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Sat 2 Apr
Poppintree parkrun @ tempo pace 5k @ 4:16 (3.1m @ 6:52).
The plan gave the option to race up to 10k today. Had considered doing the 4-mile race in Dunboyne tomorrow or alternatively the BHAA 4m at St. Anne's but (possibly influenced by FBOT) decided in the end that there wasn't much to gain by racing at this stage, with two tune-up races already completed in the last four weeks. So the missus and I headed over to Poppintree, bumping into belcarra and his OH on the start line. The idea was to do this at LT/Tempo-ish pace (assuming they're more or less the same thing
) so just under 4:30/km was the rule of thumb. No glasses with me which meant I wouldn't be a slave to the watch as I can barely read it without them. Went more or less to plan for the first lap. By the second lap the first female was using me as a pacer/windshield, and I was happy to oblige. At marshall aquinn's encouragement the female runner took off on lap three and while I was tempted to make a race of it, I stuck to the pace and let her go.
4:29 4:21 4:32 4:19 (3:41) (4.83km measured)
Total, including easy run up to and home from Poppintree: 17.4k (10.8m).
WTD: 47 k (29m)
MTD:24 (15)
YTD: 884 (549)0 -
Sun 3 Apr
LR 27k @ 5:36 (16.8m @ 9:00).
A fresh expedition up the Dodder, this time exploring its upper reaches. Parked in Old Bawn and followed the river down through Dodder Valley Park to Templeogue before retracing the route and then heading up to Bohernabreena. Took a wrong turn and wondered where the river had gone as I found myself climbing a near vertical hill. Eventually caught up with a gentleman out for a hike in the hills and when I asked was this the way to the reservoir he said, "Yes, if you want to go the long way around!" Retraced my steps down the hill and followed his directions to the waterworks. Never up there before, what a beautiful spot and a great route to run. Passed lots of other runners and walkers, including chickey as I discovered later.
Headed over to Dunboyne in the afternoon to cheer on the Mrs and Laura_ac in the Dunboyne 4 mile race. Picked up the ever-enthusiastic aquinn on the way. It's easy to say from the safety of the sidelines but it looked like a fast course and very well organised and marshalled, quite complicated as it involved subdividing the final 500 m or so of the road between laps two and three to separate finishers from runners being lapped on the figure-of-eight course. Luckily for aquinn's knee it was possible to cheer on the runners three times while only moving a few metres. PBs all round, and a big spread afterwards for the runners (and the odd supporter - A had to bat a few kids away for skipping the queue to the rice crispy cakes). Good show by Dunboyne AC, might give this one a bash myself next year - FD tells us the race has been going on since the 1970s so they're obviously doing something right (especially the cake bit).
WTD: 74 k (46m)
MTD:51 (32)
YTD: 911 (566)0 -
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I used lane 6 myself a few hours before you and had a similar balls up on my first 800 rep. Might have got it sorted for remaining 4x800 though. Glad i got out before the Monsoon.
Are the classes for the mature students in interpreting track markings?
Ha ha, I wish there were. All you have to do is pace forward from the lane 6 400 start line an equal distance from there back to the finish line. My rule of thumb now for lane 4 is 20 paces forward for every 400m. Simple, eh? 0 -
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Ha ha, I wish there were. All you have to do is pace forward from the lane 6 400 start line an equal distance from there back to the finish line. My rule of thumb now for lane 4 is 20 paces forward for every 400m. Simple, eh?
Don't forget to factor in the shortening of ones pace as one gets older... 21 paces next week.;)0 -
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Sounds like you gave up the cigar smoking recently :pac:
Good stuff. Will catch up with you at the weekend
He will have to take it up again. I was reading a book about Boston course and a recent celebrity runner quoted his coach's advise for the early tempting miles as "Put on your smoking jacket and chill" 0 -
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Sat 9 Apr
Rest.
Sun 10 Apr
19.4k @ 5:16 (12.1m @ 8:29). HRR 73%.
Hooked up with yaboya at the Ashtown Gate for a dozen very enjoyable easy miles around the Park and down the Liffey. Great Ireland Run and associated events setting up around us so plenty of activity in the park. Chatted all the way around, although I let P do most of the talking just to help him get the HR up into recovery territory.
This was just the thing for the final MLR of the season, very relaxed and chilled.
WTD: 55k (34k)
MTD: 106 (66)
YTD: 965 (600)0 -
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Many thanks for the good wishes. They mean a lot.
Mon 11 Apr
Rest.
Tue 12 Apr
Recovery 10k @ 5:31 (6.2m @ 8:53).
A relatively rare trot along the Clontarf seafront. Enjoyed the flat terrain, which has not been typical of this marathon cycle.
Wed 13 Apr
Started the day with a visit to Myles for a rubdown. This has become part of the marathon week routine over the past couple of years. He gave the legs a good going over, especially the left calf which had been feeling a bit tight after being subjected to higher mileage over the past month than they've had to endure previously. All good. Legs naturally a little tender after that, and I’d already decided to postpone today’s run to tomorrow. Later, took one of the boys for an after-dinner passeggiata on the seafront. Place was alive with runners, half of whom I seemed to know. Said hello to Duanington, Bungy Girl, my own missus (the young lad deserted me to help her finish her run) and Ferris B.
Thu 14 Apr
11 @ 5:09 (6.8 @ 8:17) inc. 2m @ MP
The plan called for a “dress rehearsal” with 2 miles at MP in the middle of an easy run. Didn't bother with the dress bit as it would look a bit odd wearing the Cru singlet for a training run.
Strapped on the gel belt though, with a gel attached just to make sure it was still working, and headed to the Phoenix Park around lunchtime. Sky heavy but the rain held off, and I did a nice loop around the Liffey side of the Park, getting the MP miles in on the Khyber and up the Military Road, so a good replica of the rolling Boston route. As is usual for me during the taper, MP didn’t feel quite right, which is a good sign, I think.
So off to Boston in the morning. I started this log two years ago with the coming few days in mind so it’s quite something that it’s finally happening. It’s provided a terrific focus since 25 May 2014, the first week of training for Berlin. So finally, 3,396 miles, 25 races and many other memorable moments later, I’m grateful to have the good fortune to be able to bring this particular journey to its conclusion.
The target is 3:19:xx. There isn't a B goal.
Away we go.
WTD: 21k (13m)
MTD: 127 (79)
YTD: 986 (613)0 -
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