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Yes, very well done. Trust the plan - you averaged well under 9:40 for your MP sections there. With a backpack!Duanington wrote: »+1 to this - I find it very tough to get going beyond easy pace with a backpack, its possibly a mental issue as much as physical, either way its tough! Well done
thanks D
I've seen you mention that on your log and found myself wondering what on earth you have in there... I find if you leave out the makeup/lippy/mascara etc its much easier to manage 
joking aside though, next weeks runmute has a block of 10 miles @mp, no breaks, I will be leaving the backpack behind for that one :eek::eek:0 -
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thanks D I've seen you mention that on your log and found myself wondering what on earth you have in there... I find if you leave out the makeup/lippy/mascara etc its much easier to manage
joking aside though, next weeks runmute has a block of 10 miles @mp, no breaks, I will be leaving the backpack behind for that one :eek::eek:
No chance would i be leaving the essentials out of the backpack.:D I think leaving it behind for the longer MP stuff is definitely a wise move, you're going well though - keep up the good work0 -
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Friday 19th February
Went for aforementioned massage last night, oh sweet mother of god the pain…. I’m pretty sure the masseuse took pleasure in going in deep, TBL I can pass on the details if you like, no need to ask her to go harder, in any language! Speaking of which, I may have turned the air blue with mine it was worth it though, the calves feel loose & light and no pinching going on either.
Today is a rest day and the last few weeks I’ve done a strength session on my rest day. Couldn’t get a straight answer from the experts at the talk on Monday night but I’m guessing by the faces they were making they are in the ‘rest means rest’ camp. Skipped the heavy stuff and just did some gentle yoga stretches instead. Will try and fit the S&M in on Sunday instead.0 -
Friday 19th February
Went for aforementioned massage last night, oh sweet mother of god the pain…. I’m pretty sure the masseuse took pleasure in going in deep, TBL I can pass on the details if you like, no need to ask her to go harder, in any language! Speaking of which, I may have turned the air blue with mine it was worth it though, the calves feel loose & light and no pinching going on either.
My guy uses reverse psychology on me when that happens. 'You can ask me to ease up and I will, but you won't get the same benefits, might as well get your money's worth etc etc'. I usually buy it because it IS what I'm paying him for. :pac:0 -
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Friday 19th February
Went for aforementioned massage last night, oh sweet mother of god the pain…. took pleasure in going in deep, TBL I can pass on the details if you like, no need to go harder,I may have turned the air blue it was worth it though
Will try and fit the S&M in on Sunday instead.
This is all I took from your post!!!0 -
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Saturday 20th Feb 18 miles including 2@eays/2@MP x 4 times
I wasn't quite sure I how I feeling about this one during the week. On the one hand you have nice simple 2 mile laps so could set the watch up for that very easily, on the other hand you have 18 miles with 8@MP.... Today was also the day to try out the breakfast I'll probably be bringing with me to RD, a 44g tub of porridge oats that you only need to add boiling water too, along with a banana (or some apple as I had this morning) and a glass of Kelkin Revive that should do me fine on the day.
I set off from the Phoenix park just after 10 and was just getting into my easy pace when I spotted a pink jacket bobbing up and down and immediately recognised the running gate of aquinn, crossed the road & stopped for a quick chat, she had 3 miles left in her 16 and was full of beans, typical.
Out the gate and down the quays the plan was to run 9 miles to Seapoint & then turn back. It was drizzling rain and I remember thinking gosh I'm lucky, it could be bucketing down.... :rolleyes:
The first MP section started along the quays somewhere, I went off way to fast, spent the first mile trying to level out the pace, all felt fine. 2 section was somewhere along the Booterstown road, I dipped in through Blackrock park too which was beautiful and very quiet, I'd forgotten about the very steep hill on the exit followed by some Rocky steps (yes, I hummed the theme tune as I ran up them) all the way through Blackrock where I see they still hold Saturday Ballet classes in the same place I went to as a kid (we will just put that in the 'what was I thinking box...). Turned around at Seapoint after a quick photo and Oh My God what the F? I knew the wind was going to be against me on the way back although I hadn't noticed it much on the way out but literally as I turned the heavens opened :eek: before I got back through Blackrock Village I was soaked through, I don't think I've ever been so wet..The run back was the least pleasant I've ever had but I wasn't letting the wind or the driving rain stop me hitting MP so I pushed on.
The final two miles (easy) up the quays & back into the park were horrendous, I was freezing cold and my legs were starting to cease up with the slower pace. Character building! I tried to relax and just embrace it, nothing else I could do and anyway not long to go though to get back to the car and dry clothes!!! The joy!! and the car heater and a sense of achievement that I hit my paces again today, and solo. I was glad I hadn't asked anyone to come out with me in that weather.
Lap Distance Time Pace Elev HR
1 2.0 mi 21:33 10:46 /mi -86 ft 126 bpm
2 2.0 mi 19:08 9:34 /mi -18 ft 150 bpm
3 2.0 mi 21:46 10:53 /mi 10 ft 139 bpm
4 2.0 mi 19:20 9:40 /mi 36 ft 153 bpm
5 2.0 mi 21:55 10:57 /mi 5 ft 140 bpm
6 2.0 mi 19:10 9:35 /mi -45 ft 153 bpm
7 2.0 mi 21:58 10:59 /mi -4 ft 143 bpm
8 2.0 mi 19:23 9:41 /mi 21 ft 154 bpm
9 2.0 mi 22:40 11:20 /mi 63 ft 142 bpm
10 0.0 mi 49s 10:21 /mi 6 ft 149 bpm0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Wow, look at those stats! Nice control on the HR and the MP. You must be delighted with that ? And in such poxy weather too. Feet up now
thanks BG not sure about feet up, Ii have two bring brown eyes looking up at me here pleading for a walk which is probably the best thing to do after a run anyway. See you tomorrow!! will dig out the rain gear :rolleyes: 0 -
thanks BG not sure about feet up, Ii have two bring brown eyes looking up at me here pleading for a walk which is probably the best thing to do after a run anyway. See you tomorrow!! will dig out the rain gear :rolleyes:
Ah, you can't resist those for sure, take it nice and easy mind! See you in the morning, hope it's mucky ! (But nice and dry on the sidelines, of course 
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Second... When I did this plan (or my version of it), There was a 14mi @ MP midweek run a few weeks out from the marathon. D told me, if you can do that run at MP, you can do the marathon at that pace. That was a huge confidence boost and turned out to be right.
thanks Anna, yep, I have this highlighted on the plan in RED I still need to find someone to run it with me which won't be easy given nearly everyone is in the middle of a marathon plan & its a Wednesday :rolleyes: 0 -
thanks BG not sure about feet up, Ii have two bring brown eyes looking up at me here pleading for a walk which is probably the best thing to do after a run anyway. See you tomorrow!! will dig out the rain gear :rolleyes:
If it was me I would let Mrs Tang walk him herself!!
Nice run btw.0 -
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