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Dear Oldies
Happy New Year and here's to an injury-free and speedy 2006!
Luv
Young'Un
:oD
PS Eye of the Tiger....
I tried to run 5min/k. Managed 4.50 for first two Ks then got to 5K in 24.55 (faster than Friday's 5K!)
Tried to hang on but fell back to 5.10s.
Made it to the finish in 50.38 - a pb by nearly a minute. Very very pleased:-)))
Saw loads of people at the race. No other pbs I think but a few good come-back runs. JJ did about 46mins I think - he seemed not pleased but not too disappointed either.
Perfect weather for the five mile race this morning. The temp is about 2*C, but I run better in cooler weather. I did not stay for breakfast. Not only is it a great way to start the new year, but it's the fastest I've run this year!
Lady L - Well done! Congratulations on your race and PB! By your time, I can see that you probably bundled up AGAIN! Link us to the picture later!
Red - Sorry that you did not make it, but you tried. That says much for your attitude.
Snaps - Well done on your race and year's best time! Of course, that will be the benchmark to measure other races.
Rabs - You look in running shape. Of course, you are young. Are you doing many miles now?
Gos - If I were you, I would be revisiting the physio.
Have a Happy New Year! Have fun!
Poor Gos! ***hugs***
Sorry you were let down by the trains, Redhead.
OK peeps, what do you think? I've done 3 10k races now in the period Oct-Dec, going from 75 minutes to 69 minutes. Got another lined up Feb if my application is accepted (expect it to be slower because it has hills). Dare I enter for the Robin Hood Half in September? I'm finding the thought that it is double the 10k distance and some more a wee bit overwhelming at the mo. Is there enough time for me to prepare or should I leave it for another year?
I'm very down )0:
Fortunately I didn't tell the goslings they were entered for the Fun Run too . . . .
Well done to all who ran/raced today-A great start to the New Year !
Jim-I've never visited a physio-presumably they treat golf injuries too ? (0;
Thanks Tehuti xx
Jimboob,
2005 was not my best year for running (after FLM) for a number of personal reasons
BUT
de WABBIT's return is imminent. Beeeeeeeeeeeee scared!
[Wabbit waves magic wand over Gossie]
2006 will be a good year for you, Gossie. Keep your chin up and think positive. Good times are around the corner.
Redbonce, As frustrating as it must have been, worry not about no running today. You'll be in fine form come FLM..... Am hoping I will catch a glimpse of you at the same time Ms Radcliffe passes me at Mile 18....
Errrrrrr... BTW, I will be supporting not running. Just in case you think I will be ahead of the blonde dynamo.
:oD
[blush]
Sorry Jimbo. Tis a type, honest!
IMHO you could be ready for a half as soon as, say, end of April i.e. 4 months, but over to JJ for comment...
Gos - Obviously, I misspelled something. I was trying to say "doctor".
tehuti - I can not give you technical advice, but you could run that half marathon. Of course, we could get caught up in the details of racing versus running, but I digress. You could go the distance. Run strongly!
No racing today, but a steady 9 miles with Ozzy, the snow's gone all squishy now so we both got muddy. Still, enjoyed the exercise.
Last night's 'do' was great fun, the place was packed to the rafters, breathing room only - the band played 60s music from 9pm to 1.30am with only a few short breaks. It was super to see all the teenys there bopping away with us oldies and everyone seemed to know most of the songs (Beatles, Stones, Deep Purple, Cream, Hendrix, The Who). Champers and fireworks at midnight. Got home just after 2am.
LL, that's a fab time. I'm, hoping to get my 10k time down to nearer 50 minutes this year.
Tehuti, you'll easily manage a marathon in the autumn but, as Froggy says, you'll be ready long before then.
Gozzie, take care pet.
IW, that sounds like my kind of party!
I am now officially on the wagon for a while as my body definitely needs a detox.
Yes, I second Redbonce!
Tehuti, tis your challenge for 2006.....
LO Redbonce... How's you? Have you nearly finished your FLM training then? :oD
http://www.dwknight.co.uk/index.php?event_id=256&photo=5efd4485
There is one of JJ in there too but I'll leave him to do the posting.
I was 12th LV40. It seems more old ladies turned up today than on Friday.
Nice Piccie, LL......
What plans do you have for this year and racing? Are you in FLM?
I'll support though.
I looked for meerkat and enquired after her, Jim, but she wasn;t there. I have also texted her but no reply. I'll try emailing after the holidays.
Wabbit, I am such a strong and confident runner that I do not need to train for the FLM <watches the pretty piggy flying past.........then wanders off to take more medication>
Tomorrow I start my marathon training schedule. It's a rest day :-)
Red - Train strongly!
Lady L - Sorry that Meer was not around. It's nice that you looked for her. If anyone sees her, tell her hi for me.