Northern Ireland Running - Page 20 - General running

Kenneth Bacon

17/04/2005 at 15:00

Hi everyone what about Paula this morning even with a pit stop she still wins easily. Loads of jellybabies slaughtered in London today.
14 miles this morning weather was terrible wind and rain struggled round after yesterdays races. Thanks to James for pulling me round. Hope its not like this on marathon day.
Well Baldy how did Laganside go?

seamus henry

17/04/2005 at 18:43

Hi Kenny - Conditions were terrible this morning. I went out with a cotton T Shirt under a jacket intending to do 20 miles. After 5 miles and running into the wind and rain both were soaking and I was feeling very cold.

I had to take off the T Shirt and continue with the jacket and was still very cold. I will never run in the rain again unless I have a waterpoof jacket on me. Ended up doing 15 miles as I was scared of taking a cold if I did more.

But after an hour or so back at home you feel good at having done it. My time was 2 hrs 22 mins. I think that'll do me for long runs up until the Belfast marathon.

I'll run about 30 miles this week and run 8 miles in the week before the marathon.

What is your schedule for the next couple of weeks Kenny?

How's everybody elses running going?

baldyfrombangor

17/04/2005 at 20:29

the weather was no better in belshaft either. The laganside was tough with the wind, dont mind the rain. Cnat really complain though, new PB 37.41 so something must be going right. Winner did 29.39, outrageous, he was tiny, thought he might fly like a kite inthat wind.

good training this weekend everyone, Im doing 13 or so tomorrow night aiming towards 14/15 next sun with a few hills and a bit more speed work in the middle.

glad you enjoyed yesterday kenny, we ahd snow in north down on sat what was it like up there?

seamus, dont be getting all sickly on us now!!

Kenneth Bacon

17/04/2005 at 22:20

Well done Baldy good time in those conditions. Yesterday was dry with us but cold.
I got very cold today and even after a hot bath it took me a long time to warm up. Have a bit of a cold whish I hope clears up quickly.
Seamus I don't think I could have run 20 today your a brave man trying. You need a good coat in those conditions. I am begining to taper now. Rest day tomorrow, Hill session on Tuesday, Circuits Wednesday, 6 miles Thursday, 6 miles Friday, rest Saturday and 10 miles on Sunday doing very little the following week.

James Hislop

18/04/2005 at 09:10

I nice recovery run yesterday with Kenny, I could have done with a couple of extra hours in bed mind and I wish I had after an hour in.

Hill sessions on tuesday and a 20 miler on thursday morning to simulate the day of the Marathon.
Last week of training, next week I will be tapering and no distance longer than 6 miles.

It was a good event on saturday with race over the Foyle, good banter, a presentation at the end, followed up with a nice bowl of irish stew. luvley

I had the same problem last wednesday Seamus, not nice.

Going well Baldy, hows the knee?, what sort of schedule do you have for the next 2 weeks?

Chris Capper

18/04/2005 at 13:14

Hello all

Did 10 on Saturday - knee held up fine - on sunday I was in the middle of explaining to my eight year old daughter why runners don't need to go to the toilet during a race because they dehydrate and other plausible theories when Paula stops and does her thing - Dad now officially rated "stupid" and no more questions have been asked about running and marathons. Will attempt 19 tonight, and then start the taper - does anyone rate the taper recommended in the latest RW?

Kenneth Bacon

18/04/2005 at 13:41

Good luck with the 19 tonight. It raining away here at the moment perhaps it will ease off. I am following the taper on this website.
http://www.marathontraining.com/marathon.html
When I ran London I drank that much water because I didn't want to get dehydrated that I had to stop quite a few times. Glad to hear that the knee held up. When you've got to go you've got to go even if its live on TV.
Had quick look at the long range forecast its to be cloudy with a chance of rain and 10 degrees with the wind from the N. Lets hope they have got it wrong.

Chris Capper

18/04/2005 at 15:02

Kenny

Thanks for that link - at this stage almost everything I read frightens me that I'm doing it all wrong. Oh well, too late now. Tried to get long range forecast out of our weather woman Angie in the office here, but she refuses to commit herself beyond five days in advance.....so it could yet be cool and calm on the second.

James Hislop

18/04/2005 at 16:01

Hi Kenny & Chris
Only a fortnight to go :)

Kenny did you get those pics sorted, if you could email a few to me I want to put them on my website
www.geocities.com/jameskwhislop/
there isnt much too it at the moment but I only started last week and only having a computer at work its difficult.

Kenneth Bacon

18/04/2005 at 16:19

Yes James had a quick look sent one to the papers interested to see if they print it. I still have your CD will bring it tomorrow.
Whats your email address.
Chris can you not get Angie talked into running the marathon.

Chris Capper

18/04/2005 at 16:23

Kenny - Angie was talking about the London marathon along the lines of failing to understand why anyone would want to do anything quite so stupid - so it would be a bit of a task to talk her round. Interesting challenge though!

James Hislop

18/04/2005 at 16:29

jkwhislop@hotmail.com cheers Kenny

baldyfrombangor

18/04/2005 at 22:19

no need panicing yet, there is still time for those final tweeks. didnt manage much more than a quick 5 tonight so will havce to go well in speed session tomorrow, 400ms. Then a good med ling run wed at mara pace.

what about the weather now i havent thawed out form sat mornings run yet!!

now is the time to start and increase the water, i find my body gets used to it better and dont need to go during the run. 3l min a day now.

knee still twinges now and then but it wont put me off.

anyone tried to print off the power point mara route yet??

Kenneth Bacon

19/04/2005 at 15:49

3litres of water a day is a lot I'll have to try but will probably end up running to the loo a lot.
Baldy what do eat for breakfast on the morning of the race, I was for having 3 Weetabix with milk and banana, toasted bagel and mug of coffee about 6.30.
I've caught the cold, so much of it about, was hoping I'd miss it. Better to have it this week than next.
I've looked at the map but not the powerpoint one.

How did oyu 19 go last night Chris was it not very wet.

Chris Capper

19/04/2005 at 18:38

Kenny - it was just wet enough to be cool and lovely - made it round, slight knee twinge but feeling ok today.......although did feel a bit of a chill last night.....

look after that cold

baldyfrombangor

19/04/2005 at 20:19

sore throat for me, just means a few more hot drinks to help loosen it, and eases the water flow.

3 rounds of peanut butter sandwiches for me 2-2 1/2 hrs before all long runs, white bread. previous tip from Runners World Towers.

last night was quite nice to run in Chris, wrapped up well myself with 3 tops on!!

James Hislop

20/04/2005 at 08:57

My number at belfast is 166

Have you bought the times yet Kenny?

James Hislop

20/04/2005 at 08:58

Why white bread baldy?

Kenneth Bacon

20/04/2005 at 09:04

Havn't been to the shop yet James.

Chris Capper

20/04/2005 at 14:28

Is it better to set the alarm and get up three hours before the race to eat, or stay asleep if you've had a nervy, restless night and eat nearer race time?