Mum on the Run

Firedance wrote: »

Monday seems to have had effect on a lot of people look forward to seeing what plan you choose!

Definitely not P&D, way too hard, not Hal, too boring. Maybe boards plan. Or the Meno plan didn't do Anna any harm .

annapr wrote: »

Woo hoo DCM 2016! I'll need to find a cheerleader training plan

No! Join us! Sub 4!

RedRunner wrote: »

Just catching up on the last few weeks. I can't stop laughing at the pineapple! A podium is a podium though. Well done! Keep up the good work and good luck with the marathon planning!

Thanks R, really hope you're back on the road soon.

laura_ac3 wrote: »

It's a very tough regime Anna, you'll have to start base training soon.

See above

aquinn wrote: »

BG, you'll need to bulk up if you are to be my wind barrier for 2016 so definitely include S&C.

As a newbie to 400 repeats I think you were a bit easy on yourself, no? Lovely and consistent but you are definitely faster than that as think I'm at those times, when my head is working.

Plan called for 3K pace so they were actually a bit faster than they should have been given my 3K PB. Gotta trust the plan. Besides, I fully expect to be overtaken by you any day now, so not surprised your reps are faster.

hillsiderunner wrote: »

*no*, sub 3:50 for anna.

Of course! But let's give her a few days to get over this one first

hillsiderunner wrote: »

Is Laura injured?

She is but on the mend. We're expecting a glorious comeback any day now!

Dubgal72 wrote: »

:eek: away but your HM doesn't lie Another 12 months and I'd actually be saying 3:2x but I don't want to put any pressure on you :pac:

None taken

Ososlo wrote: »

Completely agree with this.
Put in the work and it's yours:) Well capable. Look at what you did with your half this year....

Why did everyone have to be so inspiring on Monday ?! Look what I've got myself into :eek:

Friday – S&C, Easy + Hill Sprints

Excellent Pilates class with a new instructor as the regular teacher is on maternity leave. Felt balanced after it and getting a lot less gyp from the offending hip and glute now.

Did 6 miles easy on the St.Anne’s trails then went in search of a decent hill for the sprints. Ended up on the stretch up from the coast road towards the Red Stables which isn’t very steep but did the job.

• 6 miles @ 8:37 (trail, tarmac) + 8 x 8 secs Hill Sprints

Saturday – parkrun

Half way through the programme so time to test the legs and see where I’m at. Did a short warm up jog with some friends then lined up a few rows back. Wasn’t paying attention (again!) and the gun went off while the watch was still searching for a signal. D’oh. Found this tough from the outset, legs felt heavy and it was hot and humid. First thought running down the first stretch was oh how I wish I hadn’t drank that wine last night. I’d chatted to HelenAnne from boards beforehand and sure enough she blazed a trail by me early on, and off into the distance. Everytime I looked at the watch it was showing a different pace (from 6:40 to 7:20) so I gave up looking and just ran. Naked :eek:. Passed one or two girls on the first lap, still finding it tough. Got some great cheers at the half way mark from the volunteer crew which gave me a lift. Just past the dog park on the second lap I saw HelenAnne walking back. Thankfully she was fine and not injured. She advised me to keep pushing as I was in first now. The pressure! Felt the merest hint of FlAbs coming on and focussed on posture and deep breathing to try to get rid of it. I’ve learned from bitter experience that pushing through it can cause excruciating pain that lasts for a few weeks and I’m learning through trial and error how to manage it better. The Garmin later showed the pace drop a bit on the second mile but it’s inevitable, and slowing down helps prevent a full blown FlAbs attack. Within a few minutes I felt fine again and was contemplating how awesome it would be to be first F (I’ve been 2nd and 3rd a few times at parkrun but never first). Still had a mile at least to go and was feeling tired (but motivated!). Turning the corner at the pitches I’d a sneaky look back and saw one of the girls I’d passed still close but didn’t see anyone else (no glasses though, so it was inconclusive). Turned into the avenue and even though it’s only 900m to the finish and slightly downhill it seems so much longer. I was willing the finish line closer, focussing on the guy in front and keeping the legs turning over. With about 200m to go I saw a couple of friends out supporting who shouted ‘Watch your back!’. Feck. Sure enough there was a woman I hadn't seen earlier closing in fast. Time to dig deep. Found another gear from somewhere and made it over the line with just 3 seconds to spare.

I'd forgotten my barcode like a Muppet and the FBOT01 rule states you need to pledge as a volunteer if you want to be included on the results. Fair enough. In case he's checking up I have just signed up for next Saturday

That’s the first 5k since before the base building so I was hoping for a better time but without a taper, and still carrying a few extra holiday pounds, it is what it is and I have 5 weeks to try to improve in time for Jingle Bells and aim for the elusive sub 21.

Had a lovely coffee and scone in the café then did a slow lap of the park on the trails to finish up before heading home and into an afternoon and evening of Halloween madness.

• 7.5 miles incl 5K parkrun (21:36)

End of the month (again! Where is this year going?) and it’s table time.


Month 2015 2014 2013
January 101 86 0
February 109 75 0
March 124 109 0
April 129 101 24
May 133 95 81
June 110 86 72
July 181 2 101
August 208 31 37
September 133 83 43
October 155 93 64
November 107 69
December 119 94
1383 987 585

FBOT01 wrote: »

Can't take credit for that rule but sounds like a fair deal

Really ? Was convinced it was your invention. Sounds good though 'The FBOT01 Rule', you must admit ?

FBOT01 wrote: »

Just catching up here.......two wins in as many weeks that great going. Well done. Setting yourself up nicely for a strong finish to the year.

Thanks! I'm hoping to go out in a blaze of glory at Jingle Bells

Firedance wrote: »

ah brilliant!!!! you're just fecking brilliant what a super result and as anna said, sneaking it in there so modestly. By the way, I think most PR's have the FBOT01 rule, it works a treat

FYP

And thanks, was delighted!

HelenAnne wrote: »

I'll meet you for a rematch in St Anne's sometime soon

Thanks HA. Don't forget to tie your legs together and wear hobnail boots to give me a chance!

Dubgal72 wrote: »

Wow deadly, well done! First naked female

Thanks DG. Have to admit it was a sneaky ambition of mine to be first finisher at a parkrun. Wasn't planning on doing it naked though :eek:

Ososlo wrote: »

Fantastic!!! Well done you!

Thanks O. Happy out

Murph_D wrote: »

Well done G, very nice run. Congrats on the 'first finish'. What's the 5k PB - can't be far off it?

Jingle Bells is 21:05, so way off that. But regular 5K PB is 21:21 so happy enough given the heat and the holiday excesses.

Sunday – LSR

Spent a lovely morning/early afternoon in St.Anne’s with BG Jr. enjoying the spectacular weather (and the playground, merry-go-round, dog park, leaves…). Then realised I was going to have to HTFU to avoid running in the dark so did a quick outfit turnaround Wonder Woman style at home and headed back to St.Anne’s via the Howth Road. I knew something was up with the watch when it was giving me 8:30 splits because I was only plodding along recovery style. Then it gave me a 5:40/mile split on Mile 3 (I wish :rolleyes:). So now I was going to have to estimate the mileage and run naked for the second time this weekend :eek:. Did one full inside loop of the park and guesstimated the watch was about half a mile ahead of reality, then another loop just taking out the north west corner, as much to avoid the darkness closing in as to try to get home in the required 12 miles. The plan had actually called for the last 20 mins at moderate pace but no sense in attempting that the day after parkrun so I’ll do that next week. Got home with 12.4 miles on the watch in just under 1:50 so calling it at 12 miles @ 9:00.

Had a look at the Garmin route once I’d uploaded and sure enough it had me running through peoples’ back gardens and scaling buildings :rolleyes:

Loved running in shorts and t-shirt on the 1st November, even if the park got a bit spooky as the darkness kicked in earlier than expected.

• 12 miles or thereabouts @ 9:00 or thereabouts (path, trail)

TOTAL WEEKLY MILES: 47.2