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Send in the Clowns - BAC 10K Challenge
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Krusty_Clown wrote: »Don't worry, you'll be great! You've followed a similar pattern to the one I did, starting with a couple of half marathons before moving onto the big Kahuna.
You'll love the Connemara marathon (mostly!).
The first half of the Connemarathon is actually a pretty comfortable route, which actually has a little more downhill than uphill. So perhaps what you should aim to do on your long runs is to try and get a good hill covered about half way into your run, and then try to get another hill in to the run towards the end of your run. Cornelscourt is a good solid hill, shorter but steeper than the Connemara hill climbs, but still suitable. The run up Vico Road (from either direction) is absolutely perfect. Around the perfect height and length.
So assuming you live in the Blackrock area (I grew up there many, many moons ago!), you could head to Dun Laoghaire, run along the coast and up over Vico Road, as far as Shankill village (or your turn-about point depending on the distance you want to cover) and then head back the way you came, back over Vico Road and home. So you could easily work out a 15-20 mile route that way.
If you're the kind of person who likes to over-prepare (really not necessary for Connemara though) then Puck's Castle Lane (here) is a tough slog of a hill, tougher than the Hell of the West, with lots of fresh air and good views. Emer_911 can occasionally be found slogging her way up around these parts of a weekend, if you want someone to show you the way (and a more realistic perspective on the difficulty of the hill!).
Thanks so much the reply. As usual, you delivered! I am looking forward to it in a weird way :rolleyes: – no time goals or anything. I just want to complete it in one piece and enjoy it. If I cross the finish line never wanting to run again, that would not be a good outcome so fingers crossed it all goes well.
I do love an ole run out the coast road but haven’t headed out that way in a long time so I must put it back in the schedule. And that 15-20 mile sounds perfect; I have two 20 milers scheduled so all going well I might do that as my second one. Cheers!
Thanks for offering Emer911’s services (I hope you get a good commission!). We’ve been in contact so hopefully we’ll get together soon – just letting you know to make sure you get paid!
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Really enjoyable race (how often can you say that about a 50k race?). The plan was to cover the marathon distance in around 3:15, and then keep plugging away for the last 5 miles at approximately the same pace. As it turned out, that's exactly what happened. I ran with Lecheile from start to finish and the pace we set off at, was the pace we finished off (all that marathon pacing finally paying off!). The chat was great for passing the time (distance) and I didn't notice the miles or loops dropping by, except for the occasional need to grab a bottle of water or a gel from the start/finish area. Without the banter, I would've found the course a lot tougher, as the loop system would eventually have gotten to me.
Lecheile had originally planned to run a slightly slower pace, but I'm glad he didn't, as it would have been an awful quiet race otherwise! That's the thing about 25 people running a 5km loop. The chances of actually meeting any other runners are very remote, and brief at best, though it was still great to say a quick hello, to such a nice bunch of people (guess who is still full of endorphin lovin'?).
Could I have run faster? sure I could have, but despite the great organization and location, this wasn't a goal race, and I have a much tougher endurance test in a month's time. Congrats to Abhainn who took second place to a pretty formidable running machine. Yes he lapped me as we crossed the finish line of our penultimate lap, but I have to say nice things about him, as he gave me a lift there and back. Next time Joe, things might be different.... (you might lap me twice).
Back to the GAA club-house for a GAA shower (cold, smelly and full of mud (describes me perfectly)), and a cup of soup and some sarnies rounded off a perfect day out. Certainly a race to remember, if not for the time, then for the location, the organization, the nice bunch of people and the banter as we ticked off mile after mile. Now, who wants to come for a long chat on the Wicklow Way Ultra in March?
Summary: 31.27 miles in 3:52:25, @7:25/mile, HR=1430 -
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Ahh now.. I only ate two triangles.. I reckon it was the savages that arrived in after us (in a black 09D Audi) who are the culprits. Did you see who was in the car? They looked like a voracious bunch.RacoonQueen wrote: »So it was you lot that ate all the sandwiches?
Great running from you today. Was very depressing watching you at the end of the lap looking like you were only doing a short warm up, you didn't look any different when you crossed the finish line. Savage running and improvements from you over the last year or so...
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Just come along to the finish of the Wicklow Way Ultra, and there'll be plenty of scowling and anguish, more blood, and possibly some tears.donothoponpop wrote: »Well done today KC, you ran very steadily throughout. I second Racoon Queens depression at how jolly and fresh you looked at the finish, down with this sort of thing. More scowling and anguished pain, please.
Comparatively speaking, your achievement was significantly greater than mine. I ran 30 miles two weeks ago, so today's jaunt was only an extra mile. Whereas your run today was almost twice as long as your longest run so far this year. Take a bow (if you still have the energy!).0 -
Krusty_Clown wrote: »Just come along to the finish of the Wicklow Way Ultra, and there'll be plenty of scowling and anguish, more blood, and possibly some tears.
Comparatively speaking, your achievement was significantly greater than mine. I ran 30 miles two weeks ago, so today's jaunt was only an extra mile. Whereas your run today was almost twice as long as your longest run so far this year. Take a bow (if you still have the energy!).
It's impossible to dislike you, you are the nicest poster on Boards. Next time when I slap your back after a race, my arm may linger a bit:)0 -
Krusty_Clown wrote: »
Luck? I've been off the beer for four days. What could possibly go wrong?!
You were right. You didn't need luck. Good running.0 -
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RacoonQueen wrote: »So it was you lot that ate all the sandwiches?Krusty_Clown wrote: »Ahh now.. I only ate two triangles.. I reckon it was the savages that arrived in after us (in a black 09D Audi) who are the culprits. Did you see who was in the car? They looked like a voracious bunch.
Hmmmm well I ate 2,5 squares ( yes 5 triangles) and a seconds of soup. Ya hungry hore I am.
Well done KC Two Oceans Ultra you are well prepared.
Sorry for lapping you at the end.:) But when I saw you within overtaking distance I had to do. You will thank me for that come the Autumn. Sub 2:45 and nothing extra0
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