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Hi all,
I had a good run yesterday morning - 14 miles on a new and very hilly route. It was a really nice morning and I managed to keep up a good pace despite having been to my running club's Christmas party the night before. I made a point of doing the last four miles at my PMP (although maybe it's a bit early to be doing this?), and averaged about 8:15 per mile overall, so although I haven't really started my "proper" training for the VLM yet I'm feeling in reasonable shape.
I'm still not keeping up with postings always at least a few pages behind should catch up in next few days.
Had my best week training since the stroke (10 weeks ago) 3 swims 2 turbo trainer sessions and a run all about 45mins. Will be cut back week this week as I'm just about to go into theatre for my pfo closure in the next hour.
Good to see all the talk of training plans for next year, as long as it goes well today my 30 week IM plan starts 1st feb.
I was thinking something similar but doing it backwards. I'm planning on being an 18 stone drug addict that does no exercise.....
Congratulations becs. Happy for you
ST - great to see you recovering well and had a good week.
What the hell is everyone on the wagon for in December?? Have I missed that much?! But I do like the idea of the dryathlon. Would be a tough ask. Most I've ever done is 20 days in January..about 10 years ago!
Not much to report from me. Got 5 runs in last week and coming down with a cold today
Minni - Did n't see it last night was falling asleep on the sofa, but about to watch it.
Ady - Welcome, no question is silly, don't worry about the size of the thread, I only joined last March.
Kfc - Good luck with the speedwork, some very tough sessions.
OOmpa - Very similar HM time to me and 2old should be pushing for 3:15 to 3:20 for the mara if not quicker.
Chick - Don't worry 50 miles is still very good weekly mileage.
Freemers - Very good weekend of running.
O4S - Congrats on the HM performance.
Andy - No harm in sticking some quicker miles in at the end of a run, just don't make it the whole run like Sarah.
ST - good luck with the Op.
Speaking of running slow, 10 hilly miles for me this afternoon at 7:38, I know practice what you preach but at least it was slower than last Friday's 10.
Dryathlon? I could be tempted......although I have never given up alcohol before, during my marathon training.
I like a drink or two, but I'm not a huge drinker...just a few pints a week. Would cutting it out completely make a big difference? My PB at the moment is 3:44, so to get down to 3:30, I'd be very tempted to make the sacrifice!
DD - I thought you were ill?!?!
Shady - it's like an AA club here. We all promise each other we're going on the wagon but it never lasts long.
I run for Wrexham AC and most of experience comes from the fells and the trails by would love to conquer a sub 3:30 marathon.
I would have posted sooner but I'm in the Asics target 26.2 competition and didn't want you all to think I was only here for that.
ST - good luck with the op
Hi Paul
Hi Shady
Minni......that makes me feel much better.........I talk a good 'going on the wagon', but I normally break after 2 weeks at the most.
Hi Paul, welcome to the forum....I have only just joined.....I'm not sure if you know this, but you have to read all 24,000 posts before making your 2nd post here.....well that's what they told me anyway.......have you come here to escape the nerves of the Target 26.2 forum
Hi Spoons....I'll think it'll be many, many months until I have as many forum posts as you!
Sarah - What about numpties who have stupid self inflicted sports injuries?
Minni - Whats the weather like up in Newcastle? I'm driving there and back tomorrow to visit our other office with some collegues.
My thinking exactly. I had 2 weeks rest after the Athens Marathon and last week was my first proper week back....just in time to start training proper next week.
In the past, when for (non-alcohol related) reasons out of my control I've had to miss training sessions, instead of letting them go, I've either tried to double up on another day or increase the mileage of another run - so I can get my mileage for the week completed.
Do others do this, or just let the run go and carry on?
Shady- if I could get a guarantee of smashing my pb by giving up the booze it would be a no brainer but no, it's not that simple. If you're not overindulging and it doesn't affect your training I don't think a few beers here and there make any difference at our level. Or maybe it's what I choose to believe
Well I've decided to bite the bullet and go to the track before work tomorrow to do my intervals. It will be the first... Apparently it's open from 7, I wonder if there are any other psychos using it at that time of day...
Well that was the worse netball training ive been to, cancelled at the last min so I didnt manage anything tonight in the end except a rest day!
DD free wine...is that why everyones going skiing in Jan?
Thankyou ST, all the best for your surgery, i hope it all goes well and you get back in to training quickly.
Simon now thats a tough one
it depends on if they tell me the truth or not. I use to work in Hull A&E, lots of people with stupid accidents and injuries presented there!
Hi Paul, i came on here almost straight away as even though I would love to get through to the last 5, im aiming for a sub 3:30 no matter what and thought speaking to like minded people on here would be enjoyable and helpful, which it has been, so thanks guys for making me welcome
Love the picture Zuvai! Nothing like a creative sign to raise a chuckle.
Minni a friend at work uses a similar app to monitor what she's eating and drinking. She says it's really opened her eyes as to what she's eating - she's lost nearly two stone since early summer just by sticking to a set amount of calories.
Shady if I plan ahead I usually try and run a double rather than miss a run, I'll juggle my week's session so I can do an easy run before work then speedwork on an evening.
Simon 25 miles south east of Newcastle has no snow, only seems to be higher ground around where I live affected. Icy tonight though.
I'm also in the 'little and often' camp, 3 meals plus 3 (or 4, or sometimes 5
) snacks. Snacks being something like an apple, or a couple of slices of malt loaf. I notice people at work will eat what they've brought in for lunch, and a yogurt, and a piece of fruit or crisps or whatever, all at once. I'll have the same amount of food but spread it out over the day. I don't know how people can eat breakfast at 7am then last until noon without anything to eat!
Think I'll pass on the dryathlon... I once gave up alcohol for 3 months before Edinburgh Marathon and ended up running 4:15. Clearly doesn't agree with me
Minni - a little video here to get you in the mood for the weekend!
6 mile tempo run on tired legs, but I suppose anything that hurts that much must be doing you good??!!
Forecast for tomorrow does not encourage bike riding, so might have to do a double to get to work and back
Good luck ST
AA - don't worry, I for one am allergic to wagons so any time you fall off I will be there to comfort you......................
Honestly, you and DD must be twins separated at birth.
Still got a nice big dark purple bruise about the size my size9 shoe, and a big lump.
Morning
Minni: O4S & I both believe that Toast and Maramalade is the breakfast fuel of champions so maybe we are related, though as far as I'm aware I'm a true blue Cornishman without any Irish descendents. And yes running that hard last night may not have been that sensible as the sore throat is back and I was awake coughing in the night.
Welcome to Shady and Paul, beware most of the advice on here refers to drinking and running into extremely hard objects. You better let O4S know how old you are as she is looking for a new toyboy since Darren escaped
So what to do today? Should be swim & run, not 100% convinced that sticking my head in water is a good idea, so will probably do it anyway