LMH needed to log into UK work computer before starting German work (working from home), so in a rush!
What: 9 km slowly round my house Why: want to try out new shoes, so need option to change them if I need to! Last hard: sleeping last night when some idiot was ringing the neighbour's doorbell over and over at 3am! last rest: yesterday
morning all, looks like its going to be another muggy one.. what - 4 easy at lunchtime why - keep cogs turning during taper last rest - yesterday last hard - tuesday lyric - like emzaps neighbour, they are ringing a bell... enjoy the longest day!
OK - today I rest. Weather forecast for tomorrow's soiree into the Irish Sea is Shite - but I'm going to be brave. What better preparation for a race than having a full "dry run". Only problem is that all the others are club members with shiny bikes and pointy hats.
Thanks for the happy anniversaries - it was nice once I got home last evening. I'm cooking anniversary dinner tomorrow night with waiter/ waitress help from the kids. Need to allow for breakages!!
Good to see DD back in the fold and I see back in "Blighty". Hope you bought a coat!!.
Just ran in the new Mizanos. Dustin I think it was you who asked how they were compared to the Asics 2000? From 1st impressions they are lighter and seem to provide a similar amount of support. I like them. Not sure if they're better or worse than the Asics yet, only time will tell I suppose!
Chick, thanks for the mention both yesterday and the day previous. It would be churlish not to respond when someone actually remembers you, so thanks for that.
I'm currently injured, calf strain, a week in, about 2-3 weeks to go. Ironically it's a welcome relief from running as badly as I have been of late. I ran my first 5k for 5 years a couple of weeks ago - 22:02 (7:05 pace), which is a scant reward for the miles run over the past twelve months. Realistically that's the way it is ...65 years old and in decline.
On the other hand, i'm enjoying my involvement with the club and getting a lot of pleasure out of the achievement of my fellow members. I organise the handicap time trials which great fun and I'm exploring the possibility of doing some coaching courses....on the basis that those can't (anymore) teach.
Performance-wise I'm probably going to have to drop down a training group at the club...to the one with all the pretty girls in lycra, so not all bad news.
Alehouse, it's really good to see you making progress....I'm starting to get edgy about our confrontation, the pendulum is swinging in your direction.
A belated hello to all my other friendly threaders, in particular Dustin - good to see the daughters making progress, Blisters - well done on the tri, loved the swimming escapades, LMH - I'm glad you overcame your asthma induced issues, Byrkes - did I get a hint of an upcoming race?, Pammie - back on track again, Donaldo - back in the groove after the slightly disappointing marathon and Wabo - best of luck on the North Downs Mara.
Finally a special call to Stellina and Sharkie....if you're out there make contact!
Performance-wise I'm probably going to have to drop down a training group at the club...to the one with all the pretty girls in lycra, so not all bad news.
DD, apologies for not referencing you in my previous post. I do remember that you had JOGLE lined up (as opposed the Gallic version LEJOG). Is there anywhere that I can read about your exploits?
Tom, you may not be as fast, but at least the girls can now catch you!
Scottish folks, enjoy the glorious summer never-ending-evenings. It will be helicopter midge season soon.
Dubai Dave, are you doing Challenge Henley IM?
German folks, I hear that A Merkle has managed to annoy V Putin without saying anything. I thought that she was a smooth operator. I mean it's like the Greeks asking us for the Elgin Marbles, the Spaniards asking for Gibraltar, or the Argies asking for the Falklands. Next thing that you know, the Israelis will be asking Merkle for the paintings that she hasn't yet got back from the Ruskies. Next thing you know and we'll have Paddy raising his hand again. (Please note, that I haven't offered any solutions to these problems, or even offered opinions on the various merits of the claims).
Training? I got shouted at when I arrived home for being late. I hadn't even been anywhere other than work, and I'm still at it, albeit half heartedly. The weekend's a washout too.
Comments
Morning
What 7 with hills
Why something diffrent
Lyrics no
Happy solstice peeps
Very warm and moist out there this morning though rain is predicted later.
Off to work now
morning
What:4M Easy/Steady,
Why: A recovery run. Warm, dry,
Okay outing
paddy; Belated Happy Anniversary mate.
Alex: Welcome back
donaldo: Good session last night.
Lyrics: Nope.
Morning.
That was brief emzap - no what/why etc?
Can't believe we're at the longest day already - where is summer?
Hope the legs are ok Alehouse.
What: 45 minute easy run
Why: Friday is rest or easy run day
Last hard: 16/6
Last rest: 27/4
Lyrics - no.
LMH needed to log into UK work computer before starting German work (working from home), so in a rush!
What: 9 km slowly round my house
Why: want to try out new shoes, so need option to change them if I need to!
Last hard: sleeping last night when some idiot was ringing the neighbour's doorbell over and over at 3am!
last rest: yesterday
Cooler here, though still 24C.
morning all,
looks like its going to be another muggy one..
what - 4 easy at lunchtime
why - keep cogs turning during taper
last rest - yesterday
last hard - tuesday
lyric - like emzaps neighbour, they are ringing a bell...
enjoy the longest day!
morning all
oh I am sure I should know these lyrics today....
what: an amazing nice bike ride 21.45 miles, think I am going back to cleats tho...
why: Its Friday and what I do
last hard: that's was
last easy: yesterday
North Downs is coming!! Ooh er..
have a good
day all and happy weekend
Longest Day - Winter is coming!!!!!
OK - today I rest. Weather forecast for tomorrow's soiree into the Irish Sea is Shite - but I'm going to be brave. What better preparation for a race than having a full "dry run". Only problem is that all the others are club members with shiny bikes and pointy hats.
Thanks for the happy anniversaries - it was nice once I got home last evening. I'm cooking anniversary dinner tomorrow night with waiter/ waitress help from the kids. Need to allow for breakages!!
Good to see DD back in the fold and I see back in "Blighty". Hope you bought a coat!!.
alehouse - 30 mins on the road, I like to see this, I like a lot!
Just ran in the new Mizanos. Dustin I think it was you who asked how they were compared to the Asics 2000? From 1st impressions they are lighter and seem to provide a similar amount of support. I like them. Not sure if they're better or worse than the Asics yet, only time will tell I suppose!
Longest Day is it.
From tomorrow: "Aye the nights are fair drawing in !"
donaldo will know this saying I hope...
What: rest I think
Why: heard the 2:15 dawn chorus due to being in for hospital and on call until Monday
Last Hard: Sunday
Last Rest: Wednesday
Missing out on tonight's campover and midnight swim (just too far to go while on call ) Thinking about getting ready for next trip away (Harris)
Afternoon!
What: rest
Why: being carfeul! One ankle a little tender post road running: hopefully it is just a stage it needs to go through.
Lyrics: no
So, winter nights are on the way all too soon.
Enjoy the North Downs, Wabo.
Looking forward to other race reports, too.
Afternoon
Birkmyre - "nights are drawing in" yeah I've heard that one Winter is coming
Wabo all the best hope you have a good run
What: may rest
Why: legs all beat up - parkrun tomorrow
Last Hard: cycle home this morn, long night
Lyrics: no
Alehouse hope ankle is ok
Pammie: good for you. Thought it was just a Scottish saying.
oh dear, longest day already it's going downhill from now on ...
mega busy today but wanted to reveal yesterday's lyrics: Cheek to cheek, Siouxsie and the Banshees
what: 9 really tough miles
why: hot and muggy, hated it
last hard: not giving up after the first mile
last rest: yesterday
lyrics: no
Have a good weekend.
Birkmyre - Parents were Irish so maybe a Scottish/Irish thing
OH - Nice enjoy Harris
Birkmyre, myself and Jen were just saying that last night. We agreed that on Saturday, we'll probably say it frequently! Good phrase!
Evening
Bathroom is now finished. Had the ceremonial flushing
Pammie:I can just hear it in an Irish accent, my grandfather and his family were from Portrush
donaldo: Agree great phrase.
Oh and saw a sign up outside a local hotel advertising...Christmas Nights Out. I'm not kidding... 'Gie's a break !'
Certainly familiar with this phrase. Uncertain whether it is Scottish although I've now spent more of my life in Orkney than anywhere else.
I'm currently injured, calf strain, a week in, about 2-3 weeks to go. Ironically it's a welcome relief from running as badly as I have been of late. I ran my first 5k for 5 years a couple of weeks ago - 22:02 (7:05 pace), which is a scant reward for the miles run over the past twelve months. Realistically that's the way it is ...65 years old and in decline.
On the other hand, i'm enjoying my involvement with the club and getting a lot of pleasure out of the achievement of my fellow members. I organise the handicap time trials which great fun and I'm exploring the possibility of doing some coaching courses....on the basis that those can't (anymore) teach.
Performance-wise I'm probably going to have to drop down a training group at the club...to the one with all the pretty girls in lycra, so not all bad news.
Alehouse, it's really good to see you making progress....I'm starting to get edgy about our confrontation, the pendulum is swinging in your direction.
A belated hello to all my other friendly threaders, in particular Dustin - good to see the daughters making progress, Blisters - well done on the tri, loved the swimming escapades, LMH - I'm glad you overcame your asthma induced issues, Byrkes - did I get a hint of an upcoming race?, Pammie - back on track again, Donaldo - back in the groove after the slightly disappointing marathon and Wabo - best of luck on the North Downs Mara.
Finally a special call to Stellina and Sharkie....if you're out there make contact!
Tom: good to see you here. Sadly none of us can fight age
Blisters; yes I enjoyed JOGLE, arse was raw but recovered now.
Paddy: back in UK and love it.
what: nowt
Why: ankle sore
last hard: JOGLE
last rest: all week.
will cycle with club tomorrow
I like your style Tom
Tom, you may not be as fast, but at least the girls can now catch you!
Scottish folks, enjoy the glorious summer never-ending-evenings. It will be helicopter midge season soon.
Dubai Dave, are you doing Challenge Henley IM?
German folks, I hear that A Merkle has managed to annoy V Putin without saying anything. I thought that she was a smooth operator. I mean it's like the Greeks asking us for the Elgin Marbles, the Spaniards asking for Gibraltar, or the Argies asking for the Falklands. Next thing that you know, the Israelis will be asking Merkle for the paintings that she hasn't yet got back from the Ruskies. Next thing you know and we'll have Paddy raising his hand again.
(Please note, that I haven't offered any solutions to these problems, or even offered opinions on the various merits of the claims).
Training? I got shouted at when I arrived home for being late. I hadn't even been anywhere other than work, and I'm still at it, albeit half heartedly. The weekend's a washout too.