tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post7549625929240639235..comments2023-10-23T16:56:02.357+01:00Comments on Solo Run: Amsterdam, Barcelona - Different Cities, Same StoryGrellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-64586653491548592262010-03-09T21:03:06.910+00:002010-03-09T21:03:06.910+00:00Sorry to hear of your mishap Grellan, you seem to ...Sorry to hear of your mishap Grellan, you seem to be taking it in your stride (no pun intended), which is good to see. Is conneamara still on the cards?frankeeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654632329600245545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-83362625440973874612010-03-09T14:02:44.682+00:002010-03-09T14:02:44.682+00:00Sorry to hear about the calf problem, Grellan. I ...Sorry to hear about the calf problem, Grellan. I missed my target by 15 seconds, but was very happy with my result. Did you get into the sub-3 pen? I ended up stuck on the outside, and managed to file in behind the 3:15 pacers.<br /><br />Think you'll be recovered for Connemata?Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619715199817305428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-73992785891181253572010-03-08T11:58:30.024+00:002010-03-08T11:58:30.024+00:00Well, the marathon does have a habit of jumping up...Well, the marathon does have a habit of jumping up and biting you just when you thought it was your friend. Next time!TokyoRacerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293712044402763377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-34157248547845907712010-03-08T10:41:36.360+00:002010-03-08T10:41:36.360+00:00I know it is no consolation (because it was said t...I know it is no consolation (because it was said to me after Rotterdam and it was no consolation) but your time is amazing by the standards of 90% of people who run marathons. Recover physically and then build the mental strength again.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739196746383254321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-87819149410616149672010-03-08T09:27:52.938+00:002010-03-08T09:27:52.938+00:003.10 with an injury is a remarkable time..great fi...3.10 with an injury is a remarkable time..great fighting spirit shown<br />in that race Grellan.<br />when you finally break the 3 hrs it will be some celebration !<br />that shooting pain up the calf is a dreadful feeling - i hope you did'nt rip it too much..Diarmaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923331973998850408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-29889648585129273302010-03-08T01:16:10.745+00:002010-03-08T01:16:10.745+00:00I was expecting worse than that when you blew a ty...I was expecting worse than that when you blew a tyre at 15k! 3:10 under those circumstances indicates you'll "do a Scott Brown" and smash 3 hours next time. Well done!Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-76707871828166347472010-03-07T22:36:02.308+00:002010-03-07T22:36:02.308+00:00Excellent effort and great time for a janky calf. ...Excellent effort and great time for a janky calf. You are definitely in sub three shape. Hopefully you will be able to apply the great shape you are in to give it antoher go in Connemara/Cork?Westleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086331002329853008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-39939349591075244692010-03-07T22:02:08.146+00:002010-03-07T22:02:08.146+00:00As other's have said, not too shabby on one le...As other's have said, not too shabby on one leg. Imagine if all cylinders were firing! Rest up and recharge for the next assault.Love2Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862751632099235794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-6331495837248819482010-03-07T20:55:08.935+00:002010-03-07T20:55:08.935+00:00Well done Grellan. That’s still a great time. No...Well done Grellan. That’s still a great time. Not what you wanted but there is always something new to learn from each marathon you do. Sit back and enjoy the recovery and think of what needs to be modified to your training for the next one. Sub 3 will come yet. <br /><br />PaudiePaudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394054536554506517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-32023211211936393782010-03-07T20:12:47.768+00:002010-03-07T20:12:47.768+00:00That's a pretty impressive time for someone wh...That's a pretty impressive time for someone who got crocked before even the halfway mark!<br /><br />I've been there myself and it's not nice to miss out on your target like that, but it's part and parcel of marathon running. There will be other races in other cities, and if you have the sub-3 in you then you will get it eventually.<br /><br />Say, when exactly did Pat get so fast? I still beat him comfortable three weeks ago in Bantry!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-24732373423504698942010-03-07T20:05:34.006+00:002010-03-07T20:05:34.006+00:00Great effort Grellan.
Sounds as though you did ...Great effort Grellan. <br /><br />Sounds as though you did the very best you could in the circumstances.<br /><br />JohnJohn Kynastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436853872576303518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-28077902562351724582010-03-07T17:30:43.097+00:002010-03-07T17:30:43.097+00:00Your no quitter for sure!
3.10 with a busted calf ...Your no quitter for sure!<br />3.10 with a busted calf an't bad!<br />I hope you can work out why you keep getting calf problems in training, is it your running style?<br />The 5 fingers?<br />not doing post work out stretching or maybe not warming up slowly before your runs?<br />Anyway that sub 3 is in you, as long as you get to the start line in one piece, lets hope thats next time!RICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-74563306913142611752010-03-07T17:13:00.961+00:002010-03-07T17:13:00.961+00:00Sorry to hear aboout the calf Grellan, u were on u...Sorry to hear aboout the calf Grellan, u were on ure target pace rite upto then.<br /><br />Great result for Pat, can't believe there's only 10seconds between him and sub-3 in end, fingers crossed re:official results!<br /><br />Recover well, we need you to be setting the pace of those mile repeats at track again soon ;)kevinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559816553719100747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-41118897703671184222010-03-07T16:54:59.428+00:002010-03-07T16:54:59.428+00:00Good run under the circumstances. I figured someth...Good run under the circumstances. I figured something happened when I first saw the time. Congrats to aidrian and pat too. See you.briceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06537061506035169437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-15385127990971766702010-03-07T14:02:21.640+00:002010-03-07T14:02:21.640+00:00Grellan 3:10:00 is not too shabby under the circum...Grellan 3:10:00 is not too shabby under the circumstances I'd rather have that in your case then 3 hour s and 8 seconds!!!!<br /><br />It is worse to come so close and not get there. You are close enough that you don't have to worry that its possible so relax and go at it again.Samurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-50223376258822150772010-03-07T13:49:43.973+00:002010-03-07T13:49:43.973+00:00It hurts I know, but there is nothing for that sor...It hurts I know, but there is nothing for that sort of thing. Even though you didn't want to quit you should have. There is always another race and you are young enough to know not have to worry that you didn't get what you wanted today.<br /><br />Lucky you did pull the plug before you hurt yourself. Use this and kepp at it. When I went 3 hour and eight seconds I felt like shit but that helped me to train up and smash the sub 3 the next time.<br /><br />Take a breath and go again!!<br /><br />Well done todaySamurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.com