First grey hair and lack of motivation.

red face dave

Younganne wrote: »

Dave, Don't foget to take the High 5 Zero before you go (running not drinking:D)

Funny you should have mention that just checked the tube earlier and it seems to be empty do ye know which shop sells them in the big smoke

Nules10

I usually pick mine up in cycle shops. I have also seen them in tesco. There are is a cycle shop around Parnell street I think the back of the iliac shopping centre.

Younganne

no sorry...i got mine online, think lots of cycling shops have them and i'd say Amphibian King have them

Younganne

god Nules...we're like a bad double act:eek:

Nules10

Younganne wrote: »

god Nules...we're like a bad double act:eek:

:D I know it's flaming scary

red face dave

Thanks for the help my neck is getting sore going from one to the other so I shall step aside.

Younganne

red face dave wrote: »

Thanks for the help my neck is getting sore going from one to the other so I shall step aside.

Ah Dave, we've scared you off your own log:eek::eek:

red face dave

Meant to tell ye on a positive note I came in 14th place in the mens race last Sunday.

Just don't ask how many entered:D:D:D:D

Younganne

don't worry about those behind you...

over and out for tonight lads!!!:D

Nules10

red face dave wrote: »

Meant to tell ye on a positive note I came in 14th place in the mens race last Sunday.

Just don't ask how many entered:D:D:D:D

Hey 14th is great doesn't matter if there were 15 in d race

red face dave

Didn't get out for a run today but will be hitting the roads tomorrow for a nice and handy 5 miles. Legs feeling fresh and looking forward to the half marathon at the weekend. Probably that break did me the world of good.

After a strange week maybe I might just be able to push for a pb.

red face dave

I'm back in the game:D:D:D
5 miles @ 8.50 pace. Had a thumping headache for most of the run but just kept on plodding away. Felt great when finished and looking forward to heading home for the race on Saturday. Just hope everything goes okay this week

Nules10

Good to see you back Dave. And you just never know what the race may hold for you. Enjoy the runs this week

red face dave

Thanks Nules.

Not sure if I can get out tomorrow maybe for a short run tomorrow evening. Have club training Thursday night and head out for a quick run on Friday night before the race on Saturday.

Nules10

As you said the rest probably did you the world of good so a few short runs will be grand this week to loosen out the legs.

red face dave

Decided to pull out of the race at the weekend my head is just not in it at the moment. A sign of a good race is when you email the organizers and they have transferred my entry until next year without any fuss.

I did my first yoga class (home dvd) today found it very good and my stomach is sore now.
A quick question for any yoga experts how long should I do each session for and how many times a week should I do it.

scriba

You'll get your momentum back in no time Dave, and fair play to do the Yoga. Core stuff frightens the life out of me!

red face dave

Cheers Scriba its family stuff that should be sorted tomorrow hopefully.

I said I would give it a try and see what happens it all very slow and hard to get used to.

Nules10

Sore stomach is good dave That's good that they have transferred your entry to next year, if your heart is not in it no point in pushing it as could make you feel worse in the end if you don't get a PB or run a good race. Anyways the yoga/pilates thing you should do it probably for at least a half an hour and if you are really dedicated 40mins maybe 3 times a week if you can. Just make sure you keep the core engaged (belly pulled in) to protect the lower back and don't hold your breath either keep breathing through the exercises

red face dave

I feel the six pack starting already.

Nules10

red face dave wrote: »

I feel the six pack starting already.

Ahh to get that you have to do it for 3 hours a day 7 days a week

red face dave

Ah ****e you have just dashed all my hopes.

Nules10

six packs are over rated anyway dave they are so last year

red face dave

Ha ha. I suppose I may try from something else instead

red face dave

Finally I can put these last 2 weeks behind me. My good wife came home from hospital today so its time to move on.

So back training from now. Have signed up for Abbeyleix 10k on the 27th May and then the 5 mile in the park 30th June

Cant seem to find a decent half marathon anywhere.

scriba

red face dave wrote: »

Finally I can put these last 2 weeks behind me. My good wife came home from hospital today so its time to move on.

So back training from now. Have signed up for Abbeyleix 10k on the 27th May and then the 5 mile in the park 30th June

Cant seem to find a decent half marathon anywhere.

Is not the Clontarf Half on the 7th of July? Unless it isn't decent, of course. I was hoping to do it (up in Dublin for a conference, but naturally speaking on the morning it's on ).

Glad to hear all is well again.

Nules10

Good to see you back Dave. Speedy recovery to ur wife. Think Clontarf is meant to be a flat enough course only thing is the wind can be brutal as far as I know. Check out last yrs thread on it should give you some idea.

menoscemo

Nules10 wrote: »

Good to see you back Dave. Speedy recovery to ur wife. Think Clontarf is meant to be a flat enough course only thing is the wind can be brutal as far as I know. Check out last yrs thread on it should give you some idea.

Clontarf half is generally very fast, it has absolutely no inclines, totally flat. There can be a bit of wind in the area though which can play havoc (especially if coming off the sea) as the course is very open. Last year the conditions were near perfect (no wind) and it was a very fast course.

Nules10

menoscemo wrote: »

Clontarf half is generally very fast, it has absolutely no inclines, totally flat. There can be a bit of wind in the area though which can play havoc (especially if coming off the sea) as the course is very open. Last year the conditions were near perfect (no wind) and it was a very fast course.

Hmm think I might be tempted to do this one myself. Am well used to the winds coming in from the sea :rolleyes:

menoscemo

Nules10 wrote: »

Hmm think I might be tempted to do this one myself. Am well used to the winds coming in from the sea :rolleyes:

There might be a few free entries flying around if you know the right people