DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

Toulouse wrote: »

Well, go hard or go home I say!

Anyway, will make no odds. I've run with Mrs Mc before, the entire of Dublin knows her and will be shouting her name

That was just Mrs kennyG you could hear and she will be out in force on Monday on supporting duties !!

Managed an easy 4 miler today in the company of two colleagues, both running DCM too. They run ahead and I follow, not paying attention to the pace but let the legs do whatever feels easy - which turns out to be close to PMP anyway. Feels good and natural. I think I'm all set. All "phantom niggles" are staying at bay!

I won't run tomorrow and Saturday will be dedicated to kids' GA matches, Expo, and rugby. Last run will be an easy couple of miles in the local park on Sunday. It's probably not a good idea to throw in strides at that late stage, right?

I am still aiming to hit the Expo at some point between 11-11.30 on Saturday, if anyone wants to meet up for a coffee, let me know!

6 miles easy this evening

Usually before a race i would do a 2 mile warm up, would i be better off saving my energy for the race or should i do what i always do? what are other people doing pre race Monday?

Was there a post about what to be eating these days or did I dream it?
Can't find it now.

3 different people asked about my diet in the run up to the marathon today.

Wrapped up training for DCM today with a five mile.
No niggles and aches have almost cleared up.
I might jump on the turbo Saturday evening to clear the head after driving into town for the Expo but apart from that I'll be taking it easy.
I'd like to say a huge thank you to Dubgal for all her advice along the way and guiding me towards the start line.
At the start of the year I honestly didn't realise how much work it would take to get ready for Monday and if I didn't find this page I know I would be hurting a lot more during the race.
Best of luck to everyone else on here too, I hope you hit your targets.
I'll be in my Pulse top so say hi or pick me up off the ground if I'm in a heap

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Hi Nop, strides the day before will be ok but best if you have been doing them regularly as part of your pre-race routine. Just do 3-4 and do them as strides, NOT sprints.

Glad to see you've dismissed the phantoms

Yes - I've done them as part of the pre-race for Dunshaughlin and the FD10. Sunday morning it is.

Normally I'm with Bob Geldof in that I don't like Mondays, but jeez, this Monday seems to be taking forever to come round.......it's like being a child waiting for christmas morning all over again....

The forecast for Monday is pretty grim isn't it?

healy1835 wrote: »

The forecast for Monday is pretty grim isn't it?

Yeah, I'm worried about that.

Notwork Error wrote: »

That could change in a hours time.

The night before the marathon in 2013, they were forecasting a huge storm hitting and snowfall for the day, conditions turned out to be ideal even though the wind was howling only 2 hours before the start. I prefer the lookout the window approach on the morning and prepare accordingly.

Yeah there's merit in that alright, but Met Eireann do get it right from time to time as well. I'd prefer to have my head in a space that's well prepared.....

PJD wrote: »

Fecking gerry murphy loves to forcast rain!

I like running in the rain, not so much the wind though!

1. Actual running!

I did 6.5 miles with 3 miles at MPish 8'00/mile yesterday, and 3 miles at 9'00 today. Just 2 miles left! :eek: Running feels really easy right now, taper is really working

2. I see "Lazarus Kimutai" has taken my number 14 :mad: :mad: :mad:

http://sseairtricitydublinmarathon.ie/elite-athlete-list-2014/ (the content appears to be accurate even if the URL is not)

3. I made some simple signs for McGrattan's, since not all of us have met

I'm in a panic of self doubt and insecurity. Is that normal?

Only running a year but I've prepared for practically the whole lot of it. Did the half in 1.58. Did lots (and lots) of 2hr+ runs. Didn't get further than 28k though so my head is my biggest worry.

Went out for my last easiest run tonight and for the first time ever felt my knee give way. I stopped and walked for a little bit, maybe 500m, then started off again and it was fine. That's just nerves, right?

Have these questions been answered already;
Earphones/phone for music? Yes or no? I find it gets heavy after 20k but I'm used to running with my music but then I want to enjoy the atmosphere but then I'd like my family to be able to track me...

Is it best to get the DART in if possible? Or is it jammed?
Can family meet at the finish line or near abouts or is that simply impossible?
I'm in a full fledged fit of self doubt and worry and I can hardly sleep worrying about what I've let myself in for.

I was aiming to start at the back of the 4.30 wave and take it handy but I think I'll be disappointed if I don't come in under 4.30. Am I being too ambitious given that I've only started running this year???

Sorry for barging in, I hope someone can settle my nerves. I've been following the thread a while now but mostly just reading not posting.