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We're not worthy we're not worthy !!! I'm awe ! What an amazing race and report so sorry that the raheny crew couldn't be there to support you but we are dcm training or suppprtimg our raheny crew dcm training !!! We hope to be there to support you again.
very well done on such a great achievement. 0 -
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Cheers, WW! It is very heartening to see some progression alright! Makes it all worthwhile:DWubble Wubble wrote: »Not dramatic at all A. Unbelievable progression, the first overall race win can't be far off. Enjoy the holidays, well deserved!
It's really a case of breaking it down into chunks, so I worked with 2 hour chunks and then gave myself a little mental (not necessarily physical) break. You just can't start out thinking, OMG, I have 11 hours to go! I did start the countdown after half way though!! Thank you!hot buttered scones wrote: »Great report and an amazing achievement. Congratulations. I can't fathom how anyone could run for that length of time. You'll have to start calling yourself Osolong now!
Cheers TG and epic stuff yourself! Only the start for you!tailgunner wrote: »Epic stuff. Congrats again on the win.
Thanks MA. It really does help, in the darkest hours, knowing that people here are willing you to do well. That helped me get through a lot of it.Maximus Alexander wrote: »I'm absolutely thrilled for you, it's palpable how much it meant to you and you've every right to be dramatic about it; it's a dramatic thing! Well done and congratulations and thanks for the report.
Thomas, that means a lot coming from yourself. Thanks so much! I look forward to meeting again at future events!TFBubendorfer wrote: »Well done champ! You really looked exceptionally comfortable for those 4 hours I was able to witness myself.
There's a lot more to come where that came from.
Ah, thanks so much D. Not preparing properly could lead to many many hours of unbearable torture ahead, and probably an early dropout, so it really does pay to have prepared properly in every way.Was looking forward to the report and it delivered in spades!
So much detail and that opening paragraph really struck a chord as another reformed non-runner!
You have properly earned the praise you are getting. There's a few people I know that have attempted ultra running events like that and I don't think they pay the events the respect you do both in training approach (the volume constantly amazes me), race day both in prep and how you handle the race itself (I don't get the during the race selfie stuff, have seen people stop to take them at times....it's a bloody race!).
Anyways you only get what you give and credit to you on the win, more than earned...it was deserved.
Hope to meet up after DCM - properly this time!!
I have a good feeling about the future, and thanks so much Jake!Brilliant report O and congrats on your maiden win may it be the first of many.
haha:D I started the alcohol taper last night. It just can't continue as it is as it isn't helping recovery!!!! I think I'm done with it now:)hillsiderunner wrote: »great report Ososlo - congratulations on the first win!
Any miles since?
And are you tapering off the celebrations yet?(*) You need a bit of recovery before DCM....
(*) dives for cover
I did 5 miles on Wednesday and 4 miles last night and all seems good apart from a tender left hamstring, but I'm fairly certain it's not an injury - just sore.
BG, I agree wholeheartedly about finding my niche and it's great to see that these events are getting more popular as there's good competition and more of these types of races arising. I'd say I'll go back to Tralee next year, if Belfast recovery goes as well as it did this year. Thanks again!Bungy Girl wrote: »I'm going to go with Osoawesome, it has a certain ring to it
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Congrats on the win and overall placing. Your resilience never fails to impress. Talk about finding your niche! Enjoy the R&R and the upcoming hols.
Cheers C! Hope you're feeling better!Fantastic! Great report too!
Thanks Anne. Great to see the hard work paying off alright as it really makes it all worthwhile to see something at the end of it - a medalBrilliant report and fantastic running. Delighted for you A. Your dedication & training has been amazing to watch. Enjoy the downtime. See you at DCM!
LOL to the obsession bit! Can't argue with that D:D Lovely post, thanks so much. Hope you're still on a high yourself as you should be!Duanington wrote: »Tonnes of hard work, heaps of dedication , no shortage of guts and a pinch or two of obsession, well done A, another fantastic achievement that you should be very, very proud of
I'm going to ask the RD to hire you guys out for next year. It's exactly what the event needs! Thanks A and good luck with the last few weeks!!!We're not worthy we're not worthy !!! I'm awe ! What an amazing race and report so sorry that the raheny crew couldn't be there to support you but we are dcm training or suppprtimg our raheny crew dcm training !!! We hope to be there to support you again. very well done on such a great achievement.
Thank you BS! And congrats yourself last weekend. Hope the recovery goes well and you're in a good position to give DCM a good shot.Bluesquare wrote: »Well done again - what a fantastic achievement . Your report transported me to Tralee - Felt like I was watching the race for a while !
Yep, a good crew is half the battle, B. I'm really so fortunate to have people willing to give their time to me. Those crews in Tralee last week, all deserve medals. It was a horrible horrible night for them, but all remained in great spirits throughout. Major kudos to them all.Amazing report A, sounds like a lot of things went well and your crew were fantastic!0 -
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Incredible report and achievement A, I'm bursting with pride, you showed true grit It's so obvious that you've found what makes you tick and you need to get a buzz from what you're doing if you want to stay motivated and keep up your training with such intensity. Stick with what you love, what makes you happy and what you're obviously good at 0
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Monday September 19th
7.8 miles @ 9:51
Taper madness in full fling. I woke up with a sore back (never have back issues) and a cold. I also had a sore spot on the front of my foot and felt like I was suffering from some kind of degenerative muscle wasting disease! Fretting about the weather started too.
Tuesday September 20th
6 x 8 sec hill sprints
6.3 miles @ 9:57
Went to my usual hill in the Phoenix Park. Back still a bit sore but otherwise all good and legs felt full of zip.
Wednesday September 21st
Rest, and weather-worry.
Thursday September 22nd
4.5 miles @ 9:53
Excitement setting in, and lots more fretting about the weather.
Friday September 23rd
2.4 miles @ 10:27
Early one, before drive down to Kerry. Felt very good on this run and the mind was in a very good place and I was oozing confidence. Nerves set in alright that night, but like Belfast, they were not crippling like they would be for me for a short fast race.
Saturday September 24th
62.9 miles in 12 hours
Sunday September 25th
Rest
Weekly total: 84.7miles
Monday September 26th
Rest
Recovery coming along very nicely indeed. All fine except for sore/strained upper legs, mainly hamstrings (same as after Belfast). Stayed on the sofa most of the day and went for a short walk in the evening. Slow but fine.
Tuesday September 27th
Rest
Walked about a lot more with no issues. Recovery is a different story altogether compared to after the 24. I actually feel better today than I did a week after my first marathon a few years ago.
Wednesday September 28th
Recovery run
5.4 miles @ 11:29
Testing the waters. Both hamstrings sore and tight. Right one eased out during the run, but left one a tad niggly still. No injury concerns - delighted!
Thursday September 29th
Rest
Thought it a good idea to let things settle and give the hamstring extra chance to rest fully.
Friday September 30th
4.1 miles @ 10:49
Left hamstring a lot better but still a tad sore, but didn’t bother me much when running. Definitely not an injury, just soreness. Otherwise all good.
Sleep is terrible since the race. I drop off to sleep no problem, but I’m waking again within a few minutes, and then it’s a case of lying awake for hours and nodding off for a few minutes and then waking again in hot sweats with some very strange dreams. Very same as after Belfast and it lasted about 10 days then, so hopefully things will return to some kind of normality more quickly this time.
September Total: 267 miles
Saturday 1st October
6.6 miles @ 10:30
Feel like a bit more pace is returning.
Sunday 2nd October
3.5 miles @ 10:45
The plan today was for 10 miles if feeling good. The legs and body in general felt good. However, 3 miles into the run, I felt like fainting and a bit wobbly, so called it a day. Instead of getting depressed about it, I admitted to myself that I’m probably still very much in recovery mode, and to take full advantage of the fact that this is a recovery week, so headed home.
Weekly total: 19.8 miles
Monday 3rd October
Took my prescribed rest day for the week.
Tuesday 4th October
10 miles @ 9:48
Felt great. Definitely back in the groove.
Wednesday 5th October
10 miles @ 9:45
As above. Full of energy and just bursting to get the legs moving after work.
Thursday 6th October
7 miles @ 9:30
Threw caution to the wind and just went with the flow and did what my legs wanted to do, which was to run a bit faster than easy.
Friday 7th October
7 miles @ 9:48
Another lovely run post work.
Saturday 8th October
12 miles easy @ 9:51
Should have been 15, but a bit caught for time with a sh*t load of work that I have to re-do due to the incompetence of others, so a bit stressed and wrecked and neck very sore. Trying to build the long slow run back up for DCM, but not too worried about rushing it to be honest, as I know I can cover the distance, as I did just run 63 miles in one go, 2 weeks ago
so it shouldn't prove to be too much of a problem. I'll aim to do 16 or so next week, and 20ish the week prior to DCM.
A night out on the town was cancelled this afternoon, and I have to say I delighted I didn't have to go out. I'd rather try to get the sleep back on track and to conserve lots of energy for my running for the coming days. What have I become? My former self would be shaking her head in disbelief.
Sunday 9th October
am: 6 miles @ 9:40
Did the first few miles at easy effort and the last 2 with a bit more of a steady effort. Neck still very sore and very tired today. Sleep still very unsettled. I know my sleep is crap at the best of times, but this is a bit different. My mind is very restless and I'm not feeling my usual self. Just wish I could get a few hours of uninterrupted sleep.
pm: 9 miles @ 9:38
Popped out for a few miles to get away from my work and ended up staying out a lot longer than planned, as I was loving this so much. I ran the opposite way around my park to usual, which is something I normally find hard to do (ocd much?) This felt effortless and I felt like I was floating. Was tempted to stay out longer, but I had dark clothes on and no hi-viz so best safe than getting mown down etc...
Weekly Total: 61.5 miles
Happy now with that as a base from which to start building again. The recovery period is well and truly over. Will get back to my hills this week and introduce more doubles. The cooler temperatures are suiting me very well and I'm looking forward to a long cold winter 0 -
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What an awesome report! Brilliant! Bookmarking and will use as 'mandatory reading' on another thread soon! Congratulations once again.
Thanks, Nop! Can't believe you had time to read it! Stellar job with the Novices this year! Really impressive work! Not long to go now until you get your life back 0 -
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8 days with no running whilst on holidays!!! I found the first few days quite tough, but once I got into a daily routine of excessive drinking, which kicked off with a glass of prosecco most lunchtimes and ended with some kind local tipple, I was A-OK!
Thursday November 10
7 miles easy @ 9:39
First run back. Felt great and delighted to be returning to some kind of normality. Couldn’t keep up that unhealthy living for much longer. I’d say I only drank in total, one litre of water in the 8 days while away.
Friday November 11
am: 6 miles @ 9:52
Ah Jaysus – poor old Leonard checked out of the building this morning. A very sad day:(.
pm: 6.7 @ 9:27
Only back 2 days and acting stupidly once again. Why oh why did I feel I had to do a double today after a week of no running. If anyone else asked my advice about what to do today, the last thing I’d have advised them to do would have been a double.
Saturday November 12
4.5 miles recovery @ 10:22
And as expected (and rightly deserved), I woke up with really bad muscle soreness, mainly in quads and hamstrings. Fcuking idiot for doing too much too soon.
Sunday November 13
10 miles @ 9:58
Left leg still a bit sore, but everything else tickety-boo. It eased out within a few miles but I kept things super easy so as not to aggravate anything. 10 loops of local park.
Weekly total: 34.3 miles (over 4 days)
Monday November 14
Rest
Took the day off to let everything settle and try to gain some much needed perspective once again!
Tuesday November 15
10 miles easy @ 9:53
Got my blood tests back from doc. Everything was perfect. So iron is not low, despite being a female, vegetarian, ultra-runner. My B12 is so good the numbers are off the charts, (anyone who says you have to eat meat and fish to get to get all your dietary requirements and be a strong healthy runner, is speaking balderdash) and all the other stuff like thyroid, liver function, cholesterol, Vit D are as good as they possibly could be. I have some female issues which I spoke about before in my log relating to Athletic Amenorrhea which in itself isn’t really harmful, but I need to keep an eye on some things. A simple way to get rid of it is to stop training (things always settle down when I’m on a running break), but I’m not going to do that - obviously. As I said and as the doctor relayed to me, it’s not really a problem but we’ll keep an eye on it. This doctor is so cool. She completely understands me and my running and doesn’t preach at all. She appreciates the lifestyle choices I’ve made and just wants me to get the most out of myself, whilst feeling the best I possibly can.
So the iron etc is all fine, so why was I feeling so shight before the hols then? A touch of overtraining perhaps? Some residual fatigue from the 12 and 24 hour races? Mental fatigue? I dunno really, but maybe a touch of all of the above. I feel a lot better now knowing there is nothing physically wrong with me. I just need to relax a bit more in my approach to training and not increase anything too quickly, so back to the old cliché of listening closely to the body, more than ever!
Wednesday November 16
6 miles easy @ 10:20
My coach is encouraging me to do all my runs starting with a super slow first few miles, with the first mile to be like walking pace so I tried this tonight for the first time. I didn’t look at the watch and expected it to be even slower, but it came out at 11.34. Eased into the run then very slowly and finished at 9:40ish pace which felt like easy pace.
Thursday November 17
8 miles @ 9:43
A bit of a mixed bag. First mile slow again at 11:06 and I really couldn’t go any slower as it was bitterly cold and I really needed to warm up. 3 miles in and I still hadn’t warmed up so threw in a few miles with a bit of pace with the sole purpose being, just to feel a bit warmer. Nothing too taxing but it did the trick.
Friday November 18
4 miles @ 10:24 easy
Saturday November 19
am: 6.5 miles @ 10:08 w 6x20 sec strides
Just barely missed a few Boardsies who were doing XC in my park this morning. Most of the runners were gone by the time I got to the park. Thanks for not messing up the place too much folks. I like to keep it nice
pm: 4.3 miles @ 10:04
Threw in a faster mile towards the end at about 8:15 pace.
Sunday November 20
12 miles easy @ 9:57
12 laps of local park. Nice run. Slippery in parts to start with so took things super easy.
Saw World Ranking Ultra Marathon 24 Hour table today, and I’m the 205th best female 24 hour runner in the world out of 947 female runners. Lots of room for improvement:D
Went to see this this evening. One word - cool :cool: If you're a fan of Iggy and the Stooges, it's a must see.
51 miles weekly total (50 was my quota)
Monday November 21
am: 6 miles easy @ 10 pace
Watch fcuked up on me so no exact stats for the run. A lap of my local park, then down through Santry, up by DCU, down into Albo College Park for a few laps and finished on Home Farm Road.
pm: 8 miles easy @ 9:48
Same issue with watch. When I got home, I did a hard reset on watch and deleted history and updated software on Mac.
Felt great on this run.
Tuesday November 22
am: 8.2 miles @ 9:40
Lovely effortless run
pm: 6 miles @ 9:44
Another run where I had oodles of energy and was bouncing along.
Wednesday November 23
8.5 miles @ 10:06 – 6 x strides and 5 x 8 sec hill sprints
A bit tired for the first few miles. Maybe it was the 2 doubles already this week that had me a bit fatigued, but breathing was a bit laboured. Felt good on the hill sprints and a lot more sprightly on the few miles after the hill sprints. The Phoenix Park was looking splendid today.
Thursday November 24
8 miles easy @ 9:52
A weird one. Felt very tired for the first 2 miles, and took my jacket off then and the rest of the run was lovely and fluid and 9:30ish min/miles felt like recovery pace. Completely effortless.
Friday November 25
Rest
Saturday November 26
15 mile LSR @ 9:33
Again, felt effortless, like Thursday's run. Could have kept going but trying to be sensible with the build-up this time. Started at 10 pace and by the end, 9 pace felt easy with no extra effort. When I feel this good, I feel I can run forever. Experience however, has taught me that 'forever' in 2016 only meant for 23 hours:rolleyes:
Sunday November 27
Rest
So, 2 days of rest this week! I had reached my weekly quote of miles already, so decided to be extra conservative and sensible, and not bother running at all today.
Weekly total: 60 miles
Monday November 28
am: 8 miles easy @ 9:43
Around the Ring Road in Kilkenny. A beautiful morning, and a wonderful run. Again, it felt like walking effort.
pm: 3 miles easy@ 9:42
Had to drop someone to a funeral, so just took advantage of the waiting about time and had a short little trot around Kilkenny City. I’ve never run through High Street before, so this was a bit of a novelty. Super cold crisp night.
Tuesday November 29
12 miles easy @ 9:33
Another great run with minimal effort and that lovely gliding feeling throughout. I’ve had quite a few runs over the last while with a much faster easy pace/effort than normal, so I really feel I’m out of the rut I was in and can genuinely say that I feel I am recovered from my summer of craziness and making some real progress
Should be good for a 70ish mile week this week with a long run of about 18, but I won't force anything if I start feeling tired or anything.
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a few Boardsies who were doing XC in my park this morning. Most of the runners were gone by the time I got to the park. Thanks for not messing up the place too much folks. I like to keep it nice
Thanks for lending us your park! It's one of my favourite venues for XC.Saw World Ranking Ultra Marathon 24 Hour table today, and I’m the 205th best female 24 hour runner in the world out of 947 female runners. Lots of room for improvement:D
That's an awesome statistic. And in your first 24 hour event too. You'll be heading up that table in no time!0 -
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3,000 miles in less than a year :eek: No wonder you're bringing home silverware. It sounds like you've found the joy in running again after a very mini and well deserved break
p.s. I'd have done the same with the old geezer, gone out all guns blazing and run off in the other direction 0 -
hillsiderunner wrote: »Ah, don't do that, tell us Ososlo! Good luck with whatever it is anyway.
Was thinking it couldn't be a session after 18miles today ... but I guess also a possibility with Ultra training ...
"REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017 ENERGIA 24 OPEN RACE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ENTRY FROM MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 1800 GMT. THERE WILL BE 100 PLACES."
I reckon it's that. Though you never know, she might knock out a handy 30 miles around Santry 0 -
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"REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017 ENERGIA 24 OPEN RACE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ENTRY FROM MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 1800 GMT. THERE WILL BE 100 PLACES."
I reckon it's that. Though you never know, she might knock out a handy 30 miles around Santry
haha. Inspector Clouseau above is indeed right. This race is my ONLY goal for 2017 so if I didn't get in, I would have been very sad:(! SO HAPPY:D:D:D Running in the open race alongside the World 24 Hour Championships next July with the world's best 24 hour runners!!!YAY!!! SO HAPPY:D:D:D0 -
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haha. Inspector Clouseau above is indeed right. This race is my ONLY goal for 2017 so if I didn't get in, I would have been very sad:(! SO HAPPY:D:D:D Running in the open race alongside the World 24 Hour Championships next July with the world's best 24 hour runners!!!YAY!!! SO HAPPY:D:D:D
Delighted for ya. When does the training start? 0 -
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