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DCM 2017 Mentored Novices Thread

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    #3632
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭Lazare


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Yep I'd be ok with that. Also I'll be going for a LSR on Saturday 7th in the PP, early morning. 18 miles @ 10 min miles approx if you or anyone else wants to join up.

    Ah yeah, stick me down provisionally for this. Can't commit with the bambino but I'll definitely do my best.


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    #3633
    D3PO
    Registered Users Posts: 7,879 ✭✭✭D3PO


    yep you can put me down provisionally for this too. I will be doing another 2 miles at the end if anybody wants to continue to 20 miles.


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    #3634
    Wubble Wubble
    Registered Users Posts: 2,601 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Yep I'd be ok with that. Also I'll be going for a LSR on Saturday 7th in the PP, early morning. 18 miles @ 10 min miles approx if you or anyone else wants to join up.

    I won't be able to make that one unfortunately. I'll be in college all day :rolleyes:


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    #3635
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    Have to do 8 miles in this rain during the morning :eek:

    Character building they say :rolleyes:

    It could be like this on marathon day they say :eek:

    I'd prefer to be tucked up in bed I say :o


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    #3636
    Wubble Wubble
    Registered Users Posts: 2,601 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    The rain this morning reminded me of the corresponding weekend last year, when I took on the 20 mile LSR on the Boards plan. First mile or so was nice and dry (although in close to pitch darkness). Then....WOOOOF!!! pouring rain for the next 3 hours plus and 19 miles. Such a good feeling to finish it though.


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    #3637
    Sheep1978
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭Sheep1978


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Yep I'd be ok with that. Also I'll be going for a LSR on Saturday 7th in the PP, early morning. 18 miles @ 10 min miles approx if you or anyone else wants to join up.

    If I'm doing my LSR that morning I'll meet up. Won't know will closer the time with kids matches and parties etc. The joys of having a wife who works Sat's:P


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    #3638
    Baby75
    Registered Users Posts: 2,070 ✭✭✭Baby75


    Wubble Wubble wrote: »
    The rain this morning reminded me of the corresponding weekend last year, when I took on the 20 mile LSR on the Boards plan. First mile or so was nice and dry (although in close to pitch darkness). Then....WOOOOF!!! pouring rain for the next 3 hours plus and 19 miles. Such a good feeling to finish it though.

    That was how my 24km run went started in darkness then the rain started lol made it a very long hard run and all the puddle hoping drained my legs


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    #3639
    The Muppet
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    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Have to do 8 miles in this rain during the morning :eek:

    Character building they say :rolleyes:

    It could be like this on marathon day they say :eek:

    I'd prefer to be tucked up in bed I say :o

    I have similar plans for later today , refreshing is how I look on days like today.


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    #3640
    AuldManKing
    Registered Users Posts: 5,236 ✭✭✭AuldManKing


    We've done fairly well so far (at least here in the east of the country) regarding running in the rain, but we'll be challenged from here on in.

    For me theres 3 main thing to running in the rain.

    (1) Visibility - make sure you are visible to cars/bikes etc
    (2) Chaffing in the nether regions :)
    (3) After run care - dry clothes in the car etc

    Have a read of a few of these - mostly common sense, but may give some tips to others.

    https://www.verywell.com/tips-for-running-in-the-rain-2911026

    https://www.active.com/running/articles/tips-for-running-in-the-rain/slide-4?page=1


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    #3641
    muddypaws
    Registered Users Posts: 3,610 ✭✭✭muddypaws


    I'm planning a rain run as well, I love running in the rain, less people about, its just when combined with gales that I object.


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    #3642
    Lazare
    Registered Users Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭Lazare


    Running in the rain in shorts and a t-shirt is awesome imo. The first few mins can be uncomfortable but once you warm up it's great.

    Had a brilliant session earlier in it, I decided after about 100m that I was gonna change it from an 8m easy run into an 8m mp run. Especially since I missed the 9m one from a couple of weeks back.

    Did four laps of my local 2m loop, primarily to stay a bit close to the house, but I also thought the monotony would be good brain training.

    Loved every second, decided on the last loop that when i hit 12.8 I was gonna push it and kick for a kilometre to mimic a race finish.

    Damn that kick felt good, managed 3:50km pace for a bit but levelled off to around 5k pace. Was wacked at the end, but jeez it was an awesome session.

    Embrace the rain, dance in it.


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    #3643
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    I love Running in the rain and an essential piece of kit for me is a baseball cap.

    It keeps the rain out of the eyes and off the face(usually) and you can't feel the rain falling on your head. Plus you feel less wet if the head/hair is not sopping wet.


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    #3644
    clickerquicklic
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    Lazare wrote: »
    Running in the rain in shorts and a t-shirt is awesome imo. The first few mins can be uncomfortable but once you warm up it's great.

    Had a brilliant session earlier in it, I decided after about 100m that I was gonna change it from an 8m easy run into an 8m mp run. Especially since I missed the 9m one from a couple of weeks back.

    Did four laps of my local 2m loop, primarily to stay a bit close to the house, but I also thought the monotony would be good brain training.

    Loved every second, decided on the last loop that when i hit 12.8 I was gonna push it and kick for a kilometre to mimic a race finish.

    Damn that kick felt good, managed 3:50km pace for a bit but levelled off to around 5k pace. Was wacked at the end, but jeez it was an awesome session.

    Embrace the rain, dance in it.

    Thats impressive 8miles straight up at marathon pace and having a kick left at the end bodes well for you.

    I skipped my morning run to work because it was raining , don't mind the rain so much if my feet were dry but running with soaked feet is horrible. Feel like a wuss now all yous going out.


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    #3645
    Lazare
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    clickerquicklic wrote: »
    Thats impressive 8miles straight up at marathon pace and having a kick left at the end bodes well for you.

    I skipped my morning run to work because it was raining , don't mind the rain so much if my feet were dry but running with soaked feet is horrible. Feel like a wuss now all yous going out.

    Ah in fairness, I wouldn't run to work in the rain.

    Cheers for the first bit. :)


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    #3646
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    Well that was a surprise! Got lashed on for 10 minutes and after that nothing much other than a few very light drops. Took advantage of it and turned it into an easy 10 rather than 8. I was a bit warm with the rain jacket on but hey ho, it's another run ticked off :)


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    #3647
    Kellygirl
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    I got on the treadmill and managed to stay on it for 5km. I had planned a 10mile run but was dithering listening to the radio about how bad it was on the roads. Came home for a delivery that was supposed to arrive instead and it never arrived. Now I’m reading your posts wishing I had just gone for it! No other chance until my LSR on Saturday.


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    #3648
    skyblue46
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    Younganne wrote: »
    I love Running in the rain and an essential piece of kit for me is a baseball cap.

    It keeps the rain out of the eyes and off the face(usually) and you can't feel the rain falling on your head. Plus you feel less wet if the head/hair is not sopping wet.

    Must try this out for the reasons you mention but also as I wear glasses I get visibility problems in the rain. :cool:


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    #3649
    BrownEyes79
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭BrownEyes79


    Younganne wrote: »
    I love Running in the rain and an essential piece of kit for me is a baseball cap.

    It keeps the rain out of the eyes and off the face(usually) and you can't feel the rain falling on your head. Plus you feel less wet if the head/hair is not sopping wet.

    I was just going to post the same thing, I don't mind running in the rain once I have my cap on, if my face is dry I don't notice the rest of me being wet! I always wear shorts aswell in the rain, nothing worse than have wet leggings!


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    #3650
    BrownEyes79
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭BrownEyes79


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Yep I'd be ok with that. Also I'll be going for a LSR on Saturday 7th in the PP, early morning. 18 miles @ 10 min miles approx if you or anyone else wants to join up.

    I'd also be up for this, hopefully your early morning is the same as my early morning :)
    I mightn't be able to stay with your pace but I don't mind dropping back and letting you guys get on with it!


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    #3651
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    BrownEyes79 wrote: »
    I'd also be up for this, hopefully your early morning is the same as my early morning :)
    I mightn't be able to stay with your pace but I don't mind dropping back and letting you guys get on with it!

    Haha, my early morning is different to most! I've done a couple of 6.30am LSRs. For this I was thinking 9/10 but can be flexible if it suits others. I like to keep the afternoon free. :)


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    #3652
    Sheep1978
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭Sheep1978


    earlier the better


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    #3653
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    Sheep1978 wrote: »
    earlier the better

    A man after my own heart!


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    #3654
    Kellygirl
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    skyblue46 wrote: »
    Must try this out for the reasons you mention but also as I wear glasses I get visibility problems in the rain. :cool:

    What will you do if it’s raining on the day? Do you ever wear contacts?


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    #3655
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    Kellygirl wrote: »
    What will you do if it’s raining on the day? Do you ever wear contacts?

    I'll probably just run into the back of people!! I wore contacts 30 years ago but I can't imagine I'll go back to them. Depends on how heavily it rains. On a recent run I just took the glasses off and carried them.


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    #3656
    Baby75
    Registered Users Posts: 2,070 ✭✭✭Baby75


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    I'll probably just run into the back of people!! I wore contacts 30 years ago but I can't imagine I'll go back to them. Depends on how heavily it rains. On a recent run I just took the glasses off and carried them.

    That is what I do with my glasses hold them in my hand, but on Saturday when running up the hills at the start I stuck them in the side pocket of my husband's backpack :D it was easier than putting it into mine


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    #3657
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    Baby75 wrote: »
    That is what I do with my glasses hold them in my hand, but on Saturday when running up the hills at the start I stuck them in the side pocket of my husband's backpack :D it was easier than putting it into mine

    You wore a backpack in the half? Think that would irritate the bejaysus out of me! ;-)


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    #3658
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    Just back from a 7 miler, tried doing it at MP but couldnt get the pace perfect on them. They were all in and around except one very downhill section being the fastest. Rotten day out now feet up for the evening!


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    #3659
    Baby75
    Registered Users Posts: 2,070 ✭✭✭Baby75


    skyblue46 wrote: »
    You wore a backpack in the half? Think that would irritate the bejaysus out of me! ;-)

    yea I have a bladder in it with my water and tailwind, I was very glad I had it on Saturday it felt heavy before we started, was so tempted to leave it behind. I found the first half with all the hills uncomfortable as it made me very hot, the wind in my face was a welcome relief even if it made it a little harder :)

    I might change how I carry my water, I waist belt is more appealing at the minute


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    #3660
    Unthought Known
    Registered Users Posts: 852 ✭✭✭Unthought Known


    Baby75 wrote: »
    That is what I do with my glasses hold them in my hand, but on Saturday when running up the hills at the start I stuck them in the side pocket of my husband's backpack :D it was easier than putting it into mine

    Not sure if you wear shorts, but I have a pair of Ronhill shorts with a really stretchy zip pocket at the back. When it rains so much I need wipers I can put the glasses in the pocket.
    Or, if it's sunny (it was for DCM last year) I wear these bifocal shades. It's nice to wear shades and be able to read 4 data fields.


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    #3661
    skyblue46
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭skyblue46


    Baby75 wrote: »
    yea I have a bladder in it with my water and tailwind, I was very glad I had it on Saturday it felt heavy before we started, was so tempted to leave it behind. I found the first half with all the hills uncomfortable as it made me very hot, the wind in my face was a welcome relief even if it made it a little harder :)

    I might change how I carry my water, I waist belt is more appealing at the minute

    I'm not carrying anything on the day. I'm going to trust the water and gel stations. I might carry a gel or two in my shorts pockets but that's it I think. That and depending on the famous generosity of the Dublin spectating public which is legendary apparently :)


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