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A/R/TIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Applegirl26
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06-05-2020 3:40pm#1
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Hi J, thank you for a great thread. I really enjoyed reading your answers. I never ever thought I'd have my own spotlight here. I'm quite humbled
You had so many amazing people to choose from so thank you. I knew you'd have great questions, I hope the answers do them justice.
1. What inspires/motivates you to run?
I'm inspired to run because of how it makes me feel. It's as simple as that to be honest. Even a bad run is still a good run if that makes sense. That whole feeling of being free, feeling alive, the adrenaline rush, all of it is addictive. When I danced in my younger years I would have enjoyed a similar feeling from dancing but to a much lesser degree. Anyone who follows my log will be aware that running also makes me feel close to my Dad who died a long time ago now. When I run it's like that gaping raw hole in my chest that grief made, closes and for a short while I can almost convince myself that he's still with me. That feeling alone will keep me running until I'm old and grey.
Sometimes I'm not very motivated, for a bunch of reasons, but I guess that's where discipline comes in. I just think about the end result like earning a PB in a race, and ask myself how bad do I want it? It's not going to come for free.
2. If you could do a Quantum Leap on it, who would you become for a day and why?
Oh great question and I had to give this one the most thought. There was a few contenders but my love for this artist won out. I would love to be Enya for the day. She has the perfect lifestyle. She is world famous but you never see her doing interviews or promoting herself. She is so successful but also very private. I picture her floating around her castle in long velvety dresses with floaty sleeves, making her beautiful music as she drifts from the piano to her beautifully kept gardens for inspiration.
I could definitely be Enya for a day….:p
3. Why did you take up running?
For the longest time I wanted to take it up. Like for years and years I longed to get out there. I would read books on running and look at all the lovely running clothes. I'd do everything except actually go out for a run. I just couldn't do it. I'd spend two hours on the crosstrainer at the gym wishing I was out on the roads. One day I went to the PP for a walk. A runner passed me and I looked at them wishing I was athletic like them. I'm still not sure why it was that day but I just got this urge to start running on the spot right there. I'm sure I looked so out of place but I was doing it, finally. And when I started I didn't want to stop. It felt so darn good. My lungs and my throat were burning but I ran about 3k that day before I stopped for a breather. After that day I knew I was a runner.
4. What are you most looking forward to doing post Covid 19?
Oh without a doubt that would be visiting my family. Aside from that, just seeing life go back to normal for my family and friends will be great. My husband and I have promised ourselves a kid free weekend away :cool: soon as we can safely get a sitter again so I'll definitely look forward to that.
5. What single incident got you into the most trouble with your parents when you were a teenager?
Great question!
Ok I'm gonna sound really pathetic when I tell you this story cos I was a really good kid and it wasn't really trouble but it's the only time I can think of and I got in SO much trouble so…
I was 13 and had a newish best friend. I went to six different schools growing up and making friends wasn't easy, especially at 13. One time I was out with my friend and some boys started talking to us. We agreed to see them again but my Mom found out and flipped. She riled my Dad up so he got angry too though he did apologize after to me. My Mom said my friend was a bad influence and I wasn't allowed see her again. I was made take my Madonna posters down as she was also a bad influence, apparently :rolleyes::rolleyes: . I hadn't done anything wrong and I can still remember how angry and frustrated I felt. My mom made such a show of me that day in front of everyone I never risked pi$$ing her off again :mad: My Dad did get my Mom to relent and let me see my friend again after a while.
My siblings had a different set of rules and it drove me crazy. So that was it, my parents lost it when they found out I had a conversation with a boy. I utterly hated my teenage years. No autonomy over your own life, no money, no options, no where to go.
6. Why did you go vegetarian and do you ever miss meat?
I stopped eating meat when I was 14. I have never missed it. It just felt wrong to eat it and over the years I have forgotten what it tastes like. My Mom went crazy at the time but my Dad was cool and quietly brought me home books and recipes so I could learn how to eat a vegetarian diet and stay healthy.
Sometimes I wish I could eat meat as it's not very sociable to be veggie. Everyone offers you meat.
7. What's your favourite training session?
A few months ago I would have said the long run but now I am enjoying the tempo runs and even the fartlek runs. I love comparing a run I did today with the same run I did a month ago and feeling even a teeny bit faster or at least fitter. I started this current training session determined to have a positive attitude. No more moaning!
8. What cheesey song is your guilty pleasure?
Have you seen my Spotify?! My husband reckons it's all "80s muck". :rolleyes:
I love all sorts of music but I guess the 80s stuff would come under cheesey right? So hard to pick just one. At a push I would say Rick Astley "Never gonna give you up" but I love it. It describes how love should be
Thanks for the questions J
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Hi TBO, great questions.
1. How did you hear about boards.ie?
I Google everything I had just started running and had a ton of questions. I started googling running related stuff within Ireland and boards popped up. Each time I googled another query I had, it kept bringing me back to boards.ie so I began to check out the site.
2. Best running smiling moment?
….. probably when I was running towards the finish line with my Irish flag in Manchester. I knew my guys were watching me on YouTube and they'd spot me with the flag. I was feeling pretty proud of myself, not because of my time but because I had made it to the start line after all, got through the race somehow and this was my victory lap. Plus I was there on my own so that made me feel a little fearless
3. Your key advice for running newbies?
Get yourself a good pair of shoes, the rest of what you will need can come in time. If you just want to run and not get involved with the competitive side of racing, that's totally fine. Don't compare your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 28. You do you and you'll be just fine and don't forget that everything's easy when you know how
4. How do you keep track of your 5 boys?
Everybody is always shocked to hear I have 5 boys Honestly I think my job set a good precident for me so I could handle juggling it alll, especially during the baby and toddler years. My husband is great and very hands on with the boys. They are close in age which can be expensive but also a little easier to manage as they have some activities like swimming together. Pre Covid-19 I used to take turns bringing each one out for a "date" every month, just the two of us. They love that. I hope as they grow up they will always want to meet up with me. I try my best to give them individual time as much as I can. Some love to bake with me. Some love me to play PS4 with them. Some of them love to run with me. It's all good. It might seem too much to others but I always wanted a big family and they really are my dream come true.
5. Your race start line mindset is..?
I get a little flustered and overwhelmed at races, especially before they start. I think my race start line mindset doesn't kick in until I'm actually running and I can focus better. I'm usually thinking of my pace and trying to visualize myself getting the time I'd hoped for. I will remember why I picked this race, what am I hoping to achieve here, ok let's go get it. Ain't no one gonna hand it to you.
6. 80s thing that should/should not come back?
I love 80s family shows like Family Ties and the Cosby show. They had good plotlines you could relate to and there was always a moral or a lesson to learn with each show. I'd love to see shows like that return, not even those particular ones but that style of show.
The rest of the 80s can stay where it is :pac:
7. Best/worst modern piece of tech/gadget?
I love technology! I'm a little obsessed with goggle assistant and use it for everything from turning the radio and even the lights on to telling me what groceries I need when I'm shopping.
I don't have a worst piece of tech. I'm all for making life easier! :cool:
8. First app/website you check each day?
It's probably FB. The NYRR gang have a group there and I can also get the news of what's happening here and in the US. I'm not on Instagram or Twitter or anything else.
9. Something people are obsessed about, but you just don't get?
Oh there's so many things!!! If I had to pick just one it would be reality TV. Any kind of it, from the X factor type shows to love island. It's bad enough shows like that are on TV but then you have everyone discussing them as well. You can't get away from it. I will never see the attraction.
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Applegirl26 wrote: »Don't compare your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 28.
Gosh I love this! I am stealing this :pac:
Delighted you are the next spotlit runner!
1. What's your secret to getting out for a run after / before a long shift?
2. Favourite pair / brand of runners?
3. Race result you are most proud of?
4. Toughest session you've done?
5. Would you ever join a club?
6. What other hobbies do you enjoy outside of running?
7. Any bucket list races (beside NYC )
8. When are you giving lessons on how to look good in running photos :pac:0 -
Thanks V.
1. What's your secret to getting out for a run after / before a long shift?
Just do it. When I commit to something (or someone ) I give it my all. I really enjoy running even if I don't see the numbers I want to see with my results. Maybe it's because I'm so "bad" at running that pushes me to get out the door to improve…. I'm not sure but if I say I'll go for a run, you can be sure I will.
A run can be the best thing in the world after a horrible shift where you had to put out the arrest call. I'm checking that all the nursing team are ok afterwards and we do a debrief but no one checks how I am. So it can be very easy to head out for a run. Best self care right there.
2. Favourite pair / brand of runners?
I have super high arches so I need a shoe with cushioning. I love Brooks Glycerin and have a couple of pairs that I rotate. I must confess I also love Brooks because of Desi Linden. She is wicked awesome.
3. Race result you are most proud of?
I don't think I have any to be honest. My times embarrass me a little if I'm truly honest. I was delighted when I got my PB in Trim last year but I ran with two awesome pacers and I only got that result because of them. But I'm proud of the effort I put into my training. That's my take away from it. My numbers have been the same for two years. It's frustrating but I won't stop.
4. Toughest session you've done?
I found the whole NYC training plan very tough. All of it. The whole thing was on a different scale to anything I'd done before. Now I notice that my easy pace is getting a teeny bit faster. I know it's still very slow but I'm moving in the right direction.
5. Would you ever join a club?
Yes I would like that and I think I should even though it will be stepping completely out of my comfort zone. A kind friend got me added to the local WhatsApp running group so I've gotten to "know" the runners before I go down there and have to meet them in person. They are so nice and friendly, I'm almost looking forward to going down there to sign up. Also my son has been begging me for ages to join a running club so I'll do it for him if not myself.
6. What other hobbies do you enjoy outside of running?
I like to play tennis but just for fun. I enjoy the social aspect of it like having a coffee with friends after a game. I like to go for a swim too when I can.
I love making things. I adore IKEA and am in heaven bringing something home to put together. I have my own toolbox, pink of course My husband is usually hovering somewhere over my shoulder "Do you need some help with that?"
"Nope".
:cool:
7. Any bucket list races (beside NYC )
Oh there's so many! I'd love to run the MCM, not Manchester but the Marine Corps Marathon. I've always wanted to be in the military…MCM would be wicked. I also have my eye on the BAA distance medley and I won't stop applying until I get a spot. That would be so awesome. Maybe do a race in Philly too...
My Dad was training for London when he got sick and he never got to run it so I'd like to run that someday for him though I don't know how I'll ever get an entry for it.
8. When are you giving lessons on how to look good in running photos
I have a ton of bad racing photos!! I did some modelling when I was younger and if I see a camera I just have to smile, even if I'm dying inside! Which I usually am…:o
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"Don't compare your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 28"
Love this as well - so true!
Your use of "wicked" is bringing back great J1 memories
Some questions:
1. what does "AYF" mean in your training runs?
2. How are you finding training with a coach?
3. Lockdown is over, a sitter is arranged and money/time is no object, where would be your dream date destination be for you and your husband?
4. Favourite take away?
5. Again, lockdown is over, time and money is no object, where would your dream holiday destination be?
6. We share a similar dislike for the shorter distances, but could you ever see yourself doing a 5k or 10k training block?
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shotgunmcos wrote: »I'm with V on this, love it!
From your front line perspective, what is the best thing to have come from this pandemic situation?
What one thing would you change about the HSE?
What one thing would you change about this Forum?
Your log updates are epic, where do you get the time and memory? :eek:
What was your most fun IKEA/DIY build?
What do your boys think about your running?
Hi shotgunmcos, thanks for your questions. I had to have a good think there!
From your front line perspective, what is the best thing to have come from this pandemic situation?
I've been very impressed with the measures put in place by the Irish government to deal with Covid-19 such as setting up the field hospital in City West and prioritizing the ICU departments. They acted pretty fast too. But the other side of that is all the elective work is still canceled. What's elective and put off this week can become urgent next week and after that it becomes an emergency you don't want. The hospital I work in has seen a huge reduction in the number of kids being diagnosed in the oncology service. Those kids haven't gone away, they're still out there today just undiagnosed. I guess to answer your question, I think it's wonderful that we avoided overwhelming the health service but it came with a cost and we haven't begun to see that cost yet.
From a different perspective I think it's just amazing how the earth began to heal herself so quickly, once everyone stepped indoors. It's a pity she had to start screaming before people would notice though. I love seeing videos of the beautiful animals reclaiming the streets and how you can see fish again in the canals across Europe. That's awesome.
What one thing would you change about the HSE?
I can only speak of my own acute area where I work. I would give a bigger voice to the bedside nurses. I would welcome their input more on ideas like the new children's hospital, than it is. The new grads aren't paid enough for the responsibility they have. We have kids on wards that would have been in ICU ten years ago. I would also love to install a clocking in/clocking out system like in the States. They'd never do it here. The hospitals would owe the nurses a fortune in time spent staying back to chart or handover or just because their buddies on the next shift were down and you wanted to help them get settled before you went home.
What one thing would you change about this Forum?
Honestly, nothing. I think it works just fine as it is. There's been a couple of trolls around lately but you just ignore.
Your log updates are epic, where do you get the time and memory?
Are they? Oh gosh thanks! I don't really have the time tbh. I usually update every two weeks or so. I keep a journal so I cut and paste the running stuff out to my log. I've always liked writing down my thoughts. It helps me process, especially if I feel under pressure about something. It's funny but I think I have a terrible memory at times. I can forget a person's name or face but other little details are imprinted forever
What was your most fun IKEA/DIY build?
Ah IKEA, my little oasis of DIY bliss. Get there super early on a midweek morning and you've got the place to yourself, for a while anyway. The most enjoyable thing to make is probably something small and manageable like a desk or night stand. The bigger stuff is harder only cos it's heavy and I usually need to ask for help to carry it which kills me. I would have enjoyed putting the wooden swing set together but I couldn't manage it on my own. First time I put together a chest of drawers I was thrilled with myself. I finally got it finished and started to screw it to the wall for safety. I couldn't see how it was done. Took me about a half hour to work it out. I had to go back and dismantle half the unit so I could screw it to the wall, then rebuild it again. Agh! Lesson learnt though. I never made that mistake again.
What do your boys think about your running
They tell me they're proud of me. They do drawings of me winning first place :pac: I talk to them about it and let them know if I've a race coming up. They would sometimes ask why I run so much and I just tell them it's so I can get better at it. They are still young so a lot of it goes over their heads. Sometimes they ask to run with me.
One day my 4th little guy said "Momma I feel like I need to run".
I said "Baby, I know just how you feel".
Right there we went outside and he did two laps of the green outside our house. One of my oldest boys loves to run as well. He especially loves parkrun and would do one every week if he could. He's always asking to do a race with me. That's something I will look forward to when he's a little older
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"Don't compare your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 28"
Love this as well - so true!
Your use of "wicked" is bringing back great J1 memories
Some questions:
1. what does "AYF" mean in your training runs?
2. How are you finding training with a coach?
3. Lockdown is over, a sitter is arranged and money/time is no object, where would be your dream date destination be for you and your husband?
4. Favourite take away?
5. Again, lockdown is over, time and money is no object, where would your dream holiday destination be?
6. We share a similar dislike for the shorter distances, but could you ever see yourself doing a 5k or 10k training block?
You frequently refer to yourself as slow. I know it's frustrating given how hard you train, but you really are an inspiration to so many, so try not to get disheartened.
Your use of "wicked" is bringing back great J1 memories
Ah the J1 students. I remember well the huge influx of them arriving from the end of May each year. I used to love watching them play in the local parks with their hurls/hurleys
(I'm sure I've said that wrong:o) they'd start to play and I'd be drawn to watch them, just like the older generations would and possibly a few cops. Carefree days. Wicked :cool:
Some questions:
1. what does "AYF" mean in your training runs?
It means as you feel. This run is supposed to remind me why I love to run. I set the pace, I choose the route. I'm supposed to pick somewhere I love to run. The only request is that it's easy or comfortable. I can't tell you how welcoming this run was each week when I was struggling through the NYC plan.
2. How are you finding training with a coach?
It's more a coaching team but I actually love that. I get different perspectives though the advice is always consistent. My family suggested it last year after I got injured. They said "if you're serious about running which you seem to be, then go get a coach and do it properly. Mind yourself". So I did. The online interaction suits me perfectly. The NYRR team are incredible. They are going to train me for DCM too. I know the race probably won't go ahead but I might just do the training to work on my endurance.
3. Lockdown is over, a sitter is arranged and money/time is no object, where would be your dream date destination be for you and your husband?
Before it closed my husband used to take me to the Four Seasons Hotel in town for our wedding anniversary each year. That was something we both loved. We'd stay over and forget the whole world outside.
4. Favourite take away?
As long as it's hot and I didn't make it I'm happy. If we're ordering Chinese or Indian I usually just get rice and a side order of a sauce with it
5. Again, lockdown is over, time and money is no object, where would your dream holiday destination be?
Probably Orlando. It's the typical answer but such a great place.
Edit: I've been thinking about this answer. I never went to Australia and the older I get the more unlikely it is to happen. So without wearing my parent hat I'd say Australia is somewhere I'd love to visit, particularly Sydney
6. We share a similar dislike for the shorter distances, but could you ever see yourself doing a 5k or 10k training block?
Would you believe I would! In fact I think it could be good for me. I couldn't be dealing with those sessions that look like math equations though . Give me straight forward instructions in simple English and I'm all set!
You frequently refer to yourself as slow. I know it's frustrating given how hard you train, but you really are an inspiration to so many, so try not to get disheartened
Thanks E. That's very kind.
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The Black Oil wrote: »Oh, the Marine Corps Marathon interests me, might see you there some day.
Any place you're fond of for peace and quiet, library, etc?
Sounds good! You gotta have a dream to make a dream come true
I adore libraries. So peaceful and calming and surrounded by books. What more could you want? Sitting in a nice quiet coffee house is bliss too.
I love visiting the Botanic Gardens or having a picnic up at the Hellfire club while looking over those amazing views of Dublin. All of that helps me feel grounded.
I've learnt over the years to take my peace and quiet where I can get it. I work half my shifts at night as I love the quietness that nights bring. I'm still on my feet all night and I'm still busy but the phone rings a lot less and there's less people around to deal with. I can get on with my work quietly
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The Black Oil wrote: »Any nursing slang/lingo we should know?
If the Olympics were on what would you be watching?
Nursing slang? Gosh, well we have a code brown that would translate well to the running world….:pac:
I just love the Olympics and would book time off work to watch it. The sports I'd be passionate about would be swimming (Michael Phelps is such a Terminator in the pool!), Take Kwon Do (even though it's WTF and not ITF:(), the athletics of course and the gymnastics. You know what, all of it is brilliant and worth watching. Seeing these amazing athletes who have spent years working hard and are so focused on their dream to win. It's awesome.
I prefer the Winter Olympics though. The snow boarding and skeleton (holy cr@p :eek:) is something I could watch all day and the ice skating, sure that's just ballet on skates… :cool:
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Loving reading your answers so far L! Great thread.
My brain is drawing a blank for any running related questions that haven't been asked already so here's a few random ones instead:
1. What was your favourite subject in school?
2. Coffee or tea?
3. Favourite coffee/tea accompanying snack?
4. Five kids and a very demanding job - I imagine you must be the most patient and organised person ever. Are you?
5. You have an evening/night free and you're meeting up with friends (no lockdown) - favourite way to spend it?
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Hannibal_Smith wrote: »1. You win the lotto jackpot 4million. Whats the first 3 things you buy?
2. How are you all coping with homeschooling?
3.Favourite food?
4. Favourite drink?
5. The one finish time you'd love to see on a clock for yourself?
1. You win the lotto jackpot 4million. Whats the first 3 things you buy?
I'd rent an amazing RV and take us on a road trip across Route 66. My guys would love that. We should have shares in the Cars movie franchise at this stage!:pac:
I'd go see Australia. I think travel is the best education you can get.
Ok I'm going to sound a bit boring but I'd put a big lump sum into each of my kids bank accounts. I'm a saver and knowing that security was there for my babies when they're grown up would feel a million times better than any shopping spree.
There probably wouldn't be much left after that!
2. How are you all coping with homeschooling?
It has been very stressful. Google classroom for five individuals using one laptop. They were lined up like soldiers waiting to take their turn.
It.goes.on.all.day. all.freakin.day. :mad:
The boys seem to have constant essay's and projects to submit online which end up becoming our essay's and projects as we help them go online and look up what they need. I don't like the boys having too much screen time. They don't have phones or tablets. They each have a PS4 and that's it. You gotta give them something right and this way I know what they're looking at and who they're talking to. So we had to buy another laptop during the week to help them access Google classroom. It's still taking the whole day. My husband spoke with the school (to back off!) and they were nice but the expectation is still there that the work gets done. Honestly they don't seem to have a clue the pressure they're putting on homes like ours.
One of my little sonshines has a sna at school and when we work with him at home, it can take a while. His work has to be done one on one. I have muted all the class parent WhatsApp groups on my phone. If I could mute Google classroom I would. If you don't log in for a couple of days (yes I tried ) the school "check in" to see what's up.. These are little kids, not high school students heading into college. Seriously, with all that's going on in the world right now, I have little patience for it.
In my next life I'm coming back as a teacher…. :rolleyes:
3.Favourite food?
I love a big bowl of vegetable stew. Yum yum. Total comfort food.
4. Favourite drink?
It's so unhealthy but I love TK red lemonade. There's nothing as nice as gulping back a big glass of it after a tough run.
5. The one finish time you'd love to see on a clock for yourself?
I'm not looking for much but it feels like I'm climbing Mount Everest. I'd love to get my HM time down to 2:10:00. It's currently 2:14:00 and has been forever. I'd sell a kidney to get my time down to 1:59:59
The training I'm doing now is all for next March. I don't care if it's a year away and I don't care if it takes me ten years. I'm going to get that time down.
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Swashbuckler wrote: »Happy to see you in the spotlight!
1. Where did your username come from?
2. What has been your toughest moment you've experienced in your job.
3. If you had chosen a different career path what would it be.
4. Crisps or chocolate and what brand?
5. Post race treat?
6. Do you drink? If so what's your favourite tipple?
7. Favourite Florida theme park? (mine was Bush Gardens).
8. Favourite log (excluding mine of course) on Boards?
9. Boards runner that you relate most to?
10. Any females in particular that you look up to?
1. Where did your username come from?
It's always been the username I've taken for everything since forever. I have it so long I hardly remember exactly why I took it initially. I faintly remember it was because I love the name Apple. The 26 is a special date for me. Soon as I wrote it all down together, I knew that was me
2. What has been your toughest moment you've experienced in your job.
Oh, it's hard to name just one… there have been lots of difficult moments over the years. You never forget being present when a parent gets bad news and seeing them break down. Carrying a newborn down to the mortuary…carrying any little child down to the mortuary... performing full resus on a child as their mom is outside the door screaming and their Dad is stood in the room with you asking you if their child will be ok. You don't answer because you can't. (He was ok) Having a small baby deteriorate who needs care that can't be given at ward level but ICU are full so you nurse him for 8 hours hooked up to the crash trolley so you're "ready to go" should he stop breathing. You finally get him transferred safely, you rub his tiny hand goodbye, hug his Mom. Your shift is over and you need to hurry to beat the traffic cos you have to bring the boys to school but your heart is racing and you feel a bit sick. You take ten minutes to yourself in a quiet corner before you can drive yourself home.
It really is the best job for putting things in perspective.
3. If you had chosen a different career path what would it be.
I always knew I'd become a pediatric nurse. I can't remember ever wanting to do anything else. But because I love making things I often wondered what it would be like to be a carpenter. It's the only other job I ever considered.
4. Crisps or chocolate and what brand?
Definitely chocolate. My husband always comes home with a small bar of chocolate for me to take to work that night. One night a parent found my chocolate in the staff fridge and ate it on me. My husband was so upset for me when I told him the next morning! He took it worse than me :pac::pac: I like Cadburys twirls and Hershey's milk duds.
5. Post race treat?
It's usually pizza. I'm pretty tired by the time I get home from the race. My husband orders enough pizza to feed twenty kids. The boys are happy and I didn't have to cook so I'm happy.
6. Do you drink? If so what's your favourite tipple?
Yes I do but I'd be pretty good at just having soda if I'm training. I love a glass of Guinness but I'll only drink it in Ireland. It's horrible anywhere else. If I'm out I usually get a cocktail or a glass of wine.
7. Favourite Florida theme park? (mine was Bush Gardens).
You know the few times I've visited Orlando I never went to Bush Gardens. I've heard it's amazing. I love Universal Studios and was lucky enough to have caught the Jaws ride and the Back to the Future ride before they were removed. But in my secret heart of hearts I was probably happiest sitting in the teacups in the Magic Kingdom or wandering through Minnie's house….
8. Favourite log (excluding mine of course) on Boards?
Ah I couldn't pick! They are all great and I get something from them all. It can be hard to keep up though. I've probably a week's worth of reading to catch up on over there!
I love when someone shares a great book they read or goes into a little extra detail about their run.
9. Boards runner that you relate most to?
Oh gosh I don't want to offend anyone! I can't think of anyone…. They are all much better runners than me!
10. Any females in particular that you look up to?
I've mentioned her before but I'm a huge fan of Desi Linden. She's so quietly calm and focused. I love Megan Rapinoe also. She's a terrific role model for little girls (and big girls! ) Her refusal to be anything but her true self is wicked awesome and very inspiring. She's an incredible athlete. I LOVED how she stood up to Trump and refused to visit the White House. I'd also love Pink and Gwen Stefani. Madonna was definitely the biggest influence on me though. I love her 00s stuff best. Her fearlessness, her drive, her discipline is like no others, though it's always been her softness and her vulnerability that draws me to her. When she speaks of how harrowing it was to lose her Mom while still a child, she speaks my pain for me and articulates it better than I ever could.
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Ah, Applegirl. My Race Report of the Year nemesis.
1. Where did you grow up? Do you miss it?
2. Where did you study nursing?
3. You mention your Dad a lot. Did he pass on any important training advice (directly or indirectly)?
4. Favourite film / director / actor / actress?
5. Donald Trump - why?
6. Do you listen to podcasts? Favourites?
7. The Marathon Talk question - 6 months to train for the mile. No distractions, all the time and coaching and nutrition and facilities you need. How fast?
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Loving reading your answers so far L! Great thread.
My brain is drawing a blank for any running related questions that haven't been asked already so here's a few random ones instead:
1. What was your favourite subject in school?
2. Coffee or tea?
3. Favourite coffee/tea accompanying snack?
4. Five kids and a very demanding job - I imagine you must be the most patient and organised person ever. Are you?
5. You have an evening/night free and you're meeting up with friends (no lockdown) - favourite way to spend it?
6. If you could be any age again, what would you pick and why?
Thanks so much,
1. What was your favourite subject in school?
I loved English and would get straight As in it. A+ even sometimes. I can still remember how good it felt getting that grade. One day I got a test back and I'd been given a B+. I went to my teacher so upset, asking where I'd gone wrong. She reassured me I had done really well but all I could focus on was the marks I had lost.
I love poetry and would recite my favorite poems to myself over and over as I went to sleep at night I can clearly remember the day I discovered The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes. My most favorite poem. I rushed home from school absolutely bursting because I had to share it with someone! I sat my younger sibling down and made them listen to me recite the whole thing! The entire thing… :pac: all of it... :pac::pac:
In college I was always a little envious of the arts students studying English. I couldn't imagine a more perfect world than strolling around campus discussing Wuthering Heights with anyone who loved Heathcliff and Cathy Earnshaw as much as I did.
2. Coffee or tea?
It's got to be coffee. I drink way more than I should.
3. Favourite coffee/tea accompanying snack?
I love fig rolls, so I never buy them! They are so yummy and I can't eat just one. TBH one of the reasons I drink coffee is because I don't feel the need for a snack with it. If I'm drinking tea I always look for something. My husband always has the place full of biccies and now that he's working from home, the kettle seems to be constantly on :rolleyes: Ginger nuts are lovely and if I'm at home, I dunk them.
4. Five kids and a very demanding job - I imagine you must be the most patient and organised person ever. Are you?
People who know me have described me as that but honestly most of the time I feel like I'm flying by the seat of my pants and I'm winging my entire way through this thing called life. I have learnt that panic spreads but if you can keep a cool head, you can get through anything. Not always easy though.
I like to plan. I'm usually working six months ahead like in January I start picking up the school uniforms and from June I start buying small gifts to hide away for Christmas. I like writing things down, setting reminders for myself. I have 3 calendars in the kitchen, each used for different things/family members.
5. You have an evening/night free and you're meeting up with friends (no lockdown) - favourite way to spend it?
Ok, I can give two answers to this. I'm very much a homebird and only go out for the night with friends a few times a year, like to celebrate someone's birthday. Normally we meet up for something to eat and drinks. It's not a proper night out if we don't make it on to the dancefloor somewhere :cool:
But my favorite way to spend an evening is something like when I stay with my brother and we go to a batting cage. I'm surrounded by guys. It's all I know…
6. If you could be any age again, what would you pick and why?
I had the best childhood and was totally happy in my own little universe until I was about 10. I also loved my twenties. On reflection they were both times in my life when I was living in the US. If I had to choose I'd pick my twenties as then I had my husband with me.
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Wow, this is a great choice for A/R/TIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT..........here goes.......
1) You've made no secret of your love for 80's music. Who is your favorite artist/band/singer from the decade?
2) Can you remember your first ever trip to the cinema? If so, what did you see?
3) Are you good at giving directions to strangers?
4) Have you ever wished you had a different name?
*I'm not suggesting for a second that there's anything wrong with the one you already have. Just asking!!
5) What's worse? Being too hot on a hot day or freezing on a cold day?
6) Have you ever gotten lost while out for a run?
7) Do you collect anything in your spare time?
8) When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit back, drink it all in and say to yourself....."yes....life is good".
9) Your positive nature is infectious but is there anything that makes you really angry?
10) Finally, what is you bank name/sort code/account number?0 -
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Ah, Applegirl. My Race Report of the Year nemesis.
1. Where did you grow up? Do you miss it?
2. Where did you study nursing?
3. You mention your Dad a lot. Did he pass on any important training advice (directly or indirectly)?
4. Favourite film / director / actor / actress?
5. Donald Trump - why?
6. Do you listen to podcasts? Favourites?
7. The Marathon Talk question - 6 months to train for the mile. No distractions, all the time and coaching and nutrition and facilities you need. How fast?
Thanks in advance!
1. Where did you grow up? Do you miss it?
I grew up in Dublin airport... :rolleyes: ah I'm kidding but it felt like that sometimes. I spent my early years living in Boston and Dublin. Very, very happy years but the school changes were hard. I call both cities home and I'm immensely proud to be Irish but Boston will always win out if I'm pushed to pick between the two. I spent my teenage years in Ireland. I went back to the US for college which is what I always wanted.
Yes I do miss it even though I haven't lived there for over a decade. There's no doubt I'm happiest when I'm in the US. I reluctantly came back to Dublin for a bunch of reasons. The plan was that we would return to Boston but that just never happened. My boys were getting older and all of a sudden it wasn't about me anymore. It took me a long time to feel settled here when I returned if I'm being honest but my boys are growing up here which is fantastic to see and they have helped me put my roots down.
With the internet I can keep up with everything that's happening back in the US and I visit my family when I can. When I'm really missing the place I do little things like make myself a fluffanutter sandwich after a tough run (and ignore my husband calling it pollyfiller..:rolleyes:) I eventually embraced Starbucks here too, it's not Dunkin but it's close enough...
2. Where did you study nursing?
I went to Boston College in the US as an undergrad. I also attended UCD and Trinity for post graduate courses (peds specialty and MSc). I loved college and could have stayed studying forever.
3. You mention your Dad a lot. Did he pass on any important training advice (directly or indirectly)?
Oh he did. Gosh, where do I start? I would have spent a lot of time with my Dad. I think the most important thing he told me was to never wait for anyone else if I wanted to do something. If I wanted something I was to go after it even if it meant going alone. He taught me not to worry about the person in front of you but the person behind you who has the back of your head as their next target. Every time I'm in a race I remember that. He would say to watch the person who has nothing because they had everything to gain by working harder.
He worked hard and from an early age he would tell me nobody owes you anything. If you want it you have to earn it. He said you could be talented at anything if you were prepared to work hard enough. I saw that hard work when he went out to work at the crack of dawn, in all weather. I'd watch him place his unopened wage packet on the counter every Friday, for my Mom. He showed me a great work ethic that I continuously try to emulate.
Then there's all the things my Dad didn't get to say to me in person. A couple of days before he died he promised me that if heaven existed, he would give me signs throughout my life that he was right there beside me. He said he'd never leave me. So when I'm running and I hear his words in my mind, I know he's kept his promise.
4. Favourite film / director / actor / actress?
I can answer all those questions with one word, Rocky. I'm still not sure how Rocky is viewed in Ireland, seems to depend on who you ask, but in the States he is huge. He is such a great role model.
"You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!"
5. Donald Trump - why?
The man is an embarrassment. It could be funny if it wasn't so tragic. America has lost so much respect because of him. I think it was awful that Hillary Clinton didn't get in. People don't trust her and you can trace that back to her husband not her.
6. Do you listen to podcasts? Favourites?
You know I don't but lots of runners here adore them so I'm always saying I'll give them a try. I love audiobooks but find running and listening to one too distracting. My pacing ends up all over the place. I have tons of playlists on Spotify that I listen to. Sometimes I also just wear my headphones to keep my ears warm and enjoy the silence
7. The Marathon Talk question - 6 months to train for the mile. No distractions, all the time and coaching and nutrition and facilities you need. How fast?
Sounds like a perfect way to spend six months! Where do I sign up? I have a long way to go with my marathon running before I see a time I'd love. If I got my time down to 4:30:00 (it's 4:55: something) I'd feel pretty proud of myself. That's 25 minutes though. It's a huge chunk of time.
Thanks in advance!
No problem. Thanks so much for the terrific questions. They led me to some fairly emotional thoughts as my mind wandered back in time I was writing and writing (so unlike me :rolleyes:) Then I felt I was oversharing and cut a big chunk out. I hope the answers are ok, 0 -
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Oversharing is what the spotlight is all about.
Last Q was about a mile, not marathon. Any ideas there? And have you signed up for the TT?
I know it might not seem it when I'm here spilling my guts out online but I'm actually a very private person. :pac:
I thought it was about a mile when I read it initially but then the marathon word threw me no idea really... You know I might just sign up yet. 0 -
Annie get your Run wrote: »Really enjoying this thread Applegirl, I'll have to think about some decent questions but in the meantime, where do you get your energy to run so consistently with such a demanding job and 5 :eek: boys?
Also really love your quote:
Don't compare your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 28.
Really enjoying this thread Applegirl, I'll have to think about some decent questions but in the meantime, where do you get your energy to run so consistently with such a demanding job and 5 boys?
Thanks so much!
I don't know, I just do it. It really helps having a plan set out for the week. It can be challenging to make the time to run. I'm not always eager but if I'm training for something, I make myself run no matter what the weather or the time of day. Even if it's just a base training plan like I'm doing now. I like feeling healthy and the glow that running brings. I want to stay healthy. I want to keep myself in good shape so that's a good incentive too.
Also really love your quote:
Don't compare your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 28.
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AuldManKing wrote: »I really like reading your log - your writing style is very immersive.
(1) Were you good at English is school?
(2) Are you a creative person?
(3) Worst thing about living in CK
(4) Best thing about living in CK (.........cant mention the PP)
(5) Did you feel robbed when your Manchester Marathon report did NOT win the report of the year. (.....u wuz robbed)
In years to come, I hope my 2 girls speak about me in the same way you speak about your dad.
Thanks so much A.
(1) Were you good at English is school?
Yes I was. I would have made good grades. I remember one school I went to, my classmates were really sweet and they would ask for me to read out a piece of my work to them. Sometimes they would give me a round of applause after I finished and my cheeks would burn and I'd sit down quickly, too shy to say another word. My teacher that year had a huge positive influence on me and my confidence. She would write me notes gushing about my work and how I was "a gifted writer". She called me gifted, me… I still have her letters.
(2) Are you a creative person?
I sure hope so. I enjoy making things and fixing things. I love a challenge especially if everyone else is finding it hard too. I love brain storming about something difficult. I can be very persistent and will stay working on something until it's done no matter how late it gets.
I love when something scares me a little because that's when I know I MUST do it.
3) Worst thing about living in CK
The traffic going through the village. The traffic coming from the Park. The traffic going towards the Center. Did I mention the traffic?
(4) Best thing about living in CK (.........cant mention the PP)
Ah you're not making it easy! Well, I like being so near the airport. I love it actually. We're right on the M50 too. The schools are very good. Ok, I'm not their biggest fan right now but normally I'm happy with them. There's lots of nice places to eat. It's a sporty neighborhood, plenty of clubs to join. There's a great CK tidy town group who keep the village looking beautiful. I'd love to join them.
(5) Did you feel robbed when your Manchester Marathon report did NOT win the report of the year. (.....u wuz robbed)
Ha! Not at all. It was won by a very deserving runner who poured his heart and soul into his race and that made his report stand out. I voted for you!
It was much better than my over emotionally charged report that read more like an excerpt from a 15 year olds journal.
"In years to come, I hope my 2 girls speak about me in the same way you speak about your dad"
That's so lovely, thank you. You saying that reminds me of my husband who has told me he'd have loved a daughter "to love me the way you love your Dad".
And I've no doubt your girls adore you.
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Thanks for those answers. Boston is a great town. Fluffanutter? More info required!
Rocky - good choice. I love that they put up a Rocky statue in Philadelphia. Still trying to get my head around a statue commemorating a fictitious character, but I like it!0 -
Thanks for those answers. Boston is a great town. Fluffanutter? More info required!
Rocky - good choice. I love that they put up a Rocky statue in Philadelphia. Still trying to get my head around a statue commemorating a fictitious character, but I like it!
:pac: fluffanutter sandwich is or at least was the staple lunch sandwich of every school going kid in Boston. It's peanut butter and fluff (marshmallow fluff, not cream. Has to be fluff) even nicer if toasted. Yum.
If this was a WhatsApp group I could show you my picture of me at the Rocky statue :cool: over the years the statue has been moved around to different locations in Philly. Last time I saw it, it was at the Spectrum. I think it's back near the steps now. Not sure if you've ever been to Philly but over there they treat Rocky like he's a real person! When you run up those steps at the Museum of Art I swear it's the best feeling in the whole damn world.0 -
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Wow, this is a great choice for A/R/TIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT..........here goes.......
1) You've made no secret of your love for 80's music. Who is your favorite artist/band/singer from the decade?
2) Can you remember your first ever trip to the cinema? If so, what did you see?
3) Are you good at giving directions to strangers?
4) Have you ever wished you had a different name?
*I'm not suggesting for a second that there's anything wrong with the one you already have. Just asking!!
5) What's worse? Being too hot on a hot day or freezing on a cold day?
6) Have you ever gotten lost while out for a run?
7) Do you collect anything in your spare time?
8) When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit back, drink it all in and say to yourself....."yes....life is good".
9) Your positive nature is infectious but is there anything that makes you really angry?
10) Finally, what is you bank name/sort code/account number?
1) You've made no secret of your love for 80's music. Who is your favorite artist/band/singer from the decade?
I'm a big U2 fan and only listen to them when I run as then I'm not listening to my husband give out about them :rolleyes:
2) Can you remember your first ever trip to the cinema? If so, what did you see?
I sure can. My Dad brought me and my big brother to see Superman. I think it was the second movie. Everytime I watch it now I feel like a little kid again
3) Are you good at giving directions to strangers?
I think I'm ok. I usually get their phone and Google map it for them or else draw out a rough sketch of it for them. I'm freakin awful at receiving directions. If I go anywhere new I know to give myself an extra hour at least to find the place. If there's tons of people around like at a race, I'm gone. Google maps literally changed my life. I use it for everything.
4) Have you ever wished you had a different name?
*I'm not suggesting for a second that there's anything wrong with the one you already have. Just asking!!
No, I've always loved my name. My Dad had a best friend growing up with the male version of my name. My Dad never told me how his friend died but I know he loved him very much and was devastated when he died so suddenly. He said that when he had a daughter he'd call her L. When I was little he'd tell me stories about his best friend and would always finish by saying how he'd named me after him. I used to feel ten feet tall.
5) What's worse? Being too hot on a hot day or freezing on a cold day?
…..I'd go with freezing on a cold day. You can always keep busy and add layers to stay warm but everytime the temperature drops, I can't help think of the people who struggle to heat their homes. You can shelter from the rain but the cold gets you wherever you are.
6) Have you ever gotten lost while out for a run?
Yes….a few times…..ok, many times... it's one of the reasons why I tend to stick to routes I know. The worst was when I was training for DCM and I'd go off trying to cover some of the route but most of it is on the southside. I was running through neighborhoods I had never been in before. I was close to tears a few times on a 20 mile run and it wasn't from the distance. Now I don't care how many laps I need to do, I just focus on the pace and distance. I tend not to go too far from where I started.
7) Do you collect anything in your spare time?
No, unless you count race t shirts! If I was the collecting type I'd put pressure on myself to get the whole collection of whatever it was so it's best I don't go there!
8) When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit back, drink it all in and say to yourself....."yes....life is good".
Probably in the days before I was due to fly out for the race in NYC. I was feeling so lucky and blessed that I had this amazing opportunity before me. I was literally walking around with a huge smile on my face that week.
9) Your positive nature is infectious but is there anything that makes you really angry?
I'm glad I come across as positive, thanks. I'm always aware that my boys are watching me and I need to be a good strong female role model for them. I've also observed over the years that my husband takes his positive lead from me. If I'm distressed about something, he gets bothered too. If I'm on top of the world he is usually somewhere whistling to himself. So I try my best to stay positive for all of us.
When do I feel angry? I hate seeing waste and people standing around when there's work to be done. One time at work I was told the public toilet was blocked. You would think it was the end of the world. The janitor and household wouldn't touch it and wanted me to call in a plumber, on a bank holiday… I couldn't justify the cost of it to the unit so I donned some PPE, got down on my hands and knees and unblocked the toilet...all while the janitor and household stood gawping at me. Took me five minutes. I mean, what do these people do at home? Call in a professional for every problem? I doubt it. I wouldn't say I was angry that day but fairly pi$$ed off with the situation.
I hate seeing a person get picked on, particularly in front of others. I have a quiet nature but if I see that happening, I get vocal pretty quick. Seeing a pregnant woman smoke or just not look after herself makes me angry too.
I get irritated by people who think the world owes them something. I feel angry when strangers make assumptions about me "You obviously don't work seeing as you have five children". I look younger than I am and I've often been mistaken for my kids au pair . People can be so nasty with their little snide comments.
I can get snappy when I feel overwhelmed. Little things that might go unnoticed to others can overwhelm me, like the radio being too loud when I'm trying to have a conversation with someone or everyone wanting a piece of me at the same time. I remember one time at work years ago feeling overwhelmed. I was stood talking to a parent who was giving out about something (in front of everyone of course) and in no hurry to get to the point either. Hovering behind them were two other individuals waiting to talk to me separately too. Both phones beside us were on hold with the callers waiting to talk with "only you L. They won't talk to anyone else".
That was the day I learnt delegation and that it's ok to tell people come back to me in an hour, you didn't tell me you were calling down and I cannot speak with you right now...
I know what my triggers are now so it's much easier to avoid getting stressed and angry in the first place.
10) Finally, what is you bank name/sort code/account number
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Mr. Guappa wrote: »As expected, this has been a great spotlight!
I've only one question - will you ever lose that strava turtle?
Thanks so much A.
Ah my little Shellyback… I think I'll hang on to him for another while yet. I put him there to acknowledge how "bad" I am at running. I'm not trying to be something I'm not. Maybe someday when I earn a time I'm proud of, I'll graduate him to a little tiger 0 -
Without Rocky, there'd be no A-Team. So, it's a crucially important movie imo :P
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Applegirl26 wrote: »1) You've made no secret of your love for 80's music. Who is your favorite artist/band/singer from the decade?
I'm a big U2 fan and only listen to them when I run as then I'm not listening to my husband give out about them :rolleyes:
2) Can you remember your first ever trip to the cinema? If so, what did you see?
I sure can. My Dad brought me and my big brother to see Superman. I think it was the second movie. Everytime I watch it now I feel like a little kid again
3) Are you good at giving directions to strangers?
I think I'm ok. I usually get their phone and Google map it for them or else draw out a rough sketch of it for them. I'm freakin awful at receiving directions. If I go anywhere new I know to give myself an extra hour at least to find the place. If there's tons of people around like at a race, I'm gone. Google maps literally changed my life. I use it for everything.
4) Have you ever wished you had a different name?
*I'm not suggesting for a second that there's anything wrong with the one you already have. Just asking!!
No, I've always loved my name. My Dad had a best friend growing up with the male version of my name. My Dad never told me how his friend died but I know he loved him very much and was devastated when he died so suddenly. He said that when he had a daughter he'd call her L. When I was little he'd tell me stories about his best friend and would always finish by saying how he'd named me after him. I used to feel ten feet tall.
5) What's worse? Being too hot on a hot day or freezing on a cold day?
…..I'd go with freezing on a cold day. You can always keep busy and add layers to stay warm but everytime the temperature drops, I can't help think of the people who struggle to heat their homes. You can shelter from the rain but the cold gets you wherever you are.
6) Have you ever gotten lost while out for a run?
Yes….a few times…..ok, many times... it's one of the reasons why I tend to stick to routes I know. The worst was when I was training for DCM and I'd go off trying to cover some of the route but most of it is on the southside. I was running through neighborhoods I had never been in before. I was close to tears a few times on a 20 mile run and it wasn't from the distance. Now I don't care how many laps I need to do, I just focus on the pace and distance. I tend not to go too far from where I started.
7) Do you collect anything in your spare time?
No, unless you count race t shirts! If I was the collecting type I'd put pressure on myself to get the whole collection of whatever it was so it's best I don't go there!
8) When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit back, drink it all in and say to yourself....."yes....life is good".
Probably in the days before I was due to fly out for the race in NYC. I was feeling so lucky and blessed that I had this amazing opportunity before me. I was literally walking around with a huge smile on my face that week.
9) Your positive nature is infectious but is there anything that makes you really angry?
I'm glad I come across as positive, thanks. I'm always aware that my boys are watching me and I need to be a good strong female role model for them. I've also observed over the years that my husband takes his positive lead from me. If I'm distressed about something, he gets bothered too. If I'm on top of the world he is usually somewhere whistling to himself. So I try my best to stay positive for all of us.
When do I feel angry? I hate seeing waste and people standing around when there's work to be done. One time at work I was told the public toilet was blocked. You would think it was the end of the world. The janitor and household wouldn't touch it and wanted me to call in a plumber, on a bank holiday… I couldn't justify the cost of it to the unit so I donned some PPE, got down on my hands and knees and unblocked the toilet...all while the janitor and household stood gawping at me. Took me five minutes. I mean, what do these people do at home? Call in a professional for every problem? I doubt it. I wouldn't say I was angry that day but fairly pi$$ed off with the situation.
I hate seeing a person get picked on, particularly in front of others. I have a quiet nature but if I see that happening, I get vocal pretty quick. Seeing a pregnant woman smoke or just not look after herself makes me angry too.
I get irritated by people who think the world owes them something. I feel angry when strangers make assumptions about me "You obviously don't work seeing as you have five children". I look younger than I am and I've often been mistaken for my kids au pair . People can be so nasty with their little snide comments.
I can get snappy when I feel overwhelmed. Little things that might go unnoticed to others can overwhelm me, like the radio being too loud when I'm trying to have a conversation with someone or everyone wanting a piece of me at the same time. I remember one time at work years ago feeling overwhelmed. I was stood talking to a parent who was giving out about something (in front of everyone of course) and in no hurry to get to the point either. Hovering behind them were two other individuals waiting to talk to me separately too. Both phones beside us were on hold with the callers waiting to talk with "only you L. They won't talk to anyone else".
That was the day I learnt delegation and that it's ok to tell people come back to me in an hour, you didn't tell me you were calling down and I cannot speak with you right now...
I know what my triggers are now so it's much easier to avoid getting stressed and angry in the first place.
10) Finally, what is you bank name/sort code/account number
Ha! That question about the lottery win was hypothetical you know!
Thanks K for the great questions,
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Is a marathon your favourite race distance?
Whats your favourite running shoe?
Are you a member of a athletic club?
Favourite place to run?
Are your kids involved in athletics or do you plan to get them involved?
Is a marathon your favourite race distance?
Yes, the marathon is very special and I'm fascinated by it. I would have always had great respect for it. More so because it's a distance we should not cover. If you sit and think about what happens to your body during those final miles, it's absurd that you would pursue it deliberately. In a crazy way, that's kind of half the attraction. I've only ran two marathons. Maybe if I run more I'll be better able to explain what draws me to them. I love to run long. If I improve my endurance and nail my fueling, who knows what I could do someday.
At the moment I'm enjoying working on my half marathon time. I can cover the distance easily, even if I'm slow, and it doesn't take me a month to recover from one.
Whats your favourite running shoe?
I'm wearing Brooks Glycerin right now. If it gives me the cushioning I need and helps prevent injury, I'm not too fussy about the brand.
Are you a member of a athletic club?
Not yet but I do have one in my sights. Now that I'm getting some online coaching, I don't feel as pressured as I did to join a club but it would be nice to make some more running friends. My son would love to join a running club so I'll have to bite the bullet sooner or later.
Favourite place to run?
Ah it has to be the PP. I just adore that park. When I'm running around the acres I think this spot here is my favorite part. Then I run through the Furry Glen and that's my favorite bit. When I'm on the Furze road I change my mind again. It's all good. I'm not as keen on the north road side. It seems monotonous. I usually only run that side if I have a long run to do or I'm in a race!
Are your kids involved in athletics or do you plan to get them involved?
Yes some of them love running and would run kids races when they come up. I started bringing the older ones to parkrun a while ago, a proper parkrun not the kids one, and they love that. They've mentioned a few times during lockdown that they are looking forward to when it starts back up. They've been out to Santry a few times and had a great time. I strongly encourage them to be involved with sport, any sport and the more the better.
Thanks for the fantastic questions, MY BAD 0 -
Hannibal_Smith wrote: »Without Rocky, there'd be no A-Team. So, it's a crucially important movie imo :P
This is a fantastic spotlight, I've taken so much from it. I'm going to have to re-watch Wonderwoman, Rocky and look for Emmet Kirwan.
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Thanks so much! I recommend a Rocky night where you watch them back to back. Wicked! And when you're done, be sure to start on the Creed movies make sure you're wearing your running gear though as you will be aching to go for a run afterwards :cool: 0 -
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