First grey hair and lack of motivation.

Younganne

red face dave wrote: »

First time in weeks have put 3 days in a row. Legs feel heavy enough now.
Club training tonight.
Started of with 1 mile warm up
Then 2 miles @ 7.45 pace (felt very easy)
800 meters (jog 100, sprint 100 etc)
800 cool down.

Best session I have done in a while and really enjoyed it.

I wanted to do 5 session this week but I have a bit of a dilemma. With Saturday been such a huge day of sport it more then likely I will be heading to the pub which could quiet possibly mean no running on Sunday.
So should I run tomorrow instead but that would mean 5 days in a row with Saturday morning LSR.

Great session there Dave

Re you dilemma, time to chose priorities;);)

only "ragging you":D, :D
you could do the LSR on Saturday morning and see then if you're able for run on Sunday evening, or just do a short easy run tomorrow and do LSR Saturday and forget about Sunday if you think you'll be too ahem:rolleyes: dehydrated for running:D

shazkea

Why such a big day of sport on Sat, sure it's only a little rugby match. Doesn't count since Munster aren't there :mad:

red face dave

Thanks Anne.

Think I will bring the gear with me tomorrow and maybe do a slow 3 miles. To be honest there is little chance I will be running on Sunday.

Shazkea on Saturday I will be a support of sport. That's what I am telling the wife. None of my teams made it this far again

Nules10

You are well and truly back to it Dave. What's happening Saturday is euro 2012 starting

Just kidding :-)

red face dave

Thanks
Ha very lucky I was about to go on a rant.:o

red face dave

Recovery Run Friday

Legs are very tired now 4 days in a row running. Did 3 miles @ 9.25.

Hope to head out in the morning for long run. So far so good.

red face dave

7 miles in 1.05.

Forgot the garmin today but it is was probably the best thing ever. Really enjoyed today felt like there was no pressure to keep up pace.
Not as long of a run as I wanted today but overall a good week. 5 days straight running with some speed work in there. Legs are sore and tired now looking forward to tomorrow's day of rest.

scriba

You've earned your day of sport and pints!

red face dave

scriba wrote: »

You've earned your day of sport and pints!

Sports were great, pints were great but head is not great today.:D:D

scriba

red face dave wrote: »

Sports were great, pints were great but head is not great today.:D:D

As they say on the internet, LOL! Maybe bring the Garmin for pacing next time

red face dave

Ha ha. Think pacing was grand it was the duration of the session that was the problem

red face dave

Not much to see here
4 miles done, could not get a signal on the garmin so no time but felt very good. Nice to be running in warm weather. Was supposed to do 6 miles but could not get out of work in time.

red face dave

Was hoping to do 6 miles yesterday but I seem to have been struck by the flu.
After a good dose of Vitamin C I felt much better today so I decided to head to club training.

What a smashing evening for running. 24 degrees in the car so only did 3 miles at a very slow pace.
Was going to do 5 miles tomorrow but I think I will give it a miss and rest up for the race on Sunday. Would love to push for a 46.30 but will have to see on the day.

Nules10

Good luck in the race tomorrow Dave go get that 46:30

Younganne

Best of Luck tomorrow Dave, Hope it goes to plan for you...have you decided the plan yet??

scriba

I'll chime in here too, best of luck tomorrow!

red face dave

To be honest only decided to do the run about a hour ago. I seem to be alot better today since I have gotten the pesky flu.

Not going to run for a p.b just going to use it as a training run and enjoy it, there will be other days for that 46.30.

Thanks for the good wishes:)

Its amazing what a difference a day makes yesterday I was thinking about giving up the running it just seems lately that every time I try to do anything, something goes wrong. Life is one complicated bitch :D:D

red face dave

Not a good day.

Got there just in time for my nephew first race 1k. He loved it and was so proud of himself and anyone that has even looked at him gets to hear about how good he was today:):). After watching him we were told 5 mins to senior race starts so very little warm up done in fact none bar a few shakes of the arms.

Off we went was feeling very strong at the start managed to keep the first 4k average pace around 8.14 so was very happy with that and was thinking maybe a 47 might be on the cards if I pushed it in the second 5k. But then I just stopped I had to walk, legs were gone and I started to feel little bit sick.

That is when my race ended a mixture of walking and running very slowly. The weather did not help me 25 degrees and the lack of water. Ended in 1.02 what a slog. Big difference from a few weeks ago when I ran the 48.

Moving on now to the 5 mile in Dublin. I am more determined then ever to right the wrongs from today. I always knew I would find it hard today so not really disappointed.

Younganne

Sorry things didn't goto plan yesterday Dave, obviously your system was not recovered enough to be racing in the heat.

You'll definitely ace in Dublin on 30th with the extra fire in your belly for it!!!

PDCAT

red face dave wrote: »

Not a good day.

Got there just in time for my nephew first race 1k. He loved it and was so proud of himself and anyone that has even looked at him gets to hear about how good he was today:):). After watching him we were told 5 mins to senior race starts so very little warm up done in fact none bar a few shakes of the arms.

Off we went was feeling very strong at the start managed to keep the first 4k average pace around 8.14 so was very happy with that and was thinking maybe a 47 might be on the cards if I pushed it in the second 5k. But then I just stopped I had to walk, legs were gone and I started to feel little bit sick.

That is when my race ended a mixture of walking and running very slowly. The weather did not help me 25 degrees and the lack of water. Ended in 1.02 what a slog. Big difference from a few weeks ago when I ran the 48.

Moving on now to the 5 mile in Dublin. I am more determined then ever to right the wrongs from today. I always knew I would find it hard today so not really disappointed.

Don't be too hard on yourself Dave. I ran this aswell. Was aiming for sub 44, ran 47.04. Was beating myself up about it yesterday, but on reflection i think the heat was a real killer out there today. I went from first 4k running at sub 44 to running last 6K at a slower pace than i ran the connemara half marathon and Dungarvan 10mile. Also, as you weren't well in the days leading up to it, this probably made it worse for you.

red face dave

Looking back I should have never attempted to run yesterday. I will be making a few changes to my training for the next few weeks in the lead up to Dublin.

Thanks PDCAT It was tough running yesterday alright well done on the 47, Found it awful running the last 5k even contemplated pulling out but glad I didn't now. We all may head of to Spain for some acclimatization training next year

PDCAT

red face dave wrote: »

Looking back I should have never attempted to run yesterday. I will be making a few changes to my training for the next few weeks in the lead up to Dublin.

Thanks PDCAT It was tough running yesterday alright well done on the 47, Found it awful running the last 5k even contemplated pulling out but glad I didn't now. We all may head of to Spain for some acclimatization training next year

Don't think Spain will help us much. I'm only back from a week in Tenerife which included running three days and Mountain climbing in 30 degrees at high altitude. Didn't make a dam bit of difference to me yesterday. I had to stop and walk same as yourself.

red face dave

That was my last hope plus I was using it as a selling point to my other half:D:D

Nules10

sometimes things just dont click. Its hard running in the heat let alone racing in it. I hate it

red face dave

Nules10 wrote: »

sometimes things just dont click. Its hard running in the heat let alone racing in it. I hate it

I'm the very same Nules no good for doing anything in the heat. But was at the doctor and turns out I have a sinus infection.

Going for 5 miles tomorrow, Club training Thursday, 7 mile Friday and then up to the big smoke on Saturday Forbidden Fruit Festival.

Younganne

Dave, horrible thing a sinus infection, mind yourself and get rid of it ...if Doc gave you antibiotics be careful, you shouldn't really be running until they are finished (3days after finished)..immune system on a low and all that!!!

red face dave

I know what you are saying alright Anne and I usually would wait. But I am feeling in good shape bar the sinus and I really need to get out and run and put last week behind me.

I wont be pushing it and if I only can get 2 miles done so be it.

Younganne

i'm with ya Dave, i was running with sinus infec for close to 2 weeks before i copped what it was:o, and funnily enough some of the days the horrible headache lifted a bit after a run!!!:eek:

red face dave

Any races coming up Anne. I may get the marathon training together.

red face dave

3.5 miles done at 9.30 pace.

Felt tough enough but glad I did it.

Younganne

red face dave wrote: »

Any races coming up Anne. I may get the marathon training together.

Ye MArathon training - june 25 is the start of 18 weeks...
June is looking a bit busy for me...:eek:

June 9th 5km in Bohermeen - i've only done 1 x 5k race (jingle Bells Dec 2011) so hoping to take a bit of that time of 25.35 hoping to go sub 24
June 15th Trim run ( not sure of the distance but think it 5k)
June 23rd Dunshaughlin 10k - hoping for sun 50 here
June 30 - Dublin race series 5m - never done 5m race so its my debut - hoping for 40 -42ish!!! would live sub 40 but we'll see!!!
July 4th - 5 k in South O Hanlon, local race....

If i decide to drop 1 it will be the Trim one.....
How about yourself - anything before the 5m on June 30th??

red face dave

Club training tonight.
4.5 miles @ 9.10 pace

Felt back to myself tonight. Good even spilts. Feels good to have a decent run just what the doctor ordered.


Anne that's a good few races alright. Would love to have another race before June 30th but cant see any local ones. Big meet up on June 30th so

Younganne

red face dave wrote: »

Club training tonight.
4.5 miles @ 9.10 pace

Felt back to myself tonight. Good even spilts. Feels good to have a decent run just what the doctor ordered.


Anne that's a good few races alright. Would love to have another race before June 30th but cant see any local ones. Big meet up on June 30th so

Ye Dave, i believe Ryans on Parkgate st is the spot, but i have never been in after any of the races before...I'll PM you my phone number nearer the time and we'll sort something out!!!

red face dave

Thanks Anne

Nules10

Great to have one of those sessions that make you feel good. Nice reminder of why we do this

red face dave

Nules10 wrote: »

Great to have one of those sessions that make you feel good. Nice reminder of why we do this

So very true Nules its nice to walk away with a smile on your face

red face dave

Had a nice few days holidays which was badly needed. Also managed to get in some training in the gym, pool, and cycling an loads of walking and plenty of food and drink and a rare bit of sun burn you have to love the weather in Ireland.

red face dave

After a few weeks of stop start training, I finally started back today. Plan for the next two weeks is 4 easy slow session per week its amazing how much fitness you loose in 3 weeks.

Did 3 miles today at 9.05 pace. Cant say it was easy but should be back to myself in two weeks and then I will look for some races.

Younganne

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welcome back, this night 2 weeks run 1 of 18 weeks DCM plan will be done and dusted:eek:

red face dave

Anne I am not feeling the marathon yet, I just feel that I don't have the miles in my legs like last year and the thoughts of running 20 miles on my own is not very appealing. Last year training partner has retired from all running.

Second day in a row training and it feels good. Knees a bit sore. 3.5 miles with no garmin. Going for 4.5 miles tomorrow early and hope to do 80 minutes on Saturday.

I may have to move to Meath ye seem to have all the races over there:)

Nules10

You can always make the trip up to the big smoke for the longer lsrs Dave. Oh god no you don't want to move to Meath :eek::eek::D

Younganne

Nules10 wrote: »

You can always make the trip up to the big smoke for the longer lsrs Dave. Oh god no you don't want to move to Meath :eek::eek::D

Oi you Mrs, don't slag Meath...good enough for you when you want to come and run our races:p

Dave, i did all my long runs for the past 2 yrs on my own...and ye it stinks:rolleyes:, is there any club or running group anywhere near you...what county are you in??

red face dave

A Mayo man could never move to Meath.:D:D:D

I have not heard of any club members running it yet. May ask again. I could start training and see how it goes.

red face dave

Didn't bother going club training last night decided to head for an early run because of the match.

3 miles done at 9.04 pace. Weather was horrible tough running but enjoyed it all the same. Not looking for mad times this week only looking to get back my fitness. Next week I will up it to 4.5 miles each day.

Seemed to have tweaked my groin muscle as it is sore today. Might have to miss tomorrow and head for a walk instead.

After watching the game last night I wished I had gone club training

red face dave

No running at the weekend give the groin muscle a good rest. Went for a good walk on Sunday, played golf lets just say I better stick to the running.

Back at it this evening. Decided to do 3 quick miles instead of the 4.5. Was very happy managed a 8.21 pace and felt comfortable the whole way around. Going to push it to 4 slow miles tomorrow and then back with the club on Thursday.

red face dave

Plan changed today it was a game of football followed by a gentle 2 mile run after it.

Before the fecking game even started I kicked the ball and all of a sudden felt this burning feeling up the inside of my leg so started the game in goal doing a few stretches. After 20 mins decided the leg felt okay so out I went, got the ball heading for goal nearly there, goal at my mercy, kicked the ball, bang gone again bloody groin muscle and I didn't score the goal.:(:(:(

So at home with ice on and it, and its starting to feel okay again.

Never mind marathon training will I ever be able to do a 10k again

Younganne

Fecking football Dave, thats a mad game...and you didn't even manage to score:rolleyes:
I was suppose to get a sports massage tonight but i got a message that he got a dead leg in training last night, is sitting icing it and forgot me:eek:

hope its better soon!! I'm heading to Westport mid July on me holliers and if could be arrange i was going to meet up with you for a run

red face dave

Anne that sounds great but, I am a Mayo man but I am living in Laois. You will have the best time in Westport lovely part of the country.

How about the 10 mile in Dublin ??????

Younganne

Ah well theys the way it goes.. Ye were were in westport last yr too and kids love it!!!

yep, im signed up for the full race series and the Marathon:eek:

Laois is only down the road:p, no excuse for not coming up to Meath for all the races you were praising the Meath crowd for having!!!!:D

red face dave

Very true Anne. Fair play to you on the race series and the marathon I will be up at the 10 mile race if it kills me.

That is my new goal and after that we will see what happens.