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DCM 2012 Graduates - the next step
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New runner wrote: »Anyone any word how blockic doing? I can't seem find a tracking link? Here's hoping he's on target n going strong!
Gave me a minor scare when the 40k split did not post but he smashed through 3 hours.
5k 20:41
10k 41:41 (21:00 5k)
15k 1:02:34 (20:53 5k)
20k 1:23:55 (21:21 5k)
Halfway 1:28:34
25k 1:44:56 (21:01 5k)
30k 2:05:54 (20:58 5k)
35k 2:27:02 (21:08 5k)
40k ?????????????
Finished 2:58:07
Delighted for him.
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That sounds like a pretty cool idea or what about meeting at the expo and then go for a pasta lunch?
Good idea we can organise a bit closer to the time then, probably easier to get a table somewhere earlier in the day...
hey great LSR from you and niggles holding up, brilliant stuffI can't believe it's only two weeks either and definitely excited about this year too!
Got mid week session in on Tuesday - 14 miles @MP (9:00MM). First six miles no problem then watch died so did last 7.5 (was dark so couldn't pass by house for last .5) to feel and judging on phone time was a little quicker than MP - enjoyed just running and not having watch to check. Did local 10K run today in 49.11 which was a PB for me - was afraid I wouldn't hold pace but it felt easier than I thought it would. My 2nd 10K this year and only 3rd race - thought I had done more for some reason.:eek: But at the end of the day eyes on the prize - training has gone well so positive mental attitude for the next two weeks and DCM 2013 here we come:):)
Well done on the 10k Willie42, nice wee confidence booster...couldn't agree more about the PMA for these 2 weeks, the physical work is done, now its all about getting the head in the right place 0 -
Sounds like u all in great shape , jealous of u all, wish I was doing itGood idea we can organise a bit closer to the time then, probably easier to get a table somewhere earlier in the day...
hey great LSR from you and niggles holding up, brilliant stuff
Well done on the 10k Willie42, nice wee confidence booster...couldn't agree more about the PMA for these 2 weeks, the physical work is done, now its all about getting the head in the right place
However happy bunny tonight as did xcountry race today n finished 2nd for team n silver team medal so I'm happy with that, although I'm def not a XC fan. Give me the slower , longer stuff any day! Once again it's the breathing that gets me. Any how it's amazing how a bit of bling can make the pain worth it!
Hope u all do brilliant in DCM and achieve your goals just as blockic did today!
Was great tracking him today so maybe some of u could post your bib numbers before hand so we mortals not competing can track youse too!0 -
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New runner wrote: »Sounds like u all in great shape , jealous of u all, wish I was doing it
However happy bunny tonight as did xcountry race today n finished 2nd for team n silver team medal so I'm happy with that, although I'm def not a XC fan. Give me the slower , longer stuff any day! Once again it's the breathing that gets me. Any how it's amazing how a bit of bling can make the pain worth it!
Hope u all do brilliant in DCM and achieve your goals just as blockic did today!
Was great tracking him today so maybe some of u could post your bib numbers before hand so we mortals not competing can track youse too!
Great stuff New Runner, well done...doing it for the ladies
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Thinking about joining up to a running club but have a couple of questions for you guys and gals who are in one already.
Do you know of any clubs that train on a Sunday - Most seem to do a longer session on a Sat morning which I can't do with work commitments.
Secondly - at what standard would you realistically need to be at to join up and not stick out like a sore thumb. I'm on the comeback trail but at this point have built up to 10k runs at a slow pace (10/11 min mile slow) I did ask a rep of a club which will remain nameless about joining at that kind of level and was told that I could join the fit for life group which in that club was mainly female walkers. I've nothing against the fit for life concept but to be honest I do see that as akin to a group couch to 5k and would prefer to get myself into a group above this standard. I just don't know how far above that standard I need to be at ? 0 -
Pacing Mule wrote: »Thinking about joining up to a running club but have a couple of questions for you guys and gals who are in one already.
Do you know of any clubs that train on a Sunday - Most seem to do a longer session on a Sat morning which I can't do with work commitments.
Secondly - at what standard would you realistically need to be at to join up and not stick out like a sore thumb. I'm on the comeback trail but at this point have built up to 10k runs at a slow pace (10/11 min mile slow) I did ask a rep of a club which will remain nameless about joining at that kind of level and was told that I could join the fit for life group which in that club was mainly female walkers. I've nothing against the fit for life concept but to be honest I do see that as akin to a group couch to 5k and would prefer to get myself into a group above this standard. I just don't know how far above that standard I need to be at ?
I was about at that standard when I joined a club early last year. I was among the slowest there but got great encouragement from everyone. Has brought my running on no end, re the weekend training what tends to happen in our club is that little groups form for weekend long runs, based on pace and what day/time suits, managed to get all my long runs done this year with company. One of the best things I've ever done was join a club (despite being terrified in advance about being the slowcoach at the back) Go for it :-)0 -
Deedee2012 wrote: »I was about at that standard when I joined a club early last year. I was among the slowest there but got great encouragement from everyone. Has brought my running on no end, re the weekend training what tends to happen in our club is that little groups form for weekend long runs, based on pace and what day/time suits, managed to get all my long runs done this year with company. One of the best things I've ever done was join a club (despite being terrified in advance about being the slowcoach at the back) Go for it :-)
Ours is similar, Sunday long runs that tend to break up into pace groups.
Also, re fit 4 life groups, I don't know why men don't want to join them (and why a club should have to remain nameless for suggesting PM join one) There are men who have come down to one or two training runs at our club, haven't been able to keep up, and haven't come back, but they don't seem to want to join the Fit 4 Lifers. A lot of our Fit 4 Life group would run under 25 mins for 5k, under 50 for 10k etc and have done 1/2 marathons etc; there are men in the club who run at a slower pace, but they won't run with the Fit 4 Life group so they end up training alone. If a few men would just bite the bullet and join the group then they'd have safety in numbers and wouldn't be stuck with just women (if that's what they don't like).
I definitely credit our Fit 4 Life group with keeping me running - just the company & knowing there were people there every week to run with helped me to keep it up and improve.0 -
Ours is similar, Sunday long runs that tend to break up into pace groups.
Also, re fit 4 life groups, I don't know why men don't want to join them (and why a club should have to remain nameless for suggesting PM join one) There are men who have come down to one or two training runs at our club, haven't been able to keep up, and haven't come back, but they don't seem to want to join the Fit 4 Lifers. A lot of our Fit 4 Life group would run under 25 mins for 5k, under 50 for 10k etc and have done 1/2 marathons etc; there are men in the club who run at a slower pace, but they won't run with the Fit 4 Life group so they end up training alone. If a few men would just bite the bullet and join the group then they'd have safety in numbers and wouldn't be stuck with just women (if that's what they don't like).
I definitely credit our Fit 4 Life group with keeping me running - just the company & knowing there were people there every week to run with helped me to keep it up and improve.
+1, the fit for Life group in my club would have lots of runners breaking 2hrs for a HM for example. Within the group there are several different levels.
When a runner gets too fast for the Fit For Life group they are encouraged to join one of the other groups. I'd imagine it is the same in other clubs too...0 -
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Ours is similar, Sunday long runs that tend to break up into pace groups.
Also, re fit 4 life groups, I don't know why men don't want to join them (and why a club should have to remain nameless for suggesting PM join one) There are men who have come down to one or two training runs at our club, haven't been able to keep up, and haven't come back, but they don't seem to want to join the Fit 4 Lifers. A lot of our Fit 4 Life group would run under 25 mins for 5k, under 50 for 10k etc and have done 1/2 marathons etc; there are men in the club who run at a slower pace, but they won't run with the Fit 4 Life group so they end up training alone. If a few men would just bite the bullet and join the group then they'd have safety in numbers and wouldn't be stuck with just women (if that's what they don't like).
I definitely credit our Fit 4 Life group with keeping me running - just the company & knowing there were people there every week to run with helped me to keep it up and improve.
The nameless part was because of the attitude of that person to fit 4 life which it seems may be indicative of a more widespread issue. Basically the gist of the advice was you would be able for the fit 4 life group but wouldn't fit in as it's all women. If the men who are at that standard are being discouraged from joining in because it's mainly women then it's a kind of vicious circle where as you say men don't appear to see it as an option for them yet the standard within the group would be more than appropriate. I'm sure that wouldn't be the official club stance hence not naming it but nonetheless it did put me off completely.0 -
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Perhaps the individual misrepresented his/her club's attitude to the FFL concept, or perhaps you misunderstood? From what others have posted here it seems to represent exactly what you need. I'm sure there's a club out there with a suitable attitude to runners of your pace. You certainly see plenty of 10-min-mile club singlets at the Race Series and other events.
He was clear enough as in "but you don't want to be running around with a pack of auld ones" clear.
I'd be quite happy to join up to a group that was at that pace and progress from there if there was a suitable group for me. If not then I'd improve the times solo and then join up after. Am in Blanchardstown area if anyone has any pointers for me. 0 -
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Pacing Mule wrote: »Thinking about joining up to a running club but have a couple of questions for you guys and gals who are in one already.
Do you know of any clubs that train on a Sunday - Most seem to do a longer session on a Sat morning which I can't do with work commitments.
Secondly - at what standard would you realistically need to be at to join up and not stick out like a sore thumb. I'm on the comeback trail but at this point have built up to 10k runs at a slow pace (10/11 min mile slow) I did ask a rep of a club which will remain nameless about joining at that kind of level and was told that I could join the fit for life group which in that club was mainly female walkers. I've nothing against the fit for life concept but to be honest I do see that as akin to a group couch to 5k and would prefer to get myself into a group above this standard. I just don't know how far above that standard I need to be at ?
I'm in similar(ish) position, I've been running for the past 2 years or so, "seriously" for the past 8 months. I am hoping to get under 3:40 in this year's DCM which will indicate the kind if level I am at.
I AM joining a club once the marathon is over and I already regret not doing so earlier!
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I really hate when this happens.
I've entered a 5k race in a few weeks to give myself something to aim at. Went off on a test myself run. Plan was to do a little warm up then 2-3k at pace to see where the land lay. It went surpisingly well. Threw out 3k at approx 5:50km pace - much faster pace than normal and was able to hold it - then 1k back at usual 6:45km slow pace (acknowledging of course that my fast pace would still be slow) before giving it a bit of a burst for the last couple of hundred metres home.
Got back home all happy with myself - plugged the watch in to upload to strava sure that I would be smashing PB's all over the local segments and the watch didn't save the file for the run. :mad::mad::mad: Ah well - will just have to go out and do it again in a few days.
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Pacing Mule wrote: »I really hate when this happens.
I've entered a 5k race in a few weeks to give myself something to aim at. Went off on a test myself run. Plan was to do a little warm up then 2-3k at pace to see where the land lay. It went surpisingly well. Threw out 3k at approx 5:50km pace - much faster pace than normal and was able to hold it - then 1k back at usual 6:45km slow pace (acknowledging of course that my fast pace would still be slow) before giving it a bit of a burst for the last couple of hundred metres home.
Got back home all happy with myself - plugged the watch in to upload to strava sure that I would be smashing PB's all over the local segments and the watch didn't save the file for the run. :mad::mad::mad: Ah well - will just have to go out and do it again in a few days.
Well look on the bright side, at least you didn't get injured, which given your history....0 -
KillianByrne wrote: »Well look on the bright side, at least you didn't get injured, which given your history.... We will see tomorrow !
All feels good though. Was nice to stretch it out a bit without feeling any ill effects.0 -
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Very quiet around here these days. Did my 8MP session last night, like what Willie and Murph said legs did feel heavy. Going to do my 12easy in the morning. Once I've that done that will have me up to 32 for the week. Over four runs. Might do three miles Sunday to make it the five runs, or is it fair to say it won't matter either way if I do or don't? 0
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Very quiet around here these days. Did my 8MP session last night, like what Willie and Murph said legs did feel heavy. Going to do my 12easy in the morning. Once I've that done that will have me up to 32 for the week. Over four runs. Might do three miles Sunday to make it the five runs, or is it fair to say it won't matter either way if I do or don't?
I doubt it will matter either way. A 3 mile recovery run is almost like a pleasure 0 -
Very quiet around here these days. Did my 8MP session last night, like what Willie and Murph said legs did feel heavy. Going to do my 12easy in the morning. Once I've that done that will have me up to 32 for the week. Over four runs. Might do three miles Sunday to make it the five runs, or is it fair to say it won't matter either way if I do or don't?
Same here did 9 @7.55 pace last night and didnt feel as easy as i would have liked. Better than wed night though when I tried it first but called halt after 3 miles as I was wrecked from 3 long days at work. Top it all I clicked a rib out of place this morning just twisting when I got up. Been to physio and she clicked it back in place but still stiff and sore. Is the reason for the 12 on sunday so you deplete gylcogen levels week prior to marathon so then you build then up fully from empty ?0 -
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