DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

chrislad · 18-09-2015 09:07AM

I'll probably pop in for a bit. I've a train home at 2pm, so food sounds great in between!

eyeball kid · 18-09-2015 09:23AM

Would like to have gone to meet up with people but the rugby is on early and there wouldn't be a whole lot of time to get back down to Naas for it. Enjoy the run everyone. Hope it all goes well for you.

neilthefunkeone · 18-09-2015 09:37AM

Best of luck to all tomorrow..

I really want to race th HM but worried as don't want to aggravate the hamstring.. so think it will be a conservative effort to test the distance. Not a PB but up towards PMP.. maybe join the 2 hour guys and drift off the back near the end!

Cue tomorrow and me eyes out sprinting for the line!! :rolleyes:

Edit: Cant make ryans but ill be hunting down some flapjacks after the race..

18-09-2015 09:47AM

This morning's facebook status:

You know running is taking over your life when you almost get taken out of it by a car, its driver shouts abuse at you for having the audacity to run on a path, and your biggest concern is that the bastard went and ****ed with your heart rate zones.

Asshole :pac:

denis b · 18-09-2015 10:28AM

denis b · 18-09-2015 10:39AM

Caught up with the posts and added name to the table.

Working through cycles of optimism and doubt about my pacing for the HM during the week. Thought through each of the last two races (Fingal 10km and FD 10 mile) and compared how I paced each of them to try and mentalise how I would feel given that the pace will be slightly slower this time. It helped, and with all the extra mileage between each of the race series I can also see how that has added some bonus time. Nothing like just getting out there at this stage and just do it.

I will be there for Flapjack Time but wont get as far as Ryans.

frash · 18-09-2015 10:54AM

denis b wrote: »

I will be there for Flapjack Time but wont get as far as Ryans.

ditto

FeenaM · 18-09-2015 11:32AM

Will also pop over to see you all at the finish but won't be able to make Ryan's unfortunately.

So, do we know the 1.40 pacer? Anybody else planning to go out with this group?

Emsy 1 · 18-09-2015 11:32AM

Good luck tomorrow guys.. looking forward to it (dreading the drive down though). I hope to see u all after for flapjacks won't make it to Ryan's as a few of my family are coming in to support me and my sister and I would be killed if I abandoned them for the pub.

FBOT01 · 18-09-2015 11:41AM

Mrs Mc wrote: »

Thanks DG well I won in that I got a ticket for the hubby in the draw ... But still had to pay for it

FYP

FBOT01 · 18-09-2015 11:45AM

Dubgal72 wrote: »

..........................
AND SNIFF OUT THE SIGN SAYING THIS: ssshhh or they'll all want one!

...................

However, if the sign is being held by a 6ft plus buff lad with a dodgy St Topez Tan keep walking

FBOT01 · 18-09-2015 11:53AM

FeenaM wrote: »

Will also pop over to see you all at the finish but won't be able to make Ryan's unfortunately.

So, do we know the 1.40 pacer? Anybody else planning to go out with this group?

We do. They will be Killerz and BeepBeep67 from around these parts. You will be in good hands. Rumour has it that Bungy Girl and Murph_D will also be tagging along with them for the first few miles anyway.

Assume the chest infection has cleared up since you are planning on lining up. Glad to hear it.

FBOT01 · 18-09-2015 12:00PM

Best of luck to all those novices and not so novices running this weekend whether in the PP, Charleville, Cardiff or anywhere else. No heroes please. Run hard but run smart..........and as always ENJOY!!

Ososlo · 18-09-2015 12:16PM

Best of luck to everyone racing the half. It's a super opportunity to nail down the race day outfit for DCM (everything from socks, jocks, bras, down to singlet/tee-shirt and shorts etc) and to practice taking/carrying gels, liquids etc.
Go forth and pb!

ZV Yoda · 18-09-2015 12:25PM

I won't make it to Ryan's, but will def keep an eye out for the flapjacks!

Kennyg71 · 18-09-2015 12:29PM

FeenaM wrote: »

Will also pop over to see you all at the finish but won't be able to make Ryan's unfortunately.

So, do we know the 1.40 pacer? Anybody else planning to go out with this group?

jk who looks after St Anne's park run pacing 1.40

Kennyg71 · 18-09-2015 12:34PM

Best of luck all tomorrow,I am. Driving & have some passengers
So won't make Ryan's but hope to meet for flapjacks.

FeenaM · 18-09-2015 12:36PM

Well I look forward to hopefully seeing killerz, beep beep, Bungy and murph for hopefully the full half :-)

Chest seems almost better. Energy levels are good and I'm drinking a concoction of ginger, garlic, lemon and honey so I should be perfect by tomorrow! I'll be in bed at 8 tonight to make sure I am!!

Bungy Girl · 18-09-2015 12:48PM

Best of luck to all Novices running tomorrow! Hope you reach your goals and have fun along the way.

smashiner · 18-09-2015 02:32PM

neilthefunkeone wrote: »

Best of luck to all tomorrow..

I really want to race th HM but worried as don't want to aggravate the hamstring.. so think it will be a conservative effort to test the distance. Not a PB but up towards PMP.. maybe join the 2 hour guys and drift off the back near the end!

Cue tomorrow and me eyes out sprinting for the line!! :rolleyes:

Edit: Cant make ryans but ill be hunting down some flapjacks after the race..

Hi NTF,
I am kinda in the same boat, a few of my mates are doing it and aiming for sub 1:50 and are 'goading' me to join them. I wanted to run a more conservative 1:55 ish and use the race as a slightly fast LSR and mind a few niggles. Main 'Pro' of 1:55 is less chance of injury but the main 'Con' is that the Flap Jacks could be all gone!! :eek: So conflicted......

See you all at the Flap Jack Stand....not sure if I can make Ryan's as we will be parked up at the Castleknock gate end of the PP.

The pic attached (me in orange Tee Shirt) is after last years Clontarf HM where my mate and I had celebratory Ice Creams (99's of course) for doing a Sub 1:50....nearly killed us....the run not the ice cream.

See y'all tomorrow!!

neilthefunkeone · 18-09-2015 02:42PM

smashiner wrote: »

Hi NTF,
I am kinda in the same boat, a few of my mates are doing it and aiming for sub 1:50 and are 'goading' me to join them. I wanted to run a more conservative 1:55 ish and use the race as a slightly fast LSR and mind a few niggles. Main 'Pro' of 1:55 is less chance of injury but the main 'Con' is that the Flap Jacks could be all gone!! :eek: So conflicted......

Yep would have been aiming for a sub 1:50.. damn i want to race!!!!

This Fat Girl Runs · 18-09-2015 02:48PM

smashiner wrote: »

...... but the main 'Con' is that the Flap Jacks could be all gone!! :eek: So conflicted......

I've bought a kilo of oats to make as many batches of flapjacks as I can. I think there will be enough!

paddydriver · 18-09-2015 03:06PM

Best of Luck tomorrow to all that are running the half marathon tomorrow. I've been a long time lurker and never got in on the act when it all started in May.

Was all set to do the HM, got number and all, but ankle packed in about 3 weeks ago and have only very limited miles in since. Few physio visits and an xray confirms just a wear and tear injury.

TBH I would go do it tomorrow but wife would probably kill me for it, it would cost me a fortune in physio and I wouldn't be able to walk for a month. Going to aim for Clontarf in a Nov. That 2.00 I was going to pace for tomorrow might become a 1.50 in Clontarf if I get back out running in coming weeks.

Will watch out for a similar thread for next year's SSE series! Has been great inspiration to follow it.

Have Fun! You all deserve it.

KingMambo26 · 18-09-2015 03:09PM

Best of luck to everybody running tomorrow. See you at the finish line. I'll be wearing No. 5513. Haven't decided on the outfit yet.

neilthefunkeone · 18-09-2015 03:13PM

KingMambo26 wrote: »

Haven't decided on the outfit yet.

Hurry up and decide.. Be embarrassing if we all turned up dressed the same!!

Dubgal72 · 18-09-2015 03:21PM

I seem to be inviting a large number of non-Novice boardsies to join us at the post-race stand so the surplus........

smashiner · 18-09-2015 03:46PM

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Name|Race number
Singer |14
Emsy1 |6564
Toulouse |1048
conor_mc|6467
chrislad|4254
PeterD61|595
PJD|465
Smashiner|5112
Mrs Mc|368
Kennyg|467
Neilthefunkeone|2747
ZV Yoda|1059
FeenaM|883
Phoebas|5066
frash|4096
duffer247|3432
Stevo1983|7527
Denisb|3005
KingMambo26|5513

And for those of you minding niggles and tempted to run quicker :mad: ...I have just made two batches so there will definitely be a surplus....;)

Ah Sh1T.....we have been rumbled.....the Boss has spoken.....she even has our race numbers so we can't tell any porkies.....1:55 it is for me and NTF ...lest we will be banished off the thread forever

1:55 and a Flap Jack is still waaay better than a 1:49, no Flap Jack and a clip on the ear anyday!!

Firedance · 18-09-2015 03:47PM

smashiner wrote: »

Ah Sh1T.....we have been rumbled.....the Boss has spoken.....she even has our race numbers so we can't tell any porkies.....1:55 it is for me and NTF ...lest we will be banished off the thread forever

1:55 and a Flap Jack is still waaay better than a 1:49, no Flap Jack and a clip on the ear anyday!!

or worse, an injury that keeps you from The Main Thing

good luck guys!

Pink11 · 18-09-2015 03:50PM

Hopefully I'll have time to say hi too!

I'm nervous about tomorrow. No idea why. Probably because I don't feel very confident. Hopefully we all do well and reach our goals - confidence boost is always nice!

Good luck everyone. Can't wait to get to read how y'all do!

coolhandspan · 18-09-2015 04:41PM

Hi folks , physio session yesterday (sore hip), said i am fine..Ã°ÂŸÂ‘Â lol... Dont feel fine though ha ha. Racing half in morning, planning to go pretty hard, physio said to take it easy first few miles...Ã°ÂŸÂ˜Â…..

DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

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