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DCM 2016 Graduates: Keep On Running
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So lads, races! What d'yiz think? Personally I'm doing the HM in Clontarf Saturday. Had a niggle in my foot up to a week ago, so I'll be taking it easy. Still looking forward to it though
I'll be doing the HM in Wicklow 23rd of March, the HM in Wexford the 23rd of April, and the HM in Clontarf again 1st of July next year. I paid for the three of them in a bundle, the price was ridiculous so I snapped it up. Cannot wait
Full Marathons, I've paid for none of them yet but the ones I'm keeping a serious eye on are the Great Limerick Run on the 30th of April, the Longford Marathon on the 27th of August, and of course our near and dear true blue DCM next October!
I'm really excited with the direction I'm taking my running, these halves and fulls in individual counties in and around Leinster will give me a chance to see more of each county than I ever have before in a unique way. Really excited.
Also, haven't plugged it in about a year so may as well now, I write a running blog. Initially started it up for the DCM, but after that I figured I still love running so I'll keep the blog going. Here's a wee link: https://runintherainblog.wordpress.com/0 -
Ok, so I think most people have moved over at this stage. Welcome to the johnny-come-latelys and thanks for completing The Muppet's questions. I'm going to look at all your goals and write a post over the weekend with some general advice about how to go about achieving them and staying focused over the winter. If you haven't had the chance to complete the questions yet you might do so over the next couple of days. In the meantime....Happy Friday :cool:0 -
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Feck all running done this week, have been super busy in work, coupled with some dodgy nights sleep and the weather being icky , basically cause I have a large lazy streak so taking advantage of my original plan to only run as and when I felt like it with slow easy kms for the three weeks following DCM. Back on the wagon from Monday 0
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Safrongirl wrote: »I am the exact same - no idea what strides are or anything like that - I just run - I have one pace and one pace only and thats what I do .
I'll cover this over the weekend. If there's any other terminology anyone is not familiar with please shout and I will cover it (or find someone else who will)
You might think you have only one pace but I can assure you that is not the case if you're prepared to change up your routine and embrace some new training ideas. We'll address that over the coming weeks once you're all recovered and raring to go.
BTW, these posts, while they might quote a particular graduate, are meant for everyone. 'You' in general means you plural. It won't be possible to comment in detail on every individual's running but you can all learn from eachother's questions and observations.0 -
Bungy Girl wrote: »I'll cover this over the weekend. If there's any other terminology anyone is not familiar with please shout and I will cover it (or find someone else who will)
You might think you have only one pace but I can assure you that is not the case if you're prepared to change up your routine and embrace some new training ideas. We'll address that over the coming weeks once you're all recovered and raring to go.
Bring it on BG. I'm looking forward to it. My biggest regret was not finding this group from the start of my marathon training thus missing huge advice and with running a home, job and 3 sons with a better social life than me it really would be too hard to start reading the thread from the start. For me it's abbreviations the guys use that I don't know. Oh...and basically what do do aside from run :pac::pac::pac:
Safron I must get going on planking...I'm pretty sure the gym dude will put it in a plan for me!!!0 -
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Shiny new thread! What did I miss? I'm just back from two weeks in Bali where I did no running and much drinking of bintang. It did take until last week for my right knee and foot to loosen out, but I'm all good to go now! With regards to the questions in the OP, my goal at the moment is to run Jingle Bells and reassess from there. Post-marathon determination and elation has brought all sorts of ideas and plans to the surface but nothing concrete yet. Looking forward to being inspired by everyone here 0
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Brilliant thread already. You are in the bestest hands with Dorothy BG. I am so looking forward to your transformation into cross country runners Oops, was I not meant to say that yet?!
Seriously, listen up and do what is suggested and you won't go wrong!0 -
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How's it going guys Congrats once again on the DCM
I've been a bit of a disgrace since then. I done a very slow 5k two weeks ago but in general, I've ate/drank far, far too much. I've definitely piled on a few pounds since - we'll call it a post marathon hangover!
But today was the day I finished with all of that. I went for a nice a slow 10k around some backroads this afternoon. I really enjoyed it, absolutely beautiful scenery and conditions. Feel like a new man already because of it! Gonna start training for Belfast in May, it gives me a plenty of time but I can ease my way back into things without too much pressure. If there's any small races in the locality, I'll look to take part but the mental pressure of the marathon is gone - it's doable and the next one will be about getting the time down.
For now until Christmas - I'll be out running to shed some weight, get the nutrition on point and mainly to keep the fitness up before I start a proper training plan in the New Year. Here's to running in general - god bless it!0 -
I was going to talk to you about S.M.A.R.T. goals (or whatever the latest acronym is :rolleyes:) but I realised you all know about setting goals and achieving them. Every one of you graduates has done that by training for, and completing, a marathon.
In the short-terms some of you have time-based goals and are chasing PBs, others want to reach particular mileage goals and a few have more general goals of simply getting back into some sort of running routine. Some of you have mentioned focusing on strength & conditioning (which I wholeheartedly approve of!), losing weight and/or improving nutrition and one or two have mentioned ‘the dark side’ (careful now :P). Some of you plan to join a club. A few want to start a training log. All good.
It is important to have a goal to get you out the door and give a purpose to your running. If you don’t have something to aim for it’s too easy to become complacent, lazy even, and that can become a slippery slope. It doesn’t mean that you pursue your goal relentlessly at all costs i.e. if you’re unwell, injured etc. but it might mean getting out of your comfort zone on occasion.
If I could suggest one thing, it’s that you aim for consistency. I don’t mean doing the same thing day in day out, but I do mean that you follow a structured plan. It often happens that people bite off a bit more than they can chew and are all gung ho for a week or two before the realisation dawns that they can’t keep it up and the good intentions go out the window. You’re better off starting conservatively and gradually working your way up to whatever it is you want to achieve. Sound familiar :pac::pac::pac::pac: ?
I’ll leave it to the Good Witch of the North for some sage advice:
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Bungy Girl wrote: »I was going to talk to you about S.M.A.R.T. goals (or whatever the latest acronym is :rolleyes:) but I realised you all know about setting goals and achieving them. Every one of you graduates has done that by training for, and completing, a marathon.
In the short-terms some of you have time-based goals and are chasing PBs, others want to reach particular mileage goals and a few have more general goals of simply getting back into some sort of running routine. Some of you have mentioned focusing on strength & conditioning (which I wholeheartedly approve of!), losing weight and/or improving nutrition and one or two have mentioned ‘the dark side’ (careful now :P). Some of you plan to join a club. A few want to start a training log. All good.
It is important to have a goal to get you out the door and give a purpose to your running. If you don’t have something to aim for it’s too easy to become complacent, lazy even, and that can become a slippery slope. It doesn’t mean that you pursue your goal relentlessly at all costs i.e. if you’re unwell, injured etc. but it might mean getting out of your comfort zone on occasion.
If I could suggest one thing, it’s that you aim for consistency. I don’t mean doing the same thing day in day out, but I do mean that you follow a structured plan. It often happens that people bite off a bit more than they can chew and are all gung ho for a week or two before the realisation dawns that they can’t keep it up and the good intentions go out the window. You’re better off starting conservatively and gradually working your way up to whatever it is you want to achieve. Sound familiar :pac::pac::pac::pac: ?
I’ll leave it to the Good Witch of the North for some sage advice:
Dare I ask....what is this dark side of which you speak??0 -
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Exciting! Where are you thinking of? I think 2 is enough for me next year with kids and work and maybe not getting divorced!! Mad.... Only going to do two,when this time last year 15 milers scared the life out me!!
I went ahead and booked Rotterdam last night for early April. It's meant to be a nice and flat course. Great excuse for a small break too.
Thinking of Waterford which is near the end of June.
Then it's either Dublin or Toronto in October. I'd hate to miss Dublin as the experience was that good - but we'll see how it pans out.
Hopefully it goes to plan, injury wise etc but I'm glad I settled on Rotterdam. It gives me over four months to prepare and it will keep me focused on a plan - which I definitely need heading into the Christmas and New Year.
Yeah I hear you - 'only two'. I couldn't lay a glove on 15 miles before I started training for DCM. Two or three marathons in a year is all good! 0 -
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:eek:Hips still not great. The last time I ran was the Run in the Dark, I dropped back to 5k on the night but had no pain after the first 2k so I wish I tried the 10k.
I've just purchased an aqua running belt from Irishfit.eu, it only cost €8.99 so I'll try that out a few times a week and see some pool running makes a difference.
I've put on half a stone since the marathon - I just cant snap out of carb-loading mode :eek: Considering my average weekly running is 3-6 miles I'd better start behaving this week, any extra weight wreaks havoc on my knees
I think the problem is that I miss having a plan so I think I'll look for a good 10k improver plan and try get my time down, any recommendations very gratefully received 0 -
kittyclaws wrote: »I'll look for a good 10k improver plan and try get my time down, any recommendations very gratefully received
Graduate plans courtesy of Myles Splitz will be available in a couple of weeks, after Jingle Bells / alternative 5K.0 -
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I'm declaring an amnesty ! All the (running-related) terms you always wanted to know about but were afraid to ask. Well now's your chance, ask now or forever hold your peace (not really, but it would be very handy if we could get this all answered in one place!). So you have 24 hours, then I'll post a reply.
I'll get the ball rolling.....(please quote the most recent reply to this post, delete the quote marks and add in your own question so we have one post with all the questions, thanks)
1. What are strides and why should I do them ?0 -
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Maximus Alexander wrote: »Don't know what the marathon is after doing to me. I did 5 miles at a fairly handy pace yesterday and was in a heap by the end of it. It's like I've gone back in time 12 months. :rolleyes:
Any chance you were going too fast ? (You can be honest, this is a safe environment) . How was your perceived effort during the run ? What was the pace like compared to your pre-marathon easy runs ? 0 -
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