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Aquarius. Commiserations on getting another nursery bug. I swear that they are more virulent than anything from any other source as they must mutate and get stronger along their passage.
WtnMel: Is in the money "It was spend, spend, spend!" Did you go ahead with swapping round the two rooms?
HS: Some good running there and nice to see you've discovered a new teashop. On Saturday morning this weekend we went a walk round Chiswick. Every other shop is a coffee shop/deli/bar/artisan thingy. People sitting outside in the freezing cold. I think that for a place to do well you do need a high general footfall, like in London. Less densely-populated places must struggle.
Over the last few days I've been in London and environs where I've been my usual walking machine, looking like a speeded-up clockwork toy. I walk so far all day. It's just wonderfully flat. Saw some music concerts in The City and The Wigmore and an amateur production of HMS Pinafore at The Questors in Ealing. Some first day nerves with some forgotten lines but overall, a real fun performance. The young orchestra were fantastic. The weekend before we saw a production of Henry V at The Northcott in Exeter. It was a touring company so they reduced and doubled-up on parts. The most interesting was combining the Dauphin and the Dauphine, so it was a female part. Shaved head and bovver boots. It worked really well and put a new perspective on the mawkish scenes of the naming of the body parts and the usually excruciating proposal scene at the end.
In the Independent on Saturday I saw a picture of Jo Pavey running on the coastal path just a few hundred yards from where I live. I see now why I was always listed as only the second-fastest woman in our postcode. I didn't know she lived near us!
Ellen decided to abandon her FKT attempt (no, I didn't know what it meant either - Fastest Known Time!) after 119 miles as her running buddy had dropped at 90 miles due to the very cold conditions overnight and she was starting to dread another cold night so she hopped on the train and headed home. She's planning to tackle it again when the weather is warmer in Spring so I'll most likely run a stretch with her as the waymarking on the last 31 miles is dreadful in places.
MrFox, I love you and your beautiful lady! You are the best role models ever
Exhausted, I'm jealous of your visit to the Wigmore Hall as we haven't been there for many years and the last time we saw HMS Pinafore was at the Coliseum - I love Gilbert and Sullivan. Sounds like an interesting take on Henry V - we saw a version of As You Like It, by The Pantaloons, at Smallhythe place a couple of months ago and it was hilarious. I always enjoy a spot of Shakespeare to remind me of all the phrases we use in our everyday language nowadays.
WtnMel, glad to hear you're keeping up your 5ks.
TE, I'm not surprised you were cold as the wind was bitingly cold yesterday. I'm in 3/4 length tights now as I was too cold in my shorts on Remembrance day and had to add my waterproof overtrousers to keep warm.
Damian, how did the 5k go? Did you do Parkrun too?
Just back from giving a talk to a Probus group. I haven't delivered a speech to a group of really elderly gentleman before and I had to think on my feet and amend a lot of my usual material on the hoof. It seemed to go down well and I've got 2 more invitations to speak as a result which is great.
Exhausted, the trend these days seems to be, coffee shops, hairdressers, nail bars charity shops Estate Agents etc. with Banks and pubs closing. We did have a tattoo shop open a while ago in the village, but as expected, it didn't last long.It's a carpet shop now.
You've had a "very cultured" last few days.
Red, I had to laugh at the thought of Ellen hopping onto a train, after running 119 miles
Well done moderating your speech to make it suitable for very old gentlemen. You never know though, they might have been right ravers in their younger days.
Damien, I didn't mean to click the lol emoji.
Columba, I hope that you were able to have your flu jab today!
Yesterday, I ran the Solent Half Marathon Race route again, with the two Sarah's and Alice. We ran the first half more or less together, and then Alice and I "broke away." We were really pushing the pace, and almost racing each other. Really enjoyed it, and my fitness is returning.
Another good spin session this morning. We ended with 9 minutes hill work with 65 rpm's at the highest gear we could manage to still achieve that. Quite punishing after yesterdays long run.
I will take a rest day tomorrow, as I have my annual NHS Health Check in the afternoon, and don't want to attend with a raised heart rate.
Gosh. HS. Pushing the pace with younger runners. Your fitness is not just returning. It's there!
Red: Sorry that Ellen didn't get the support to go on. I expect whoever sat near her on the train didn't know that she'd just run 119 miles. I can't imagine what it must have been like running in the middle of the night in such cold temperatures. The Wigmore Concert was The Parker Quartet. Their Ravel String Quartet in F was stunning. We went straight on to grandson's birthday party so we had to hurry our sherry. We are also great fans of G&S. Exeter University has a great production every year and has the benefit of lots of young members. Sadly, other G&S societies really struggle getting younger members.
Columba: I think your friend can cheat a little with a park run in (E)xeter.
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/exeterriverside/
Trying to do some plastering at the mo .not very good at it am afraid ,but I ain't paying anyone ,so needs must .
Running a Local11K trail race Saturday afternoon 8 euros. The word is do not go into town as the "Yellow shirts " are blocking the petrol stations this weekend.
Running Fox, I always grow a beard through the winter and have the same comments, Shave it off it makes you look old ! Well I am oldish, so there !
Damien , go for it Fella, if you fail at least you tried, nothing worse than not trying
Strange day I keep thinking it's Friday !
It's cold and damp and I'm glad I'm not running today. Just 5 miles short now of 1000 miles.
Ran 6.1 miles on roads yesterday, a bit of a fartlek workout. It was bitterly cold when I set off, but I soon warmed up.
I haven't been tempted by Black Friday, as I think it is a big con.
Just done a short recovery done in grotty weather - drizzly, foggy and just grotty but thankfully no wind. Glad I ran the marathon down at Samphire Hoe yesterday rather than today as it was a glorious and warm day with bright sunshine and the gentlest of breezes I've ever experienced down by the Channel! Ran the first half at my proposed VLM pace then just pottered the second half and managed a 15 minute course pb coming in at 5:15. Happy girlie
There's a series of 11 marathons starting yesterday at different locations but I can't plan ahead atm as a close friend has sadly passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, and we're waiting to hear when the funeral will be.
TE, you'll pass the 100 mark tomorrow then. Well done on your ever-increasing fitness xxx
Moks we had -6 the other morning and it was indeed a shock to the system! Good luck with your trail race today.
WtnMel, glad you managed your run.
Mr Fox, hope you haven't fainted from lack of sustenance!!! Looking sharp for a 46 yo ;-)
Good luck Damian!
Columba, hope the sniffles have subsided.
Have a lovely weekend everyone, whatever you're doing.
WtnMel: I always get confused between Todd Rundgren and Nils Lofgren. Probably because they've both got Swedish sounding names with the same number of syllables. Rundgren did I Saw The Light, didn't he? Nils Lofgren played piano on After The Goldrush. Well done on keeping up the 5 mile runs.
Running Fox: The pharmacist obviously discounted you as a young snowflake whippersnapper.
Mr Exhausted looked up from his spreadsheets yesterday morning and asked me when I was going to make my running comeback? I've got to take my car in for MOT and a full service on Monday so I might run back. It's uphill for 3 miles but never mind.
We had our fingers poised to click on a hotel for a long weekend in March in London. Then an envelope dropped through the door. £65 fine for Mr Exhausted for being stuck in a box junction in West London last weekend when the traffic situation completely changed in front of him. Apparently thousands of hapless drivers have been fined at this notorious spot and it even merited an article in The Times last week. So, we just shut down the website. We won't boost their local economy by spending in their hotels, shops, charity shops, coffee shops, local theatres etc. We'll stay at home instead. That's my Black Friday story.
Red, fantastic marathon time, a 15 minute course pb is very impressive, well done
Sorry to hear about the death of a close friend.
Thanks, yes I passed the 1000 mile mark yesterday. You have probably exceeded 2000! xx
Exhausted, I'm sure that your car will pass its MoT, as after they have serviced it, they are not going to fail it!
Very bad news for Mr Exhausted being fined for being stuck in a box junction, when it wasn't his fault. I just wonder what percentage of all these fines go towards maintaining and improving the roads.
Ran 6.1 miles on roads yesterday in heavy rain. I've started to introduce some speed work now into my training runs, and did several 2 minute efforts. It's bright and sunny today, which is typical on a non running day.
I'm dreading this run back from the garage tomorrow in the same way one might dread an exam.
I've just been reading an article in one of yesterday's weekend papers on how to combat age. It asked various "celebs" on their tips for looking youthful. All were pictured in evening dress plastered in make-up and after a couple of hours with the hairdresser. None were pictured first thing in the morning putting the bins out. There seemed to be alot of pill-popping, dubious supplements and even more dubious exercise routines and nothing useful like housework, gardening and DIY. The thing we laughed at most, the elephant in the room, is that they all (whispers behind hand) dyed their hair.
Mr E and I decided that nothing keeps us younger than venting our indignation at fatuous articles in the weekend supplements!
I'm in paperwork hell and need a break! No running today but will tomorrow.
Exhausted, did you manage to haul your carcass back from the garage? I bet you did and in a fast time 'cos you're a natural runner! Sorry to hear MrE got caught in a box as I know how difficult it can be and I don't blame you for being annoyed. LOL at the celebs giving advice about how to combat age and the dyeing of hair - I will be dyeing mine until my arthritic old hands can't mix the henna any more and then Mike will have to do it! Btw, you'll like this - in my formative years as a young Banker (apologies for using such a dirty word) I was told that as a redhead I had little chance of succeeding (yes, really) and so I spent all my time having blond highlights to soften my natural red (and I did succeed!). When I left the Bank for a change of career, the first thing did was go back to being a REDhead
Aquarius, how frustrating re your jab. Hope your cold is on the way out so you get back to runnign with your club.
TE, well done you on 1000 miles so far; that's brilliant xxx ps I'm just shy of 1900 miles atm.
When my car was ready I walked down to get it (about 4 miles).
Interesting, Red about the hair colour folklore. One thing that is interesting now is that whenever I walk around the City I never see women with grey hair. They must banish them once they "come out."
Aquarius. I hope you're well enough to take your place in team events again.
HS: Speedwork. Go it!
Aquarius, the mess I make while attempting to plaster is unbelievable, 2 coats on and 1 more to tidy it up.
Trail race was fun middle of the field again, last 2 miles ( I still train and run in miles) had a head to head with another old git, afterwards we shook hands and laughed about it, nice atmosphere in the club house drinking free coffee
Well done Damian and good luck with your 10k. Defo sub 50.
Moks, I love the sort of event where 2 'old gits' can have a conversation towards the end whilst pretending not to be racing eyeballs out
MrFox, you will never fit into the mould for your age sweetheart
Exhausted, LOL at the banishing of old-looking ladies from the City! We had a lovely walk around Rye Harbour nature reserve last week and there were lots of migrants arriving.
Time will tell..fingers crossed
I'm all behind with my posting and have a lot of catching up to do. Please forgive me if I don't cover everything.
Aquarius, that's dreadful the flu jabs not being available, and you having to keep ringing up to see when they are. Tks for congrats. on the 1000 miles.
Red, tks for the congrats. and well done to you, probably having passed 2000 miles now.
Exhausted, Well done for your 8 mile run and 4 mile walk. I will try to maintain some speed work in my training.
Moks, kudos for attempting plastering, it's something I would never consider. I can remember many years ago, a plasterer whose name was, I think, Max Quartermain, who became a millionaire because he carried an extra large hod carrier which enable him to do more plastering than anyone else.
Mr Foxx, thanks for the congrats. but your 44,604 feet of ascent is more impressive.
Damien, Well done for your 5k time and hope you go sub 50 minutes in your 10k.
I've been quite active these last 3 days. I ran 10 miles in the forest with the two Sarah's on Monday and attended spin classes yesterday and today. Today's was the toughest yet, and my legs were really feeling it. We over ran the session time, keeping the next class of school boys waiting to come in. The class was nearly full, only a couple of vacant bikes, and the Instructor congratulated us all at the finish for working so hard. No pain no gain is "certainly worth its weight in gold!"
I didn't go to this morning's club run. They were doing a 'different' route that ended up at an art gallery a mile and a bit from the start. I either run or go to an art gallery - not both combined. And I couldn't see the point of finishing somewhere different to where I started. So I did a run in the wind and rain near where I live instead.
Small things - I'm pleased as with today's run, I've just managed my highest monthly mileage this year (59 mls). I checked on Fetch and this year, a paltry 358 miles for me - with a total ascent of 4282 metres (approx 13000 feet in old money?).
So may as well take the opportunity to mention I beat my mate at golf yesterday