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That card game sounds odd. And watch out for those ladies in your reading group: you might not get out alive. Bad luck on your golf game, but there were some good bits. As for the trousers, how frustrating. I've always found M&S stuff fits pretty well, not that I bother much these days to update my wardrobe.
Broadwater parkrun today, about 35 miles from home. Really lovely drive there, beautiful countryside and almost no traffic.
The run was a bit disappointing at 22.23. But it's a tricky, if scenic, course with twists and turns and a pretty uneven terrain. My time got me 14th in a field of 151, a category win and the 2nd best WAVA of the day, behind a very good VW65.
Had a nice wander around Godalming which look like a charming (if expensive to live in) little town. Light traffic on the way home too.
This afternoon I'm off to see my local footie team that I've been following for 60 years! They are already promoted and next season will be playing in the highest league of their history. So today's match will be a celebration.
Hope the players aren't hungover!
Its done it again, I was on my last sentence and the whole lot vanished. I think this laptop must be haunted.
I've read all your posts, but I'm not going to rewrite mine again.
I did a solo 5 x 800 metres with 1.30 recoveries yesterday on the gravel track in the forest. I felt a twinge in my right knee, near the end of the first effort, so I ran the second more cautiously. It seemed ok, so I upped the pace for the last 3. I'm not running today as a precaution.
Aquarius, oh what a rotten way to spend your Easter. Poor Steve has my sympathy as there are few things more miserable than a toothache. Best of luck for a successful intervention.
Mrs JB did run the same course as me and found it as tricky as me.
My football team won 5 nil.
No run today but a long session in a park with my 3 grandchildren was just as tiring. No A&E transpired this time.
When one of my sons got home he found a young adder in his garden!
JB - the 2nd week of the month is always a bit busy socially as there are several u3a groups that meet. I agree - that card game was a bit odd - but as mentioned, it was good fun. I don't bother upgrading my wardrobe very often either but have been having a bit of a de-clutter/refresh lately. Shame the Broadwater PR result wasn't what you had hoped. An enjoyable footie match in prospect I see with promotion guaranteed (have read on further and seen they won 5-0). Glad to hear there were no injuries this time when seeing your grandkids
HS - oh dear, more problems with posts disappearing I see
Aquarius - after losing at golf, no doubt caused by lack of practise, I am going to investigate again the senior's section at my local club as playing more regularly ought to improve things. Re book club, two ladies missed it as they weren't well and seeing cryptic messages about it, were keen to find out what had gone on. I've found before that the M&S sizing can be a bit hit & miss so I'll pop back on Tue and try on the next size up. Sorry to hear Steve has developed an abscess as well as having covid - he's really not having a good time is he. And boo to the resulting late night after having to go to the hospital.
My foot is still a bit sore after the ramble/golf/lawn-mowing so I've been bare-footed all day to avoid any more pressure on it. My pet theory is still it's the golf shoes causing the problems as I've been able to wear my walking boots for years without any problems. I shall have to have another look online before heading to American Golf (planning/hoping I can go on Tue).
A quiet day today - I cooked us a Sunday roast (lamb naturally) and having cleared up afterwards and then had a cup of tea and a leisurely read of my book, I now find it's 5pm. Where has the day gone!
Mel, hope that foot isn't giving you too much grief.
Aquarius, thanks, the twinge doesn't seem to be much of a problem, and a rest day yesterday was certainly beneficial. I ran this morning, and details are below.
I'm sorry to hear that Steve is having such an awful time. That abscess sounds really painful, and these things always seem to crop up at weekends or Bank Holidays, when services are almost non existent.
JB, the knee seems to be behaving itself, and as I mentioned above, taking a rest day yesterday, has been beneficial.
Good to hear that your local footie team had such a convincing win. That session in the park with your 3 Grandchildren must have been very tiring.
That must have been a bit scary for your son, finding a young adder in the garden. Was he able to pick it up and let it loose?
3 miles in 20.28 is an excellent time!
WtnMel, I'm another male that doesn't upgrade his wardrobe very often. I'm lucky in that my daughter and sister always buy me tops for my birthday and Christmas. I think that they believe they have better dress sense than me.😁
Thanks, as I've mentioned above, the twinge in the knee doesn't seem to be a problem.
Sorry to hear that your foot is still a bit sore, and that you attribute it to be your golf shoes.
The days and months seem to simply fly by these days. I still believe that the older we are, the quicker the time goes.
This morning was a tough multi terrain run with the Monday Group. It comprised the two Sarah's, Andy and myself. This was the first Monday that Andy had been able to run with us, since he started back at work full time again. We ran 7.65 and it was a mixture of walking and running. It wasn't intentional Jeff Gallowaying, but necessary to walk through the ploughed fields, water, and dry but rutted and potholed mud trails. I'm now holding my breath and pressing "post comment."
That sounds like challenging terrain to run on. If the knee coped with that then it must be on the mend.
As for the Adder, the advice is to leave them alone as if they find their way into your garden they'll also find their way out again.
Thinking about doing a club session tonight I've not done one for 5 weeks since the hamstring 'went'
during one.
We've got my son's dog to look after for a few days while they escape to Seville. Lots of walking, then.
If you do attend the club session this evening, don't "over do it."
Good luck with the dog 🐕 🚶♂️walking.
JB - well done re the 3ml run. The left foot seems to have settled down again. Hope the planned club run goes okay.
HS - I'm sure your sister and daughter think they have better dress sense than you - but seriously, what's wrong with a string vest and knotted handkerchief on your head?
I had a successful(ish) trip into town this morning. I went to American Golf and found some trainer-type golf shoes I liked that seemed more flexible than my current ones. Unfortunately, they didn't have the size that I wanted. They'll order them in for me to try on and if they aren't right they can return them. This will be less hassle and quicker than me ordering them online and having to then return them. I should get a text in a day or two when they've arrived in store. I had more success with the bank and M&S. The queue was not too bad at LLoyds. And I was able to find two pairs of trousers to replace the ones I got that were too small. I tried the new ones on and thought they fitted okay. But Margaret will no doubt want a fashion show and will give her final verdict as to whether they're okay or not
Right - enough computer-ing. As I'm out golfing tomorrow I'm heading into the garden to cut the hedge and earn some brownie points in my favour to spend against being on the golf course for 4 hours tomorrow
I heard Carol Kirkwood telling a rude anecdote on BBC Breakfast this morning. She was meeting some of the Sandringham WI ladies (it was to do with the platinum jubilee) and was telling them of an occasion years ago when weather presenters had to use stick-on symbols on weather maps. Apparently, there was fog forecast and the presenter noticed the F had slipped down the map so apologised for the F in fog
HS, it's lovely having the dig around and yesterday MrsJB put in 20k of steps walking her. But I did hear a cautionary story from a pal yesterday. His daughter has got one of these huge dogs and the poor creature somehow damaged one of his tendons. The vet's bill was £7k, and my mate picked up the tab. Wow.
Well, my club night was going well. I was given my club vest which is a first for me after 40 odd years of serious running. Also the workout of 6x3 minutes fast with jogs of 90 seconds in between was going well until.......
Slight hammy tweak the 6th rep. Not too bad but something I could do without.
BTW a male Scottish 65+ runner has just broken the world record and got under 35 mins. Blimey!
WtnMel, Oh yes, I remember the string vests and hankies on the head. Do you remember when Ron Hill "invented" string vests for running? They were very popular for a while.
I hope that when the golf shoes arrive they are suitable. Fingers crossed that Margaret gives the ok to your new trousers🤞 I presume that they aren't flairs🤣
Good luck with the gardening, and hope todays golf goes well.
I saw Carol Kirkwood doing that interview and mentioning the F dropping off Fog. I remember when it happened all those years ago. It was Michael Fish doing the Weather Forecast. I remember a song back in those days "John Kettley was a weather man, and so was Michael Fish and Wincey Willis" It was quite catchy.
JB, I think we are all admirers of CK.
I think you meant having a dog around was lovely.
That's good, attaining a club vest after all those years. Sorry to hear that you incurred a slight hammy tweak on the last rep, and hope it doesn't cause any problems. I presume that world record by a 65 year old was for the 10k? I expect he was wearing the latest "magic shoes" I got an email from Sweatshop yesterday advertising the Nike model Air Flyes and they were £270.
A lovely sunny morning today, and I did an interval session on grass with Mike. It comprised 5 x 100 and 200 metres with 30 second recoveries, and 4 x 400 metres with 60 second recoveries.
I've got an appointment tomorrow morning with the nurse for my toe. My previous appointment was cancelled because she had Covid. It seems to be much better, so hopefully that will be the final appointment.
I was twiddling the tuner on my DAB radio after doing a scan, and came across BBC Radio 6 Music. It's quite good, and plays a variety of music. The News on the hour and half hour is also very good.
I think prices of the fancy dan running shoes are dropping and might even be around the £100 mark.
Generally running must be one of the cheapest sporting hobbies around, althoughthe cost of entering most events has gone a bit crazy.
I'm a Radio 4, 5 and LBC fan. Ever since we bought a smart TV I also watch a load of sporty stuff on You Tube.
Hamstring still problematic. That's twice it's gone on club nights. A pattern is emerging!
Did some nasty pull ups, dips and press ups with the weighted vest yesterday. Might go on the rower today.....as well as a long walk with the 'dig'.
JB, I remember a common saying in my youth, "Dig it Dad!" Very with it at the time!
I agree that entry fees for races are a bit over the top nowadays. That could be one reason why parkruns are so popular, being free.
Sorry to hear that your hamstring is still causing problems. Perhaps you are putting too much effort into the club session. I did the same soon after joining my present club, by trying to keep up with "the fast group!"
I dig walking the dog 🐕 😎
It's a lovely sunny morning, typical when I'm not running. It won't do any harm though, after yesterday's tough interval session.
Still thinking of a parkrun attempt tomorrow. Will give myself a fitness test before doing so.
Weather not quite so glorious here.
We take the dog back today and will miss her!
JB - I wouldn't say I'm a fan of Carol K exactly .. but I do remember the 'fuss' in some quarters (well, The Mail anyway) when pictures of her in a bikini emerged. Glad to hear the club night went well. But sorry to hear about the hamstring tweak.
HS - I do remember the Ron Hill style-ee string vests. I've not had time to let Margaret see the new trousers yet - not flares but they are a straight cut and slightly 'slim' if anything which makes me want her to cast her eyes on them. I also remember the "John Kettley" song. Well done re the interval session and glad to hear the foot is much better. Must admit - I've never searched out 6 Music but I've heard good reports. Dig vs. dog .. is JB Officer Crabtree in disguise? (Allo Allo). Careful at that club session and don't overdo it.
I was very busy yesterday afternoon finishing off my treasurer's reports for Sunday's AGM. I had to 'massage' the layout and the notes to get it to fit on 2 sides of A4 so that I don't waste too much paper and ink when I print out 25 copies.
I only managed to cut the laurel hedge at the end of the garden before the garden waste bin was full so I'll have continue with the other bits of hedge next week.
I've had a text to let me know my new golf trainers have arrived so I'll try and get to AG after lunch to try them on and see if they fit okay.
Golf went better this week and I 'almost' beat Alan under the new 'rules' of 'total victory' he seems to have implemented!
JB, that's right, it was on that very track, 5 years ago, that I tore the menisci in my right knee. It was hard to believe how quickly those years had passed.
Good luck with tomorrows parkrun.
WtnMel, I used to like watching Allo, Allo. "I vill say this only vunce."
Well done for finishing off the Treasurer's Report for Sunday's AGM, and cutting the laurel hedge.
I hope your new golf trainers fitted ok ,and that you were pleased with them.
Good to hear that your golf went better, but I'm afraid that I don't understand the jargon, as I've never been a follower of golf.
The club grass track session went really well, but I must admit that I was a bit apprehensive at first, being that it was on that very track that I incurred my injury 5 years ago. The session started with a few drills, and 3 jogs round the track to warm up. We then set off for 5 x 3 minutes hard, with 90 seconds walk recoveries. I ran all the laps with Sarah F, and we were challenging each other. The 5th effort was the quickest, and we managed to overtake some runners, that had overtaken us, in earlier efforts. I wasn't too happy with the track at first, as it was a bit uneven and very hard underfoot. I was thinking that the jarring might affect my knee, but I soon adapted. Sounds like The Borg, "you will be assimilated!"
HS, really lovely photo. Good track session.
Aqua, you and Steve are really under the cosh right now. Hope things look up for you soon.
Silly bugger here tried the parkrun although not flat out. Hamstring went after 1k meaning I had to walk back as 300 runners filed past me.
Not good. Will be out for 2 weeks min. My own fault.
A woman won the parkrun today. First time ever on our course and a course record. No man was within 250 metres of her! Brilliant run.
I might be a bit quiet in the next couple of weeks while I lick my wounds. Not easy to do this with a hamstring!!
Aquarius, I'm very sorry to hear that you now have Covid too. You and Steve are really suffering now, which is ironic, as you both seem to have been getting fitter and faster. Hope you are both clear very soon!
JB, glad you liked the photo, it's a shame the sun spoilt it as you can't see Sarah very well.
Sorry to hear that your hamstring "went" after 1k in the parkrun. It's awful having to stop and walk back whilst the others were still running. It happened to me a few years ago at the local parkrun, when I was a regular. I wasn't injured at all, but after lap 1, of 4, I just ran out of steam, and was reduced to a slow jog. I decided to pack it in, as runners who I always finished ahead of were asking me if I was ok. I've no idea why it happened, but I suppose it was just one of those things 😕
Amazing that a woman finished first in your parkrun, and a course record to boot. I hope the hamstring soon behaves, but don't test it too soon.
This morning, I did another track session, this time on the 800 metre gravel track in the forest. I ran with Mike, and we did 5 x 800 metres with 90 seconds recoveries. Each lap was quicker than the previous one, which is what we had intended.
I'm attaching the stats of the session.
I jumped on my bike today and did a hill that I find quite testing. I then and, on a whim, ran back down it and up again.
It wasn't the most clever thing to do but I was testing a hypothesis. My hamstrings have always tweaked when I'm running fast on flat surfaces, almost as if I'm over stretching them. But running slowly on hills I have a tiny stride pattern.
And I got away with it. The hill is 17% in places so there was no way I was going to run fast up it!
That's odd, running up hills as a cure for sore hamstrings. 17% sure is a steep hill.
This morning my legs were really heavy, after Thursday and yesterday's track work. I ran a very steady road 10k with Sarah H. We got caught up with the triathlon which was on at the same time. Last year, I was running solo, and joined in for the last mile. No way was I tempted this year, although the opportunity didn't arise, as they were running in the opposite direction.
A rather tough 7.3 miles multi terrain run this morning with the Monday Group. It was warm and sunny, and the mud had hardened, making the terrain quite tricky. We had to walk in places where the ground was potholed and rutted. We didn't see any other runners, or dog walkers.
When I'm injured I tend to do rather nutty things. It's a kind of over compensation. So yesterday I had a go at a well known crossfit routine: 300 squats, 200 press ups and 100 pull ups. This took me 20 mins 41 seconds which funnily enough is just about the same as my 5k season's best.
It cheered me up anyway!