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I offered to take the horse and he nearly has a coronary!!
So I trudge the towpath and see lots of wildlife and waterlife!
My wife is a Dublin girl, and my mother in-law is a Dr and volunteers for St John Ambulance, so will be on hand at the end of the marathon! It's at the end of October, on Bank Holiday Monday.
If you fancy a run in Dublin, then you can always check out the Adidas series of races leading up to the mara - perhaps you could do the half? Info from the Dublin Marathon site.
Had a look at the Hal Higdon schedule, it seems to build up more gradually than the one on this site. It has you running 5 days per week instead of 4. Also it recommends running at <75% MHR for all training runs, wheras the RW schedule has a fast run each week. Who knows which is best, or if there's a difference. If it is working for you then that's all that matters.
The Dublin 1/2 and 5m races are too close to other things I've got booked, but the 10m is a possibility. Any idea how many runners they expect ? I'm very slow (hence the name) and I'd like some company.
Slug
On the subject for training, I prefer a mix of faster and slower runs. Running at the same speed all the time doesn't build up your ability to run faster only further. At some stage it's good to get faster at what you know.
another 4 miles planned on weds and see how it goes
I'd love to join you in the 10m, but I won't be able to make it over for it.
I didn't notice anywhere that he recommends that all the runs are below 75% MHR! I found Hal because a friend of mine used his schedule to train for the FLM - in a year he went from not being able to run more than 10m(etres) to being able to run 20m(iles) in 3 hours. (The FLM was a different story, having been doing really well, he then stopped for a pee at 20 miles, and his knee completely seized up)
That's certainly a good recommendation for Mr Higdon. I reckon I'll try to finish the schedule I'm on though - I've started so I'll finish !
Who is running today ? Simon you have a 3m slow don't you - W2D1 ? Let us know how it goes.
I'm on a rest day :-(. Strange isn't it - I look forward to running days now. I'm going to do some cross training tonight. 4m tomorrow in Dublin - W4D3.
Miles=Smiles :-))
Slug
I've got a hilly 6m to do this afternoon on my schedule. And I'll probably do some core stability exercises as well.
I know what you mean about rest days Slug. I usually take Friday off, but always feel a bit restless and envious of everyone who's running. Having said that I've noticed on other threads that some people rarely take rest days. Any thoughts on that?
I think rest days are as (if not more)important than running days. I figure your body adapts to the change in load you put on it by running. The adaption probably happens more when we're resting than running. So sleeping and rest days are v. important - especially for tubby beginners like me. Also the over-enthusiastic burn out is such a common story on these forums. How many people do too much, get injured and give up ?
Sooooo a long way of saying I think it's better building up gradually and giving the body time to slowly adapt. It's probably different for fitter and younger runners.
Which schedule are you following and what is the target after the big long relay ?
Slug
I also just treated myself to a pair of Sorbothane insoles to replace the ones in my trainers - they're lovely and squidgy
I do tend to get caught up in other things as they come up though, so may end up in other events before the year is out! There was talk of man vs train at my running club!
I keep meaning to join the local club but just havnt got round to doing it as yet....
That's quite a racing schedule. Is it one race a month intentionally ? Was the disk the Puma one ? I dug that out and had a look. I guess you must be on the intermediate or advanced schedules on week 8 or 4 respectively. Is that right ? In fact having checked all three are exactly the same as the ones on this site ! I'm on the beginner one.
GR
Do you find the Sorbothane ones noticeably different to the ones that came with the shoes. I tried some a while ago and went back to the "out of the box" ones.
Slug
Slug, yes it's the Puma one. I like the fact that you record you results, and you can look back at past performances and times. I'm on the intermediate schedule.
Thought for the day...
...don't eat cheesey wotsits before running.
Go on then (I'm such a sucker) - why shouldn't I eat cheesey wotsits before running ? Do they repeat on you through the run ?
You are right you can record results. Maybe I should transfer my data over to there. At the moment everything is in a little notebook I keep.
Slug
You haven't posted for a couple of days - how is it going ? Are you running today ?
Slug
Sorry about that, been away on business. Still made sure i did a run on tuesday (not sure how far, was over my 3 miles and much more hills than i was used too) but a good run none the less.
Off to runners need soon to get some trainers and new shorts etc.
Also have emailed someone about doing the 10k Run in Ongar in about a months time, hopefully i will get on that.
Got a run tomorrow, so looking forwrd to that.
Hope everyone is well and getting their runs in ok.
Simon
Slug, of course the wotsit thing is about indigestion! That'll teach me for eating pointless snacks in the afternoon.
It's my club night tonight so will be doing 5 miles up and down the hills! It's a shame the weather has turned.
Off for 8 miles (round about route) tonight back to my hotel in Dublin. 5 miles back in the morning. I'm going to need a rest day after this !!
I haven't had any cheesy wotsits so I'm hoping I'll be OK ! Has the weather turned ? It's gorgeous in Ireland.
Slug
weather is just right here - bit cooler but that is nice - 4 miles done along the towpath - mummy and daddy swan on parade with the babies!
Enjoy Dublin, I've always wanted to go, hear it's a fab city. Are you there for work or play?
Also avoid Brie before running, can be nasty.
cheesy wotsits
Brie
So what is good??
I will have either weetabix (organic) or toast and hunny (winnie the pooh moment) for the sugar boost!
If I'm running after work I usually have a banana, they're ok to.
Oh, and avoid bran muffins, for the same reason as the beans!
Happy plodding...
Ran like a jelly baby tonight, legs felt all wibbly after going up hills. But still managed 6.75 miles
You seem to be making a science out of what not to eat before running ! I agree with the porridge thing. In general I try not to eat anything for at least an hour before running.
All,
Nice one on the tow path for IMM - Swan's with babies - fantastic ! You don't see that in the gym do you ?
And 6.75 miles of hills for Puffin wibbly legs and all - very nice. The best thing about hills is the view from the top.
My report is less wonderful:
8ish miles through west Dublin to the city centre. I'm here on business most weeks. Usually I run along the canal path into the city - about 5 miles. But yesterday I needed to get an 8 miles easy in, so I ran to Pheonix Park, down to the city, along the Liffey, up to St Stevens Green and back to my hotel (a map of Dublin helps visualize that). Sounds great - it would have been except for:
- the Pit Bull that chased me up the road through a less celibrated part of the city (try keeping your heart rate down through there !)
- the park being quite hilly - it looks flat on the map strangely enough
- taking a wrong turn in the park requiring an extra up and down of said hill
- the two Russian/Czech tourist couples who were having a blazing row in the middle of the walkway by the Liffey oblivious to poor old sluggy trying to squeeze past
- and finally getting lost with 200m to go and running an extra half a mile in the wrong direction before admitting defeat and looking at my map.
On the positive side it is a great way to see the city and Pheonix Park is lovely. They say it is the largest enclosed city park in the world.
Cross training tonight and 4m tomorrow back in blighty.
Simon - are you doing your 3m today ? Let us know how it goes.
Slug
My science of what not to eat before running isn't nearly as extensive as my knowledge of biscuits and ice cream! Now that's legendary.
On a similar note to your tourists, we were stopped in the middle of the road the other day by a couple who had stopped their car to have a row, without pulling over!
I'm working up towards running tonight. I've been on a training course today, and had to travel on the train. It always leaves me feeling tired and sluggish, I'm trying to decide whether to go for a run tonight or go first thing tomorrow morning. My schedule is for 5m easy today, and a rest day tomorrow.