doing.0
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