DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread

chrislad · 25-10-2015 06:04AM

Toulouse wrote: »

So sorry to hear that Conor

Can't believe I've woken up at this time! If I needed to, do you think I'd be able? Not going to miss this waking up hungry lark, going to get something to eat and back to bed for me. Flip it.

I've been the same since the training started too. It's irritating.

Looking forward to my very lazy day, apart from those 2 miles.

This Fat Girl Runs · 25-10-2015 06:05AM

Conor, so sorry to hear your news. Keep us posted. Tell your wife she and her father are in our thoughts.

Toulouse, I hear ya. First Sunday in months I'm not running but what do I do? Wake up at the usual time wanting porridge. Ugh.

Toulouse · 25-10-2015 06:07AM

chrislad wrote: »

I've been the same since the training started too. It's irritating.

Looking forward to my very lazy day, apart from those 2 miles.

Me too. GP, Rugby and most of the day on the couch in my jammies, yay

Toulouse · 25-10-2015 06:09AM

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

Toulouse, I hear ya. First Sunday in months I'm not running but what do I do? Wake up at the usual time wanting porridge. Ugh.

And I thought you were sick of porridge

This Fat Girl Runs · 25-10-2015 06:26AM

Toulouse wrote:

And I thought you were sick of porridge

That's what makes this worse! :P

diego_b · 25-10-2015 07:03AM

conor_mc wrote:

Okay, this is gonna be a tough post. Earlier this week, my father-in-law was admitted to hospital and his condition has since deteriorated. So even though I've won half the battle by arriving at the metaphorical start line in one piece, there's a good chance I won't be able to actually toe the line on Monday morning. Any disappointment on my part would pale into insignificance against my wife's devastation should she lose her father in the coming days. So for now, we're just waiting to see how things go over the next 24 hours.

So sorry to hear all that Conor, that is a horrible thing for your wife and you and her family to have to go through. Wishing you all the best that you can make the race, really hoping things can improve for the poor man. 24 hours is a long time in medicine so you never know how things can play out.

Chops1234 · 25-10-2015 07:05AM

Sorry to hear that Conor. Was in your situation a couple of years ago with my own Dad - had to cancel plans - Didn't care - being there is the most important thing. Thoughts are with your wife and family - best of luck... There's always next year..

FeenaM · 25-10-2015 07:34AM

conor_mc wrote: »

Okay, this is gonna be a tough post. Earlier this week, my father-in-law was admitted to hospital and his condition has since deteriorated. So even though I've won half the battle by arriving at the metaphorical start line in one piece, there's a good chance I won't be able to actually toe the line on Monday morning. Any disappointment on my part would pale into insignificance against my wife's devastation should she lose her father in the coming days. So for now, we're just waiting to see how things go over the next 24 hours.

So to my fellow novices, go out there and enjoy the day and be safe. A massive thanks to DG and the wise elders.... you've done such an amazing job and I'd just reiterate what has previously been said... this crew of novices have been so lucky to have had your advice, guidance, motivation, counselling, your patience, your wisdom, but mostly, so much of your valuable time! It's greatly, greatly appreciated!!!

Sorry to hear this Conor, hope your father in law improves and all is well.

Alan30 · 25-10-2015 07:36AM

conor_mc wrote: »

Okay, this is gonna be a tough post. Earlier this week, my father-in-law was admitted to hospital and his condition has since deteriorated. So even though I've won half the battle by arriving at the metaphorical start line in one piece, there's a good chance I won't be able to actually toe the line on Monday morning. Any disappointment on my part would pale into insignificance against my wife's devastation should she lose her father in the coming days. So for now, we're just waiting to see how things go over the next 24 hours.

So to my fellow novices, go out there and enjoy the day and be safe. A massive thanks to DG and the wise elders.... you've done such an amazing job and I'd just reiterate what has previously been said... this crew of novices have been so lucky to have had your advice, guidance, motivation, counselling, your patience, your wisdom, but mostly, so much of your valuable time! It's greatly, greatly appreciated!!!

Sorry to hear that Conor. I am in the same boat myself the father in law was admitted to hospital on Thursday and has deteriorated very quickly over the last 24hrs or so. It will be a last minute decision whether to do the race now but there are more important things.

Best of luck to everyone tomorrow. It is going to be EPIC

Kennyg71 · 25-10-2015 08:01AM

Sorry to hear news Conor, hope your
Father in Law makes a recovery, look
After yourself & your Family.

nop98 · 25-10-2015 08:16AM

Sorry to hear that, Conor and Alan - brave posts. I wish you and your families all the best.

Emsy 1 · 25-10-2015 08:17AM

Sorry to hear about ur father in law Conor that's really sad. Good luck in the coming days.

Dubgal72 · 25-10-2015 08:18AM

Very best wishes to you and your families Conor and Alan.

The race will still be here next year....

diego_b · 25-10-2015 08:19AM

Alan30 wrote:

Sorry to hear that Conor. I am in the same boat myself the father in law was admitted to hospital on Thursday and has deteriorated very quickly over the last 24hrs or so. It will be a last minute decision whether to do the race now but there are more important things.

Best of luck to everyone tomorrow. It is going to be EPIC

Hope all goes well for you too Alan and we see ye tomorrow. Fingers crossed all works out ok.

Gillo · 25-10-2015 08:23AM

Really sorry to hear that Conor & Alan, hopefully the next few days go as comfortably as possible for both of you and your families. Coming so close and for "life to get in the way" it must be terrible, but look you both put in the training, stuck to a plan and were well prepared, that in itself is a massive achievement.

KingMambo26 · 25-10-2015 08:24AM

Sorry to hear about your father in law Conor. I hope everything goes well and that he improves. I'll be thinking of you and your family

Mrs Mc · 25-10-2015 08:31AM

Conor mc and Alan so sorry to hear that our thoughts with you and your families.

smashiner · 25-10-2015 08:40AM

My thoughts are with you Conor mc and Alan, hope all is ok with your family as Gillo rightly says 'real life' sometimes gets in the way.

I hope that you both get to start line if at all possible as you no doubt have put a lot in to the training, if not then there will be other races and good days out still to come.....best of luck, please God that your luck changes for the better today and tomorrow.

Steve

Chops1234 · 25-10-2015 08:41AM

Hope all goes well for you too Alan. Best of luck in the next few days.

Peter D61 · 25-10-2015 09:02AM

conor_mc wrote: »

Okay, this is gonna be a tough post. Earlier this week, my father-in-law was admitted to hospital and his condition has since deteriorated. So even though I've won half the battle by arriving at the metaphorical start line in one piece, there's a good chance I won't be able to actually toe the line on Monday morning. Any disappointment on my part would pale into insignificance against my wife's devastation should she lose her father in the coming days. So for now, we're just waiting to see how things go over the next 24 hours.

So to my fellow novices, go out there and enjoy the day and be safe. A massive thanks to DG and the wise elders.... you've done such an amazing job and I'd just reiterate what has previously been said... this crew of novices have been so lucky to have had your advice, guidance, motivation, counselling, your patience, your wisdom, but mostly, so much of your valuable time! It's greatly, greatly appreciated!!!

Sorry to hear this Conor, I hope it works out for you and your family.

runnerholic · 25-10-2015 09:31AM

Rollin' rollin' rollin' keep those calves rollin' rawhide

chrislad · 25-10-2015 09:35AM

All the best to Conor and Alan. It's tough to drop out at this stage but your current circumstances are a lot tougher. I hope it goes well.

Just in from my last 2 miles around O Connell St. Now to veg for the day!

unaaine · 25-10-2015 09:36AM

Nothing to see here doesn't apply to any of us.... :cool:

conor_mc · 25-10-2015 09:40AM

Alan30 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that Conor. I am in the same boat myself the father in law was admitted to hospital on Thursday and has deteriorated very quickly over the last 24hrs or so. It will be a last minute decision whether to do the race now but there are more important things.

Best of luck to everyone tomorrow. It is going to be EPIC

Sorry to hear this too Alan, here's hoping your father-in-law improves and goes on to make a full recovery.

Thanks to all for your well wishes, really appreciate it. Whether I race or not tomorrow, I'll be rooting for you all!

Go Novices!!!

eyeball kid · 25-10-2015 09:53AM

Very sorry to hear that Alan and Conor. Hopefully they both recover. It's only a race, family comes first. I'm sure all your training would stand to you for any other race.

Phoebas · 25-10-2015 09:55AM

Bib No.| Username | Target Time
8651|nop98|3:59:59
860| neilthefunkeone|4:09:59
12757|Toulouse|4:29:59
14302|Stevo1983|3:50:00
12726|PJD|4:29:59
13337|duffer247|4:30:59
698|FeenaM|3:39:59
13042|Chops|4:29:59
8704|diego_b|4:05:00
414|TheBazman|3:59:00
14013|TFGR|:cool:
6418|Singer|3:33:33
764|Healy1835|3:30:00
13087|BIRDCAGE1|4:39:59
14306|Peter D61|4:45:00
2055|jake1970|3:19:59
1085|JMSE|4:00:00
14354|Mrs Mc|4:29:xx
8336|Gillo|4:29:59
8301|denisb|3:55:00
8002|Unaaine|4:09:13
7555|Smashiner|4:09:00
11213|betty swollox|3:45:00
6536|Phoebas|3:59:59

About to head out for a slow 2 miles around the block.

Tomorrow morning I'm planning an extra long lsr, maybe starting in town. Might bring gels.

#nopressure

Chops1234 · 25-10-2015 10:04AM

unaaine wrote: »

Nothing to see here doesn't apply to any of us.... :cool:

That is hilarious. I made it my mission to say "marathon" as many times as possible last week in work

:)

I've yet to post it on FB tho.... Maybe tomorrow afternoon!

nop98 · 25-10-2015 10:08AM

Just back in from my last run, 2.5M with some very gentle strides. Bring it on!

Chops1234 · 25-10-2015 10:08AM

Phoebas wrote: »

Tomorrow morning I'm planning an extra long lsr, maybe starting in town. Might bring gels.

Let me know if you want some company!

I've just packed my bag and belt. Think I've got everything! Have never had so many gels in the belt so it looks like a spare tyre around me

25-10-2015 10:11AM

Conor and Alan, you're both in my thoughts. Putting things thoroughly into perspective.

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