Lockdown 2021 Run Challenge

caulifloweredneanderthal · October 29, 2021, 9:59am

From where you were in January to here… It’s truly excellent.

A lot of kudos to @fenwaypark for the plan but you’re the man doing the running.

fenwaypark · October 29, 2021, 10:05am

Short sprints, promotes good form, gets legs turning over quickly.

fenwaypark · October 29, 2021, 10:06am

Its easy to put a plan together. Having the right attitude and application ensures plan is executed.

Bandage · October 29, 2021, 10:06am

Sure I wouldn’t have had a clue what to do but for Fenway giving me his time and expertise.

@fenwaypark do you know the exact route for the Clontarf half? I can’t find it online but I’ve seen mention of it starting opposite The Yacht Pub on the prom, taking in Bull Island, up to Sutton Cross and back down to Clontarf again. I’m not sure how that would get you to 21.1km though.

glasagusban · October 29, 2021, 10:08am

Thanks. Seeing @Bandage’e progress has made me want to get back running more again.

fenwaypark · October 29, 2021, 10:08am

caulifloweredneanderthal · October 29, 2021, 10:09am

I expect the embrace of @Bandage and @fenwaypark at the finish line to be the cover image for that week’s edition of the Clontarf Chronicle

caulifloweredneanderthal · October 29, 2021, 10:12am

Some of my local routes in this video I saw online last night. There’s a bit when he goes into a forestry that I haven’t done before so might check out this weekend

Bandage · October 29, 2021, 10:16am

Ah thanks very much, I’m not very good at google. So it’s essentially running one way for 10.55km before doubling back to the start. At least if there’s a rotten headwind one way then it’ll be behind me for the other part. I’ve ran parts of that route countless times. I think local knowledge will be worth at least 3 seconds per km.

caulifloweredneanderthal · October 29, 2021, 10:22am

As long as you don’t get a dreaded crosswind

Bandage · October 29, 2021, 10:24am

Which is a distinct possibility on that route. A knowledgeable running man once told me I should settle into a group and draft behind others in these situations, even though it’s not good etiquette.

caulifloweredneanderthal · October 29, 2021, 10:27am

An event like that might have pacers? So you’d be encouraged to drop in behind.

Locke · October 29, 2021, 10:41am

Great running mate, super consistency which is a big plus.

Mac · October 29, 2021, 10:53am

Great running @Bandage - we might have to get a group together for a TFK Parkrun closer to Xmas to see who can claim the true bragging rights at the end of year.

Mac · October 31, 2021, 1:56pm

Great running today @Bandage and @fenwaypark

Bandage · October 31, 2021, 5:44pm

I inadvertently gatecrashed a pop up race. I got a hearty cheer and round of applause at one stage and was ushered towards a certain section of the park by stewards. I googled afterwards and it was an Irish Wheelchair Association race with the option of doing 2.5km or 5km running or on wheels. I was at the back end of it, but I did go down the home straight and through the finishing area with the digital clock etc to take some more acclaim.

Bandage · October 31, 2021, 5:46pm

Great run @fenwaypark. Are you targeting any upcoming races?

fenwaypark · October 31, 2021, 5:53pm

None, just the race that is life.

caulifloweredneanderthal · October 31, 2021, 6:08pm

Mac · October 31, 2021, 6:42pm

Noone wondering why you didn’t have a number on?!