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Dublin Marathon 2012 - Mentored Novices Thread
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Pageant Messiah wrote: »Ha well that has me heading for a 6 hour marathon so.
Just run 2:17 for the half and you'll be all set for a 5hr Marathon according to that article. I think you are well capable of that
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Pageant Messiah wrote: »Ha well that has me heading for a 6 hour marathon so.
Just run 2:17 for the half and you'll be all set for a 5hr Marathon according to that article. I think you are well capable of that
That's gas, I'm really hoping to get around in 5 hours and I was thinking that 2.16 or 17 on Sat was my aim, see you on both finish lines PM hopefully!0 -
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Was feeling so good that I forgot all about the extra two mile to tack on at the end when home was in sight I had to pass my gate and go on .. it definitely got harder then. I won't do that again, when adding the extra in do it before you see home.
Made that mistake a couple of times myself. Just goes to show how much of mental challenge distance running is, as well as physical.
After 12miles to run past your front door and start going further away again is so hard. No matter what shape I'm in to that point my brain starts telling me to quit!
Unbelievable struggle to keep going!0 -
I was wondering should people who have been told that to rest up for 2-3 weeks should they go and see a different physio to get a 2nd opinion?
I was wondering about food on a lsr or marathon itself.
Sometimes I get hunger or empty stomach and would like to take something that would make it feel less empty.
would jelly babies or something like that take away the emptiness?
I tried jelly babies last week for the first time as I was feeling starved during the LSR & they were fine. They were easy to eat & gave me a bit of a kick after 20k & took the edge off - I dont think eating them after 10k would be great but it was something to look forward to after drinking water,water, water:eek::eek: I've tried a few gels but they just dont agree with me
A friend of mine told me that he had a small mars bar last week on a lrs - its something that I might try but personally I dont think I'd be able to stomach something like a banana or an energy bar. 0 -
Well returning from my travels turned out OK for running and against the trend I'm feeling good so far.
I did my LSR on Sunday, (planned for Sat but woke up too tired), I headed out without sorting a new route to make the 16m so headed on the previous 14m route. It felt good and was much stronger then first time in this route/dist in 18th Aug. Did 10k in 1:06 (my new PB) and 13m in 2:32 (again PB) Was feeling so good that I forgot all about the extra two mile to tack on at the end when home was in sight I had to pass my gate and go on .. it definitely got harder then. I won't do that again, when adding the extra in do it before you see home.
Been out two mornings so far this week for 4 & 6m, very regular 12 mpm. I'm not sure if that's slower then my MP or if that is just My PACE!
Hoping to do an easy 2:30 on Sat but if feels OK 2:15 would be a total success.
For any first timers (I am too but only running wise - walkedit twice) don't be too hard on yourself if you don't make the time you imagined/planned for. As lots have said your first is all about the experience and completing a marathon is a huge SUCCESS, with your whole life ahead to do better times.
YoungAnne I love your comment that 12/14 don't seem like LSR anymore ! (even if they ARE) it's true we are improving one and all
Best of luck to all on Sat
added 13th PS
I limited this mornings run to 3.28m but did it in 31.03, at what for me is an amazing pace of 9:28 mpm. OK so I just got a smart phone with a free running app (RunKeeper) hence the new digital details!, otherwise I don't think I'd have known it was so quick. I started off feeling tired but just decided to go faster as it would not be a long run and all my running is slow
Made that mistake a couple of times myself. Just goes to show how much of mental challenge distance running is, as well as physical.
After 12miles to run past your front door and start going further away again is so hard. No matter what shape I'm in to that point my brain starts telling me to quit!
Unbelievable struggle to keep going!
It's not a mistake, it's great training, you're training yourself to have discipline, in a race the easy answer is to stop, passing your door and carrying on shows great mental strength, you'll need it for the big day.;)0 -
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Worst run probably ever tonight, only managed 7 miles and even that was torture. My right calf on the side of my leg was/is killing me, had to stop with the pain.
Really worried that I've done myself some damage
You probably know this already but ice, ice & rest it - i have 2 ice packs in the fridge - had 3 but one burst from overuse:eek: Hopefully its just a twinge that will have settled down in a day or two - if its not too much better by tomorrow you need to see a physio.I've had calf problems in the past so i know what youre going through. I had to stop to stretch on a run recently because of something similar to yourself but it was grand in a few days so dont panic it might be something minor - like someone said in an earlier post every niggle seems like something major so dont panic just yet.
How long since you updated your runners - it might be a warning that you may need to change them??? Theres still plenty of time to sort it out, youll be fine!0 -
Worst run probably ever tonight, only managed 7 miles and even that was torture. My right calf on the side of my leg was/is killing me, had to stop with the pain.
Really worried that I've done myself some damage
I used to stop EVERY Time I went out after 1/2 Miles to stretch (eventhough I did 15 mins at home). I just could never stretch my calf enough to stop it locking up. was a constant distraction. Physio said it was worst he'd seen in a long time, did dry needling & felt good for a few days. Mr Slow recommened I get 'The Stick' and it has sorted the problem out so well. So if you can feel them hard & locked up I'd recommend it. defo rest it anyway, see a physio if you can. sounds like you didn't over do it & it'll be okay in few days. but you dont' want it re-occuring.0 -
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Just finished in physio, reckons I have strained calf muscle. Physio massaged them to the point of me having tears in my eyes! (is it weird that it felt good as well as painful?!)
Gave me few stretches and compression bandage to wear and said I should be ok for Saturday if I rest until then but has advised to take next week off afterwards...0 -
Just finished in physio, reckons I have strained calf muscle. Physio massaged them to the point of me having tears in my eyes! (is it weird that it felt good as well as painful?!)
Gave me few stretches and compression bandage to wear and said I should be ok for Saturday if I rest until then but has advised to take next week off afterwards...
Great news zefer.0 -
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career_move wrote: »Mrs Noc: Hmmm Sober October.....considered and dismissed
Ah lads we have sacrificed enough! Don't take my beer too ;-)
It's good for the carbs!0
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