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

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    #2822
    ilovetorun
    Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭ilovetorun


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||285.4||
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|||314||
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|||278.8|)|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|||585.64||
    Perkina3||| 500| |
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    #2823
    BrokenMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭BrokenMan


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||285.4||
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|||314||
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|||278.8|)|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3||| 500| |


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    #2824
    DigiJem
    Registered Users Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭DigiJem


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||285.4||
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|||278.8|)|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3||| 500| |


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    #2825
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|||285.4||
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3||| 500| |


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    #2826
    William72
    Registered Users Posts: 304 ✭✭William72


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3||| 500| |

    Actually did last weeks 20 on Monday so only did 3 other runs this week. Happy enough with the midweeks but for second week in a row the LSR was done after a night out - really doesn't work for me so happy that the social life will be taking a back seat now until after DCM. Other than that all is good - no taper madness to report... (yet..?) just looking forward to it now.


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    #2827
    JEmily
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭JEmily


    marrona wrote: »
    this brandy and Bailey's? is it together? in the one glass? like a giant baby Guinness?

    Yep it's also called a belfast bomber. Meausre of brandy and a measure of baileys with ice. Lovely first drink of the night, leaves you feeling like your sooo chilled out and relaxed. A good pick me up.

    DO NOT DRINK MORE THAN 3 OR YOU WON'T REMEMBER THE NIGHT;)


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    #2828
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    I have visions of us all getting a celebratory round of belfast bombers in after the marathon, and dropping unconscious 6.3 seconds later


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    #2829
    Perkina3
    Registered Users Posts: 570 ✭✭✭Perkina3


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3|2|16| 500|only 2 runs this week. Still feeling tired. Ran a 10 km in a new PB of 45.29 and then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good :D...Good mrelaxing week. Will up the milage to bout 25 this week |


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    #2830
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    JEmily wrote: »

    DO NOT DRINK MORE THAN 3 OR YOU WON'T REMEMBER THE NIGHT;)

    The seasoned campaigner speaks. :D


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    #2831
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    Perkina3 wrote: »
    then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good

    You're supposed to run your LSR's Long and Slow, it's about time on your feet and not breaking records dude. How are the runners?


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    #2832
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|4|26.90|563.53|Had kept myself occupied with thoughts of the weekend's cross country race. Nothing to distract me from the madness now.|
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3|2|16| 500|only 2 runs this week. Still feeling tired. Ran a 10 km in a new PB of 45.29 and then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good :D...Good mrelaxing week. Will up the milage to bout 25 this week |


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    #2833
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|4|26.90|563.53|Had kept myself occupied with thoughts of the weekend's cross country race. Nothing to distract me from the madness now.|
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily|||245||
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3|2|16| 500|only 2 runs this week. Still feeling tired. Ran a 10 km in a new PB of 45.29 and then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good :D...Good mrelaxing week. Will up the milage to bout 25 this week |


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    #2834
    JEmily
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭JEmily


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|||536.63||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily||16|261|Felt exhausted on 5 miler Friday, so decided to leave lsr to tonight, hoping my legs perk up a bit|
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3|2|16| 500|only 2 runs this week. Still feeling tired. Ran a 10 km in a new PB of 45.29 and then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good :D...Good mrelaxing week. Will up the milage to bout 25 this week |


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    #2835
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|4|26.90|563.53||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|||418||
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily||16|261|Felt exhausted on 5 miler Friday, so decided to leave lsr to tonight, hoping my legs perk up a bit|
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3|2|16| 500|only 2 runs this week. Still feeling tired. Ran a 10 km in a new PB of 45.29 and then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good :D...Good mrelaxing week. Will up the milage to bout 25 this week |


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    #2836
    pistol_75
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    Is there anybody at this stage injury free or without niggles?

    Went to the physio last Monday and he sorted out the pain in my heel (tight calf) and worked on the quad muscle for the niggle in my knee. He also told me to rest till Thursday and do 3 miles and then do 7 on saturday which I did. Knee is still a bit niggly but am going back to him today.

    He completed an Ironman a few months ago and he was saying the important thing was to get to the start fit and fresh and the fact I had gotten in an 18.5 mile run I would be fine.

    Just like people have mentioned before is it hard not to feel like a caged animal when you are told not to run or ease off.


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    #2837
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    I think Digger is unscathed, hang in there all you need do is maintain your fitness for the next 13 days :eek::eek::eek::eek:


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    #2838
    marrona
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭marrona


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    Is there anybody at this stage injury free or without niggles?

    me:D - chafing is my only problem thankfully. giving up GAA training for next fortnight for fear of getting a kick to my precious ankles :)


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    #2839
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    To bump up the subject - Does it suit everyone to link up at 2:30 on the Saturday at the Expo beside the pacers stand?


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    #2840
    James Howlett
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    Is there anybody at this stage injury free or without niggles?

    (stands around nervously so as not to tempt fate)


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    #2841
    Perkina3
    Registered Users Posts: 570 ✭✭✭Perkina3


    James Howlett wrote: »
    (stands around nervously so as not to tempt fate)

    Seconded.... My hamstrings are tight but no actual injuries..... 14.30 by the pacers stand is fine

    *crosses fingers he doesn't get lost or lose his bottle and run away screaming like a little girl


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    #2842
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    Great, let's all go out and get locked :D


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    #2843
    James Howlett
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    Name|Sessions Completed|Total Miles This Week|Total Mileage To Date|Comments
    William72|3|25.2|310.6|Great 8 mile on Friday, other than that just getting the miles in|
    The Wexican|||328||
    rofno1|||261||
    boccy23|||343||
    brophya2007|||379.4||
    beamgirl|||274||
    michellemuncher|||258||
    RayCun|4|30.24|497.3|taking it easy now, and going to physio this evening to hammer out the last few aches and pains|
    littlebug| ||373.2||
    meathcountysec|4|26.90|563.53||
    DigiJem|3|25|339|Sluggish midweek runs, but nice LSR.|
    D Chief|||323||
    digger2d2|||428||
    Curl52|||464||
    ilovetorun |4|26|366|The madness has started for me :( OBSESSING about every aspect of the marathon. Restless nights and awake very early in the mornings :(|
    James Howlett|4|32|450|My running felt better this week and the lower milage is really welcome at this stage.|
    RallyRunner|||381.1||
    corked| | |273.65| |
    Milosh|||393||
    RubyK|4|34.15|507.69|The madness begins.|
    The_Dazzler|||||
    JEmily||16|261|Felt exhausted on 5 miler Friday, so decided to leave lsr to tonight, hoping my legs perk up a bit|
    Mrslow|4|29|307.8|Taper madness is here :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:|
    Agent J|||139| |
    mprop||||one marathon isn't enough for this guy:eek:|
    Lad GAGA|||c466||
    BrokenMan|5|35.75|621.39|last reasonably hard week done. Serious taper mode now. Time for a last massage as well|
    Perkina3|2|16| 500|only 2 runs this week. Still feeling tired. Ran a 10 km in a new PB of 45.29 and then went into my LSR and smashed my PB by 10 minutes in my 10 mile run...Finished it in 75 mins with gas in the tank. Also did it in new runners which left me with a bloody toe but otherwise feeling good :D...Good mrelaxing week. Will up the milage to bout 25 this week |


    William 72 I'm hot on your heels over in the 1000mile challenge thread, I might have to add a few extra miles on the 25th October to try and close that gap:)


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    #2844
    JEmily
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭JEmily


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    Is there anybody at this stage injury free or without niggles?

    Went to the physio last Monday and he sorted out the pain in my heel (tight calf) and worked on the quad muscle for the niggle in my knee. He also told me to rest till Thursday and do 3 miles and then do 7 on saturday which I did. Knee is still a bit niggly but am going back to him today.

    He completed an Ironman a few months ago and he was saying the important thing was to get to the start fit and fresh and the fact I had gotten in an 18.5 mile run I would be fine.

    Just like people have mentioned before is it hard not to feel like a caged animal when you are told not to run or ease off.

    Same as what my physio said last week to me. The hard work is done, just tick by now, no pressure or fast runs. Just keep yourself in tip top condition now.

    I'm suffering with tight calfs still a bit, now blister from going back to old runners. But i suppose i'm still standing so all is good *tip wood*


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    mprop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭mprop


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    Is there anybody at this stage injury free or without niggles?

    Went to the physio last Monday and he sorted out the pain in my heel (tight calf) and worked on the quad muscle for the niggle in my knee. He also told me to rest till Thursday and do 3 miles and then do 7 on saturday which I did. Knee is still a bit niggly but am going back to him today. So in the month before the marathon (apart from GFW and Kili) I did three runs. If you are fit and you keep a positive head, you will make it. Just wait till you get to the marathon and look at the people around you that are doing it - people who look like a three year old running, people who you would think overweight, people who from mile one sound like a deisil engine. You are fit, you have put in the miles. On the day the adreniline will get you through.

    He completed an Ironman a few months ago and he was saying the important thing was to get to the start fit and fresh and the fact I had gotten in an 18.5 mile run I would be fine.

    Just like people have mentioned before is it hard not to feel like a caged animal when you are told not to run or ease off.


    Hey,

    I can confirm that. I did a 24km run in August, then did Gael Force, too tired to train for a week after it, did a few runs (max 16km) then did Kilimanjaro for a week, then came back, too tired to train for a week, did a 13km run then stopped, did an 8km run three days ago and did the marathon yesterday.

    It was weird running past 24km and thinking "this is the furthest I have ever gone" but on the day, there is so much around you to keep you going.

    I started to walk at mile 22 because it was so hot, the sun was beating down on me and I could not cool down. A guy (spectator) saw this and started shouting "I have been there before dude, its all in your head, the race is already finished for you, you just gotta get to the end", with that I started running again (with a grimace!) and he started running along side me and giving words of encouragement!

    Thank you to that guy.

    Big tip - write your name on your shirt. I didnt think it would give me much of a kick but it did.


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    #2846
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    If anyone wants a lead on a T shirt printer give me a shout, I have a contact who's cheap and cheerful and does quality work.


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    James Howlett
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    mprop wrote: »
    Big tip - write your name on your shirt. I didnt think it would give me much of a kick but it did.

    maybe my opinion on this will change after the marathon but I dunno about this particular idea...


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    Perkina3
    Registered Users Posts: 570 ✭✭✭Perkina3


    Anyone know where I can get a cheap compression shirt?? Need to get one to stop all the chaffing!!! I will get that done on my back.... Mr. Slow a PM please! ?:P


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    #2849
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    James Howlett wrote: »
    maybe my opinion on this will change after the marathon but I dunno about this particular idea...

    Put a funny name on the front that means something to you.

    Something like I.P. Freely:D or Ulick something or other :rolleyes:


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    #2850
    mprop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭mprop


    This will give you an idea!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPcNqfK2Nv4


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    Izoard
    Registered Users Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭Izoard


    mprop wrote: »
    Big tip - write your name on your shirt. I didnt think it would give me much of a kick but it did.

    +1
    But bin the iPod, so you can hear (& thank) people who are yelling for you:)


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