But its cold outside

meathcountysec

Younganne wrote: »

Thanks i'l bear that in mind, would that be the case with the track in Claremont? I'lldo warm up on road....

I'm speaking from direct experience of Claremont track :eek:. Ran a 3,000m race there a few years back. Knees were in bits afterwards even though I had been running on roads regularly.

BobMac104

You're back in business Anne! well done.

meathcountysec wrote: »

Just be wary if you aren't used to running on the track. The surface can be rather unforgiving, harder than tarmac - almost akin to concrete.

Really? any track ive been on has had a slight bit of spring to it.

BobMac104

ok maybe its just that track

Younganne

meathcountysec wrote: »

I'm speaking from direct experience of Claremont track :eek:. Ran a 3,000m race there a few years back. Knees were in bits afterwards even though I had been running on roads regularly.

Would it be the opposite as in the track is a bit softer hence sore knees after being use to road...i run on road at the weekends and on the trails during the week so hopefully it won't have such an impact on me. Ran on it for a couple of laps a few weeks back and i had no issues...but i'll let you know tomorrow!!!

BobMac104 wrote: »

You're back in business Anne! well done.


Really? any track ive been on has had a slight bit of spring to it.

Thanks Bob, ye i'm back in the zone!!

Thankfully i have no issues with my knees so would like to keep it that way!

meathcountysec

The surface on Claremont has been there a while. Compared to Morton for example Claremont is harder/less springy.

Just my experience/opinion:D Your mileage may vary!!!;)

Younganne

meathcountysec wrote: »

The surface on Claremont has been there a while. Compared to Morton for example Claremont is harder/less springy.

thats exactly what one of my "runner" friends just said in work...and he said that footballers trailing grass over the track hasn't helped it either...
i'll be extra careful so...Thanks MCS:D

Younganne

MCS - I woke up this morning and before i moved i had sore knees, then i moved them and i was fine:D you had me paranoid!!!!;)

I survived my first "track" session...the lashing hailstones took my mind of the track surface, i left myself tight for time and didn't manage to finish the cool doewn miloe, but had to change out of the wet things before i started my 1hr Core & conditioning class...This is a tough class but i enjoy it.

The plan for the run was 1 mile easy, 4x400 @ 10k pace with 1 min recovery between reps , 1 mile easy,

started off nice and easy and then did the 4 x 400, only managed 2 laps for cool down, but it was a nice session. I was soaked through from a very heavy hail shower but thats what we have come to expect.

Splits
W/U - 1m @9.06/159,
.26m - 1:49 @ 7.06/178
.26m - 1:48 @ 6.57/176
.27m - 1:50 @ 6.52/182
.27m - 1:51 @ 6.47/175

C/D .51m @8.53/164

Looking at the splits now i realise:o i as going far too fast..i didn't realise i waa going so fast....definitely need to SLOW DOWN.

Overall it was 2.89m @8.56/166 - if i'd checked the watach and seen the distance i would have rounded it up to 3m....

Someone pointed out its either Dedication or Lunacy that had me running in the hail shower that fell. I know which one i'd pick;)

Totals
WTD:13.5m
MTD:38.09m
YTD:285.06m

Marthastew

Fantastic work Anne, you're flying.

I'd definitely say it's dedication:D:D:D

Younganne

Friday 13th April - 3.21m in 30.46 @9.35/160 Garmin

I had a half hr this morning before OH had to "go see a man about a dog" so i took my dog and headed for my 3 mile route...i haven't done this for a while and i was fairly panting going up the hills. And i hate when i have to stop/start with "Lady", so i took her off the lead on the back road and left her to it.

While i was running up the hill i use for repeats i definitely felt like there was no way i could do it faster ot x8 times...so I will have to try it out next week:o...

Beautiful sunny & warm morning for a run!!!
Splits: 9.39/158, 9.37/159, 9.27/166, (.21) 9.43/159

Totals
WTD:16.71m
MTD:41.30m
YTD:288.27m

Younganne

Tue 17th April - 6.01m in 58:49 @9.47/157 Garmin

I didn't managed to get a run done since Friday, but thats family life for you and i just have to get on with things:)
Went out today and thought i'd fly round the park with lovely fresh legs but not so.:eek: My legs were a bit tired and sluggish but i just plodded along without looking at the Garmin as i wanted to just go with how i was feeling.

Took in a different route today to see what way it worked out mileage ways and it was 5.85 so a spin up and down the carpark to even it up at 6m:D

As usual after the first few miles i enjoyed the run. It was freezing cold in parts and lovely and warm coming up the S-bends, very strong head wind going down acres road, but a typical day weatherwise in the Park...
as i just finished my shower and was heading for lunch the heavens opened and there was a huge hail shower so thankfully i was done & dusted by then!!

Pace was nice and relaxed
9.42/149, 9.46/158, 9.50/156, 9.51/163, 9.53/158, 9.40/160

Totals
WTD: 6.01m
MTD:47.31m
YTD:294.28m

Younganne

Wednesday 18th April - 4.04m in 0:36:06 @ 8.57/162 Garmin

Plan today was for 1 m warm up, 2 m@ HM pace, 1 m Cool down.

Went out late morning after doing the playschool drop off with an unhappy child:( who wanted to stay home!! Anyway decided to try and stick to the plan :rolleyes: because i am very bad at sticking to the plan!!..especially regarding the planned pace....and i know there is some scientifc reason (someone might be able to fill me in here) for training at certain paces.

anyway splits were
m1 warmup - 9.35/144
m1 @ HMP - 8.39/167
m2 @ HMP - 8.23/171
m1 cooldown - 9.10/170

my pace was all over the place, too fast then too slow, but the averages are ok....i was definitely more comfortable after 2 mile, so maybe in future i need to do 2m warmup. and i really had to force myself to turn back at 2m or i would have kept going!!!(don't know if this is a good or a bad thing.

1 hr Core & Conditioning Class with Meath Running Group this evening. This is always difficult but definitely good and getting a bit easier as we get a bit stronger!!!


Totals
WTD: 10.05m
MTD:51.35m
YTD:298.32m

Younganne

Thursday 19th April - 5.53 in 55.09 @9.58/155
Again this took more effort that it should have done. I didn't look at the Garmin and just ran the course. I felt like i was plodding but the pace was spot on for an easy run...it just didn't feel easy, i guess my legs are a bit tired. Core & Conditiong class last night was still in them and i could feel the whole body was a bit tired but its done & dusted and i'll enjoy the rest day tomorrow:D

I might "treat" myself to a sport massage:eek:

Splits
9.52/151
9.54/160
10.16/153
10.06/154
9.53/158
(.53) 9.40/161

Totals
WTD: 15.58
MTD: 56.87
YTD: 303.85

Younganne

Saturday 21st April - 6.16m in 1:02:13 @ 10.06/159 including 8 x 1min hills Garmin

warm up mile - 9.38/145

hills - 8 x 1min
1 - .14m in 1.06 @ 7.57/159 with 1.40 recovery
2 - .13m in 1.04 @ 7.59/168 with 1.45 "
3 - .14m in 1.06 @ 8.09/170 with 1.47 "
4 - .14m in 1.05 @ 8.03/170 with 1.40 "
5 - .13m in 1.03 @ 7.51/164 with 1.40 "
6 - .14m in 1.06 @ 8.09/173 with 1.43 "
7 - .13m in 1.08 @ 8.33/171 with 1.42 "
8 - .14m in 1.06 @7.48/171

1m @10.47/162 few hills in this too:eek:
1m @ 10.26/158,
1m @ 9.42/168

i really enjoyed this session and it was a fab day, hence i added an extra 2m at the end

I tried to keep the times/pace down so i wasn't going too fast. I found the 7th hill the toughest and this is reflected in the time. Because its about a month since i did the hills, i wussed out and did the smaller of my hills:o but will do the bigger one next time!

Haven't got out for anything since but back out tomorrow!!!


Totals
WTD: 21.74m
MTD: 63.03m
YTD: 310.01m

Younganne

Tuesday 24th April - 6.50m in 1.00.03@ 9.15/163

I nearly didn't go out for this run as i was stareving but then i knew that if i didn't go before lunch i wouldn't get out at all as OH is occupied this evening so i'd have no sitter....so off i went and then when i was out i didn't want to come back, but i have no more time to spare so Hi Ho Hi Ho its back to work i go

its it was a fantatic day out there, huge claps of Thunder as i write:eek:, but there was heat in the sun when i was out...

The legs were fine today, which is reflected in my pace and i have to say they haven't felt this good in ages so, although i've missed my last 2 90m weekend sessions, i think the break did the legs good....

9.35/154, 8.47/164, 9.34/162, 9.10/166, 9.02/161, 9.13/168, 9.30/172

really enjoyed my lunch as i felt i really earned it....would love a bar of chocolate but....i will resist!!!

Totals
WTD: 6.50m
MTD: 69.53m
YTD: 316.51m

Nules10

fantastic running at the moment anne. Some great sessions in there i am very envious of Boyne 10k is your next race? sub 50 on the cards??

Younganne

Hi Nules, ye Boyne 10k on 6th May....I'm not really convinced sub 50 is there yet but i'll give it a good go...sub 52 is probably more achievable...but i'll just have to wait and see how it turns out on the day!..
great to see you getting back into it...

rainbow kirby

Younganne wrote: »

Hi Nules, ye Boyne 10k on 6th May....I'm not really convinced sub 50 is there yet but i'll give it a good go...sub 52 is probably more achievable...

You might just surprise yourself

Younganne

RK, here's hoping!!:D

Younganne

Wednesday 25th April - 4.4m in 40.02@ 9.06/160

A very wet, windy & cold day in the Park today!!!

the plan here was 1 mile easy, 10 min @ MP, 10 min @HMP (no recovery between), 1 mile easy, but I got it a bit arseways and did the HMP before the MP

I really had to try and keep my pace in check...going on my Spring HM time of 1.54.22 the MP= 9.13 and the HMP=8.44
The session went like this:

1m warm- up = 9.11/152
10min @ HMP= 1.18m in 10.03 @ 8.31/163
10min @ MP= 1.12m in 10.10 @ 9.05/162
1.11m cool down = 10.38 @ 9.35/164

I was happy enough the way it went but i obviously wasn't paying attention to the pace in the warm-up and cooldown but it was so cold, with hail stone that were pelting me in the face that i just wanted to get it over and done with:eek:

Totals
WTD: 10.90m
MTD: 73.93m
YTD: 320.91m

neilc

Fair play to ya Anne getting out in that weather, it was horrible up the road in blanch at lunch. Think I'll hit the treadmill myself tonight (wuss)

shazkea

neilc wrote: »

Fair play to ya Anne getting out in that weather, it was horrible up the road in blanch at lunch. Think I'll hit the treadmill myself tonight (wuss)

+1 on this, I'm def taking the wuss option of the gym.

Times and training are looking great at the mo Anne, as RK says you may surprise yourself on the day. What's the course like, heard its tough enough?

Younganne

My office is in a basement and i didn't realise it was so bad until i was heading out the door...and to be honest i nearly turned back...but i have Core & condition class later so it was lunch or not at all......never dawned on me to go to the gym here in work and do it on the treadmill:o

It was a bit like the end of DCM last year, i was so wet i didn't even manage to do any stretches and ended up burning myself in the shower as my skin was so cold:eek:...but its done now!!

Hey you guys need to HTFU:D:D

Neil when will you hear??
Thanks Shaz...a surprise would be good!!!!

Nules10

Anne you are nuts going out in that weather... rain on its own i can handle, wind on its own i can handle, put the two together and i bail Fair play to you missus.

BobMac104

Hey you guys need to HTFU:D:D

:eek:nice

shazkea

Younganne wrote: »

Hey you guys need to HTFU:D:D

Jeez you put a supportive message up and this is the abuse you get....mods...:eek::D

Younganne

shazkea wrote: »

Jeez you put a supportive message up and this is the abuse you get....mods...:eek::D

that is support too;):D (heavyhanded support);)

shazkea

Younganne wrote: »

that is support too;):D (heavyhanded support);)

Mmmmmm it's not working . I'm watching the waves here in Malahide and going not a flipping chance I'm heading out in that. Will watch it from the window of the gym instead. Nice try though

Younganne

Friday 27th April - 6.5m in 1:03:28 @9.46

I didn't get out for a run yesterday..it wasn't wet enough;)

so headed out today instead. I had company for this run which was great and also i had no Garmin so my companion give me the stats for distance and time...i really enjoyed this run and it definitely didn't feel like 6.5m...I suppose that's the advantage of having company and no Garmin on a run:D

We headed up the North road (for a change there was no strong cross winds today:)), to Mounjoy cross, down Ordanance Survey road, Upper Glen road, Millitary rd, Wellington Road, Chesterfield Ave to the back of the Zoo (is this the Lords Walk? and back out onto North road back to out starting position!!!

It was deceivingly warm out there today, but with a nip in the wind that really lend towards sleeves to cover the arms...i hate having cold arms:o

Totals:D
WTD: 17.40m
MTD: 80.43m(don't think i'll manage the 100m this month, but i'll get close!!)
YTD: 327.41m

Nules10

Nice one anne. Definite nip in the air alright. I won't be putting away the long sleeves just yet.

Younganne

it was so warm i had the jacket tied around me but had short sleeve underneath so compromise was cold arms!!

Nules10

Ahh not so warm out here beside the seaside

shazkea

Younganne wrote: »

It was deceivingly warm out there today, but with a nip in the wind that really lend towards sleeves to cover the arms...i hate having cold arms

T

Looks like someone needs to follow their own advice

Younganne wrote: »

Hey you guys need to HTFU:D:D

Younganne

Thank you Shaz...do as i say, not as i do....is another one:D

ye funny day out there today, sweat pouring off me and ice cold arms....(maybe it was last nights alcohol and not sweat:eek:...

shazkea

Younganne wrote: »

Thank you Shaz...do as i say, not as i do....is another one:D

ye funny day out there today, sweat pouring off me and ice cold arms....(maybe it was last nights alcohol and not sweat:eek:...

Oh forgot you are Novice Leader now...sorry boss . Wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of you in case you give us some rotten interval session to do

Younganne

no no no no ...shaz that's your saying ....i've "heard" you saying it loads of time!!!!!...don't be making me out to be a monster...i just want to be your friend (great idea though):D

shazkea

Younganne wrote: »

no no no no ...shaz that's your saying ....i've "heard" you saying it loads of time!!!!!...don't be making me out to be a monster...i just want to be your friend (great idea though):D

Tis a wise saying alright ...you can borrow it anytime

Younganne

Saturday 28th April - 7.11m in 1:15:30 @ 10.37/155 with 10 x 1min hills Garmin

I have a headache all week which i put down to lights being too strong in a new office i've moved into...the penny dropped yesterday and have realised its my Sinus at me again:mad: this happens every few months and can take up to 3 weeks to clear at a time so off for Sudafed after the football Blitz this morning. The first set of tables started working this evening so off for my hills I went. As promised to myself last weekend i went for my "bigger" hill and i really enjoyed it.

I didn't force the pace too much, just concentrated on keeping upright and pumping the arms. I managed the 10 with only the 9th one really hurting.. some of the recoverys were walking, some walk/jog, then I went on to do 3.32 miles afterwards at a lovely easy pace!!!

Splits:
1.17m in 11.54 @ 10.10/147
Hills
1 .13m in 1.09 @ 8.36/161 with 1.38 recovery
2 .13m in 1.06 @ 8.49/168 with 1.53 recovery
3 .12 in 1.04 @ 8.57/166 with 1.48 recovery
4 .13 in 1.02 @ 8.18/169 with 1.58 recovery
5 .12 in 1.03 @8.32/164 with 1.45 recovery
6 .12 in 1.03 @ 8.27/171 with 1.44 recovery
7 .12 in 1.04 @ 8.42/172 with 1.51 recovery
8 .13 in 1.04 @ 8.24/169 with 1.53 recovery
9 .13 in 1.05 @ 8.40/171 with 1.42 recovery
10 .13 in 1.05 @ 8.28/172 with 1.51 recovery
Followed by
3.32m in 0:34:15 @10.19/157

Totals
WTD: 24.51m
MTD: 87.54m
YTD: 334.52m

red face dave

Great running Anne, You love those hills

Younganne

Dave love is a bit strong:eek:, but i have to say i enjoy them, moreso today because i didn't kill myself on them!!!

red face dave

Going to have to start putting more of an effort on those hills myself I just bloody hate them. You will start to see the benefits of those hills come race day.

Younganne

ye looking forward to Boyne 10k to see what i can do! and it will be my first race since getting the Garmin where i won't let it determine my pace...i'm just going to go for it......:eek:

right i'm neglecting the kids...must hound them off to bed!!!;)

madon

I think we'll hear during the week about collecting race numbers but if you (or anyone) needs numbers collected I'm working in Drogheda all day Friday and Saturday.

Younganne

Thanks a mil for the offer Madon...i'll probably pop over on Sat as its only 30mins drive...might doa bit of window shopping...its all i can afford:(

Younganne

Sunday 29th April - 12.75 m in 2:10:21 @ 10.14/160 garmim


I couldn't get out for this run until this evening so i headed to Navan as i was afraid my country road would be a bit dark by the time i was finishing...i knew i needed at least 2hrs because i'm such a slave to the numbers that i want to do 12+ m so as to bring monthly total up tp 100m.

Got to my mams house and headed out the door just as the rain was starting...and it never stopped:eek:....the wind in parts was really bad and the hail was horrible hitting me in the face but i was determined to get this completed!!!

I started off too fast:eek: oh theres a surprise!! but it was so cold i just kept going, but i paid for it in the latter miles!!! the splits gradually get slower until i was practically crawling with my head ducked into the wind with 1m to go!!!! But as usual as soon as it was finished i was delighted i didn't cut the run short...i'll sleep well tonight!!!

9.49/154, 9.42/157, 9.37/161, 9.58/165, 9.57/157,
10.04/162, 10.08/160, 10.38/164, 10.37/160,
10.33/157, 10.40/162, 10.48/161, 10.31/162(.75m)

Totals:D
WTD: 37.26m
MTD: 100.29m:D:D
YTD: 347.27m

Bally8

Well done Younganne. You're going to have to change the name of your log

Younganne

Bally8 wrote: »

Well done Younganne. You're going to have to change the name of your log

ye i'm thinking ... But its RAINING again!!:D

Tuesday 1st May 2012 - 1st day of "Summer":eek::eek:

and guess what ...ye its raining again...but off i went anyway!!!

5m in 48.25 @ 9.41/169
Himmed and Hawwed about going out, but knew i wouldn't get out later so decided to just go for it...after all if it were a race i'd just have to go!!!

Not too bad once we got going..had company again today and i love this lark of running with someone else. I have done 99.9% of all my runs on my own since i started running a few years ago..Billy nomates

We splashed our way around North rd, up to Castleknock Gate..(my partner actually ran up and touched the pillar:eek:) and back down Chesterfield ave. no signs of any "suspicious packets":eek:

The pace was a bit too fast(certainly not recovery) and i kept trying to reign her in but obviously didn't do such a good job...I also have to learn to talk less as my breathing was all over the place!!! (I might give a few others a run for their money in the talking stakes);)

9.40/161, 9.39/171, 9.46/170, 9.31/172, 9.47/174

I was just thinking the other day that anyone can check the weather on any given day by reading my log..it seems to be an important part of my training description!!:D but then again...look at the title:D

Totals:D
WTD: 5.00m
MTD: 5.00m
YTD: 352.27m

Marthastew

Younganne wrote: »

ye i'm thinking ... But its RAINING again!!:D

Tuesday 1st May 2012 - 1st day of "Summer":eek::eek:

and guess what ...ye its raining again...but off i went anyway!!!

VERY wet and windy out by the sea here also but as you say it's fine once you get going. Extra bragging rights for running in this weather:D

sunflowerRo

Dont chat Anne. All I ever seem to talk about in work is the weather. I'd give Evelyn Cusack a run for her money.
I was running in the park at lunchtime yesterday and was extra friendly to all runners as I knew you run at lunchtimes there. Looks like you wernt out yesterday though - all that smiling for nothing

Younganne

Ah SunflowerRo....i don't think i'll be there tomorrow either but due back in Thur....i bet you made lots of peoples day!!

I just had the most painful sports rub ever:eek:...my IT bands(both of them) are in bits, felt like he was sticking glass into my legs.....heres hoping they get better now!!!

red face dave

Going for the painful sports rub next Monday. Kind of looking forward to it. Legs need it badly