Morning!
Lyrics: Now, the mist across the window hides the lines
But nothing hides the colour of the lights that shine
Well done, RFJ! And well done for volunteering, Emz! Cricket weather!
What: short run, longer fitness suite
Why: work, niggles. Mind you looking at the weather forecast again I won't feel like stepping out the door at all!
Back later!
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
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It’s set to be wet all day here too Alehouse- a bit different to last year when we had a real flaming June.
Hope you didn’t get too cold emzap and that kitchen work is progressing swiftly and smoothly.
Are you going to be able to get to Hoy for the half OH?
Good to see you happy with your running RFJ. Did your mystery foot issue resolve itself?
My hip flexors obviously got a good work out yesterday but knee is definitely no worse. Today will no doubt involve some walking though as Mark is feeling it a bit not as much as yesterday. Not sure if any running will happen, mentally I’m ready to get back to it but with the inclement weather and lack of flat/tarmac routes it may not happen until I’m home. This is the longest voluntary break I’ve had from running for as long as I can remember but I don’t think it’s a bad thing especially if I am going for a third marathon this year.
RFJ - yippee, well done
LmH - I doubt the few extra days will do anything to harm your fitness, indeed it will probably be beneficial. Indeed yesterday's walking was probably more effort than some of your shorter runs
Ale - Yes, the weather is making the cricket a partial lottery at the moment, today should be good (if it goes ahead)
What - U11 coaching, a few ks for me
Why - easy day
last rest - couple of weeks
last hard - Tuesday
A double yesterday: 9km at lunchtime, legs surprisingly sprightly. Took the village group for some shorter hills on grass yesterday. It was torrential. Usually get 15-20, just 7 last night.
Don't think I know the lyric
So yesterdays lyrics were Spice up your life and today I am taking jodie to see Spice girls - supported by Jess Glyn! WHat a support, I love her songs, rave ponchos at the ready lol. I am old spice....
Hazel, wow you love your hills! enjoy!!
dustin, it's so nice when your legs surprise you like that! Enjoy today!
LMH I am sure it isn't a bad thing (says the streak runner) and like you say the terrain doesn't always help!
alehouse enjoy the short run, niggles easing I hope
what: half day, run a couple when I get home then off to Wembley!
WHy: spice girls
last hard: last night 3.5 miles wet forest with my mate
last rest: 31/12/16
Spice girls not everyone's cup of tea and I can't say 'oh I was their number one fan' but I do think it will be fun and with my daughter too! Happy days
Have a good day all
More rain but no wind so a bonus
RFJ: Great race well done!
Wabo: Spice girls!! but have fun with daughter:-)
What 7 wet miles
Why: Test out new running shoes
Last hard Tiredness but getting better
Lyrics: Yes
No problem very comfy shoes shame about the rain and it stopped the minute I stopped running!
Miles makes smiles.
Progression
What: walk to doctor and then walk to pub for quiz later
Why: walking and errands
Last hard: warming up after yesterday. Got sent home before the end as organiser decided everyone knew the way on the 2nd lap (I was 100m from the finish). Road home was flooded so a bit treacherous.
Lyrics: don't think so
Well done rfj what a result
Wabo enjoy spice girls!
WP glad you're feeling a bit better and nice to have comfy new shoes.
Dustin good double.
Of course am wet again in doctor! Has to happen whilst we don't have a washing machine! I think I've got soaked every day since last Tuesday (expect Sunday).
Have a lovely day all
Love the ducks emzap
LMH I hope your knee is less puffy
I’m not a huge Spice Girls fan but could sing along to a lot of their hits Wabo I think it will be fun. Hope you have a lovely time.
Weather playing with you again Poppy! Good news on the shoes.
I think you’re probably right Dustin.
I’m surprised if I’m honest Hazel, I usually get very twitchy if I don’t run so I’m taking it as a sign that the break was needed.
Still raining..........
Hazel: it was drizzling when I left for work at 7; it has drizzled or worse ever since. Hoping it will stop by the time I run in a couple of hours. On the positive side the temperature has now warmed up to 11 degrees!
Em: Wow, that looks a bit miserable … at least no hose pipe bans this year
Ale: My increase in mileage is not so significant,TBH. I tried to stick to 50pmw in half marathon training and I've just done 2 consecutive 60 mile weeks. This week may be a another 60, maybe 65.
Nice double, Dustin.
Wabo: Have fun tonight. The Spice Girls were just a bit too girly for me to really like them. Jess Glynne is fab though plus she can sing
Hazel: Enjoy the hill. Are you good at downhill running? I'm debating whether I should book a workshop because I'm useless and I guess it would help me for 2 Oceans next year. I've also booked a couple of trail races this summer and it would be nice to do the course justice rather than treading on eggshells on the way down.
What: quick lunchtime blast on the TM
Why: overslept this morning - I have this deal with my body that if I don't wake up before the alarm I will stay in bed. Doesn't happen that often and if it does I take it as a warning that my body needs the extra zzz more than my brain does the miles
Last hard: any attempt at pace at the mo
Last rest: 25/5
Lyrics: no
Another good walking day here despite the rain and my waterproof trousers deciding not to be waterproof any more. 17 miles according to my Garmin.
Builders arrived to put up scaffolding today so afternoon cutting down shrubbery in rain.
Last hard - that was
Last rest Tuesday
Lyrics no
Forecast to improve by Sunday
LMH - foot / nerve issue is still there, but getting better slowly. under neuro specialist and have a brain, back and spinal cord MRI in two weeks time (so will officially be called a brainless, spineless jellyfish :-) :-))
Ran the striders session tonight, strides and stretches
Take care all
Started run in drizzle but finished in the dry. Around 35 gentle minutes plus fitness suite work.
Bob the Builder, OH? Downsizing? Hope your weather, and everyone else's, does improve soon.
LMH: there is indeed a technique to running downhill! When I run with M74 he is slightly ahead on the uphill; on the flat I am ahead; on the downhill he is out of sight! When he does a hill session he works as hard on the downhill as the up. And yes, I think the downhill damages the knees more than the uphill. Serious walking again!