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jcsmum

Sunday, headed over to the park for 10 while other people were sleeping off hangovers! Was feeling a bit sorry for myself if I'm honest at the thoughts of 2 solitary running hours in the rain and wind. But I just got on with it and after a few miles, I was into a nice rhythm.

A trip back to the car at 8 miles for a gel and a drink and off I went again. I did another 4.5 miles and arrived at the car park again where I met with meno, aimman, chinquetti and Brian. I was planning an LSR of 16 miles, but Brian took us on a lovely 6 mile loop so I ended up doing 18.5

I would have to say that I really enjoyed yesterday's run. I felt I could have kept on running. Love that!

18.5 miles 2:53, pace of 9:23

RubyK

Great going on the 18.5 miles. You are going to sail through DCM training

shazkea

jcsmum wrote: »

Thursday/Friday Rest days

Saturday, headed over to the park to cheer on fellow boardsies in the 5miler. I didn't enjoy this race last year and just not a big fan of 5k or 5 milers so I decided to sit this one out. Met Shaz on the kyber and we did our best to be super enthusiastic 'cheerleaders'. It didn't go to plan as we missed some people, scared other people and destroyed other people's 'stalking' activities (right digger?!). All in all we had a good laugh. It was nice also to get to see the inside of Ryans at last.
To be honest, I know I said I didn't like the shorter races, but I'm not sure I want to be a spectator again. :rolleyes::)

Saturday pm 5 uneventful miles between the showers.

You won't be joining me for the ten miler then

pistol_75

Whats your plan for LSR distance this week? Have to do mine on Sunday if your interested?

jcsmum

pistol_75 wrote: »

Whats your plan for LSR distance this week? Have to do mine on Sunday if your interested?

I'd prefer to do mine on Saturday. Get it out of the way.

pistol_75

jcsmum wrote: »

I'd prefer to do mine on Saturday. Get it out of the way.

I know I much prefer Saturday but in Galway on Fri night so needs must for this week

I'll be back to Saturdays from next week anyway.

Nules10

jcsmum wrote: »

I'd prefer to do mine on Saturday. Get it out of the way.

Come with me on Saturday although i am probably going a bit too slow

jcsmum

5 nice brisk miles at 6:30 this morning. I wish I had the resolve to get up at this time more mornings, I feel great now.

Mr Slow

jcsmum wrote: »

5 nice brisk miles at 6:30

That'd give you a lightening 5k

jcsmum

Mr Slow wrote: »

That'd give you a lightening 5k

jcsmum

5 early morning miles today before work. I love this running before work, pity I have to head out so early though. I'm beat now.

Nules10

jcsmum wrote: »

5 early morning miles today before work. I love this running before work, pity I have to head out so early though. I'm beat now.

Good on ya for getting up early and going out i just cannot do it. I would run at 12 at night rather than the morning well maybe not 12

metamorphosis

Mail!

jcsmum

Met Nules10 and Angela in the park at 9am on Saturday. Was pushed for time so did 13.5 miles instead of a planned 16. A nice easy paced run, great company, lovely morning... what more could one ask for.

3 recovery miles on Sunday. Uneventful.

5.5 miles this morning at 6.30am. Gorgeous morning. Was under a bit of pressure to be home at a particular time, so that kept my pace up.

dolliemix

Very impressed with your training!

Mr Slow

dolliemix wrote: »

Very impressed with your training!

But none of us are surprised

jcsmum

4 miles, pace of 8:30 yesterday.

Emer911

jcsmum wrote: »

4 miles, pace of 8:30 yesterday.

You're fairly flying it these days! Savage running form.
What's your goal time for DCM?

jcsmum

Emer911 wrote: »

You're fairly flying it these days! Savage running form.
What's your goal time for DCM?

Thanks Emer. My goal is sub 4.

jcsmum

Time to log a few runs.

Friday
6 miles, just slightly under 9 min mile pace. This run was horrible, the legs felt so tight and sore. Was worried I wouldn't be up for running Saturday's LSR.

Saturday
Met the gang in the park. 16 miles. Really enjoyed this. Am actually really enjoying the LSRs and I seem really able to keep up and keep going. Long may it continue.

Monday
6 miles on Monday morning. Left the house at 8:30 and it was eerily quiet around our way. Again 9 min mile pace. This felt really good.

Mr Slow

jcsmum wrote: »

Am actually really enjoying the LSRs and I seem really able to keep up and keep going. Long may it continue

There's a tone of surprise here from the woman who ran 5 x 20 milers for Cork?

jcsmum

Mr Slow wrote: »

There's a tone of surprise here from the woman who ran 5 x 20 milers for Cork?

Yeah but I wouldn't have said I 'enjoyed' them. They were a necessity. The LSRs lately are kinda enjoyable. I must be losing my mind. :rolleyes:

Mr Slow

jcsmum wrote: »

Yeah but I wouldn't have said I 'enjoyed' them. They were a necessity. The LSRs lately are kinda enjoyable. I must be losing my mind. :rolleyes:

You have arrived!

What plan are you following for Dublin?

jcsmum

Mr Slow wrote: »

You have arrived!

What plan are you following for Dublin?

No plan. That's why the weekend LSRs are important to me, I am often pushed for time during the week. I can't get a run longer than probably 6 miles done mid week.
But it's all going well, I'm enjoying the 'training'. I've signed up for the 10 and the half, but I'm really focused on DCM and that sub 4.

Mr Slow

jcsmum wrote: »

I can't get a run longer than probably 6 miles done mid week.

Will that change as you go through the Summer?

I found that back to back midweek middle distance runs brought me on hugely before Cork.

digger2d2

You're flying it.... Sub 4 all the way come DCM

jcsmum

digger2d2 wrote: »

You're flying it.... Sub 4 all the way come DCM

You're alive!!! Let me pick myself up off the floor!
How're things going with you? I heard you were to be pacing at the weekend.

digger2d2

jcsmum wrote: »

You're alive!!! Let me pick myself up off the floor!
How're things going with you? I heard you were to be pacing at the weekend.

I sure am....I've just been keeping things ticking over running-wise and my lack of t'interweb in the apartment is driving me mad (cue claralara angry face :mad:)......... My Mum hasn't been too well either so have been in and out of the hospital to her too. The weekend went well, I enjoyed the experience and had a laugh with Spag Bol along the way! Nice to get the ''Thanks, I couldn't have done it without you'' wishes at the end!!

jcsmum

digger2d2 wrote: »

I sure am....I've just been keeping things ticking over running-wise and my lack of t'interweb in the apartment is driving me mad (cue claralara angry face :mad:)......... My Mum hasn't been too well either so have been in and out of the hospital to her too. The weekend went well, I enjoyed the experience and had a laugh with Spag Bol along the way! Nice to get the ''Thanks, I couldn't have done it without you'' wishes at the end!!

Were you running along with bunches of bananas hanging outta ya so??

jcsmum

Got out of work early yesterday, so I got the opportunity for a longish run yesterday.
9 miles at 8:58 pace. All good, was a bit tired but I rewarded myself with a Magnum classic when I got home. :cool: