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This was our 3rd 20 miler in 3 weeks - Gloucester 20 in 3.18 - Ashby 20 in 3.26 - and today in 3.41
What a truely inspiring day it has been, we had a road race, a bit of cross country and swim athon all in one
We awoke to gale force wind and terrential rain, we drove down to Beds in it - we kept our routine to normal, We were NOT going to change our routine because of a drop of rain .
we knew it was going to be a gruelling run, so i prepared myself for the very worst, my mental tactics was set for the race from hell !! - we set off , i could feel the weight in Phillip from the out set - the wind pushed us back, we gently took on the severe undulations
We swam right through the middle of any floods, after all it's only a drop of water !
It was all going together very nicely, once the large loop was over, i felt good, though it was a battle from start to finish - -we actually enjoyed the front runners passing us from 8 miles onwards
then came the finish around the field- i'll be damned if that was going to beat us, we finished in grand style and proud of it
it was so very challenging, BUT also so very refreshing, i can only describe it as a truely remarkable day to remember - The rain never ever bothered me, NOR did the puddles
i felt so very proud, it has re- kindled my mental strategy, by not going for a fast time, but just having fun
my greatful THANKS goes to BEDFORD Harriers, for the super magnificant job that they did, standing there in all that weather they never once got miserable - the race was organised to absolute perfection
they to my mind did themselves and all of us proud
I hope all of you had a good day just like we did,
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Thankyou all
Mick, Phil & Mrs Mick
do you all mind me saying and being honest
awaiting the results of the Jane Tomlinson awards, the ceremony is early April, that i do know - i am just so anxious ,excited, and uneasy
i cannot remember the last time i felt like this, certainly not over the build up to a marathon i know -
i am eating JUST ! , drinking fine, sleeping ok, I DON'T need laxative
i know full well we could finish up 5th spot , bloddy hell it is hell
I'm already with my dinner suit, pink tie, etc
and if ( just suppose IF ) we do win this proud inspiring award, how i willl cope with it, it'll be in RW the lot
i'm just trying to relax
it's been an anxious few days !!
Hope you are all well
Hi Gang
It's a rather nice day here - i've slept well
I've made life a little easier yesterday by putting a key safe by our door for the care people to get in
dinner siut, Dark PINK shirt, and light PINK tie all at the ready
LMAO
Yes Stump
LOL LMAO
there ends another day, i'll be glad when this week is over full stop
this week has been full of challenges
but once again, a nights sleep should sort it
Today has been alright really
i'm a little more relaxed today
but i had a good night's sleep last night, and i'm off to bed shortly
hope you are all well
Congratulations Mick, yours and Phils Letters published in the Daily Mail today.
Friday has been a tester somewhat - Philip is irritable cos he's frustrated and day centre is off for easter, so routine is out
Mrs Mick is sadly grossly ittitable as she's been in the most severe pain for 8 or 9 days now
the only time she's seems free of pain is when she's asleep
i feel so very helpless, i do all i can , BUT you CANNOT take pain away
She say's at times she wants to die, - can you really blame her !!
i cannot
Mick
You have the strength. One day at a time, mate. Set yourself easily achieved targets, and don't expect to achieve all of them. Knocking one activity off the list counts as a success.
Hi guys
it's not until you have a Sunday of NO racing, and don't manage to get out training that you realise just how much you love the sport and miss it
it like part of your life is missing, it's like your oxygen has been switched off, ok, i've or we've kept busy doing stuff - but myself and Mrs Mick have agree that NONE of us are going out today at all
Mrs Mick now has her own thread on Fetch, so no doubt she say hi when she's ready and well enough
She may well start one on RW,
whether we Win JT awards or be one of top 5, i'll be glad when they say who it is - i do know one thing, i won't know where to put myself !!
Today is there first i've posted in a week almost
i actually have'nt even had my computor on for 4 days at all
i'm in the grip of most dejectable depression - feeling mentally sick and unwell, got to a point i don't even care anymore
last week the 23rd March, with no races on really took it's toll
Have'nt felt like this for a while
Tomorrow we are in the Hogweed Hilly HM - it's our first run in 2 weeks, there are several races on tomorrow, easy-ish HM etc, but our last 3 runs have been rather gruelling 3 x 20 milers in 3 weeks, which made us most happy - so i purposely chose this gruellingly hilly HM challenge. it's a small race about 250 strong so i'm told, and very rural , which will suit me just fine
i need this ( and not a flat course ) not for Phillip, but for ME ,to regain any doubts i may have in my mind, to best of my knowledge my fitness and running stamina is in top condition
in life in reality, i feel low, depressed, dejected,mentally sick and unwell, there is NO getting away from the fact, just wishing someone or something could end it all
Phillip being home for easter has taken it's toll - Mrs Mick has'nt been brilliant, because of her situation and constant pain, she never stops moaning and all in all, it's just physcologically all taken it's toll
Then the /forum/smilies/confused_smiley.gif[/img]howGlossaryDefinition('FLM');]FLM, it's all but here upon us - and once again, we are officially sidelined - but this time NOT SO !!
this time it's my time, they want to intervene, OK, fine ...
And of course the JT Awards are closing in ,the winner to be announced in just a few days - but even on that , i've lost all interest
For people with NO children, they would'nt understand - and for people with children they still may not understand
my agony of him, the child i cherish, the child, that little boy, i'd do anything for ...
Phillip is going on 20, and i'll be 50 in a few weeks, like i have told you all in the past, you only know the Mr Mick the nice guy - i have never lied to any of you from the begining
I've had 4 for days now, some of my most depressing times, not wanting to talk, or post for fear of some bloody silly threads that have got out of hand, I have not even had my computor switched on
for fear of posting on my /forum/smilies/confused_smiley.gif[/img]howGlossaryDefinition('FLM');]FLM thread and some one giving me some bloody daft negative advise, which right now, i don't need
I am hoping that tomorrow's HM helps my attitude in this depth of helpless mental turmoil
I keep seeing US, going into the awards ceremony WINNER or last top 5, But still as the bridesmaid, knowing full well, - there they are, but they still can 't run /forum/smilies/confused_smiley.gif[/img]howGlossaryDefinition('FLM');]FLM, the big one where they could have partied, or just blew it away
NO training or preperation needed, just on the day, just go do it
i feel so helpless - so very gutted, very much on collision course for could'nt care less, i'm not even sure i want to care .. Phil's done ok by us, he's older now , there isn't a lot more i can do
Mick
Sorry I did not see you at Hogweed Hilly Half yesterday, I hope you are ok.
I know we have similar situations looking after a disabled child, but realise that your life has been so much harder - my ongoing respect for you continues.
Good luck with your future efforts and I hope to be racing again beside you very soon.
Hello fellow runners
I'm quielty on the mend
i had my 3 piece suit on the other night, trying it out - FOR JT awards and my coming 50 th Birthday
it's a blackish siut, with pinkish design inside jacket, and pink mottled waist coat and tie
i have to say, it looks just fab
i felt smart, looked smart, and felt i've done myself proud - i 've done my family proud also and ( YES ) i'm saying it myself
Anyone out side of running who looks at me now-a-days - i just think, well, your a 9-5 ish er ?
i don't get much break, and if you can do what i do 24 / 7 / 365, then you can comment, plus, they know absolutely nothing about me at all
And i'm going to hold my head up and be proud - i might well feel depressed, but i can be proud
hoping your all ok
Hi MicknPhil
Any idea when we can expect the results? Will they announce them before the night or do you find out when you get there?
Mick - I'm a 9-5 ish-er, and I couldn't do what you do, but I'm still going to comment...........
I think you are bloody marvellous!
You have every right to be proud - I feel proud to sort of virtually "know" you, although we've never met.
(and I think your suit sounds well smart)
Cheers Nessie- you've left me a bit tearful there - so nice of you though !!
Hi Graeme
That's what i'm on edge about - i don't even know myself !
hi mick,
when is the ceremony?
and i echo what nessie said
Hi RD
I do know the answer to that one- but cannot reveal it, until they have , but i can tell you it'll be all over after FLM - not that we are officially in it
i'm very nervous, which for me is very unusual -
May i thank you all for helping me through my dark days of desperation and sheer hell
you have all been a tower of strength to me,
odd isn't it, i can advise some or most on how to physically and or mentally concquer the demons of the marathon or HM - but cannot always beat my sad depression
I feel pretty good physically and mentally ( for running ), but my day to day tribulations at home can really get me down
when i am running, whether it be plodding along or at race pace, i feel so free, i feel like a bird hovering so very majestically in the sky
I do so just thrive on the great out-doors
of course, as we always say - tomorrow is another day
i have no fears of any of our future races, being the distance or pace, or hot or cold, or hills or anything at all
But i doubt realistically there be any pb's left for us, but that does'nt matter, i find accepting it all much easier to handle - rather than trying to kid myself - no it's not negative , it's pure and simple mental tactics
For those of you who are running /forum/smilies/confused_smiley.gif[/img]howGlossaryDefinition('FLM');]FLM next week, we sincerely wish you well - go and achive your dreams !!
hoping you are all well
I have just finshed momping about doing what i have to do
I feel a bit more like it now, just nervy over next week,
We are looking forward to London marathon, wether we manage to run some of it or not - it really is quite a super day out
so, what can i tel lyou all - not a lot !
Glad today is a better day your an inspiration to so many of us.
Mick you Tower of Strength
How's that calf muscle? It sounded a bit like a tear to me. If you are planning on doing some running in a week or so, at least have some rest first. Meanwhile, on family issues, just remember how much your Phillip adores you. I'm not sure whether I've met your dear wife, but she has every reason to be proud of you.
BTW The new suit sounds great, I think that you will enjoy the opportunity to wear it.
Easy?
I guess that you have plans to support at FLM in some form or other. I don't know where, I don't know when, but I do expect that I'll see you. If it's not on the crowded streets, then maybe on the ITN news or the BBC mass coverage.
Hi fellow fit ones !!
i'm pretty much back on track now, The JT awards will be all over by weekend of /forum/smilies/confused_smiley.gif[/img]howGlossaryDefinition('FLM');]FLM, and after /forum/smilies/confused_smiley.gif[/img]howGlossaryDefinition('FLM');]FLM what ever i do, i can then relax
I feel pretty good really considering everything - i should'nt complain really as i know full well, i can run most distances at any time, by virtually clicking my finger as it where
Phillip is happy and well as always - which is good
Mrs Mick, she's a little better, she's on the way through a good few days
So, it's just plod through it all really ahh
Great to hear you're back on track after a tough week. I've been reading your threads on here and fetch and you seem to have been pretty low this last week.
I'd guess it's always a little tougher for you at this time of the year with the FLM coming up and not being allowed to compete. At least it'll all be over for another year in just over a weeks time.
Do you have a list of the upcoming races you're entering? It was nice to meet you both at the Clowne Half Marathon last year and It'd be good to meet you both again.
Regards
Graeme.
Hi all-
Mick n Phil had a lovely quiet 50 minutes on the track tonight at Stratford AC
it was cool, very fresh, and breezy, there were a fair few there
they knew about this weeks JT awards and wished us well
it's been good today - hoping for a few more days like it