Been a descent weeks training since the 5mile race.Did a flush out session as John likes to call them on Tuesday 8 x 200m in 33-34 seconds.What was refreshing about this session was I had a young lad who just joined the club and was warming up with him showing him drills and giving him small tips.
Thursday i did 20mins steady 20mins treshold pace and 20mins easy.Was lashing raining and i hadn't a garmin on which was good also,sometimes just nice to run how you feel.
Friday was easy 50mins and saturday I did 6 x 1k with 90secs/300m recovery.
Was on a treadmill due to long day at work so the max speed was 17.6kph/3.25 pace i think.
Sunday met with lads from the club and ran 85mins/12miles,felt tired but a good week.
Next race is the streets of Galway 8k followed by the national half marathon in waterford.
Monday 25 July 2011
Saturday 16 July 2011
5mile race series
Woke up this morning feeling good and hopefull of a strong run.Having ran this race 3 years ago finishing in 14th in 26.37 I was looking for a top 15 again and under 26.30.
I went out relaxed and reached the first mile in 5.15 just behind Dave Carrie and Bernard Roe.
Up ahead the pace was increasing with Paddy Hamilton,Sergui and Mark Howey having the best race of his life.They would finish in the top 3.
Back to my race and as I went through 2mile in a 5.30 mile I just knew it wasn't going to be a good day.
Neville Reilly from Dunboyne was now running beside me with a big group gaining on us.
Just as we turned the S bend Neville pulled up sharply with what looked like an achilles or knee problem(hope he is ok)
The 3rd mile was ok 5.15 but as this was downhill I was expecting alot faster.Brian Furey was now to the front as the pack had caught me and Phil Kilgannon had pushed on with Dave Carrie.
The race was a disaster from here,lack of racing in rescent weeks or just not wanting to hurt,I could come up with loads of excuses but fact is I wasnt good enough.Rob Cross had now passed me with soem runner from the north.The finish was a nice uphill finish and I just managed to nab Brian on the line.
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Time was 27.07 :( think I was 18th!!!
I went out relaxed and reached the first mile in 5.15 just behind Dave Carrie and Bernard Roe.
Up ahead the pace was increasing with Paddy Hamilton,Sergui and Mark Howey having the best race of his life.They would finish in the top 3.
Back to my race and as I went through 2mile in a 5.30 mile I just knew it wasn't going to be a good day.
Neville Reilly from Dunboyne was now running beside me with a big group gaining on us.
Just as we turned the S bend Neville pulled up sharply with what looked like an achilles or knee problem(hope he is ok)
The 3rd mile was ok 5.15 but as this was downhill I was expecting alot faster.Brian Furey was now to the front as the pack had caught me and Phil Kilgannon had pushed on with Dave Carrie.
The race was a disaster from here,lack of racing in rescent weeks or just not wanting to hurt,I could come up with loads of excuses but fact is I wasnt good enough.Rob Cross had now passed me with soem runner from the north.The finish was a nice uphill finish and I just managed to nab Brian on the line.
Friday 15 July 2011
Drifting along !!!
The last few weeks havn't been great training wise.I ran a pb winning the Clontarf half marathon running 76.34.
Race was good as I surged in the middle and was well ahead after 12k and could coast home.
Did my final session before tommorows race of 8 x 400m (average 74)recovery 30-40seconds.
Went for an easy run with Vinny Mulvey yesterday in Tymon park and today will be 30mins with 5 x 100m strides.
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Race was good as I surged in the middle and was well ahead after 12k and could coast home.
Did my final session before tommorows race of 8 x 400m (average 74)recovery 30-40seconds.
Went for an easy run with Vinny Mulvey yesterday in Tymon park and today will be 30mins with 5 x 100m strides.
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