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DCM 2016 Graduates: Keep On Running
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The Muppet wrote: »I am really looking forward to Jingle Bells now, who else is doing it.
Are we going to try organise some form of meet up before or after?
My number and my oh's number arrived in post today!! I don't think we'll be doing it though
I'm still not fixed, although I can run a bit, I'm still getting niggling pain on and off...also my son has a match on Saturday morning which is a bummer as I would have gone up and jogged the 5k. Anyway if the match is rescheduled I will be there, if not I will have two entries going to waste 0 -
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The Black Oil wrote: »Got my Jingle Bells letter/info too.
Ran past a few rowdy teenagers tonight, par for the course. Think January will be a time for new runners, when finances recover a bit.
Got mine today, number 179, but I think they sent me the wrong one. If anyone sees Bill Griffin tell him I have his number
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The Muppet wrote: »Sure we're all hard as nails marathon runners this year , a bit of inclement weather won't bother us.
I'm number 96.
I'm number 98 and OH is 99....but doubt we'll be there 0 -
Looks like a good gang of graduates heading to the PP for Jingle Bells on Saturday
. Those of you who can't make it for logistical reasons see if you can get to a parkrun instead. Those of you in recovery mode or injured, there will be plenty more 5Ks for when you're ready.
I consulted the Flying Monkeys whose advice for a 5K was "Go hard or go home" and "run like a madman" or something along those lines. I might err very slightly on the side of conservatism for the first mile, pick it up marginally to race pace on the 2nd, then let fly for the last 1.1 miles. But that's just me. You've all raced a 5K before (I think!!?) so you know yourself whether you get a better result by going out hard and hanging on or starting out slightly more cautiously and building up to a strong finish.
Weather forecast looks good (dry, cold, little wind) so should be conducive to a good time. Have a look at the course description a few pages back and study the map of the course you should have received with your number.
Make sure to arrive in time to get a good warm up done (jog, dynamic stretches, strides) and when it's all over try to remember to do a short jog once you've put your layers back on.
Not sure what my own plans are for afterwards but I may be persuaded to head to Ryan's for a lemonade :pac::pac::pac: . If so I may see some of you there.
Best of luck, give it your best shot, report back !0 -
Bungy Girl wrote: »Looks like a good gang of graduates heading to the PP for Jingle Bells on Saturday. Those of you who can't make it for logistical reasons see if you can get to a parkrun instead. Those of you in recovery mode or injured, there will be plenty more 5Ks for when you're ready.
I consulted the Flying Monkeys whose advice for a 5K was "Go hard or go home" and "run like a madman" or something along those lines. I might err very slightly on the side of conservatism for the first mile, pick it up marginally to race pace on the 2nd, then let fly for the last 1.1 miles. But that's just me. You've all raced a 5K before (I think!!?) so you know yourself whether you get a better result by going out hard and hanging on or starting out slightly more cautiously and building up to a strong finish.
Weather forecast looks good (dry, cold, little wind) so should be conducive to a good time. Have a look at the course description a few pages back and study the map of the course you should have received with your number.
Make sure to arrive in time to get a good warm up done (jog, dynamic stretches, strides) and when it's all over try to remember to do a short jog once you've put your layers back on.
Not sure what my own plans are for afterwards but I may be persuaded to head to Ryan's for a lemonade :pac::pac::pac: . If so I may see some of you there.
Best of luck, give it your best shot, report back !
Thank those flying Monkeys for the forecasted ideal running weather for our comeback, So much more organised this year.:D0 -
The Muppet wrote: »Thank those flying Monkeys for the forecasted ideal running weather for our comeback, So much more organised this year.:D
Sure they're very well trained
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kittyclaws wrote: »I was hoping to do Jingle Bells but my hips are still a little bit sore so another week or two of easy runs for me.
Nothing at all to do with the Christmas party the night before
Haha we believe you!0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Myles Splitz’s renowned Graduate Plan will be revealed over the weekend and these training programmes will steer you in a structured way towards your next target.
It's a nice little plan, guys. I'd say marathoners will enjoy the bits of speed training after your summers of slow steady miles. I'm a few weeks into the plan (last year's version) and am enjoying it. 0 -
Bungy Girl wrote: »First of all best of luck to everyone racing JB or an alternative 5K on Saturday. Please post up here with your results and reports as soon as you can.
Myles Splitz’s renowned Graduate Plan will be revealed over the weekend and these training programmes will steer you in a structured way towards your next target.
I’m going to write a post shortly about Strength & Conditioning and its importance as an integral part of your training. If you’re interested in this topic, perhaps you might let me know what sort of s&c work you do, if any, at the moment and and questions you have.
If there’s anything else running-related you’d like to have more info about just ask.
I am sporadic with my S&C work to say the least. When I am being good, almost daily (aim is 5/7) I do some exercises that I was given by physio ages ago - mix of stretching, pilates poses, bridges etc. I also do calf raises and calf drops. Even when I am not being 'good', I'd do this 2 - 3 times a week unless I am having an exceptionally bad week.
I like pilates but haven't gone regularly in about a year since I moved gym and haven't found a class I like to replace the one in my old gym - suggestions in Maynooth; D6 or even Dublin city centre welcome
Every now and then I get notions of dedication and I try the JD 30 day challenge (think the furthest I've gotten is 8 days) or I do the mrytle routine or I do the resistance workout on operation transformation....definitely could do better and it is a goal for 2017 because I think the more I run, the more under-lying weaknesses are going to be highlighted and stop me progressing.0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »It's Ryan's of Parkgate Street, details here
Thank you Bungy Girl I will hopefully see some of you there. Best of luck to all doing it 0 -
I'll write a full post as soon as I can but in the meantime...The Black Oil wrote: »S & C - anything else to focus on apart from abdominal work, lunges, etc?
Yes! Don't neglect the upper body! And single leg work can be very beneficial to runners too.I am sporadic with my S&C work to say the least. When I am being good, almost daily (aim is 5/7) I do some exercises that I was given by physio ages ago - mix of stretching, pilates poses, bridges etc. I also do calf raises and calf drops. Even when I am not being 'good', I'd do this 2 - 3 times a week unless I am having an exceptionally bad week.
I like pilates but haven't gone regularly in about a year since I moved gym and haven't found a class I like to replace the one in my old gym - suggestions in Maynooth; D6 or even Dublin city centre welcome
Every now and then I get notions of dedication and I try the JD 30 day challenge (think the furthest I've gotten is 8 days) or I do the mrytle routine or I do the resistance workout on operation transformation....definitely could do better and it is a goal for 2017 because I think the more I run, the more under-lying weaknesses are going to be highlighted and stop me progressing.
Consistency always better than sporadic.
You could try Pearse St Physio for Pilates Classes aimed at runners, I believe they're very good. My go-to place is in D3 so probably no good to you.
I'd suggest you schedule your S&C in the same way you do your runs (or any other appointment). It's usually the first thing to be dropped when life gets busy but the benefits are huge when done regularly.The Muppet wrote: »The only s and c I do is a pilates class once a week, I have great intentions of doing James Dunnes 30 day challenge, I have all the videos and instructions download on my computer but that's as far as I got so far. , TBH i was planning to do it in December so perhaps it will happen Monday.
Its out there now so.....
+1 to the Pilates. All runners should be doing it.
I must admit to never having done the JD challenge. I probably should before commenting on it. Lots of people on boards seem very positive about it.
The main thing with any S&C programme is to progress gradually, ensure that you are executing the moves with good technique and to ensure adequate rest between sessions.
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Bungy Girl wrote: »
I must admit to never having done the JD challenge. I probably should before commenting on it. Lots of people on boards seem very positive about it.
The main thing with any S&C programme is to progress gradually, ensure that you are executing the moves with good technique and to ensure adequate rest between sessions.
More to follow.
I did the first week 2 years ago now, I gave up because it was taking longer than the 15 minute a day routine it claimed to be and I was only running a few miles a week so didn't really appreciate the importanace of it.
That's changed so next time I start it I will finish it.0 -
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