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I'm going for green big G!
A wee 5 miler done last night. I listen to true crime podcasts on training runs and with the streets dark and very quiet I'm jumping out of my skin at the slightest movement haha! Must look an idiot, but there's no one there to see me!
Sub mailed this morning to say everything down to £10, don't know if any extra stock been added, just for anyone that missed it.
A regular question on quiz programmes, not that I ever watch them is 'How did the distance of 26.2 miles become the set distance for the marathon?'
I'll go for the blue ball.
Cozy - that was what I had in the email from Subsports last week, everything £10. I am tempted to order some more stuff but to be honest I have enough now....still tempted though
It is quiet and eerie out there, maybe crime/murder podcasts are not ideal for running in the dark, you should be trying to keep your HR down
Well I ended up having to go to 2 supermarkets as no milk in Aldi and not the bread that I would prefer. All very civilised except for a dickhead that went into Aldi before me then as I was walking into the shop he turned around and pushed past me to get out the in door.
Then I went to Sainsburys had to queue up for 15 minutes to get in, lovely morning so that was no hardship, got milk and bread there, so all stocked up for the week now. A few people wearing masks, but only a few and a couple of women with scarves over their mouths and continually then putting their hands up to adjust the scarf which is why you shouldn't wear one like that.
Shades-It works out at 6.20 pace.
Got my first real close knowledge of corona,one of my girls grandad has it,not good as he had his leg amputated last week,and also her mum and dad have been confirmed with it.Sinks in a little more when someone you know is affected.
I think all this social distancing seems to isolate us from a lot of the chit chat that we usually have on a regular basis. So I haven't heard of anyone I personally know that has or has relatives with the virus, although I'm sure there are some. It's like living in a bubble.
That doesn't sound too good for the grandad of your employee.
Got to say I'm worried about Chicago - that'll be more flights I'll lose if it gets canned. But what can you do? Nothing.
My weight's gone up a couple of pounds, unsurprisingly, due to the downtime I've had.
I ended up running 9 miles (actually 15K in the end), albeit at a slightly easier pace than yesterday (though there were still a couple of sub-10 miles in there. The foot didn't bother me on the run - I guess I feel it more padding about my flat in bare feet. I'll be keeping tabs on it but nothing to be done for now - no point going to the docs in the current situation. If it is what I think it is, cortisone might be an option but hopefully it won't come to that.
There were a lot more people about so I had did my best to avoid the busy common paths and dived into the road a few times on the side streets.
I was really annoyed with one couple I had to pass during the last mile or so. It was either go over the railway bridge which has a really narrow bit of path with a fence, so impossible to avoid walkers there, or duck back through the woods on the common. I saw a couple walking ahead of me taking up the width of the paths so I said "excuse me please"...no reaction...so said it again a bit louder...still no reaction...then "EXCUSE ME! PLEASE!" and they moved slightly but not enough for me to keep a 2m gap...then told ME to keep my distance. WTF! Idiots.
I think you were particularly unlucky that Tokyo was the first marathon cancelled due to the Coronavirus and airlines etc did not have any favourable terms for travellers in place at that time.
We'd all like to hope that by October life will be back to normal, but if not then hopefully airlines will allow free transfers or vouchers so you can fly at a later date and not lose out financially.
Some folk are so annoying not doing their bit to give us all room to pass comfortably.
I guess you'll be back to early morning running tomorrow.
Hope the foot settles down.
That's annoying about those people, Cal!
I'll reveal the much anticipated answer to the competition tomorrow
I'm meant to be going Vegas/Los Angeles in september so wondering what will happen there now.
I had a guy in the shop today,going around shouting at people to give him 2mtrs of space,which is practically impossible in a small shop when the aisles are about 2 mtr wide,anyway I had enough of him shouting at other people so another who got told to go to asda and he wasnt welcome.
Added bonus today,Boston emailed offering refunds if you cant do the new date, wasn't expecting that.
I've got my questions sorted with a marathon question, 2xathletics/olympics, boxing, F1, snooker, darts, football and...poker (well, it's on ESPN so I'm saying it's a sport - people can guess the answer!).
Just contemplating a run, so will hopefully get out soon.
Think I'm going to book Hamburg marathon for September out of my Boston refund,flights arent too bad and will book a refundable hotel,can get the race fee and flight for cheaper than Boston race alone.
Great news about Boston refund, and using the cash for Hamburg. That must be a deferred date for Hamburg, think it used to be in May.
Isn't the masks advice that if you are ill/have cold/likely to sneeze or cough then you wear the mask, it's for stopping the spread so to prevent folk from catching it from you the wearer. But wearing a mask for the general public isn't supposed to protect the wearer from catching it and it could be counterproductive as you have to touch your face to put them on or off.
If they start telling folk to wear them that will elevate the shortage of supplies drastically that are needed for health care employees. When we've seen photos in the past about Chinese/Japanese wearing masks apparently that was for the pollution element but photos used out of context.
Cal - so much stuff cancelled and more to come I suppose.
Big G - I've never won a spot the ball competition before
If I was doing your quiz I'd have to have answers that I could guess at as I know less than nothing about all the sports you've chosen and would probably get the athletics ones wrong too.
That Gove remark goes back to Sunday, as he was asked on the Andrew Marr show, but he said he didn't know and just said I suppose/guess. But there is nothing in the law passed that mentions time allowed for exercise but some 'spokespersons' were encouraging the one hour and they said that it was a good idea for urban areas where the parks could become too crowded. But if anyone is worried about crowding, just get up earlier or run on quiet streets. It's non runners and novices that think if you run you have to run in a park. For us it certainly wouldn't apply as we have plenty of routes to chose from.
6+ miles for me today, found a new circular route, not one I could normally do as I have to cross a busy A road but with less traffic not a problem today, half of the route flat and the other half hilly, 447ft so quite challenging hills. Only passed one couple out walking, didn't see anyone else and no cars passed me once I was off the main road.
25 years today I ran my first marathon at London
Yes that has always been the advice about masks,I read something about droplets going further than they previously thought so may be changing their advice based on that.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51205344
That article quotes WHO says masks should be worn by health care workers and people showing symptoms, so I assume by that they mean more likely to sneeze/cough etc
Hamburg would work well for you. I so hope that we will have races to look forward to very soon.
Happy silver maraversary! I think you should bake a cake.
Wasn't sure whether to take my rest day today or tomorrow, but then I remembered someone had challenged me to a steps contest on Garmin Connect today, and I struggle to rack up 2000 steps if I don't go out for a run.
My slowest mile, which had both climbs in it and 58m of elevation gain, was 11:13. I've been well over 12 min/mi before on that bit (though it was likely muddier than) so that was actually quite quick, considering.
But I averaged 10:24 for the entire run which isn't bad at all. I did 10 miles total, with the run there and back as well. Pretty happy with that.
I saw a mate who I regularly see (in normal circumstances) for lunch. We stopped and had a natter for a few minutes....on opposite sides of the road. Very strange circumstances!
Big G - Glad the health check news was reassuring.
Cal - Did you sort out a solution for your laundry after all?
I had a couple of days off as my leg just wasn't getting any better and.. says guardedly.. it seems to have done some good. I managed 15k yesterday and today with nothing more than a slight ache in the back of my thigh which I could forget about if I put my mind to it. Running was a bit like flogging a dead horse though. Was willing for it to be over from about 11k and was a definite plod. Never mind, it'd done and I feel good. Also have just made myself the most divine poached egg on toast just for me. Heaven.
On another positive note, I seem to have finally broken my new shoes in. I have been alternating between my Nike structures and Hokas for about a year now for training and they are hanging so when I went to Wales I went into an Asics outlet shop to try something different. The assistant suggested I stood on this machine to see what sort of foot I had, the heat from your foot gives an impression or something. Anyway, when I got off he informed me I did not have high arches as I'd imagined but more flattish feet. I was a bit put out by this to be honest. High arches sound more dainty and ballerina like. Flat arches make me sound like a duck
Forgot to say that while running through the forest this morning I heard a low rumbling sound which I thought was one of those big tractors they use for chopping trees. The sound got louder and louder and turned into a kind of WOPWOPWOP noise and then a blue Gendarme helicopter skimmed over my head! It was only just above the top of the trees which is a first. We see them in summer sometimes, quite high up, think they're checking for swimming pools or fires but never seen one that close. Scared the life out of me. Thought I was in Vietnam.
I think I will make a cake when I know I'm going to run my next marathon, a couple of days before perhaps, that will be a celebration.
That's a good hill session you did today. Steps are really hard for running, and so easy to have a fall on. Ground is very dry and dusty here, we haven't had rain for ages.
Big G - yes, strange times. I saw someone yesterday that always collars me for a moan so it was nice to wave and sail past without feeling guilty.
forgot to say earlier I saw a few peasants in the fields this morning
Anyway, congrats on the 25th anniversary Shades! I think the thing is the press are looking for new "news" and latching on to anything they can to generate more stories! I think it may actually stop the ministers and experts being totally open as they know their comments can be spun into creating misleading stories.
MF, the other day I saw a Chinook helicopter near the beach. I thought it was a bit extreme to be doing emergency drops of toilet rolls....!
Cal, Abingdon has gone, and I believe Chelmsford is also going. They're both October races
Shades - Think people who are driving places for their walks take a chance and will take the £30 fine especially if they can afford it it doesn't seem a punishment, it is had something like community service attached that may make people think a bit more. Happy 25th anniversary to your marathon debut! It's my tin (10th) next year.
Big G I was going red, but now seen the answer can I change? I saw a couple of mates when I was out on a run chatting, I decided not to stop as would have been a little gathering. It's weird seeing people chatting to each other and shouting from the other side of the road.
Cozy - have you checked your junk mail for subsports? that's where mine ended up.
Keith - best thing about having a dog was someone to talk to, I also think the dog listened to me more than Elle did.
Ian hope you get the refunds for flights sorted, well done for chucking out the moron, a couple of weeks ago a customer in front of me thought they were a comedian asking the woman on the tills about when they were getting products in, and being sarcastic. I'm sure the staff get fed up with people who are asking genuine questions.
MF glad you had a niggle free run, my newest shoes are white/ gold and yellow. Not my normal taste I go for but they were a good price.
Woke up on Tuesday with a tweaked in my lowerback/ hip so had a few rest days, went out yesterday for 2 miles (was going for 3) but curtailed it as I was running past the house. Back feels better today so will venture out for a small run just for exercise.
Bought a pair of Brooks adrenalines 19s from pro sports, £80 inc delivery so not a bad price. My last adrenalines I used for Manchester Marathon 2018 and have probably seen around 500 miles.
I spose reason for cancelling October races isn't just the fact that we don't know if they'll go ahead but there isn't the demand for the October races with Aprils all being postponed?
It happens to me but I have a habit of wandering off mid post
Shame about Chelmsford, it was on my list if racing had resumed.
Robert - I don't agree that folk would happily pay £30 fines to walk their dog and I'm pretty sure that the police would issue higher fines for repeat offenders.
Hope the back heals quickly, not due to different chair for your work?
New shoes, lovely, is that ProDirect or another company?
There would certainly be the demand for September and October races, I think it's more likely that with the uncertainty it's easier and more practical to just say we'll not hold a race this year.
The smaller ones probably cant afford the potential losses so are cancelling,in a way it's a pity as if races are allowed then they are probably the first ones to be allowed as gatherings will probably start small then be increased over time.
Yes, I did train properly for my first marathon although I think nothing quite prepares you for everything that a first marathon throws at you. It was a life changing experience for me, I loved it.
Good to hear the sciatica seems to be getting better you're back running.
I hope the gendarmes weren't looking for illegal runners.
Have a look at the model of your new shoes, as long as you're pleased with them you can then put that model in on the runrepeat website and it will advise similar shoes that may suit so you should be able to buy from the internet without too much concern about suitability and pick up a bargain.
But flatter feet, very common, is perfectly normal and often mild overpronation.
How's life in the lockdown? Are the restrictions slowing the progress of the virus?
Is your OH still at home? Working on the BMW?
Robert - thank you! Found it in my junk mail, despatched Monday so hopefully get it tomorrow.
On cancelled races, my favourite/least favourite 10k has been cancelled completely this year.
Least favourite because it's brutal, there's a hill at 5k which I've not experienced in any other race/run, very very tough.
Favourite because it's where this journey started. June 2018 I completed this 10k in 67:23! less than 2 years on I completed a half marathon in 1:43 so it holds a fond place in my heart as the kick up the bum I needed to get fitter.
Just done 11k out there today, cold wind, busy pavements but enjoyable run.
The kids have all been given loads of work to do which they either need to scan and send back or do on line if possible. The smallest one needs a fair bit of help.. I start off all calm but lose it pretty early on ending up both of us yelling at each other and me storming out of the house, simmering outside for a while and wishing I still smoked. He's got a session with his speech therapist on Zoom next Monday and neither of us are looking forward to THAT.
The older boys aren't much better. I got a call from Sacha's teacher yesterday asking how he was getting on with his virtual class. I didn't even know he had a virtual class. I pretended we got cut off and galloped up the stairs to wake Sacha up and grill him about it before she called back. Bloody nightmare
And no Shades, the BMW is still not finished. OH used his time off to have a "clear and sort out of his workplace" and prepared the engine "from scratch". I was then called to come and look. I made lots of admiring noises but between you and me I couldn't see much difference.