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    #152
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    mrslow wrote: »
    I envy you!:mad:

    Why?


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    #153
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Can't wait to see you destroy 4 hours in Cork! Knew you couldn't resist it :D


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    #154
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    jcsmum wrote: »
    Why?

    The buzz of the race, looking forward to it, the excitement! I know there's nothing stopping me doing it too but I have to keep up the speedwork - I'm not having Ray beat me in Dunshaughlin.:mad:

    I'll just experience it vicariously through you!:D


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    #155
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Can't wait to see you destroy 4 hours in Cork! Knew you couldn't resist it :D

    You first.... :)


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


    mrslow wrote: »
    The buzz of the race, looking forward to it, the excitement! I know there's nothing stopping me doing it too but I have to keep up the speedwork - I'm not having Ray beat me in Dunshaughlin.:mad:

    I'll just experience it vicariously through you!:D

    Are you saving yourself for DCM?


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    #157
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    jcsmum wrote: »
    You first.... :)

    We'll see :pac:


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    #158
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    jcsmum wrote: »
    Are you saving yourself for DCM?

    The plan is to run fast for the first half of the year building to quick half times, then start training for DCM in June following the P&D 55 mile program. After DCM I'll be looking internationally, love the idea of travelling abroad to the likes of Rome/Athens to race.


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    #159
    claralara
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    mrslow wrote: »
    The plan is to run fast for the first half of the year building to quick half times, then start training for DCM in June following the P&D 55 mile program. After DCM I'll be looking internationally, love the idea of travelling abroad to the likes of Rome/Athens to race.

    Do you fancy yourself running the Olympic Flame Relay to light the Torch too?!


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    #160
    RayCun
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    mrslow wrote: »
    The buzz of the race, looking forward to it, the excitement! I know there's nothing stopping me doing it too but I have to keep up the speedwork - I'm not having Ray beat me in Dunshaughlin.:mad:

    this your training plan?
    bike2.jpg


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    #161
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    claralara wrote: »
    Do you fancy yourself running the Olympic Flame Relay to light the Torch too?!

    Watch this space ;)
    RayCun wrote: »
    this your training plan?
    bike2.jpg

    Pride before a fall chief!


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    #162
    shazkea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    jcsmum wrote: »
    So after a lot of careful consideration :rolleyes: I have signed up to do the Cork City Marathon. Hotel also booked, so there's no going back now.

    My aim (which is there for the taking) is a sub 4. My mileage is pretty good each week, I'd say I'm averaging 25-30 miles at the moment, so I'm starting out with a pretty solid base as opposed to jumping into a training plan for DCM last year.

    Am all excited again.......... :D

    Excellent, best of luck with the training and you know I really jealous right now :D


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    #163
    Mr Slow
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    shazkea wrote: »
    Excellent, best of luck with the training and you know I really jealous right now :D

    Why are you jealous, you're off to Barcelona?


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    #164
    digger2d2
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    Good for you...Best of luck with the training and no doubt a sub 4 in Cork :)


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    #165
    RubyK
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    Sub 4 will be no problem for you, I think you are being conservative with that time :D


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    #166
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    RubyK wrote: »
    Sub 4 will be no problem for you, I think you are being conservative with that time :D

    You're too kind ;)


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    #167
    RubyK
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭RubyK


    jcsmum wrote: »
    You're too kind ;)

    Only calling it as I see it :D


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    #168
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Was away for the weekend so was running in unknown territory on Saturday. Had planned on 8-10 miles, but the route I took was so hilly, only managed to do 6. When I say 'hills', I mean mini Mount Everests! Talk about inclines and steep descents. It was tough but managed to do a few hill repeats towards the end when I was nearing the end.

    Sunday, headed out to do 8 miles. It started off terribly, garmin lost power at mile 1, legs lost power at mile 2. My shins were aching and felt like 2 lumps of lead... I stopped to stretch and that hurt. Obviously the aftermath of those hills yesterday. So I resigned myself to walking the 2.5miles home. After a few minutes the pain stopped and I started up again. Not sure what happened but I was able to run again :D Happy days. Managed the 8 miles, not sure of time or pace though, but after that start I really don't care.

    Definite rest day today!


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    #169
    digger2d2
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    You really don't have much luck with that Garmin of yours! Enjoy the rest day!


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    #170
    jcsmum
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    digger2d2 wrote: »
    You really don't have much luck with that Garmin of yours! Enjoy the rest day!

    My own fault, I forgot to charge it. :rolleyes:


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    #171
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    10 miles in 1:37, pace of 9.45.

    Again, started off slow, sluggish and achey. Ran through it though and after 4 miles, my legs were good to go. I think I'm still recovering from those hills at the weekend.
    I have a new pair of runners on the way from Start Fitness, so hopefully they will give me some 'spring in my step'. :)


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    #172
    W.B. Yeats
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭W.B. Yeats


    jcsmum wrote: »
    10 miles in 1:37, pace of 9.45.

    Again, started off slow, sluggish and achey. Ran through it though and after 4 miles, my legs were good to go. I think I'm still recovering from those hills at the weekend.
    I have a new pair of runners on the way from Start Fitness, so hopefully they will give me some 'spring in my step'. :)

    Are you road running much or going to Marlay or Tymon?


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    #173
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    W.B. Yeats wrote: »
    Are you road running much or going to Marlay or Tymon?

    All road running I'm afraid. Some weekends, I do run from my house over to marlay (3 miles) a lap or 2 of Marlay and then home. I mostly run evenings during the week (after 7.30pm) so all roads then.

    Driving to work this morning, saw 2 people running. I was never so jealous...... :(


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    #174
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    My new mizuno wave inspires have just arrived. I really want to put them on and jog around the office. :D:cool:


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    #175
    claralara
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    jcsmum wrote: »
    Driving to work this morning, saw 2 people running. I was never so jealous...... :(

    God I get that so much. People being jealous of me I mean. The early morning runs, the good looks...neverending really. :rolleyes:
    jcsmum wrote: »
    My new mizuno wave inspires have just arrived. I really want to put them on and jog around the office. :D:cool:

    I don't think I could do anything that would surprise my colleagues at the minute...:pac:


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    #176
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    claralara wrote: »
    God I get that so much. People being jealous of me I mean. The early morning runs, the good looks...neverending really. :rolleyes:

    :D

    I don't think I could do anything that would surprise my colleagues at the minute...:pac:

    Ah please tell me you change out of your running gear when you get to work. ;)


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    #177
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    claralara wrote: »
    God I get that so much. People being jealous of me I mean. The early morning runs, the good looks...neverending really. :rolleyes:

    :D

    I don't think I could do anything that would surprise my colleagues at the minute...:pac:

    Ah please tell me you change out of your running gear when you get to work??!?!! ;)


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    #178
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    claralara wrote: »
    God I get that so much. People being jealous of me I mean. The early morning runs, the good looks...neverending really. :rolleyes:

    That's the drivers, yes?


    claralara wrote: »
    I don't think I could do anything that would surprise my colleagues at the minute...:pac:

    I don't doubt that!


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    #179
    W.B. Yeats
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭W.B. Yeats


    jcsmum wrote: »
    All road running I'm afraid. Some weekends, I do run from my house over to marlay (3 miles) a lap or 2 of Marlay and then home. I mostly run evenings during the week (after 7.30pm) so all roads then.

    Driving to work this morning, saw 2 people running. I was never so jealous...... :(

    The mean streets of Knocklyon are pretty boring for running around though!
    I much prefer either Tymon or Marlay- scenery and lack of traffic are much better
    On a day off tomorrow so will probably go to one or other and do 10km, still gradually increasing


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    #180
    claralara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,663 ✭✭✭claralara


    jcsmum wrote: »
    Ah please tell me you change out of your running gear when you get to work??!?!! ;)

    Huh?! :confused: But then people wouldn't know I was a hardcore athlete in training!! :D


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    #181
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Only had time for a quick dash yesterday, 3 miles in 26:25 pace of 8:50

    Am heading to Lanzarote tomorrow, so might squeeze in a run this evening or tomorrow morning. Am so looking forward to running in sunny weather... :cool:


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