Marathon/Half Marathon Running

[scoob]

pels, what is your taper like for such an event?

36k long run 3 weeks out from the race
a couple of recovery runs 12k & 8k and then hill repeats another night 8k
19k long run 2 weeks out and recovery & hill repeats again that week
Sharp 12km 1 week out and then recovery run 8k and sharp 8k 2-3 days before the race

You would be jumping out of ya skin!!!

[pels]

What an experience that was, some stunning scenery, some very nasty hills, water crossings.
some parts of the track were very rough, it had everything.
The trail was very wet in parts and i had 2 small falls early on, compared to the trails in the Adelaide hills that are all dry.

Ran 5:40:27 and was very happy with this time

Calfs and quads are very sore still.
Really enjoyed the day and I reckon i might do it again.

Now for some R&R and not thinking  about doing any hills or tough runs

[asert]

Na I didn't think so time wise. There is a reasonable hill then quite a long downhill then a slight gain for what feels like ages. Then it's pretty flat. Compared to Adelaide I'd say it would be just as fast. I had a terrible lead up into Barossa training wise so can't tell you for sure

[asert]

Anyone got any ideas on how to get your mojo back. I've been mentally dead towards running since the adelaide marathon and have to force myself into each run. Not training for anything in particular but need my spark back. 30 weeks marathon training last year straight and has been 6 months now

[pels]

Setting some goals,Targeting races would help

[scoob]

Anyone got any ideas on how to get your mojo back. I've been mentally dead towards running since the adelaide marathon and have to force myself into each run. Not training for anything in particular but need my spark back. 30 weeks marathon training last year straight and has been 6 months now

I found going up into the hills for a few jog/hikes was good to get back into it... good to do something a bit different...

Great effort Pels....

I've been struck down with a bit of calf stiffness, maybe a slight strain... was sore lst week then did the long run 26km on it nad its pulled up sore... think I might rest until the long run this weekend... effing frustrating!!!

[FlyingHigh]

What an experience that was, some stunning scenery, some very nasty hills, water crossings.
some parts of the track were very rough, it had everything.
The trail was very wet in parts and i had 2 small falls early on, compared to the trails in the Adelaide hills that are all dry.

Ran 5:40:27 and was very happy with this time

Calfs and quads are very sore still.
Really enjoyed the day and I reckon i might do it again.

Now for some R&R and not thinking  about doing any hills or tough runs

Well done pels. How did you enjoy it compared to some other events you've been in?

Is anyone going in the Clare HM in early April?

[Jase]

Anyone got any ideas on how to get your mojo back. I've been mentally dead towards running since the adelaide marathon and have to force myself into each run. Not training for anything in particular but need my spark back. 30 weeks marathon training last year straight and has been 6 months now

I found going up into the hills for a few jog/hikes was good to get back into it... good to do something a bit different...

Great effort Pels....

I've been struck down with a bit of calf stiffness, maybe a slight strain... was sore lst week then did the long run 26km on it nad its pulled up sore... think I might rest until the long run this weekend... effing frustrating!!!

My calf is what kills me, though I reckon its mainly down to my running shoes...

I've torn it twice in the last 6 months... as soon as my distance gets up to 15kms thats when it goes...

I'm told its an age thing...

[pels]

Anyone got any ideas on how to get your mojo back. I've been mentally dead towards running since the adelaide marathon and have to force myself into each run. Not training for anything in particular but need my spark back. 30 weeks marathon training last year straight and has been 6 months now

I found going up into the hills for a few jog/hikes was good to get back into it... good to do something a bit different...

Great effort Pels....

I've been struck down with a bit of calf stiffness, maybe a slight strain... was sore lst week then did the long run 26km on it nad its pulled up sore... think I might rest until the long run this weekend... effing frustrating!!!

My calf is what kills me, though I reckon its mainly down to my running shoes...

I've torn it twice in the last 6 months... as soon as my distance gets up to 15kms thats when it goes...

I'm told its an age thing...

U old fart

[pels]

Well done pels. How did you enjoy it compared to some other events you've been in?

Well organised event, all information provided to be accurate.
Water, sports drinks, gels etc at the aid stations every 7-8 kms
Food (cakes, buns chocolate etc) was much better at Yurrebillla.
Stunning scenery.

[scoob]

Well done pels. How did you enjoy it compared to some other events you've been in?

Well organised event, all information provided to be accurate.
Water, sports drinks, gels etc at the aid stations every 7-8 kms
Food (cakes, buns chocolate etc) was much better at Yurrebillla.
Stunning scenery.

How have you pulled up?

We are up to 29kms this weekend - been a while since we were there!

[Jase]

Anyone got any ideas on how to get your mojo back. I've been mentally dead towards running since the adelaide marathon and have to force myself into each run. Not training for anything in particular but need my spark back. 30 weeks marathon training last year straight and has been 6 months now

I found going up into the hills for a few jog/hikes was good to get back into it... good to do something a bit different...

Great effort Pels....

I've been struck down with a bit of calf stiffness, maybe a slight strain... was sore lst week then did the long run 26km on it nad its pulled up sore... think I might rest until the long run this weekend... effing frustrating!!!

My calf is what kills me, though I reckon its mainly down to my running shoes...

I've torn it twice in the last 6 months... as soon as my distance gets up to 15kms thats when it goes...

I'm told its an age thing...

U old fart

Cheeky bugger.

[pels]

How have you pulled up?

Pulled up very well.

[MW]

Are you doing the Yurrebilla again this year?

[pels]

Are you doing the Yurrebilla again this year?

Yes, I'm going to help a mate from work complete it as he wants to do a Ultra before he turns 50 the following week.

[MW]

A mate of mine did it in 2011 and loved it although it almost killed him! I'm thinking about doing it this year...not sure yet.

[pels]

A mate of mine did it in 2011 and loved it although it almost killed him! I'm thinking about doing it this year...not sure yet.

Its a very enjoyable run and if done with other people a bit easier.
You ran it at your own pace, there a plenty of aid stations and some lovely food
I think you can take up to 11 hours to run it if you wish.
Definitely achievable by someone with decent running fitness and a bit of mental toughness, but i would recommend doing plenty of trail runs to get ready for it..
You got 6 months to get ready for it so there is plenty of time.
They have 3 training runs for people contemplating doing it , all info is on the SARRC website

[MW]

I've only just started trail running 6-7 weeks ago, mainly through Belair National Park. I might give it a miss this year and aim for 2014.

See how I feel through winter!

[Ron Burgundy]

This thread is good reading.

Im in the early stages of training for the Melbourne Half in October. Starting from a low base, at the moment just running 5-7km, 3-4 times a week. The times for those jogs arent really setting the world on fire, but looking forward to seeing some improvement!!

[MW]

This thread is good reading.

Im in the early stages of training for the Melbourne Half in October. Starting from a low base, at the moment just running 5-7km, 3-4 times a week. The times for those jogs arent really setting the world on fire, but looking forward to seeing some improvement!!

Half marathon would be great! I have only ever done the city to bay 12km...half marathon would be a good step up for me.