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2010 Dublin Marathon Novices/Sub-4:30 Mentored Thread

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  • Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭beamgirl


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher||||
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week for me. Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|||||
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|||||
    corked|||||


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 42 RallyRunner


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher||||
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week for me. Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|||||
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


    Quick question, the LSR is 5 miles this week and next week is 9 miles. Next week will clash with the Adidas 5 mile. Should I switch the 2 LSR's or try for the 5 miles on the Saturday, and 9 miles on the Sunday. Cheers


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher||||
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week for me. Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


  • Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭michellemuncher


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|44 |LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m|
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week for me. Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|||||
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|||||
    corked|||||


    I was quite happy with the week though I realised I have been taking the mid week run too easy. I felt great after my lsr. I also did a wall climbing course so it has been an active and fun week. I really need to concentrate on getting good nutrition and cut down on the chocolate!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week for me. Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|||||
    corked|||||


    Adding my entry back in to table!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week for me. Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


    RallyRunner - have added you back in too as you dropped off table as well. Think we should all be up-to-date now :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Quick question, the LSR is 5 miles this week and next week is 9 miles. Next week will clash with the Adidas 5 mile. Should I switch the 2 LSR's or try for the 5 miles on the Saturday, and 9 miles on the Sunday. Cheers

    You'd be wrecked if you did that, racing will really take it out of you.
    How are you finding the LSRs so far? Do you really feel you need the step-back week?
    You could swap the runs, 9 this week and 5 the next. (Or 7 this week)
    Or you could run next week's 5 at LSR pace, and do an extra 4 before or after the race.

    I'm going to drop that weekend's LSR completely. The race will take as much effort as an LSR (probably more), so I'm not worried about breaking the build-up of miles.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,832 ✭✭✭littlebug


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,004 ✭✭✭boccy23


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|3|17|50|Was due to do the Triathlone (kids put paid to that) so had a funny week of 6,6 at pace and a 5 mile LSR|
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


  • Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭D Chief


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


    I won't be doing the 5m race in the Park on Sat week (I'm going on holidays that day), but good luck to all here who are doing it.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    guys, I'm looking for advice on how to hydrate on an lsr. I have a 9 miler this week and should start taking water onboard during these longer runs especially in this weather.

    My question is how do people do this? - sounds like a silly question I know!

    Personally I hate carrying anything on a run so don't want to have to carry a bottle. I could carry money and stop at a shop but I think that might be a bad idea for me to break my rhythm...I find it hard to start again once I stop!! Any other ideas? Tks...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    shazkea wrote: »
    guys, I'm looking for advice on how to hydrate on an lsr. I have a 9 miler this week and should start taking water onboard during these longer runs especially in this weather.

    My question is how do people do this? - sounds like a silly question I know!

    Personally I hate carrying anything on a run so don't want to have to carry a bottle. I could carry money and stop at a shop but I think that might be a bad idea for me to break my rhythm...I find it hard to start again once I stop!! Any other ideas? Tks...

    Personally on anything under 10 miles i don't need to hydrate, i hydrate well before i go out and that does me.

    But if your route is planned you can stash a bottle along the route and get it as you run. I have one of the oval ones with a hole in the middle to carry that i'd use on say a 12 or 13 miler it holds about 400/500 ml so not too big and it just gets lighter as you lose it so by the end it will be empty.

    Its about adapting as you build your mileage and listening to what your body tells you.


  • Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    shazkea wrote: »
    guys, I'm looking for advice on how to hydrate on an lsr. I have a 9 miler this week and should start taking water onboard during these longer runs especially in this weather.

    My question is how do people do this? - sounds like a silly question I know!

    Personally I hate carrying anything on a run so don't want to have to carry a bottle. I could carry money and stop at a shop but I think that might be a bad idea for me to break my rhythm...I find it hard to start again once I stop!! Any other ideas? Tks...

    What I do for hydration on LSRs really depends from run to run. I have a belt that takes 4 200ml bottles, I'll take that on the longest LSRs or for 10+ miles if the weather is very hot. Otherwise, because I'm never really more than a mile or two from shops, I'll just zip a €2 coin into my shorts pocket and nip in for a bottle of water or Lucozade Sport. If you drive and are running laps in a park, for example, you could leave bottles of water in your car and pick them up from there as needed.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    cheers for the advice. I guess that's the purpose of these lsr's so you can find what works for you. Right now my lsr's are out and back but think I will change the routes so I can circle back to car for longer ones.

    I prob will have to end up carrying some money in the poca and stopping off a shop. I did think about stashing bottles but then had this thought of a dog stopping off for a tinkle on the bottle and that put me off completely!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    shazkea wrote: »
    cheers for the advice. I guess that's the purpose of these lsr's so you can find what works for you. Right now my lsr's are out and back but think I will change the routes so I can circle back to car for longer ones.

    I prob will have to end up carrying some money in the poca and stopping off a shop. I did think about stashing bottles but then had this thought of a dog stopping off for a tinkle on the bottle and that put me off completely!!

    I run in the middle of nowhere so thats not an option for me, but just put the stashed bottle in a small plastic bag and it will be safe.

    Oh and change up your routes as the same one all the time and drive ( or run:D) you around the bend !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    I run in the middle of nowhere so thats not an option for me, but just put the stashed bottle in a small plastic bag and it will be safe.

    Oh and change up your routes as the same one all the time and drive ( or run:D) you around the bend !

    lol, thanks for the tip on the plastic bag - common sense but I never thought of it :o

    Yeah I'm already sick of the routes I use so will def be changing them up - plus one is really flat so I'm just being too kind to myself there!


  • Registered Users Posts: 304 ✭✭William72


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|0|0|25.55|Contingency week used up :mad:|
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


    So that’s my contingency week gone already – bugger! In fairness I have had a perfect storm of other commitments taking over recently and just could not get the time. BUT I did go for my 7 mile LSR today. It felt good and gave me the opportunity to have a good long think about everything. I am going to do my damnedest to make the time to do this. If that doesn’t work then it’s just not meant to be for me right now and I’ll have to revisit my marathon ambitions another time.

    Won’t give up without a fight though :)

    I’m now on week 3. Let’s start again!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,004 ✭✭✭boccy23


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|0|0|25.55|Contingency week used up :mad:|
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|3|17|50|Was due to do the Triathlone (kids put paid to that) so had a funny week of 6,6 at pace and a 5 mile LSR|

    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|||||
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


  • Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭Dave_


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||||
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|||||
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|||||
    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|||||
    michellemuncher||||
    Dave_|5|23|247.8|Good week for me, feel 2 miles short of planned lsr but still felt good|
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|||||
    meathcountysec|||||
    DigiJem|||||
    8ofSpades|||||
    D Chief|||||
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|||||
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|||||
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|||||
    James Howlett|||||
    RallyRunner|||||
    corked|||||


  • Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    William72 wrote: »
    So that’s my contingency week gone already – bugger! In fairness I have had a perfect storm of other commitments taking over recently and just could not get the time. BUT I did go for my 7 mile LSR today. It felt good and gave me the opportunity to have a good long think about everything. I am going to do my damnedest to make the time to do this. If that doesn’t work then it’s just not meant to be for me right now and I’ll have to revisit my marathon ambitions another time.

    Won’t give up without a fight though :)

    I’m now on week 3. Let’s start again!!

    The fact that you got your LSR in and felt good is a very positive thing, it shows that your training to date is pretty solid. Stick with it as best you can, but don't sweat it if you miss a few runs here and there due to life interfering! The plan is a suggested plan, not an absolute.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|0|0|25.55|Contingency week used up :mad:|
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|3|17|50|Was due to do the Triathlone (kids put paid to that) so had a funny week of 6,6 at pace and a 5 mile LSR|

    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|5|23|247.8|Good week for me, feel 2 miles short of planned lsr but still felt good|
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|||||


    It's important to make sure you're copying the latest table, otherwise people spend half their time adding themselves back in...


  • Registered Users Posts: 304 ✭✭William72


    The fact that you got your LSR in and felt good is a very positive thing, it shows that your training to date is pretty solid.

    Thanks RK - hadn't thought of it that way

    Re: skipping runs - yes I did consider doing my four runs this week on thurs/fri/sat & sun to allow me to catch up (haven't ruled it out either) but that would prob be a bit much and as you say no sweat to miss one or two here and there... lets see what happens


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    William72 wrote: »
    Thanks RK - hadn't thought of it that way

    Re: skipping runs - yes I did consider doing my four runs this week on thurs/fri/sat & sun to allow me to catch up (haven't ruled it out either) but that would prob be a bit much and as you say no sweat to miss one or two here and there... lets see what happens

    If you miss a session you miss a session in my mind. I don't try to do more the next week as this can be counter productive in the long run ( pardon the pun )

    I will only run 3 times a week on average as my achilles aren't the best and trying to do more will just lead to swelling and time of so i know what my own body can take after 8 months of running.Also doing session 2 days in a row doesn't do me any good either.

    Being consistant is the main thing, run every week and the important thing is your LSR which you will see building as the weeks and months go on.

    Your training during the week is to build your fitness for the LSR at the weekend.


  • Registered Users Posts: 192 ✭✭corked


    My table from last week:

    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|0|0|25.55|Contingency week used up :mad:|
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|3|17|50|Was due to do the Triathlone (kids put paid to that) so had a funny week of 6,6 at pace and a 5 mile LSR|

    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|5|23|247.8|Good week for me, feel 2 miles short of planned lsr but still felt good|
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|||||
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|3|12.2|12.2| Just eased back into pre training for DCM - did a 5km and 10km race - times are back a bit!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 49 Curl52


    My table from last week:

    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|0|0|25.55|Contingency week used up :mad:|
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|3|17|50|Was due to do the Triathlone (kids put paid to that) so had a funny week of 6,6 at pace and a 5 mile LSR|

    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|5|23|247.8|Good week for me, feel 2 miles short of planned lsr but still felt good|
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|4|27||Good week, abit ahead of the plan in terms of millage but have a couple of weekends away so think I need it. Feel the intervals are helping with the endurance, did 6*800m on Tues, 10miles LSR on Thurs,first few miles always the hardest|
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|3|12.2|12.2| Just eased back into pre training for DCM - did a 5km and 10km race - times are back a bit!


  • Registered Users Posts: 298 ✭✭brophya2007


    Did 4 miles today with middle 2 @ PMP. Since I've never went PMP before I decided to go out slow and then do the two middle at a pace I felt comfortable at and then fall back for the last mile.

    Splits below.

    1. 10:13
    2. 9:03
    3. 9:02
    4. 10:04

    Happy with this and may consider to attempt Sub 4:15 but know it's early days and the miles are low to date.


  • Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭ilovetorun


    I did my longest LSR since starting my training programme, it was 10m and I was happy enough delighted with it :), I found the last mile really hard but I was amazed at how good I felt afterwards. I think the base training that I have been doing for the past 4 weeks is starting to pay off!
    I suppose I just want to encourage everyone and to remind us all that all our hard work is going to be worth it;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Well done and that step up into double digits is a great feeling !

    From now on you'l really have to look at hydration during your LSR and taking in fluids while you run.

    I hope to do 10 this weekend.

    I did 5.5 yesterday in 50 min 3 days after my 1st half marathon so that was as good for me as the 10 were for you !!! One of the best runs i;ve done in a long time.


  • Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭cr17


    Curl52 wrote: »
    My table from last week:

    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|0|0|25.55|Contingency week used up :mad:|
    wicklowwonder|||||
    rofno1|2|6|21|Only 2 runs due to illness. Bit annoyed really:mad:|
    pab_lowe|||||
    elvis jones|3|20|302.5|I ran my 1st half marathon yesterday and it was all worth it, hard going and a sandstorm between miles 9 and 11 really caused havoc. I'm going for 20ish miles this week in 3 sessions with some cycling in there as well.|
    boccy23|3|17|50|Was due to do the Triathlone (kids put paid to that) so had a funny week of 6,6 at pace and a 5 mile LSR|

    OI|||||
    brophya2007|4|16.2|47|7 mile LSR completed in 1:08:15|
    dublinrunner|||||
    robandpatrice|||||
    dothehustle|||||
    beamgirl|4|16|31|still sticking to the plan and not doing a tap extra:p|
    michellemuncher|3|18|LSR of 10.5 miles in 1:52. Cycled 63m |
    Dave_|5|23|247.8|Good week for me, feel 2 miles short of planned lsr but still felt good|
    RayCun|4|19.35|61.15|step-back week 3 for me, so I did some faster miles in a couple of runs|
    littlebug|4|19|58.2|Good week. 7 mile lsr felt much easier than last time|
    meathcountysec|4|26.51|129.53|Good week . Last week of base building. 16 week schedule starts Monday 5th|
    DigiJem|4|15.5|67|Ok week, lots of easy runs but no cross training. Weeks 1 & 2 done twice now so moving onto week 3.|
    8ofSpades|3|13.25|43.25|+1 circuit +1 squash. Step back week. Those 4 miles at PMP (9 minute miles for me) were tough. Found the 5 mile LSR tough also|
    D Chief|16.75|4|29.75|Followed the plan (week 2 novice1) diligently. Meant getting out for a run at 7am one morning to run before work.|
    curraghyid|||||
    digger2d2|4|18|58.5|Step-back week for me, looking forward to the 11 mile LSR this week and need to figure out how to include 5 mile race into the plan for the week after as it's meant to be an LSR of 13 miles|
    la calera|||||
    Shazkea|4|15|47|Week 3 of novice 1 done and and i'm with beamgirl in not doing a tap over the plan!|
    Curl52|4|27||Good week, abit ahead of the plan in terms of millage but have a couple of weekends away so think I need it. Feel the intervals are helping with the endurance, did 6*800m on Tues, 10miles LSR on Thurs,first few miles always the hardest|
    Figmurphy|||||
    ilovetorun|5|32|118|Good week over all|
    James Howlett|3|17|37| Did my Long Run in Howth for a change of scenery. Really bad idea - along the coast (towards Lighthouse) is all hills, I did know this in advance but didn’t think it to be a problem. It was haha. Only managed 7.5 miles for that one. (Note: Evening time so no wind for me to complain about)|
    RallyRunner|4|16|31|Another week done, found the 3rd midweek run tough, but the weekend went well|
    corked|3|12.2|12.2| Just eased back into pre training for DCM - did a 5km and 10km race - times are back a bit!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭ilovetorun


    Well done and that step up into double digits is a great feeling !

    From now on you'l really have to look at hydration during your LSR and taking in fluids while you run.

    I hope to do 10 this weekend.

    I did 5.5 yesterday in 50 min 3 days after my 1st half marathon so that was as good for me as the 10 were for you !!! One of the best runs i;ve done in a long time.


    Thanks elvis jones, I'm not keen on running with a bottle of water so I will have to start bringing money with me to duck into a shop. I def felt a difference with hydration so it will just be a matter if being organised

    You must have been walking on air yesterday after your run, fair play to you. How did you find the half marathon?


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