Friday, 6 April 2018 - Some people like to get a train to work

Morning!

Lyrics: Some people like to get a train to work
Or take a Beemer or a Merc

Can't believe the DLR will go on strike for VLM. Shocking.

Nice 5k sans SVT, SC.  Shame the 10k was cancelled.

What: some run
Why: it's what I do
Last hard:  trying to swim yesterday ;)
Last rest: 18/3

Comments

  • Morning.

    Yesterday's lyrics - Waiting by Madonna.

    Why have they cancelled the 10k SC? Nice 5k but take it easy on that hill?

    No point in striking if no one is going to notice or care chicksta:-(

    What:          easy miles
    Why:           taper
    Last hard:   not running further to make the most of the beautiful morning yesterday
    Last rest:    6/3

    Lyrics - like them but don't know them.
    If you think you can or you think you can't you're probably right.
  • alehousealehouse ✭✭✭
    edited April 2018
    Morning!

    Lyrics: I know the tune that they are sung to but no idea who performed what I think is a parody of a well known number. 

    What: just a walk plus Achilles stretching

    Why: being careful until I have seen consultant re back on Monday evening.

    Very pleasant weather-wise yesterday; today is grey...and tomorrow the rain is supposed to return.

    Well done at the Hereford 5k SC!
    Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
  • DustinDustin ✭✭✭
    Morning all
    Great to see you back Don and with some very impressive race times & training!
    LmH - few from my club's mara group are running Boston with others doing the other Boston the following day.

    What - easy miles
    Why - tapering
    last rest - 15/12
    last hard - Tuesday
    Should have got yesterday's lyric, not sure on today's



  • Chillier here this morning but dry but we also have ran forecast for tomorrow.

    Any of your club mates looking for a comfy sub 3.20 that I can introduce P to before the start Dustin?
    If you think you can or you think you can't you're probably right.
  • Morning

    What 8.1 mile
    Why: Body she said lets go for it
    Last hard: yesterday and fighting the wind this morning
    Lyrics: I do believe so
    ALF: Always a little further
    Miles makes smiles.
    Progression
  • StrayceltStraycelt ✭✭✭
    Morning all. Severn got too high and overflowed. Significant parts of course flooded or too soggy to run on safety/damage. It happens. Still, gives me a later start to more local run although not an ideal course for me :-)
    Cool and breezy up in the valleys. Several previous convictions of London Transport threatening strike during VLM but never happened so fingers crossed.
    What: Probably a 5'ish
    Why: saving myself for parkrun tomorrow's new venue
    Last Hard: Tuesday
    Last Rest: Yesterday
    Lyrics: Yes
  • chickstachicksta ✭✭✭
    Hope you're right re. strike, SC.

    Good run there, poppy.

    LMH: Colder here too. Needed gloves and hat again. Sigh.

    ale: you're spot on with lyrics. I shall reveal more tomorrow and how I came across this song.

    What: 9 windy and chilly miles
    Why: wanted to
    Last hard: digging out that winter gear again
    Last rest: 18/3
  • Better day yesterday starting off with wake up Swim. 2.5 warm up followed by another 5 with depleted group that actually felt a bit more like running than of late.
    What: ambivalent - probabably a few more miles
    Why keen to maintain the momentum but don't want to push it too hard.
    last hard: Wednesday (yesterday felt much better)
    last rest: Last week.
    lyrics: no

    Weather looking a bit grey for next few days  :/
  • Sounds promising OH.

    The weather has caused havoc with races this year SC - I can't remember when it's been as bad. Hope you enjoy your alternative, at least the hill at the start should stop you going off too fast.

    Glad you had a good run Poppy.

    I haven't put anything away yet chicksta!
    If you think you can or you think you can't you're probably right.
  • GobiGobi ✭✭✭
    Morning

    I have been head down due to various frustrations and training hard.

    What: 6 mile run d&d and probably a small bike ride later
    Why: easy Friday
    Last hard: Wednesday
    Last rest: Friday 12th of January
    Lyrics: No

    Sorry for dropping in and out, I hope people are recovered

  • alehousealehouse ✭✭✭
    Good to see you Gobi? Race plans?
    Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
  • StrayceltStraycelt ✭✭✭
    8.5k done and dusted. HRM decided not to pair so not sure what's gine wrong. Fortunately have spare straps at home as I definitely need one for Sunday.
    Ale: definite parody. I preferred the original but OS has sympathy with this lot
  • GobiGobi ✭✭✭
    Hi Ale , how are you  ?

    I did 2 duathlons last month and had major cramping issues

    I am now strength and conditioning training plus loading a major new development stretching routine as I have 2 races at the end of April.

    Basically if I cant get off the bike and run I will have to retire which given I got a 2nd and 3rd in AG with all my issues and was devastated is a sad place to be.

    Race to compete or don't race, I'm not a completer
  • Biting brisk cold wind again today but tough 6+ miles done.
  • DonaldoDonaldo ✭✭✭
    Good running this morning folks.  

    Might try that Boston Marathon one day, LMH, seems flat and fast.

    Totally bunged up with a head cold today, trained last night with the same.  Was planning 13 miles this morning but no way.  Fast and flat 10K race this Sunday, hope I am okay for it.  One good race fair puts the pressure on for the next one!! 

    Lyrics, nope.
  • Good to hear from you Don - passed by Queen Victoria School last week and thought of you.
  • emzapemzap ✭✭✭
    Afternoon

    Thought I'd posted yesterday, but apparently didn't.

    Yesterday did 2 km after dropping back a hire car.

    What: boxfit
    Why: I'll let you know after, but I think it's good for me
    Last hard: I have a feeling this will be
    Lyrics: nope

    Handicap was great fun.  Came 11 out of 70, 25:50 according to my watch.  Times weren't measured this time due to logistical issues (it's a fun friendly thing, so no one is expecting it either).  Will be trying to do them throughout the summer if I can get to them.

    Have a lovely day all.
  • RFJRFJ ✭✭✭
    Evening all, 

    Lyrics yes.

    SC shame about the 10k 
    Good to see you back posting Don, some great race times I have seen, well done.
    Nicely done in the handicap Emz

    Day off here - so had a nice easy 13.5m run in just over 2 Hours,

    Parkrun pacing duties at 25 mins again tomorrow, then Highworth 5m on Sunday.

    Take care
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