DCM 2012 Graduates - the next step

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career_move wrote: »

Not if you live in Laois

We don't start until 09:30 @ parkrun, you'd make it up easy!

Dilbert75

Briefly looked into setting up a Parkrun down here in the sticks - but it costs around bloody 6k to set up. Don't know where the money goes but I pretty much have up on the idea at that stage.

blockic

How are people set for Raheny/Dungarvan on Sunday?!

P&D taking it out of me at the moment, legs are wrecked every morning! Hopefully I hit sub 65 on Sunday in Dungarvan, but if not I'm not to bothered about it, not as if it's my goal race or anything, need to focus on the long term targets rather than trying to get PBs in every race I run.:cool:

Are people round here getting decked out in their boards tops?:)

Gavlor

blockic wrote: »

How are people set for Raheny/Dungarvan on Sunday?!

P&D taking it out of me at the moment, legs are wrecked every morning! Hopefully I hit sub 65 on Sunday in Dungarvan, but if not I'm not to bothered about it, not as if it's my goal race or anything, need to focus on the long term targets rather than trying to get PBs in every race I run.:cool:

Are people round here getting decked out in their boards tops?:)

A nice easy 8.5 miles tonight @ 7.15 mpm just to tune up for Sunday. Spanner in the works is a dinner dance on Friday night, free bar etc. I'm sticking to a 5 pint limit but I may target 6.30 mpm or so for dungarvan if your interested?? I'll see how I am that morn, sub 60 could be about 4 pints beyond me!!

blockic

Gavlor wrote: »

A nice easy 8.5 miles tonight @ 7.15 mpm just to tune up for Sunday. Spanner in the works is a dinner dance on Friday night, free bar etc. I'm sticking to a 5 pint limit but I may target 6.30 mpm or so for dungarvan if your interested?? I'll see how I am that morn, sub 60 could be about 4 pints beyond me!!

Haha, I forgot to mention I'm also going out Friday night on the sauce, important occasion so can't miss it. Is 5 pints our limit so? I'll be on the floor by 5 anyway! :pac:

Yeah, like you I'll see how I am, but 6:30s might be a goer if i'm fresh. Sure you can kick on at mile 2 then! :D

RunningKing

For Raheny, I don't plan on pushing it, have had a hard few weeks running and played a lot of football, inc tonight. Will aim for 10k pace and see how it goes.

All my training is 5k based, so I'm interested to see how my pace holds in mile 4-5.
Between football and running I haven't had a rest day in 2 weeks, It's a classic over training scenario! ( that's all my excuses out of the way.....)

New runner

blockic wrote: »

How are people set for Raheny/Dungarvan on Sunday?!

P&D taking it out of me at the moment, legs are wrecked every morning! Hopefully I hit sub 65 on Sunday in Dungarvan, but if not I'm not to bothered about it, not as if it's my goal race or anything, need to focus on the long term targets rather than trying to get PBs in every race I run.:cool:

Are people round here getting decked out in their boards tops?:)

Good luck on Sunday !

New runner

blockic wrote: »

Haha, I forgot to mention I'm also going out Friday night on the sauce, important occasion so can't miss it. Is 5 pints our limit so? I'll be on the floor by 5 anyway! :pac:

Yeah, like you I'll see how I am, but 6:30s might be a goer if i'm fresh. Sure you can kick on at mile 2 then! :D

They times I can only dream about!!!
That's about my interval speed lol!

ncmc

Best of luck to everyone on Sunday! Sounds like there’s been a few issues with illness/injuries/tiredness, hopefully all will come together for the start line.

I think as we all get more experienced and do more races, we have to accept that not every race is going to result in a PB and that in some races we are going to be a bit tired or have an off day.

Just hope everyone goes and gives it their best and has an enjoyable race!

docjewel

blockic wrote: »

How are people set for Raheny/Dungarvan on Sunday?!

P&D taking it out of me at the moment, legs are wrecked every morning! Hopefully I hit sub 65 on Sunday in Dungarvan, but if not I'm not to bothered about it, not as if it's my goal race or anything, need to focus on the long term targets rather than trying to get PBs in every race I run.:cool:

Are people round here getting decked out in their boards tops?:)

:)Got confirmation last night from Mrs docjewel that she gas arranged a few hours off from work on Sunday so I can run the John Treacy 10.Really looking forward to this as its a local race fro me so very little travelling.

On the down side have woken up this morning with aches & pains all over with a really stuffed up nose/head:((kids & OH have had colds for the last 2 weeks so it was probably on the cards that I'd pick up something.)
Was thinking about a small run later but for a change am gonna take the advice of others on this thread & rest up as much as possible until Sunday & hope this cold.

Will be wearing my Boards top on Sunday so don't be shy,come over & say hello.

upthe19th

Good luck to all running the weekend, hope you all hit the numbers ye want.

Sorry now that i didn't enter dungarvan, next time maybe.

Keep her lit....:)

Gavlor

ncmc wrote: »

Best of luck to everyone on Sunday! Sounds like there’s been a few issues with illness/injuries/tiredness, hopefully all will come together for the start line.

I think as we all get more experienced and do more races, we have to accept that not every race is going to result in a PB and that in some races we are going to be a bit tired or have an off day.

Just hope everyone goes and gives it their best and has an enjoyable race!

Take that middle paragraph back!!!

ncmc

Gavlor wrote: »

Take that middle paragraph back!!!

Well obviously it doesn't apply to super duper runners like yourself, just for us mere mortals

Gavlor

ncmc wrote: »

Well obviously it doesn't apply to super duper runners like yourself, just for us mere mortals

My cynic senses are tingling

A pb is a pb!!

KillianByrne

First day in a week feeling reasonably healthy but not going for a run in this weather, decision on whether to run Dungarvan will be made on Sunday morning I think.

I don't fancy driving 2.5hrs to not enjoy a run then have to drive 2.5hrs home again.

Dilbert75

Hope you're ok for it Killian. The 1750 could be dwindling though - Mrs D is out too.

docrock

upthe19th wrote: »

Keep her lit....:)

Ha ha, I havent heard that since DCM12 - I met him somewhere along the route, yer man with all the tattoos, a great breath of fresh air even when the going was getting tough;);)

Gavlor

http://munsterrunning.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/preview-of-dungarvan-10-mile-road-race.html?m=1

For all the fungarvan runners

tang1

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

blockic

tang1 wrote: »

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

Very sorry to hear that tang, shocking news that. It's a very thankless job you do. My thoughts are with the family. Totally agree with you in terms of how lucky we are to just be able to do something as simple as running. Will try my best on Sunday!

RunningKing

tang1 wrote: »

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

Sorry to hear that Tang, terrible terrible news.

Gavlor

tang1 wrote: »

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

It's shocking. Poor man. I hope they catch the scumbags responsible.

career_move

RunningKing wrote: »

Sorry to hear that Tang, terrible terrible news.

+1 there's some sh1tty people in the world

overpronator

tang1 wrote: »

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

Was so sad to hear about, it being from Louth myself. Such a senseless act and for what, some money. Feel sick to my stomach over it.

Steroo

tang1 wrote: »

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

It's shocking, and even worse leaving a young family behind. I'm sure they will be caught.

ncmc

tang1 wrote: »

Was real struggle to find motivation this evening to keep this consecutive days running going. Then just after half 9 i heard the tragic news that a colleague had been shot dead in Dundalk doing his job. Probably the saddest 6 & a bit miles i've ran since i took it up. Be thankful we all can run cause you dont know whats around the corner. Best of luck to all running this weekend, give her holly.

Very well said Tang. A truly shocking occurrence last night. I'm sure all the force feel it very badly. Thoughts with his widow and children.

Best of luck to everyone racing tomorrow. Looking forward to reading all the race reports and hopefully tales of lots of PB's!

Dilbert75

ncmc wrote: »

Very well said Tang. A truly shocking occurrence last night. I'm sure all the force feel it very badly. Thoughts with his widow and children.

+1

On the race tomorrow, I'm just back from walking my dog and I sure hope the weather improves by tomorrow, or I'll be doing well to break 90min for 10m, never mind a pb.

Gavlor

Dilbert75 wrote: »

+1

On the race tomorrow, I'm just back from walking my dog and I sure hope the weather improves by tomorrow, or I'll be doing well to break 90min for 10m, never mind a pb.

It's horrible, that wind would send you backwards!!

Steroo

Feel a chill coming on! Can't budge off the couch. Don't fancy jumping into a lake and swamp tomorrow for this hell&back! Hopefully a good sleep and a hot whiskey will sort it out. Good luck to everyone racing tmw.

KillianByrne

Going to skip Dungarvan & try & get a few miles under the belt at home. Weather permitting, if its ****, I'll get some treadmill work done.