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JB - like Aquarius, I was pleased to see the putative ESL has lost all six English clubs. Personally, although they've now changed their mind, I think the Premier League should boot them out and the FA should make them join a lower league for collectively being money-grabbing dickheads. That would hit them where it hurts - in their pockets.
Aquarius - I phoned the garage a short while ago and they said to pop up there (they're only 400yds up the road from us). One of the guys took a look, removed some dust and muck from part of the braking mechanism (whatever it is that allows the brakes to operate on and off) and took it for a test drive and said it seems okay now. Time will tell - but at least there was nothing mechanical wrong, which was my first thought. Like your grand-daughter, I like the coloured balls and have some red, pink and purple ones along with the white (and off-white) ones. But I don't use the coloured ones if there's any water hazards nearby for fear of losing them. My friend Alan is fine at DIY - he just needs a 'prod' to do jobs sometime .. and (whisper) he's probably busy playing golf instead of working. After struggling to fit my own hose reel I'm not going to volunteer to do his diy for him. Our back garden is about 30 metres long and 12 metres wide. Well done re your easy run - I guess a path on an old railway track would be good for a time trial - but would no doubt be popular with others. It's a long time since I've been out at 6:30am but I did enjoy the peace and quiet of being out and about that early.
WtnMel, good luck with your golf match with Alan on Friday. Hopefully your new grip will pay dividends.
Thanks, Mondays run was one where everything seemed to fall into place. It doesn't happen very often.
I hope Margaret soon feels 100% again. Which jab did she have? I had the AstraZeneca.
Good that the garage mechanic has had a look at your braking mechanism, and that it seems ok now.
Aquarius, that's interesting that your Granddaughter played golf in her PE lesson. A bit different from when I was in the Infants School.
Thanks, the ground was rock hard for Mondays run, and a lot of the trails are now clay, having been churned up by the wheels of the tree loggers lorries. I prefer the mud, but it hasn't rained for some while, and non forecast for the immediate future. I meant to say that the fog was a peasouper Monday morning, and didn't start to clear until after we had started; the sun then broke through🌞
Well done for your early morning 3 mile run. The majority of our runs start at 8.30am, and we see very few people in the forest at that time. I hope you enjoyed yesterdays 4 mile walk, and are able to suss out a suitable course for Fridays time trial.
This mornings hill reps session went well, and was tougher than it looked in the training schedule.
Glad that the ex policeman has been found guilty on all 3 charges, and hopefully, this will be the beginning of a complete overhaul of the American policing system. I suppose he will appeal, and drag it out for months. When he is imprisoned, I imagine he will have to be in solitary confinement, otherwise he would be battered by the other prisoners, who might kneel on his neck.
Mel, tree roots = nightmares! ESL is dead and buried (for now?). The digging is fun - up to a point. I know there are many folk who spend whole days at allotments but this is for social reasons as much as anything. Some of the plots are immaculate and put ours to shame. I've got a feeling that your garden fits into this category!
HS, you are nearly crossing that 70% WAVA threshold again!. I'm sure if we put you on our prom, you would smash it. (The 70%, not the prom!) As for my bike, it's not a racer but a rather smart hybrid that my sons got me for my 60th birthday. It's a cracking bike and not much slower than a racer (or 'road bike' as they are now called). I did a few duathlons when I was 61 (run-bike-run) and loved them. So many potholes these days would disincline me from anything speedy.
I walked along the prom today and one of my age group rivals came running past. I had to be physically restrained from chasing him! Talking of which I think the Achilles is getting better and might be able to do something gentle later this week. However, I'm very keen not to lose my reputation as a nutter so I can report that I'm getting bored with 'standard' press-up and pull ups and now wear a 20lb vest for them. This is not easy but I can knock out 10 x10 press ups and 7x5 pull ups. If only I could train the grandchildren to hang on to my shoulders while I'm doing them, it would be even more fun!
Seriously (believe it or not), I am quite goal oriented and there's a specific cross-fit event that I'm training for. However, it's an 'event' only ever held in the USA, so I'm unlikely ever to actually do it - other than virtually. And it's so obscure that hardly anyone in the UK has ever heard of it, yet alone done it. (It was mentioned in the Runners World magazine once and that's where I got the idea.)
JB, yes, the 5 mile forest course was very hilly, and hard and rutted underfoot. I'm sure that I would be able to run a quicker time on road.
I've never done a duathlon, and unfortunately, never will now, as I'm too nervous to cycle on the roads nowadays.
You have the same competitive streak as me, as I'm always tempted to try and catch any runners that have overtaken me.
Press ups and pull ups wearing a 20 lb vest is very hard core. I can imagine, once your Achilles is ok, you attempting a 5k run wearing the vest😀
I've noticed on strava, some of our runners are doing cross fit sessions.
I hope your Achilles passed its test today.
I had a well needed haircut this morning, and my hairdresser told me that she had had a nasty fall on the ice 8 weeks ago and has only just started running again.
I had intended to have a rest day today, but it was such a lovely morning that I couldn't resist getting into my kit when I got home, and going for an easy pace 10k road run.
HS - I think Margaret had the Astra Zeneca jab .. she wasn't feeling quite so washed out today. Fingers crossed for the brakes and the squealing on my car .. it didn't make any noise when I drove today so fingers crossed that continues. Well done re that hill rep session. I was pleased to see that Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges of murdering George Floyd - whether that translates into the whole US police system being overhauled remains to be seen. Not at all surprised to hear with the good weather, you couldn't resist an easy run on your rest day
JB - the tree root at the end of the garden has been there for years. When we moved in I made tentative attempts to uncover the extent of it that needs to be removed and have since filed it under 'too difficult' until I've nothing better to do. Our garden is far from immaculate - we just try and keep the grass and weeds under control. I have taken on looking after the raspberries as my 'pet project' since I tidied up the bed and moved some of them back into line. I'm keen to keep them well watered so we get lots of nice juicy fruits. I have some 'cultivated' brambles on that spare plot at the end of the garden which I train up against the fence and will also keep them well watered and looked after. That way, there will be plenty of fruit at the end of the season for Margaret to make jam with. Had to chuckle at you needing to be restrained when your rival ran past you on the prom
I cut the lawns today - they hadn't actually grown that much but as it was garden waste day tomorrow, it seemed daft not to.
I popped along to the driving range earlier for some practise - thankfully I only hit a few 'duffers' so I need today's practise to convert into a good round tomorrow when I'm playing Alan.
I was pleased to see that (so far) none of the local cats have decided the new seed beds where I've planted the wild flowers makes an ideal toilet!
Our allotment will never live up to the standard of some. Today we have booked a session (as you have to book, these days) at the local dump to get rid of some rubbish. By comparison with the allotment, the garden is very low maintenance, The lawn could do with a mow, though. These days we are happier seeing the bees on the daisies than looking at an immaculate lawn.
Sorry to hear of Margaret's reaction to the AZ jab. Hope it's only short-term.
HS, that fall sounds very nasty. We should at least be clear of ice for the next 6+ months (4 months tops, for Aquarius!). And the nice weather does tempt you out to do extra runs. I love this time of year.
Well, the Achilles didn't like my little run yesterday and even being the thread's nutter I wouldn't venture out now for a 5K let alone one with the weighted vest on. I did do a longer workout last night with the thing on. I was doing sets of press-ups but found getting up between sets was actually harder than doing the exercise itself! So I simply remained slumped on the floor, like a beached whale. For the record, I'm up to 15x10 press ups and 15x15 squats in under20 minutes. It's the pull-ups that do me in. I need to get up to 20 sets of each. Nobody knows why.
Interesting to hear from HS that runners are using X-fit. The real X-fit nutters are all built like tanks and tend to look like school bullies on steroids (including the women). Running isn't their strongest suit. If I turned up to an event, I'd get sand kicked in my face. (And the men might bully me even more!)
It sounds as if the problems with the brakes and squealing on your car have been sorted out now.
I doubt very much whether there will be much change in the US police system. It seems that racism is bred into them, and stretches way back to the slave trade.
You will find it tough, I believe, when you resume running again. It's surprising how quickly we lose our fitness, especially as we age.
I remember a couple of years ago, or perhaps more, you allowed your grass to grow "wild." during the summer.
I've found that whenever I do any digging, the cats believe its a new toilet for them.
Good luck with todays golf match with Alan.
JB, that fall was very bad and I think broke some tendons. I suppose I was lucky as she doesn't live all that far away from me, and I never slipped. This was probably because I kept off the road and pavements as much as possible, and ran mostly in the forest.
It makes sense for you not to attempt another 5k until your Achilles sorts itself out.
I hope you don't do yourself "a mischief" with all your x -fix exercises. As a matter of interest, those that I have noted doing the exercises, are not built like tanks, but are quite slim. I suspect that they might be trying to put weight on.
Today is a rest day and tomorrow is another 5k. Sarah has joked that my new hair cut should help me to run quicker🏃♂️🤣
JB - I played golf, including putting, better yesterday (see below). I do find I enjoy gardening more these days - it's nice to put the work in and enjoy the results later in the year. I haven't been to our local recycling centre since last year but assume you still have to book ahead. Our garage is a mess - as we've only been able to dump stuff in there for a while - so I really must get on with sorting out stuff and then book a slot. Margaret has recovered from her 2nd jab now. Sorry to hear your achilles complained about your little run.
HS - there was some slight squealing from the car when I braked as I drove to golf yesterday. But the sound stops after I stop braking so I'll ignore it for now. I'm not looking forward to how unfit I'm going to feel when (or if!) I'm able to start running again.
We have a 5' tall 18" diameter metal 'thing' (pergola?) for growing climbers up - I retrieved it from the shed yesterday but do you suppose I could find the nuts & bolts? (which I would have expected to have attached to the frame but they were nowhere to be seen!). I can see I shall have to pop along to the diy shop for some replacements.
I didn't win at golf yesterday but Alan only won by 3 shots, which is an improvement on previous rounds. He beat me by 4 shots over the first 9 but I beat him by 1 over the second 9 holes. Definitely getting there - and my putting was (mostly) much better than in previous weeks.
Anyway congratulations on improving your game so much, particularly the putting, and hopefully it'll be a win the next time.
WtnMel, glad to hear that Margaret has recovered from her second jab now.
Hopefully the problem with the squealy brakes is sorting itself out.
I hope that you can find nuts and bolts to fit your metal climber thing.
Sorry that you didn't win at golf, but good that you are definitely improving. Hopefully you will win the next match.
Aquarius, yes my hairdresser did say that her fall was very painful, and needed 8 weeks rest before trying to run again. She is definitely feeling lack of fitness after such a long lay off. She is still finding it a bit painful, having to stand up whilst cutting hair.
Sarah was right that my haircut would make me run faster, but only 2 minutes quicker than last week, as that was the 2nd slowest that we had run since starting the Saturday 5k's.
Your time trial does seem to have been a bit of a "pigs ear!" It's a shame that your watch didn't show the appropriate instructions at the right times. I'm impressed though that you were able to programme it, even though it didn't produce the required results. Good that your tempo run went better, although again, the data wasn't very helpful. I'm wondering what app you are using to produce all this data. Mine is all on Garmin Connect, but that comes up with contradictory data. For example yesterdays 5k, which I ran as hard as possible, came up "as a recovery run," which was the last thing it was. I tend to ignore most of the data it comes up with, as it is all calculated on algorithms. Good luck with next weeks training sessions, and hopefully the data will be more beneficial.
Today is a rest day and tomorrow we are doing a forest half marathon which involves navigating round a number of check points. This is similar to the earlier challenge, which had different check points, with the object being doing it in the shortest distance and quickest time. I've studied the course and check points on an OS map, and have hopefully planned the best course which I have inputted into my phone and watch. With a bit of luck, we won't get lost, and running further than necessary.
Good news that your haircut "shaved off" 2 minutes from your time last week.
Your HM tomorrow sounds challenging, but also interesting, well done for getting the course planned and input onto your watch. I hope it goes well for you.
Mel, well done on the golf. You are closing the gap (gulf?).
Aquarius, all the messing about sounds so frustrating. Well done for your patience, a virtue I was born without, (One among many!) I wish you hadn't mentioned the diet. I've put on a couple of pounds. How's yours going?
HS, fabulous weather for a run. I wish I could join you. That event sounds like a great combo of physical and brain training. Looking forward to hearing how you get on.
Well. I know and understand that your kids let you down. Bur surely not your grandchildren? Read on.........
Today I went to the Junior Parkrun. I was going to pretend I was 10 (some of them are quite big) and go for the win, but I just thought I'd cheer on Lily, 5, on her debut. She came last andI had to tell her that this was totally unacceptable. SHE DIDN'T EVEN SPRINT TO THE LINE. Of course I've disinherited her. Next week, an improvement please, Lily my young lady, or there will be consequences!
Actually it was a very sweet event with lots of parents and volunteers cheering them on. Who knows? One of those little 'uns might turn out to be an Olympian. It might even be Li......
Aquarius - still no 'presents' from any cats on the new seed beds of wild flowers. But Margaret has chopped up some orange peel and liberally spread it around on them to persuade the cats to go elsewhere (if the garlic and chilli powder aren't already enough of a turn-off for them). I saw a slightly strange looking route on Strava from you but hadn't sussed that was you doing circuits of a running track. Sorry to hear about the confusing instructions for your time trial - my only experience of anything like that was setting up a session on Garmin Connect many years ago and downloading it to my Forerunner 305 .. but I've not tried doing anything similar for many years. I'm never used to be sure either what a 'tempo' pace run was supposed to be compared to my 'easy' pace. I liked the reference to HS having 'shaved off' two minutes after having his hair cut .. pun-tastic mate
HS - at golf, I sometimes think my friend Alan is "The man with two brains" as he can easily calculate our stableford scores on the fly. I've probably mentioned I struggle to get my head around or respective handicaps and how that affects the stableford points we score. He emailed me with yet another explanation - suffice to say, I'm still just as confused. Good luck with that forest HM which it sounds like you have planned out with military precision - makes me remember the military rule of 7 P's (poor prior preparation and planning leads to p**s poor performance)
JB - sounds like good progress with those weighted pull-ups & squats. Sometimes it feels like a chasm between mine and Alan's golf prowess. I may have mentioned I'm seriously considering joining my local golf club so I can attend the Wednesday 'roll up' sessions for seniors and get more practise (based on the premise that the more you practise at anything, the luckier you get). I presume you told Lily she let herself down, she let you down, she let the whole family down ...
Don't think I mentioned I had a text this past week inviting me to book my 2nd jab - I'm having it on Thu afternoon. I didn't have any side-effects last time which I hope will be the case this time as on Fri we're driving to Tring (2 hr drive). My Aunt's ashes are being interred and after a short service, my cousin has booked a couple of tables at a nearby Beefeater restaurant. Just 12 of us will be there - not quite the family get-together I think any of us had in mind but nonetheless, it will be nice to see everyone face-to-face for the first time in months. We'd normally stay over at the nearby Premier Inn (because we have time to spare and we can). But obviously, I'll have the 2hr drive back afterwards. At least it will still be light - I hate driving in the dark.
I was able to find the bolts I needed for the 'pergola' I mentioned. I've assembled it all and it's waiting at the end of the garden until we're ready to plant the climber.
I've not been getting out for any brisk walks lately and was doing them, along with the strengthening exercises, with a view to having another go at a walk/run in a week's time. It's easy to 'potter' each day and the exercise never happens, so I've decided to do what I was doing in the early days of the first lockdown last year. I'm planning to set the alarm for 5:45am tomorrow with a view to being out walking from 6:30am and getting the walk over and done with before I decide to get on with something else! Wish me luck - as I've not been getting up until 7:30-8:00am for quite a few months.
Early days but have just had a zoom meeting with my swim club committee with a view to re-starting our swim sessions on 23rd Mar. They would be limited numbers and lane-swimming only - so not the 'normal' sessions we would run - but the first stage is we'll canvas the membership to see how many are interested.
a) get out first ball - and then have a week or more until the next opportunity when
b) the next game might be rained off anyway!
That's a very decent pace for a walk I'm sure it does all sorts of good things for your fitness. Plus there's little chance of injury.
That, with your possible return to swimming (and not to mention the golf), should all add up to a pretty impressive fitness routine.
I had a longish walk today to meet an old friend who I've not seen for a while. When I got home I noticed the Achilles (again). If walking (slowly and along flat terrain) has this effect, then I'm a long way off running.
Some time ago I mentioned my resignation from a voluntary, independent role with my local council. It seems that this has triggered a little bit of interest with the press and I was 'interviewed' today. Not sure what, if anything, will emerge from this.
I'm sure it won't make the national news headlines!
Back on the rower which is no fun but doesn't irritate the Achilles.
Aquarius - it's too easy to get out of the habit of stretching or exercising regularly. Getting the walking done prior to breakfast definitely gives me a good feeling. Well done for getting out for your 4ml SS run. I think that 16:06 mile was the fastest I've ever managed - the woman who was featured in the article I read about (the 'WalkActive' website) can walk at 4.4mph which I just looked up, and that's equivalent to 13:38mm pace! We tried one of those electronic cat scarers once but they never seemed to work.
JB - I think I'm slightly worried if I join the local golf club I'll be playing against much better opposition. But then they may all be old codgers and they 'hack' their way around the course like I do sometimes. I know that's where the handicapping system comes into it's own so I think I need to pop down to the golf club and speak to someone to find out more about how the seniors section works and the standard of play before committing myself. I'm pretty sure they have a monthly direct debit option so at least I won't be having to make a large outlay before I get to see if I'll really enjoy belonging to the club. Sorry to hear your achilles was causing you aggro again - but I seem to recall Dr Aquarius prescribing rest? Interesting to hear your resignation has prompted some interest from the local press - hopefully that will make you the hero of the piece rather than the villian!
I dragged myself out of bed again this morning at 6:30am and did 3.6mls before breakfast. I remembered to ask Margaret to get some new batteries for my hrm so was able to wear that today for the first time for a while. It was interesting to see my heart rate figures for a brisk walk (avg 102 - max 118).
Did a digging shift on the allotment today. Nice to get a bit of a sense of achievement. Then walked the 3 miles home - considerably slower than you, I suspect. The weather is due to change over the next few days.
Aquarius, thanks for explaining the Garmin training plans. I wasn't aware that it had the ability to do this.
The Hardly a Half challenge went well thank you, and I'll detail it below.
I see from your latest post that you are still getting to grips with the Garmin training plans. I hope you are able to sort the data out. Hope todays Pilates went well, and I hope you enjoy tomorrows easy pace 3 miler.
I've just noticed that you and Steve will soon be having your second jabs. I hope they go well with no after effects.
JB well done for the pull ups and squats, I think you are training for the World's Strongest Man🏃♂️😁
What a shame that Lilly came last in the junior park run. I'm sure that she will do better in future runs.
Sorry to hear that your Achilles is "still playing up," meaning that you are unable to run at present.
I see that the local press have taken an interest in your resignation. I doubt whether this will make the headlines, as our dodgy PM is hogging them, and likely to for some time yet. Even the Tory Daily Mail has been having a go at him.
Best of luck with the rower.
WtnMel, I haven't really got a clue about golf, with all the technical terms, let alone handicaps etc. Pitch and putt is my limit.
I'm sure joining your local golf club will help you to improve. You are bound to pick up some tips from the other players.
I hope your second jab on Thursday goes well, and that you don't have any after effects.
Sorry to hear about your Aunt, but I suppose meeting up with other members of the family will be nice.
Well done for the improvement in your walking pace. You could possibly become a race walker!
I hope you are successful in getting the swimming sessions started again.
Your heart rate readings from your brisk walk seem to be very healthy.
Thank you all for wishing me luck in yesterdays challenge which went really well. The actual distance was 13.74 miles. There were 5 of us and we all enjoyed the run. It was bright and sunny, but with a very cold wind. The terrain was rock hard, and the course was very hilly, and rutted underfoot. There was very little mud, so we were glad that we hadn't decided to wear trail shoes. The navigation went well, and we didn't deviate from the plotted route. We took a photo at all the check points, and I will post one tomorrow.
I hope I haven't missed any points from your posts, but there was a lot to catch up with.
One other bit of news. I've been getting a bit frustrated with my current Huawei mobile because of a lack of memory - and there's the ever-present wondering how much data is finding it's way back to China. I originally got it with a monthly contract with Vodafone but had been on a sim-only contract with them for a few months. Anyway, I saw a reasonable deal with Vodafone for a Samsung phone so today, I ordered an upgrade. Margaret also has a Huawei phone and has also been frustrated with it. But she's had the additional problem of a poor mobile signal (she's with O2). She doesn't like change at the best of times and doesn't like the 'hassle' she thinks it will cause switching over. But when she compared her current contract cost with the one I signed up to - and wanting a more reliable mobile signal - I managed to persuade her the hassle wouldn't be as great as she thought. In fact, when she rang O2 to cancel her existing contract, it was much easier than she feared, especially getting the PAC code so she can get her number ported across. So she has also ordered the same Samsung phone as me and they should both arrive tomorrow. So I know what I'll be busy doing for the next few days (mostly, downloading apps on the new phone and transferring files and contacts).
Mel, I love the concept of handicapping but I do hear that there are some 'bandits' out there who rig their handicap? One of the best funeral speeches I ever heard was from the son-in-law of a guy I worked with. He came up with some wonderful anecdotes about the deceased's golf handicap and how his ball would sometimes take a mysteriously 'short' journey to the green! It was all done with affection and humour and went down very well. (A bit like the guy's putting I suspect!)
Well the journalist came round today and set up all the kit for a interview.............and the heavens opened. So we had to quickly pack up his very expensive equipment and deferred until tomorrow.
Having note the comments about our PM above I must say I watched PMQs with growing incredulity. He raged so much that it reminded me of the quote about 'protesting too much'.
Back on the nutter exercises today. Won't bore you with the details. Mrs JB joined in yesterday and knocked out 300 squats in under 10 minutes wearing my 20lb vest! Even more remarkable she did them in 6 sets of 50 at a time. She is a formidable lady.
WtnMel, our posts crossed.
I hope by swinging your arms, it helps to increase your walking pace.
My previous phone was an Huawei which was excellent, but I got rid of it as I was so frustrated with the problems syncing it with Garmin Connect, Strava and fetcheveryone. At the time though, there wasn't the concern about data being fed back to China.
My present phone is a galaxy S8, which I have had for just over 2 years. I've been with O2 for several years and get a very strong signal. I can even get a signal in most areas of the forest.
Today was a Kenyan Hills session in the forest. I haven't done that one for quite a while, so I enjoyed it.
As promised, I attach a photo taken at one of the checkpoints during Mondays Hardly a Half challenge.
JB - I've not come across any 'bandits' .. probably because I only ever play with Alan. But I'm sure there are some players who keep their handicap high on purpose. One reason why I've never have (and don't intend to) played golf for money. Oh dear re the journalist interview getting rained off. I normally see PMQ's in the "Week In Westminster" programme on a Monday .. but not at all surprised to hear Boris protesting and raging at people pointing out his lying and asking 'difficult' questions. I'm impressed with Mrs JB's squat-ability.
HS - as you'll see below, using my arms this morning improved my pace. I must confess, I'd forgotten all about not being able to sync my Huawei with Garmin Connect and Strava. With a more up-to-date phone and more space available, I'll have try downloading both apps and see if they work with the Samsung. I really hope Margaret is happy with her new Vodafone sim - I've promised her the signal is much better than O2. If she's not happy, I'll be in BIG trouble and probably get beaten up
I walked again this morning despite the rain (polishes halo). Whether or not it was using the arms more, I managed the 2nd mile at 16:00mm pace. As I'm playing golf tomorrow morning and driving to/from Tring on Fri (4 hrs driving), that will be it for walking until the weekend.
Our new mobiles were delivered mid-morning. After charging mine up, I've spent the day off and on installing the apps I've got on the old phone and then making sure they're set up the way I want. Samsung made it very easy to transfer data/files/photos/messages etc. as they have software called "Smart Switch" which you install on old/new phones and it then transfers the data via the wireless connection. I was going to see about moving my sim card and SD card to the new phone but the Android operating system has just decided it needs to update so after a short intermission, I'll continue
Of course, once I've got my new mobile set up and running, I have to do it all over again with Margaret's phone - but will be more up to speed on how to setup apps and/or change various settings. Then next week, Margaret's number should be ported across from O2.
JB, our posts crossed. I watched PM's Question Time, or Captain Sleaze, as Starmer called him, and he didn't answer a single question, but then, he never does. He was indeed, red with rage and anger, and in my opinion, that is what people do when they are guilty, and trying to change the subject. He is the king of waffle and bluster, which I suppose he learned at Eton.
I'm very impressed with Mrs JB's number of squats, wearing a 20lb vest.
I've added one of the photos from Mondays Hardly a Half challenge in my previous post.
WtnMel, I'm glad to see that swinging your arms has improved your walking pace.
I hope that Margaret will be pleased with her new Vodaphone sim. I'd hate to think of you being beaten up🤣 It is odd, but Vodaphone seems to be the worse provider in the New Forest region. People are always complaining on Facebook.
This morning was a nice easy pace road run, but the pace was quicker than I expected from the effort I was putting in. Hopefully it means that I am getting fitter. I'm ignoring the remarks that Garmin Connect comes up with after my runs. For example, Saturdays 5k , Mondays 13.74 miler and Wednesdays Kenyan Hills, were all classed as recovery runs. Todays run was correct , as it was a recovery run , but it was contradictory as it advised that it was harder than my usual runs.🤬
Mel, I now see you as our resident IT hardware guru! The walking is coming on well. I did a 4/5 mile dawdle today, some of it pushing my bike to the repairer (taking advantage of the £50 'fix your bike' token) and am totally shattered.
Well the reporter came back yesterday and we did about 1 hours filming. Most of it was the interview but as it was in my garden he wanted to film me doing a bit of digging! Mrs JB thought this was hilarious as
a) I hardly ever do any digging in the garden and
b) the soil is like iron and the fork almost bounced off it!
I now await the finished package. Most of my meanderings will end up on the cutting room floor. Funnily enough I found it very stressful - and this is someone who earned a living by giving 2 hour lectures to up to 400 students. But there's something about having a camera and mic pointing at you that is very intimidating and I got awfully tongue-tied.
No career in the media for me!
JB, a Kenyan Hills session is one where a number of cones, usually 6, are spaced out up a hill equal distance apart. The aim is to run hard up to each cone and jog down, increasing the pace up to each cone and down, and the fastest effort up to the 6th come and jog down. That consists of one set. The aim is to do 5 sets, but it depends on the fitness of the partakers.
I find walking to be more tiring than running.
I'm sure that I would find an hour of filming to be stressful, especially if I struggled to answer some of the questions.
I've just remembered, back in 2017, I and another club runner were interviewed by the ITV before the start of the Southampton Marathon. It was shown on the ITV News, but heavily edited.
I am 10k short of 200k for the month and was tempted to get out and run it this morning. I'm more sensible these days though, and decided that a rest day, which is usual on a Friday, would be more beneficial.