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ecoli is a busted flush,Ray is where its at.
Don't know about that Rocky, Ecoli could handle my madness I reckon I'd have Ray pulling (what's left of) his hair out!Annie get your Run wrote: »Two things... firstly, ya big SOFTIE
what a lovely thing to do secondly, you only listen when advice comes from a 2:17 marathoner ???!! :pac:
Hey AM, I haven't said I'd agreed with him in fairness it was Dubgal that actually got me thinking about the whole approach again. Thick & stubbornness aren't great personality traits!
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ThebitterLemon wrote: »Friday: lazy, took the day off.
Saturday: planned on doing 10 miles easy. Got out late evening for this. I don't run with my glasses and as such I'm usually oblivious to anything outside of a field of vision of a foot or two. Something caught my attention as l ran by one of the houses on the outskirts of the village so I stopped and doubled back to check it out. There was a very auld lad lying prone in his driveway. There were gardening implements and a zimmer frame scattered around him. He seemed to be badly shook and wasn't making much sense. He had a couple of minor cuts and bruises but he was very heavy and it took a monumental effort to get him back up onto the Zimmer frame. Eventually got him back into his house and his chair. Started chatting to him to see if he was ok, and did he want me to call someone or a doctor. Went mad at the mention of the doctor so I just decided that I'd stay with him for a while to make sure he was alright. He's very immobile so I made him a cup of tea (that he had to drink through a straw) and cleaned out his cuts. He'd a savage sense of humour and was actually great craic. Said he liked the peace and quiet and didn't like too many visitors, he left that hang for a minute and then followed it with a smile while saying "...and you're not getting the hint!"
Saw a framed record (anyone under 40 Google it!!) on the wall and I asked him about it, turns out he is/was a famous Sean Nos singer and recited "Stolen Child", with Mike Scott on the Waterboys album, Fishermans Blues and toured with them occasionally! Two hours later I made my way home slowly in the dark, 6 miles lost but an experience gained.
4 miles easy.
Sunday: mrs TbL had me doing slave labour all day and my back was acting up so I didn't run.
Monday: back very tight, got it looked at and was advised not to run, so another day goes by with no miles.
Tuesday: joined the "elites" on the track for a 5 x 1600m session. When a 2.17 marathoner tells you, you're doing the reps too fast you'd think it's time to listen up! My Thickness Plan might also be on the way out coz when I told him what I was at, he looked at me like I was asking his mother out on a date! He couched it diplomatically though and said "I was fcukin cracked",Also said I should go back on a structured plan and stop putting huge pressure on myself, and not bother with Limerick. We'll see.
Did 5 reps all between 6.08-6.15 pace, comfortably tired rather than goosed so I'll take that as progress.
https://youtu.be/Jg-oJKYIinQ
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ThebitterLemon wrote: »Probably
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Them 2.17ers, think they know everything.
(Next time ye have a chat tell him he's lucky he's not Kenyan. He'd be out ploughing a field on the side of a mountain at 4,000 metres. Too slow for a runner like.)0 -
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ThebitterLemon wrote: »Hiya Kit,
Hope you're getting the miles in.
I'm down in Doonbeg for the weekend so I'll probably turn up for Limerick but still not sure I'll toe the line!
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Nice work the other day. Hopefully someone will do the same for us all one day when the Zimmer frame decides to take itself for a walk. The man has a beautiful voice, although when I first heard that record I was sure it was Michael D (who would be a lot easier to lift)!
Best of luck whatever you decide. Personally I think you're both mad. 0 -
Nice work the other day. Hopefully someone will do the same for us all one day when the Zimmer frame decides to take itself for a walk. The man has a beautiful voice, although when I first heard that record I was sure it was Michael D (who would be a lot easier to lift)!
Best of luck whatever you decide. Personally I think you're both mad.
Lol Murph
Dr Jekyll has decided he's not running Limerick, Mr Hyde had decided to go balls out for a 2.55
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Best Luck Sunday, have a good one, which ever personality runs
Tnx Kennyg, hopefully it won't be the big positive split personalityEd McGroarty wrote: »All the best on Sunday. If I'm driving past I'll give a shout out the window😉.
Tnx Ed, hopefully your niggles are on the mend.hot buttered scones wrote: »Between yourself and tang1 it's like doing the Crosaire out of the times. Best of luck with whatever your up too. If your "thickness" plan works you should write a book and make millions.
Tnx HBS, "thickness" plan won't pay dividends tomorrow but hopefully a bit of thickness will get me around.Best of luck Sunday tbl.If you decide to go for the sub 3,no doubt we will cross paths,as we battle to hang on to the pacer,for as long as possible.
Hopefully I'll see you at the start but body definitely not in sub 3 shape, I want to finish to get back on the horse.Wubble Wubble wrote: »Best of luck TbL!
Tnx WWBest of luck Sunday
Tax Mrs, hope Mr isn't to irritable:)Best of Luck, TBL. This surely is the one that all will go right for you. Have a great race and enjoy!!
Tnx YA, definitely won't be this one, just hoping to use it as a confidence builderGood luck tomorrow, C.
I'll be tracking both of you with interest.
Remember we ran together for a bit there in 2014, both got pb's too. Happy hunting ground.
Tnx SS, always liked Limerick, I'd like to think I'd get near your time over the next couple of months but won't be tomorrowSo, is this Limerick or what? Jaysus, don't be getting the sub 3 now before Cork, aren't we going to hold hands crossing the finish line in Patrick St in June?
Just a tune up for Cork D. Holding hands? You promised me a kiss!Duanington wrote: »Best of luck with your 5k, half, marathon tomorrow - you mad f*cker
Haha Double D, you forgot "training run"Best of luck tomorrow Tbl.
Tnx JakeBungy Girl wrote: »I can't keep up! Good luck tomorrow with whatever you're doing :rolleyes:
Neither do I BG, a decent finish would be nice!Yea same, best of luck, hope it goes well.
Cheers Adrian.
Only finally decided to do this on Friday afternoon. Body in pretty poor shape at the minute. The "thickness" plan called for as many miles as possible at sub 3 pace but that's definitely not happening tomorrow, I'd prefer a solid effort and finish for the confidence. Sub 3 tilt will have to wait!
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