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shazkea

Thur Mar 15th

I've had to re-jiggle the schedule a wee bit to accomodate the race on Monday. So I took to the trails in the park today for a bit of a long run. Lovely evening for it and a really enjoyable run - despite having to beg the security guard in Farmleigh to let me use the facilities as they were closed . Bless him he was a life saver.

Distance: 9.05 miles
Time: 1:27:39
Avg Pace: 09:41

Mr Slow

shazkea wrote: »

Mr Slow wrote: »

Oh that's nice :[

Sorry Mr Slow if I have offended your sensitive soul. If I promise to share some of RQ's choc cake with you, will you forgive me . Which reminds me, I must check on RQ's baking plans for the w-end...

I'm not eating that stuff, my body's a temple :-D

shazkea

Mr Slow wrote: »

I'm not eating that stuff, my body's a temple :-D

Fine then, more for me . Honestly you offer an olive branch and it's just thrown right back at you . I assume you won't be drinking alcohol then either

Mr Slow

shazkea wrote: »

Fine then, more for me . Honestly you offer an olive branch and it's just thrown right back at you . I assume you won't be drinking alcohol then either

It's a temple, they have wine in temples, the really good ones have scantily clad maidens running around filling up the wine, what were we talking about again???:o

shazkea

Sun Mar 18th

Plan today was to do a very easy 3-4 miles before the race tomorrow. Achilles has been acting up for the last few weeks especially first thing in the morn but it always seemed fine after the first mile or so when running. The last week it's been getting worse and a short hike yesterday didn't really help matters! Usual stretches and icing have not seemed to help it at all.

Anyway went out today in the hopes it would ease up as usual but it didn't so I had to pull up short of 3 miles and hobble back. Sitting on the couch icing it, I suddenly had a thought to check the heel box (??) of the runner and low and behold I find the problem. Its all mashed up and a big lump of foam & some other dodgy feeling thing was sticking out...right at the spot of the achilles problem. Great root cause sorted but now I have a massive dilemma.

So assuming I can stretch out achilles enough for race tomorrow, what runners do I wear...do a diy job on the problem ones and hope it works or try a new pair which I had in storage but I have never worn??? Any advice.

RayCun

The new ones. Go out for a walk in them this evening, and wear them through the day before the race. Bring the old ones as spares in case the new ones are really uncomfortable, but they sound broken.

Nules10

Yeah i think i would go with the new ones too. Are they the same make as the old ones? Should be grand if they are.

shazkea

Nules10 wrote: »

Yeah i think i would go with the new ones too. Are they the same make as the old ones? Should be grand if they are.

No they are different models. Old ones were Kayano 16's and very shiny new white ones are Kayano 18's.

I have them on now and will go for a walk later on and see how I go.

Cheers for the advice

Aimman

Best of luck tomorrow, hope the weather is in your favour

racheljev

Good luck tomorrow Shaz, hope it goes well. Hope the new runners help - would using the old runner insoles in the new runners help break them in? Or is that just a dopey idea?

shazkea

Mon Mar 19th

Someday soon I'm going to "enjoy" a race :rolleyes:

Questioned my sanity getting up at some stupid hour to get on a train to Mallow - if it wasn't for RQ's chocolate cake, there would have been no sight of me . Anyway hooked up with the boardsies and off we went.

Me and my new shiny runners were not looking forward to this. Not sure I like these 18's, very different to the 16 and I found the first 2 miles very awkward in them. Mile 3 was downhill so I started ease into a rhythm there and actually liked it. Then normal crap resumed as we rounded the corner and out by the racecourse. Gasping for water but there was cups and I am clueless on how to use these properly - the woman behind me got an accidental drenching...whoops.

Mile 5 I was ready to go home, achilles was killing me, runners was awful and I was about ready to flag down a marshall - honestly not sure why I kept going, could be coz there wasn't a marshall handy at that point.

I had it in my head to try and stay just ahead of the sub 90 pacers and at the second water station they sailed on by me. I wanted to cry but tried to get the legs moving to catch them. I never quite caught up with them again and the feckers were always about 5-10 secs ahead of me. I'm going to have nightmares about that vile red balloon :mad:

Mile 8 - 10 were just about chasing that flipping balloon and that's all I could focus on. Just couldn't get a sprint going at the end to catch them even with the shout out from jcsmum that there was a mars in the goody bag . Normally that would get me running faster!!

Gun time was 1:30:09 and I anxiously waited for a chip time to appear but alas none. There was no gantry at the start - wtf is the point of a chip time then if its from gun.

I had started my garmin at the starters gun and ages before I crossed the line so I'm going with that. Sub 90 just about which is a PB...well anything would have been a PB since it was my first 10 miler :rolleyes:

Again hated this race so I think it's time to rest the race shoes and focus on getting some quality training it - might make these races easier

Great running by the boardsies crew so well done to all on great times - RQ, thanks for brekkie

Distance: 10:05
Time: 1:29:55 (Garmin Elapsed Time)
Avg Pace: 08:57

Bally8

Still a brilliant time Shaz, well done!

jcsmum

Ah don't mind the stupid race, you were great company all day. Sorry I snubbed you on the way home

shazkea

jcsmum wrote: »

Ah don't mind the stupid race, you were great company all day. Sorry I snubbed you on the way home

, you're forgiven this time as you were otherwise occupied...Billy Idol and some boardsies crew have a lot to answer for ...image out please!

RacoonQueen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTqtOaRGvfg

shazkea

NOOOOOOOO :D. I asked for that, didn't I!

littlebug

brilliant time shaz

I don't think races are meant to be enjoyed...

RacoonQueen

Great running today by the way. It was obviously your breakfast that inspired you.

Dory Dory

Well done shaz! I hope the goody bag had that Mars bar in it for you.

claralara

littlebug wrote: »

brilliant time shaz

I don't think races are meant to be enjoyed...

+1

We all know about the inner sadism of those around these parts... If it was fun and easy, everyone would do it!

A sub-90 10 mile race is not to be sniffed at! Brilliant running

DigiJem

Well done, despite you making it sound like you ventured through the depths of hell, you had a great run!

RubyK

Well done shaz, great work

Nules10

well done shaz a great run and a great time. But sure did sound tough sometimes following those god damn ballons can be soul destroying :rolleyes:

Mr Slow

Well done again Shaz, forget about balloons, I'm going to approach the organisors and see if we can get a few suitable candidates to chase people to their times with helicopters.

What do you think?

Younganne

Congrats Shaz on sub 90, thats a great time. Sounds like it was well earned so enjoy it

shazkea

Jeez I'm a right moany cow about races at the mo...ignore as I'm sure my addiction to running will resume shortly . Thanks for the supportive comments tho.

I have done the same number of races in 3 months this year as I have done in 2011 so time to take a break from those and focus on some quality sessions.

Anyway time to update table

Distance | 2012 Target Time | Previous PB | Current PB
5km| 25:45 |26:58 (Sept 2011)|25:16 (Feb 2012)
8km|42:26| none| none
5 Miles| 42:40| 50:58 (Jan 2010) | 41:18 (Jan 2012)
10km|51:00 |55:32 (June 2010) |53:04 (April 2011)
10 Miles|1:29:36|none |1:29:55 (Mar 2012)
Half Marathon| 1:59:00 |2:02:23 (May 2011)|1:59:27 (Mar 2012)

Still a few seconds to knock off 10 Mile and Half target for 2012 but close enough. 10km is the only one I need to give a good lash for 2012.

RayCun

One race a month is not a lot, and your three races so far this year have all been PBs.
You have to race a 10k next month, nothing else makes sense!

shazkea

littlebug wrote: »

brilliant time shaz

I don't think races are meant to be enjoyed...

You're right LB but there should be at least some level of satisfaction when you cross the finish line. All I've felt is sheer relief that the torture was over.

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Great running today by the way. It was obviously your breakfast that inspired you.

it was indeed yummy and I'd love a slice now with a cuppa. Knew I should have knicked the lunch box

Dory Dory wrote: »

Well done shaz! I hope the goody bag had that Mars bar in it for you.

Dory, I didn't even finish the bloody Mars bar - think I was too busy ranting with RK and jcsmum

Mr Slow wrote: »

Well done again Shaz, forget about balloons, I'm going to approach the organisors and see if we can get a few suitable candidates to chase people to their times with helicopters.

What do you think?

Is that how you're going to Pace from now on :eek:. I def won't be doing those races

shazkea

RayCun wrote: »

One race a month is not a lot, and your three races so far this year have all been PBs.
You have to race a 10k next month, nothing else makes sense!

4 races and 4 PB's is not the worst outcome alright...she says grudingly

Stop putting ideas in my head about a 10km though - although if I was to do one, I have one in mind and it's not that bloody GIR

RayCun

10k at the K Club, or the Samsung one? See, two great 10ks next month, you'd be mad to miss out
I agree about the GIR, it's a complete pain in the arse.

shazkea

RayCun wrote: »

10k at the K Club, or the Samsung one? See, two great 10ks next month, you'd be mad to miss out
I agree about the GIR, it's a complete pain in the arse.

Ah Ray now you've confused me. I'd forgotten about the Samsung one. I will check that one out, ta. I'm thinking which ever one is later in April and fits my work travel schedule.

Mr Slow

shazkea wrote: »

Is that how you're going to Pace from now on :eek:. I def won't be doing those races

Nope, I wouldn't make a suitable candidate I fear, I was more thinking of someone along the lines of Jcsmum's seating partner yesterday. (On the way back:P)

shazkea

Mr Slow wrote: »

Nope, I wouldn't make a suitable candidate I fear, I was more thinking of someone along the lines of Jcsmum's seating partner yesterday. (On the way back:P)

My lunch and I are about to part company (and thanks for the clarification about the journey direction!!)

menoscemo

shazkea wrote: »

Ah Ray now you've confused me. I'd forgotten about the Samsung one. I will check that one out, ta. I'm thinking which ever one is later in April and fits my work travel schedule.

Kclub race is on the 21st april. There is a good crowd of us heading down now it seems. By all accounts it was the fastest 10k last year...

shazkea

menoscemo wrote: »

Kclub race is on the 21st april. There is a good crowd of us heading down now it seems. By all accounts it was the fastest 10k last year...

Mmmm fast course you say and all for 15 squids too, might have a winner . Who else is doing it?

shazkea

Tues Mar 20th

Recovery Run

Confidence took a fair batter yesterday so only thing for it was to get back out there this evening. Otherwise I'd find every excuse under the sun not to do anything for the week.

No problems keeping the pace down :rolleyes:. Legs didn't feel too bad but a shocking stitch all through it. A nice relaxing run apart from that though.

Distance: 3.04
Time: 30:52
Avg Pace: 10:09

Aimman

Well done in Mallow. btw, when you cant drink out of a cup when running, you know you're going fast

menoscemo

shazkea wrote: »

Mmmm fast course you say and all for 15 squids too, might have a winner . Who else is doing it?

Myself RK, Digger, CL, Ray, proabably aimman that I know of. I'm sure there'll be others too.

Aimman

Yep, I reckon I'll be doing it, but might have to head off straight afterwards to bring people to the airport, but I'll try to hang around for the hot food, more of a reason to finish a bit quicker then usual. :cool:

Mr Slow

menoscemo wrote: »

Myself RK, Digger, CL, Ray, proabably aimman that I know of. I'm sure there'll be others too.

Holy sh1t, Ray is racing west of the M50???:eek:

RayCun

Mr Slow wrote: »

Holy sh1t, Ray is racing west of the M50???:eek:

It's WHAT?!!?:eek:
NOBODY TOLD ME :mad::mad::mad::mad:

Are you sure? From last year's reports, it certainly sounds civilised

shazkea

Thur Mar 22nd

Swore to myself I would not go for a run this eve and indeed I would take a few days break from it. So I packed my swim bag fully intent on hitting the pool instead. Dunno how the runners and garmin fell into the bag tho and I ended up heading out anyway :rolleyes:

This was the tonic I needed and I loved this run; reminded me why I'm addicted to the stupid thing in the first place. Beautiful evening by the sea as the sun set and the fog rolled in.

Distance: 3 Miles
Time: 29:00
Pace: 09:34

menoscemo

RayCun wrote: »

It's WHAT?!!?:eek:
NOBODY TOLD ME :mad::mad::mad::mad:

Are you sure? From last year's reports, it certainly sounds civilised

I just assumed you ran all the BHAA races ray :pac: Gotta get value for your €15 membership what?

Edit: you're a liar ray. I have evidence:

RayCun wrote: »

race website
route

Interesting...
Run through the city centre - TCD, O'Connell Street, the quays, Lansdowne Road, Mount Street, finishing on Pearse Street. Pens at the start. 80 minute time limit.
on the other hand
26 quid to enter. Nobody pays any attention to pens (and the fastest is sub-45). No indication who is organising it (so will the course be accurate?)

I'm doing the BHAA and GIR 10ks in April, will I go for three in a row?

RayCun

I meant, "nobody told me it was outside the M50" :pac:

shazkea

Sat Mar 24th

Planned rest day - lots of rehydration work and triceps curls done on Friday night with the A/R/T laides so a wee bit tired after it

Sun Mar 25th

Run
What a fab day out so I had to make the most of it. Headed to the park which was jammed with peeps. I would love to claim that the strategy was to keep this nice and slow but I had no choice really as I was roasting. Never so glad of the breeze in the park before. Knackered by the time I got back to the car and that litre of water I had in it was gone in 2 seconds. 20 degrees according to the car temp.
Good warm weather training for next week in Brazil :rolleyes:

Distance: 11.06
Time: 1:52:32
Pace: 10:10

Cycle

Got back home and initial plan was to clean the house. I just thought sod this and dusted off the MTB and headed off.
30km done and it just showed off how unfit I am on the bike. More of that to come methinks.

No sign of the magic house cleaning fairies while I was out :mad:

shazkea

Tues Mar 27th

After 20 odd hours of travelling, I was dying to get out for a run to stretch the legs. A balmy 29 degrees as the sun sets here and I'm sweating buckets after that! Nice to get one in though.

Distance: 3.02
Time: 29:58
Pace: 09:55

shazkea

Wed Mar 28th

Up at the crack of dawn to find time for this run...05:30 to be precise :eek::eek:. Only positive about being up that early was that it was a cool 22 degrees! A really enjoyable run around the local park but alas no sign of my volleyball guys out that early.

Thunderstorm blowing in now and it's flipping freezing with the wind - only 18 degrees. Will have to get a coffee with lunch to warm me up

Distance: 4.08
Time: 39:51
Pace: 09:45

shazkea

Thur Mar 29th

I didn't have time this morning to get the run in so hoped I could get out this eve before it was too dark. Didn't fancy running on my own in Brazil in the dark oddly enough!
Still fairly humid out although it's only 21 degrees so a nice temperature but still sweating buckets. Still warm enough for the eye candy to be running without t- shirts... omg the six packs :eek::D:D. Anyway I digress...a nice run but tough at times.

Distance: 6.05
Time: 58:01
Pace: 09:35

digger2d2

shazkea wrote: »

Thur Mar 29th

I didn't have time this morning to get the run in so hoped I could get out this eve before it was too dark. Didn't fancy running on my own in Brazil in the dark oddly enough!
Still fairly humid out although it's only 21 degrees so a nice temperature but still sweating buckets. Still warm enough for the eye candy to be running without t- shirts... omg the six packs :eek::D:D. Anyway I digress...a nice run but tough at times.

Distance: 6.05
Time: 58:01
Pace: 09:35

Jaybus... Even the Brazilians aren't safe

shazkea

Fri Mar 30th

Leaving Brazil this evening so wanted to get a couple of miles in before the long flight. Only getting back to Ireland tomorrow afternoon so basically hopping straight into car to head over to Conn - thanks Nules

Not looking forward to Conn as I'm shattered now after a long week and still 20 hour trip to come! Goal for conn half now is simply to stay awake and finish the race!!

Distance: 2.02
Time: 19:57
Pace: 09:53