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Morning,just. Today's lyrics: lt's late in the evening. Hope a run tomorrow Time for bed now. Back later.
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Morning.
Will try the yak tracks out on Grace's morning walk, may need them tomorrow but a thaw due tomorrow afternoon leaving a nice New Years Day hopefully.
What: something in the gym
Why: conditions underfoot outside aren't conducive
Last hard: not falling over
Last rest: 28/12
Lyrics - yes.
Off out now
Back later
Morning!
Lyrics: no
You've been missed Birks!
What: 5k or so this evening
Why: did I mention that I only need 4.76k to reach 2014k in 2014?
A bit milder here today.
What: about to jump in the pool for some aqua jogging
Why: hiked for 2 hours up a mountain yesterday, some non impact stuff will be good
Last hard: parkrun on Sat
Lyrics: yes
LMH please stay upright
Panicking about my race on sunday now. My aim is to finish, but 30 hilly km is a loooong way...
Have a good one all
The yak tracks are ace emzap - highly recommend them as a means of staying upright in the snow/ice. How about approaching the 30k a bit like an ultra, keep the pace steady on the flat, walk the ups and enjoy the downs?
Feels colder here this morning Alehouse. Enjoy meeting your target.
Working later birks?
milder here now
what: maybe run this evening
why: no badminton this week
last rest: 27th
last hard: learning oldest daughter (+BF) understandably cannot face more travelling to come back to Orkney for NY following her 37h at Chambéry airport
Lyrics: no
hiya
what - lunchtime miles
why - can't make club run tonight
last rest - saturday
last hard - Sunday
Lyric yesterday was New Order's "Ceremony"
heavy rain and 34-40mph winds forecast for Thursday and Friday
Lyrics yes.
Training no. Sore throat.
I've just ordered a set of cycling rollers. This could mean booking a slot in A&E.
That's brave Blisters!
Shame OH.
Managed a two armed backstroke this morning and a sort of one and a half arm front crawl, not pretty but definite progress. Off to physio this afternoon.
Afternoon all,
I have just gone through 1900 miles for the year with todays run and also noted that I have secured my highest milage since May and still have a 10m to do tomorrow.
3 x 1K at 5k pace and then 5 x 200m fast... not the heaviest of sessions, but it has made me feel good, so I am happy....
Hope you feel better soon Blisters.
OH thats some harsh weather..... white out here with frost... was -3 on the track at 11am...
Take care
Alehouse - there was a time when I thought your goal of 2014K was out of reach but you've done well to get there - impressive!
Surely time for a wee rest when the goal is met?
Wasnt going to train today but found out the club were doing a session at 11 this morning - went along and joined in but never completed it. It was on frozen grass and my heel was giving me a bit of bother. Still, did 6 miles inc 10 x 1 min fast so something decent anyway. That's me finished for the year at 2020 miles.
Lyrics, yes I think so.
Don: there were quite a number of times when I felt my target was out of reach! Won't be resting so much as backing off quite a bit. I have run over 10k on 18 of the last 22 days, out of necessity so the legs deserve something easier. Will be looking to gradually change my training, with the emphasis on gradually!
I can't remember whether we have discussed orthotics! The guy who operated on me plus two high level physios (in sport) blame the orthotics for the Achilles problem: they keep your feet in the same position so end up having a repetitive strain. They are not in favour of treadmill running for the same reason, although it is OK in moderation or as a last resort! Hope Mrs Don is enjoying hers!
Interesting Ale, when I had my achilles issues a few years back I was told by the A&E specialist (who just happented to be well into all things achilles) advised me to avoid orthotics but use heel raisers instead.... that was close to 3 / 4 years ago now and have had very little issues since.... heel raisers are also a lot cheaper than orthotics....
PS looking forwardsa to seeing that final 5k going up on the board later, you have dpone very well to achieve your target, well done.
Pool run was good.
LMH think I'll take your advice, though the run is 7 km up, 7 km down (then repeat) so perhaps will run/walk up the hills rather than just walk. Did some of that on my longer runs and it seemed to work ok.
Off for a BBQ now but it's so windy I think the meat may fly away...
I have heel raisers, too, RFJ! As recommended by the surgeon (he has operated on a number of UK athletes and other sports' people and is the guy that the GB team use in the north-west).
I would have been pleased to get near the target! So am delighted that I will exceed it. The last three months have been about progressive consistent consistency! A couple of hiccups on the way, e.g. chest infections, but have largely managed to keep niggles under control
Hello guys and Girls. Nearly 2015 so what is everyones target for next year?
My goals are pretty simple in order of expected completion. 95kg, 1.4* Half marathon, 4.10 marathon, Sub12 Ironman, 500 hours training by year end .
All relatively achievable especially if I get the first target nailed.
What- 30 mins fartlek, 2500m swim D+D
Why- Training plan said to!
Last hard-Xmas day
Last rest-23rd
This cold has dented my charge to the end of the year bike wise as common sense has me ride off road and less instead of on road and I have been running more.
What: 10 miles run d&d
20 or so on the cross bike over and around the local forest d&d
Intervals PM
Why: Ice sucks on a main road and it is damn cold
Last hard: Sunday
Last rest: 15th Nov
Lyrics: No
Cold, or more accurately compacted ice and snow, are definitely interfering with play at this end too Gobi.
Physio was pleased with progress in regard to range of movement but keeps telling me that it's early days - it's coming up to five months!!!! Fortunately she was quite adamant that running was not the cause of my increased pain levels and positively encouraged me to keep doing so.
Targets for next year chunky? I really don't know. I'd love that sub 3.15 marathon and sub 1.30 half but I'm not sure I can get my fitness/speed back in time for a crack at it at VLM though I'm also planning on running CPH again next year so can either try to peak for VLM or use it as a last long training run for CPH. Have my first six hour race (which should have been this year) and would hope to do well there.
Need to decide whether to continue with my 'run as much as I can without breaking' approach or whether to try something more structured, trouble is I usually break when I attempt speed work and am unable to hit race paces in training. With having had over three months out this year and maybe requiring another operation 'run as much as you can and see where that gets you' may be the sensible option.
Evening everyone, good to see you all after yet another hiatus from me.
2014 has been a lazy year for me with the odd 5k lunchtime run dotted here and there. I let my new job, Masters study, family life, plus some other family-related things take over completely. All valid things and something had to give. I've come to the realisation that I need to focus on myself a little bit. So, I'm getting back on the horse, so to speak.
My plans for next year are to complete Velothon Wales (120km) and then Ocean Lava 70.3 six weeks later. I will then be concentrating on writing up my Thesis so haven't planned anything after 1 Aug but I'm hoping that I will enter the Cardiff Half Marathon in the October and aim for a new PB. Need to think about that one...
What: 1hr turbo d&d
Why: Base training - first time on bike this year - intention was to start on 5 Jan as away for a few days now but I took delivery of my new Garmin today! So, I officially get 31 weeks training for the 70.3.
Last hard: Today
Last rest: 2014
Lyrics: familiar but not sure
Looks like some good work going on in here by you guys...I'm looking forward to joining back in and catching up on what you are all doing.
Heel raisers it is!! If you guys are getting advice not to use orthotics, then that's good enough for me! I shall purchase some asap. Thanks
Howdy
What: 1.hr 30 swim
Why: sore legs and training!
Don- I am so anti orthotics its ridiculous. suffered my whole childhood with them and the first time I am pain and injury free is without and actually with as minimal support as possible.
xx love you all my running buddies!
I quite like that number so I'll probably stick there until 2015
Well done AH on 2014 in 2014
Evening!
Great to see you Alex! Stick around! Consistent consistency please! I have to say that I have always found that short runs are a big help when under pressure e.g. exams, deadlines to meet. Best way to break the day up.
In the 60s and early 70s nearly all shoes were minimalist: nobody had invented cushioning! It may be just an old guy remembering the "good old days" but there seemed to be far fewer injuries. I had years of wearing clumpy cushioned trainers after that, and for many years with orthotics...and always seemed to be injured. I have now gone back to the lighter shoes and by and large this seems to be working. Some of you will know BR and PRF and it works for them, too.
Mission 2014 was completed around 7 pm. Looking forward to 2015!