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No Pain

30/01/2013 at 15:14

Martin I would just make sure you take a bit of time out after the second marathon.

Martin Brady 5

30/01/2013 at 15:25

No Pain, nothing more arduous than some 10k or halfs later in the summer ,going on holiday late June so just plan on taking it easy , no plans yet for winter marathon might just stick to the halves

No Pain

30/01/2013 at 19:23

Martin found this which will help.

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51153/Marathon-Multiple-Marathons-Training-Program

Martin Brady 5

30/01/2013 at 20:44

No Pain , checked out that link and the 4 week plan is just what I'm looking for, thanks again for taking the time

Ricky W

30/01/2013 at 22:04

Rotten cold since Monday - pushing on with the training anyway. Whether that's the right thing to do or not I have no idea.... actually felt much better after my hill session tonight.

Maybe I've sweated it out of me

Martin Brady 5

30/01/2013 at 22:24

Your determined to be found lying in a ditch somewhere aren't you

grainne t

30/01/2013 at 22:26

Hi there,

would anyone have an idea of the hilly areas in Derry marathon.

first time entering a full Marathon and slightly concerned about hills!!

Martin Brady 5

30/01/2013 at 23:04

Grainne , I'm also running this marathon but haven't a clue about the terrain but I also know a very fine man named How many minutes?? Who is going to post some stats on this very forum in the coming weeks ,so keep an eye out and feel free to join in

Hmm, no pressure !

ray monaghan

30/01/2013 at 23:36

Re: derry marathon miles 1-6 flat, 6-10 uphill, 10-15 flat/downhill 16-18 hill, 18-25 flat, at mile 25 there is a hill not long but it will be a tester once you get over it its grand downhill then finish line, hope this helps grainne http://m.walkjogrun.net/jsroute.cfm?rid=64AA9110-A2BC-7C78-44D5930F15F3FDFB try this link http://thewalledcitymarathon.com/race-route/

Ricky W

31/01/2013 at 08:56

Martin - all joking aside I nearly did end up lying in a ditch. Some eejit in an oncoming car put me up into the verge and clipped me with his wing mirror! Even though I was lit up like a Xmas tree his response was 'sorry m8 didn't see you'... Anyway no harm done.

Paul OH

31/01/2013 at 09:20

Martin, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there are only four weeks between the marathons. I was aiming for Belfast myself and then entered for Derry because it is a one-time only occasion. I'm thinking of trying both but might end up giving Belfast a miss this year.

Martin Brady 5

31/01/2013 at 10:18

Ricky , bloody hell some people haven't a clue !
Paul , yeh I noticed when I was writing up my 4 week plan that I only had 4 weeks,boooo !! I've condensed a little allowing a bit more rest at the beginning , a sports massage ,increased the long runs a wee bit and kept the taper , here goes ! , if you see any blue flashing lights up in Derry you will know my double marathon hasn't went well or it's just Ricky W out running again

Jim IA Moore

31/01/2013 at 12:12

Martin if your not looking to PB in your second marathon you will be fine, take a few days of after the first one and then just tick over for the next couple of weeks 6 or 8 mile runs at most.

At the moment I am training hard for the Manchester marathon at the end of April ( looking for a PB ) then i am pacing the sub 4.30 group at Belfast might do Newry for fun and see how I go and then I am pacing the sub 4.30 group at Derry , so it should be a fun 6 weeks or so

Edited: 31/01/2013 at 12:12

grainne t

31/01/2013 at 12:54

Ray thanks so much for your info. I have seen the route but wouldnt be overly familiar with Derry. I'll need to start incorporating some good hill work into my long runs!! Cheers. G.

Martin Brady 5

31/01/2013 at 13:03

thanks Jim , doing Belfast for time , just wanted to take part in Derry for the occasion, thanks for the advice Good luck in Manchester , well done for Belfast and Derry I think the introduction of pacers for the marathon is fantastic it certainly worked for me in Dublin.

Ricky W

31/01/2013 at 19:04

Dreaded manflu eventually has stopped me in my tracks - feeling like death warmed up today and coughin up phlegm.

Time to stay in I think ... Very frustrating.

Had a 7 miler planned tonight, rest tomorrow, 7 on sat and then 17 LSR on sun. Thinking I should rest now and if things clear up not run until LSR on Sunday.

Does this sound sensible?

grainne t

31/01/2013 at 20:19

Hi there,

would anyone have an idea of the hilly areas in Derry marathon.

first time entering a full Marathon and slightly concerned about hills!!

tommygunn

31/01/2013 at 21:08

Ricky if it's above the neck you can run but if it's in your chest don't run. I did last year and let's just say it's not very good for you!

Ricky W

31/01/2013 at 21:23

Cheers TG - aye it's in the chest ..... feet up for a while then. Not happy.

Martin Brady 5

31/01/2013 at 22:19

Ricky, I agree with TG , head colds and temps are ok, when it starts creeping into the lungs you have got to respect it or it will really mess you up , frustrating my man very frustrating but you need to take it easy ,you might need to reschedule that lsr or if your feeling well enough scale the miles back a bit , hope your feeling better soon