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Friday 2nd January 2015
Lyrics:
When I wake up in the mornin' light
Well, I got another session on the rollers yesterday, they are a really useful tool for an interrupted session. So I made bread at the same time. First bosh was 13 minutes, second was 18 minutes. Bizarrely I finished in complete control, slowed down and leaned to my left (towards the very solid work bench). Only to fall onto the car bonnet. I may have to think this one out.
Chesty cold is still heavy, but I can manage this light exercise.
Respect for Donaldo for planning a whole year without alcohol. I'll admit to you guys that I currently struggle to achieve 5 days without, and the holidays have been somewhat fuelled...This explains my weight issue. Perhaps a 5/2 alcohol free diet would be good.
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Morning.
Blisters - I usually only drink on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at most. It's not that I drink a lot, a glass of red is usually enough for me, but I found I was habitually having a glass with my dinner rather than having a drink because I wanted one. I like your multitasking. Hope the car bonnet and you are none the worse.
Do you think you'll miss the booze Donaldo?
How much are you hoping to raise Alex? Is there a personal connection to the charity? I do find that raising funds for Macmillan at VLM each year helps get me out of the door when the weather's bad - though that may mean on the treadie.
What: short and easy
Why: easy is what I do
Last hard: not being able to do
Last rest: 28/12
Lyrics - yes.
Morning!
Lyrics: think so. Was going to start the thread with some Neil Sedaka lyrics given that I am 16 today. Reversed.
What: a gentle half hour off road
Why: easy few days. Will just run how I feel.
Last hard: was fitting lots of ks in during December
Last rest: Aug 2nd
What: 6 miles running d&d
bike ride
Why: it is quite normal
Last hard: yesterday in Welsh Wales
Last rest: NYE
Lyrics: No
Morning all
LMH - Re: drinks, I intend that to be my limit from now on - Weekends only. We were exactly the same, having a wine or beer in the evenings. Only one or two, but too frequently and out of habit. We've done it before, so can do again. It does mean that I look forward to it on the weekend though! So I fall into Blisters's camp.
There is a personal connection to the charity. My nephew was diagnosed with Cancer in the middle of last year at 5 months old. He has had surgery and just finished his Chemo before Christmas. All signs are positive at the moment and we have fingers crossed for the all clear next week. The charity have been absolutely brilliant with my sister and I think that it would have been infinitely more difficult without their support and knowledge. Hoping to raise whatever I can, but I must raise £350 for the velothon as I have a sponsored place through them. By doing the two events, I am hoping that people will bump up their contributions...especially as I am so out of shape at the moment!
Gobi - 27 years is impressive. As you say though, there is a point where anything becomes normal - training, not drinking, healthy diet etc. I can imagine that the beginning was the hardest!
Alehouse - Happy birthday! You've earned your easy few days!
What: something - stretching/core at minimum or easy 5k run
Why: Base building but not rushing
Last hard: Yesterdays wind making the rain feel like pins in my face
Last rest: 2014
Lyrics: Yes
I went nearly 6 months without booze in 2012 and intended to never drink again - but that never quite worked. I think there will be times when I will miss it, like birthdays or celebrations or date-nights but to be honest, we get on better as a couple when we are sober!! I think that, because I know that I won't drink till at least Jan 1 2016, it just won't be a factor for the year. Kudos to Gobi for not drinking at all!
Weight: now this is a bigger problem. I haven't been training well for a month and of course, my eating and drinking habits haven't changed. I've put on 10 pounds in December - and I bet it will take more than a month to shift that!!! Really annoyed at myself but the lack of booze now will help when I try to lose it.
Lyrics, yes!
Alehouse - Happy Birthday!!
What: 2015 mojo yet to surface
Why: gale force sleet and hail
last rest: yesterday
last hard: finding mojo!
lyrics: no
Birthday lunch with middle daughter may brighten up day.
Alcohol not a big issue for me - although I like a drink I can often go a month without a drink and not notice it.
Happy birthday Alehouse!
Morning again!
OH: was thinking how windy you might be finding it when I was almost blown to a standstill on the banks this morning! Is it your daughter's birthday, also?
What: 7.16k off road. Blustery. An inadvertent fartlek!
Why: what we do!
Annual weigh in shortly!
Hiya,
Having gone from drinking every day until I was about 30, usually to excess, I'm an infrequent drinker these days. I still enjoy a few beers with mates / wife / family if the occasion presents itself, but don't tie myself to weekends only or once a week, life is too unpredictable. Sometimes it can be 3 or 4 times a week and then nothing for a month.
Hardly drank this holiday period, but if we'd had a house full or been out at a party, it would have been different!
Simply put though, a decent ale tastes miles better than soft drinks!
Wabo - still in shock from the footy?
Ale - happy birthday
lyric- believe so
what - easy couple of miles + stretching
why - recovery, county xc tomorrow
last rest - last year
last hard - yesterday's long run
Yesterday lyrics: New Year's Day by U2.
Working later.
Today's lyrics: Yup
Catch up
So...a disappointing 10 stone 3. Obviously put a little on over the festive period.
Aim is to get down to under 9 stone 7. Was that at 50.
9 stone 2 at 40.
8 stone 7 at 30.8 stone 2 at my lightest as an adult to make the bantamweight division for weightlifting.
Dustin: the whole of the football world is in shock after yesterday's result, not just Wabo!
Happy Birthday Alehouse!
I don't mind not drinking at all but I do enjoy the ones I have.
Wow Donaldo - 10lbs in a month! I thought I was doing badly with my 5kg in three months. Whilst still 5kg above racing weight I managed to lose a little over the festive period and now have 3kg to go before I'm at a comfortable winter weight - though of course I'd like to be rid of it all by VLM.
Glad to hear that your nephew is doing well Alex, I'm sure you'll make your £350 comfortably.
Hope you have a nice lunch OH.
Hiya all.
happy birthday alehouse.
I have been tee total, as of NYE, 5 years now. Don't miss it in the slightest and the sligth desire I have to taste beer is dealt with with erdinger alchohol free beer.
what- 5 miles nice and easy D+D then a 1 hour swim at lunch before I go into work.
why- following my training plans orders!
last hard- xmas day
last rest- 23rd dec
Fortunately for her, daughter's BF enjoys cooking. January 2 is a lousy day for birhday in Scotland.
January 2nd has always been a lousy day for a birthday, OH! Not as bad now I am older!
Hi All
Been awhile since I posted here, but I need some motivation to keep up the training through the new year. Nice to see some of the same people still here.
What : 6M recovery AM, 8M PM
Why : Marathon yesterday and base
Last Hard : 31/12/14
Last Rest :30/12/14
Good to see you again Joe! How many marathons is that now?
70 & 71 at the Liverbird Double
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So how many are planned for 2015, Joe?!
You guys with your massive numbers of marathons are amazing! I'm only at 3 and that seems enough. 70 and 71 is just insane!
Alot , I have a plan but will keep it to myself for the moment to see how feasible it is.
Say hi when you next meet Plodding Hippo. I gather that she's on 300+ now, and goodness only knows how many Shades has done.
That's good training the day after a marathon, (or was it a double?).
I'm feeling pleased with myself for achieving 6.6 miles run this afternoon. The cough/lurgy appears to be dissipating. I've only had 2 paracetamol first thing this morning, nothing since. For the past few days I was absolutely maxed and counting the hours until the next dose.
HRM confirmed that I was in the comfort zone 8:20m/m at 131avHR.
Alcohol, is as and when, some weks it may me 2-3 drinks, sometimes it can be months... have not been excessive since 2003
Rest day and Massage today, Hants XC Chapms tomorrow
Happy Birthday Ale
Good to see you posting in here Joe
Take care
7.2 miles in just over 53 mins today - cold wind out there but the sun was shining for most of it.
Evening all
What: 9-11pm work
Why: because I have to!
Lyrics- Nope
my mate is picking me up tomorrow (saving the walk into work). SO hopefully I can sneak in a run before my next long shift.
hmmmm I have found that I have been drinking more and more alcohol since starting to work. Port is delicious.... A bit afraid to weigh myself yet!! I reckon I have put on a few just due to non exercise and rotten shifts!
Snowboarding soon though
. My first France trip and first time i will see proper snow!
Lyrics: a one hit wonder from 1976. "Jeans" by David Dundas (apparently). Picked up and used for about 15 years as a tune for a whole series of adverts. It still seems fresh today.
With tomorrow's forecast I've set the bike up on the turbo in the man cave. The wife has left me a stack of 4 towels. FOUR! It looks like I'll need an extra DVD!