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Re: Shades Marathon Training
Dingle Marathon Sept 2021 on sale 9 am tomorrow, will sell out fast. Fabulous race.
http://www.dinglemarathon.ie/
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SHADES
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Re: 2020 in 2020
Hi alehouse, I'm back again! Definitely going for 2020, just not decided which measurement. Having finished 2019 much fitter and healthier than I started it I am aiming for a brilliant year. First run will be NYD.
TT
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Re: Overdone it?
Excuse me for a mo.....
Muddy - ive had Morton's, it burns out eventually but i can still suffer a bit. My tips are........wider shoes for everything, lower drop run shoes and a small piece of cotton wool between toes (which for me was 3rd and 4th toe) on longer runs. The last tip separates the toes and opens the nerve a bit, makes a massive difference.
Thanks for the time.
Muddy - ive had Morton's, it burns out eventually but i can still suffer a bit. My tips are........wider shoes for everything, lower drop run shoes and a small piece of cotton wool between toes (which for me was 3rd and 4th toe) on longer runs. The last tip separates the toes and opens the nerve a bit, makes a massive difference.
Thanks for the time.
TR
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Re: Athens Marathon 2020
Hello, I'm in for this as well - if it happens! I was feeling quite confident about it when they first opened entries, but I see they recently had to cancel the half marathon (which was due to happen at the end of this month) because of a new limit on numbers for large group gatherings. I guess we'll have to see how things go over the next couple of weeks or so, and if the restrictions get lifted again. That's without even thinking about the UK side of things - I'll be really happy if we do all make it!
Andy, that's so good of them to offer to hang around at the expo if you're delayed on the Saturday - really decent. Hope your calf is recovering now. My training is going well so far (fingers crossed; last week was my highest ever weekly mileage as part of the plan I'm following, and I am still in one piece this week) - I do have a back-up event in the UK to run if we can't get to Athens, so the training feels worthwhile at least!
On the subject of hills, I did hear from someone who's run it and he said it wasn't as hilly as he'd been expecting from what he'd been told - more steady gentle inclines than anything too extreme - he was actually annoyed, as he ran it quite conservatively (anticipating the hills) but then felt he could have pushed it more! I've not been doing specific hill training as such, but it's hard to avoid hills where I live, so I'm hoping this will help - I've only ever run flat marathons before!
I have flights booked but not accommodation so far - definitely fancy staying near the Acropolis - I'll probably have a look in a couple of weeks if things are still looking ok...
Andy, that's so good of them to offer to hang around at the expo if you're delayed on the Saturday - really decent. Hope your calf is recovering now. My training is going well so far (fingers crossed; last week was my highest ever weekly mileage as part of the plan I'm following, and I am still in one piece this week) - I do have a back-up event in the UK to run if we can't get to Athens, so the training feels worthwhile at least!
On the subject of hills, I did hear from someone who's run it and he said it wasn't as hilly as he'd been expecting from what he'd been told - more steady gentle inclines than anything too extreme - he was actually annoyed, as he ran it quite conservatively (anticipating the hills) but then felt he could have pushed it more! I've not been doing specific hill training as such, but it's hard to avoid hills where I live, so I'm hoping this will help - I've only ever run flat marathons before!
I have flights booked but not accommodation so far - definitely fancy staying near the Acropolis - I'll probably have a look in a couple of weeks if things are still looking ok...
Gipfel
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Re: Athens Marathon 2020
Hi Gipfel - i thought they had cancelled the half a while ago? Might be something to watch but i see they are releasing an update to the app for this years marathon this week so sounds like its all still on.
The big worry now is the EU talking about all visitors to EU countries having to quarantine for 14 days on arrival if they come from a country with a rate over 50 in 100,000 which is virtually every country - might have to see how that plays out as it would probably mean no international runners could race - like i say its on talk so far - not official yet.
Leg much better this week so trying to get the miles back up ready for a good week next week.
The big worry now is the EU talking about all visitors to EU countries having to quarantine for 14 days on arrival if they come from a country with a rate over 50 in 100,000 which is virtually every country - might have to see how that plays out as it would probably mean no international runners could race - like i say its on talk so far - not official yet.
Leg much better this week so trying to get the miles back up ready for a good week next week.
andyc209
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Re: Moraghan Training - Stevie G
Reg Wand said:I've not even got to 45 yet! think I will try and pick up some M45 stuff for a couple of years first :-)Stevie G said:That's a harsh age range Simon! Reg, i'm sure you'll absolute annihilate it when you creep up to 50!
What's that all about Si, Covid age groups for smaller fields?
Ha ha - Yes its the masters track age groups, always been like that in the Southern and eastern league. Bastard if you are 48 like me!
SG - Sadly as the world masters in Gothenberg are now 2023, Dean is 50 also - as he reminded me as soon as it was announced. So barring any miracles I won't be beating him. My big chance was 2 years ago this week in Malaga...but I bottled it and didn't go out hard..
SCoombes2
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Re: P&D Spring Marathon 2020
Had a quick catch up. Some amazing running going on but hard to remember who did what- I should have taken notes.
Hamo’s silver in the GNR certainly stands out. As does Jooligan’s fantastic form. And the awesome 50m and 100m PBs from Millsy & Macca 18:11 for a hundred miles??? 😮
I had my own little triumph in my first hundred miler, the Robin Hood 100, at the weekend. OK, I finished last. But I finished 😁. Hope to find time to put together a race report- but might be next week. Happy running!
I had my own little triumph in my first hundred miler, the Robin Hood 100, at the weekend. OK, I finished last. But I finished 😁. Hope to find time to put together a race report- but might be next week. Happy running!
NorthEnder
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Re: Moraghan Training - Stevie G
Age groups eh!
I'll be sixty in a couple of months, which for me is incentive enough to just keep going.
The concept of Age Grades, Good for Age and performance issues may be to the forethought of many. But how many of those simply take their ability so much for granted, that they barely recognise that for many as they get older, being able to run about or be active are impossibilities?
I recently had the news of the passing of an acquaintance who has just died aged 57! He'd had emphysema for some time. More incentive to look after your health.
I'll be sixty in a couple of months, which for me is incentive enough to just keep going.
The concept of Age Grades, Good for Age and performance issues may be to the forethought of many. But how many of those simply take their ability so much for granted, that they barely recognise that for many as they get older, being able to run about or be active are impossibilities?
I recently had the news of the passing of an acquaintance who has just died aged 57! He'd had emphysema for some time. More incentive to look after your health.
RicF
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Re: Monday 14th September 2020 - It's over, it's all over
Minch Moor tick (576m) 5.1 miles and 1314' ascent
(Still waiting ...)
(Still waiting ...)
An Other Half
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Re: P&D Spring Marathon 2020
Hammo, great placing in the virtual GNR with a MP effort. Definitely in great shape.
Cal, doesn`t sound like the best prep for your race so I wouldn`t worry too much about the result. A 5k or 10k raced a couple of weeks out will be fine.
I had my first race back on Saturday, hoping to improve on 2017s 8hrs 41.
Was a surreal start arriving at 6:45 after only a handful of people had gone off. Got my temperature checked and the RD said "off you go" I hadn`t event switched the garmin on. off i went into a solo 50 mile time trial. I set myself a very ambitious target of 8 hours which looked a bit tight but thought i might as well go for it.
I was struggling in the first few miles to hit my desired pace, it just felt like a long training run so trying to push on seemed a little odd for the mind to compute. After about 7 miles the pre race favorite went hammering past me and inspired me to pick up the pace a little. And I went into the first checkpoint (10 miles) a minute under my target. it took me a bit to get used to the hand sanitising before and after whilst not dropping bottles & lids etc and moving through without holding up the next runner.
The next 8 miles went without issue, the course was extremely well marked so with a bit of knowledge from my previous run I had a good idea of where I needed to be paying attention. At the second aid station (18 miles) I just went through the timing station as had enough fluid to last until the half way point. From this point the terrain was quite a bit hillier so needed to focus on power walking the hills without slacking off. Another 7 miles in the bank and I was wondering when the low patch was going to come.
At the halfway checkpoint (still just on target) I filled up on a mix of Coke & water and came across some fellow runners, the 2 ladies that were battling for 2nd. Unlike my 2017 race i didnt have a low point between half way and the 32 mile aid station and overtook the 2 ladies on the hill up to the aid station. If I got to the final aid station within 6 1/2 hours I had a slim chance of an 8 hr finish. About halfway between the second place lady went flying past me (Alice Hector ex pro triathlete) and that was the last runner I saw on the course.
I reached the final checkpoint in 6:26 knowing I was in touching distance of my "A" target. I was shuffling on well, but not quite fast enough according to my limited mental calculations and the nearer I got to the finish the more it looked like 8:10 would be a realistic finish (still a course PB of 30 mins) On the final descent back into the town my knees and hips started to feel the pounding but I was nearly there. Once I knew where I was I realised that it would probably come in at 49 miles and maybe 8 hrs was possible but I wasn`t that bothered at that stage. A bit of a sprint finish to cross the line in 8:01:42 which I was delighted with. 40 mins faster than 2017. Once all the results were in I was 11th which just showed how strong the field was.
Woke up yesterday and my quads were not too bad which i out down to all of the strength work I was putting in to combat the Comrades hills. It`s finally come in useful. Hopefully this means I`m capable of finally breaking 8hrs for the South Downs 50 next April (at the 3rd attempt)
Cal, doesn`t sound like the best prep for your race so I wouldn`t worry too much about the result. A 5k or 10k raced a couple of weeks out will be fine.
I had my first race back on Saturday, hoping to improve on 2017s 8hrs 41.
Was a surreal start arriving at 6:45 after only a handful of people had gone off. Got my temperature checked and the RD said "off you go" I hadn`t event switched the garmin on. off i went into a solo 50 mile time trial. I set myself a very ambitious target of 8 hours which looked a bit tight but thought i might as well go for it.
I was struggling in the first few miles to hit my desired pace, it just felt like a long training run so trying to push on seemed a little odd for the mind to compute. After about 7 miles the pre race favorite went hammering past me and inspired me to pick up the pace a little. And I went into the first checkpoint (10 miles) a minute under my target. it took me a bit to get used to the hand sanitising before and after whilst not dropping bottles & lids etc and moving through without holding up the next runner.
The next 8 miles went without issue, the course was extremely well marked so with a bit of knowledge from my previous run I had a good idea of where I needed to be paying attention. At the second aid station (18 miles) I just went through the timing station as had enough fluid to last until the half way point. From this point the terrain was quite a bit hillier so needed to focus on power walking the hills without slacking off. Another 7 miles in the bank and I was wondering when the low patch was going to come.
At the halfway checkpoint (still just on target) I filled up on a mix of Coke & water and came across some fellow runners, the 2 ladies that were battling for 2nd. Unlike my 2017 race i didnt have a low point between half way and the 32 mile aid station and overtook the 2 ladies on the hill up to the aid station. If I got to the final aid station within 6 1/2 hours I had a slim chance of an 8 hr finish. About halfway between the second place lady went flying past me (Alice Hector ex pro triathlete) and that was the last runner I saw on the course.
I reached the final checkpoint in 6:26 knowing I was in touching distance of my "A" target. I was shuffling on well, but not quite fast enough according to my limited mental calculations and the nearer I got to the finish the more it looked like 8:10 would be a realistic finish (still a course PB of 30 mins) On the final descent back into the town my knees and hips started to feel the pounding but I was nearly there. Once I knew where I was I realised that it would probably come in at 49 miles and maybe 8 hrs was possible but I wasn`t that bothered at that stage. A bit of a sprint finish to cross the line in 8:01:42 which I was delighted with. 40 mins faster than 2017. Once all the results were in I was 11th which just showed how strong the field was.
Woke up yesterday and my quads were not too bad which i out down to all of the strength work I was putting in to combat the Comrades hills. It`s finally come in useful. Hopefully this means I`m capable of finally breaking 8hrs for the South Downs 50 next April (at the 3rd attempt)
Millsy
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