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A/R/TIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT - shotgunmcos
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24-05-2020 6:41pm#1Thanks again for all the questions on the last thread, but slightly relieved to move the attention elsewhere
I'm delighted to say shotgunmcos has agreed to be the next for the spotlight!
Although he's been around here for ages apparently
, I only stumbled upon him and his excellently descriptive log (Shotgun 2020) last year in the run up to his sub-3 attempt in Limerick. Go check out his log to find out the result :pac: His log updates paint Limerick in a lovely light and the local tourist board should really jump on that 
especially if they want to promote how the place looks at 3am
As with many on here, he manages to fit in serious miles each week with a young family and a busy job. (I don't know how people do that!)
The last time shotgunmcos took on a spotlight thread was about 8 years ago, and the T word was mentioned a lot so I think it's safe to say some things have changed in the meantime, though the dedication and focus seem to be a constant.
So, here we go.. the great thing about introducing the next person is I get to be first with the questions!
1. What was your first thought crossing the line in the Limerick marathon last year?
2. Where is your favourite place to run?
3. What inspired you to train by heart rate?
4. When you can't sleep, why do you choose a middle-of-the-night run rather than read a book / watch YouTube :pac:
5. Do you naturally take note of everything on your training runs that get described on the log, or do you make a point of noticing your surroundings?
6. What music / podcasts do you listen to on your runs?
7. What's your dream marathon goal?
8. Would you ever get a coach / have you ever had one?18
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Inspired choice, MCOS has been a great contributor for many years.
1. Hold a plank for 4 mins (ok that's not a Q but it felt good to write)
2. How many different sports have you tried in your life?
3. Which have you excelled at the most?
4. Which have you enjoyed the most?
5. Describe your favourite hill run?
6. What is the best place you've ever swam?
7. Will you ever swim under 1:10 for 100m?
8. Do you remember the "triathlon" table in McGrattans after the 2013 DCM?
Thats all for now, selfishly looking forward to reading all your answers on this thread!0 -
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Nice one! Lot's of stuff has been asked already...but here's a couple...
1. Is your writing confined to boards.ie or do you have any other outlets? Your log is very readable and enjoyable
2. I was (un)lucky enough to be standing at the finish of Limerick last year and watching your home straight. A year on, how do you feel about breaking the 3 hour barrier?
3. As a relative newbie to Boards myself, I'd be interested to hear your take on the A/R forum now as opposed to the generally considered glory years of a few years back?0 -
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Thank you ReeReeG - Again I really enjoyed your spotlight. Another home run for the Ladies Cheers for throwing me into the fire... gulp!
I'll try to not write war & peace and answer the questions asked!TFBubendorfer wrote: »Excellent choice, could not have picked a better one myself!
1. Which is better, triathlon or running?
Ooh thats a super toughie off the bat! Both have their attractions. Triathlon introduced me to swimming in lakes and the sea and I loved that. I did some open water swim event after tri and was glad of doing tri to learn that. Also all my close tri friends and training group came to my wedding and we had a blast. I met my wife, Caz through the club so its a special part of my life for sure. Having said that and swimming aside. It can be expensive. The events, the tech. I'd recommend it for anyone who enjoys swimming. So many do it and swimming is a chore. Why spend so much in your adult like on something you 2/3ers love
Also there is the transport of your bike around to events for which you need a special box and mechanic skills. There is a lot to it and a lot to learn. I found it very enjoyable as a novice learning with my teamies. Ultimately it was too many disciplines to improve at once and it swallows a huge portion of every week.
I would have to say "just" running (it is part of tri :P) is better (not just to win points with this croud either). I love the simplicity of it, though this forum sure can make it complex! We loved to run as kids and that love is still there, its why we do it. So we love what we do. I like triathlon. I am loving running.
2. Which year was it when we were both pacing Dublin marathon?
Ah 2010 what craic that was with --amadues-- organising, Krusty, Izoard and the gang. The balloons, Brian with the camera on his head for the 4 hour group (that we brought home in 3:59:30). I coached a group of 30 women for that marathon and many were in the 4hr entourage. It was mighty craic Course sharing a room with yourself may be one of the first love stories of this forum lol
3. Ever had any fantastic insights coming into your head out of nowhere while out on a run? Not really. I don't solve the world on runs, I just try to understand it.
4. You were right on top of your game doing triathlons a few years ago. What goes through your mind when you look back now?
I squeezed a whole lot of fun out of it! I won my AG at the Kilkee Hell of the West and experience international AG racing that was as good as I wanted. The margins after that too small to chase. The kids coming up, too fast. And again Im grateful to learn how to swim competently as an adult as a result of that experience.
5. Favourite holiday destination?
Hmm The Amalfi Coast of Italy. Sorrento, Positano, Revello all the romantic towns. Basically love the Med so happy to be anywhere around it.
6. Any races on your bucket list?
NYC Marathon for sure. If I had been into running when I lived in Japan I think I'd have like to do Tokyo. There are lots of other international marathons too. I'd like to redo Berlin after a failure.
7. Favourite race distance? And why?
The Marathon. Although I loved the 100m as a teen. There is just more to the Marathon. You need to fuel for it. You need to manage yourself. I like long runs. Second to that is 10k. I started out with a sub40 10k goal and I really should give it some attention.
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Maybe I'll get one or two more done before my pillow calls me.OOnegative wrote: »Excellent choice!!
Thanks B
1. What’s your occupation?
I work as a Project Manager for a Medical Device Company.
2. Your main character strengths?
I'm a calm and decisive head when everything is in chaos. Case in point, climbing off a dangerous ridge, at night, in a fog, sleep deprived and exhausted. One teammate has vertigo, another is delerious and about to run off a cliff, another is lost in the fog. I'm team captain and we are all lost...
Another one is that I notice when a girl changes her hair or wears new shoes
Finally I fully believe that people are resourceful and will find a way.
3. To what level did you compete as a rower?
I won a couple of National Championships with my super fun and dedicated Uni crew. Was subsquently invited to Ireland U23 trials for upcoming World Champs but came up short with my lack of proficiency in small boats (singe or pairs). I came to the sport late and you could hide lack of finesse in big boats if you were strong enough but the little boats were for power and precision.
4. What makes you most proud of Limerick City?
Munster Rugby supporters. Family oriented, respectful and sing their hearts out in every venue around Europe.
5. Is career move as tough in real life as she comes across on Boards?
She sure is. Don't be fooled by her giddiness Tough physically and mentally. She was well able to keep 3 smelly stubborn men in check. Kate and I had a famous bust up after a 20hr trek through the night across the Bens in Connemara. It made for a silent few kms as she stormed up the road. The lads, exhausted all took a nap in a tent. Meanwhile she burned off steam by getting the boats and kits ready for the whole team for a night paddle the length of the Corrib. She can be stubborn but can just kick into action and deal with it. One one training weekend, She was bombing down a rocky trail (despite being afraid of technical mountain bike descents), fell on her face which gashed open. Said its grand and hopped back on. Lifting her bike over gates and such. She is a sweet heart though and my kids like her.
6. Rubberbandits, fools or smart lads?
Very smart lads. Could debate most off a table.
7. Sporting hero’s, if any?
My first as a kid was Carl Lewis. I just thought he was superman. I'd set up 100m sprint start and finish line with chalk on the road outside the house and challenge all the kids to a race. I'd run down the garden and jump as far as I could, often not making over my Dads flower beds
8. You’re the one off producer of Boards Big Brother. Choice of 6 people to put into the house, who & why?
Yikes! Ok
1. Enduro. Just because he doesn't suffer fools and would be so different in nature to most. His stories would be unreal too.
2. AMK. Because his staring into mirrors and brushing of hair would drive Enduro nuts.
3. LaineyFrecks to distract AMK from Enduro giving him daggers
4. You, to play the practical jokes :P
5. Singer, to play them on you while you are distracted setting up others
6. Damo2k9, gotta have a Millennial in there to mix it up!
9. Soccer club of choice?
Last time I followed soccer was as a teen. Had stickers of Ryan Giggs, Cantona, Roy Keane, Schmiecel etc.. More to annoy my best friend, a dedicated and lifelong Liverpool supporter. These days to me they are mainly a bunch of premadonnas.
10. Craft beer, yes you like or a daft gimmick?
Tried em. Lots of Pils when lived in Germany. I rarely drink (both cause I got in so much trouble in my 20s and I cannot deal with hangovers :rolleyes:) so its the usual beer (Peroni) and wines (Red, Rioja etc). As for Gimmick, dunno. I just have little interest in alcohol. I can barely tell a gin from a whisky
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Didn't forget about these. Thanks again ReeReeG. Your spotlight will be a tough one to follow
Thanks again for all the questions on the last thread, but slightly relieved to move the attention elsewhere I'm delighted to say shotgunmcos has agreed to be the next for the spotlight!
1. What was your first thought crossing the line in the Limerick marathon last year?
No thoughts. I knew I had teh sub 3. Brian, my mate was already over the line staring around in disbelief. I just grabbed him and we both started jumping chanting we did it sub3! we did it sub3! we did it sub3!... Just pure joy
2. Where is your favourite place to run?
I'm drawn to water so I love the riverbank or running around the quays and bridges. I look for those routes any city I travel to with work too.
3. What inspired you to train by heart rate?
I did a lot of it training on the bike. It was all tested and zones from easy to V02 max. I had a coach that introduced me to capped heart rate tests in the winter to benchmark progression without worrying about pace. I read a lot and got to know how my body felt at different zones. So I basically carried it from bike training to running and it works just the same.
4. When you can't sleep, why do you choose a middle-of-the-night run rather than read a book / watch YouTube :pac:
My apps on the phone switch off from 11pm to 7am every night for ditigal well being. So YT is unavailable. I'd most often pick up a kindle to avoid wking Caz up and I'd be back to sleep within a page or two. When the kids were babies and I was up night feeding I used to jump on the rower or do yoga at all hours of the night. Thats when I found that the body actually works when you want it to.
5. Do you naturally take note of everything on your training runs that get described on the log, or do you make a point of noticing your surroundings?
I naturally take it in I guess and just put myself back out there when I write. If I have time I'll describe something that roots the run for me.
6. What music / podcasts do you listen to on your runs?
I tried Scullion. He drove me mad when he started cycling.
I most listen to Rugby Podcasts to keep up with the Rugby World and to laugh, the Rugby Pod and Off the Ball.
Running Podcast I enjoy are "I'll have another" interviews with Lyndsay Hein, Marathon Talk with Martin Yelling to name some
For Music I have different playlists for different running
Running Easy - more relaxed old school hip hop, 90s RNB, Twenty One Pilots, Enigma, Rihanna etc
Running Workouts - Evanescance, Wu Tang Clan, Bassment Jaxx, 90s dance, Beastie Boys, Chemical Brothers, Aviici anything with a thumping beat
I run with Headphones/without 50/50. I never did before as the old wired headphones drop me mad. But with the Garmin 645 and wireless its great... most of the time. Bluetooth sync can be annoying :rolleyes:
7. What's your dream marathon goal?
There is a friend of mine, Liz, who I always wanted to beat but she was just too good. I ran with her for most of my only Marathon DNF in 2011 in Limerick where she went on to win. She's later that summer run one of the top 50 Irish Womens marathon times <2:48:XX in Berlin. I was so so impressed. I thought it would be cool to run a 2:48. So there it is 2:48... Honestly dont think I'm built for it
8. Would you ever get a coach / have you ever had one?
I had 2 triathlon coaches
1 F2F not good for reasons I can't go into.
1 remote (UK based) good. Met him on a work trip once too. Really enjoyed the running sessions he set me and the 10k and half marathon PBs I got with him still stand. It went its course though when I dropped out of triathlon in 2012.
I did ok to execute a book plan last year but to push on I'm weighing up having a coach. Having been coached and coaching others I get the value of it. I think getting a coach as a novice is too soon. You make great improvements starting anything out and just following logs and chatting with folk on this Forum will being you on leaps. The Novice Marathon thread is a prime example or the Sub 3 thread was gold for that target. Its more when you plateau. I dont necessarily think I've plateaued, nor am I a novice (although its my first time focusing solely on running) but I do think it will need a tailored approach to phase things right, stay healthy and get PRs while I still can
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Kurt_Godel. wrote: »Inspired choice, MCOS has been a great contributor for many years.
Thats all for now, selfishly looking forward to reading all your answers on this thread!
Thank you sir! I dip over to the dark side for a read every once in a while. Great to see you still at it!
1. Hold a plank for 4 mins (ok that's not a Q but it felt good to write)
Ha ha I knew that would come back on me! I'm actually doing 80sec plank per day. Every week it goes up by 10 secs. So I can let you know if I'm at 4 minutes in about 4 months
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2. How many different sports have you tried in your life?
Rugby, Sprinting, Decathlon, Rowing, Judo, Triathlon, Adventure Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, OW Swim Races and finally running.
3. Which have you excelled at the most?
Rowing probably. Although I could run under 11 secs for 100m as a teen and scored a fair few tries in my Rugby days.
4. Which have you enjoyed the most?
All different phases of life and all have their attributes. I enjoyed each at the time. Right now I'm loving running
I will say that in Adventure Racing I have laughed until my belly truly hurt. I did the Mizuno 24 hour relay with sconhome from around these parts while training for an AR and don't think I've ever laughed so much in any event. We met on Boards and became great friends. He is Godfather to one of my kids.
5. Describe your favourite hill run?
My sister lives out near Keeper Hill in Tipp. I was out at hers one Christmas and decided to go for a morning run. Perfect blue sky disturbed only by the clouds from my breath. Keeper hill was covered with snow so I ventured up. Long solo run on crunchy snow covered trails, the only sound was that crunching beneath my feet. I ran to the top and then tore back down as fast as my legs would carry me. I was running so fast and free I felt I'd fall at any given moment. An adrenalin rushed all out downhill 6k. My lungs were on fire, my legs almost out of control. My arms flapped like wings to stabilise me. I finished at the barrier absolutely exhausted and exhilarated. Trotted back down to my sisters with a smile on my rosy cheeks to a feed of tea and sausages
6. What is the best place you've ever swam?
In Ireland - probably Glendalough. That race we did up the mountain was just spectacular.
7. Will you ever swim under 1:10 for 100m?
Sure a did a 1:07 in a hotel 22.5m pool, remember? You did all the sums to validate too at the time:pac:
8. Do you remember the "triathlon" table in McGrattans after the 2013 DCM?
How could I forget DCM 2013 and the pain!
Obi Wan, the Hobbit and meeting Hoochie Double D:D0 -
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Cheers P. Hopefully we get to meet up and run many more timesSwashbuckler wrote: »Nice choice. One of the few Boardsies I've had the pleasure of running with.
1. Favourite limerick pub?
Probably Nancy Blakes - but don't get out much these days.
2. Toughest session you've ever run?
Hmm.. In my first year of college I trained with the track team. One session was 5 sets of
300m sprint from the start line to the top of the 100m straight. Walk to the finish then sprint back up the straight max effort. Walk back to the start line for next rep. I remember getting sick after it.
3. Drink of choice?
Chocolate Milk
4. Post race treat?
Burger or Pizza and beer.
5. Greatest running achievement?
Probably winning a Cross Country County bronze medal with the club. I was the slowest member of a team lead by Dermot Kearns and I remember giving it everything on muddy laps of UL to pick up every place I possibly could. I was just delighted to help the team score and It was a properly earned medal, not just for participating.
6. Best race?
The sub 3 last year with a negative split was probably my best execution of a race. I had other races in other sports though that were up there too. The sub3 was longest waiting and most satisfying I'd say.
7. Worst race?
Berlin Marathon. The Rock Bands that line the route. The beer tents. The atmosphere! The roller blade marathon spectacle the day before. It was such a cool event. Loud, fun, exciting. Great buzz afterwards etc.. I had a terrible race though
It was the context of the year. My first Ironman in July. I put in a huge winter programme and was as fit as I've ever been. Ran Connemara Marathon as a training run. But kept going. DNF at Limerick 6 weeks later. Smashed myself at the Ironman in 36 degrees heat. I underestimated the overall breakdown on the body and didn't recover enough. I should have had a month off after the Ironman. I was fit enough to run a sub 3 with minimal extra training but just didn't recover. I went to Berlin alone not feeling fresh.
Through half way in 1:26:xx but the wheels came off at 2 hours. It wasn't the wall. It was long before it. My quads imploded into horrible cramps. I couldn't run through it. I could only jog, hobble my way to the finish. I finished in my second fastest marathon time of 3:19 but it was an absolute failure. Worse still I was on my own, knew nobody. Mentally and physically dejected. Called Caz and actually had a cry. I had over trained. DNF. Missed my Ironman target by 7 mins and then broke down in Berlin. I learned a lot about myself that year
8. Dream holiday?
New Zealand - Milford Sound. I lived in Japan and visited many countries while out there but never got to NZ. I'd love to trek and raft in that country.
9. If the lockdown ended tomorrow and you could choose any race, what race would you train for and why?
DCM. I had planned to do a PB attempt there with my buddy and I was imagining another joyful day with beers and burgers But I would love to do NYC Marathon too.
10. You choose the distance, which five Boardsies would you like to race against and what distance?
100m
You, Healy, AMK, Krusty, Lambay.. just because I'd have a chance at a few scalps I'd never otherwise get. I'm build for power not endurance
11. Five years from now. What do you want to have achieved in running.
If I could do as well at running as I have done with say Triathlon, I'll have given it a good go. Most importantly stay healthy and set a whole new suite of PRs I am not fixated on time targets as those are really limiters. If I can incrementally improve for the next 5 years that would be awesome.
12. Favourite limerick restaurant?
Breakfast in Hook & Ladder on Sarsfield Street is a treat.
For Dinner in town probably Freddy's Bistro
Personally Taikichi on O'Connell street as its teh only place to get Japanese food, which I love.
13. Best night you've had out in limerick?
Too hard to chose. I've had a lot. A more interesting one was out in Nancys with the triathlon gang and triathletes from around the country. Had a great time. I "scored" with a solicitor I'd spotted at some events. Went back to her friends house, a girl I swam with, and promptly passed out asleep on the couch! Nothing happened. The next morning I wondered into the kitchen rather embarrassed and was introduced to their other housemate, Caz, who is now my wife
14. Best training log on boards.
I read quite a few but have to say I'm delighted the Lemon is back. I've laughed out loud at some of his log stories.
15. How many pints did you have after the limerick sub 3?
2 with my buddy. Then walked home and had a few satisfying beers with my feet up.
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Wassup Healy. Just 3 very open questions eh.. :PNice one! Lot's of stuff has been asked already...but here's a couple...
1. Is your writing confined to boards.ie or do you have any other outlets? Your log is very readable and enjoyable
Thank you kindly! It is unfortunately. I used to keep diaries years ago but between kids, work, prepping and cooking food, reading, running and other hobbies I have almost zero time to allow the creative side of the brain dictate. I spend more time reading than writing. I have the seed of an idea for a book though so that should come through when I have time. I did spend 2 straight hours sat squat legged in the kids room building Zoe's precious favourite teddy out of the Lego parts they had. I ended up with a sudden cramp in the sole of my left foot that was savage enough to curl my toes towards my heel. It was so painful. I had to slowly pull my toes back and it took a minute to relieve. I've had epic cramps over the years.
2. I was (un)lucky enough to be standing at the finish of Limerick last year and watching your home straight. A year on, how do you feel about breaking the 3 hour barrier? I know, tough day for you but look how strong you are now! I feel good about it still. Not necessarily the achievement itself but how I went about it. The 4 months of discipline preceding it. I feel confident it was not a one off too. I'm a little annoyed I didn't pick up from there but again just didn't take enough recovery time. I'm happy that I've yet to put 4 months of a disciplined plan on top of the current base building phase and all going well it will have me in shape to push on.
3. As a relative newbie to Boards myself, I'd be interested to hear your take on the A/R forum now as opposed to the generally considered glory years of a few years back? I originally came on board in 2008 on a mission to crack 40 for 10k. A certain Krusty Clown was after the same thing and I actually beat him to it! Within 2 more 10ks I had cracked 39. Perhaps a shame I didn't take a similar path to Krusty instead of buying a bike and learning to swim.
Krusty_Clown wrote: »Congrats MCOS! Great achievement! Jealous as hell!
There are some differences though. I find there is a bit more "thanking" and less commenting on logs. Possibly because there are so many logs to follow and everyone is simply busier in this world. I'm guilty of this. Following on Strava and Boards when I have a 1 hour limit on both apps is impossible I also suspect more folk are reading and updating Boards from their phones these days and it competes with so many other apps to update.
It was a bit of a lads pad back then and I'm delighted to come back and have so many inspiring and strong women on the forum. I used to run with girls who kicked my ass back then and would still do now.
We are also a more gentle bunch than the old crowd, who wouldn't hesitate to call you out (Anyone remember pgibbo or tunney or peckham or --amadues--?). There is definitely good feedback at times but debate fizzles out as quick as our 2020 attention spans :cool: If we didn't have the likes of Oonegative around being as equally cheeky as supportive, the place would be worse off.
Probably the best thing that has changed is the patience and support of novices. Perhaps higher footfall. Often in the old days a Noob question might go days before an answer. Its better now and the Novice threads are brilliant.
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Swashbuckler wrote: »I've had my spotlight although I'm a changed man now. Haha.
Great answers thanks. Similar restaurants to what I'd pick. Had a great date night with the missus in Taikichi a few years back.
Never knew you were a project manager. Same as myself.
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Comic Book Guy wrote: »Great read so far! Just a short few questions...
Thanks man.
1. At one point your marathon PB was 3:00:20. Did those 21 seconds annoy you at all once you had recovered a few weeks after the race?
It didn't annoy me at all, simply because sub3 had never been a goal up to then! I went up with Caz, her friend and her now husband. The girls were training for it and nervous. I grabbed a last minute entry in case I felt like doing it. I was 100% relaxed having a beer and a laugh the night before after cycling the course. I didn't ebven know what sub3 pace was. I just lined up and set off comfortably. I was at 7 min pace and just thought I'd sustain it. I came through halfway in 1:27 and missed the start of the half marathon so I had miles an miles of quiet gorgeous connemara roads. It felt like a training run (as I intended it). It started to hurt going up the long climb from 22-24m but I literally only registered sub3 was on when I got to the top of that.
The 20 seconds or top 10 finish didn't matter. It was never a goal race. I just had a good validation that I was in good shape. The problem was, regardless of what shape you are in, a marathon takes it toll. I didn't pay that toll in the following weeks and ended up having to pay it back with interest
2. Once you had gone sub 3, did you find any change in motivation in your next block of marathon training? Yes it opened pandoras box for sure. The motivation is still there and hopefully the force is strong too!
3. What's the weirdest thing you have seen/encountered out on a run?
How about a gun pointed at you! I was based in Manila, Philippines for a couple of months with work. Out running in 32 degrees smoggy heat in an ugly urban chaotic sprawl was not my favourite. Beside a place called Wack-Wack Golf Club I turned into an estate that was all of a sudden quiet (in a city of 42m inhabitants), nice houses and cars on manicured streets named "Harvard", "Stanford", "Princeton". It was not unlike a nice estate back home. I had failed to notice the armed guard at the entrance. I ran around for a few miles and meandered back out. Saluted the guard and made my way back to the hotel. We worked night hours back then so the next time I was running out it the city was 4am and I wore a black cap. This time the guard stopped me, pointed his gun and gave me my marching orders. I complied. Turns out there are some VIPs in that estate and there was a reason it had an armed guard entrance!
4. What's your favourite time to go out on a training run?
First thing in the morning, before the world wakes and get busy. I've described the dawn chorus many a time in my log but I love the peace. I can run on roads, its usually cooler and its satisfying to having it done before work. That might change as the kids get older and I can get out during the sunshine hours or hook up with other runners at more sociable hours.
5. What's your favourite individual piece of training kit/gear?
I wear bandanas in the winter and caps in the summer. A white cap is great for keeping your head cool on warm days. Right now I'm loving the Garmin 645 Music. I only started listening to PodCast this year and they are a great way to pass easy miles on the same routes.
6. Are you as disciplined with your diet as you are with other aspects of your training? No! This is where I probably made a significant difference last year for the sub3. Changed just a few things and hit my race weight of 77kg. I love food, I love cooking, I bake bread every second day, cook from scratch and have a wicked sweet tooth. I'm not the worst because most of my diet is fruit, veg, grains, seeds, full fat milk and yoghurt. I generally stick to nicer Lindt chocolate (Dark mint mmm and they just made a dark honeycomb mmm) but Caz loves a biscuit or square of crappy milk chocolate with her tea (and never changes weight :mad:). I generally hoover up everything in the house.
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Hi Shotgun.
You mentioned that your greatest running achievement was winning a club xc medal.
A) Did you continue to run xc with that club
Have you any plans to run xc again (post covid)
Do you/ have you trained with Joe's group in UL.
What's your favourite run training session..
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Hi shotgunmcos
Howdy!
Whats your favourite session or type of session? And what's your least favourite?
Favourite: Long Run with MP segments.
Like 2 hrs with 3x 10-20min at marathon effort instead of marathon pace. I tend to use heart rate to guide the effort until I have a good feel for target pace. Another one did last year was 2m, 3m, 5m MP segments with 1m easy between segments
I like longer MP tempo runs too as IMO you can't beat practicing your target pace and getting to know it in all conditions. However I feel that MP segment in a LR teaches you what MP feels like compared to easy. I've made the mistake of blurring those lines in the past and running too many "easy" miles at or close to MP.
Least Favourite: Longer speed reps like 4-6 mins
I don't mind up to 3 mins but holding that pace for 4, 5 or 6 minutes is grim and my form usually breaks down to something that feels like a zombie stagger.
Are you a member of a athletic club? If so how active are you within the club?
Yes Dooneen AC. Not very active. I miss all the training sessions. I'd like to be more active but our household schedule doesn't have room right now. I'd like to bring the kids down when they are old enough and I'll probably get involved again that way.
How many marathons have you ran?
DCM x5
2007 - 3:33 (First marathon)
2008 - 3:27
2009 - 3:59 (Pacer),
2010 - 3:59 (Pacer)
2013 - 4:27
Connemara x2
2008 - 3:58
2011 - 3:00
Berlin
2011 - 3:19
Limerick x2
2011 - DNF
2019 - 2:58
Plus 3x Ironman Marathons
What advice would you give someone attempting to race their first marathon?- If you can, build your mileage up gradually over a number of weeks before you start your plan.
- Make sure the plan suits you and your lifestyle before you set off on it.
- Don't avoid training in the rain or wind. It could be windy and wet on the day... for 26 miles!
- Don't wear earphones, experience it and enjoy it.
Whats was your running goals for 2020 pre covid 19? And your long term running goals now?
2020 - PB at DCM and have a go at a 10k and half marathon en route.
Long Term: Set a full suite of new PRs But also race more locally and plot some travel marathons
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While going back over marathon history there I thought about the medals you get. I had bigger things like plaques or cups on a shelf but until recently all my medals from all sports were chucked in a drawer.
Not sure how folk store or display their medals but I came across a neat way to hang and display if anyone interested
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BeepBeep67 wrote: »Hello :pac:
Haven't read all the Q&A yet, so ignore if there's duplication.
Hey Dom, no worries dude.
Biggest regret?
In life or running :eek: I'll stick to running but I tend to forgive myself and move on. Its just not healthy holding onto baggage and zero you can do about it but change the road ahead.
The lowest running moment had to be Berlin. I gave some detail in an earlier question but its hard to describe how alone you can feel in something so big, popular and thronged with utter excitement. I had put down over 600 hours of training in the previous 12 months. Sacrificed all kinds of weekends. Finding sitters for my eldest (then 6). The money on physio and travel. Caz came to Germany with me for the Ironman that summer but I was on my own for Berlin in the autumn. I had been in such good shape that Berlin should have been a good sub3 and motivation to do another marathon sooner than 2019! (DCM 2013 doesn't count as I was only doing it to meet mates). It wasn't just humbling to learn that lesson of minding your body but being such a misery guts on such a cool event seemed like such a waste. I didn't even enjoy the beer tents I'll go back an make amends for sure..
Gulity pleasure?
Celine Dion full blast while I bake bread or prep a Sunday Roast. Her voice stirs me.
You can only do one to supplement your training, sleep, nutrition or S&C?
S&C from a risk mitigation POV. Its where you can discover niggles that can turn into injuries further down the path. Although sleep is the most natural healer.
On a rare day where the kids are away and I get to run during the day. I'll take my time to activate the body with some drills, do the run, a bit of S&C or Yoga afterwards. Then have a healthy protein rich snack or a recovery shake with snack, then head for a nap!
Sporting hero to have lunch with [dead or alive]?
There are loads. I've been fortunate to meet some of my all time heroes Jonah Lomu RIP (who changed the game of rugby) and Sir Stephen Redgrave CBE (a diabetic rower who won 5 consecutive Olympic Gold Medals).
But for lunch I'd pick Gwen Jorgenson. Triathlon Gold Medal for the US in Rio. She dominated the elite tri scene literally running away from the filed off the bike. I was more interested in the the womens racing because she was in it. Instead of defending her World and Olympic titles or turning her attention to Ironman she gave up triathlon and joined the Nike Bowerman Track Club to transition to the Marathon after having a baby. Her first go at it was a wake up call and shows how the marathon is such a different beast. She has a YT channel now that I follow but to meet her in person for lunch would be cool. She ran 15:10 for 5k and 30:55 for 10k last year but maintains that she needs to get the "miles" in her legs for the marathon.
An hour to spare, trail or track?
Trail every day of the week. I never raced on track so I don't have a draw to it. For me its like this. For a track, I'd switch off. For a trail I'd switch on.
Any interest in competing at master's championship track races?
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Great read so far.
Thanks Murph_D
1. Hanson assessment? The good, the bad, the verdict?
I did a run down of my thoughts on it shortly after the marathon last year
Link below if you or anyone thinking of Hansons want to read that.
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=110120829&postcount=239
A year on though...
The Good: Lots of MP miles and simple structure. Uncomplicated but tough! Teaches you to manage fatigue.
The Bad: Its all on a rolling 6 runs a week pattern so on workout days those session get quite long. The long runs were few and boring.
Verdict: Its not a first time marathon/novice plan. You need to know yourself, know when you are over reaching, understand simple muscle fatigue from actual tiredness. The speed phase is at the start so there is a risk of carrying a niggle into the meat of the plan if you burn yourself on those workouts. Having said that, if you execute the plan you will feel your strength build. As you push through those tough later workouts and doubt yourself, it will just be a familiar burn in the marathon.
2. Favourite book/film/TV drama/album?
Favourites are always a tough one.
Book: I read a lot and have many that I've read and re-read.
Some running gems:
Once a Runner - John Parker - beautifully written fiction about a the life of a miler named Cassidy.
The Dirtiest Race in History - Richord Moore - a brilliant insight into the cast of the 100m final at the Seoul Olympics 1988. I loved watching Carl Lewis and remember as just a 10 year old feeling so angry at the yellow eyed monster that beat him.
Currently reading: Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Wars, book 2
Film: Again so many I've watched a dozen times.
Gladiator, Braveheart, Rogue One, Interstellar all up there
Last watched: A few Good Men
TV Drama: I assume Netflix etc counts?
It took a long time to dethrone The Sopranos but I thought Breaking Bad was another level of writing. More recently The Mandalorian on Disney+ (same bad guy as breaking bad funnily enough)
Album: Easy: Michael Jackson: Thriller
3. What are your PBs (running only).
5k 18:15
10k 38:09
10m 1:02:22
HM: 1:23:40
M: 2:58:50
4. Best single piece of running advice you’ve been given on Boards?
Honestly can't pinpoint just one piece on Boards but Ive had the same said to me by several people F2F and on Boards and we all know it - Keep slow, slow and fast, fast.
5. You’re obviously a writer. Tell us more about the book idea?
Its not even an idea. I'll put pen to paper some day and something will happen or not
6. Thoughts on Delores O’Riordan?
RIP Talented and complex lady gone too soon
I run past this mural on one of my favourite city running routes
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Hi Shotgun.
You mentioned that your greatest running achievement was winning a club xc medal.
Hey Ceepo! How are you sir?
A) Did you continue to run xc with that club
No, Joe basically yanked me into it on one of teh track sessions. I showed up that weekend and that was that. Maybe I was too slow to be invited back :cool: Have you any plans to run xc again (post covid)
No solid plans but now that I'm running again I definitely would love to get the lugs on and run around some fields in a fighting frenzy. I'll chat with one of the girls at the club or Joe about it this winter if XC is on.
Do you/ have you trained with Joe's group in UL.
His Tuesday track session? I did years ago pre kids. Started back there just before Covid this year. Were you talking about a different group?
What's your favourite run training session..
I think I answered that on MYBAD's questions. I am finding that I'm enjoying the short intervals lately though
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shotgunmcos wrote: »Have you ever run down a technical rocky steep mountain trail?
Edit: Different switches but similar zones of focus. The danger is more exciting that the onrush of lactic acid for me
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Yoga or Joe Wicks? Do you do much non-running stuff?
Any thoughts on exercising during lockdown and 2km limits?
Hi jlang
Hmm. I tried Joe Wicks for a bit. Mainly for the kids. I don't know how career_move does it everyday on top of running. Its akin to HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and I find it thrashes the quads. I wouldn't do on workout days. But maybe once a week for sure or more regularly when I'm only running easy miles over the winter. Yoga, I'd do every day of my life if I could even if it was 1 sun salutation sequence or 5 mins of meditation. My Mum was a Yoga instructor/guru so I guess its part of the family fabric
Non running stuff.. hmmm. I have trail shoes, hiking boots, 2 road bikes, 2 mountain bikes, a kayak, chin up bar, kettle bells, dumbells, yoga mats, wetsuits, balance balls, a concept 2 rowing machine and recently my brother was trying to talk me into getting a ski-erg! I've done a lot of non running stuff and that was my problem for running. Always distracted by something else. Right now I'm just running focused. That may include running up and down a hill, around a muddy field or anything that supplements running like yoga, plyometrics, drills etc.. The other stuff will have to wait for some running downtime.
Exercise and lockdown? Do what you can. Do what you enjoy!
2km? now 5km? I stay within the limit.
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Very interesting so far. You're obviously a very talented sportsman and cook too by the sounds of it!
Favourite boat?
Favourite seat in above boat?
Nicest place you ever rowed - raced/training camp etc?
Erg tests/sessions - love or loathe?
Have you any thoughts on what sport(s) you'd like to see your kids doing?
What would be on the menu if you were cooking to impress?
Favourite snack food for the 3o'c slump (which in my case tends to be a 10am slump)?
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Very interesting so far. You're obviously a very talented sportsman and cook too by the sounds of it!
Hi ariana`
Favourite boat?
Ok to explain to non rowing folk, the options are (in rowing)
1x - a single sculler - 1 person 2 oars, super skinny giddy boat
2- - a pair - 2 people with an 1 oar each either side of the boat
2x - a double scull - 2 people 2 oars each
4-/4+ - like a pair but with 4 people, with or without a coxwain
4x - a quad - 4 people 2 oars each
8= - an eight! - eight oarsmen, 1 oar each, big boat and a coxwain
My favourite to train - a single scull.
I enjoyed the process of taking it off the rack, carrying on my shoulders and placed on trestles I had set up already. Check the rigging to ensure everything is tight and seat rails are smooth. Carefully walk down the ramp and place it on the water. Step in one leg and a time, sit down gently, push off gently and go. On a flat calm crisp spring morning when the water is like glass and the swans are still asleep among the reeds taking a clean stroke (not dragging the oar off the water) and releasing them together send the scull gliding through the water like a knife. It takes skill and balance to accomplish clean strokes but when you do the perfect wake behind your stern indicates a perfect connection. Its serene and satisfying to leverage the boat powerfully past the point of connection and feel that glide afterwards. If you have the focus you can achieve a rhythm and a metronomic flow. You do need to look around every few strokes to ensure you are rowing straight and there are no big ships approaching I was not good enough to race one though, although If I had owned one I might have practiced more.
My favourite to race - An eight!
Rowers tend to be big and powerful. To have all eight of them connect with the water and drive every muscle from there legs to their core, back and shoulders, simultaneously, produces this booming sound and lifts the boat out of the water. An eight moves fast though so you don't get to enjoy the break as you creep up together to take the next stroke. An eight is fast an furious. Your body and lungs burn and burn but you cannot stop. Every man is burning for that boat. Every man is burning for that team. Every man takes the same stroke, tries to achieve it perfectly, in sync with his team. You are at the whim of the coxwain too. He/she is watching the whole race, reacting to it, influencing it. Even when you are in pain, when the cox calls for "20" you need to find another gear. Everyone has to. You get counted into it over 3 strokes and all eight pour everything at 20 strokes as if their life depended on it. Its 6 minutes of controlled agony, but whne a crew is on song, a boat sings
Favourite seat in above boat?
I rowed "stroke" so I had the other 7 guys behind me and I set the rate and the rhythm. I was the link between the cox and the crew. She communicates on the mic and the crew know what is coming but I'd generally know by her eyes what was about to happen and I'd be ready to go. Its a position of no escape. If you are out of time the crew is out. If you don't set the rhythm , the boat falls to either side off balance and slows down. Every other person in the boat can see your puddles at the end of your oar and know how hard you are working.
Nicest place you ever rowed - raced/training camp etc?
For racing: Probably Boston and the Head of the Charles Regatta. I went for a few runs down the riverbank too with its beautiful autumn colours.
For training - I've been to quite a few stunning lakes and rivers but an unusual springs to mind. My first visit to Japan was a summer in College. I was 21 and went out on my own to stay with a family in a town called Gifu up in the mountains on the central Island of Honshu. It was a brilliant experience but one day they surprised me. After learning that I was a rower for my Uni back home, they arranged for me to visit the local private corporate owned rowing club. I got to pick a beautiful hand crafted shiny wooden scull off a rack and row on the still lake, surrounded by mountains on a sunny day, alone. It was amazing! Unfortunately I got so distracted by my surroundings that I fell out of the boat and was utterly mortified to call for help!
Erg tests/sessions - love or loathe?
Loathe: The standard erg test was 2,000m. It was pure hell. If I can channel a bit of it for the TT this weekend I'll push through that pain.
I have a Concept 2 rower and enjoy doing my own training though
Have you any thoughts on what sport(s) you'd like to see your kids doing?
I'd love for them to have the lifelong value to look after their body and mind. To value health above all else in themselves and others. If they find a sport within that that they love, that is a bonus. My eldest plays rugby and I love to watch. My youngest is mad to join the rugby club and my little girl does swimming and gymnastics. They have their own Yoga mat too I intend to bring the 2 smallies down to the athletic club when they are old enough.
What would be on the menu if you were cooking to impress?
Hmmm, for a table of runners. Perhaps a creamy fresh mint prawn and pea risotto with some fresh warm home baked bruschetta or perhaps a beef wellington with roast root veg and a killer gravy (that, alone takes me 4 hours to make)
Favourite snack food for the 3o'c slump (which in my case tends to be a 10am slump)?
A bowl of greek yoghurt with chopped grapes, blueberries and banana, mixed seeds (pumpkin, sesame, chia etc), crushed roasted almonds and cashews (I always have these things ready in a jar - easy to roast a tray of nuts when you have a chicken or bread in the oven) a squeeze of honey and a sprinkle of granola.
Or peanut butter and jam on a bagel and a couple of squares of dark mint or hazlenut lindt chocolate.
Maybe asked already but if you could represent Ireland in the Olympics at any sport/event what would you choose?
It wasn't! I'd love the decathlon just because you get to experience so much of the track and field and every discipline is like a new event in itself.
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shotgunmcos wrote: »Hey Ceepo! How are you sir?
A) Did you continue to run xc with that club
No, Joe basically yanked me into it on one of teh track sessions. I showed up that weekend and that was that. Maybe I was too slow to be invited back :cool: Have you any plans to run xc again (post covid)
No solid plans but now that I'm running again I definitely would love to get the lugs on and run around some fields in a fighting frenzy. I'll chat with one of the girls at the club or Joe about it this winter if XC is on.
Do you/ have you trained with Joe's group in UL.
His Tuesday track session? I did years ago pre kids. Started back there just before Covid this year. Were you talking about a different group?
What's your favourite run training session..
I think I answered that on MYBAD's questions. I am finding that I'm enjoying the short intervals lately though
TIA - Most welcome
Thanks for the answers M.
Yup that's the Joe sessions I was talking about.
Ran a few of his track sessions many years ago when I was working up that way. Unfortunately it was a bit late in the evening for me. I'd usually have my run done when his sessions were starting. Absolute gentleman and a great coach.
Great to see his sessions are still going.
Re XC, you might lead in the team this time around Dermot is surely passed his best by now 0 -
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(1) Leinster in their pomp vrs Munster in their Pomp - Neutral Venue : Who wins & why??
(2) Any interest in GAA?
(3) Do Kids play sports?
(4) Why do you think "you aren't built for a 2.48" - I reckon we're similar in stature and I still plan to run better than 2.48 and I'm old.
(5) Dogs: Loveable family pet that every home should have OR a nuisance to runners.
(6) Rubberbandits: Blindboy is George Michael to Mr Chromes Andrew Rigely????
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Any more jibes about me in a BB House fixing my hair and I'll defo beat you in that 100m 0 -
AuldManKing wrote: »(1) Leinster in their pomp vrs Munster in their Pomp - Neutral Venue : Who wins & why??
(2) Any interest in GAA?
(3) Do Kids play sports?
(4) Why do you think "you aren't built for a 2.48" - I reckon we're similar in stature and I still plan to run better than 2.48 and I'm old.
(5) Dogs: Loveable family pet that every home should have OR a nuisance to runners.
(6) Rubberbandits: Blindboy is George Michael to Mr Chromes Andrew Rigely????
PS
Any more jibes about me in a BB House fixing my hair and I'll defo beat you in that 100m
Good marathon question. M’s sub-3 (based on the report anyway) seemed relatively painlessly achieved. At the time I thought his deviations from ‘by the book’ Hanson training paces (minor enough, but still) might bite him in the ass but the result suggested the target was maybe a little further withIn the ‘circle of potential’ than originally surmised. A super performance of course but possibly a bit more to chip off yet.0 -
AuldManKing wrote: »... washing and blowdrying hair...
'Sup AMK
(1) Leinster in their pomp vrs Munster in their Pomp - Neutral Venue : Who wins & why??
Ok no matter what I'm a Munster Man true and true. Munster in their pomp beat the All Blacks... need I say more?
More recently, Chicago had a bunch of Lawnstor players but lets look at the scoring stats
Ireland: (25) 40
Try: Murphy (10'), Stander (17'), Murray (33'), Zebo (48'), Henshaw (76')
Conversion: Sexton (11', 35'), Carbery (77')
Penalty: Sexton (4', 24'), Murray (59')
Of the 40 points Ireland Scored
Munster 25
Lawnstor 15
Right lets stick to the usual red v blue
Contemponi rubbed it in O'Gara's face Christmas 2005. What was the score 6 months later in the Semi Final of the Heineken Cup.. in Lansdowne Road?
Alas, the 2009 Semi was a kick in the teeth if you wore red. I been to a lot of these derbys.
Ok, the Lawnstor got going, at last. A few Cups, fair play. Munster are no Begrudgers. Yes ye played amazing Rugby, had Rocky Elsom, bolstered the Green jersey too and Joe Smith got to practice.
Neutral Venue
2006 Munster, O'Connell, Axel, ROG & Co vs 2009 Leinster Drico, Darcy, Elsom (The Drico Darcy, Horgan vintage was better than Ringrose Henshaw, Larmour IMO)
key Battles
Malcolm O vs Paulie in the line out - Paulie
Heaslip vs Axel - Too close to call
Leamy vs Elsom - Elsom
Back 5 vs Back 5 - Leinster (neither blue or red wings would see much ball)
I think it would come down to the axis though
Strings/O'Gara vs Whitaker/Sexton
It a tight tense affair Leinster would be undone by their own processes. O'Gara would keep them pinned and Sexton would bring Drico into the game.
Ultimately it would come down to the tee, and my money would be on O'Gara and Munster for that reason.
(2) Any interest in GAA?
Been to a few Limerick hurling matches but don't really follow
(3) Do Kids play sports? My kids?
My eldest (15) plays Rugby
My youngest (3) plays Rugby
My little girl (5) wants to play Rugby
The 2 younger ones want to run marathons like Daddy. The are very funny copying my activation routine before they head out on their scooters
(4) Why do you think "you aren't built for a 2.48" - I reckon we're similar in stature and I still plan to run better than 2.48 and I'm old.
I was trying to work that out. Are you much taller than me? I'm 161cm. With your running background (even after the football) I figured you'd be quite lean? So 13 stone doesn't compute
I'm a typical Mesomorph
(5) Dogs: Loveable family pet that every home should have OR a nuisance to runners.
I've been bitten by a sheep dog on a run and had war with his ignorant owner. I've crept past some gates, hyper alert for when one tears out. I was running along a bank in the UK before Christmas and had the bejeezus scared out of my by a loose greyhound.
Dogs are not the problem usually. Sure they will defend territory and/or give friendly chase to any moving object in luminous shoes. I love dogs I just don't like ignorant aggressive owners. Only this morning I passed a man and his dog twice. Most owners see you coming and tug the lead or pick up their pooch.
(6) Rubberbandits: Blindboy is George Michael to Mr Chromes Andrew Rigely???? Good analogy! I agree and am impressed
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Any more jibes about me in a BB House fixing my hair and I'll defo beat you in that 100m
You did 100m in school too... how quick were you?
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Good marathon question. M’s sub-3 (based on the report anyway) seemed relatively painlessly achieved. At the time I thought his deviations from ‘by the book’ Hanson training paces (minor enough, but still) might bite him in the ass but the result suggested the target was maybe a little further with In the ‘circle of potential’ than originally surmised. A super performance of course but possibly a bit more to chip off yet.
I guess having gone 3:00 in Connemara in 2011, it would suggest the potential is there alright, particularly since Connemara is a good 6 mins slower than say Dublin. I'm sure anyone who has run both can confirm?
I trained to 2:55 paces for workouts. I didn't want to train at 2:59 paces. Is that the deviation you refer to?
In terms of "circle of potential": first I'm curious what you think that is? Secondly unfortunately I've done nothing since the sub3 to suggest I had more in the tank.
I fully expect there is more to chip off I've gone 3:00 and 2:58 off plans but no real base. The next cycle will build on top of a better base so that will be interesting.
Edit: Just checked back. Originally workouts were at 2:55 training paces. However after missing the bones of 2 weeks with flu I rejigged after a week of heart rate training. Using HR to establish realistic pace targets.0 -
Hi Mike
This is a great read as always. Don't have any questions as such. I'd like to ask you if you're up for itera 2021. Heading back to Caledonia Covid permitting. Sadly I think I know the answer
P. S You're memory is playing tricks on you. I'm pretty sure the infamous storming off episode happened in itera 2016 0 -
My memory is just fine. It was after the Ben's Itera 2016 2nd stage after that lovely run down the coast. Especially lovely since my ribs were not good after the initial paddle in those swells.career move wrote: »Hi Mike
This is a great read as always. Don't have any questions as such. I'd like to ask you if you're up for itera 2021. Heading back to Caledonia Covid permitting. Sadly I think I know the answer
P. S You're memory is playing tricks on you. I'm pretty sure the infamous storming off episode happened in itera 2016
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shotgunmcos wrote: »My memory is just fine. It was after the Ben's Itera 2016 2nd stage after that lovely run down the coast. Especially lovely since my ribs were not good after the initial paddle in those swells.
Maybe I should factor some orienteering into my run training just in case. Lol
Ah apologies. I read the Bens as the Beast. I think maybe the sun has fried my brain 0 -
shotgunmcos wrote: »'Sup AMK
(1) Leinster in their pomp vrs Munster in their Pomp - Neutral Venue : Who wins & why??
Ok no matter what I'm a Munster Man true and true. Munster in their pomp beat the All Blacks... need I say more?
More recently, Chicago had a bunch of Lawnstor players but lets look at the scoring stats
Ireland: (25) 40
Try: Murphy (10'), Stander (17'), Murray (33'), Zebo (48'), Henshaw (76')
Conversion: Sexton (11', 35'), Carbery (77')
Penalty: Sexton (4', 24'), Murray (59')
Of the 40 points Ireland Scored
Munster 25
Lawnstor 15
Right lets stick to the usual red v blue
Contemponi rubbed it in O'Gara's face Christmas 2005. What was the score 6 months later in the Semi Final of the Heineken Cup.. in Lansdowne Road?
Alas, the 2009 Semi was a kick in the teeth if you wore red. I been to a lot of these derbys.
Ok, the Lawnstor got going, at last. A few Cups, fair play. Munster are no Begrudgers. Yes ye played amazing Rugby, had Rocky Elsom, bolstered the Green jersey too and Joe Smith got to practice.
Neutral Venue
2006 Munster, O'Connell, Axel, ROG & Co vs 2009 Leinster Drico, Darcy, Elsom (The Drico Darcy, Horgan vintage was better than Ringrose Henshaw, Larmour IMO)
key Battles
Malcolm O vs Paulie in the line out - Paulie
Heaslip vs Axel - Too close to call
Leamy vs Elsom - Elsom
Back 5 vs Back 5 - Leinster (neither blue or red wings would see much ball)
I think it would come down to the axis though
Strings/O'Gara vs Whitaker/Sexton
It a tight tense affair Leinster would be undone by their own processes. O'Gara would keep them pinned and Sexton would bring Drico into the game.
Ultimately it would come down to the tee, and my money would be on O'Gara and Munster for that reason.
(4) Why do you think "you aren't built for a 2.48" - I reckon we're similar in stature and I still plan to run better than 2.48 and I'm old.
I was trying to work that out. Are you much taller than me? I'm 161cm. With your running background (even after the football) I figured you'd be quite lean? So 13 stone doesn't compute
I'm a typical Mesomorph
PS
Any more jibes about me in a BB House fixing my hair and I'll defo beat you in that 100m
You did 100m in school too... how quick were you?
Thanks for the questions - very entertaining
That's some response on the Rugby - top notch analysis.
I reckon you're right - it would come down to the Tee - I reckon O'Gara is a better clutch kicker than Johnny and a master at dictating the space within the game.
Never timed myself in the 100m - I was the anchor leg in the 4x100 all the way through school and went undefeated in school (100m) upto 16-17 - never made a mark in Community Games on my own - but we made it to the Finals in the relay.
I'm 6ft 2 - not quite sure on the body type, but quite lean, despite lockdown doing its best to ruin that.0 -
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