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12 weeks of DCM training (sub 3 attempt)
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Fri 15th Oct
Had to take a rest day. My groin/upper leg area was killing me :rolleyes: No need to force it.
Sat 16th Oct
6.2m easy
Sun 17th Oct
13m with last 3m at PMP: 6:43/6:52/6:48
Going up a short but steep hill today I was just thinking of how easy it felt compared to a few weeks ago. I guy on a road bike came behind me (country road) and said to me how strong I looked and asked me not to overtake him as that would be embaressing. He was dragging a bike up it but I could have taken him easily
. Had a great chat for a couple of mile.
Have a couple of injuries now....not taper madness I'm afraid. Physio and massage on Wednesday. Plan is still to stick to sub 3 pacer.0 -
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Thanks very much for the comments. RQ, I hate lemsip. I have this stuff called Niquil that I got from the states. You take a wee shot of it and within 10 minutes its hard to stay awake. Great stuff. Thanks again
Don't think I'll be sticking to the sub3 pacer as planned. I need to run this thing at my own pace now.
Now don't start thinking this is me giving up and not being mentally strong but I'm thinking of getting to half way at 3:05 pace (7:03m/m). The first half is tougher (hills wise) and there is a good few miles from half way to pick up time...if I can. Thing is 3:05 might be even too hard so I gotta see how I feel.
I'd love 3:05 and have made that my target now. Now if 3:05 pace feels too easy and at mile 5, thats obvious, I'll adjust. If its too hard, I'll adjust. I know what 3hr marathon pace should feel like so thats the craic.
Last xmas I had a similar sickness and a week later ran a 10m PB. Granted I was always going to pb at the time but I ran it strong.
Bug has gone (weakness/scuts) and the cold/man flu is still with me but that too is lifting. I'll definitely be able to run tomorrow (4m) which will probably feel sweaty but I'll take it handy until Monday and give it 100%. I have loads of support out on the course which is really cool and I can't wait for it. Its such a great race this one.0 -
misty floyd wrote: »Thanks very much for the comments. RQ, I hate lemsip. I have this stuff called Niquil that I got from the states. You take a wee shot of it and within 10 minutes its hard to stay awake. Great stuff. Thanks again
Don't think I'll be sticking to the sub3 pacer as planned. I need to run this thing at my own pace now.
Now don't start thinking this is me giving up and not being mentally strong but I'm thinking of getting to half way at 3:05 pace (7:03m/m). The first half is tougher (hills wise) and there is a good few miles from half way to pick up time...if I can. Thing is 3:05 might be even too hard so I gotta see how I feel.
I'd love 3:05 and have made that my target now. Now if 3:05 pace feels too easy and at mile 5, thats obvious, I'll adjust. If its too hard, I'll adjust. I know what 3hr marathon pace should feel like so thats the craic.
Last xmas I had a similar sickness and a week later ran a 10m PB. Granted I was always going to pb at the time but I ran it strong.
Bug has gone (weakness/scuts) and the cold/man flu is still with me but that too is lifting. I'll definitely be able to run tomorrow (4m) which will probably feel sweaty but I'll take it handy until Monday and give it 100%. I have loads of support out on the course which is really cool and I can't wait for it. Its such a great race this one.
fair play to ya misty, it takes b*lls to say that at this stage....but i would say you should stand on the line with us anyway man! you have trained alongside us(virtually anyway
) so you might as well start with us.....bit on banter for the 1st mile which will prob be 6:5X+ anyway due to conjestion.... 0 -
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fair play to ya misty, it takes b*lls to say that at this stage....but i would say you should stand on the line with us anyway man! you have trained alongside us(virtually anyway
ha sub 3 comrades. Not sure about being brave, sure I've basically dropped my original target time. I'll start there alright. The first mile, unless we are at the very start will be 7:2? at least surely. Will be on the look out for Speedy so keep an eye open for us.Hey Misty, I'm planning on starting with sub 3 group but and will run at 7:05 mile pace if its any use to ya. I'll be glad of the company as I watch those sub 3 balloons drift slowly into the distance.
PS any other 3:05 hopefuls are more than welcome too !!!!
Cheers Elfoyzer, sounds like a plan. 7:05 until mile 5/6 for me and make up my mind then. So the company would be great until there. I can't breath through my nose right now so conversation might be a bit crap should be over the worst of the snots by Monday...I hope.RacoonQueen wrote: »Good to hear it's lifting, you'll be fine by Monday and be having a rethink on starting slower. You've made incredible gains since DCM last year, don't make any decisions on adjusting your goal yet. You don't want to start too slow and have too much time to make up if you're fine by Monday. See how you're feeling by Sunday, you've worked too hard to not start with the 3hr guys.
Plus, there's always Barcelona in March! :pac:
Cheers RQ. Its ok, I've let go of the sub3 (but not really). No seriously, I know where I'm at and the idea of labouring a 1:30 first half is not the right thing. I just know it. But like I said, if at mile 5/6 things are feeling great well then its catch the ballons (around 1minute ahead?) over the next 21 miles......catch them just before the line, arms raised, sub 3*, goosebumps, tears of joy, beers, get sick, more beer, wet myself, sleep
Barca in March, now I'd be into that big time but I'm getting married in Feb and a longish holiday in Thailand. I much prefare training during the spring/winter so Spring 2012 for me. Have started thinking about ultra's....just thinking mind. See ya Monday and thanks. By the way, are you running it or what? You don't seem to be committing, you're doing it right? Nice to not really give a sh!t. That way you'll enjoy it.
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misty floyd wrote: »Cheers RQ. Its ok, I've let go of the sub3 (but not really). No seriously, I know where I'm at and the idea of labouring a 1:30 first half is not the right thing. I just know it. But like I said, if at mile 5/6 things are feeling great well then its catch the ballons (around 1minute ahead?) over the next 21 miles......catch them just before the line, arms raised, sub 3*, goosebumps, tears of joy, beers, get sick, more beer, wet myself, sleep
Barca in March, now I'd be into that big time but I'm getting married in Feb and a longish holiday in Thailand. I much prefare training during the spring/winter so Spring 2012 for me. Have started thinking about ultra's....just thinking mind. See ya Monday and thanks. By the way, are you running it or what? You don't seem to be committing, you're doing it right? Nice to not really give a sh!t. That way you'll enjoy it.
*or sub 3:05
Surprise her with a second honeymoon.
No decision made yet, will pick up my number etc etc and probably decide on Sunday or see if I can get out of bed on Monday morning, I might just turn off the alarm and laugh at you all. I'll treat the weekend as if I am running but I'll only do it if it feels right.0 -
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RacoonQueen wrote: »Surprise her with a second honeymoon.
No decision made yet, will pick up my number etc etc and probably decide on Sunday or see if I can get out of bed on Monday morning, I might just turn off the alarm and laugh at you all. I'll treat the weekend as if I am running but I'll only do it if it feels right.
You are doing it. You'll appreciate the pints more. nom nom nomWhats the story dude are we meeting up with the other folks from boards post race? Barring any unforseen trips in a wheelchair that is.......
Really wanna do that. The lads in the club are going to the gingerman...I think its called that but I would love to pop out to Grattans (or whatever its called) too. Thing is my family, their kids and some of the lads are heading in (well Niall and Flan anyway) also. Don't think I'll be heading home after the race though. Stay in town, baby wipe shower. Feck it.
re the wheelchair You'll always have that image of me. Worse again was that it was one of those WWII wheelchairs with the four wheels being the same small size. It was more a trolley wheelchair. The state of me in it. 0 -
misty floyd wrote: »You are doing it. You'll appreciate the pints more. nom nom nom
Really wanna do that. The lads in the club are going to the gingerman...I think its called that but I would love to pop out to Grattans (or whatever its called) too. Thing is my family, their kids and some of the lads are heading in (well Niall and Flan anyway) also. Don't think I'll be heading home after the race though. Stay in town, baby wipe shower. Feck it.
re the wheelchair You'll always have that image of me. Worse again was that it was one of those WWII wheelchairs with the four wheels being the same small size. It was more a trolley wheelchair. The state of me in it.
Sure listen I'll see you at the finish anyway. I'd like to see Niall and gar, havent seen them in ages.0 -
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