Northern Ireland Running - Page 26 - General running

baldyfrombangor

10/05/2005 at 20:41

James, the water was in bottles, however there wasnt much along the cycle path. the energy drinks were just that, in cups, cant remember which make but i used gels of my own instead as usual. As i said the first three miles were up and down then out of holyrood park and fairly hilly round the castle plus a nice cobbled area. the cycle path was humid as it is fairly well covered with trees, not a lot of support along that bit, quite lonely. You then come out among houses and head down on to portabello beach running left then back on yourself having gone round a marshall just to make sure it is correctly measured!! the run along the sea front was long and breezy but there were plenty of people about. it went up hill then on a few of the main(ish) roads before heading into a housing area. That was all up hill at 24M and bloody hard before coming down for the last 500m back nto Holyrood park. plenty to eat and drink at the end plus a goody bag. The end was a cordoned off area for athletes so arrange to meet your other half at a certain point and give her a peg up over the barrier!! plenty of physios/therapists for the rub down. medal tshirt and later a certificate arrived. Expensive but a dam fine race.

Kenneth Bacon

10/05/2005 at 20:59

Hi everyone went out tonight and ran 5.6 miles slowly the legs were a bit on the heavy side. The guys in the sports cenmtre showed me a stretch which has helped my groin. The achilles is still sore so I am going to get the ice pack out. Going to rest tomorow and have another go on Thursday.

Janes Brendan say all car dealers are crooks so have a good look around and don't rush into anything there are plenty of car out there for sale. I brought a car off J&A Gage it was a x rental 1 year old never had any problems with it.

seamus henry

10/05/2005 at 23:21

Hi everybody

James - the Asics Gel Kayano are the best runners that I run in. I've ran in Nike Pegasus and Kantara and Grid Shadow Saucony as well as Mizunos.

Kenny - Take it easy with that achilles tendon - give it time to heal.

Ian - you're still training hard - keep it going.

I did 6 miles this evening in just under 48 mins. That's a PB for a training run.

Keep training everyone

Kenneth Bacon

11/05/2005 at 09:04

Hi Seamus do you known what date the Maghera 10K is on. My achilles is sore today after last nights run seems to ease up with exercise.

James Hislop

11/05/2005 at 10:24

Thanks Ian,
Was is a coastal winds anything like the Larne half?
I cant even seem to find out what energy drinks they use.

Kenny I have bought a 1999 vaux astra 1600cc 52000 miles for £2700. nice motor! not picking it up til friday so I'll bring it up on sunday.

I am running in last years Nike Pegasus which I like because of the cushioning under the front of the foot and I wear Nike Air zoom Elite for race which is pretty much the same feel but lighter and the back heel is slightly higher.

We havent heard from Chris Capper for a while, I wonder how he is getting on?

Chris Capper

11/05/2005 at 10:41

I think I'm getting on fine - have had a cold and cough, but ready to go out for first run this afternoon......feel heavy and tired, so I definitely need a run!

Just wondering if it's time to think about ditching the Mizunos (two years old - but the heavy mileage was only this year) and going for something else - there's nothing like a financial commitment to make sure you get your money's worth by keeping running. Mind you, the 55Euro I've already forked out for Dublin in October should be incentive enough.

Incidentally, the pix on the sportscam site are not encouraging - just look tired and unhappy, which isn't really how I felt apart from miles 20-25 (or was that 21-26?).

Glad to hear everyone is still at it....

Kenneth Bacon

11/05/2005 at 10:53

James it would have been cheaper buying a new tyre. Astra a good car the Zafria I had was based on the Astra.

Chris if you are going to continue doing long runs I would invest in a new pair of trainers you could still use the old shoes for some of your shorter runs. I usually buy a pair every six months (sale time) keeping the new ones for races and long runs using the older ones for the shorter stuff. They recommend that you have more than one pair of shoes and alternate them giving them time to recover. I havn't entered Dublin yet still waiting to see how long it take for this achilles to heal up but the wife is quite keen. I don't know if she gald to get me out of the house doing long runs or a weekends shopping in Dublin shes looking forward to.

Cartman

11/05/2005 at 10:56

is anybody doing the LIsburn half next month ?

Chris Capper

11/05/2005 at 11:28

Kenny - I suppose this is the most expensive time of year to buy new trainers?

Cartman - I understand Lisburn's quite a tough course?

Kenneth Bacon

11/05/2005 at 11:42

Chris if you like to try on your trainer before you buy yes it is the summers sales usaully start about the ned of June begining of July. You can get some good bargin on the internet. In the past I've went in and tried on shoes and then ordered them over the internet. Shop owners don't like you doing this but how can they stop you.

Cartman - Lisburn is quite a tough course some tight climbs but you also have some good down hill stretches. Hill right at the end is quite nasty if you are struggling. Can also be quite warm at that time of the year. Good turnout means that you are not stuck out on your own.

James Hislop

11/05/2005 at 11:51

Hi Cartman, I wont be doing it as Edinburgh Mara is on 12th June, did you run the Belfast mara?

Keep at it Chris, its easy to fall off the running scene. stay positive and go do it!
How much would it cost(accomadation, travel & entry) for the weekend of Dublin?
I would like to do it but the miss' puts a lot of pressure on me cos I keep spending money and were getting married next year.

Chris Capper

11/05/2005 at 12:17

James - here's what dublin will cost me. It's 50 Euro to enter, plus 5 Euro "booking fee" which seems compulsory for just about everything in Dublin (might even explain the price of a pint in Temple Bar)......we've got a room that will take two adults and a little un for 130 Euro, but you could do better than that, and then there's the cost of petrol and parking (20 Euro plus - or you could take the train or bus), not to mention food, drink and shopping.....

Chris Capper

11/05/2005 at 12:19

That's 20 euro-plus for just the parking - I know petrol's cheap in the Republic, but not that cheap......

James Hislop

11/05/2005 at 12:41

so I guess your looking roughly around £200-£250?
I dont think she would be too keen!

James Hislop

11/05/2005 at 14:39

Kenny, just bought the papers.
The Chronical & the Times published the pictures and your artical.
Peter Ferris is on the front page of this weeks Constitution.

seamus henry

11/05/2005 at 21:18

Hi everyone

Kenny - The Maghera 10K is on Tuseday 24th May, registration (£7.50) starting at 6.30pm - race will commence at 8.00pm (contact Conor at 028 79547400). It should be a good run. I missed it last year as I was on a course of penicillin.

I hope your achilles improves Kenny - Don't push it too much.

James - Dublin is an expensive city - however the marathon is well organised and its a fast course.

Chris - Good to hear from you - you're enjoying your running.

Ian - How's the running going. I'm thinking of doing a bit of rowing to rest the legs from the roads.

baldyfrombangor

11/05/2005 at 21:59

Plenty been going on in the last 24.

Out tonight for a steady 7 in 47 with heavy legs.

James wind not as strong as larne but wind is wind, it never seems to help you dust hinder you :-(

Chris, i use mizuno and wouldnt swap them, rider and precision, and phantom for racing. Good offers in RW at M&M and web at Start fitness. Also recomend seeing Michael, manager of Up and Running in Wellington place. He will check your gait and advise well. Offers discounts too!!! Whatever you choose, choose carefully, feet are essential for running apparently.

Seamus I get sea sick so rowing out for me:-)

Cartman, am doing Lisburn with a crowd and going for 1.55 ish, your welcome as is anyone to join.

Chris Capper

12/05/2005 at 07:29

Managed six miles yesterday afternoon in 45' - felt like no distance at all! But it required quite a big effort - legs heavy....still, that's the start of it again!

James Hislop

12/05/2005 at 09:07

Well done Chris
I'm back at it again tonight we would normally do around 8 miles in around an hour.

I might even be up for that one Seamus, 24th of May, what about you Kenny, we might be able to get a few from Ballymoney - see if James Mccann will go?

Thanks Ian, I am even considering taking my Radio which has an arm strap (which I need to modify, thanks to seamus for that tip).

Kenneth Bacon

12/05/2005 at 09:57

Glad to hear that everybody is slowly getting over the marathon. Chris the legs will be feel haevy for a while take it easy and try not to over do it.

The guys in Ballymoney will be at Maghera a good testing 10K. I don't think there any flat bits it either up or down. I had a good run last year will have to wait and see how I feel this year.