Northern Ireland Running - Page 19 - General running

seamus henry

11/04/2005 at 22:24

Hi everybody - You all seem to be doing well.

James those 'goldschalgers' would be very useful in the last 6 miles of the marathon - the sugar in them would give plenty of energy and the gold could be used to motivate to lift a gold medal.

I did 47 miles last week with a long run of 20 miles. I think I'l do similar milage this week and maybe another 20 mile long run.

Best of luck to everybody.

Kenneth Bacon

12/04/2005 at 09:23

Baldy I know what its like in those handicap races. When we run them I aways one of the first off and you push like hell to try and get as far as possible before anyone can catch you. I was laeding one only to be caught on the line but I had nothing left.
Is it me or do other runners get twinges close to a marathon. Looking forward to a couple of pints after the run.
I had a good run at Laganside a few years ago good flat course plenty of runners so you are never running on your own and tend to help you get round faster.
Seamus I ran 57 miles last week thinking about doing a 15 on Sunday and then starting to taper is it too close to the marathon to do another 20.

James Hislop

12/04/2005 at 16:56

Hi Kenny
I'm not going to able to make it tonight I have a few things to do with work and I have to meet the Parish priest on thursday but I will definately be there on Sunday.
Cheers Kenny, hows the training going, your at good mileage for your time, are you planning to do a long run this sunday?

Kenneth Bacon

13/04/2005 at 10:23

Hi James training went well last night. We did the fartlek Baldy was talking about a couple of weeks ago 1,2,4,2,1 mins on 1 min jog recovery, 3min jog and repeat. We only 2 pyramids I think Baldy did 3. On Sunday I will be doing 14 miles. Are you interest in doing the Feet across the Foyle 10K on Saturday (2x5K races at Magilligan and Greencastle).

James Hislop

13/04/2005 at 10:45

are you and Paul going? what time is it at?

Kenneth Bacon

13/04/2005 at 11:20

Paul and I are going we have to be in Magilligan for 11.00 to catch the ferry first race at 12.00 in Greencastle 2nd race at approx 1.30 in Magilligan.
Hows the training going?

James Hislop

13/04/2005 at 11:33

Took a bit of a break there at the weekend but I went for 8 miles on monday and it wasnt too bad and I'm going to do the triangle (14 miles) tonight.
Its a bit of a pain not being able to come down on thursday but I need my confirmation and christening certificate before we can apply for a wedding date.

baldyfrombangor

13/04/2005 at 21:00

James dont do it, training gets even harder then!!!!!

cooling down this week, rest today, 8x800 yesterday, 18 ish tomorrow, guess i will be on my own on sunday:-((

got a sore knee at the mo, too late to panic now!

seamus henry

13/04/2005 at 21:32

Hi everybody - Hope your training is going well.

Ian - I had a sore knee on Monday night after hill training. I sat on the floor and with legs straight on the floor I used ankle weights to strengthen the medial ligaments at the side of the knee. Do you ever use this method. It is said to get rid of chronic knee condition (chondromalacia patella)

James - A rest can help - you'll be more eager to get at it again.
Kenny - I did 10 miles this evening and I felt good - I'm watching Liverpool now - They're doing well - they're into the final minute now - I hpoe they hold on.

seamus henry

13/04/2005 at 21:38

Kenny - A great result for Liverpool. They could now win the Champions League as they'll be considered the underdogs for the next two games. Their defence was great tonight and Baros could have scored in the second half - a great result.

VanFan

13/04/2005 at 22:25

Hi all, a bit pathetic beside your suuper long runs I know, but I did the Queen's Round the River 5k tonight in 26 mins - 8m 22s mile pace which is the best ever race time for me, so I am pretty chuffed!

seamus henry

13/04/2005 at 23:04

Hi VanFan - That's good running - if I was running at that pace I'd be very content.

Kenneth Bacon

14/04/2005 at 09:35

Hi VF well done, 5K's are tough you have to push all the way. Its a great feeling when you have had a good race gives you the boost to keep going.
Baldy I been waking up all week with pain any little twinge at this stage makes you worry that you will have to pull out of the marathon. Hope its just a twinge and goes away.
Seamus when it gets to the semi stage anyone could win it just takes a couple of good perfromances and a bit of luck. Was your 10 miles on the road or the tread mill.
I ran home last night 9.5 mile was very lucky just got in the door as the rain came on.
Hi James did you do your 14 last night. Your going to have to teach Angela how to drive again.

James Hislop

14/04/2005 at 10:17

haha I dont know, what can I do :) she said the engine was cold hahaha.
I ran to Portstewart and I was drenched and didnt want to nmeumonia so I decided to turn and come back to coleraine (around 6 miles) and I bumped into Alastair Bratten and the Coleraine Springwell (thanks for giving him my membership yesterday) and I joined them in some hill sessions. worked out quite well.

I wouldnt have chosen to have the break, I enjoy a routine 5 days a week (mon & fri off) but it was a friends stag weekend and couldnt really be avoided.

I hope all your niggling injuries are only niggling and you all have a good week training, not long to go now.
Are you on target Ian?

Vanfan we all start somewhere, good running.

Seamus, I had read up about Magnezium and found out that it helps joints, it might be worth looking at, or homeopathy try Rhus tox.

Chris Capper

14/04/2005 at 14:38

Hello everybody

is this knee thing contagious or something? Did 21m on Tuesday morning - went really well - took a drink on your advice Kenny and some jelly beans - but within minutes of finishing had big pain behind left knee - couldn't manage the stairs for a day, and then it went away....haven't run since because of work (and the fear I'll find out it's serious and the end of my first attempt at a marathon) - but will be out tomorrow with fingers crossed.

Glad to hear everyone else still going well.

Kenneth Bacon

14/04/2005 at 14:50

21 should see you round hope the knees ok good luck tomorrow.
I was reading about someone who takes 26 jellybabies with him on the marathon and eats one every mile. When it comes to 20 miles he then decides which one is next for the chop. This gives him something to think about during the last 6 miles when the going gets tough.

James Hislop

14/04/2005 at 16:33

Where does he keep them?

Kenneth Bacon

14/04/2005 at 16:39

IT DIDN'T SAY

baldyfrombangor

14/04/2005 at 21:22

knee thngy is always contageous at this stage, legs are always tired and knock on affects everything else. then comes the two week taper where you feel slow, everything has a niggle. all sposed to be good signs!!!!

that said Chris, make sure you swap which side of the road you run on, the camber really takes its toll on your knees if you stay on the same side for long runs.

VF, great running, wish i had been there, come and do it all agen on sun at the Laganside 10k:-)

Kenneth Bacon

16/04/2005 at 21:16

Hi everyone great event today Feet across the Foyle 10K. Went across the Foyle on the ferry 5K in Greencastle back on the ferry to Magilligan for another 5K. First race over a hilly course second on over a flat course, everyone was glad when one of the marshalls turned the runners at just over 2K so it turned into a 4K. Good event first time I've raced twice in the one day. Second race was realy tough. James ran two good races finishing 6th in both.
14 miles tomorrow home in time to see London.
Good luck to those running Laganside.