First full long run since race day

[Decker]

Got my first proper long run in since the race and I have to say it was not the best part of my day, as we were out late watching a band late last night (the Northern Pikes - a Canadian band from the 80s) and was a bit slow off the mark even with the extra hour of daylight savings sleep we got. Also the weather was proper cold by the end and I still am working out my layer game 🥶. 2 layers just was not enough and felt a bit sluggish as a result. Live and learn.

On another note it was a great day for some of my running friends. One set an all time course record on a 10mile race and another qualified for Boston in their marathon today!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Well do a Decker lovely photo!

You still got out there and did it,impressive after a night out I would say!

Well done and congrats to your friends (was one at New York? ) I have 2 friends here that did it! Xxx

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali, actually they ran the Hamilton race here which is known as a great BQ race.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Well done to them xxx

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

And to your friends! I can't even process the times needed!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Is that what it comes too? Have to run HM distance before you consider you've done a long run? Another reason to add to the 'why I won't be running a marathon' list 🤣🤣🤣. Flippin' great run, shame the late night and cold made it less enjoyable than it might've been, but they definitely earn you more brownie points 😍

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Never say never Linda.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Haha exactly! Never say never!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

NEVER

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

🤣🤣🤣

[Granspeed in reply to linda9389]

Ohhh. Trying to defy the odds! 🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Granspeed]

The odds will be forever in my favour on this one 😍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

haha I said never too and look what happened

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Decker]

Aacchh, you must just be weak! 🤪

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Resistance is futile You may as well just start researching them now.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Decker]

🙈🙉🙊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Its just scale I guess Linda. I’ve been doing the 20 distance for my long runs since Jan and so this is my measure now. I’m not sure its the right way to do it either, but I have the irrational fear that if I don’t continue it then I will lose the ability! The cold would have been fine if I just learned my layer lessons from last year but i always forget. 🙄I suspect, given your epic bike rides that you’ll be doing this and much more in the near future!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Decker]

Definitely can't see me ever doing a marathon 🤪. I know what ypu mean about not wanting to lose where you've got to tho. You best start a new training plan straight away with another date to aim for 😀

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

haha - well I have one more race in a couple of weeks and then nada till Jan. I am trying to work out a faster HM plan too.

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

I think l know what you mean re the irrational fear. I now keep my 5K as just the intervals slot and 10/15K as regular runs. It's amazing how brain and body adapt and seamlessly push the boundaries. I'm training for the second marathon but find my previous plan a bit easy and I'm going off into uncharted territory with my own stuff. I suppose, for as long as we are going, that's all that matters. 😉

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

Yeah, it's weird how some of it gets easier as you continue. Uncharted territory is the best kind of territory!

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

As if your body holds two departments. Two brains even. One telling you to stop and another one urging you to go, and then the engine (heart/legs/the rest) just going on as best as it/they could. I'm genuinely enjoying this uncharted phase!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

It really is fun on a good day.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

It really is fun on a good day.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

I wish I could run for 13 miles in 2:02 when I felt sluggish........ who am I kidding? I wish I could run 13 miles in 2:02....🙄

Go you! 🏃🏃💪

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

We do what we can though. It's still good.

I am prepping for marathon day. Baked some peanut butter power bars yesdy. Tried one, as yer do. Lovely jubbly

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I know. I once thought I’d never run for 30 minutes 😳

I made some at the weekend too for a long run yesterday. I had protein powder lying about so I added some of that for an extra boost. I’ve also reduced the amount of sugar and honey as I found them a bit too sweet. But it’s good fun just experimenting and throwing in whatever’s in the cupboard. Not chilli of course 😂🥵

When’s your marathon?

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

The energy comes from the butter, sugar and honey; not forgetting the nuts, seeds and fruit If you cut it down too much you could find yourself flagging I usually eat two on a HM 😋

[misswobble Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oops I forgot. November 24th I think

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

All this baking talk is making me hungry. Taper time soon for your mara eh?

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Decker]

Yeah my marathon is only three weeks away So, my first and only 20 Mile training run this week. Then a few weeks tapering. Still running regularly but slowly and not very far

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I don’t reduce much but I find the original amounts too sickly sweet. When you say you eat two how big are they? I ate four mouthfuls on a 10 mile run and felt tickety boo 🏃‍♀️🙂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I make 15 pieces as per the recipe I eat one one around the hour mark and then another about 18 k if i’m Doing a half marathon distance. Each bar is about two big bites or four little ones 😋

I ate more during my marathon. Can’t recall how many, plus Tailwind and vegan choc brownies

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I didn’t see the reference to 15 pieces in the recipe 🙄 I cut mine into 2” squares (old money 😂) and it takes two bites to eat. I once stuffed a full one in my mouth but then nearly choked so won’t be doing that again 🤪

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

😁. I ate three today on my 32 k run. A bag of hula hoops at 22k 😋

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

I need to investigate these hula hoops.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Decker]

I never eat them at any other time - just the longest marathon training run. They’re salty and that gives you a boost when you need it. The tip was from super woman Nicky Spinks

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

For me it’s just been a slow build to that IP. It felt slower yesterday than it actually was I guess. The numbers are all relative. I have goals and am trying to improve against just myself like all of us here. As long as we are making progress against our own efforts that is what matters.

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Excellent run and time all things considered!! 👌

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done Decker. Great to get back out and get the body working. The weather does present a challenge for sure, but you'll get back into what's what clothes wise. A rummage through your running wardrobe will yield some suitable layers

I've worn my merino long-sleeved top already! Ended up boiling. LOL

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Yeah, this time of year is always tricks as the weather turns so quickly some days. I've been meaning to get a merino top one of these days. Just waiting for a sale

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Decker]

Mine was a cheap one from Aldi but I wash and dry it carefully and I do like it a lot. I only wear it when it’s dry as I’ve not got a waterproof jacket Yet. I live in hope 🤷‍♀️😁

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

I wish we had something like Aldi here. I have a waterproof run jacket from MEC that I love.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Good on you for getting out there for a decent run 🤣 welcome to my pain 🤣

Changing seasons can make you sluggish on their own let alone with the temp changes.

Don't expect too much from yourself, just go with the flow and look for the fun 👍🏻

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

You are right of course Jo. Had a few things on my mind lately that are dragging me down mentally a bit too. Will try to focus on the fun more!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Decker]

Join the club...I know what you mean..life does have a habit of playing those mind games ...xx

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Maybe it's meant to test us Or just distract us from going out at all.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Decker]

Not gonna' stop us though, is it😉

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Nope - not even a little bit

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Lovely photograph...I have a Maple exactly that shade of red out right now in the garden!

What a great run.. especially after a late might and a cracking steady pace too Wow!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I love it too! And how Canadian 😊😊🍁

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss - We have some here - I think they are called Fire Maples which light up in bright yellow and reds for a short time. My favorite tree - not just because of the Canadian thing

[Mummycav]

Blumming heck Decker , that is an amazing long run!! Do you remember the days when, like me, anything over 5k is considered a long run?!! That is fantastic my friend x

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Mummycav]

I really do remember those days MC. My old run leader once joked "20 is the new 10". What was once hard is now easier. It just scales up depending on where your mileage is at.

[Mummycav in reply to Decker]

Absolutely...you’ll be doing nothing but ultras soon!!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Mummycav]

I think my OH would disown me if I stated training for one of those

[Mummycav in reply to Decker]

🤣😯