Run fat boy run .......

Since the 21st I have ran no more than 10times and three of these where races when I shouldn't have been racing.Sometimes the body can only take so much training and with a long rest I am the journey back to start enjoying running again.

The plan is to run to work which is just under 4miles each day and gradually build up my miles.
I will do races as my sessions and hopefully shed some weight as I have gone above the 13stone mark(race weight (11stone 12pounds)

I became a daddy for the first time with the birth of Ella Jane and while the sleep pattern is tough I don't use this as an excuse for not training.There are 24 hours in the day and surely I can find time for 20-30minutes :)

Distance Running Observer: Kawauchi's Statement

Distance Running Observer: Kawauchi's Statement

Decision time looms !!!

Well with very few runs in the last two weeks I am struggling.
The good news is my adductor and hip flexors seem to be improving everyday.

I have ran 5 x 3.5 mile runs since Hell & Back race and one track session.

The plan now is to increase the long run from 9 to 11 this Sunday and the following week
I will race the Debra half marathon.
Connemara will be a case of getting around but id still like to run sub 3hours.

Great news is that we will be sponsoring the bohermeen athleticclub half marathon and the Kinvara half marathon.

Well done to Gary and Siofra our sponsored athletes who both got medals at the National cross country championships.

http://www.bohermeenathleticclub.com/

http://www.rockandroad.ie/

Hell & Back

After my long run on the Sunday I ran 3-4miles the next few days after but my adductor got
so bad I couldn't run further than 5minutes without pain.
I decided it was time to rest and book in with the physio.
Not the best prep for Hell & Back but we rocked out with Colin and Neil to Kilrudery
for the second edition of this race.The first one i had ran when not very fit and finished 4th place so i was aiming for top spot even with my injuries and interuptions the week before.

The race started and i felt sluggish at the start runnign side by side with mick Kavanagh my AK
teammate.Alex another AK teamamte had made a terrific start and blasted out of the pond in first place.
After 2k I made a move past the leaders.
I started to feel comfortable at this stage but once we hit a slight incline I was caught by Damien lawless who looked strong and full of running(even if he let the funniest noises when jumping obstacles)
Mick had gone slightly back at this stage and i don't think his choice of footwear was helping on the muddy conditions.
After we came off the top of the Sugar Load a big move was made ont he descent by Ritchie Healy and i thought he was gone but as the field leveled out myself and Damien caught him.I felt very comfortable at this stage and could hear both lads breathing heavily.
The race was to stay like this and with 1k to go i put the head down and went for the win.
I didn't bother to look around as this shows a sign of weakness but I could sense I had a few metres on the two lads.
As i approached the last field i heard shouts from behind and the lads where telling me I had gone of course and i had to run extra metres to get back on course.
to my suprise my lead was longer than i though but now was no more than 20metres.
as we approached the water I took a heavy fall in a gutter and after pulling myself up was still leading.
This was followed by a heavy fall int he pond which I didnt realise was so deep.
I managed to crawl my tired body out of the pond and muster up one last drive for home.
my body was tired and my mind wasn't working @ 100%.As I approached the hay stack ritchie was hungry for his first win and was slowly eating into my lead.as I got to the final hay stack which was 3 high Ritchie joined me and was quicker coming of the back and sprinted to the line for a well deserved win.After looking at the video of the finish Damien had similar problems to me and had two bad falls.
mick did well to finish 4th place and out team packed well with Alex in 7th and colin in 10th to take the team title.

Since the race my adductor hasn't been good and I havn't been able to train.Physio treatments are all i have been doing and I hope to get back running int he next 10days as Connemara is fast approaching.

Injury strikes

I guess somethings in life happen for a reason.Well after what was probably one of my best training runs ever last Sunday in Ticknock I could feel a small pull in my adductor on monday but just ran slow as it was a recovery day.
Tue I was booked in with Vinny Mulvey to get some work done and Vinny in fairness did alot of soem good work but im not expecting miracles.

I had signed up for the Donadea 50k run and was going to use it as a long-long run.
Also signed up to run the Hell and Back 10k this Sunday(my birthday)

Hope with some rest it might heal but not holding my breath.

The last 5 weeks have been all over the 100miles per week and the best consistancy for a long time.
i will try my best now to maintain my fitness and try increase my core work and flexibilty.

75 days to my debut marathon :)

Well last week was a solid week of miles but poor regarding session.
The hills on the Sunday took t out of the legs and I was running flat for most of the week.

I did a longish run on the thursday off 2hours +

Saturday i doubled up and did a light session on 7 x 1.45 repeats.
Sunday was a great run with so may runners there.
I did 2hours 33mins @ 6.57 pace and felt good (22miles)

The body feels fresh after an easy 8miles this morning.
I missed last weeks Leinster champs as the shop has been so busy.
This weekend im going to venture up the Hills on Sunday but will
take it handier on the descent.

Last week was the biggest week of my life mileage wise,i hit 105miles.
While i know you won't get any rewards for miles i know that this will be vital
during my Base phase.
A friend of mine once said getting to the start line of  a marathon is an achievment in itself.

On a personal note I was shocked to read about Martin Fagan.

Get well soon buddy !!!

Onwards and Upwards !!!

Been a while since i updated the log but training being going really well.
I have confirmed Connemara will be my first marathon.

Also running will be our sponsored athlete in Amphibian king Gary O' Hanlon who is flying right now.
The schedule is well on course but finding races now to see where im at in terms of race fitness will be important.

I did a 90mile week around X-Mas with a 19 mile run on X-Mas day in between a lovely fry up in my parents and a lovely dinner in my in-laws.

Last week I had a niggle in my calf so the quality session ie my out and back run and fartlek where a little slower.Sunday was a fantastic run with Michael Freeley and Brian Mcmahon up Ticknock(twice)
We managed 21 miles in just over 7.05 average pace which was really good.The weeks total being just over 95miles.

The last two days have been steady miles as the quads where sore after the downhill on the mountains.
Got a sports massage from Vinny Mulvey today which was badly needed.
Have a good feeling about 2012 :)