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DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

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  • #5912
    Mrs Mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Mrs Mc


    Toulouse wrote: »
    That's my plan!

    Just back from 4 miles and toe felt fine and I can't feel it now so panic is over. God, that was a but irrational now I think of it, sorry :o

    Looking forward to Saturday's 12 miles now, running somewhere nice for cake and getting the Dart back.

    You love your cake :)


  • #5913
    ratracer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,548 ✭✭✭ratracer


    Notwork Error wrote: »
    "Taper madness" is simply withdrawal symptoms. All the talk about it simply feeds the problem as like any other withdrawal, the more you feed it, the bigger it gets. It's really not that big of a deal and doesn't deserve all the hype it's getting here or it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

    My advice like DG has said is to stop reading about it and talking about it. It's only as big as you make it and it's much better to put that energy into the things you've sacrificed to get here now like spending more time with family and friends etc. Relax, it's not the plague!

    Ahm, am I the only one who's loving this taper lark?? Feeling anxious about not running miles and miles - pah!!!

    The hard work is done these last 14/15 weeks, I'm loving the (relative) down time and getting really, really excited about M-Day. My focus for the day is to just enjoy the day and get the most out of my first DCM experience!


  • #5914
    This Fat Girl Runs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭This Fat Girl Runs


    RE taper time, I am glad I started a college course, fortuitous timing! Gives me something else to focus on!

    So, tonight. Ended up having to cover the phones at work all day which meant zero chance of getting up to walk around a bit. Stuck in the chair all day sucked so I decided to get out for a 'whatever' run afterwards to stretch the legs.

    That meant this; no worry about timing, pace, distance etc. I took all the immense pressure I've been putting on myself and told it to feck off. I would walk as long as I wanted to, run when I felt like it however fast I felt like and as far as I wanted and to heck with the Garmin (which recorded the run but which had no other use).

    It was pretty blissful!

    The only thing, and I mean the ONLY thing, I felt bad about was having to run on the cycle path in the Phoenix Park. It was pitch black and the cycle path (though poorly lit) still had better lighting than the pedestrian path!

    I feel pretty good after that. I have a feeling I might actually have a restful night tonight, fingers crossed!

    So I feel back on track after tonight's run. I enjoyed it, and what's more, it was a breath of fresh air to allow myself to run without pressure to meet a target pace, or reach a target distance. As I said...bliss!

    Edit: What's the best way to run in the dark on poorly lit paths? I don't mean how visible I am but how will I see what's ahead of me?! Head torch?


  • #5915
    Toulouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Toulouse


    Mrs Mc wrote: »
    You love your cake :)

    It's a minor obsession!


  • #5916
    Singer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Singer


    take_yer_points wrote: »
    Getting changed and showered is a problem though - the place we're staying won't offer late check out. Has anyone else any plans for getting showered in or around the city centre? Are there any options? I was thinking maybe a gym/swimming pool I could just pay into and use the changing facilities - anyone any idea if there would be any options like that?

    I'm a member of Flyefit on Baggot St. via my work, and noticed that they have day membership for 9 euro. It's reasonably close to the finish line, and you can see McGratten's from the entrance :) - though there are a set of stairs you need to walk up to get in.


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  • #5917
    brennarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 378 ✭✭brennarr


    Going to a Physio seems like a good idea at this stage.... can anyone recommend somewhere for a sports massage in Dublin city centre preferably close to Grafton street area - thanks :)


  • #5918
    This Fat Girl Runs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭This Fat Girl Runs


    For sport massage, I find Eric at The Bodywise Clinc is good. They're just across from Avoca at the bottom of Grafton Street. Can't compare him to others though, he's my first and only therapist! :P


  • #5919
    laura_ac3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,388 ✭✭✭laura_ac3


    Mrs Mc wrote: »
    Gotta love the northside shower !!!

    That's how we roll up in D5.

    Gotta avoid the water charges somehow :)


  • #5920
    Firedance
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭Firedance


    laura_ac3 wrote: »
    That's how we roll up in D5.

    Gotta avoid the water charges somehow :)

    What the hec is a Northside shower??

    Markeivicz (sp?) gym Tara st has pay as you go for anyone that wants an actual shower :) & no stairs


  • #5921
    Mrs Mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Mrs Mc


    Firedance wrote: »
    What the hec is a Northside shower??

    Markeivicz (sp?) gym Tara st has pay as you go for anyone that wants an actual shower :) & no stairs

    Oh my god firedance never heard of a northside shower !!! It's a spray of deodorant .... Sure what more could you want !! :)


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  • #5922
    Firedance
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭Firedance


    Mrs Mc wrote: »
    Oh my god firedance never heard of a northside shower !!! It's a spray of deodorant .... Sure what more could you want !! :)

    ah, ok :) we did that on the southside too*.....




    *after you get out of the shower :p:D


  • #5923
    frash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,636 ✭✭✭frash


    Pacing Mule wrote: »
    Just got real folks :)

    Course video now available on Facebook - youtube will follow soon no doubt.

    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153689960213185&set=vb.291874688184&type=2&theater

    I'd be tired after driving that never mind running it!


  • #5924
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    frash wrote: »
    I'd be tired after driving that never mind running it!

    I was feeling exhausted just watching it.


  • #5925
    Toulouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Toulouse


    I know that any resistance and weights stuff I've been doing is out for taper after this week but how about Yogalates? It's a mix of Yoga and Pilates - still okay for the next 2 weeks?


  • #5926
    Clearlier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,461 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    Toulouse wrote: »
    I know that any resistance and weights stuff I've been doing is out for taper after this week but how about Yogalates? It's a mix of Yoga and Pilates - still okay for the next 2 weeks?

    If you do Yogalates regularly then keep doing it - maybe not the day before or close enough to leave you tired for the day itself but otherwise keep at it.

    As for weights etc. if you have a routine then I'd keep the routine but tapering as the same rate as you do with the running.


  • #5927
    Bungy Girl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭Bungy Girl


    Firedance wrote: »
    Markeivicz (sp?) gym Tara st has pay as you go for anyone that wants an actual shower :) & no stairs

    Don't think the DCC gyms are open on Bank Hols though ?


  • #5928
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    I got a speedy reply from admin yesterday. I told them we have less than three weeks to go on this thread and can't be dealing with this glitchiness :pac:
    Thread here about it all :)

    Hopefully back to *normal* soon.


  • #5929
    Firedance
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭Firedance


    Bungy Girl wrote: »
    Don't think the DCC gyms are open on Bank Hols though ?

    yes, you are right, I'd forgotten about the bank holiday.


  • #5930
    Toulouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Toulouse


    Clearlier wrote: »
    If you do Yogalates regularly then keep doing it - maybe not the day before or close enough to leave you tired for the day itself but otherwise keep at it.

    As for weights etc. if you have a routine then I'd keep the routine but tapering as the same rate as you do with the running.

    Woohoo! So I could switch to lower weights next week and stick to body weight stuff for the week after? That sounds awesome. Then I won't need yogalates as I can stick to my normal core routine and stretching at home.


  • #5931
    Clearlier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,461 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    Toulouse wrote: »
    Woohoo! So I could switch to lower weights next week and stick to body weight stuff for the week after? That sounds awesome. Then I won't need yogalates as I can stick to my normal core routine and stretching at home.

    Lower no. of reps rather than lower amount of weight but otherwise yes.


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  • #5932
    eyeball kid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭eyeball kid


    Anyone know of where I'd be able to buy a reusable ice pack in Dublin city centre? D1 area so I could pick it up at lunch time. My last one last one started to ooze some weird blue gunky stuff out of it!


  • #5933
    frash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,636 ✭✭✭frash


    eyeball kid wrote: »
    Anyone know of where I'd be able to buy a reusable ice pack in Dublin city centre? D1 area so I could pick it up at lunch time. My last one last one started to ooze some weird blue gunky stuff out of it!

    There's a camping shop on Liffey St - can't remember the name of it


  • #5934
    libelula
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,212 ✭✭✭libelula


    eyeball kid wrote: »
    Anyone know of where I'd be able to buy a reusable ice pack in Dublin city centre? D1 area so I could pick it up at lunch time. My last one last one started to ooze some weird blue gunky stuff out of it!

    Any half daycent pharmacy will have them :)


  • #5935
    diego_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭✭diego_b


    Physio session went well this morning, he was happy with how my knee is holding up and the approach is working well so far.
    I will try for the 5 miles run tonight off the boards plan and fingers crossed it goes well. He has advised that I should try the 14 mile off the boards plan on Saturday but to do it near home (gonna be some fine 3-5mile loops going on) in case it gets irritating and then pull out
    After the marathon he expects that I will need 2-3 weeks off running but I will be starting a 6 week strength program around the issue during November and will hopefully address the issue for the long term. A lot of that will be based on my calves and getting a bit of pep in my step!
    Marking it down now, in my head between the long term endurance benefits from the marathon training and the strength work for my calves and gluts I will break 20mins for the 5K in 2016....current PB is 22:51 so we'll see!
    /notions

    In more important news he thinks I should be all good for DCM if the knee holds steady as it is.


  • #5936
    chrislad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    3 sets of 5 miles done for the week! Very consistent overall with at 10:45, 10:42, 10:43 average pace. My right calf is a little tight so working that now, but two days off before the 14 miles on Saturday to rest up, following by physio on Monday morning.


  • #5937
    This Fat Girl Runs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭This Fat Girl Runs


    I just copped on...on 26th October...we'll be running 26.2 miles. 26 on the 26th? There's something in this right?! I choose to take it as a good luck sign!

    :pac: :D:):p:o


  • #5938
    netmann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭netmann


    Might be one to watch for those travelling to Dublin early for DCM. 3 Hour rail strike for the Friday 23rd between 6am and 9am
    http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/rail-passengers-face-strikes-on-two-days-1.2379408


  • #5939
    Stevo1983
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭Stevo1983


    12107995_1143578582323722_379952204849000036_n.png?oh=da459481127c11100951557313f7aa2c&oe=568860AE

    Christ look at those hills :eek::D
    Body is finally back to normal today, felt good throughout training.
    Bring on Saturday's run.


  • #5940
    chrislad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Stevo1983 wrote: »
    12107995_1143578582323722_379952204849000036_n.png?oh=da459481127c11100951557313f7aa2c&oe=568860AE

    Christ look at those hills :eek::D
    Body is finally back to normal today, felt good throughout training.
    Bring on Saturday's run.

    The first one is spread over 5km so it looks a lot worse than it is. The one at 22 miles is supposed to be the trickier one, as you'll be fairly tired, but it's all downhill after that. I ran some of that first hill for the half marathon, and it's fine, and TFGR does it the whole time, and she doesn't seem to find it too bad!


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  • #5941
    FBOT01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,447 ✭✭✭FBOT01


    Stevo1983 wrote: »
    12107995_1143578582323722_379952204849000036_n.png?oh=da459481127c11100951557313f7aa2c&oe=568860AE

    Christ look at those hills :eek::D
    Body is finally back to normal today, felt good throughout training.
    Bring on Saturday's run.

    I hope you don't mind me saying so Steve but that diagram is about as useful as a chocolate teapot :D

    Glad to hear that the body is back to normal today. Good luck with the run on Saturday.


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