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The Good Mood Cookbook

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    #302
    Oryx
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    Sun. Sun. Sun.
    Happy. Happy. Happy.
    :)

    Busy day lifewise yesterday, with a day long mystery tour birthday party for my mum. Brilliant, but now I'm exhausted. No training as I was on my feet doing stuff from 6am till midnight.

    Early pool swim this morning, drills and technique stuff. (Because I couldn't face a strenuous set) 1600m is all, but I'll do something else tonight, if I can get rid of the swaying feeling from being so sleepy.


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    #303
    Oryx
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    Ended up too tired last night so saved it for this morning. Out to the beach for 7am. Fartlek was the plan today, so rather than have to think about it I set my watch for 1min alerts. After a km warm up I ran 1on 1 off for the rest of it. Parts of it in the sun were stifling hot but in the shade of the woods it was fine. I got out ahead but had people snapping at my heels all the way which kept me pushing. My fast pace was suffering by the end even though I tried to push it. 9.3 k in 46 mins. I can do the route faster at a steady pace but speed work like this is what I really need.

    Got in the sea afterwards. It was cold but really good.


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    #304
    Oryx
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    Sunday am
    Cycling. Started off fine, no pain.7 miles in, niggly pain. 10 miles in, noticeable pain. 18 miles in I gave up and stopped for tea. I was fed up, knowing I've only myself to blame for not contacting the man with the magic hands. Sat in the sun for half an hour then headed home. This stretch was better, I kept the legs spinning and that kept the problem to a dull ache. Finished the ride with another few miles of control drills. Definite improvements showing but a long way to go before I can ride with my arms folded. :) 42 miles in 2hr 45.

    Finally gonna phone Mr Fixer in the morning.


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    #305
    Oryx
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    Got to my local friendly physio today, and I'm now walking with a pronounced limp after trigger point needling, which is tonnes of fun.

    Other than that I ran a bit and swam a bit since Sunday. Its been fine. No bike as it aggravates things. Dunno how the Beast will work out, I may have to bail on the bike. We will see.


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    #306
    Oryx
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    Oooer. My TCR is officially for sale....


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    #307
    Oryx
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    Weds pm
    Sea swim. Conditions were the best I've ever seen. The water was like glass, toasty warm, and the sun was blazing. A strong current was the only hitch and sure that's just a training tool. Did 2.1 pleasant kms in 49 including regrouping stops.

    Ran afterwards. 5k. Nice evening for it.


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    #308
    RacoonQueen
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    Oryx wrote: »
    Got to my local friendly physio today, and I'm now walking with a pronounced limp after trigger point needling, which is tonnes of fun.

    Other than that I ran a bit and swam a bit since Sunday. Its been fine. No bike as it aggravates things. Dunno how the Beast will work out, I may have to bail on the bike. We will see.

    Ahhh I forgot you were doing the beast...don't think I am now :(


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    #309
    Oryx
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    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Ahhh I forgot you were doing the beast...don't think I am now :(

    Why not?


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    #310
    BTH
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    Oryx wrote: »
    Why not?

    Because RQ is trying to rival me for paid up race entries not used... :(


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    #311
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    BTH wrote: »
    Because RQ is trying to rival me for paid up race entries not used... :(

    I had noticed a trend alright.


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    #312
    RacoonQueen
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    Oryx wrote: »
    Why not?

    Can't be arsed.

    I'm working as well but that's just a minor inconvenience.


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    #313
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Can't be arsed.
    Can't say I'm that inspired either, but I'm tight and hate wasting money. :cool:

    And gotta give the beast a last outing at the Beast.


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    #314
    Oryx
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    Out on the bike this evening. Nice evening it was, too. I thought I was riding into the wind at the start but nooo... it was far worse heading home. The knee/muscle thing is still literally a pain, but I have faith that it will heal. Anyway where there's no sense there's no feeling.

    18 miles, 70 or so minutes, flat but windy.


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    #315
    RacoonQueen
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    Why are you getting rid of the bike?


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    #316
    Oryx
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    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Why are you getting rid of the bike?

    I love it but ive known for ages its a poor fit (reach is too long). Time to bite the bullet and change. I'll miss it when its gone though. Tis a great bike.


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    #317
    Oryx
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    Its Friday! I ran an easy 6.8k! It was hot!
    I think Robin Williams says it best:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpktBGInl60


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    #318
    Oryx
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    And cos its a shame to cut that song short:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17yfqxoSTFM


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    #319
    pgibbo
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    Thanks for brightening up my morning with those 2 clips! :cool:

    Are you racing tomorrow? Best of luck if you are


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    #320
    Oryx
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    pgibbo wrote: »
    Thanks for brightening up my morning with those 2 clips! :cool:

    Are you racing tomorrow? Best of luck if you are
    Race is Sunday, but Ill take the luck and keep it till then. Thanks :)


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    #321
    Dory Dory
    Registered Users Posts: 6,888 ✭✭✭Dory Dory


    Oryx wrote: »
    And cos its a shame to cut that song short:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17yfqxoSTFM

    Ha! I have a '66 Mustang convertible!! Too funny!! (it's either a '65 or '66 in that clip)

    Yes, I agree with pgibbilloooo that those two clips are dy-no-mite!

    But most importantly, I stopped by your pad to wish you the best on Sunday.

    May the Beast be with you! :D


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    #322
    red face dave
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    Good luck tomorrow, have a good time


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    #323
    Solobally8
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    Best of luck tomorrow oryx, sounds like a tough race, no bother to a tough lady like yourself! Can't wait to hear all about it.


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    #324
    Oryx
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    Tough and emotional day out today. KG almost saw me blubber for gawds sake. Race was fine, the journey up wasn't. 2:47 3rd place in a small ag. Nice course, particularly the swim. Thats all I gotta say about that, its not a day I want to report on or revisit tbh.


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    #325
    Kurt Godel
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    Oryx wrote: »
    Tough and emotional day out today. KG almost saw me blubber for gawds sake. Race was fine, the journey up wasn't. 2:47 3rd place in a small ag. Nice course, particularly the swim. Thats all I gotta say about that, its not a day I want to report on or revist tbh.

    Dear oh deer. Circle of life. It was great to see you out there today, you were motoring all the way around. Magic place to swim alright.


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    #326
    Oryx
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    Kurt Godel wrote: »
    Dear oh deer. Circle of life. It was great to see you out there today, you were motoring all the way around. Magic place to swim alright.

    Deer.
    Motoring.
    Funny.
    :(


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    #327
    RacoonQueen
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    What did you do to a poor deer? :)


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    #328
    Oryx
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    Monday.
    Mostly a rest day today I am shattered. Oly distance wouldn't usually do that to me but I think yesterday was just extra stressy.

    I'm okay with the time I did yesterday, but would love to attack that course on a better day (with a full run) to see what I could do.

    Just a short swim today 1k while my kids messed about. Its enough. Back at it properly tomorrow.


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    #329
    Oryx
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    My insurance seem to be ok to cover the repair of my car.

    The relief of that is UNREAL.

    I suddenly feel so much better.


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    #330
    interested
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    Oryx wrote: »
    My insurance seem to be ok to cover the repair of my car.

    The relief of that is UNREAL.

    I suddenly feel so much better.

    Thats really good news. Its really good to hear of a good insurance-related story.


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    #331
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    interested wrote: »
    Thats really good news. Its really good to hear of a good insurance-related story.
    Yeah, I was a teensy bit uptight about it!


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