Chucky ár Lá... DigDig's gonna get you!

digger2d2

Firstly, Happy New Year to you all...Hopefully 2011 will be progressive and injury free. Although I've kept an eye on and contibuted to other training logs to date, this is my first one....So, why do it now?.....To keep a better focus on my goals this year and to allow new/novice runners an opportunity to track my progress, learn from some of my mistakes and maybe gain some useful knowledge based on some of the discussions that might arise and the contributions from other posters.

So, I'm 43 and 362 days old, started running in 2009 having never run before. I'd always played sports so had a reasonable residual fitness despite doing nothing more than playing golf when I packed in team sports in 2007. So, before I go any further, if perhaps you're reading this and contemplating taking up running, just do it!....(do I have to pay royalties on that slogan?) It is simply a fantastic way of getting fit and then fitter...It's relatively cheap and it's the only acceptable way for a man to appear in tights in public!!!

2009 times were as follows
5k 24:something, 5 mile 38:13, 10 mile 1:25:41, Half Marathon 1:52:51

2010 times
5k 21:13, 5 Mile 36:38, 10 Mile 1:21:26, Half 1:45:18, Marathon 4:32:58:eek:

Goals for this year, increase my mileage, do more speedwork, learn how to use the info I get from my Heart Monitor, learn all about V02Max and all of that stuff......Start eating and drinking more good stuff and less bad stuff and read a book that isn't about a serial killer with a shoe fetish or a renegade navy seal...maybe one that's about running and nutrition!!

So, I'll run another Marathon this year and learn from last years mistake of setting off too quickly - I ran the first 16 miles in 2:12 and hobbled the last 10 on severely cramped legs in 2:21 !!...So, sub 4 Marathon is achieveable.....I also want to try get a sub 20 min 5k...Other then that I'd like to do a 10k in sub 45 and a few mountain races as well.....So, here goes...I'm off for a short run to blow away last nights excesses....;)

rainbow kirby

digger2d2 wrote: »

it's the only acceptable way for a man to appear in tights in public!!!

Any excuse, eh? :pac:

Good luck with the log

digger2d2

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Any excuse, eh? :pac:

Good luck with the log

Shhhhh....Don't tell anyone.....;)

digger2d2

Right so....First run of the year completed...3.32 miles at 8:38 pace. Felt quite tough to begin with but then got into it. Still a bit heavy legged from the 10 miles I did in the Park with menoscemo, rk, mrslow, ral, chinguetti and brianderunner on Thursday...Probably wasn't a great idea to wear the new Lunarglides for that 10 as they were just out of the box. Wore the Brooks this morning and will do again on Monday for 10 more in the Park.

menoscemo

Best of luck digger. About time you got yourself a log, you've been camping out on other people's logs for long enough:pac:

See you on Monday.

Brianderunner

Great log title, does this mean your gonna run 7 days a week :pac:. Good luck.

jcsmum

Horay, you started a log (about bloody time too). Will look forward to reading all your sarky comments, funny anecdotes & escapades involving your various running attire.
(oh and of course, your running!)

digger2d2

menoscemo wrote: »

Best of luck digger. About time you got yourself a log, you've been camping out on other people's logs for long enough:pac:

See you on Monday.

Ha...See you Monday alright

digger2d2

Brianderunner wrote: »

Great log title, does this mean your gonna run 7 days a week :pac:. Good luck.

digger2d2

jcsmum wrote: »

Horay, you started a log (about bloody time too). Will look forward to reading all your sarky comments, funny anecdotes & escapades involving your various running attire.
(oh and of course, your running!)

You learned to read over Christmas??

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

it's the only acceptable way for a man to appear in tights in public!!!

digger2d2 wrote: »

blow a serial killer with a shoe fetish

menoscemo wrote: »

you've been camping out on other people's logs for long enough

With all the innuendo thus far all you're missing is a picture of you in your marathon vest and you're the fifth member of the village people. Good luck with all of my goals, could you not find your own?

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

With all the innuendo thus far all you're missing is a picture of you in your marathon vest and you're the fifth member of the village people. Good luck with all of my goals, could you not find your own?

Well, I looked at yours and thought someone has to achieve them:D

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

Well, I looked at yours and thought someone has to achieve them:D

Thems fightin words! :cool:

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

Thems fightin words! :cool:

You wouldn't want me to bash you now would ya?;)

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

You wouldn't want me to bash you now would ya?;)

Careful now, you may end up ostracised.:D

showit

Good luck with your Targets Digger,

nachoqueen

Surely one will make a 2011 appearance ! Delighted u r doing a blog , will be following ur progress

BrokenMan

Best of luck digger with those shorter distance times the 4 hour marathon will be no bother to you at all

digger2d2

showit wrote: »

Good luck with your Targets Digger,

Cheers...Read a couple of your posts...Have you started your couch to programme yet?

digger2d2

nachoqueen wrote: »

Surely one will make a 2011 appearance ! Delighted u r doing a blog , will be following ur progress

Thanks B, ah...I guess 2011 wouldn't be the same without me in a vest...It makes everyone else feel good about themselves

digger2d2

BrokenMan wrote: »

Best of luck digger with those shorter distance times the 4 hour marathon will be no bother to you at all

Thanks:)

digger2d2

Right so...Group run this morning with mrslow, rk, meno, chinguetti, claralara and a bunch of mrslow's Internet weirdo friends We started slowly but a few of us did a 'People's Front of Judea' and broke away...Myself and Meno did 10.1 at 9.10 ish pace....maybe doing the last two miles around 8.30 pace....I went off to do a quick bit extra as I'm a Garmin ho and completed 10.68 to round up my mileage for the new year to an even 14 miles (sad I know).....

Today's run was the best I felt since my DCM 'effort' and I'd nearly go out again this evening but I'll wait until tomorrow and do a gentle 5 maybe...

You'll have to wait another month before I start reporting on my HR, VO2 Max and Lactate threshold I'm afraid......;)

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

Right so...Group run this morning with mrslow, rk, meno, chinguetti, claralara and a bunch of mrslow's Internet weirdo friends We started slowly but a few of us did a 'People's Front of Judea' and broke away...Myself and Meno did 10.1 at 9.10 ish pace....maybe doing the last two miles around 8.30 pace....I went off to do a quick bit extra as I'm a Garmin ho and completed 10.68 to round up my mileage for the new year to an even 14 miles (sad I know).....

Today's run was the best I felt since my DCM 'effort' and I'd nearly go out again this evening but I'll wait until tomorrow and do a gentle 5 maybe...

You'll have to wait another month before I start reporting on my HR, VO2 Max and Lactate threshold I'm afraid......;)

You left out details of your new squeeze, Julien of the long tresses from Paris no less.:P

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

You left out details of your new squeeze, Julien of the long tresses from Paris no less.:P

I can't help it if I'm really, really, ridiculously good looking!

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

I can't help it if I'm really, really, ridiculously good looking!

That and your dubious sportswear.

shazkea

Failte digger and as everyone has said...about bloody time

Good luck with the goals for this year.

digger2d2

shazkea wrote: »

Failte digger and as everyone has said...about bloody time

Good luck with the goals for this year.

Thanks Shaz....I see over on the pukers claralara's log that you might be out in the park for the group lsr next weekend...Look forward to seeing you then unless I nip away for a quick weeks skiing....

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

That and your dubious sportswear.

I thought I was rather conservative today...Wait til I get a tan again and the mankini might be on show....;):D

rainbow kirby

digger2d2 wrote: »

I thought I was rather conservative today...Wait til I get a tan again and the mankini might be on show....;):D

Mankini and tights, eh? :pac:

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

unless I nip away for a quick weeks skiing....

Good luck with that goal See you next Sunday (in your mankini!)

digger2d2

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Mankini and tights, eh? :pac:

And Chinguetti's snood just to complete the catwalk look.....;)

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

Good luck with that goal See you next Sunday (in your mankini!)

Your sarcasm drips from that post but I feel you understand my downtrodden position after 20 years of blissful marraige :eek:

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

Your sarcasm drips from that post but I feel you understand my downtrodden position after 20 years of blissful marraige :eek:

There but for the grace of God go I, people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones and on and on we go. I'm disappointed in you.:P

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

There but for the grace of God go I, people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones and on and on we go. I'm disappointed in you.:P

chinguetti

Any particular colour snood you after to go with the tan and mankini? I have a wide range wide of colours if required:D

menoscemo

chinguetti wrote: »

Any particular colour snood you after to go with the tan and mankini? I have a wide range wide of colours if required:D

Have to say I didn't notice your 'snood' today (had to google that one). The shorts over the top of your tights were rather fetching though :pac:

chinguetti

menoscemo wrote: »

The shorts over the top of your tights were rather fetching though :pac:

I always wear the shorts over the tights as i need the pockets in my shorts to keep the car keys from getting lost. Needs must but between that and the snood, i'm afraid i'm going to feel i need more fashionable running gear.:)

digger2d2

chinguetti wrote: »

Any particular colour snood you after to go with the tan and mankini? I have a wide range wide of colours if required:D

Any colour as long as it's luminous

jcsmum

mrslow wrote: »

There but for the grace of God go I, people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones and on and on we go. I'm disappointed in you.:P

Well done mrslow, you beat me to it!

digger2d2

jcsmum wrote: »

Well done mrslow, you beat me to it!

Jeez....One spelling mistake and everyone is jumping all over me I'm quite proud of the fact that I made the mistake on the word 'marriage' though

digger2d2

So, recovery run this morning of 4.63 at 9:00 pace (I know I should slow down recovery runs...I only discussed same yesterday with Menoscemo...doh) Oh, also started the push up challenge the other day at 5/5/5...Did 7/7/7 this morning...Can't imagine ever being able to do 100/100/100 with like a one minute break between each lot

At the start of every month I'm going to list me vital stats (Well, some of them ) to keep an eye on them as I'm not getting any younger..44 today:eek:

So, Height 174cm Weight 70.4 kg, BMI 22.73

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

So, recovery run this morning of 4.63 at 9:00 pace (I know I should slow down recovery runs...I only discussed same yesterday with Menoscemo...doh)

At the start of every month I'm going to list me vital stats (Well, some of them ) to keep an eye on them as I'm not getting any younger..44 today:eek:

So, Height 174cm Weight 70.4 kg, BMI 22.73

Happy Birthday Dad!:D Did you get a call from the President this morning?

jcsmum

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

Happy Birthday Dad!:D Did you get a call from the President this morning?

Nah, but the local undertaker did leave his card!!;)

rainbow kirby

Old grey digger, he ain't what he used to be... :pac:

(Happy birthday!)

digger2d2

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Old grey digger, he ain't what he used to be... :pac:

(Happy birthday!)

I'd still pass the Whistle Test

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

I'd still pass the Whistle Test

I had to google that as I am young

digger2d2

mrslow wrote: »

I had to google that as I am young

Julien didn't...He knew the value of my whistle straight away !!

Mr Slow

digger2d2 wrote: »

Julien didn't...He knew the value of my whistle straight away !!

Did ye manage a fumble in the trees before Meno caught up with ye?

showit

digger2d2 wrote: »

At the start of every month I'm going to list me vital stats (Well, some of them ) to keep an eye on them as I'm not getting any younger..44 today:eek:

So, Height 174cm Weight 70.4 kg, BMI 22.73

Inside leg ?

Happy Birthday Digger

pocketslint

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIGGER!