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Cork City Marathon 2013

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    #92
    Ecoenergy
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭Ecoenergy


    ncmc wrote: »
    :eek::eek::eek: It's posts like this that scare the crap out of me! I have some mad notion of a 3:30 time and my times are sooooooooo much slower than yours! I am beginning to think that I am being a tad optimistic!

    16 miles in your lunch hour... I doff my cap to you sir, that it serious dedication :D

    I normally run about 8.40 pace but had to up the pace today due to time constraints. I'm lucky that they're fairly flexible here and I can make up time other ways. I run 5 of the 6 weekly runs during lunchtime which frees up time in the evening for the two little Eco's.
    I wouldn't worry about the LSR pace. Slower is better when it comes to this.


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    #93
    Karenmtob
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭Karenmtob


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|5|6|76 km| 253.5 km |Mallow10m on Monday and a 15m LSR today made it a big mileage week - all good T.G.:)
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|8|4|45 m|412 m|Missed a 12m MSR, but added a mile on to a few other runs, so only was down 9 miles
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|1|6|47.5m|47.5m| Good solid training week for me
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|8|5|51m|371m|first 20m LSR done, no issues

    Getting really concerned when I see the weekly mileage ye are all doing!!!


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    #94
    Beef
    Registered Users Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭Beef


    I'll put my milage up and we can panic together?
    Ah don't worry, these freaks* following P&D are only burning themselves out is all. :p

    *freaks in a good way... ;)


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    #95
    Gavlor
    Registered Users Posts: 6,181 ✭✭✭Gavlor


    Beef wrote: »
    I'll put my milage up and we can panic together?
    Ah don't worry, these freaks* following P&D are only burning themselves out is all. :p

    *freaks in a good way... ;)

    No need to explain yourself. They are freaks. End of.


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    #96
    mr.wiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭mr.wiggle


    Gavlor wrote: »
    No need to explain yourself. They are freaks. End of.

    *20 miles @ 2.23 hr 148bpm* :eek::eek:

    Takes one to know one :P


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    #97
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|5|6|76 km| 253.5 km |Mallow10m on Monday and a 15m LSR today made it a big mileage week - all good T.G.:)
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|8|4|45 m|412 m|Missed a 12m MSR, but added a mile on to a few other runs, so only was down 9 miles
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|2|6|49.5m|97m| Everything ticking away nicely, left calve a bit tight. LSR 17 went well
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|8|5|51m|371m|first 20m LSR done, no issues


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    #98
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    Cost of entry increases by €10 to €75 on Monday, so might be an idea to enter today in case you forget over the long weekend!


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    #99
    docjewel
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭docjewel


    ncmc wrote: »
    Cost of entry increases by €10 to €75 on Monday, so might be an idea to enter today in case you forget over the long weekend!

    Done & dusted,entered this morning:) but the big day still feels so far away:(


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    #100
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    docjewel wrote: »
    Done & dusted,entered this morning:) but the big day still feels so far away:(
    Are you back on board Doc? Good stuff!

    I don't know about it feeling far away, it feels alarmingly close to me :o


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    #101
    docjewel
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭docjewel


    ncmc wrote: »
    Are you back on board Doc? Good stuff!

    I don't know about it feeling far away, it feels alarmingly close to me :o

    Yep on board,OH told me this morning that annual leave has been sorted,in fact she has known since the start of last week:mad: but has left me stew to see if I'd be good, Obviously I have been:p (as always;))

    Will add myself to the table at the end of the week.:)

    Recovery week next week but the plan still has me down to do a 58mile week(Shhhhhhh don't tell Gavlor ;))


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    #102
    Steroo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Steroo


    Good News Doc ;-)
    What will you be going for in Cork?


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    #103
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    docjewel wrote: »
    Yep on board,OH told me this morning that annual leave has been sorted,in fact she has known since the start of last week:mad: but has left me stew to see if I'd be good, Obviously I have been:p (as always;))

    Will add myself to the table at the end of the week.:)

    Recovery week next week but the plan still has me down to do a 58mile week(Shhhhhhh don't tell Gavlor ;))
    :eek::eek::eek:

    Ooh, sneaky move by Mrs Doc Jewel, bet you've been stuck doing the dishes and the laundry for the last week!


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    #104
    docjewel
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭docjewel


    StephenRooney wrote: »
    Good News Doc ;-)
    What will you be going for in Cork?

    I'm gonna stick my head on the block & say sub 3:30,it might be a liitle optimistic but sure if we don't try we won't know!!!
    ncmc wrote: »
    :eek::eek::eek:

    Ooh, sneaky move by Mrs Doc Jewel, bet you've been stuck doing the dishes and the laundry for the last week!

    ***Hey I does 99.999999% of the laundry/dishes/cooking/cleaning on a regular basis anyway:p

    *** Mrs Doc Jewel may not agree with the above statement but her mam agrees with me so I must be right:D:D:D


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    #105
    Gavlor
    Registered Users Posts: 6,181 ✭✭✭Gavlor


    docjewel wrote: »

    Recovery week next week but the plan still has me down to do a 58mile week(Shhhhhhh don't tell Gavlor ;))

    Don't mind me.... Wait till your wife finds out!!

    And for the record, I had a 53 mile week last week ;)


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    #106
    docjewel
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭docjewel


    Gavlor wrote: »
    Don't mind me.... Wait till your wife finds out!!

    aah, once the hoovering is done she'll grand;)


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    #107
    mr.wiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭mr.wiggle


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|8|4|45 m|412 m|Missed a 12m MSR, but added a mile on to a few other runs, so only was down 9 miles
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|2|6|49.5m|97m| Everything ticking away nicely, left calve a bit tight. LSR 17 went well
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|8|5|51m|371m|first 20m LSR done, no issues

    Todays weather was a challenge but I reckon us Corkies had it easy all week compared to you gang further up..


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    #108
    docjewel
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭docjewel


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|8|4|45 m|412 m|Missed a 12m MSR, but added a mile on to a few other runs, so only was down 9 miles
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|2|6|49.5m|97m| Everything ticking away nicely, left calve a bit tight. LSR 17 went well
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|8|5|51m|371m|first 20m LSR done, no issues
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D

    Hope I've added myself to this table ok:P
    Training going ok so far,10k race done this morning just for good measue,between warm up & cool down 12 miles done for today,Rest day tomorrow:)


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    #109
    jcsmum
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭jcsmum


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|8|4|45 m|412 m|Missed a 12m MSR, but added a mile on to a few other runs, so only was down 9 miles
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|8|5|51m|371m|first 20m LSR done, no issues
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D


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    #110
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|9|5|45 m|457 m|12 pmp miles done on Sunday in the most horrendous weather!
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|8|5|51m|371m|first 20m LSR done, no issues
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D


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    #111
    Steroo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Steroo


    ncmc wrote: »
    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|9|5|45 m|457 m|12 pmp miles done on Sunday in the most horrendous weather!
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|9|4|41.2m|412.7m|12m PMP done on Sat, was okay
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D

    Skipped a recover run on Sunday.


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    #112
    outforarun
    Registered Users Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭outforarun


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|8|5|44.5km|250.5km|13M LSR, so far my most enjoyable LSR.
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|9|5|45 m|457 m|12 pmp miles done on Sunday in the most horrendous weather!
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|9|4|41.2m|412.7m|12m PMP done on Sat, was okay
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D
    outforarun|P&D 18/55|9|5|49.05m|312.87m| 6 sessions missed due to glute strain


    hope I've updated table ok.
    half-way through P&D 18/55.
    Was going really well for first 6 and a half weeks, then lost the end of week 7 and the majority of week 8 to a hip/glute strain. Means I lost an 18 and a 20 miler!
    Had resigned myself to CCM not happening, but then managed to complete week 9 without issue. So fingers crossed I could yet be at the starting line come June.
    Finding P&D 18/55 difficult on the legs, it is a jump up in mileage for me but finding it easier to stay disciplined with this plan than others, I think because of the generous number of recovery and GA miles.

    The monkey on my back says I can't go under 3:30.
    So aiming for 3:29:59.

    (I've listed total plan miles as opposed to YTD miles)


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    #113
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    How the heck do you copy the table into a new post :confused: ?


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    #114
    Karenmtob
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭Karenmtob


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|9|5|39km|289.5km|10M LSR, Step back week for me
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|9|5|45 m|457 m|12 pmp miles done on Sunday in the most horrendous weather!
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|9|4|41.2m|412.7m|12m PMP done on Sat, was okay
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D
    outforarun|P&D 18/55|9|5|49.05m|312.87m| 6 sessions missed due to glute strain


    Still wondering how it is possible to run 9.30 min miles on the Big day, if my LSR's are between 10 & 10.30 min mile. Any thoughts folks.

    NELLOCONO - to update the table, select the quote button, add in your details, but make sure to remove the QUOTE from the start and and end of your post.


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    #115
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 8 | 4 | 68.5 km | 516.43 km | 20 mile LSR :D, but I dropped a 19km easy run during the week because the filthy weather. Enjoying a rest day today.
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|9|5|39km|289.5km|10M LSR, Step back week for me
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|9|5|45 m|457 m|12 pmp miles done on Sunday in the most horrendous weather!
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|9|4|41.2m|412.7m|12m PMP done on Sat, was okay
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D
    outforarun|P&D 18/55|9|5|49.05m|312.87m| 6 sessions missed due to glute strain
    Nellocono|Makey Uppy Plan 3|3|3|30m|unknown|Missed 2 sessions due to travel but got a LSR of 15 miles completed

    Still wondering how it is possible to run 9.30 min miles on the Big day, if my LSR's are between 10 & 10.30 min mile. Any thoughts folks.

    Well the idea is that running slow teaches your body to burn energy more efficiently by going to fat reserves as opposed glycogen stores which are limited, and when you run out of glycogen, you stop. As well as that, you will have recovered and rested up with a taper before your marathon, so you should be fresh....

    I guess you should just believe, its my first marathon as well so I am kinda thinking the similarly. I have run a few half marathon and ten mile races at faster than PMP so I am a bit reassured by that. Have you run much races or shorter runs where you would be going faster than PMP? 9.30 min miles should probably feel like an easy pace for you...


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    #116
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    Karenmtob wrote: »
    Still wondering how it is possible to run 9.30 min miles on the Big day, if my LSR's are between 10 & 10.30 min mile. Any thoughts folks.
    There’s no guarantees of course. With all the training you’ve done, you should be able to it, but things can and do go wrong in races. All you can do is follow the plan as best you can and give it your all on the day.

    The idea is that by having done your LSR’s slow, you have trained your body to burn fat for energy rather than just glycogen. This should serve you well on the big day and you will hopefully avoid hitting the wall which is what happens when your glycogen stores run out at around about the 20 mile mark. Also, race day conditions are so different from training runs, your legs will be rested and you will be caught up in the excitement of the big day. There is certainly no harm in running some of your LSR miles at PMP, it can be quite a confidence boost to do so. Just don’t do it every week, one in 2 or 3 would be plenty, you don’t want to injure yourself. And don’t run the whole LSR at PMP, if your LSR is 16 miles, you could maybe do 8 or 10 at PMP Your half marathon should give you a confidence boost also, if you manage to hold 8:30 miles for 13 miles then suddenly 9:30 for 26 miles doesn’t seem such a stretch!

    Try not to worry! I think every single person doing their first marathon worries about holding the pace (trust me – most of us who are on our second or subsequent marathons are having the same worries!) I think a good push at the half marathon and some PMP incorporated into your plan are the best way to banish those worries!


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    #117
    scriba
    Registered Users Posts: 875 ✭✭✭scriba


    Name|Plan|Week|Weekly Sessions Completed|Miles/KM This Week| Total Miles/KM | Comments
    Mr.Wiggle|RunRepublic Sub3.30|6|6|75 km| 328.5 km |another slog this week but really enjoyed the 18m LSR today
    scriba | P&D 18/55 | 9 | 4 | 69 km | 585.43 km | Another dropped recovery run, real life getting the way. :mad: But I did get 19km of PMP done. The extra rest might do me good :)
    Karenmtob|hal higdon novice 1|9|5|39km|289.5km|10M LSR, Step back week for me
    ncmc|P&D 18 week up to 55 miles|9|5|45 m|457 m|12 pmp miles done on Sunday in the most horrendous weather!
    Ecoenergy|Makey Uppy Plan|2|4|28.5M|69.5M| missed 2 sessions this week inc LSR
    jcsmum|makey uppy plan 2|3|6|43m|140m| Low mileage week but 5 mile PB on Friday 34:04, followed by an 18m LSR on Sat. All good :)
    StephenRooney|P&D 18/55|9|4|41.2m|412.7m|12m PMP done on Sat, was okay
    docjewel|P&D 18/70|9|7|67.14m|698.9m|Sundays runs included one in the morning & one in the evening,as if getting soaked once isn't enough:D
    outforarun|P&D 18/55|9|5|49.05m|312.87m| 6 sessions missed due to glute strain
    Nellocono|Makey Uppy Plan 3|3|3|30m|unknown|Missed 2 sessions due to travel but got a LSR of 15 miles completed


    Table's filling up nicely, less than 9 weeks to go. Long runs driving anyone spare yet?


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    #118
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    I'm finding the long runs ok so far. Trying to do them somewhere different to get a change of scenery. I hope to have most of the marathon course covered by the time the big day comes around.

    I'd actually rather do a LSR any day of the week over a LT run or my new nemisis... VO2 max :(


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    #119
    scriba
    Registered Users Posts: 875 ✭✭✭scriba


    ncmc wrote: »
    I'm finding the long runs ok so far. Trying to do them somewhere different to get a change of scenery. I hope to have most of the marathon course covered by the time the big day comes around.

    I'd actually rather do a LSR any day of the week over a LT run or my new nemisis... VO2 max :(

    That's a good idea re: the course. I was doing all my LSR's out there at the beginning, but I changed it up and currently do mine at the marina/old trainline/blackrock area, just for a bit of greenery, and I like running by the water. Except when the wind is lashing into you like a icy slap.

    With the LSR, when I'm out doing them, I'm enjoying them. But if I don't get them done first thing in the day, they can really weigh heavily on me. It's the time between running them, stretching, showering and the slow shuffling around afterwards that's putting me off.

    VO2 max is going to be... interesting.


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    #120
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    You'll be grand with your VO2, just try not to start out too fast, my first two intervals were faster than I planned and then I hit a wall in the third.

    The marina in Cork seems to be the route of choice at the moment! I have done a good few runs there now even though it's 45 km's from where I live! It's just so lovely and flat, and as you say, it's nice to run by the water.


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    Beef
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    The marina is near where I work so I'm often running down that way if I can get out of bed early enough in the morning. It's a great spot for running - and continuing out by Harty's (sp?) Quay and down by the old railway line is smashing on a bright clear morning. It's great being able to run without having to worry about traffic.


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