Did around 3/4 of the marathon course today including second half. From Clonskeagh to Fosters Ave is some constant climb. Glad I did as know what to expect now.
Fair play to you. I listened to the course run through from a running podcast during the 34km I did on Friday. Only 4 weeks away but feeling good that the majority of the hard work has been done and time to enjoy the big day.
Last long of 34km done this morning with a 5.30am start. A grind with the head wind but its done and dusted. Time to start the taper
You lads are flying it! I'm trying an alternative training plan to try and minimize the risk of injury, my longest run is next week which will be 25km (might add a few KM to that or take a few off, depends on what the body tells me on that day). I spent almost all of last year training with some sort of niggle or injury which wasn't enjoyable. Been feeling great so far since recovering from a ruptured patella tendon. Suffered what my physio believes to be a slight tear in my VMO on Tuesday, so will see how that progresses over the weekend, but early signs are good.
I’ve found adding strength training to my programme this year a massive help on the injury front. I do 30 mins of strength work 5 days a week too but it’s really helps with injury prevention. The working from home has really helped on this front as you do most of it when on calls etc. I was the same as you last year injury wise when not doing anything else but running. I've also learned to run slower on 80% of my runs as this is easier on your body too.
No, I fed my schedule and goals into Copilot and through finessing that came to a plan that complimented all the other stuff I was doing (cycling, tennis, golf, rugby, gym and weightlifting) My problem last year was I was doing too much and it was all being done Monday through Friday. Some days I was doing some sort of training 5 times, example of a Friday at the peak last year: Spin class in the morning at 7am, 10-15k run directly after at 8am, weights straight after, break until 12pm, then tennis until 1, straight to football then until 2. Rest for the weekend, long run on Monday, and then back into the week where it was 10k+ run everyday coupled with at least 1 other activity. Almost every run was at race pace or faster. And did all that with various injuries, torn hamstring, torn hip flexor, meniscus tear, MCL sprain, tendonitis. I have a high pain threshold so I was just pushing through and being a stubborn idiot. And then broke down during the marathon with pretty much all the injuries hitting me in the first half and at some point I ruptured the patella tendon probably around the 22km mark as my times dropped off massively. So listening to the body this year, and focusing on recovery after any session has been key. So every time I run or do an activity now I'm fresh and feel great. Listened to a podcast recently that has great insights on recovery and fatigue that's worth checking out, it's episode 842 of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Best of luck to everyone running tomorrow. Weather doesn't look too bad either. A good nervous energy for my first marathon.
What an experience today. Really enjoyed the first 16 miles, support was great. Then hit milltown and really struggled to Stillorgan. Heart rate was off the charts. Just glad to get the end. an amazing event with so many volunteers. a few pints tonight
Was out in Castleknock supporting and the buzz was absolutely incredible, great to see so many out supporting and giving a bit of a lift. Everyone in great form at that point too, few Km's of downhill to look forward to.
Congrats to all here. Nothing but admiration for anyone who completes one, target time or not. Enjoy the achievement.
Did it for the first time on Sunday, as everyone said the support is unreal but my god was the last 10k hard.