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My Running Chaos
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Thursday 12/03/2015 12 miles @ 8:16
Same route, distance and pace as Tuesdays run, but that was just a coincidence
Some shouts of encouragement from a couple of young members of the travelling community, which was funny. "You're some jogger man"... "Have ya a fight coming up"...
Easy day tomorrow and time to ponder a route for Saturdays long run...0 -
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4 weeks left Marty with only a couple of high mileage weeks to go! What's the plan for taper?
Any plans post Conn - marathon pb in Portumna or Cork maybe?
Would you believe the taper is what is on my mind most lately, I'm just not sure how to approach it regarding when to pull back and by how much. I'll probably stay high mileage this week(14th/15th), next week(21st/22nd), then maybe a slight drop the following week(28th/29th), and then big drop off the following 2 weeks.. Thats the plan now, it'll probably change by the morning
As for post Conn, I'm not really planning a marathon in that timeframe. I'm not sure I'd be in anyway ready for the pace of a decent one. Was going to do portumna half just as a recreation run :eek::eek::D
I guess to sum up, it'll be my usual inefficient, ill-advised, half arsed running.
Little to no planning and a lot of panic at the end....
I did promise myself the last day that anymore I'm going to try to get some kind of training plan together before targeting any more "goal" races. it's all been a bit aimless and random since DCM '13 unfortunately..... God, I'm rambling now 0 -
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Plan for taper seems sound, similar to my ownmartyboy48 wrote: »Was going to do portumna half just as a recreation run :eek::eek::D
In other words a serious assault on a healthy pb
You'll be busy with the 5K series & your 'rivalry' post Conn & that'll be plan enough 0 -
Saturday 14/03/2015 28 miles @ 8:15
An out and back to Craughwell for a drink of orange as I'm calling it
Wasn't a bad day for it, could have been a lot worse. Went well enough but felt a bit
"sore" for the last 2-3 miles. Not in an injury kind of way, just fatigue soreness if ya get me.
Not a bad route actually, surface not to bad and a decent hard shoulder that kept me well away from traffic. Will probably use it next week again.....0 -
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martyboy48 wrote: »Judging by the chat at the water cooler at work, I'll be lumping a sizable wedge of euro on them
Ah I hope they do, good gang from
Mayo travelling to it, God bless them , they would go to the opening of an
envelope though!0 -
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Monday 16/03/2015 5 miles @ 8:42
Short easy run to start the week. Was pretty tired last night and didn't get to far into either the logs or the guinness. Dozed off on the couch not long after posting last night Got a good night sleep though 0 -
Tuesday 17/03/2015 12 miles @ 7:28
Lovely day so decided to take the opportunity to get out early and enjoy a sunshine run for a change Back kinda niggling a bit last night/this morning so didn't bother with a hilly route. Kept it relatively flat out by salthill and pace. Upped the pace slightly from previous runs to change things up a little..
Toughish but enjoyable....0 -
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SamforMayo wrote: »So did you win a heap of money??
No, actually never made it to bookies
Ahh well, not much of a gambling man anyway 0 -
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Thursday 19/03/2015 11 miles @ 8:25
A horrible run.... Felt no love heading out for this run. Really had to convince myself to get out there but at no point did I "get into it"...
Felt totally drained throughout this run. No go in the legs and could barely manage/struggled to hit 8:20-8:25 pace ffs... Passed the house at 11 miles and didn't bother continuing for the 12th mile.. Thought I was going to puke :eek:
Easy day tomorrow so hopefully a more positive run 0 -
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SamforMayo wrote: »Maybe a rest day might do the trick Marty, listen to the body.
Ya, it could be part of the problem alright. Between work, personal and running life, I'm getting pretty exhausted lately. It will soon be time to ease back so just trying to see it out till then 0 -
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Saturday 21/03/2015 30 miles @ 8:27
Bit of a slog but the fine weather lifted my spirits a little. Maybe slog is to strong a word.
Had a couple of drink stops as I was sweating profusely from the off.. Glad to get it done all the same, even though the latter stages I found tough going
**Edit** Rest day(s) will be coming up from next week on 0 -
martyboy48 wrote: »Saturday 21/03/2015 30 miles @ 8:27
Bit of a slog but the fine weather lifted my spirits a little. Maybe slog is to strong a word.
Had a couple of drink stops as I was sweating profusely from the off.. Glad to get it done all the same, even though the latter stages I found tough going
**Edit** Rest day(s) will be coming up from next week on
Well done Marty - that's the longest one in the bank. I'm sure you're glad to have that behind you.0 -
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Sunday 22/03/2015 15 miles @ 8:19
Went out for this on with a plan of 12 miles and anything more a bonus.
Headed out salthill and felt reasonably good, so after 8 miles I decided to go for the 15. Did 3*1 mile loops of south park to bring the planned 12 up to 15 miles.
Glad to get through this week after not feeling to well for a bit. Was getting doubts earlier but all good again 0 -
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Monday 23/03/2015 RestSamforMayo wrote: »Fair play Marty, I'm tired reading it! How long left?
Cheers, It all kicks of on the 12th April at 9am all going well 0 -
Tuesday 24/03/2015 Rest
Wednesday 25/03/2015 12 miles @ 8:18
Tuesday- Unplanned rest day. Just ran out of time to go for a run as a few things came up that needed attention.
Todays 12 miles was grand. Weather was cold, wet and fairly blustery, perfect for my training requirements at this time
Threw a cheeky little buttons easter egg in my shopping basket this evening 0 -
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Some going to get a 30-15 back to back Marty. That's more than I ever did. Taper well now.
Are you going to do any races during taper? You'd be surprised how far your recent aerobic development will take you over even the shorter distances...
Cheers Meno, hadn't really considered a race this side of it.... Alhough, there is a 10k the previous week that I wanted to do but never got the chance?? Would this be ok do you think?? I'm thinking it shouldn't be to much of a problem as mileage will be low and usually a quick recovery from a 10k???? You've got me thinking now 0 -
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martyboy48 wrote: »Cheers Meno, hadn't really considered a race this side of it.... Alhough, there is a 10k the previous week that I wanted to do but never got the chance?? Would this be ok do you think?? I'm thinking it shouldn't be to much of a problem as mileage will be low and usually a quick recovery from a 10k???? You've got me thinking now
You mean the previous week as in less than 7 days before Conn? if so I wouldn't risk it to be honest, but more than a week before then probably.
When I was saying to do a race the norm would be to have a 'blow out' race 2 weeks out from your goal ultra/marathon.0 -
You mean the previous week as in less than 7 days before Conn? if so I wouldn't risk it to be honest, but more than a week before then probably.
When I was saying to do a race the norm would be to have a 'blow out' race 2 weeks out from your goal ultra/marathon.
Ya, it's 7-8 days before... Will probably leave it tbh, I'm sure I'd have a fear of injury at that stage anyways and probably wouldn't do it justice anyways 0 -
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Saturday 28/03/2015 19 miles @ 8:33
Last longish run before connemara. When I headed out there was a fair bit of headwind to deal with. Decided not to push onto any definite pace, and just go about with reasonable effort.
Another issue came up which was kinda niggling at my a couple of times was the base layer I wear. Over the last couple of months I decided to try wearing a baselayer occasionally in case I would require it for connemara. Any time I wear it it's great for keeping my warm and all that but one problem takes all the good from it. The outside of my upper arm, right below the shoulder gets very achy/sore. Probably due to a bit of resistance as a nove my arms while running, but it's at the stage now where I will probably not wear it.
Anyways, enough of that... Taper time is to be endured enjoyed 0 -
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Sunday 29/03/2015 7 miles @7:53
Quick loop in around town to round off the week. This time 2 weeks from now
I predict I'll be fast asleep with a medal on my locker 0 -
Monday 30/03/2015 Rest
Tuesday 31/03/2015 12 miles @ 7:55
12 miles today along by the coast. Felt good throughout, weather good, light shower halfway through which was refreshing...
Garmin acting up a bit lately. Was freezing on start up screen for a bit. It better not let me down on the 12th 0 -
Wednesday 01/04/2015 5 miles @ 8:25
Short run about the neighbourhood to keep the legs moving a bit.
Enjoyed it but started imagining injuries towards the end. Thinking I "felt" something strange when I didn't...
Also entered Athlone flatline at early bird price 0 -
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Saturday 04/04/2015 Rest
Sunday 05/04/2015 10 miles @ 7:48
Another rest day yesterday. I will not be able to say I wasn't rested coming into connemara '15
10 miles today out to salthill and back. Felt really comfortable today. Wanted to keep pace slower but it just felt effortless so just went with it. Weather was, dare I say it, to warm I'll be fooked if its that warm next sunday 0 -
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The full could be a good option based on what meno said a few weeks ago.
What's the nutrition strategy for the weekend?
Ya, thats kinda the way I'm thinking. It would be a no pressure marathon but would give me something to work off. DCM '14 result wasn't a true reflection of where I was at so a little lost as to where I'm at now. This would give me a benchmark at least.
Nutrition wise, I've taken to all things spiritual lately, so the lord himself will nourish my body and mind.... (I may treat myself to a sports drink and maybe a few Jaffas) 0 -
martyboy48 wrote: »
Nutrition wise, I've taken to all things spiritual lately, so the lord himself will nourish my body and mind.... (I may treat myself to a sports drink and maybe a few Jaffas)
Kinda similar on the nutrition front myself. Haven't taken a gel since Dublin and this weekend was the first time I even took water on a run since DCM. Have done 80% of long runs on empty also. Knowing me I'll probably bring the gels & not use them I'd love to be able to dispense with the hassle of the gel belt. Btw I will have a supply of electrolytes. 0 -
Kinda similar on the nutrition front myself. Haven't taken a gel since Dublin and this weekend was the first time I even took water on a run since DCM. Have done 80% of long runs on empty also. Knowing me I'll probably bring the gels & not use them I'd love to be able to dispense with the hassle of the gel belt. Btw I will have a supply of electrolytes.
You make it sound like you'll be dealing them, as in, here bud, some good stuff, €3, ya didn't get it off me 0 -
martyboy48 wrote: »You make it sound like you'll be dealing them, as in, here bud, some good stuff, €3, ya didn't get it off me 0
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Monday 06/04/2015 Rest
Tuesday 07/04/2015 10 miles @ 8:16
Martys "more rest days than Mario Balotelli" week ......
Nice little run out salthill again today. Nice and relaxed, with the sun beating down
on my recently shaved head
Just 2-3 short little runs left now before D day. Getting a little jittery now even though I have no real expectations about the run... Even got it into my head I have two loose toenails ....0 -
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