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Wed 27th June 2007
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birkmyre: I think Chris' lyrics were from Psalm 100, but I'm not sure what translation - the NKJ has it as "Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands". But I assume he was wondering if you'll still be running at 100!
I wonder how old the oldest marathon runner is?
clink: The Little Woody is a spin-off event of The Big Woody which is a long course triathlon, in the Forest of Dean, Sept 1st. So the Big Woody is Iron-Man distance, but the Little Woody, which I'm gonna do, is (only!!) 1.2mile swim, 56mile bike, 13.1mile run, ie: half an IM distance.
So, I have 2 months to train!! Wish me luck!!!
i will have a think about what else....
go to marathon-photos.com, then click photo archive at the top of the page, then select ironman austria from the 2006 drop down list. you might have to wait a while but it does work.
it will give you a selection of about 5 photos and one of them is someone just exiting the water - you can see the marshalls pulling people out behind him.
SE Kent Summer Road Relays last night for me, these were held at a new venue in Fowlmead park, just outside Deal.
Once again injuries meant I had to compromise the team selection and call runners who were still far from 100% fit! Team ended up 4th on the day, not as good as I had hoped but should secure us 3rd in the championship.
Myself? felt a little flat, but managed to work quiet hard around the course, had a bad patch mid-race, then pushed hard on the last part, managed a strong sprint finish to hand over to our 4th leg runner, the course was 2.25miles approx my time 12:17secs.
What:
am: 6-miles easy already done, 6:55mm achieved, felt good so the pace was nice, quiet undulating route, this was my best time on route for 12-months!
Why:
Aerobic endurance
Not running tonight, but talking to my coach on the phone, before he leaves with my czech girlie training partner for Prague as its the Czech champs this weekend!
Also going to my 2nd claim club, there is a special event taking place tonight, so do not want to miss that!
What : woodland 5 race 2, Crowthorne (Bracknell)
Why: muddy hills, May's time to beat, first hard effort since the South Downs....
Try to read back, looks like I've a scooby report to digest...
Clink - how are you getting on with P&D? I'm following a plan in their other book and it has done me well so far - I have got RRFSR and it is a good read - some useful training tips in their I think - good luck with the race!
Scooby - Fantastic Report - really enjoyed it - good work.. and well done in the race too!
DD - Not a chance!...... yet.......
SiT - everything crosssed for you and your scan
Stickless - Fantastic work by your son - I've been involved with the 3 peaks by land (walk/run and drive between) and that is tough, goodness knows how hard it is by sea!
Sportaloo - Enjoy the mountains. Very jealous!
SGQ - Wish the council would do that in my area! They're too busy chasing the kids away with the spray cans to use their own!
I had a great run last night, took it fairly easy for the first part but managed to record ave pace of 7:30 and then did my strides. Last couple of the set (of 10) were a little tough to maintain form on but then had a mile left to do home and pushed the pace to 6:20 m/m for the mile so pleased with that.
What: Xtraining/Core Work
Why: Need to get core strong
Last Hard: Last mile yesterday (I pushed the pace)
Last Rest: Sunday
Lyrics: Not a good week for me...
Happy days y'all!
FIN
Back to work.
What: 4 x 5 x 70 with Tracey
plyometrics and a 2-5 miler
Why: Taper
Last hard: Monday
Last rest: 13 days
Lyrics: yes
Birkmyre, yesterdays lyrics by U2 the section quoted is from said holy text
Enjoy the holiday Sporta and relax!!!!
MTB, welcome back
Hope the back is improving, Wabo.
Tom, given the impressive writing you've been doing for us lately, what's the next step? Links to youtube for arty b/w shortfilms?
What: 6 miles easy d&d, club run pm (usually steady 9 miles give or take)
Why: general aerobic running
Last rest: sunday
Last hard: saturday
Birkmyre, way to go!!
Sportaloo is recruiting methinks….
Mtb, great to read you are out running and I can imagine how good it felt!!
I know there is lots more to read and will try later!
did a track session last night which was 4 x 1200, splits were roughly 6.06, 5.50 (being chased I reckon) 6.11 and 6.01, paced to finish on that one!! Back was ok, it is a bit stiff and achy today but definitely getting better.
wht: cycled to work, weights d&d cycle home cross country can't wait!!
why: I do love my bike
last hard: last night
last easy: sat I think
just got up..it was nice this morning when I went to bed , but woke up to find...MORE FLIPPING RAIN..getting a bit much now isnt it . ??/
Scoobs well done really great report, you sound like your old self again...I really am in awe of how you have taken to this tri stuff... good on ya !
Wabo...great track session , glad your back is improving !!
What : club run...if its not raining too much
Why : its wednesday
Last hard : Sunday
Last rest 6 days
You're 3rd in the Championship now!
If I can go on a club run in the rain, so can you, so see you soon...
Scooby - Well done indeed
Stickless - Fantastic about your son, you must be proud
nrg-b - enjoy the party
SiT - have my fingers crossed for you
Sportaloo - enjoy your hols, sounds devine
ok
What: 4.12 miles
Why: easy run
Last Hard: ages now
Lyrics: No
oldest marathoner
sadly departed now
Fajua Singh
Not sure when his last marathon was but still incredible stuff
clink: I dropped my guard and got swamped by things. Venice is magical. I could happily live there apart from the lack of 20m training routes. I wonder what they do for the marathon?
Scoobs: Great report and marvelous result. Well done.
Melli: Hope the pain in the bum's nothing more than taper madness.
Sporta: Have a good holiday
What: nothing yet
Why: didn't get out at lunchtime as head wasn't in a running mood. Hoping to find some motivation to go out tonight.
Last Hard: Yesterday
Last Rest: Either today or 14 days
Have a good one
Sporta - snow in Joburg, what do the baboons make of that!?
What: 20 miles hilly bike ride.
Why: Crosstraining and have (foolishly?) entered a 111 miles bike ride on Sunday. Kind of a Trinidad "Fred Witton", not a race, but more of a charity and social event. If I make it it will be longest ever ride. I have 3 planned 'bail' points if the legs give out!
Last Hard: 11 days
Have a great day
FIN
<dashes off to scan the results webpage>
Although he is still quoted as being the worlds oldest marathoner...
Very impressive none the less
FIN
I shall be there tonight...weather not looking too bad at the moment ..
Pammie..great links !
Why: Getting in those miles
Last hard: Wednesday
Last rest: 17 days
Scoobs.. great report and a fine effort from you.
Simon.. fingers crossed that it may be something trivial.
Wabo.. I must love my bike too. I am taking it down the bike shop tomorrow to have some £400+ wheels fitted. I was talked into it by a cycling friend and the nice man in the shop assured me that my bike was worthy of such excess, and I would notice a difference. Still, I got rid of my car a year ago so spoiling the bike with the odd indulgence seems relatively cheap!
Run home from work tonight, 15 miles done. Mostly dry with the odd shower but had to run through about 50 metres of shin high floodwater a couple of times.
AF - re 20 mile runs in Venice. Never been to Venice, but remember the Japanese coming down to NZ to train. We have some great places to run but they seemed to even do their long runs around in circles - guess to disipline their minds. I'm sure they would then find running a marathon easy.
Haven't had much time to keep up with the thread.
No run Tuesday - 5 miles bush tracks Wednesday.
I had my first swimming lesson in 20 years tonight. I was really pleased, she said my stroke was basically really good, the thing that slows me down the most is turns, and not being very streamlined on push-offs, so she taught me to tumble-turn (how much fun is that!! Except when you forget to breathe out and end up inhaling water...) and also gave me some pointers on my pull, which is the weakest part of my stroke and some drills. But I was expecting major criticisms, so I'm really happy!
Cant wait till tomorrow now to practice all these things!
I too am struggling for time. So straight to it...
What: 6m am, 7m including a 5K road race pm
Why: general stuff am, speed session pm
Last hard: Today
Last rest: 12 days
Tonights 5K went better that expected - 17.10. Very happy bunny
Take care all.