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My Connemarathon half training diary
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Shoegal, Im the same took almost 37 mins for 5K when I got out for my run yesterday. But I just took some comfort in the fact I could still do it. Only started in May and so was worried that 2 wks with 1 run and couple gym sessions may not be enough to keep the fitness up. Dont stress about it, just keep thinking of the training now for the half in April...as someone mentioned it is 16 weeks away!!:eek:
Is there something specific wrong with your ankle? Maybe it was those wellies....;)
Aaaagghhh!!! 16 weeks away?! And even less than that now since you wrote that! I'm not liking the sound of that, the half is beginning to seem like an impossible dream right now! :eek:
Unfortunately I can't blame the wellies for my dodgy ankle
I hurt it seven years ago in a little incident involving 5-inch stilettos, too much vodka and some badly-lit Greek nightclub stairs... :rolleyes: The physio said I damaged some ligament or something and it occasionally gives me a bit of bother. But sure it's not the end of the world! 0 -
Haven't been on here for ages! I haven't been running because of the snow and I'm ashamed to admit I've been slacking off on the exercise dvd as well - Bad Shoegal!! I'll be back to square one if I keep this up!
I'm starting to get very freaked out now about the Conn half and really doubting that I'll be able for it. But there's no point sitting here worrying about it. I'm going to have a look at some training plans and see if they'll fit into the time available, and then hopefully get up and running again if this snow would ever be so kind as to disappear!!
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Haven't been on here for ages! I haven't been running because of the snow and I'm ashamed to admit I've been slacking off on the exercise dvd as well - Bad Shoegal!! I'll be back to square one if I keep this up!
I'm starting to get very freaked out now about the Conn half and really doubting that I'll be able for it. But there's no point sitting here worrying about it. I'm going to have a look at some training plans and see if they'll fit into the time available, and then hopefully get up and running again if this snow would ever be so kind as to disappear!!
The Hal Higdon Half Marathon Novice plan is 12 weeks long, meaning you can start it around 16th January. You'll be grand!0 -
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At this stage I am hopeful to do it but as it is my first half I just really want to finish and if I have to do a little walking (esp on the hills now that my ankle is playing up) that is not end of the world for me.:)
I feel exactly the same way. I just want to finish too, and preferably not last or in an ambulance! My brother ran it last year and keeps telling me how tough he found it, and he was very fit beforehand. But I don't care about bettering his time (partly because I wouldn't be able to in a blue fit!) - I just want to get round it, walking if I have to, and get that medal and snazzy t-shirt! 0 -
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Well bless me Training Log, for I have sinned. It's been a week since my last run. Okay, some of that gap was due to the snow, which then turned to ice, blah blah, excuses excuses, but mostly it's due to laziness and not feeling particularly inclined towards running.
Anyhoo. I went out again this afternoon and it was okay. I was aiming for 3 miles, cos I know my fitness has slipped big time and didn't want to aim too high and be disappointed. And so that I didn't get a crick in my neck from obsessively checking my garmin every five seconds I had devised a little plan. I measured the distance of one 'lap' (yep, I'm still running up and down the lane
) and then I worked out how many of those I'd need to do to make up 3 miles and said I wouldn't look at the watch again until I'd done all the laps.
So away I went and was feeling fine, was running along with a big smug head on me as I approached the final laps, thinking 'God, this is easy! Maybe I'll go for the 4 miles seeing as this isn't taking a flinch out of me!' But when I looked at my watch after doing all the laps, it was only 2.3 miles. Yes, once again my complete inability to count let me down. :mad:
So after coming back to earth with a bump I decided to throw my rattle out of the pram and I whinged to myself the whole rest of the run and convinced myself I hated it. It wasn't that bad in actual fact. In the end I did 3.2 miles in 36 minutes. I believe I was overtaken by a passing snail at one point.
But anyway. My goals for the rest of the week are:
1. To look properly at that Hal Higdon plan Micilin Muc recommended and actually start following it, and
2. To go for a run IN PUBLIC (gasp!) with my friend at the weekend. I have to stop feeling self-conscious when I'm running with other people.
That's the plan anyhow! No excuses!0 -
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So after coming back to earth with a bump I decided to throw my rattle out of the pram and I whinged to myself the whole rest of the run and convinced myself I hated it. It wasn't that bad in actual fact. In the end I did 3.2 miles in 36 minutes. I believe I was overtaken by a passing snail at one point.
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That snail was obviously making it's way away from me (I was far behind it!)
I had a similar run (although slower) and a throwing of said rattle from the pram on Sunday so do not feel lonely!!!!
We WILL get to Connemara!!0 -
That snail was obviously making it's way away from me (I was far behind it!)
I had a similar run (although slower) and a throwing of said rattle from the pram on Sunday so do not feel lonely!!!!
We WILL get to Connemara!!
LOL! Next time I see that snail I'll stamp on it so it stops making us feel bad! Damn speedy gastropods
I agree we will make it to Connemara; however I may well make it there as a spectator YET AGAIN, standing there cheering on the runners... I'll make a banner for you and wave it from the sidelines! :pac:0 -
[HTML][/HTML]LOL! Next time I see that snail I'll stamp on it so it stops making us feel bad! Damn speedy gastropods
I agree we will make it to Connemara; however I may well make it there as a spectator YET AGAIN, standing there cheering on the runners... I'll make a banner for you and wave it from the sidelines! :pac:
You will NOT be there as a spectator. If I can do it anyone can!! We need to stand up to these snails and show them what we are made of.:D0 -
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[HTML][/HTML]I really need to get my mileage up though...
Need a plan?
I was just not feeling it last week and a number of more experienced (and sensible!:p) people pointed out the need for a plan. So am following Hidgeon Half Marathon Novice plan from today...12 weeks ..brings me right up to C day! http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm
I am still slow as a....wet weekend/snail/Monday in work.....but at least I am a woman with a plan!!!(makes me feel better anyway!!) 0 -
Just thought I'd come back on here for an update. It looks like Connemara is out the window for me now. After my last run I got the flu and was in bits for a week, then on my first run out after that I fell badly and sprained my dodgy right ankle. I had to go to A&E and get it strapped up and it's still too sore to even walk properly on, never mind running.
So I'm resigned to the fact that I won't be doing the half this year. I'll see if I can defer until next year. So gutted.
Good luck to everyone with their training, hope you all stay injury-free! 0 -
Just thought I'd come back on here for an update. It looks like Connemara is out the window for me now. After my last run I got the flu and was in bits for a week, then on my first run out after that I fell badly and sprained my dodgy right ankle. I had to go to A&E and get it strapped up and it's still too sore to even walk properly on, never mind running.
So I'm resigned to the fact that I won't be doing the half this year. I'll see if I can defer until next year. So gutted.
Good luck to everyone with their training, hope you all stay injury-free!
What a shame, a bad run of luck for you. Hope you're not too disappointed, there's always next year.0 -
[HTML][/HTML]Just thought I'd come back on here for an update. It looks like Connemara is out the window for me now. After my last run I got the flu and was in bits for a week, then on my first run out after that I fell badly and sprained my dodgy right ankle. I had to go to A&E and get it strapped up and it's still too sore to even walk properly on, never mind running.
So I'm resigned to the fact that I won't be doing the half this year. I'll see if I can defer until next year. So gutted.
Good luck to everyone with their training, hope you all stay injury-free!
Oh no that is bad luck! You will just have to get a new goal for when you are back able to run...dublin half?
Either way take care and look after yourself.0 -
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Thanks guys for the replies and sympathy
Holly - I'm not too disappointed, I've just accepted it now. Like you say, there's always next year!
Maria - funny I was thinking I must get another goal lined up to make sure I keep up this running lark! I'll have a look at the Dublin half alright. Good luck with your training, hope you kick a*s at Connemara! I'll still be keeping an eye on your progress...
Rainbow Kirby - Thanks for the info about deferring, I'll check that out. Hope your ankle gets better soon! 0 -
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