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AMK, do you think your pretty big step up in times and training this year would have led to your disappointment at your results ? I.e. Did you ramp up too fast ?
Its more so that I trained hard for a 10k in July and got sick and then put in some decent training recently for this HM and got injured - thats what I meant about a 'write off' as these were 2 of my goal races.
Regarding results - I think though that its a question of seconds..............getting under 18 for 5k (18:11 PB) and 38 for 10k (38:04 pb) was the goal for the summer and should have been achievable by now - but theres still time this year.
Might not race a 10k again this year, but there'll be plenty of 5k's to set that part right. And I've still got some soft PB's for 2015
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AuldManKing wrote: »Its more so that I trained hard for a 10k in July and got sick and then put in some decent training recently for this HM and got injured - thats what I meant about a 'write off' as these were 2 of my goal races.
Regarding results - I think though that its a question of seconds..............getting under 18 for 5k (18:11 PB) and 38 for 10k (38:04 pb) was the goal for the summer and should have been achievable by now - but theres still time this year.
Might not race a 10k again this year, but there'll be plenty of 5k's to set that part right. And I've still got some soft PB's for 2015
The flattest parkrun in the country in St Anne's will be ready and waiting for you any Saturday morning that want to give that sub 18 a go :pac::pac:0 -
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MisterDrak wrote: »Tough luck A, you looked in great shape at the start of the race.
Been through plenty of my own running woes over the years, but you always come back... Chin up...
and you didn't believe me when I said I had a niggle at the start 0 -
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ThebitterLemon wrote: »Definitely, but probably not till after Amsterdam. My eldest daughter wants to do one so might do it in tandem with a weekend in the big smoke
TbL
FYP
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ThebitterLemon wrote: »So you've changed your mind about me racing one of the MCI marathons the weekend before Amsterdam
TbL
Organiser's were fearful so some dodgy agent dealings meant that I was bought for you to take a dive :P0 -
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Sunday: No running. Done a couple of sets of calf raises.
Monday: No Running - done a good 30 min workout (Gorilla Workout App) that included squats, lunges and calf raises.
Felt great at the time.
The part of my calf that was tender last week no longer felt tender. The hammy area felt ok.
Tuesday: DOMS central. Legs in a jock. Muscles I didn't know I had were sore. Damn squats.
Chanced a slow recovery run (I know....I know......).
Took a mile to get going due to the leg workout and wasn't sure if I was sore from the injury or the workout (damn you RK) - but as the run went on I felt better. Kept it slow and finished 6:3 miles at 8:55 pace.
Another workout tonight, but this was focused on the back and upper body.
Had 2 inquiries for a run on Wednesday but due to U14 football had to turn them both down - sorry lads, apart from your bad BO, its nothing personal
Definitely very easy running for me for the rest of the week.0 -
U14 match tonight, we were 12 points down after 15 mins, but came back to win by 1 point !! Delighted.
Went out for a run in the dark, 1st one this training cycle. Still not 100%, but managed 5.5 miles @ 8:15 pace.
Inside my thighs felt like a shredded cheese string from Mondays lunges.
Wore the skechers 'go ride', which is a great name, almost like an order
Nice and light with plenty of cushioning as I was mainly on paths and roads.
4 sets of:
10 squat thrusts
10 push ups
30 sec plank
15 calf raises.0 -
AuldManKing wrote: »U14 match tonight, we were 12 points down after 15 mins, but came back to win by 1 point !! Delighted.
Went out for a run in the dark, 1st one this training cycle. Still not 100%, but managed 5.5 miles @ 8:15 pace.
Inside my thighs felt like a shredded cheese string from Mondays lunges.
Wore the skechers 'go ride', which is a great name, almost like an order
Nice and light with plenty of cushioning as I was mainly on paths and roads.
4 sets of:
10 squat thrusts
10 push ups
30 sec plank
15 calf raises.
See St. B's are still playing "bangers" How many you score? shame on you :P0 -
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AuldManKing wrote: »They are a shambles alright - thank God its Castleknock GAA that I play with
And the girls team as well
Haha my cartography skills appear to be off
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Friday: Rest day from running - but kept the exercises going.
6 sets of:
10 Standing calf raises
10 leg raises
10 push ups
Bought a new foam roller as the firmness was gone from the old one. Bought one with 'stuff' i.e. grids and indentations on it. Lovely.
Spent a good 20 mins on it.
The last time I was this dedicated to exercises and foam rolling was the last time I was injured. A lesson here methinks.
Saturday: Up early enough for a long run - up at 7:45 - out by 8. Only took a smoothie for breakfast.
I had just started out a mile or 2 when Raycun comes bombing past me (story of my life ) - I was glad he kept going as my pace at that stage was 9 min/miles or slower.
Got into it after a few miles and was kept company by the boys at Marathon Talk, Sean Moncrief and the Jumping the gun lads.
Was interested in the JTG lads comments on the Charlville HM in Cork - the mentioned that it was won by the "former drug cheat".......then they moved on - may be a true statement, but thought it was a very cheap shot and really cheapened what is a very good Irish Athletics podcast. I still think the Dukes report on the mile in Sligo was better than FK's report on the same show.
Anyway, back to my mundane run - found that after the 8-9 mile mark, I perked up a lot, maybe I had just woken up, maybe the sun was out and the birds were chirpin', maybe he leg wasn't at me............but I was enjoying it and it brought me back to my lonesome training for Manchester. This made me do a loop of the war memorial gardens and the long path way, watching the rowers, before turning back in the opposite direction.
The last 2 miles I felt I was flagging a bit, so I ran faster - from an average of 8:35 per mile for 15 miles up to 8:00 min miles - (a real speed merchant is me)
Delighted to get this done, with no ill effects from the leg. Longest run since Manchester.
Will keep the easy running next week as well - looking good for the pacing gig in Athlone.
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AuldManKing wrote: »Friday: Rest day from running - but kept the exercises going.
6 sets of:
10 Standing calf raises
10 leg raises
10 push ups
Bought a new foam roller as the firmness was gone from the old one. Bought one with 'stuff' i.e. grids and indentations on it. Lovely.
Spent a good 20 mins on it.
The last time I was this dedicated to exercises and foam rolling was the last time I was injured. A lesson here methinks.
Saturday: Up early enough for a long run - up at 7:45 - out by 8. Only took a smoothie for breakfast.
I had just started out a mile or 2 when Raycun comes bombing past me (story of my life ) - I was glad he kept going as my pace at that stage was 9 min/miles or slower.
Got into it after a few miles and was kept company by the boys at Marathon Talk, Sean Moncrief and the Jumping the gun lads.
Was interested in the JTG lads comments on the Charlville HM in Cork - the mentioned that it was won by the "former drug cheat".......then they moved on - may be a true statement, but thought it was a very cheap shot and really cheapened what is a very good Irish Athletics podcast. I still think the Dukes report on the mile in Sligo was better than FK's report on the same show.
Anyway, back to my mundane run - found that after the 8-9 mile mark, I perked up a lot, maybe I had just woken up, maybe the sun was out and the birds were chirpin', maybe he leg wasn't at me............but I was enjoying it and it brought me back to my lonesome training for Manchester. This made me do a loop of the war memorial gardens and the long path way, watching the rowers, before turning back in the opposite direction.
The last 2 miles I felt I was flagging a bit, so I ran faster - from an average of 8:35 per mile for 15 miles up to 8:00 min miles - (a real speed merchant is me)
Delighted to get this done, with no ill effects from the leg. Longest run since Manchester.
Will keep the easy running next week as well - looking good for the pacing gig in Athlone.
17m at 8:26 (2hr 23 min)
How did you find running at that slower pace? I set out for my 19 miler today planning to do the same, finished with an average of 7.30
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How did you find running at that slower pace? I set out for my 19 miler today planning to do the same, finished with an average of 7.30
FFS 8:25 is my top end pace these days. So I'll be blowing out my arse and you'll be 10 minutes up at half way.
I hope AMK can hold this 3:40 group together :pac:0 -
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How did you find running at that slower pace? I set out for my 19 miler today planning to do the same, finished with an average of 7.30
Actually, being "kinda injured" (typical runner speak) suits me right now as I dont want to push the pace too much.
But I found that once I settled into a pace, I was grand.
I did find it very monotonous though - at least if you are pushing it a bit, you feel different mentally - rather than feeling that its a little bit of a slog.
Over the past 2 weeks (slow running) I was actually worried at one stage that my running form would disintegrate totally and my body would adapt to running slow and as a result I'd never be able to run fast again.........just like Meno.
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AuldManKing wrote: »Over the past 2 weeks (slow running) I was actually worried at one stage that my running form would disintegrate totally and my body would adapt to running slow and as a result I'd never be able to run fast again.........just like Meno.
Dude, when have you ever ran fast????? 0 -
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Just realised another thing, you two guys are always liable to have a hamstring cramp with a mile to go aren't you? Despite my lack of pace I might be the most reliable pacer on the day (though in saying that my Hamstring cramped with 3 miles to go pacing 3:40 last year- a few hairy moments I must say :pac:)
Gavlor, a message from TRR for you. Tallaght are planning a group trip down to Waterford on December 6th, so put the date in the diary and get your visa organised for the night
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Just realised another thing, you two guys are always liable to have a hamstring cramp with a mile to go aren't you? Despite my lack of pace I might be the most reliable pacer on the day (though in saying that my Hamstring cramped with 3 miles to go pacing 3:40 last year- a few hairy moments I must say :pac:)
Gavlor, a message from TRR for you. Tallaght are planning a group trip down to Waterford on December 6th, so put the date in the diary and get your visa organised for the night
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Is TRR still doing DCM?Just realised another thing, you two guys are always liable to have a hamstring cramp with a mile to go aren't you? Despite my lack of pace I might be the most reliable pacer on the day (though in saying that my Hamstring cramped with 3 miles to go pacing 3:40 last year- a few hairy moments I must say :pac:)
Gavlor, a message from TRR for you. Tallaght are planning a group trip down to Waterford on December 6th, so put the date in the diary and get your visa organised for the night0 -
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