Glorious sunny 18 degree day in good old Norfolk. Pity i also pulled something in my hip at the allotment yesterday so not sure if i can go too far on the bike now, grrrr.
Hoping a little swim will loosen things up.
Think i'm just going to have to stay indoors wrapped in bubble wrap till next week to avoid any further injury.
Tim, crack on mate. Someone said to me 'if it aint raining, it aint training'. Did think that was holox myself but there you go
Wonderful work everyone. I on the other hand have had a few weeks of easiness due to work trips overseas and other stuff that's taken me on an 8 hour round trip commute.
Thankfully I still have 21 weeks until my half so there is still plenty time to loose the weight and get fit.
In truth, my head is already thinking about 2014. Will it be Germany, Austria or Switzerland? Oh the decisions!
On a different note (and most probably on another thread) does anyone here have any mentor / mentee experience? Am interested in anyone's thoughts on the subject.
You've made a good decision there SD. Your fitness will not increase in that time frame. It's also a good reminder to myself.
I've been running this week, but the Achilles is still not right and after this weekend I'll swap the running for swimming. Though there is the small matter of a local 10km on the 6th May...
Some idiot knocked me of my bike this morning (don't panic the bikes ok). Helmet came of on impact and I then banged head on the kerb.currently at hospital waiti g to be seen (and waiting and waiting ...)
The idiot was also on a bike, he pulled out onto the road in front of me without looking then went straight across the road into me. I shouted 'look out' but 'twas too late. he did stop (briefly), said 'sorry I didn't hear you I'm off to the doctors' then b*ggered off
anyway, have been seen and sent home with a list of 'what to look out for if you're concussed'. My gp wants to see me back at the end of the day to make sure I'm ok, so i do at least feel well looked after by the NHS
Oh Frag, how crap. (((((((Fraggle))))))). You're not alone tonight, I hope? Recover quickly.
Good news here - went for a swim today and not a single grumble from the back. It's feeling good, apart from a bit of stiffness first thing in the morning. Looks like the sportive this weekend is on after all.
Nursey I have company so you need not worry. Bruising is going down remarkably quickly on my head now, but it's sitting down that's the difficult part despite all the natural padding I have
Feeling distinctly at a low ebb today, maybe because I know it's going to be a poor training week (lots on with family and a weekend at a writing convention). Could also be because I watched an hour of the Boston tragedy last night.
Determined to get out for a run later. Some mornings I just can't seem to get out of bed...
I'm with you Tim. Too much Boston coverage here. Watched a video of people looting race gear in the middle of the wounded last night that made me want to vomit. To top it off, I get to say goodbye to my uncle today, the only father I've ever really had.
Fraggle, concussions are no joke. Make sure you take it easy and also get a new helmet.
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14 miles run .... in wind and rain
Longing for some sunshine
Well done Raf
And good running MeldyMentor
Why thank you madam ... wasnt quite what I had planned but turned out ok as they say!
Off for a day trip to Brighton tomorrow to hurl abuse at pirates
Mrs Yank sounds like she is on a roll !!
You guys killed it today. Centuries? 14-15 mile runs? Too soon for that
too soon?? Only 34 days, 9 hours and 57 minutes till I'm standing on the start line of IM Lanza..... not that I'm counting!!
You not running tomorrow then M..eldy?
Nope .... I am on borrowed time with regards injury so I am more than happy with 14 today
Popping down to support tomorrow
Yank .... as the man says, 5 weeks andcounting
Top job Raf! Working up to my first century ride.
Good training everyone!
Ran 8 miles in heavy rain today, quite enjoyed it. Looking forward to a bit of sun, though.
Hoping to bike in the morning, but weather forecast is, surprisingly, shat.
Ok, ok, I'll let you lot off then. I'll be doing the same in 2014 when CDA is in June.
Hoping a little swim will loosen things up.
Think i'm just going to have to stay indoors wrapped in bubble wrap till next week to avoid any further injury.
Tim, crack on mate. Someone said to me 'if it aint raining, it aint training'. Did think that was holox myself but there you go
Wonderful work everyone. I on the other hand have had a few weeks of easiness due to work trips overseas and other stuff that's taken me on an 8 hour round trip commute.
Thankfully I still have 21 weeks until my half so there is still plenty time to loose the weight and get fit.
In truth, my head is already thinking about 2014. Will it be Germany, Austria or Switzerland? Oh the decisions!
On a different note (and most probably on another thread) does anyone here have any mentor / mentee experience? Am interested in anyone's thoughts on the subject.
Enjoy the warmth people
Weekly update, not a great deal of excitement this week
http://clearseaz-timetogetfit.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/amstel-gold-race-2013.html
You've made a good decision there SD. Your fitness will not increase in that time frame. It's also a good reminder to myself.
I've been running this week, but the Achilles is still not right and after this weekend I'll swap the running for swimming. Though there is the small matter of a local 10km on the 6th May...
Good morning to you all
Its the start of week 6 of my training plan and its the first week planned of what I consider real voume ... so i'll see how that turns out
(((Fraggle))) Hope you are OK
Fraggle, be well. Did the idiot stop?
The idiot was also on a bike, he pulled out onto the road in front of me without looking then went straight across the road into me. I shouted 'look out' but 'twas too late. he did stop (briefly), said 'sorry I didn't hear you I'm off to the doctors' then b*ggered off
anyway, have been seen and sent home with a list of 'what to look out for if you're concussed'. My gp wants to see me back at the end of the day to make sure I'm ok, so i do at least feel well looked after by the NHS
got a huge headache mind........
Oh Frag, how crap. (((((((Fraggle))))))). You're not alone tonight, I hope? Recover quickly.
Good news here - went for a swim today and not a single grumble from the back. It's feeling good, apart from a bit of stiffness first thing in the morning. Looks like the sportive this weekend is on after all.
Nursey I have company so you need not worry. Bruising is going down remarkably quickly on my head now, but it's sitting down that's the difficult part despite all the natural padding I have
fraggle - hope you are ok, that sounds nasty
Nurse, glad your back is starting to feel better
honestly .... one meeting with me and she's throwing herself at traffic !
mr frag has given the bike the once-over and either the rear mech or rear mech hanger is damaged so more money down the Tri drain!
going away for a few days as my uncle is having his op tomorrow; was going to take my bike, but I guess it'll be cozzie and trainers instead now.
Wk 6 D 1 ...
LUNCH TIME
- 2k swim ... As 5 x 400m acceleration set
PM
- 3hr spin ... Spinervals 13: Tough Love
- 20min core and stretch
Frags is in the wars again... I don't suppose you happened to see my wife & kids in A&E did you? Seems they were there today too.
Heal well (again!)
Feeling distinctly at a low ebb today, maybe because I know it's going to be a poor training week (lots on with family and a weekend at a writing convention). Could also be because I watched an hour of the Boston tragedy last night.
Determined to get out for a run later. Some mornings I just can't seem to get out of bed...
Fraggle, concussions are no joke. Make sure you take it easy and also get a new helmet.
(((Yank))), a tough day for you.
My turbo wheel appears to have a slow puncture, so that's some tube changing practise lined up.