Hey folks wondering if anyone can help me, Im trying to find listings of Fun Runs, Mini-Marathons, Half Marathons in Ireland esp. in Connacht or Dublin (maybe Midlands or Clare too, don't drive so it be better if accessable from the crap public transports system that the West of Ireland has to put up with). Tried to Google and got no good responses.
Moved home to Mayo about 6 months ago & have just ate and watched tv since, used to run daily & football training up to 6 months ago, so begining to look like a sack of spuds, sh!t have to get out running.
So anyone have a listing of runs from about (give me time to get a little fit again) the first weekend in July onwards, specifically in the 5km - 10km range at first then later in the year the 10-20km range. Hot day today and was weezing just walking, gone so so unfit, need a goal. Not going back playing football as standard higher down here and I crap, so its running me thinks, Any help folks with dates of upcoming Fun-Runs/Mini-Marathons. (Try to avoid clashes with all those back door Mayo matches to the Final :-)
Wouldn't mind getting a NI version too. Need to get away from the wife. She has me weeding now.
Get the six county version here http://www.niathletics.org/opencontent/default.asp (http://www.niathletics.org/opencontent/default.asp)
http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?page_id=714 (http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?page_id=714)
Seems to be the southern equivalent.
Loada ones I knew did legs in relays in the Belfast marathon there all in aid of bone marrow I think, missed the boat though! Just look out for the next marathons and there will definitely be some sort of thing like that
Started training yesterday for the Sydney City to Surf ..... knew I was out of shape but :o
Anyone any good tips about how best to train for these runs - this race is about 10 mile I think but seems to a bit hilly etc.
Quote from: stephenite on June 14, 2007, 12:03:09 AM
Anyone any good tips about how best to train for these runs - this race is about 10 mile I think but seems to a bit hilly etc.
I wrote a few tips for someone asking about a marathon but it should also apply for shorter distances. http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=1437.msg41774#msg41774
The short version
Build up your distance slowly and do most of your training at an easy pace, ie. a speed were you are able to have a conversation comfortably.
Cheers Dec, legs a bit stiff today after the first run - think I'll do some stretching followed by a brisk walk rather than risk running again this evening and get back to the runing tomorrow, and keep to that rotation for a few days until I'm used to it again
Quote from: stephenite on June 14, 2007, 12:03:09 AM
Started training yesterday for the Sydney City to Surf ..... knew I was out of shape but :o
Anyone any good tips about how best to train for these runs - this race is about 10 mile I think but seems to a bit hilly etc.
I'm thinking about doing this as well this year. Have been going to the gym recently and playing a bit of soccer. Ran 6 kms the other day on the treadmill.
My advice to you would be to do a bit of incline running as well because heartbreak hill will be a killer!
Quote from: stephenite on June 14, 2007, 12:03:09 AM
Started training yesterday for the Sydney City to Surf ..... knew I was out of shape but :o
Anyone any good tips about how best to train for these runs - this race is about 10 mile I think but seems to a bit hilly etc.
Have a look at the city to surf website, I think they have a 10 week program on there, not sure how good it is though.
http://www.activeeurope.com/home/index.cfm?STS=AE
You'll have to apply filters for "running" and the whatever region you are interested in.
Most organisers of road races in the Dublin region are listing the races on this site, don't know about the West though. It allows you pay the entry fee by credit card.
Best of Luck
Lads regardless of the distance, you should include at least one interval session a week in your training schedule. If you're just starting off and are in poor shape do two long(by your own standards) slow runs per week and one short faster run, so for example you might do two 3 mile runs at 10min mile pace and one 1.5 mile run at 8min mile pace to start off with. Build the distance up over the first month for each run (1/4 mile for each run). So after 1 month you should be running 5 miles at a slow/moderate pace twice a week and one fast 2.5 mile. You may not manage to do this(it depends on your level of fitness starting off, your previous athletic experience, your weight etc.) so just work off the principle of making constant improvements on your previous week. This might mean increasing the distance/speed of only one of your previous weeks runs, if thats all you can manage that's ok. As you get fitter introduce the interval sessions and drop one of the distance runs. The distance your racing will obviously decided the distances you train but for variation, injury prevention, improved running and time management mixing up you training is the best way to train.
Good advice Darbyo so while you're at it I might pick your (and others) brains a bit more.
As my football season may be over quite early this season I'm toying with the idea of doing a local 10 mile race. Fitness, while not brilliant, wouldn't be the worst but I've no experience whatsoever of distance running. My main problems with running have been (a) think its boring and (b) suffer with pain in my shins from running on tarmac/road. I reckon I can deal with (a) for a couple of months and my brother, who does quite a bit of running reckons you get over the other problem after a while. Any advice?
QuoteAny advice?
Buy an mp3 player! :P
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 14, 2007, 10:44:31 AM
Good advice Darbyo so while you're at it I might pick your (and others) brains a bit more.
As my football season may be over quite early this season I'm toying with the idea of doing a local 10 mile race. Fitness, while not brilliant, wouldn't be the worst but I've no experience whatsoever of distance running. My main problems with running have been (a) think its boring and (b) suffer with pain in my shins from running on tarmac/road. I reckon I can deal with (a) for a couple of months and my brother, who does quite a bit of running reckons you get over the other problem after a while. Any advice?
There is a good website called www.mapmyrun.com
You can map any route and it will tell you the distance, with markers per mile / km. I find if you pick land marks along your route every mile and keep track of your speed per mile it breaks the run up a bit and dosen't get as boring.
Seanie I did the New York marathon twice and I too found the training fairly boring after awhile. The first time I did it I made the mistake of just increasing my distance, which got very boring in the last 6 weeks of training and I also started to pick up 'over use injuries' which is obviously the last thing you want. That is one of the main advantages of varying your training.
If you have problems with your shins try running on softer surfaces like a beach, or on grass for your distance running(or cycle if it is very bad). Like I said depending on your fitness, start off easily but to improve you need to push yourself to your limits. For some that might be a 1 mile walk, if thats you then start off walking 1 mile and build it up. So basically follow the plan I set out in the previous post. If you can do the 1-3 mile fast run on a treadmill it makes it easier to do I think as it keeps the pace up for you and you can see when you're nearly finished on the monitors. the interval sessions should comprimise of 100-300m runs at 85-100% effort, if you want I can give you a detailed interval plan, though I'd need to have some information about your fitness level, age etc. to make it particular to you. If you don't want to do that I can give you general pointers about what you might do.
Thanks for the advice. I guess I just have to get into it if I'm going to do it. Will be pretty involved in football until mid-July at the latest and that gives me about 5-6 weeks prep for the race. Finishing and in a reasonably respectable time would be the targets. Will get on to you at a later stage no doubt.
For u lads in the west there is the gael force triathalon on Sept 1st
Run 12km to killarey, kayak across killarey (1.5km), run another 3.5km, cycle 32.5km to croagh patrick, climb croagh patrick and cycle the 12.5km into westport
I'm out in training tomorrow morning with a 3 mile run to work
http://www.gaelforcewest.ie/gaelforce6.html
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on June 14, 2007, 06:40:01 PM
For u lads in the west there is the gael force triathalon on Sept 1st
Run 12km to killarey, kayak across killarey (1.5km), run another 3.5km, cycle 32.5km to croagh patrick, climb croagh patrick and cycle the 12.5km into westport
I'm out in training tomorrow morning with a 3 mile run to work
http://www.gaelforcewest.ie/gaelforce6.html
A man I woud love to do that, way to early for me though, is that every year, might do it next year, also do you need your own Kayak? Are ya doing it for serious?
Well i did the 4 peaks last year, i'll struggle on the running, which i why my training starts tomorrow with the 3 miles from work
Yes it is on every year
drici your confusing me