Northern Ireland Running - Page 13 - General running

seamus henry

10/03/2005 at 22:49

Hi everybody, Thanks for your words of encouragement. The ankle feels all right today. I actually ran my fastest training run for 5 miles at home in 39 mins 50 secs. My fastest race at 5 miles is 39 mins 26secs. I achieved that at Stranocum a few years ago and Kenny you beat me that day.
I must start a bit of speed training between now and the marathon. Regards, Seamus.

James Hislop

11/03/2005 at 12:28

Good session last night, it was my 1st outdoor run since recovering from the flu and it felt good.
I managed to swap my saturday shift from 26th to 19th, so I am now able to do both Omagh & Larne (happy days).

Keep up the training Seamus

What is your target time on the Larne 1/2 baldy?

Kenneth Bacon

11/03/2005 at 15:38

Glad you enjoyed the session James running with a group helps your training.
On the taper Seamus I think I would give speed work a miss until after the marathon. You are going well at the moment and lossing the weight is a big bonus. I think you are running better than Stranocum a couple of years ago.
Went out at lunchtime a ran 3.7 miles very windy but managed to avoid the rain. Rest day tomorrow and long run on Sunday 17 miles weather permitting.

baldyfrombangor

11/03/2005 at 16:21

resting today.

i still do speed work on the week leading up to a mara, usually the tue, 8x400, keeps the legs ticking over, just got to be careful not to pick up a strain!!

James aiming for around 1.25. Course is boring but at least its mainly flat, just depends on the wind.

kenny are you not coming down for the British masters in bangor? was going to do the over 35 race but fell out with the organiser and told him where he could stick his race!! may marshall as a favour to a friend though.

baldyfrombangor

13/03/2005 at 20:25

some great racing i thought kenny. the o35 race was binned due to lack of interest, may be that tells a tale, we 35 - 39 yr olds dont wanna be vets so LEAVE THINGS ALONE!!

managed a steady 20 today in 2.20 well on target and felst not bad. left some water and a gel out last night at an opportune spot, well worth doing if you can plan it right.

club night tomorrow, why did i tell everyone we were going to do hills in castle park :-((

James Hislop

14/03/2005 at 09:47

Good going Baldy
I'm finding time to train really hard at the moment, the schedule I had done is out the window, I am falling behind and I cant seem to get back on track! any ideas?

Kenneth Bacon

14/03/2005 at 09:52

Some good racing on Saturday at Bangor those old fellows can still motor. Glad as wasn't racing as I think I'd have been last again, but didn't feel like racing so soon after Stranaer. Ran 17 in 2.42 on Sunday, cold with the odd snow shower. I think I've solved my problem with blisters on my feet by straping them up before going out. Ian I tried having a cold bath when I came in to help ease the legs nearly died of hypothermia, and I don't know if it helped.
Easy jog on the cross country today.

Kenneth Bacon

14/03/2005 at 10:49

James what have you got up to on your long run. Runners World have a six week schedule (in this months mag) for runners who have left it late or been injured. It may be an idea to have a look at it which may just put you back on schedule. You may have to cut out one of the half marathons which I am sure you don't want to doo after getting the time off.

baldyfrombangor

14/03/2005 at 21:45

Well kenny what about the legs, mine were dead on today, nice steady 6 tonight and not a twinge after yesterday.

James onyl thing i can add is try early mornings and late nights, it takes some getting up at 5.45 but its one way of making time. Its what i sometimes have to revert to when work interferes.

that and readjust your sights, i was aiming for connemara ultra but got injured before xmas and had to forget it and concentrate on belfast instead with Cardiff in Oct being my main target after some (hopefully) good summer training.

James Hislop

15/03/2005 at 08:56

My training was going so well but the past 3-4 weeks it has been so hard, training with springwell on thursdays helps, Kenny could I run with you on sunday?
I'm am going to do a run tonight and I will set my alarm early for tomorrow morning and I'll tell you how I get on.
Thanks

Kenneth Bacon

15/03/2005 at 09:09

Ian my legs felt OK a bit heavy but no twinges went for a nice easy 4 miles round the xcountry there must have been a lot of rain because it was a bit soft. Pilates at lunchtime speed session tonight. I find that I run better in the evening after pilates session.
James no problem if you want to come along on Sunday. I leave the house at 8.15 jog down to meet the group at 8.30 do a run and then add on a bit extra to give me the distance on my schedule. I am planning on doing 18 this Sunday. The faster guys tend to go on and turn back. I find going out at this time you miss a lot of the traffic and are back finished early and the rest of the day is free to do what you want. I don't know if 18 miles the week before a 1/2 is a good idea but my main aim is to get round the full marathon.

James Hislop

15/03/2005 at 11:17

I need some encouragement to get out the house and even if I need to do early runs then so be it.
Thanks Kenny

Kenneth Bacon

15/03/2005 at 14:06

If you are going out as part of a group it tends to keep you a little bbit more motivated

seamus henry

15/03/2005 at 20:03

Hi everybody - Good to see you are all running well. Its great now with the milder weather, the training is more pleasant.

I did 10 miles this evening. I'll run 6 on Thursday evening and then 8 on Saturday. After that I'll run a 5 miler on Monday and then on the Friday before the Connemara I'll run a 3 miler.

I think I'll not be able to break the 4 hour barrier as Connemara is quite a hilly run.
Regards, Seamus.

James Hislop

16/03/2005 at 09:10

I ran 7 miles last night in 57 mins, I just took it steady, I felt my legs tighten up a bit near the end but I'm ok this morning.
I am going to do 8 miles tonight and the same tomorrow morning seeing as its bank holiday. will training be on tomorrow Kenny

Kenneth Bacon

16/03/2005 at 09:21

We did a speed session last night 6 mins on 2 mins off. Tired at the end. Feel OK today.
Circuits at lunchtime then run home this evening. Training as normal tomorror night as not every one gets this holiday. It takes a while to get the flu completely out of the system James which may be why your legs tighten a bit towards the end.
Got an entry form for Belfast yesterday but havn't go round to filling it in.
Hi Seamus Glad to hear the training is going well it won't be long now. Connemara is a tough run and a lot depends on the weather. 4 hours will be tough but I think you are in better shape than last year so if you don't get the 4 I think you will do a better time than last year. Good luck and I hope you miss the cold and flus that are going around.

James Hislop

18/03/2005 at 09:03

I ran 8.5 miles Wednesday night and felt much better than the last run.
Training went well last night, ran for 93 mins, not sure what distance, probably 8.5 - 9 miles.
Kenny can I join up with you on sunday morning?

Kenneth Bacon

18/03/2005 at 09:35

No problem James I leave the house at 8:15 to meet the other guys at the top of Henry Street which is down by Flash n Pan chip shop at 8:30. It gives me a little extra. I am down to run 18 miles this week the others will probably do something shorter especially those running Omagh.
I ran home again on Wednesday night 9.5 miles not as bright this week was getting dark by the time I got home. We came back through the park to the leisure centre last night just over 5 miles.

James Hislop

18/03/2005 at 10:33

I was talking to James yesterday and he strongly advises againts me doing both half marathons, so I'm going to take his advise and only run the Larne. I decided against Omagh because England are playing Norn Iron on the 26th and I want to wear my new Engalnd shirt in The Railway Arms.

Kenneth Bacon

18/03/2005 at 11:41

James racing two half marathons in a week is tough. I'll be Liverpool on the 2nd and Omagh fits into my schedule. I find it takes me a while to get over a half now, it could just be old age. You probably better concentrating on your marathon training and just doing the one.
Are you meeting me at my house on Sunday.