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Hobie, I'd hate every minute of that run, honestly!
Two days off (walking and gym instead...may as well hit the gym while I still can) do had to run today. I knew it'd be rainy but I was expecting light rain. What I actually got was a thunderstorm.
Fortunately it stopped after a couple of miles but the damage was done. Never mind, 5 logged.
YTD: 1656
TT - it is taking longer because I am slower but I know what you mean - Next Sunday perhaps.
Cal, yes, so close to being beaten up by the missus as I still went out running on her birthday - the Hong Kong Marathon jacket that I often wear has 'Run For A Reason' on it's back, if asked what the reason is I usually reply 'I am married'
Finished Court early yesterday as several defendants didn't show up so they were tried in their absence (shame really as I would much rather anyone accused to put up a defence/their perspective so justice is seen to be done) - meant I could still do 6.40 miles when I got home.
YTD = 1953.76 miles
Cold but very bright, wonderful day for a run.
YTD: 1288.43
Sorry if my message veers away from the core subject of running.
5 and 6.2 to log making 1176.7
Got my eye on 1400 which would have me 200 over the initial 100 per month I was hoping for.
YTD: 1933' .
The weather's really been a bit ridiculous recently - am quite glad that it's hit during taper time for me. Good to see people approaching 2000 miles on here! I'm wondering if I might aim for 1500...
YTD 1308
Lovely day, today, with only light winds, so enjoyed another seafront run. Another spectacular sunrise although I needed to look over my shoulder! So, a comfortable 12 miles.
YTD: 1945' .
Ytd: 1181.7
Donnie, well done - I am a minute per mile slower in the dark, on average (although if I run in the dark it's early morning and I'm more stiff, as well as more cautious due to not being able to see as well).
MrM2 - I've changed routes on a run just to see a sunrise. Maybe run it the other way next time.
No sunrise today - it was very misty out. Chilly too - had to get my jacket out. Did 10 slow miles and explored a few new roads and paths, though mostly because the expected lighter traffic did not materialise and I diverted several times to avoid stopping at roads. I may end up sticking to running after 9 - I was out at 6.45 this morning and so I hit rush hour (rush hour seems to start at 7 here, sometimes earlier). The back streets are quiet but I always have to cross a few main roads on longer runs.
I forgot to post yesterday - did 6 then with some faster bits at the end - hamstring no worse than usual. Groin a bit niggly when I woke up and I'm not sure if that was from the run or the gym, but it didn't bother me on today's run, which is good.
YTD: 1672
YTD: 1679
13 miles of slip sliding on coast path for me today...was a stunning day.
1271 miles YTD
Cal... sorry to hear that you still have grumbly bits. Well done on getting it together for the 5k.
Have had two non-running days as we needed to get the house ready for viewings. (Selling up after 32 years!) Had our first two appointments today, and the second one resulted in an offer; 99% of the asking price. Resulted in me getting out later than I wanted to, for my run. So, a mixed 10 miles with the second half suffering from 'sun-down, slow down' syndrome. Otherwise Happy.
YTD: 1955' .
Cal, glad the niggle was ok - I personally think a 5k time trial is very hard on one's own - I wouldn't be surprised if you'd have been faster in an actual event.
MrM2, I like you am fond of a seafront run, so I've decided on an out and back at my local-ish promenade (which is very long) - it also has the advantage of being flat, which my straight-out-the-door runs are definitely not, and it's not muddy/busy like the local canal path is currently. I'm just hoping it's not too windy, as a strong coastal headwind is almost certain to destroy my hoped-for pace! I do like the idea of running from the house and leaving layers/drinks there - it would definitely make things easier. It's felt very strange today, getting stuff ready for a marathon while still in my own house rather than being in a hotel somewhere - I love local races in general but have never run a local marathon, as I like to make a bit of an occasion of them!
Worryingly, my legs felt like lead on my 'easy 3' about 2 mins per mile slower than target marathon pace today. Hoping it was just psychological!
YTD 1316
Gipfel...yes and no...while it's definitely easier to run against other people, during the summer I did some good times around there on my own, including an unofficial PB. I think I have your lead legs, too.
I did 12 miles today and it felt like an awfully long way, despite the fact I was banging out 18s and 20s during the summer, with some very big hills on some of those routes. I didn't take that much time off with the hamstring so I'm a bit mystified as to why I've apparently lost so much fitness. Oh well...a 40 mile week so getting back to normal training again.
YTD: 1691
MrMr2 that was quick! I gather the market is picking up pace but that really is quick, do you have somewhere to move too???
Cal I think doing time trials on your own is really hard, I always take the OH if I want to do speed work as he is far faster.
Either that or the treadmill 😃
Warm but misty, lots and lots of runners and cyclists. Just been into town, lots of people queuing outside Gregg's, not the ones I saw running.
YTD: 1297.36
TT... Busy here as well, this afternoon. On the brink of 1300'.
Regarding the house sale...the people who made the offer, yesterday, came back with the full asking price when the agent told them that there were other potential buyers, with appointments. The market here is very busy.
Out this afternoon for a 12' seafront run. Intended running alternate Slow/Fast miles. It didn't turnout quite like that, but I'm happy to have come home in 2 hours.
YTD: 1967' .
Am still waiting to hearing the contracts exchanged for the sale of our spare house - apparently the mortgage offer was approved to the buyers on Monday. We would really not wish to pay another monthly mortgage payment or landlord insurance and Council Tax on an empty house if we could avoid it.
Back to running matters, since last posting, my runs were:
3/11 - 7.25
4/11 - 7.25
5/11 - 7.25
6/11 - 7.25
7/11 - 7.25
8/11 - 13.77
Total 50.02 miles
YTD = 2003.78 miles
2000 miles - yay
I don't think I will achieve the equivalent of 100 marathon distance this year but it has been a weird one for all and I have been injured for the most part.
Mr MM: hope the house move is straight forward. I'm sure the process will be fine, leaving 30 years of memories would be my greatest challenge.
Since signing in it's been three misty, damp, still and really enjoyable evening runs. A stillness seemed to have enveloped the town. 8, 6.2 and 6.4
Ytd: 1202.3
Our (old/spare) house sale is still going through, the missus has already booked some viewings of other properties - I must be losing my touch in explaining that I am keen on having a comfortable stress free life at my age whereas SWMBO is looking to take on a (buy to let) mortgage on a bigger property - any tips on how to resolve this (other than to run away) would be greatly appreciated.
Harmander I decided last year, after massive health issues, to look for a comfortable stress free life. It's made a huge difference to both our lives. I would recommend it.
Cold, foggy, wet run this morning. It's tough to see black dogs when the street lights are off but the fog hasn't lifted!!!
YTD 1307.86
My marathon went really well yesterday - unbelievably, my average pace was the exact pace (to the second) that I'd trained for! It gave me an unofficial marathon PB of 3:50, which is more than 7 minutes quicker than my official one from 2018 - just a shame it wasn't in a real race. I was fairly lucky with the conditions - it wasn't blowing a gale on the seafront and was quite cool/drizzly without being really rainy - so I didn't overheat and suffer from the lack of water stations. I also made myself a good playlist to listen to, which definitely helped with the motivation - and actually, the whole thing seemed to go by quite quickly. There were lots of other runners out too, so I pretended they were doing the 'race' as well
I feel as if I'm wanting a proper race even more now! I'm going to be scouring the country for one as soon as this lockdown is over.
YTD 1343
TT... Well done on passing 1300'.
Donnie... Congrats on passing 1200'! You are right about 30 years of memories!
Harmander... Well done on 'soldiering on' and passing the 2000', even with all your issues (physical and domestic!!!)
Rest day today, but after yesterday's run I noted that there were 53 days left in the year and I had another 53 miles to notch up to reach 2020' in 2020. (I've had one eye on that possibility for several months.)
Such mild weather at the moment. Hope to get out for a short run tomorrow.
Harmander, Big miles, well done.
Gripfel, great marathon time, and nice mileage.
TT, nice 1300.
A lunchtime 5 miles for me, actually back in work for the first time in a couple of weeks.
1282 miles YTD...what's a nice round number to aim for???
Hello old friends! So lovely to see so many familiar folks on here - and such amazing totals!!!
Must admit I haven't managed to read back through everything but it looks like everyone is making outstanding progress. I'm particularly impressed with your marathon report above and excellent PB, Gipfel.
Fab new photo of you, Cal - looking in top form... and a new pic for Dubai too, yet so many of you looking exactly the same - I'd recognise those round, red faces with yellow crosses for eyes anywhere (MrM2, Donnie, TT, Andrew... and others I'm sure I've missed!)
After a difficult year with excessive CBA and overwhelming volumes of work, you're ALL putting me to shame on the mileage front... but I'm aiming for a DIY ultra with a work friend when Lockdown 2 is finished - so I need to focus!
YTD: 959.08 mi.
(Apologies for all the name-checks I've missed - but I fear this post would turn into War and Peace if I followed the traditional... great to see the tradition continues with you all