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So fed up with having to plug my Garmin into my PC and on an IT roll, after the scanner issue, I have finally successfully paired my phone with my Garmin again. I was reading the instructions from the Garmin manual which are completely wrong now, probably out of date I guess. Just hoping my Garmin works OK tomorrow.
Good you could use a cooler room for your Zwift, must still be a bit of a sweat fest though.
Garmin worked perfectly and updated via phone, there was another update yesterday so maybe that corrected what the previous update corrupted.
Gym later.
I don't know what is going on with me at the moment. Sometimes I get anxious about things like running downhill or crossing wide roads. Not always, and in most cases it's fine, but today I wanted to do Brockwell parkrun (train strike meant I had to stay local), got as far as the South Circular and couldn't make myself cross. It's a dual carriageway with an island in the middle and a downhill on one side which all added up to a nope in my addled brain, rather like a horse refusing to jump a ditch. Had to turn around and leg it back to Tooting parkrun, which I only just made the start of. First time this has ever happened and I'm very disappointed with myself.
I say first, but a couple of weeks ago I had a wobble crossing the wide road at the bottom of Streatham Common. I was on a walk and went halfway to the traffic island (it's one of those where it's not green for the whole crossing - you have to go half way and wait as there are multiple traffic lanes) and was starting to feel panicky while I was waiting in the middle with traffic moving on either side of me. Had to hold on to the post. Weird and horrible feeling and I don't know why it's happening as I never used to have this problem.
Anyway, Tooting parkrun was very busy and therefore congested. I wasn't going for a time but, even so, lost around 30 secs on the first mile due to the slow start (splits were 9:45/9:13/9:04, plus 8:10 pace for the finish). I don't particularly care that I was over 29 minutes as I'm still annoyed with myself for the road fail. Ugh.
Cal - that is a strange experience you had today re the road crossing. Do you feel unsafe?
Are you very sleep deprived, that could strengthen those feelings.
Maybe something to discuss with your doctor.
But you still went to a parkrun and ran.
I do think some of that may relate to a scary incident in my teens. I was on a geography field trip in the Lake District and we were scaling the side of a corrie with packed snow underfoot. I lost my foot and went sliding down a way before the last boy in the line stopped me. I often wonder what would have happened had he not.
ian bad news about the flights hope you get something sorted.
Shades glad the garmin seems to be working again, have to agree with the difference between a parkrun and a 5km even a few of my faster efforts on parkrun don’t come close to a full out 5km (I’ve only done one).
cal can understand the downhill bit (for me it’s the flat sections at panshanger I’m scared of 😉) strange about the roads, hope it doesn’t happen too often.
Rcouture great long run, putting them final miles at mp is a good mental boost, I used to alternate mp and slow miles quite often.
Woke up this morning to no water, burst pipe near Hertford, went to panshanger parkrun 3.5 mile there and a steady run in 28:28. Probably going to pack for Poland today and make sure I’ve got everything
Maybe you need a calming routine/mantra for when you have those worrying thoughts. But maybe seeking advice too if you feel it would help.
I have lost confidence in running downhill too, think it's an age thing with me plus the knee niggle/injury I had earlier in the year has added to my caution.
Robert - you're comment re the 5km is not encouraging me to run one.
Nice to have that 'out of office ' set up on your work email and you can enjoy your holiday.
Good luck with the packing, is there a long list of compulsory kit for the ultra?
I did ask earlier if Elle was going with you to Poland but I guess she's staying home to care for the cats.
And before you go, have you entered anything for the list in September? I'll be adding them to the list this coming week.
Ian - good luck for tomorrow at your half marathon.
Big G - that's a fast parkrun time. That's speedy walking from you too!
I didn't realise vets had the title Dr. I've only just discovered that dentists do too, one of the receptionists where I go always refers to my dentist as Dr, never heard that before.
If you didn't see Muir's win at Munich, worth a look, great race and cracking run from her and the Irish girl who won the silver medal. I've always like Laura Muir, quietly works hard and no drama or making excuses.
My favourite 8 mile hilly route this morning, I do have the option of going past B & Q in the first mile but that bastard seagull was there on his streetlight looking for some early morning prey. So I opted for the route through the housing estate instead as I was wearing one of my favourite running vests and didn't want to be crapped on. Was trying out the Nimbus on hills today and they were fine, they won't be my future race shoe though as they're just not quite right for a marathon. In the penultimate mile I have a very long Dartmooresque downhill and the Nimbus are lovely for downhill running, the cushioning is the whole length of the shoe and very comfortable downhill without foot sliding towards the toe box.
45 miles for the week.
Glad the shoes worked out well. They are quite a heavy shoe so not really a race shoe but should be good for easy runs.
I've really been enjoying all the champs - we've certainly benefitted from the backlog this year. There have been some lovely moments. I've mostly watched the athletics (I can't get too excited about bikes or a load of bobbing heads in a pool) but I've also really enjoyed the gymnastics and diving. I caught a bit of the competitive climbing as well and that was actually fun to watch, although rather alarming.
Rob - I visited Budapest when Interrailing as a student, way back in 1986. It was still behind the iron curtain then so everything was stupidly cheap - I imagine that has changed. But it is a beautiful city (at least Buda is...Pest not so much) and you won't regret a visit.
My Nimbus weigh 265g which is about average for a marathon shoe for me, my NB1080's are 250-259g, Brooks GTS and Guides are 260-265g, so the weight is not an issue.
Budapest marathon is lovely, really enjoyed it. Was still cheap when I went, but a few years ago, 2015. I would like to go back.
That's good that no GI or anxiety issues today.
Bit slower than I'd have liked but I found the second half quite tough.
OH with a 2.5min PB,down to 1:43 now.
Injured seagull on side of road near B&Q roundabout, heading towards Newton abbot hospital if anyone could go and help it?
Cal well done on the run, the distance is more important that the pace imo. Think it’s still cheap out but slowing closing the gap.
Big G can’t believe that 1500m was 5 years ago, I was there that night!
Shades-That's what I'm currently talking to her about,her GFA is 3:53,will probably need to be 3:50,but the way she's going she will get it,just the confidence to go for it as it is a big jump from her current PB
Updated post on the seagull...
Well a big well done to all the people of Newton abbot. Hundreds of cars must have driven past there and someone could have picked up that bird and taken it to the vets. I went down and by the time I got there it was dead and from the looks of it didn’t die in a very nice way. What an amazing species we are
Robert - not me, honest. Actually I've recently had a letter from DEFRA saying not to pick up dead or injured birds as we have bird flu in the area.
You'll be fine for your ultra in Poland. Most important you've recovered from Covid and it will be an exciting adventure for you. You've done a few events when you haven't been able to do the training/race prep but you dig deep and get round. Just enjoy what you're able to do on the day.
Ian - yes, I agree a big jump as she's previously run well but very cautiously in her previous marathons.
I wouldn't normally recommend using the pacers, but maybe if there are 3:45 pacers she could run the first half with them and then run her own race for the 2nd half. Even if she decides to slow at halfway she'll probably get sub 4 which is a significant PB. A sub 4 would give her enough confidence in her next marathon to aim for GFA time.
After Barca we changed her to HR training,she always told me her runs felt easy but no real improvement said otherwise so we slowed her down,she has also been able to increase her mileage so should be well set up.
As for me I had horrific cramps in both quads on the way home,even had to pull over as I couldn't drive, luckily it was before we got to the motorway.
That's not good about your cramps, not altered your car seat or something. That sounds really painful.
You'll need to keep a small emergency bottle of the pickle juice in the car for future emergencies
OH is getting tempted to go for it now as she's just made me book a refundable hotel for London.
Maybe OH will have to do the drive home in future
You've done well in discussing with OH going for GFA time at Antwerp to booking London hotel.
Rest day for me today, gym later.
Jeez Ian, that sounds downright dangerous. Agree with Shades, OH should drive.
I'll be running close by on Wednesday morning and I bet the bastard will still be on his streetlight terrorising the neighbourhood.
Definitely feel I need to get GFA now,I'll never live it down if she bests me to it.I'm,m 3:15 now so should be fine with it,only danger is if I go for 3:05 and blow up.
Yes, more pressure on you now as you'd probably want a 3:10 finish for comfort factor about GFA time. Go for 3:05.
I see today Hull marathon on RunBritain website on 25th Sept, so a possible back up race for you if anything goes wrong at Antwerp. You've run marathons that close together before and run well.