13.1 race Sunday, clontarf, 11am

Who's doing this. Im in !!

Weekly Fartlek Session

Anybody interested in a weekly Fartlek session ??? Was thinking about early on Saturday or Sunday mornings. This speed session is ideal for marathon training and will help with your endurance. 9 miles at very slow pace with plenty of sprints and tempo running too. Any takers?????? For those not up to 9 miles yet, there is a 5 mile option .

Adidas Dublin Race Series

Right,

I'm entered for the 5 and 10 milers. Got a generic mass mail from Jim Augney saying they were running out of places (they had to close entries last year early). So if you want to do them- better enter ASAP if you haven't already.

I've already entered the big one in October, bib 359!

So who's in?

Saturday Slow run

Have to say suprised myself with this one. Nice and slow, average pace was 8.45. Felt really comfortable and although it was very hot. No breaks needed either which was a bonus.

Malahide Results

Hi All

On what was the worse morning for a long time 150 hardy runners showed up in Malahide castle for the Annual John Davis Run

Just under 200 entered the race with 80 or so showing up on the day to enter. The race was won in a great time of 16.31 by David Byrne with the first Woman Cindy Kelly home in a fantastic time of 18.55 (9^th 0verall).

I would like to thank everyone who helped taking enteries and on the course mainly, Mags & Darragh Wallnutt, Sio, Judy, Geraldine,Johanna, Sarah Duffy, Mr Duffy, Jenny & Gerry. A special mention for all of Gavin Duffy's help. Not only did he have to put up with all my phone calls he also arranged the timing clock, Starbucks coffee, the biscuits & chocolate, fruit hampers, banana's and marked the course. He then got to race coming in 7th place! Without his help this race would not have been successful.

This is a race Piranha should continue and if fact Fingal Co Co & Malahide Parks would like to see expand or more of them. I am happy to organise again next year but with anything like this the more help you get the easier it is

On behalf of the charities and myself thank you for all the support.

Johnny W.

P.S. There are some more pics posted in the media gallery.

Alan Foley Time: 19.01 Position 11th
Stephen McConkey Time: 24.51 Position 55th

Well done to Alan and an unofficial well done to Macker

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Half Marathon Training

Right, as I said in my last post, I have signed up to complete the Half Marathon. I'm a little bit nervous and believe I may have overstepped the mark this time round. I know for most of you this is only a small achievement, but for me, it might as well be the marathon.

So, what I need from you guys, is an awful lot of help. I can manage the couple of runs midweek myself, but I need some guidance for a proper training plan. I have searched across the internet and it all varies. My thinking is you guys know me best, and have a fair idea of what i can do. So, could you help and tell mewhats best for me.

Bare in mind, the furthest I have ever run is 7 miles, and that was only once. I'm still only at a 5 mile level of comfort. Anything over that and I'm struggling.

Looking forward to your wisdom.

Thanks in advance.

Steve.