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Mrcharley, hope Mrs C continues to recover well from her operation.
Running 10k, when your intention was 5k, must have been a bit of a bonus.
Red, 100 miles over the weekend, you are a super star
Aquarius, good news that the snow has nearly all gone now, and that you are able to get out running again. Hope you are able to get to the cross country on Saturday.
I went for another road run yesterday, but didn't enjoy it. I ran 6 miles and it was most uninspiring. Will be back running in the forest again on Thursday, hopefully with Giuliana, who I haven't run with for ages.
Had a good spin session this morning, which concluded with two 10 second HIIT efforts. As an experiment, I tried a walk/jog home after the session, instead of just walking. It's quite strange, trying to jog on rubber legs. I don't know how the tri athletes manage to run after their cycle leg, but hopefully DBIW will give me some tips. I'm not thinking of doing a tri though
Been expecting DOMS to attack today but amazingly I'm walking well and my toes seem to have forgiven me for making them run around on concrete and mud! My official finish time was 26:52:23 (I'd guessed at 28 hours as my finish time so was very pleased with that). There were 89 of us who started but only 53 of us finished and there were 20 people behind me all of whom were much younger so feeling rather proud atm
TE, a forest run will cheer you up.
Aquarius, on my drive over into Kent on Friday afternoon I was amazed to see massive piles of snow still lingering in the fields.
No spin session today as I have an appointment with the Hygienist.
Red, once again great respect for your amazing achievements
What a glorious sunny day it is. I'd go for a run but I don't think my body would forgive me so instead we went for a 3 mike walk along a muddy trail just to stretch out a bit. Very pleased that the only things bothering me at all are my toes which are a bit tingly which is understandable really.
Exhausted, thank you so much. I really appreciate your support xxx
I finally finished my bloggage yesterday so it's here if you're interested but be warned, it's a very long read! http://www.extremeknittingredhead.blogspot.co.uk/
<Fanfare> - I've finally found that led head-lamp I 'lost' a few months ago. It seems I 'filed' it in the zip-up pocket on the front of my bum-bag and then promptly forgot that I had done that. Still hunting for my set of boules (in fact, off into the loft very shortly - using my led head-lamp which I have re-discovered!).
Red, glad that you seem to be recovering well from your epic run, and are walking rather than running, for a few days. I'll have a look at your updated blog later.
WtnMel, thanks, I enjoyed my rest day, but did an 8 mile run in the forest yesterday with Giuliana. The forest is unable to absorb all the rain that has fallen lately, so is flooding the fields. We walked, waded, squelched through mud and occasionally ran
I commented on your Aylesbury driving experiences on the fetch over 50 thread.
Congratulations for getting an article published in the Radio Times.
Today is a rest day, and as usual is bright and sunny. There is a yellow snow warning for the south, and the Eastleigh 10k, which many of my club members have entered, have received an email advising that they are considering cancelling it for health and safety reasons. They will confirm by midday tomorrow. Apparently, the wind chill factor will make it feel like minus 6 degrees.
A glorious day here and we've been out and about enjoying the countryside ahead of the snow (!!!) forecast for the weekend. Another walk planned for Saturday then perhaps a wee jog on Sunday unless we have the white stuff!
WtnMel, I think you took them with you but have put them somewhere too safe to find!
TE, your forest run didn't sound like much fun. Hope your event isn't cancelled tomorrow.
Have a lovely weekend everyone and please take care if the weather is horrid.
We have an amber warning for snow now. Those that entered the Eastleigh 10k will be advised by email by midday whether or not the race will go ahead. I hadn't entered and had planned to run today, but as the wind is blowing a gale, and the snow on the way, I won't risk it. The Oakhaven Half Marathon, which was cancelled a couple of weeks ago, is hopefully being rearranged for mid October.
Red and Aquarius, I know our forest run didn't sound much like fun, but we enjoyed it. We weren't worried about pace, but just "getting the miles in!"
WtnMel, perhaps the set was lurking at the back of the removal van, and was overlooked during the unloading.
Aquarius, sounds a wise decision giving the cross country a miss. Give the spin session a go. Don't be put off by people telling you how tough it is. It's only as tough as you make it, and I highly recommend it. You will find that everyone has different levels of fitness, and you will probably be one of the fittest. I was very apprehensive about my first session, and just worked using the lowest resistance, and pedalling easily. You don't have to stand on the pedals when the others do, if you don't feel confident. I still don't on the advice of my physio. I prefer staying seated, as it makes it harder, and therefore more beneficial. The Instructor won't expect you to work hard during your first session, as it takes time to "get into it." It's like running in one way, in that you get out of training, what you put into it. If he tries to put the pressure on, threaten to beast him in a run, that will earn his respect. Good luck if you give it a try, and I hope you will discover the fitness benefits. You will need to take a small towel and bottle of water.
Just heard, the Eastleigh 10k has been cancelled.
Have you got snow? We've got what's-the-point-of-it stuff with flakes barely big enough to stick but tiresome enough to keep me indoors. The wind is pretty keen too. I did a short walk first thing as a token offering but am now huddled indoors with the cat and my knitting.
Aquarius, thank you so much for your kind words and the donation. You are wise to give the xc a miss today as it would just be unpleasant and there would be a high risk of injury in these conditions.
TE, glad to hear the 10k was cancelled.
Stay safe and warm everyone.
Hope everyone else is faring better with this weather. Although I expect Columba will have quite a bit of snow in Wales.
Its been snowing all night, and is still snowing now. It's deeper than expected, but not as deep as Aquarius is experiencing.
The Eastleigh 10k, Fleet and Weymouth Half Marathons have been cancelled, and I'm not setting foot outside the door.
Aquarius, well done for running yesterday in blizzard conditions!
Red, hope you are not venturing out today!
No running for me today even though our snow is only about 2" deep. The wind is horizontal and very, very cold. Happy to stay indoors with my knitting! The Sevenoaks 30 was cancelled which was not surprise as the poor marshalls would have been frozen standing around on the North Downs for hours on end.
Aquarius, I'm impressed that you even managed 3 miles in those conditions!
TE, you are a wise man xxx
It started snowing again yesterday evening, and continued during the night. Its stopped now, but is laying on the ground. I will consider whether or not to run, after walking to the supermarket.
Red, wiser and older I'm afraid
WtnMel, well done for running yesterday, you put me to shame.
Hundreds of runners turned up for the Reading Half Marathon yesterday, only to be told that it had been cancelled. The decision was made too late to prevent many setting off. It's one of the biggest in the south, with thousands of entrants. The Organisers gave those that turned up, their t shirts and finishers medals, by way of compensation. I believe that they will try to hold it again at a later date.
Ditto everything from yesterday except it's even colder and there's lots of ice around! No running but will be using housework as cross-training (now that's desperation for you!!!).
TE please take care on the slippery pavements.
I remember heading off to the Tunbridge Wells half many years ago when there was no snow at home. By the time I was 3/4 of the way there I was driving into heavy snow and stopped to phone the organisers. No reply or message so I continued only to find really deep snow which had been lying around for hours, according to the locals, so I had to do a swift about-turn and head for home. Getting there took 50 minutes. Getting home took 3.5 hours. I was not happy and since then have never even started out for an event if snow has been in the forecast!
WtnMel, well done on your 5 miles. Go gently until you regain yout fitness and you'll be fine.
Aquarius - how right you were about the snow in mid-Wales. However, today it has been thawing though there are still heaps of it in places where people have piled it up in order to get cars out of drives and along minor roads. Elder Daughter and Youngest Son were going to do the Bath half, but it was cancelled. Youngest Son is working up to the London marathon, so was a bit put out. He had a 20-mile training run planned for Sunday, out of the question but he has managed to do it today.
Very very impressed by Redhead's hundred mile weekend. 20 behind you, all much younger - what a feather in your hat!
WtnMel - you could try St. Anthony for the lost boules? (The saint who finds lost things. The most appealed-to saint in families with children).
On the advice of the physio I've been seeing about my knee, I have Gone Right Back To The Beginning with running, and am following a C25K programme. Indeed, now nearly at the end of it; running 28 minutes, soon to be upped to 30.
Red, your mileage to races must be proportional to your running mileage. I would imagine it is more beneficial for you than the car.
WtnMel, well done running again in the remnants of the snow. You've a busy week ahead, bowls, golf and club running.
My last run was on Thursday, and today was my first active workout. I had so much energy that I really beasted myself in the spin session. It included a 20 minute hill climb, and concluded with 3 x 10 seconds maximum effort, and warm down. I was still feeling good, so did an easy pace mile run home, av 11.30 pace, instead of walking.
The club will be returning to the forest for the evening sessions when the clocks go forward, so I will start joining in again.
Welcome back Columba. The inclement weather has played havoc with most runners weekly mileage, but hopefully it will improve from now on.
I hope that your knee will show improvement with your new programme, and it's looking hopeful, now that you are coming up to 30 minutes.
Another very tough spin session, followed by a 1.3 mile warm down run at an average pace of 10.40. I seem to run better after the spin, which is odd, after an hours hard workout.
At last update on the job front, good news and bad news, good news is training scheduled for end of April, lovely or so i thought, bad news after me sitting around waiting for almost a year, they have decided that my L2 Adult numeracy and literacy is not equivalent to their needs! So now a have about a month to try and get these quals under my belt, what is annoying I have quite a few L4 Quals, which will not cross over. So i will be studying frantically over the next four weeks, so pardon my absence.
Anyway sun shining thank goodness and today was the first morning i did not need my light, mind you clocks go forward weekend so it will be dark again for a little while.
Hope you are all doing ok and running/spinning/cross training is all going well.
Have a good afternoon/evening.
TE: It sounds as if wild horses wouldn't hold you back at the moment.
Reading Half is a huge event. I've run it a few times. I heard that, because of its size and scale they couldn't possibly reschedule it for this year.
We've had a few days away in the North East. Weather was very challenging with us walking along with snow and ice pellets blowing in our faces, and slushy walking conditions underfoot. On Tuesday we had some (relatively) mild weather, and sat in the Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh soaking up some watery sun, like lizards. Saw two concerts at The Queens Hall. On one we learned how Haydn's grave was robbed of his head by a Scottish phrenologist who wanted to check that Haydn's brain had the requisite bump that proved his musical genius. When the Esterhazys subsequently dug him up, having got over the exile/inconvenience of the Napoleonic Wars, they were surprised to find he had no head. On the other concert, Paul Lewis was clearly in a hurry. Very business-like. No 'getting into the mood' preparation.
We've done so much punishing walking (probably about 12 miles on Monday) that I don't feel too guilty about missing running this week.
Now back home with a queasy Thursday night feeling, dreading work tomorrow.