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Saturday 28th Jan 2006
.. 'I'd find a way to believe that it's all true'..
5 miles easy this morning then off to work. Winding down for 20 miles plus on Sunday.
URR.. excellent 5k time, well done indeed.
Good for you Scoobs, nice to hear you are in high spirits again.
Lyrics.. the best known version of this fabulous song was performed by a preposterous crooning lethario who used to think he was Scottish. It was a well known 'B' side to what was arguably his greatest hit. Such was his success rate with wooing beautiful ladies; one of his lavish properties was nicknamed 'Sp*nk Towers' by one of his ex band members. If you can name the writer and original performer of this song you get an extra point.
Have a good weekend all, especially if you are racing.
5 miles easy this morning then off to work. Winding down for 20 miles plus on Sunday.
URR.. excellent 5k time, well done indeed.
Good for you Scoobs, nice to hear you are in high spirits again.
Lyrics.. the best known version of this fabulous song was performed by a preposterous crooning lethario who used to think he was Scottish. It was a well known 'B' side to what was arguably his greatest hit. Such was his success rate with wooing beautiful ladies; one of his lavish properties was nicknamed 'Sp*nk Towers' by one of his ex band members. If you can name the writer and original performer of this song you get an extra point.
Have a good weekend all, especially if you are racing.
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FAB - sounds like your stepdad was very lucky.
Mava - hope you had fun at the social.
URR - good stuff - 17.01 next time under 17.
What: 20 miles - ran early 6.30am. Usually run with a group but as they weren't going that far, decided to head out by myself. Wrong idea - should have stuck with the group. You know that feeling that you get near the end of the marathon and you just don't know how you are going to make it to the end...well that was my run today. I used every tool in my arsenal to get myself back.
Don't think any marathon is a doddle - even 20 miles can be shattering!
Why: I have been stupidly thinking I might run a marathon in the beginning of March so definitely needed to do a few 20 milers. Think - I might think again. I just don't know how hilly can run 20 miles then go out later for another 5. Maybe it has a little bit to do with it not being so hot over there! If I could have put my whole body under a tap today I would have been pleased. I did manage to get water over my head at a few water stops - I had the appearance of a very red-faced swimmer!
Good luck to all racers and people doing long runs.
NZ Christine - I normally look like a red faced swimmer too, and I run in cold and wet scotland!
Wardi - I recognise the artist, but don't know the song. Great description!
What: long run this morning (hence the early start) and then tri club swim
Why: tri training and a series of halfs coming up
Last hard: tuesday
Last rest: yesterday
Who's racing today??
NZC-Sorry your LR was hard today hope the next time it will be easier I like doing my LSR with company.
What:LSR around 18 miles off road at Afan Argoed again
Why: keep my schedule in tact
Last hard: think it is going to be my 3 hour gym session last night
eye today is settling down and joined my gym for a month to see how I get on pretty good value for money and I worked out as I run home from work every day I am saving myself £28.00 and gym membership is £29.50 so it is actually costing me £1.50 :-)))))
Have a great day out there and good luck any racers
Miles makes smiles.
Progression
Is it the croaky singer who lives in LA I think!!
Miles makes smiles.
Progression
Trini: Give them hell tomorrow.
NZC - 20 milers can be shattering,I had one or two of those recently. I know how hard it is to run your long runs alone,I have never had company and the last few miles really hurt.
Wabo - Wardi's post disappeared for a minute,I am stepping back from the computer
What: 13 brisk miles
Why: Last long run before marathon
Last hard: more than a week
Felt strong today,but lately I only feel comfortable after an hour of running.
Have good one and good luck to all racers.
I admire you it must be tough at work hope it gets easier for you.
I also have nothing in common with my work mates and I am constantly teased about my running but I refuse to take any notice and I am certainly not changing who I am .
Marathons are Blimming hard always will be in my case so much has to be right on the day......wibble wibble I am not doing a marathon I am trying to tell myself I am just doing it as a training run)tis not really working)
Miles makes smiles.
Progression
NZC, well toughed out - refuel and recover well now.
What: 8 lazy miles over trails
Why: That's all I am going to subject my body to at this moment in time
Last hard: Tuesday
Last rest: Friday
Have a goodly day.
NZC - sounds like a tremendous effort - well done for sticking it out. I do all my long runs by myself for timetable reasons, and it is really hard. I use the trick of NOT taking a phone, so that I can't call for a pick up!
Scooby - hope you are feeling cheerier today. If you want to do a very SLOW bike ride tomorrow, I will be running up through Saltram and Plym Bridge Woods.
What: am short hard swim; pm 90 mins bike/turbo
Why: schedule
Last hard: Weds ride
Last rest: Thurs
Am quite sore from weights yesterday, so will take it steady today.
Well done URR
What: 2 miles
Why: Racing tomorrow
Last Hard: Jan 8th
Good luck anyone racing today
a good campaiging cry from yesterday Blisters with training training training!
no idea on the lyrics but sounds an interesting chap.
what : 4 or 5 miles very easy
why : easy miles
last hard : weds
last rest : thurs
despite deciding against a marathon this year i'm still doing an LSR tomorrow but just 15m with the FLM peeps from our club.If i can keep some long runs going it'll help with the races i have got planned.
Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.
What- 5 miles nice and easy
Why- racing tomorrow at Totley
'knowing that you lied' great choice Wardi.
What: had planned long track sesh this am but need to stay in and look after daughter #2 who is not well. Will see what I can manage this afternoon.
A bit nippy out but you soon warm up
What: 10 miles at just under 9 minutes per mile according to the schedule.
Changed jobs two weeks ago, so back onto 'London' hours (rather than NY) which means no more morning runs instead trying to squeeze them in at the end of the day.
Clocking around 30-40 mpw, so ticking over before proper mara training starts next month. (South Downs - June)
Today: 8 miles easy xc
Why : stinking cold but need to get some air
NZC: Having never run more then 16miles for an LSR, I do admire people who can emphasise the "long" in LSR.
FAB: Your step-dad is a lucky man. Regarding your ankle pain - My shoes wear out on the outer lateral edge. Could it be you are anticipating pain when you land hence tensing the foot....which then results in the aforementioned pain? This is currently happening to me. I'm trying to improve my landing (soft/light) by learning how to skip.
What: Whatever I have time for.
Why: Busy day in NrgWorld.
Will report back later.
Welsh Poppy - Afan Argoed <green with envy> is one of my favourite places in the UK. Mountain biking heaven.
Some good news here, my wife is pregnant now at 12 weeks. Shame she has had to defer her FLM place after achieving it through the GFA:-)
Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.
what : 4-5 miles speedwork
why : 1/2 marathon training
last hard : thursday
last rest : yesterday
What - rest
Why - Had a bit of a reaction to my efforts last Saturday so done nothing since, now come down with a cold so seems silly to risk anything.
NRG an FAB re ankles and landing - could it be tight calves at the root of it? happens a lot to me i have to do heaps of calf and achilles stretches, leg straight and also knee bent
NZC going crazy - 10k race and 20 miles in the cauldron, you really are up for it at the moment
get well soon mini barnsley
what - rest
why - race tomorrow
NZC - "the run from hell..." - hope you get to enjoy the relaxation from heaven afterwards!
What: First run of the week for me - 5km round the BPTT - took it at 80% of full out effort.
Why: Testing out my right leg after giving it another 5 days off. Good news so far - felt more like a dull pain than a sharp pain so I reckon I will make it to Wokingham in 2 weeks (but won't be pushing for a PB time). :-)
Lyrics: Even with all the hints, no
Stretch and bath to come.
Missed your long run account earlier NZC. Well battled. They pay dividends over 26.2
well done URR
Interesting posts last night on marathon... i was in a quandery until yesterday.. I had been given a club oplace for FLM, then to a couple of weeks later find out that work has planned a marathon challange - to be held 3 days before FLM, I was hoping to get out of it as had place in FLM, but to no avail, so was contemplating doddling both. In the end just didnt think was capable or able..., as it was club place for FLM can still substitute a runnertill mid feb according to rules and regs, so that is what we are doing :-( So still will be training but for a challenge on course that does not have a permit..... could be fun, will also still plan another road marathon later in year as well.
Hills today, will do them a bit later...
Blisters as you say - Training, training, training.
enjoy....
NZC...well done on your long run...I will think of you tomorrow as I drag my a** around Coatbridge and Airdrie
what: 10m @145-150 d&d...some speed returning
why: work session under Hadd schedule
last hard: today
last rest: yesterday
weekly mileage..getting back up..46.5m...
Off now to Kelvinhall to watch the International Indoor Athletics
good luck to all racers..
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Slept in rather this morning, and feeling the better for it. At the moment just sat on the sofa gathering my energy for...
What: 21 miles
Why: long run
Last hard: Sunday
Last rest: Wednesday
Have a good day everyone. I'm just hoping it's not as cold out there as it looks!
NZC: That was a tough run by any standards, and one to store in the bank. Next time you are in the tail of a marathon you can say to yourself "Ha, I've had it worse, now dig in girl and stop wimping"
WP: Glad things are looking up, down, left, & right! Hope you enjoy the gym, I admit that I only ever fancy it when the weather turns sour.
BR: I hope that D#2 is OK, and just as importantly - she doesn't give whatever it is to you!
Gary T: Congrats on the news, crossed fingers for a smooth ride to the finish.
All long runners: have a good one: it's a great day out there, go and enjoy it!
Up at 0620, hit the streets at 0635. My little weather station said it was +1.5 degrees. My @r5e. It was -3 if it was anything.
Hat, gloves, longs, long top, windproof gilet, and my little bumbag.
40 minutes: oh oh, I can feel my heel is thinking about having a blister. Stop and play about with trainer.
45 minutes: Shall we say that there was an unplanned "Natural break" in the proceedings
And now, with a much lighter gait we continue.
1:04 at the hour marker, no surprise.
1:32 at the 1:30 marker, quite pleased, still bouncy.
Took a tumble on an untreated footpath, I wanted to corner, gravity won. Nothing damaged other than pride.
2:10 at the newsagent: buy a lucozade sport, as I've finished 500ml.
2:11 going again: these wheelchanges get better with practice!
Meet up with one of our club runners. He's found at the very pointy end of the pack and I have to speed up to keep with his jog. Effort level is up beyond conversation pace, but we are trying to converse. It's a good lift for me, as I was drooping. We part after half a mile, but his spirit stays with me to the end of the run, keeping the effort and pace up for the hilly section.
Home in 2:59:** despite the stops. Feeling very pleased as this is only my second run out of 21 miles.
PS hat and gloves stayed on all the way, and the temp probably rose to the dizzy heights of +1.
Have a good race TMR and the others.
What: nowt
Why: just got up :-)
See you all later!
Podro, you've still got lots of weeks to get the 20 milers in.
Rory, I'm using my half marathon in March.
Snaps, tell her I like the yellow bits too-it must be a woman thing to be attracted to colour and design:o)
Well done on your 5k URR!
Blisters, I do have a bit of a score to settle at Bath, but not with anyone but myself:o) As you know I shouldn't even have started last year, so I'm hoping this year to do what I was so determined to try and do last year!
Well done on your long run.
All those doing long runs today/tomorrow, enjoy. Anyone racing over the weekend, good luck!
NZC, well done for your perseverance. I think the heat would shatter me too!
Thanks everyone, I had a really good evening, with good food and company. I'll change my pic on here for a while to one of me holding my award:o) Will also link to pics on our website when they're on there for anyone who want to view.
what:am 7 miles easy, pm 4 miles steady
why:training, training, training:o)