Dealerz2.0 wrote: It’s not that I don’t like dogs, I just don’t bloody trust them. I had to stop on my run today until an owner copped on I was behind him (I coughed loudly several times) as I couldn’t run around his dog as he had the leash so far released- zero awareness of others using the footpath.
ariana` wrote: » I'm petrified of dogs and it's such a curse tbh, i run mostly on rural roads and they are the bane of my life, i plan my routes around where i know there are no dogs that can come out and i'm still on edge going passed the houses where there are dogs even if i know they can't/don't usually come out I know it's ridiculous but if i was a mile from home and i had to run 10 miles in the opposite direction to avoid an unexpected dog standing in the middle of the road in front of me i would. Anyhow, great to see you back at it. Hope it's good news from Physio this week.
ReeReeG wrote: » Fairly bad week running-wise which is partly down to sore legs after physio treatment, and greatly down to utter laziness. Mon 14th Nuffink. The back tyre of my bike went flat while I was away so had to use the dreaded public transport Tues 15th Runmute. 3.5m @ 10.29/m average. My calves started to hurt the way they used to, but when I could run through it, which was extremely annoying and worrying. Stopped at traffic lights about a mile in, and when I got going again, I concentrated on lifting from the hips and they were fine for the rest of the journey. Made sure to do my exercises that night. Weds 16th Physio appointment was supposed to be on this day, but had to reschedule due to work. Think I did the bare minimum of the exercises. Thurs 17th Back at the physio. Mentioned the return of the pain on Tues, despite there having been very little giving out from the calves while I was away, but the physio put it down to the backpack. With that on my back, I was restricting my movement even more. So, no more of the backpacked runmutes for now. Got some dry needling done on the calves and they were VERY tender for the next couple of days. I don't have a repeat appointment, and I should only stick to the 5ks for now (really it was 20 mins but I've pushed to 5ks.. tis fine), but I finally asked about the classes they do there. Turns out they have physio-led S&C classes. I've signed up for a month to see how it goes, and the idea is they can keep an eye on how I'm doing and we'll start to increase my running again going by that. Fri 18th Nothing. Sat 19th Decided to try out a different parkrun en route to Offaly, Naas racecourse. Had text my dad during the week to let him know, so he joined me there 2.5 laps, pretty flat. I started off about 8.30/8.40 pace which felt very tough at the beginning (and I regretted the mountain of M&Ms the night before :rolleyes:) but I eventually settled into it and even managed to finish feeling pretty strong. Nice parkrun and a nice crowd Sun 20th I had intended on heading out for 5k but then... just didn't. Oops. Total 6.6 miles . Incredible stuff, if you lose the decimal. Onwards! Not getting into a base plan until I have the go ahead to do longer than 5k at a time. But I will increase the number of 5ks! I did the first S&C class this morning, and will do at least one more this week. Plan is to do 4 x 5ks this week also, and finally run 2 days in a row. I'll be at Milltown for DCM. I toyed with trying to get to somewhere else as well, but just couldn't figure it as I'd end up missing some of the novices. At least in one spot, we'll hopefully see most people! And then an easy hop onto the Luas to head to McGrattan's
ReeReeG wrote: » Pitiful week in terms of running... Gatecrashed some friends' winter sun-holiday in Terenife, but did manage to get to the S&C class on Monday morning before the flight later that day. Headed out for 5k on the Weds morning and discovered just how bloody hilly the place is. Nice to be in shorts and a vest for running though Then I managed to get a cold, I think from the fan in the room and possibly also the alcohol. I didn't see the point in pushing more runs with I also booked the Cambridge Half Marathon for March 2020. I visited Cambridge last year, and for some reason got it into my head I'd like to run there so had registered for priority entry at some point as the HM sells out pretty quickly. I got the email at lunchtime one of the days on holiday and had it booked before I knew it So I guess the rough plan is to base build for the next while, into HM training by the New Year, maybe some 5k/10k stuff in Spring and Summer, and then DCM training.
ariana` wrote: » It's brilliant to see you planning ahead! You've been very patient. Your rough plan for next year is eerily similar to my own (same distances, albeit different locations) so i'll be look forward to following your training and racing as you progress. Best of luck with it, you deserve a good run at it now (excuse the pun :P).
ReeReeG wrote: » Well I did rob that idea for the year off Swashbuckler's post on Lazare's log :pac: I'd hopefully do the Craughwell 10 towards the end of March too, sure maybe you'll find yourself at it too
ReeReeG wrote: » The plan for this week was to try get 3 hours total running. Mon 11th Headed out for 45 mins. 4.6m @ 10.00/m. Need to concentrate on slowing more me thinks. Tues 12th Cycled into S&C class. 45 min class. They've changed up the program for the month and it felt harder! I do feel like some progress is being made though. Cycle home from work also. Friends were stuck for a girl for a tag match so I went along to be nice :pac: They'd no subs so played the full 40 mins and while sprinting felt odd at first, it was great! No bother from the calves so all good. Weds 13th 30ish mins run in the rain, 3.4m @ 10.05/m. Thurs 13th Another S&C class, 45 mins. Work drinks that night. Fri 14th Had planned to do another 45 min run, but I was really tired heading home from work and decided to add a couple of pre-parkrun miles the next morning instead. Sat 15th I went to the parkrun in Offaly, did the couple miles beforehand - good lord the cold!!! 10.04/m avg for those. Legs were feeling heavy from the S&C I think for the parkrun, but I was happy enough with the steady effort. 3.1m @ 8.16/m avg. Sun 16th Allowed myself a lie-in and also thought it might be warmer by afternoon for a run. I had the great idea to come back to Dublin via the Phoenix Park and do an hour there. 6m @ 10.16/m avg. I really enjoyed this run and felt really good. Total miles for the week: 19.2 miles, and total time was 3 hours 9 minutes. Goal for next week is 3.5 hours
ReeReeG wrote: » I found it hard to motivate myself to get out this week which was weird. I'm guessing it's the weather. I honestly can't remember a November as wet as this in all the time I've lived in Dublin. Proper grim.
Lambay island wrote: » Very grim weather, I had semi planned to do a 20 min recovery run last night until I looked out and it was lashing again. It would have been my 4th run in a row in those conditions so had glass of wine and watched crap TV instead:cool:
