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    #1472
    sunflowerRo
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭sunflowerRo


    Aw I've nearly a little tear in my eye reading about the two fellas helping you. People are amazing at these races. And 15th female. That's an absolutely huge achievement. 8:35 min/mile is phenomenal for 26 odd miles.
    I'm really thrilled for you. Well done!!!!


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    #1473
    Nules10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Nules10


    jcsmum wrote: »
    I thought you were coming on to say that it wasn't long enough. The photos are quiet funny will put them up later.

    It was the perfect length for me I have a short attention span. How are the legs today?


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    #1474
    Marthastew
    Registered Users Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭Marthastew


    I am delighted for you K, a really fantastic PB.
    I really enjoyed your report, the last few miles sound really tough and what a way to end with the crowd urging you on. You did really well to keep going and not to lose too much time at all when the pacers passed you by.

    Next stop London:) (after DCM)


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    #1475
    DigiJem
    Registered Users Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭DigiJem


    Congrats on the pb K, that was a great run, sounds like you gave every ounce of engery you had. Well done!


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    #1476
    chinguetti
    Registered Users Posts: 2,551 ✭✭✭chinguetti


    Great job yesterday K, fair play to you for keeping going. Those last few miles were imprinted on alot of faces when people passed me near the finish.

    Thanks for the energy gel to assist me on my way home from the pub last night from Mr. K. Found it this morning in my jacket and it took me a few seconds to remember where it came from:D


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    #1477
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    Are we glad we came to Limerick then?


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    #1478
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Well done K. :)


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    #1479
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Mr Slow wrote: »
    Are we glad we came to Limerick then?

    Yeah, despite the pain it was a great day. Not sure I'd run it again but I'm delighted to have done it.


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    #1480
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    jcsmum wrote: »
    Mr Slow wrote: »
    Are we glad we came to Limerick then?

    Yeah, despite the pain it was a great day. Not sure I'd run it again but I'm delighted to have done it.

    Oh and we all arrived home unscathed from the place ;)


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    #1481
    The_Boy_Wonder
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭The_Boy_Wonder


    Hearty congrats on the run. A PB, 15th woman home and a London qualifying time are pretty sweet rewards for the training and the serious effort you put in on the day.


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    #1482
    Skidrow
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Skidrow


    A PB! 15th woman home ! London qualifying time!
    Is it ok if us mere mortals tag along with you for weekend LSRs in the park? We are not worthy! Well done superwoman, to infinity and beyond!


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    #1483
    shazkea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    Bloody hell, did you not hear a word when I said to enjoy the whole race, not just the first half :p

    Seriously that sounds horrendous but out of that you get a huge PB and 15th place. Cracking run and I'm chuffed for you. London and Nell calling then :D

    Oh and thanks, despite the jet lag I only needed a pint of coke to get me through the report ;)


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    #1484
    RubyK
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭RubyK


    You put in mighty effort jcsmum, those last 8 miles sound like torture. I felt ill just reading about it, I can't imagine how hellish it must have been for you :( But, you ran a fantastic time, and you're off to London Baby :D

    Massive congrats to you!


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    #1485
    Emer911
    Registered Users Posts: 1,902 ✭✭✭Emer911


    Great running K. It's hell to have that "someone else's legs" feeling. But to have that and still get home in 3:45! Fantastic stuff! :D
    Congrats.
    Enjoy London! :p;)


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    #1486
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Took a little jaunt around the block yesterday evening as the legs felt back to normal. 3 miles early this morning. Apart from a bit of tightness in the right leg it's all systems go again.

    It's crazy but I can't wait for dcm plus part of me wants to go back to Limerick and try it again :)


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    #1487
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    Well done again missus!! Absolutely delighted for you. That is an awesome PB. Well done on sticking with it through the rough parts - we all knew your hard training would pay off! Most importantly now - makw sure to enjoy the recovery :)


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    #1488
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    6 glorious miles this morning, everything felt great. Haven't bothered with the garmin this week, running by feel is great. Should do it more often.


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    #1489
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    jcsmum wrote: »
    6 glorious miles this morning, everything felt great. Haven't bothered with the garmin this week, running by feel is great. Should do it more often.

    CORK???


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    #1490
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Mr Slow wrote: »
    CORK???

    I see your recruitment drive continues :pac:


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    #1491
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    I see your recruitment drive continues :pac:

    There's no greater calling than bullying people into a Boards session ;)


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    #1492
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    As i ignore a certain person, time to log another run. 8.5 miles with the ladeez in the park this morning. Really enjoyed this. Thankfully everything is back to pre marathon state, not a niggle to be felt.


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    #1493
    shazkea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    jcsmum wrote: »
    As i ignore a certain person, time to log another run. 8.5 miles with the ladeez in the park this morning. Really enjoyed this. Thankfully everything is back to pre marathon state, not a niggle to be felt.

    Thats because you were running soooo slow today; good marathon recovery practice ;)


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    #1494
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Yes but chatting is much more important than running and much more fun.


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    #1495
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    6 miles this morning pace 8.18
    This felt pretty good even with that wind. Made the mistake of wearing short sleeves, passed a runner in gloves and a hat!!?


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    #1496
    pistol_75
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    jcsmum wrote: »
    6 miles this morning pace 8.18
    This felt pretty good even with that wind. Made the mistake of wearing short sleeves, passed a runner in gloves and a hat!!?

    What time do you start these morning runs at? :eek:


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    #1497
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    pistol_75 wrote: »

    What time do you start these morning runs at? :eek:

    I know, crazy right? 6.30 this morning. But I have to say best way to start the day!


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    #1498
    grimbergen
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭grimbergen


    JCsMum, I recall running with you in the run up to the 2010 DCM on a few LSRs in the phoenix park but our paths took a different course after that! You kept running but I took the bones of a year out.... Anyway, I'm back in harness now and I'd delighted to see you're running 3.45 marathons now - fantastic progress and real inspiration for me to push on. Likewise for the likes of Mr Slow and Raycun. I'll be back to you for tips in the run up to Oct!


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    #1499
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    grimbergen wrote: »
    JCsMum, I recall running with you in the run up to the 2010 DCM on a few LSRs in the phoenix park but our paths took a different course after that! You kept running but I took the bones of a year out.... Anyway, I'm back in harness now and I'd delighted to see you're running 3.45 marathons now - fantastic progress and real inspiration for me to push on. Likewise for the likes of Mr Slow and Raycun. I'll be back to you for tips in the run up to Oct!

    I remember you alright, sorry to hear that you were out of action. What are you aiming for In Oct? I'd go to Mr slow or Ray for advice, I'm trying my best to keep up with them....they're just so damn fast :)


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    #1500
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    4.5 miles this am, pace 8'09
    Decided to inject a bit of speed for the middle few miles, just to see where I was at. Have to work on bettering some of my shorter pace PBs.


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    #1501
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    So, have you applied for London yet?


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