Northern Ireland Running - Page 10 - General running

Kenneth Bacon

21/02/2005 at 10:52

Hi James conditions were good yesterday I ran 16 miles 2:37 still some ice on the roads when we set out. Will see how I go in Stranaer before deciding on the marathon. You should try and build your long run up to 20 miles by adding on 1 mile a week.
Weather forecast for this week not looking good. See you on Thursday.
Thanks Baldy I think we arrived up for a 10.30 start last year to find the the race didn't start to 11.00 better being early than late and it gave us plenty of time for a warmup.
Seamus are you doing your long runs on your own. Speed doesn't realy matter its about time on you feet. Keep it up. Are you going to Stranaer I need a some one to set the pace.

James Hislop

21/02/2005 at 11:39

Thanks Kenny

seamus henry

21/02/2005 at 18:22

Kenny - My brother Terence and myself hope to do the Stranraer half - It should be a good race. Kenny - You'll be hard to beat as always - but it will be great to finish it. My best half marathon time is 1hr 53 mins - so if I get close to that or run under it I will be happy.

baldyfrombangor

21/02/2005 at 21:31

Boys be good and book your ferry tickets in advance for Stranraer as there is football that day, 02890748748 ref is 1MAR.

Twill be cold and firm on sat in stormont so bring the trainers just in case.

Am lookisn got do another 16/17 on sun myself james, dont step up too quick and dont forget the easy weeks, the RW schedules really worked for me last year and i say if it aint brok dont fix it!!!

James Hislop

22/02/2005 at 09:59

I'm am going to take a look at the RW's Ultimate Mara guide throughout the day.
I am also looking for a 3 hour marathon.
What week are you suppose to be on?

I'm not for Stormont on saturday but good luck to all that go.

Kenneth Bacon

22/02/2005 at 10:38

James there 10 wks to the marathon if its a 16 wk program you should be in wk 6. There is also a training program on the the Belfast site which I am trying to follow for the long runs my milage is a bite light the rest of the week. After Stranaer I may try and run home on a Wednesday night which would give me an extra 11 miles.
Baldy we have our tickets booked for the ferry. I think there is about 12 going across from the club ( Springwell). Running on Saturday glad to hear it may be firm as I don't go too well in the soft stuff.
Seamus I am hoping to do 1:50 in Stranaer or quicker depends how rough the crossing his I am told its a good course.

James Hislop

22/02/2005 at 11:08

Cheers Kenny,
I'm going to look at my weekly milage tonight and hopefully draw up a new schedule. The sunday run on week 7 looks interesting 20 miles at 7 min/miles.

Kenneth Bacon

22/02/2005 at 11:33

James I wouldn't jump from 14 to 20 in one go even if your are running at a slower pace. I would up my long runs by a 1 mile a week 2 miles at the most. Some schedules go up a mile one drop down 2 the next then up 3the next so you build the milage up and have an easier week in between. If you up the milage too quickly that is the time you get injured.

James Hislop

22/02/2005 at 11:52

I dont think I could manage to do that sort of jump keeping that pace, I'm going to try and organise a plan tonight to catch up with the RW's schedule.

I'm looking forward to thursdays run, what type of training is it and how long is it for?

Kenneth Bacon

22/02/2005 at 12:15

Thursday's are normally just a steady run for about 1 hour. We are limited at this time of the year to running in the town but in a couple of weeks when the evening are getting clearer we will be able to head out into the country. Tuesday nights are either hills or speed. Tonight is hills.

baldyfrombangor

22/02/2005 at 21:54

Mm hills, got that to look forward to on thurs, 12 of em too.

12x400s this morning so enjoying a beer tonight before tomorrows 8/9 steady.

Kenny forecast for here is lots of cold so nothing but firm ground. Spikes may still be preferred cos of the bit round the playground where the ground slips away.

James i am for sub 3 i hope in belfast, as i said the rw programms have really helped me thus far. Am changing though for the autumn, using advanced marathoning schedule, more miles and slightly tougher, but thats for another day.

James Hislop

23/02/2005 at 14:42

What time did you run it in last year?

Just been looking at Northdownac.co.uk very tidy, Kenny take note.

What is your name Baldyfrombangor?

Kenneth Bacon

23/02/2005 at 15:55

Hi James I've had a look at North Down's site there are some good sites out there. I came across this one which might be of interest http://www.marathontraining.com/marathon.html
Yes what is your name baldy we can't very well go up to people and ask are you baldyfrombangor we might just cause a row.

baldyfrombangor

23/02/2005 at 22:04

can tell me, am baldy, oh and english!!

intend to wear forum top on sat and in Belfast.

managed 3.09 last year and 3.00.32 in dublin so the sub 3 is near.

James Hislop

24/02/2005 at 09:27

Good times, I'll be sure to tail you at Belfast :)
I'm English aswell! I moved over from London in August 2003.

James Hislop

25/02/2005 at 12:24

Good session last night Kenny, thanks I enjoyed it, I think training with James would be a good idea he is fast.

Good luck in Stranraer to all that are going.

Do you like my running shoes?

Kenneth Bacon

25/02/2005 at 12:31

Hi James training with James would be OK but I wouldn't go out too often. He's been running for years and is used to training hard. He tends to run for 10 days without a rest. Stephen tried to do it and got injured. Doing a few sessions would be OK.

baldyfrombangor

26/02/2005 at 14:46

Well Kenny hope you enjoyed yourself, goood to put a proper face to the name.

nice new hill that they included this year, it just took the energy out of your legs when you needed it most on the run in.

Still, good training for next weeks half.

James you missed a good one.

seamus henry

26/02/2005 at 22:02

Hi everybody - I am looking forward to Stranraer next Saturday it should be a good race - I got the info today - I haven't read it yet. Did 3, 10 miles runs this week and finished off with a long run of 20 miles (50 in total). Will only do 30 miles next week , that's including the half-martaton. The best of luck to you all in your training, Seamus.

baldyfrombangor

27/02/2005 at 20:23

Managed a steady 16 today, legs a bit achey after yesterdays race though.

Was it me or was it bl@@dy cold today.

The cold bath didnt help, just thawing out now.

Will take it easy with a 5m recovery tomorrow night, then back to 16 x 200m on tues am.

Hope it is warmer on sat.