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From Connemara to Galway (maybe)
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I had resigned myself to yet another treadmill run this evening and had one mile done when himself arrived home so I was off out the door in the blink of an eye
I discovered that if I go as far as the end of the lights in all directions out of the village it makes up 3 miles.
I even go in and out of cul de sacs to add on metres, not even kms
I'm surprised I haven't been reported yet:D 0 -
Minor panic yesterday when I had a bit of a sore throat, headache etc. The rest of the family have all got colds so I thought I was DOOMED :eek: but anyway.... after a good nights sleep I woke up feeling fine so drama over :rolleyes:
12 miles done this morning in what to me were perfect conditions cloudy but dry with a gentle cooling breeze. It ended up being the most enjoyable run I've had for a long time. I needed that as I've been feeling like it's all been a chore lately. The garmin went on the blink at one point but while keeping the distance correct it lost a few minutes so tells me I did mile 3 in 7.15
I think I lost 3 minutes in there somewhere. It tells me my overall pace was 10.08 and moving pace 10.16. The truth is probably 10.20 something. I did manage 6 miles <=pmp, 4 of them in the second lap with my last mile being the fastest @ 10.02 
:) lovely lovely run. 0 -
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My two cents? Take Vit C and Echinacea for the next 2 weeks until the marathon and keep the mits scrupulously clean (i.e. anti-bac wash) to ward off any random cold and flu bugs. The last thing you need is to be laid low with a stupid cold at this stage!!Minor panic yesterday when I had a bit of a sore throat, headache etc. The rest of the family have all got colds so I thought I was DOOMED :eek: but anyway.... after a good nights sleep I woke up feeling fine so drama over :rolleyes:
It ended up being the most enjoyable run I've had for a long time.
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lovely lovely run.
Nice one! Isn't it great when you get a run like that?
They're the ones to have in the bag for those days when the morale just isn't there!0 -
Minor panic yesterday when I had a bit of a sore throat, headache etc. The rest of the family have all got colds so I thought I was DOOMED :eek: but anyway.... after a good nights sleep I woke up feeling fine so drama over :rolleyes:
12 miles done this morning in what to me were perfect conditions cloudy but dry with a gentle cooling breeze. It ended up being the most enjoyable run I've had for a long time. I needed that as I've been feeling like it's all been a chore lately. The garmin went on the blink at one point but while keeping the distance correct it lost a few minutes so tells me I did mile 3 in 7.15 I think I lost 3 minutes in there somewhere. It tells me my overall pace was 10.08 and moving pace 10.16. The truth is probably 10.20 something. I did manage 6 miles <=pmp, 4 of them in the second lap with my last mile being the fastest @ 10.02 :) lovely lovely run.
thats great that you managed to get that run under your belt LB, especially considering your cold.
Have the damn thing myself now. Funny, been getting a daily cold once every week or two for a few months now. I put it down to all the hard training and the immune system been shot, and of course thats when the sneaky little germs will squeeze in
Normally its only a head cold, but the one I have now feels worse. Better now than in 2wks time I suppose :rolleyes:
Suppose to run 5 or 6mls later, will see how I feel.0 -
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I had the morning off working from home :pac: so with one eye on the pc for incoming e-mails and the phone within reach I drummed out 6 miles on the treadmill. Tired. Gotta stop eating crAp.
I just went to make myself a coffee LB, and I swear the chocolate digestive's were winking at me .
Yesterday they were giving out free pastries in the building somewhere, I had to almost tie myself to the chair to stop myself going down to get some :rolleyes:
Was explaining to the BH that I am going crazy these days and trying to stop myself from eating all around me like I usually do. Now that I'm not running as much and have all this time on my hands, I am like a caged lion pacing up & down the kitchen.
And don't even get me started on the beer, haven't had a damn pint for almost 2 months, this can't be good for me ..............................0 -
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, I am like a caged lion pacing up & down the kitchen. ... I know that one.... opening cupboard doors then closing them again with a smack on the wrist but knowing that I'll eventually give in. I don't know if I'm always this bad or if it's just more obvious now. It would explain why I haven't lost any weight during this training cycle 0
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I know that one.... opening cupboard doors then closing them again with a smack on the wrist but knowing that I'll eventually give in. I don't know if I'm always this bad or if it's just more obvious now. It would explain why I haven't lost any weight during this training cycle
did I tell you about the experiment I did a few weeks ago before a 20 miler in Annaghdown? I weighed myself just before I went out the door and immediately again when I got back. I was reading that to figure out how much water you should consume during a marathon or LSR, it would be a good idea just to see how much weight you lose.
6.8lbs, I couldn't believe it :eek:, think I'll be carrying one of those 5 litre water containers you see in the offices on my back during DCM 0 -
I know that one.... opening cupboard doors then closing them again with a smack on the wrist but knowing that I'll eventually give in. I don't know if I'm always this bad or if it's just more obvious now. It would explain why I haven't lost any weight during this training cycle
I am eating all around me too, and I don't care I justify it by saying, 'oh sure you'll run it off later'. I could not have a cuppa without a biscuit or three!
Great run there aswell, I love runs like that where everything just feels good.0 -
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3 slow miles. I'm not even bothering timing this weeks runs though with the amount that I ate today this one was probably embarrassingly slow Feeling a bit sluggish overall. That "almost got a cold" feeling continues and I have a teeny tiny little cough. 0
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2.8 miles around the village in the half light and the drizzle. That's it. All done now. Nothing to do but pack my bag and wait Left hip still a little bit iffy but hopefully the few days rest will sort it out. Despite the hip thing my legs feel rested. Niggly cough eased today but I think it may have been due to excessive sawdust in the kitchen rather than anything else.
I still have no idea what my pmp is 0 -
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Well congrats on the last days training! Nearly there now
Advice on PMP (not that I'm an expert!!!)
I printed off 2 pace bands. One 'easy' and one a bit more challenging. Then I ignored both and aimed to keep my pace somewhere between them. What can I say... I'm a wuss, but it worked for me - sorted out my head anyway.0 -
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Well done Littlebug, you will have to add Dublin to your log title. Don't get too hung up on time goals, that was my mistake just go out and enjoy yourself. Hopefully we might see you in Connemara tackling the full next year (I will probably only do the half myself though) 0
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Now there's a question :rolleyes: I think I'll start with the 4.30 pacers and try to stick with them to half way. If I'm feeling good at that point i'll see if I can push on a bit (as per Tunguskas mile by mile guide) and if I'm not feeling so good I'll hold back and aim to finish - whenever I can and enjoy itBest of luck LB, what time are you aiming for?Well done Littlebug, you will have to add Dublin to your log title. Don't get too hung up on time goals, that was my mistake just go out and enjoy yourself. Hopefully we might see you in Connemara tackling the full next year (I will probably only do the half myself though)
It should probably be Connemara to Galway and back again via Dublin. T the minute I think next up will be Athenry-Craughwell- Connemara (Half). Not a chance of me doing the full in Connemara!
Tickly cough has got a little bit worse this morning. All thoughts of targets may go out the window if it doesn't improve over the weekend. We'll see.0 -
Best of luck, littlebug. Your thread is a testimony to putting in the training despite having to juggle kids, work and injury (I don't mean literally, of course. The ISPCC would most like frown on kid-juggling as an activity).
Are you heading to McGrattan's afterwards?0 -
2.8 miles around the village in the half light and the drizzle. That's it. All done now. Nothing to do but pack my bag and wait Left hip still a little bit iffy but hopefully the few days rest will sort it out. Despite the hip thing my legs feel rested. Niggly cough eased today but I think it may have been due to excessive sawdust in the kitchen rather than anything else.
I still have no idea what my pmp is
great feeling eh, to have it all done. Now comes the easy part
Best of luck LB, enjoy the day.0 -
Are you heading to McGrattan's afterwards?
I don't know... I intend getting the 5.45 back to Galway so it all depends what time I finish at and arrangements with friends for picking up bags etc. If I go back to their house I might not have time but if I go back to their house I can shower 0 -
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