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But just that uneasy feeling, doesn't go away.
What shoes were they all wearing?
Ran 12 miles, Wandle route. I don't often do the Wandle in winter but wanted to pay my respects to Rob, the Chaser who got killed by a bus, as that was along the way. Someone had put a club vest on the post where he died along with flowers and I got pretty choked up seeing that.
Run otherwise uneventful - achy ham and glute but bearable.
Robert - how did you get on at your race today?
RCouture well done on the 16 miles,
certainly wasn’t the nicest of mornings.
Ian I’ve had a couple of calf strains in last few years, I wasn’t able to run so didn’t and just focused on s&c exercises, hope it’s better soon.
Big G Happy belated birthday wishes, hope you enjoy Lisbon
Shades well done on the 8 miles, have you got plans to ramp the hills up for DD next year?
3 weeks ago I couldn’t walk a mile with my calf strain so was never going to be easy. 5k loops, 9 for marathon, no need to do any more today, any less then just good to get miles on the legs.
arrived with about 40 mins to spare, gave me a chance to pop to the loo then say a few hellos as not seen many of the ATW team this year with injuries and new job.
the loops are the parkrun in reverse, first 1.2 miles are downhill i rand this section for the first 6 loops then halted by a climb, before another drop and run through a forest area before snaking back up to the finish about 350ft elevation per loop.
it was tough and thought about quitting at 5,6 and 7 loops but things picked up for the final 2 laps, despite the ATW asking for one more lap I kindly obliged finished in 5:21 before the event expected to finish about 5:15 - 5:30. Legs are sore now but nothing too bad! 9th out of 18 and had I ran the 5,10,20km I would have finished on the podium
Tough day for marshalls too, can be a very cold job in weather like this.
I'd like to do DD if I have enough speed. But I have Connemara Ultra in April first, not as hilly as DD, but 2 significant and long climbs at 26 miles and 36 miles so some hill training will help.
Have a turkey roasting in the oven 😋
Off to the gym once the turkey is cooked.
Backs a bit creaky this morning but no other issues other than general doms, very much doubt will get out for a run today as heading over to my sisters later for dog sitting. It's a 3 mile walk to the office in the morning so that should loosen things up a bit.
That's good that nothing more than expected DOMS after that challenging course.
I guess you'll be doing a fair amount of walking this week if you're dog sitting.
Gym was good, managed to duck the advent calendar which gives you a particular exercise to do 😢
Ian - There’s a recent sweat elite podcast episode on the Kenyan doping stuff. They do a decent job suggesting it’s overblown but who knows.
You're doing well getting your 50mpw done as your life seems busy right now. Just as well you did your long run on Saturday last week.
7 miles this morning. Nasty NE wind has gone and much more pleasant conditions today and roads are nice and dry.
6 miles today - waited until daylight. Less keen on running in the dark these days. Did some strides in the last mile to try and get my legs turning over again as my cadence has dropped off as well as my stride length.
Haven't done my Xmas cards, I try to reduce the number every year, managed to get down to single figures now, think I had a list of 70 a few years ago. I hate writing them and leave the dreaded task quite late and post a couple of days before Xmas.
That's great news about Berlin, hope you get confirmation soon, will be an enjoyable trip with your friends.
Sounds promising with the new physio. What do you have to do for nerve flossing?
The leg has been better again the last couple of days,no limping at all,but I can still feel it,decided to go for a small jog to see how it felt.Only 2 miles and I can definitely feel it there,but only the same as I've felt it most of this year,now got the hot water bottle as per TR's advice so I'll see how it is in the morning
RC - as before Magnesium is recommended for nerve issues (as well as being a good idea for older runners).
Shades - i entered NDVM, but i note that someone else was very quick off the mark with their entry..........was also listening to a podcast earlier which said all runners over 40 would benefit massively from pilates.
No more rest for you then. I will nag you even more next time you take all those days off post race. 😉
Ian - hope the leg is OK tomorrow.
TR - I couldn't agree more about the Pilates. I dabbled a few years ago but it's only when I gave up work that I started going on a regular basis usually twice a week. It takes a long time to make improvements but they are significant improvements and they have definitely helped my running too.
I was slightly confused when I read your remark about NDVM so had a look at the entries. 🤣 I don't think he was quick of the mark, I'm sure he deferred his entry.
Of course there's no pressure wearing race number 1 is there😂....
Big G - come in number 1, are you home from your hols yet? 😊
Ian - kerp at it and see if it helps. The heat promotes blood flow, then massage it when warm.
Finally ticked off a marathon for the year at Goodwwod sunday, bitterltly cold, with negative wind chill. Two long sleeves, double gloves, neck buff and hat.......probably cost me a sub2 all that lot.
TR - Pilates is good for balance too and proprioception which is important for ankle strength.
Innes at NDVM has always been generous towards runners that can't run on the day. I don't know her rules now but I have in the past had a refund, less an admin charge, when I was injured one year. She may have made a special dispensation for Big G as I think he had a deferred entry from 2020 and the reason he couldn't run he was going to Belfast to run his 100th marathon.
Well done doing a marathon in that weather, must have been Baltic conditions on that course. I bet you still did a great time.
Ian hope the hot water bottle and massage works.
Cal thankfully I don’t have to write too many Xmas cards done to single figures too and close family only.
I only have myself to blame for Sunday, they offered the 6 hour event after I made the suggestion after last years event, I won’t be suggesting a summer event in reverse! Ps for the Shadies sheet the final time was 5:21:30 and 45km
Robert - Cheese advent calendar, now you're talking.
Marathon list later this morning, after I've been food shopping.
Big G - glad you enjoyed Lisbon, I have fond memories of the custard tarts with strong coffee for breakfast. Hope Tigg enjoyed his hols too.
I don't know if you read our chat on NDVM above, you have race number one.
5 miles this morning. Colder but OK for running, just a light wind and no frost. Roads nice and dry except for where they've salted the main roads and that's attracted the moisture and made them slippery. I never understand why they do that, if they didn't salt the road it would be bone dry and safer, I saw a cyclist nearly crash on a corner and he wasn't going fast.