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

m2wua0ox56iz93

This post has been deleted.

brophya2007

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72|1|3|back on the road after 1 week planned off and 1 week unplanned due to sickness - was determined to get out before week was over so did 3 miles late sunday night|
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|13|Really suffered in LSR on Saturday with heat:o|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|7|Did two 3.5 mile runs but with Triathlon yesterday, took two days rest prior to that. Did a 30min cycle but that doesn't count! Did the Triathlon yesterday (that had a 5Km as well).|
OI||||
brophya2007|4|12.5|Was in Spain this week, tough to run in the sun,now exams and holidays are over its time to start training proper|
dublinrunner|3|16.5|A tough week after the week off, hoping it will feel easier this week! will try increase the mileage too!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice|1|3|Wenly.t for a short run to test my calf. Still a bit of pain there. Want to rest it up before the program starts so it's cycling for me for a while and maybe physio if it doesn't go away|
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15| ran home from work 2 evenings (6x2) plus a 3 miler on sat morning plus tag one evening and hillwalking on sun|
michellemuncher|3|14|And I cycled 60 miles through the week.|
Dave_|5|26.5|This was a very tough week. Glad to get it finished but was hoping to gain a bit more confidence that i could run a good half marathon next week. That remains to be seen.|
RayCun|4|18.7|start of the pre-programme programme|
littlebug|1|5|:o:o|
meathcountysec|3|15|Altogether a much better week than last. Even got an 8 mile LSR in|
DigiJem|4|15|Good week, a good few niggles in the feet but back to normal now|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief|1|3.25|Only got out once mainly due to holidays in Disneyland, Paris|
curraghyid|3|15|started a preprogram and getting used to new runners,oh and about 7 or 8 miles cycling

8ofSpades

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72|1|3|back on the road after 1 week planned off and 1 week unplanned due to sickness - was determined to get out before week was over so did 3 miles late sunday night|
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|13|Really suffered in LSR on Saturday with heat:o|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|7|Did two 3.5 mile runs but with Triathlon yesterday, took two days rest prior to that. Did a 30min cycle but that doesn't count! Did the Triathlon yesterday (that had a 5Km as well).|
OI||||
brophya2007|4|12.5|Was in Spain this week, tough to run in the sun,now exams and holidays are over its time to start training proper|
dublinrunner|3|16.5|A tough week after the week off, hoping it will feel easier this week! will try increase the mileage too!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice|1|3|Wenly.t for a short run to test my calf. Still a bit of pain there. Want to rest it up before the program starts so it's cycling for me for a while and maybe physio if it doesn't go away|
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15| ran home from work 2 evenings (6x2) plus a 3 miler on sat morning plus tag one evening and hillwalking on sun|
michellemuncher|3|14|And I cycled 60 miles through the week.|
Dave_|5|26.5|This was a very tough week. Glad to get it finished but was hoping to gain a bit more confidence that i could run a good half marathon next week. That remains to be seen.|
RayCun|4|18.7|start of the pre-programme programme|
littlebug|1|5|:o:o|
meathcountysec|3|15|Altogether a much better week than last. Even got an 8 mile LSR in|
DigiJem|4|15|Good week, a good few niggles in the feet but back to normal now|
8ofSpades|3 (+ 2 circuit)|10|slowly slowly catchy monkey...building the knee up slowly with a 3k, 6k and 8.5K - day on then day off. Knee is sore but only afterwards. Except for the circuit training after which the knee feels grrrreaaattt...weird|
D Chief|1|3.25|Only got out once mainly due to holidays in Disneyland, Paris|
curraghyid|3|15|started a preprogram and getting used to new runners,oh and about 7 or 8 miles cycling


should we add a total miles column as well as a total miles per week??

RayCun

cheeky and impatient...

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher||||
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem||||
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||


Feel much better today than I did last Sunday. I think my last two races took more out of me than earlier races, possibly because I'm getting better at pushing a consistently fast pace throughout. Anyway, a good week.

rainbow kirby

^ Ta for getting it started, was just about to post it! How has this week been for everyone? 3 weeks now until the 18 week program starts in earnest, looks like most of you are getting nicely settled in

dublinrunner

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher||||
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem||||
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

DigiJem

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher||||
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

michellemuncher

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

Dave_

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

rainbow kirby

^ Nice running! Look after yourself this week now

boccy23

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

RayCun

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||


making the table a little wider

meathcountysec

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug||||
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

littlebug

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug|3|15.6|Just not feeling the running love at the minute:(.|
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

boccy23

RK, a quick question for you.

Do we intend to follow Novice 1 or Novice 2 from Hal Higdon.

Difference seems to be pace runs.

RayCun

RK said she'd be posting the Novice1 plan, I think, same as last year. (I think last year amadeus threw a few interval/tempo/pace sessions in there to mix it up, RK may do the same this year)
But you don't have to follow that plan, I'll be doing Novice2 myself. For as long as I'm able anyway...

rainbow kirby

boccy23 wrote: »

RK, a quick question for you.

Do we intend to follow Novice 1 or Novice 2 from Hal Higdon.

Difference seems to be pace runs.

I'll be posting Novice 1 each week - and if the demand for it is there I will post Novice 2 as well. Novice 2 ramps up slightly more quickly in terms of the long runs, and adds some PMP work, and as such would be more suited to runners with a stronger base. I will throw in a couple of twists to Novice 1 too to keep things interesting

boccy23

Cheers RayCun

Will probably stick with #1. But with some of these pace sessions thrown in.

RayCun

boccy23 wrote: »

Will probably stick with #1. But with some of these pace sessions thrown in.

Higdon has more detailed week-by-week, run-by-run guides to the Novice1 programme. I think in most weeks he picks out the middle run in midweek and says 'do this run faster if you feel like it'. But I think he's trying to avoid scaring people with terminology and targets, so he doesn't say you have to go faster, or how fast.

I prefer to be told something definite, like 'run at marathon pace'.

rofno1

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Good enough week considering workcommitments, 2 short run and an "easy" 9 mile LSR|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug|3|15.6|Just not feeling the running love at the minute:(.|
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

Dothehustle

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Good enough week considering workcommitments, 2 short run and an "easy" 9 mile LSR|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle|3|19|happy with the week got a ten mile lsr in on sat |
beamgirl||| |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug|3|15.6|Just not feeling the running love at the minute:(.|
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

beamgirl

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Good enough week considering workcommitments, 2 short run and an "easy" 9 mile LSR|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle|3|19|happy with the week got a ten mile lsr in on sat |
beamgirl|4|18|including 5k race on sat, finally getting a bit of pace back but havnt ran longer than 6 miles in any session:rolleyes: |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug|3|15.6|Just not feeling the running love at the minute:(.|
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|||

curraghyid

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Good enough week considering workcommitments, 2 short run and an "easy" 9 mile LSR|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle|3|19|happy with the week got a ten mile lsr in on sat |
beamgirl|4|18|including 5k race on sat, finally getting a bit of pace back but havnt ran longer than 6 miles in any session:rolleyes: |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug|3|15.6|Just not feeling the running love at the minute:(.|
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid|4|20|3x fourmiles approx during the week and easy 8 mile saturday felt very good,disaster struck woke up sunday left midsole unbelievable pain ,a little better now hopefully rest willsolve
[/QUOTE]

rainbow kirby

^ If that injury doesn't heal up in the next few days a visit to the physio or a podiatrist might be worthwhile - look after it!

D Chief

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Good enough week considering workcommitments, 2 short run and an "easy" 9 mile LSR|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|2|10|Bad week. Lack of time with work and travel lead to only getting out twice.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner|3|18.5|11miles monday LSR, one interval session and one easy 3miles didnt make 4 sessions this week as planned, but happy enough with it. Pain in right hip,knee and shin, hoping this will go away this week!|
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle|3|19|happy with the week got a ten mile lsr in on sat |
beamgirl|4|18|including 5k race on sat, finally getting a bit of pace back but havnt ran longer than 6 miles in any session:rolleyes: |
michellemuncher|3|17.5|One run was a 4 mile race which took a lot out me, otherwise I feel good. I walked 5 miles, cycled 20m|
Dave_|3|21.3|Including half marathon today in 2:01:33. Happy with that as had pain in shin all week but that was all ok on the day. Just everything else hurts now!|
RayCun|4|20.75|two recovery runs, pace run on Wednesday, and 10 miles on Saturday - my longest run yet. Legs very tired today, but no worrying pains|
littlebug|3|15.6|Just not feeling the running love at the minute:(.|
meathcountysec|4|24.36|A good week generally. A season best in the 5k on Tuesday, mileage/number of runs there or thereabouts. Tinkering with schedule before the heavy stuff kicks in.

|
DigiJem|4|16|Good week overall, got an extra mile in and a nice 10k on Sat|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief|3|12.5|All going to plan until missed out on longer run on Sunday. Kids GAA and Cork v Tipp on TV filled the day, but no run.|
curraghyid|4|20|3x fourmiles approx during the week and easy 8 mile saturday felt very good,disaster struck woke up sunday left midsole unbelievable pain ,a little better now hopefully rest willsolve

la calera

Is this thread/ still open to newbies...before I go and dig out times etc..?

rainbow kirby

la calera wrote: »

Is this thread/ still open to newbies...before I go and dig out times etc..?

Yup! All welcome

la calera

Sign me up please!!!!

Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs? (Date and distance please!)

yes, but have been unable to due to injury since Jan 2009. 5m - 39.05, 10k - 51.04, 10m - 1.32, half m - 1.59.

Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training?

No

How much training do you currently do? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant

Only back twice a week regularly over the past few weeks, but lots of cycling to keep off the foot

What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time?

Finish the race and sub 4.30 would be icing on the cake

How many days a week can you train?

Currently running twice a week but can increase to one other day and one long run at weekends

Why are you running this marathon?

Has been on the cards for years just never got to the start line...

rainbow kirby

How was your week?
Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher||||
Dave_||||
RayCun||||
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem||||
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||


Best of luck to anyone racing this weekend - Cork marathon and relays, Women's Mini-Marathon, or wherever! Let's hope the rain holds off

Discussion question: Do you listen to music when you train? If so, any recommendations, and what do you enjoy?

RayCun

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher||||
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem||||
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Best of luck to anyone racing this weekend - Cork marathon and relays, Women's Mini-Marathon, or wherever! Let's hope the rain holds off

Discussion question: Do you listen to music when you train? If so, any recommendations, and what do you enjoy?

Yeah, good luck to all the racers (but a bit of rain is a great thing!)

On my long runs I always listen to podcasts - the Guardian's Football Weekly, something from iTunes U (there's a really good lecture series about the US Civil War), or Mark Kermode's movie show. If I listen to music I'll speed up to the beat, and I don't want that on an LSR.

Shorter runs I might leave the iPod behind, or show my 90's techno roots - Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Simian Mobile Disco, Orbital, Prodigy, LCD Soundsystem... it's all about the BPM.

michellemuncher

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem||||
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||


I never listen to music while I run, I like to experience fully the environment I am running through, though I love listening to music whilst cycling, which I wouldn't do unless it was safe to do so.

DigiJem

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23||||
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||


Some dance and workout remixes on the faster runs, anything so long as it had a fast beat. Diana Krall, Nina Simone, Norah Jones & similar on the long slow runs...keeps me mellow!

boccy23

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||


No music for me. Rather try and listen to my breathing and the body! May try it for some of the LSRs though. On the longer runs it may be needed.

shazkea

boccy23 wrote: »

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|

I always listen to music on my runs but try not to on the few races I have done as its nice to get into the atmosphere and chat to some other runners.
I would like to get away from depending on music during LSRs - any tips for taking your mind off the fact you are running?

littlebug

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl||||
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|


I never listen to music. I tried once but it just got on my nerves. I prefer to listen to everything around me. Today I stopped mid-run to listen to a cuckoo... something I hadn't heard for years!

Oh and... trying to tell me something RK or is it an omen I added myself back in!

beamgirl

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades||||
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|



I always used to listen to music while running, actually thought I couldnt run without it! but after reading a thread here tried running without it a few weeks ago and actually find I prefer it, havnt ran with music since.

8ofSpades

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec||||
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|



I always listen to music while running.
Current running top 10 in no particular order are:

- Fortunate Son by Creedance Clearwater Revival
- I gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
- Pump It by Black Eyed Peas
- Aint No Rest For The Wicked by Cage The Elephant
- Kids by MGMT
- Hey Ya by Outkast
- Orange Crush by REM
- How Bizarre by OMC
- Time Of Your Life by Green Day
- Clocks by Coldplay

meathcountysec

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|


I listen to the radio on LSRs but only when doing them in an "off road" environment

Dothehustle

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1||||
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle|3|17|A good week generally but working nights ment it was 5 days inbetween runs |
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|


as for the music the odd days i leave it but i usualy have it with me
nothing to listin to but cars passing me where i run

rofno1

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Another nice 9 mile LSR at a 8:45 pace. Felt good doing it so 90 min target for Frank Duffy 10 mile is on!|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_||||
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|


Never listen to music, have to listen for traffic on the back roads where I run. And I find it hard enough to keep a steady pace as it is!

On holidays from Wednesday for 10 days so only short runs until Monday 21st, when the training program starts! Incidently, I like the way it starts with a rest day...;)

Dave_

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Another nice 9 mile LSR at a 8:45 pace. Felt good doing it so 90 min target for Frank Duffy 10 mile is on!|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_|1|3.1|Took a couple of days to recover after the half. Then didnt get out at the weekend at all so a paltry 3 miles complete. Will get back on track this week|
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera||||
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|

la calera

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Another nice 9 mile LSR at a 8:45 pace. Felt good doing it so 90 min target for Frank Duffy 10 mile is on!|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_|1|3.1|Took a couple of days to recover after the half. Then didnt get out at the weekend at all so a paltry 3 miles complete. Will get back on track this week|
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief||||
curraghyid||||
la calera|1|5| Ok, have started which is half the battle. Nice handy jog yesterday, foot a little not 100% happy but rest of me could have gone around again.|
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|
[/QUOTE]

D Chief

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Another nice 9 mile LSR at a 8:45 pace. Felt good doing it so 90 min target for Frank Duffy 10 mile is on!|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
ULStudent||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_|1|3.1|Took a couple of days to recover after the half. Then didnt get out at the weekend at all so a paltry 3 miles complete. Will get back on track this week|
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief|4|16.5|I am in Mexico on work trip this week. Brought the runners. Did run at home on Tuesday, on treadmill in hotel Thursday evening, in park in Mexico City on Saturday and then did 3 miles in 40 degrees heat yesterday. Was tough going in that heat. Treadmill would have been better option but I wanted to see what it would be like.|
curraghyid||||
la calera|1|5| Ok, have started which is half the battle. Nice handy jog yesterday, foot a little not 100% happy but rest of me could have gone around again.|
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|


I do almost always listen to music when I run. Listen to a mix of stuff, mostly my favourite music, 80s, Beatles, Springsteen, Irish rock, ballads and traditional and selection of other stuff. Sometimes though, especially if I am somewhere unfamiliar, I run without music.

I seem to have lost my ipod shuffle on this trip. I'm sure I packed it but when I unpacked there was my headphones and headphone adapter but no ipod shuffle attached. Unless I somehow mislaid it in the hour or so between my run on Tuesday night and packing, I fear it is gone.

metamorphosis

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Another nice 9 mile LSR at a 8:45 pace. Felt good doing it so 90 min target for Frank Duffy 10 mile is on!|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007||||
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_|1|3.1|Took a couple of days to recover after the half. Then didnt get out at the weekend at all so a paltry 3 miles complete. Will get back on track this week|
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief|4|16.5|I am in Mexico on work trip this week. Brought the runners. Did run at home on Tuesday, on treadmill in hotel Thursday evening, in park in Mexico City on Saturday and then did 3 miles in 40 degrees heat yesterday. Was tough going in that heat. Treadmill would have been better option but I wanted to see what it would be like.|
curraghyid||||
la calera|1|5| Ok, have started which is half the battle. Nice handy jog yesterday, foot a little not 100% happy but rest of me could have gone around again.|
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|


I removed myself seen as i have done Dublin before and looking to improve last years time.

Good luck to all in training - ill be popping in to see how everyone is getting on.

brophya2007

Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This week|Comments
William72||||
wicklowwonder||||
rofno1|3|17|Another nice 9 mile LSR at a 8:45 pace. Felt good doing it so 90 min target for Frank Duffy 10 mile is on!|
pab_lowe||||
elvis jones||||
boccy23|3|14 Miles|Tapered later in the week and did the Tri-Athy today - So another 5Km in there plus the swim and run! 1:30 for all so happy days. 27 mins for the 5Km as well.|
OI||||
brophya2007|3|11|Finding it hard to get motivated at the moment. Only 3 runs but got in a round of golf as well.|
dublinrunner||||
southofnowhere||||
robandpatrice||||
dothehustle||||
beamgirl|3|15|6 x 2 and 3 x 1 still havnt gotten round to a LSR, 8 miles planned for tomorrow|
michellemuncher|2|8m|I cut back in preparation for the womens 10k tomorrow. Unfortunately I feel a bit sick today so not sure if I will be able to run at all. I didn't cut back on the cycling - 65 miles!|
Dave_|1|3.1|Took a couple of days to recover after the half. Then didnt get out at the weekend at all so a paltry 3 miles complete. Will get back on track this week|
RayCun|4|24.5|half-marathon distance for my LSR! now for a rest week...|
littlebug|4|16|finally enjoying running again|
meathcountysec|0|0|Got a drastic gastric bug that floored me for 3 days|
DigiJem|3|10|Ok week, no weekend long run because of mini marathon|
8ofSpades|2 + circuit|9.5|Amphibian King in Bray sorted me out with new runners. First time I ever got a proper pair of runners with gait analysis etc. What a difference they make. First time running where the knee felt perfect afterwards since the GIR! |
D Chief|4|16.5|I am in Mexico on work trip this week. Brought the runners. Did run at home on Tuesday, on treadmill in hotel Thursday evening, in park in Mexico City on Saturday and then did 3 miles in 40 degrees heat yesterday. Was tough going in that heat. Treadmill would have been better option but I wanted to see what it would be like.|
curraghyid||||
la calera|1|5| Ok, have started which is half the battle. Nice handy jog yesterday, foot a little not 100% happy but rest of me could have gone around again.|
Shazkea|2|7|Not a great week, back from the hiking holiday midweek and found it hard to get into running again. Hopefully the mini marathon tomorrow will give me some motivation again although I am not holding my breath for a good time in that crowd!|

ilovetorun

Hi there! Can I join the gang or is it too late?

Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs?
Running for the past 2 years or so, not too seriously though, PBs are 10km:50 mins and half marathon:1hr:55

Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training?
No

How much training do you currently do? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant
Run 4 nights midweek, between 6/8/10km and a longer run over the weekend of about 12/13/14km
I walk during my lunch hour as well but thats just to get out of the office!

What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time?
Not sure what time is even possible really, 4.5hrs??

How many days a week can you train?
5 days a week

Why are you running this marathon?
I would love to prove to myself that I am capable of completing the marathon. I only registered for it last week as I thought if I kept on putting it on the long finger that I might just talk myself out of it:) so DCM here I come!!

rainbow kirby

Welcome, of course it's not too late

Curl52

I just started my official training schedule for DCM so looking to join in with you guys

Have you raced before? If so what are your PBs?
Running for the past 3 years PB for 10km: 49.12 (just Monday at the Mini Marathon. Have done a good few 10ks but nothing longer

Do you still need to take walk breaks in your training?
No

How much training do you currently do? Distances, how many days a week, cross training - whatever you think is relevant
4 sessions a week, train with a club twice a week, one night for interval and the second longer distance at a race pace. Other two sessions do between 6 and 12km. Will be starting to increase millage soon.

What do you want to achieve? Dream finishing time and realistic finishing time?
I'm thinking 4.15ish, will know closer to the time.

How many days a week can you train?
5 days a week

Why are you running this marathon?
It's definitely a box that has to be ticked and I've been training consistently for the last couple of years so feel it has to be done. Plus my Dad has ran 25 marathons so he's my inspiration!

shazkea

I'm just curious about people's opinions on signing up for races during the training schedule (say 5kms or 10kms)? I have signed up for the Adidas race series but should I look at signing up for more to get race/run experience or stick to the training schedule as races would interfere with my LSR's?

Cheers...

RayCun

I was reading Bob Glover's Runners' Handbook, and he says you shouldn't race too often - no more than twice a month, and even that is not ideal. Racing is harder than running, and if you race too often you'll overstrain yourself and detract from training.

That said, I'm down for the three race series runs, plan to do the 6.5k at Jame's hospital next month, and every time a new, local race comes up I think, "ooh, I bet I could get a PB in that..."