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Bungy Girl wrote: »Great to have you back logging. And back to 50+ miles p/w already
Lovely pic too!
thanks BG! I'll definitely get back to logging properly now as I did miss it so that's the last of the monster-post updates!
Hope you've recovered from today and have well-deserved glass in hand!0 -
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Great to have you back, I had only just finished reading your log when you took a wee break so it's nice to have the next series to look forward to
A new beginning
First run in 2 weeks. Loved this. Slight autumnal chill in the air and my hands felt a little numb for the first time in months. Definitely my favorite time of the year to run.
+1 to this. It's also my favorite time of the year. My Mum could never understand why I welcomed the darker nights closing in but I always loved hearing the crunch of the leaves underfoot when I walked home from school and it's translated into my running now too 0 -
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Eggs contain cholesterol but it has long since been proven that they certainly do not cause high cholesterol in humans. In fact they are probably the most healthy things you can eat. I'd be very reticent to give them up given all the nutrients they contain ( especially being a vegetarian).
I heard the same thing, it is saturated fat that does it - so maybe reduce the cheese? Or not maybe ... I got my cholesterol tested a couple of years ago because "all my friends were doing it" & I felt way out of touch not having a clue ... anyway mine was also a bit high (things like curry chips and butter responsible over here
) ... and in my case it was the bad-type of cholesterol that was on the high side. Anyway when I spoke to the Doctor he said that I was healthy and a regular runner and even though I said I'd try to reduce the butter etc he kind of said not to worry about it .
I read something online that says high cholesterol is less likely to cause heart problems in women unless we're well past middle-age. So you have a year or two left ...Nice to see you back A ...and sparing a thought for us poor injured folks ;-)
Yes thank you (humble icon)
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That's a lovely photo of a great running legend - and Ronnie looks well too:D!
I was lucky enough to get to hear him speak in City Hall a few years back (thanks to a tip-off here by RayCun, IIRC). I was fascinated at his description of his sense of destiny at such a young age. Others described him as arrogant afterwards, but I know a lot of arrogant people and none of them have a gold medal to back up their talk.
Great to see you back logging.
I think this is a not so nice Irish trait, kind of 'who does he think he is' sort of attitude? We seem to think self belief = conceited :rolleyes: if you don't believe you can do it, you probably won't.
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Eggs contain cholesterol but it has long since been proven that they certainly do not cause high cholesterol in humans. In fact they are probably the most healthy things you can eat. I'd be very reticent to give them up given all the nutrients they contain ( especially being a vegetarian). Good luck and maybe see you in Waterford.
Spanish omelette for me tea so!
Yes I have since looked into it a bit more and agree with you. It seems like it's a bit of an old wives tale that eggs are the cause. It's a bit concerning that doctors are still spouting this stuff.welcome back! the place hasn't been the same without you
What a lovely thing to say. Thanks AM
Cheers Neady. Enjoying your log too. You're setting yourself up nicely for a superb DCM debut. You're going to enjoy the day so much! Nothing like your first;)Great to have you back, I had only just finished reading your log when you took a wee break so it's nice to have the next series to look forward toWelcome back! If you want company on a local route just let me know. Anna has moved on so here to help, and no I'm not ready to talk about yesterday.
Lovely offer thanks so much A. Must head over Clontarf/St.Anne's way someday soon. It's been too long...
It'll be very interesting to read your report from the xc from a first timer's point of view. Once you're over the trauma of course!0 -
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Lovely offer thanks so much A. Must head over Clontarf/St.Anne's way someday soon. It's been too long...
Do! We are great over here
It'll be very interesting to read your report from the xc from a first timer's point of view. Once you're over the trauma of course!
Yes it will. Aquinn ?0 -
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thanks and I am really 'praying' that the running gods will give you a break (not literally!!!) soon.
hee hee
(I actually parkrun volunteered at the weekend to scrape up a bit of running karma)
I have done tiny little bits of C25k-style running by now and if all goes well there will be proper running in a few weeks time. Hoping that after this I'll have all the experience to detect all-upcoming-injuries in the earliest stages & back off immediately. 0 -
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hillsiderunner wrote: »hee hee
(I actually parkrun volunteered at the weekend to scrape up a bit of running karma)
I have done tiny little bits of C25k-style running by now and if all goes well there will be proper running in a few weeks time. Hoping that after this I'll have all the experience to detect all-upcoming-injuries in the earliest stages & back off immediately.
yes I saw that in your log. Baby steps but at least it's something... You'll get there very soon!0 -
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3:57 last year after I below up. At the start of training I was just thinking I would be happy with a PB. But as it has gone on I have started to think 3:50 and maybe closer to 3:40 is all the stars align on the day. The 3:57 PB is soft I think, as from about 21/22 miles in last year I lost maybe a mile a min. So even if I can cut that out it would get me down to around 3:50.
Goal A - Sub 3:40
Goal B - Sub 3:45
Goal C - Sub 3:50
Super. Hope it all goes your way on the day. Best of 0 -
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Monday 5th October
am: 40 mins easy @ 9:46
Local loops. I love running around in circles :-)
pm: 45 mins easy @ 9:47
Local. Felt good today.
Tuesday 6th October
am: 40 mins easy @ 10:01
Stomach felt a bit sick this morning. And before you ask, no it's not part of "Operation get knocked up for the sake of my running". It was weird. Kept it very easy.
pm: 45 mins easy @ 9:44
A lot better this evening. Pukey feeling gone. Did this around the environs of DCU, Glasnevin etc. A nice rainy evening if a little warm.
Wednesday 7th October
60 mins easy @ 9:32
Had a really good night's sleep despite having a very odd nightmare so felt nice and rested heading off this evening. It got pitch dark about half way through and my first time running in the dark since last winter. I really love running in the dark. I think it's the anonymity or something. A bit too fast for an easy run but I just went with the flow and it felt very smooth. My most enjoyable run since my return. In fairness I do say that a lot but this did feel like an extra special one. It's the little things...
Thursday 8th October
60 mins easy @ 9:36
Oops too fast again but it was net downhill to get the car and felt comfortable. Need to dial back the pace a bit though... BUT I'M ENJOYING IT SO MUCH and it feels natural.
Friday 9th October
90 mins longer run @ 9:33
Had to bring my phone for this and stop every mile or so to check for important messages so I couldn't quite relax for this run so I just did it as best I could. I was very distracted but did enjoy it in the main. The effort was a little more than easy. More steady than easy in parts. Nice to get a slightly longer run under the belt :-)
Saturday 10th October
am: 45 mins easy/recovery @ 9:39
Was in and out of Beaumont hospital all Friday evening and night and only home at 1 in the morning and had to sleep with my phone on my pillow waiting for updates all night so didn't really get any quality sleep. On tenterhooks.
Took it a bit easier this morning due to the aforementioned lack of sleep and slightly longer run last night and also had an ever so slightly swollen tonsil so treaded very carefully but found myself feeling quite good during the run so a bit faster than should be for recovery.
pm: 50 mins easy @ 9:40
A bit too close to the morning run but feeling really good and fresh.
Sunday 11 October
am: 60 mins easy @ 9:52
Went to Phoenix Park for this. Felt very tired for the first few miles and only started enjoying it properly half way through. Finished strong.
On days like today I'm so glad I run by effort and not by the watch as when I'm not feeling 'it' I just do what my body asks of me and slow down accordingly. Started out at 10:12 pace and ended up at 9:30 pace.
pm: 35 mins easy @ 9:53
Read the plan wrong. Kept thinking this week was 45 + 60 mins on double days but it's really 45 + 40 mins and 60mins on single days for this week (changes next week). I was on my way out the door when I happened to glance at the plan. I shouldn't have done this run but was all dressed and ready for action so what's a girl to do?
Appetite has been terrible the last few days. I can't face proper meals at all. Today I've just had seeds and nuts and berries and a veggie juice and forced down half a bagel this morning. Not sure what it is. Didn't have any dinner or lunch yesterday, just some crackers and other dry stuff. Don't even feel hungry which is weird, just a bit 'off'. Hopefully it'll sort itself out over the next few days.
58.4 miles weekly total
Looking forward to adding a bit of spice next week with some faster stuff.
2 speedier workouts on the cards and another step-up on the mileage. Bring it on. Body feeling really good. Had a few aches in my feet earlier in the week which I think were caused by my lovely new ankle boots but my feet are used to them now. Just as well as they're very pretty indeed :+)
Ole !0
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