If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again

shazkea · 09-11-2011 4:42pm

jcsmum wrote: »

It's now nearly a week later and for the past few days I've been analysing. I am definitely doing another marathon, maybe Cork next year. I have lots to work on, I need new shoes, I need to experiment with more gels, I need to follow a tougher plan (maybe, that's up for discussion!). I think I can do sub 3'55 or sub 3'50.

Love it

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Seriously, well done on getting thorugh the tough miles and getting your PB. It was a hard day for alot of people so take in comfort in the fact you're alone in that. You honestly did not look that bad when I met you which was why I was laughing when you said "Never Again". Best of luck for Waterford

jcsmum · 09-11-2011 5:10pm

shazkea wrote: »

jcsmum wrote: »

It's now nearly a week later and for the past few days I've been analysing. I am definitely doing another marathon, maybe Cork next year. I have lots to work on, I need new shoes, I need to experiment with more gels, I need to follow a tougher plan (maybe, that's up for discussion!). I think I can do sub 3'55 or sub 3'50.

Love it .

Seriously, well done on getting thorugh the tough miles and getting your PB. It was a hard day for alot of people so take in comfort in the fact you're alone in that. You honestly did not look that bad when I met you which was why I was laughing when you said "Never Again". Best of luck for Waterford

I had had my few comatose moments before I met you, that's why.

When I say shoes, of course I mean runners. Is there another type of shoe??!!

jcsmum · 10-11-2011 12:49pm

2 miles last night, stretch the legs so to speak. Nearly tripped numerous times while looking at that beautiful full moon.

3 miles early this morning. Picked up the pace for this.

jcsmum · 12-11-2011 3:23pm

Set out this morning at 9, back just after ten. Not sure of pace or distance, just enjoyed it. Really lovely morning for a run.

jcsmum · 14-11-2011 11:07am

5 miles yesterday evening. Again, no garmin so didn't time this one either. Oh the freedom!!

pistol_75 · 14-11-2011 11:21am

Whats next? Waterford?

jcsmum · 14-11-2011 12:47pm

pistol_75 wrote: »

Whats next? Waterford?

Yeah, no plan for it really. I don't think I can do better than the race series half, it might be just a race to enjoy.
We'll see.
Yourself?

pistol_75 · 14-11-2011 1:00pm

Not sure yet to be honest. Going to try the tail end of a 5K plan for a 5K on 18th December just for something different.

Not sure if I can make Waterford but if I do it won't be with any target in mind.

claralara · 14-11-2011 2:24pm

I'm glad you're enjoying running in the wake of DCM. I was worried as I thought we'd lost you with the blaspheme you were speaking in McGrattans about never running again. :eek: Enjoy the couple of weeks training for Waterford

shazkea · 14-11-2011 10:40pm

claralara wrote: »

I'm glad you're enjoying running in the wake of DCM. I was worried as I thought we'd lost you with the blaspheme you were speaking in McGrattans about never running again. :eek: Enjoy the couple of weeks training for Waterford

+1 good to see you back enjoying the running

jcsmum · 17-11-2011 9:12am

5 miles on Monday.
3 miles on Tuesday.
3 miles this am, was half sorry I didn't have the garmin as my pace was surprisingly quick. Had A window of about 25 minutes to run this morning. The pressure.....

digger2d2 · 17-11-2011 12:55pm

jcsmum wrote: »

2 miles last night, stretch the legs so to speak. Nearly tripped numerous times while looking at that beautiful full moon.

3 miles early this morning. Picked up the pace for this.

Was Meno flashing again?

jcsmum · 19-11-2011 11:35am

digger2d2 wrote: »

jcsmum wrote: »

2 miles last night, stretch the legs so to speak. Nearly tripped numerous times while looking at that beautiful full moon.

3 miles early this morning. Picked up the pace for this.

Was Meno flashing again?

I'm pretty sure the last known flasher moved out of the area early this year.....!!!

jcsmum · 19-11-2011 11:39am

3 slow miles last night.

This morning up aright and early...as usual not by choice. 8 miles in 1'08, can't remember the pace and too tired to do the math.
This run was sluggish to begin but at mile 5 it all seemed to come together. Last mile was 8'09.

menoscemo · 19-11-2011 11:42am

jcsmum wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the last known flasher moved out of the area early this year.....!!!

RK? :eek:

Mr Slow · 19-11-2011 11:50am

menoscemo wrote: »

RK? :eek:

Bananaman?

digger2d2 · 19-11-2011 12:52pm

jcsmum wrote: »

digger2d2 wrote: »

jcsmum wrote: »

2 miles last night, stretch the legs so to speak. Nearly tripped numerous times while looking at that beautiful full moon.

3 miles early this morning. Picked up the pace for this.

Was Meno flashing again?

I'm pretty sure the last known flasher moved out of the area early this year.....!!!

jcsmum · 25-11-2011 10:39pm

Yes I'm alive and still plugging away with shortish runs.
Monday 5 miles in 44 minutes.
Tuesday could only fit 3 miles in, but I picked up the pace. No garmin.
Rest day on Wed and lazy day yesterday. I don't do wind (no smart comments digger!!)

Tonight I got out for another 5 miles and decided to crank up the speed. Pace of 8'22, time 41'47.

jcsmum · 27-11-2011 10:43am

I couldn't get out running before 6 yesterday and by then it was just too windy to venture out.
So this morning I was out before 7'30, had to be home by 9 as we're heading to see santie!! Enjoyable run despite the wind, I think it was good practice for Waterford if last year is anything to go by.
10 miles in 1'26 average pace 8'36 I think.

RubyK · 28-11-2011 10:24am

Nice pace on the 10 miler jcsmum! What's the plan for the Waterford half?

jcsmum · 29-11-2011 10:53pm

RubyK wrote: »

Nice pace on the 10 miler jcsmum! What's the plan for the Waterford half?

Not sure ruby will see on the day.

jcsmum · 29-11-2011 10:58pm

4 miles tonight pace of 8'30. I was knackered by the end of this the wind was so strong on the way home

claralara · 29-11-2011 10:59pm

Hopefully the weather behaves this year - if it does, you're well on track for a decent pb. I'll never forget the heartbreak of this one back in January!!

jcsmum · 29-11-2011 11:15pm

claralara wrote: »

Hopefully the weather behaves this year - if it does, you're well on track for a decent pb. I'll never forget the heartbreak of this one back in January!!

Well I'm surely getting enough practice of running in the wind. I thought I'd need an oxygen mask tonight.
I can't see me bettering my time from the race series if I'm honest, but I'll aim for a sub 1'50 again.

jcsmum · 02-12-2011 10:48am

5 miles this am pace 8'45.
Have picked up my very first injury too. Have had a pain in my heel since the weekend but not so bad that it stopped me running. Wed am was limping big time. Have been using an ice gel on it since and its working a treat. It didn't seem to hinder me this morning but it is still swollen.

digger2d2 · 02-12-2011 1:11pm

jcsmum wrote: »

Well I'm surely getting enough practice of running in the wind. I thought I'd need an oxygen mask tonight.
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Tell the other half to lay off the Dutch ovens

jcsmum · 02-12-2011 3:09pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

jcsmum wrote: »

Well I'm surely getting enough practice of running in the wind. I thought I'd need an oxygen mask tonight.
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Tell the other half to lay off the Dutch ovens

I had to Google that!

Mr Slow · 02-12-2011 3:27pm

jcsmum wrote: »

I had to Google that!

Digger's an expert! :P According to the iron lady.

jcsmum · 02-12-2011 4:02pm

Mr Slow wrote: »

jcsmum wrote: »

I had to Google that!

Digger's an expert! :P According to the iron lady.

Didn't think that kind of behaviour would be tolerated in foxrock!

Mr Slow · 02-12-2011 6:36pm

jcsmum wrote: »

Didn't think that kind of behaviour would be tolerated in foxrock!

He's her 'bit of rough'

If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again

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