The main thing is keeping the main thing, the main thing

statss · 03-04-2014 3:05pm

Go n-éirí leat, AMK.

RayCun · 03-04-2014 3:06pm

You're in great shape - stay calm, controlled, and confident and you'll get a result to match

career_move · 03-04-2014 3:20pm

Are we doing this already......it's only Thursday

Oh well I only have 3 words for you anyway Alan

MAKE IT SO

AuldManKing · 03-04-2014 9:08pm

Wow - its still only Thursday - thanks for the pressure support

Thursday: 5.2 miles inc 5x2 mins @ 10k pace (90sec rec)

Just what I needed at this stage - legs were a bit heavy still, but getting better as the week drags on.
This little session really fired them up. Feeling much better now although I felt it difficult to hold the pace :eek:

Got me thinking about the day I broke 40mins for a 10k in Maynooth - on the warm up, I was doing strides and couldn't get up to race pace in the strides! - So I know that this sort of nervous energy plays havoc - I expected it and its here.
It'll be gone on race morning. Fact.

PS: Carb loading has started, my pee is clear, Beetroot juice load has started (pee wont be clear for long),my ar$e cheek is healed, flights are checked in, bag is ready, packing list is complete, gear all washed, garmin charged.

yaboya1 · 03-04-2014 9:10pm

Very best of luck on Sunday AMK.
I'm sure you'll nail it

Tom Joad · 03-04-2014 9:13pm

Very best of luck in Manchester - you're training has been great and am sure you'll get the sub 3.

Pacing Mule · 03-04-2014 9:31pm

Go Yiddo !!

TRR · 03-04-2014 10:54pm

drquirky wrote: »

The RK version:

1-15 don't **** it up- wait maybe if I hit some HM pace miles ill bank some time- f it 10k pace is feelin comfortable I'll just cruise this downhill

15-26 oh **** maybe I ****ed up, my calf hurts beer pain beer pain internet slagging, my heads gonna explode

26-finish solid effort didn't hit target but I'll "learn from it"

AMK version

1-finish

I'm one badass, smart mother****er. My training is solid, my head is right and I'm bout to make money for my homie DQ Yahooooo!!!!

Wouldn't it be gas if that after ten miles or so, AMK has some sort of schizophrenic episode and RK took control for the next ten miles. AMK regains control of the body at 20 miles but in the meantime he has ran a 10 mile pb from 10-20 miles

AuldManKing · 03-04-2014 10:57pm

TRR wrote: »

Wouldn't it be gas if that after ten miles or so, AMK has some sort of schizophrenic episode and RK took control for the next ten miles. AMK regains control of the body at 20 miles but in the meantime he has ran a 10 mile pb from 10-20 miles

Haha, Is that my race day tactic, Coach?

Ososlo · 04-04-2014 10:14am

Have the run of your life A! Most important of all, have a great experience and enjoy every moment and you'll get the main thing... which is the main thing

Runchick · 04-04-2014 10:19am

Have loved following your training for this one, you really deserve the target you're after! Best of luck on Sunday and enjoy

Micilin Muc · 04-04-2014 10:37am

Good luck Alan. It's been great watching your progress since I last beat you in a race

You've certainly done your homework!

Krusty_Clown · 04-04-2014 11:00am

cianc · 04-04-2014 11:27am

Jaysus this is exciting! I'm gonna be glued to the live tracker on Sunday.
Just don't foock it up, all of A/R have a lot invested emotionally in this

belcarra · 04-04-2014 11:42am

The pressure round these parts must be something like what Katie Taylor faced in the Olympics...done deal but still gotta get through it!

AuldManKing · 04-04-2014 12:00pm

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

That's brilliant, Cheers!

AuldManKing · 04-04-2014 12:56pm

Aero2k sent me this on email - its well worth reposting here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llfcZUyTJGA

"I had every right to expect the performance of my life" - I think this line is pertinent to a lot of runners doing spring marathons this year.

barryoneill50 · 04-04-2014 1:13pm

the very best of luck Sunday. Looking forward to seeing how you get on

davemcmahon · 04-04-2014 1:50pm

Best of luck A, go out and run the race your training deserves.

Gavlor · 04-04-2014 6:08pm

AuldManKing wrote: »

Aero2k sent me this on email - its well worth reposting here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llfcZUyTJGA

"I had every right to expect the performance of my life" - I think this line is pertinent to a lot of runners doing spring marathons this year.

Brilliant..... but why the f&ck did nobody tell me before dcm that I could save 80 meters or so sticking to corners????

ThebitterLemon · 04-04-2014 6:50pm

AMK,

Best of luck.

As a sub 3 runner I assume you won't adopt some elitist demeanour that will preclude you for bringing me on the promised second tour of the PP!

TbL

ecoli · 04-04-2014 8:45pm

Best of luck at the weekend. If at any point RK attempts to rear his head be sure to put him firmly in his place. Your training has gone very well and your body is physically ready for it. The hard work is done now just drive it home.