The two or three that were waving me to āstay on courseā probably should have copped I wasnāt racing. But most people at the finish were eating, drinking, chatting and posing for photos. I think it was over an hour after it started so Iād say practically everyone doing it was finished.
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Found it tough alright. Windy, and it was wet underfoot too. As I run more, I think Iām a slogger. I enjoy the long runs more than the shorter speed sessions. Iām a dour stayer in horse racing terms. That said, I know the speed and endurance sessions allow me to run the longer distances at a relatively decent pace.
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If you want to go faster over longer, you need to get faster over shorter first. Once half marathon is done, we will do another block of 5k training and then go into marathon block.
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Signed up for my first race, Adare 10k in February, supposed to be a nice one
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Which of the Saucony runners did you recommend for racing again? Are you still a Flipbelt advocate? So much to ponder before my own proper race debut too. Do you recommend a type of gloves? The change is weather has caught me out lately. I like to wear bandanas rather than hats/caps when running. But I canāt find (m)any decent ones. Iām also unsure whether Iāll get away with a T-shirt or if Iāll need a half zip or something as a second layer. Iād much prefer the T-shirt only but I donāt know if I get away with that at the end of November.
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https://www.therunhub.ie/mens-running-apparel/
You need a base layer for colder weather. I could not run without a hat and gloves.
For a race, just shorts and t shirt. Bring an old hoody or jacket and discard at start.
Obviously, make sure t shirt is a running one.
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Lovely one. Got my 10k PR there 4/5 years ago. It was the first time I did a 10k race (my first race was a half marathon)
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These are great @Bandage - short sleeves means you wonāt get too hot. I used to use long sleeve base layers but would struggle to go back to them after using these
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Iāve an auld Inov-8 short sleeve base layer for 4/5 years. Got it out of the press for the first time since January the other day with a long sleeve running t shirt over. No need for gloves yet @Bandage for me but we are all different. I love running in the cold. A bit of snow , even better.
Could you recommend a type/style of running T-shirt?
Cheers for that base layer recommendation @Mac.
Thereās loads here if youāre ordering the base layer
https://outlet.asics.com/ie/en-ie/mens-short-sleeve-shirts/c/ao10301000/
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The Asics Outlet is up there with Decathlon as being an absolute gem of a place for running gear. They keep sending me 20% off codes every week too
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Ronhill are probably the nicest running top Iāve worn mate. Asics make very good ones. All your usual brands New Balance etc
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PM me a code please. Iāll do some ordering after Celticās tame 3-1 reversal in Budapest.
Iāll answer all your queries later, Iāve done the research do you donāt have to
Shoes, headwear, flipbelt, t-shirts, cold weather tops, is that everything?
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Love running in the cold and crisp air. Tonight is perfect for a run if I didnāt have to stay and mind the kids. Might do a late run altogether.
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Iām the opposite. Hate the cold. Much happier with heat and humidity.
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