DCM Class of 2011- the continuing challenge

BobMac104

I was looking forward to this since the race i DNF'd a few weeks back with food poisoning but 2 or 3 days out i had a niggly knee that i was worried about.

Was out the door at 6 as the race was starting at nine and registration closed at 8. It was absolutely freezing at the start line. Start was delayed by ten mins so i was anxious to get going when we did. I felt good and was running well in the begining (maybe as an attempt to warm up:rolleyes:) I had decided then to try stay at 8 min miles and see how i go. first 3-4 miles were grand and flat and the scenery was amazing in the sunshine. then the hills came. Very steep section around 5 miles. once i got to the top the legs felt strong so i was happy enough to burn away down the other side. back up another hill at 5.5-6 and then flat for another mile. there was a steady drag from 6.5 to 8.5 and i started feeling tired here ( forgot to bring my gels with me:rolleyes:). got to 9 miles and then came a very steep 500m section which i just tried to run as steady as i could as i knew this was the last hill. got to top and started gently going back down "relief!" i thought. Wrong! the marshall then pointed us up another hill at which point i let out an "Ah F#@K". Finally the last hill was done and i was screaming down the other side. once we got down it was flat then for the last 3 miles or so. I was borderline on for a sub 1:45 with three miles to go so I said two more 8 min miles and then run hard for the last and you could do it. The last mile came and there wasnt a whole pile left to speed up. my breathing was ok but the leggs were battered from the hills. With the finish line close i was trying to not slow down as opposed to speed up but made it through in 1:44:39. a big PB for me.


Really happy with the run and got that last DNF out of my system.

Splits: 7:55 7:59 8:04 7:56 8:15 7:20 7:57 8:19 8:28 7:17 7:54 8:00 7:35 (last 0.1m 7:12mm)

Garmin distance 13.24 average pace 7:55.

shazkea

Some cracking runs yesterday folks, well done to all.

Nules10

well done bob great run there and a nice PB too

Younganne

Well done Nules, Run44, Bob & Dave, fair play to you that was one cold day....and to anyone else that was racing yesterday...well earned break now to recover!!

red face dave

Here are my splits from yesterday:
1 8:10.3
2 8:10.1
3 8:19.2
4 8:28.5
5 8:39.1
6 8:45.1
7 8:34.7
8 8:21.7
9 8:47.9
10 8:53.6
11 8:40.0
12 8:47.0
13 8:35.6
14 :32.1

Didn't get there yesterday until around 11.20 then there was a cue to collect the numbers so it was all a bit of a rush to get warmed up probably sorry Nules. Got to the start was chatting to a friend next thing we looked around and the race had started.

Managed to catch up with the 1.50 pacers and stayed with them for the first five miles but fell off just before the hill I always kept a good eye on them but I just could not catch them. Then I got little cramps around 9 miles but if I stopped that would have been it for the day so I carried on.Felt much stronger at the end of the race then I have before.

My goal for 2012 is 1.45 half marathon and another marathon. I need to get quicker. Overall a great year 4 half marathons and a life long dream of a marathon. Think I will take a week rest now.:)

sunflowerRo

Younganne wrote: »

Well done Nules, Run44, Bob & Dave, fair play to you that was one cold day....and to anyone else that was racing yesterday...well earned break now to recover!!

+ 1 on that to all you racers. It really is a whole different ball game when you are standing at a start line in freezing cold weather and then setting off and trying to get warm. Major respect guys!

Younganne

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|||87m||
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |||84.5|
Conseng|||59m|
run44|||28.5m||
shazkea|||49m|
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|||89.0|
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

had great intentions of getting out today but just didn't manage it ( went to see Alvin & the Chipmuncks Chipwrecked instead )so will do todays run tomorrow and then rest Tue and do this weeks plan from wed on!!!

sunflowerRo

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|||87m||
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |||84.5|
Conseng|||59m|
run44||28.5m||
shazkea|||49m|
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

Nules10

run44 wrote: »

Just got back from the AWARE 5 miler. Was a cold one but great fun! We were warned before we started that some parts of the route could be icy and slippy so I just thought, ah well, there goes any chance of a PB. But, somehow, I managed a PB besting my previous time by a minute and finishing in 42mins. Of course, it helps that my last 5 miler was six months ago! Very happy with that anyway and looking forward to a day curled up on the couch!

Hope all goes well for Nules and Dave in the half. Can't wait to read your race reports!

Well done run44. Nice PB there. It was a great day for running.

ecoli

Hey Folks

Some great runs at the weekend well done to all running. Here is the plan for this week

|Mon|Tue|Wed|Thur|Fri|Sat|Sun|
|Rest|5m|30minwith hard intervals*|5m|rest|60mins|Cross

intervals should run 1 hard after every 3 min easy

For anyone who raced the half at the weekend the wednesday session should just be 30 min easy instead of the fartlek

BobMac104

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|5|39m|126m|Happy with half marathon. Legs feel ok|
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |||84.5|
Conseng|||59m|
run44||28.5m||
shazkea|||49m|
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

shazkea

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|5|39m|126m|Happy with half marathon. Legs feel ok|
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |||84.5|
Conseng|||59m|
run44|||28.5m|
shazkea|3|15|64m|Enjoyed the runs this week
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

conseng

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|5|39m|126m|Happy with half marathon. Legs feel ok|
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |||84.5|
Conseng|3|15|74m|
run44|||28.5m|
shazkea|3|15|64m|Enjoyed the runs this week
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

Nules10

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|5|39m|126m|Happy with half marathon. Legs feel ok|
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |4|19|103.5|Pb in waterford, sub2 is there for the taking....soon
Conseng|3|15|74m|
run44|||28.5m|
shazkea|3|15|64m|Enjoyed the runs this week
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

shivDCM

Howya anne

who do you do the kettlebells with?

run44

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|5|39m|126m|Happy with half marathon. Legs feel ok|
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|||46.5m|
Nules10 |4|19|103.5|Pb in waterford, sub2 is there for the taking....soon
Conseng|3|15|74m|
run44|3|13|41.5m|Happy with 5m PB on Saturday |
shazkea|3|15|64m|Enjoyed the runs this week
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

red face dave

Name|Sessions|Distance|Total|Comments
BobMac104|5|39m|126m|Happy with half marathon. Legs feel ok|
Younganne|3|14|68m|didn't get out this weekend..will do todays session tomorrow:D|
red face dave|4|19|65.5m|Great weekend
Nules10 |4|19|103.5|Pb in waterford, sub2 is there for the taking....soon
Conseng|3|15|74m|
run44|3|13|41.5m|Happy with 5m PB on Saturday |
shazkea|3|15|64m|Enjoyed the runs this week
KittyMittens|||34.5m||
Cutex|||29.5m|
sunflowerro|5|30|119.0| Enjoyed 13 miles in the park on Sat with NO wind
Jimh|||20| |
Kit3 |||20.8|

Younganne

shivDCM wrote: »

Howya anne

who do you do the kettlebells with?

CBF - Colm Brady Fitness. St Pats School in Navan.... They are fantastic..one lady travels from Waterford every week for the class 5hr round trip!!!:eek:
Let me know if you want any more details.....

shivDCM

Younganne wrote: »

CBF - Colm Brady Fitness. St Pats School in Navan.... They are fantastic..one lady travels from Waterford every week for the class 5hr round trip!!!:eek:
Let me know if you want any more details.....

Bit far for me.
I found this guy last night after i posted that http://fingalkettlebells.ie/
I'm going to give him a go tomorrow night.
Looking forward to it. I want to do some work on my strength over the winter.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Younganne

You will really enjoy it. The first few classes are a bit tough as you get use to it, its hard work but great craic!!! Enjoy!:D

Younganne

the weather this week is shocking cold...put on the base layer today for the first time...made a bit difference.

Got out Mon for 5.5 m,
Tuesday for 5m
did the intervals today...great fun:D, did about 3.7m...but forgot to reset the Garmin from yesterday so don't have totals, just lasps...will post tomorrow..on PC in work..

How is everyone else finding the cold & the strong winds???

red face dave

Have not done a thing this week. Was going to do a run today but we were covered in snow. So hopefully do something tomorrow. It is very cold out there so will need base layer hat and gloves

Younganne

Dave, Hat & gloves have been on for the past two weeks and spend my time taking them off when i warm up, putting them back on when i hit strong wind. taking them off again etc...but couldn't go without them!!! Lidl's best:D

thank god we have no snow...i will run in rain, wind, hail and sun but not on snow or frost:eek:

Enjoy the rest....

red face dave

Was enjoying the rest but now I am bored. That reminds me I need to buy new gloves had to throw mine away in Waterford

rainbow kirby

red face dave wrote: »

That reminds me I need to buy new gloves had to throw mine away in Waterford

Penneys, 2 for €1.50, no excuses. :cool:

Younganne

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Penneys, 2 for €1.50, no excuses. :cool:

RK are the Penneys ones the fleecy, wool or cotton? i can't bear the feel of the wind going through the wool....the lidl ones are the "running gloves" so very light

Dave, amazing how quickly running becomes part of us:rolleyes:

red face dave

I know, I never thought I would enjoy such a lonely sport. I love now after a sh1t day in work getting the gear on and heading out for a few miles to clear the head.

rainbow kirby

The cheapo ones are wool, but there are fleece ones in the mens section for about €2.50.

red face dave

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Penneys, 2 for €1.50, no excuses. :cool:

May send the wife in so.

meijin

Younganne wrote: »

How is everyone else finding the cold & the strong winds???

I try to run more consistently since the 5k race.
I went for run on Friday afternoon, and have almost frozen also yesterday in the hurricane. Much tougher than expected...
I have worn long sleeve jacket for the first time yesterday. Both times with a hat and gloves though.