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DCM 2015: Mentored Novices Thread
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betty swollox wrote: »Hey all
Some good and bad news...
Good news is that the dreaded manflu is gone and I'm back running after doing nothing for over a week. Took dubgals advised and tried everything to clear however it got to a point where I just had to say no and right the week off. Started back on Monday and had 2 good runs so far this week. Looking forward to a long run this weekend (18 or 20 miles)
Bad news is I had a bad incident whilst out running last night, firstly had a bottle thrown at me which just clipped my heals followed by receiving some heavy verbal abuse by 2 teenagers on bikes for about half a mile (argh..) luckily I didn't react and just laughed it off when really inside I wanted to deck them both.
That's awful ! Lucky no injury caused with the bottle
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Just to let ye know - and this is for all of ye - anxiety about taper time is strictly not allowed, ok?!!
Firstly, and this is deadly serious, you are wasting a significant amount of nervous energy by worrying. You will need this energy on the 26th. You know this, I know this, so save that energy for then
I'm will recommend later in the month that you take a boards break, especially in the last week. Not a complete break, we'll still be posting, but maybe check in less than you do presently. Again, it's a nervous energy thing.
Secondly, the taper has been designed to gradually decrease in mileage but will also keep the necessary systems ticking over at just the right intensity. Trust us.
The next few weeks are when your bodies will maximise the adaptations made from all your hard work. Your bodies will also repair and rejuvenate in order to arrive at the start line refreshed and ready to go. Your immune systems will top up too, leaving you less vulnerable to colds and general illness.
Thirdly, speculative weather forecasts are not allowed until five days to go. Seriously. You will drive yourselves demented.....
Fourthly, all furniture making, moving and anything furniture-related except sitting, eating and sleeping on it is.....yes, you got it, not allowed
Finally - for now
- an extra Focus For The Week is to make a plan of non running-related things to do over the next three weeks and few days. Cinema, go out for dinner, casual evening walk (you can actually stop at that ice cream stand now )...to fill the space where you normally would have been running.
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Just to let ye know - and this is for all of ye - anxiety about taper time is strictly not allowed, ok?!!
Firstly, and this is deadly serious, you are wasting a significant amount of nervous energy by worrying. You will need this energy on the 26th. You know this, I know this, so save that energy for then
I'm will recommend later in the month that you take a boards break, especially in the last week. Not a complete break, we'll still be posting, but maybe check in less than you do presently. Again, it's a nervous energy thing.
Secondly, the taper has been designed to gradually decrease in mileage but will also keep the necessary systems ticking over at just the right intensity. Trust us.
The next few weeks are when your bodies will maximise the adaptations made from all your hard work. Your bodies will also repair and rejuvenate in order to arrive at the start line refreshed and ready to go. Your immune systems will top up too, leaving you less vulnerable to colds and general illness.
Thirdly, speculative weather forecasts are not allowed until five days to go. Seriously. You will drive yourselves demented.....
Fourthly, all furniture making, moving and anything furniture-related except sitting, eating and sleeping on it is.....yes, you got it, not allowed
Finally - for now - an extra Focus For The Week is to make a plan of non running-related things to do over the next three weeks and few days. Cinema, go out for dinner, casual evening walk (you can actually stop at that ice cream stand now )...to fill the space where you normally would have been running.
Reeeeeeelaxxxxxxxx
Lots to take on board but all good advice! Thank you!
I've been running past the zoo so often, I think I'll make plans to stroll up during taper time and actually go in to see the animals! Anyone fancy joining me?
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betty swollox wrote: »Hey all
Some good and bad news...
Good news is that the dreaded manflu is gone and I'm back running after doing nothing for over a week. Took dubgals advised and tried everything to clear however it got to a point where I just had to say no and right the week off. Started back on Monday and had 2 good runs so far this week. Looking forward to a long run this weekend (18 or 20 miles)
Bad news is I had a bad incident whilst out running last night, firstly had a bottle thrown at me which just clipped my heals followed by receiving some heavy verbal abuse by 2 teenagers on bikes for about half a mile (argh..) luckily I didn't react and just laughed it off when really inside I wanted to deck them both.
I know what i would have done, let's just say there would have been multiple ambulances involved.. brave guys picking on lone joggers.
P.S. Found it hard to get 5k done on treadmill last night after dog incident last week, a bit sore all over still , will try a bit longer distance tonight.0 -
coolhandspan wrote: »I know what i would have done, let's just say there would have been multiple ambulances involved.. brave guys picking on lone joggers.
It's easy to be brave from a distance, in fairness. Most of us would think twice before A) actually fighting anyone, and especially
two big lunkhead teenagers who are evidently aggressive to begin with. 0 -
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It's easy to be brave from a distance, in fairness. Most of us would think twice before A) actually fighting anyone, and especially two big lunkhead teenagers who are evidently aggressive to begin with.
Oh i agree, just saying that it makes me really annoyed.. I personally would have gone back to those teenage guys but that's my decision. Not imposing it on anyone else.
not suggesting for a moment that anyone should challenge lunatics...
Hope you are okay Betty, sounded like a nasty pair of individuals.0 -
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coolhandspan wrote: »Oh i agree, just saying that it makes me really annoyed.. I personally would have gone back to those teenage guys but that's my decision. Not imposing it on anyone else.
not suggesting for a moment that anyone should challenge lunatics...
Hope you are okay Betty, sounded like a nasty pair of individuals.
Hi Betty Sw, CHS,
Something similar happened to me earlier in the year, where I was running in the rain and accidently frightened the bejaysus out of a young lad standing outside a pub/hotel....he saw me running toward him all dressed in black with beanie hat on me.....I think that he thought it was a hit
Anyway, he was probably pissed/high on something and after he initially ran up a lane he actually ran after me for about 30 seconds and then gave up panting on his knees....I clocked up my fastest Km of the year that day.....so funny afterwards....I ran the next 5K breaking my heart laughing but also the odd look over my shoulder too!
Under no circumstances should any of us go ever back and confront any lunatics that act this way as you never know what state of mind that they are in or what they might have in their pocket.
I do a bit of martial arts and my instructor always advises us to avoid a conflict where possible and run rather than being a tough guy and risking your health/life because of some yobbos. As a good friend of mine says ''I used to be a hard man, but I had to give it up as I was getting too many hidings''....:eek:
Stick to what we are good at....running ......and we will be fine.
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Yikes Betty, glad you're ok, that's unbelievable and just stupid behavior. Hope those numpties grow up to realise what a shower of eejits they were when they were younger.
Great advice Smashiner and aslo quote of the day has to go to your friend''I used to be a hard man, but I had to give it up as I was getting too many hidings''....:eek:0 -
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Hi Betty Sw, CHS,
Something similar happened to me earlier in the year, where I was running in the rain and accidently frightened the bejaysus out of a young lad standing outside a pub/hotel....he saw me running toward him all dressed in black with beanie hat on me.....I think that he thought it was a hit
Anyway, he was probably pissed/high on something and after he initially ran up a lane he actually ran after me for about 30 seconds and then gave up panting on his knees....I clocked up my fastest Km of the year that day.....so funny afterwards....I ran the next 5K breaking my heart laughing but also the odd look over my shoulder too!
Under no circumstances should any of us go ever back and confront any lunatics that act this way as you never know what state of mind that they are in or what they might have in their pocket.
I do a bit of martial arts and my instructor always advises us to avoid a conflict where possible and run rather than being a tough guy and risking your health/life because of some yobbos. As a good friend of mine says ''I used to be a hard man, but I had to give it up as I was getting too many hidings''....:eek:
Stick to what we are good at....running ......and we will be fine.
Smash
good advice is it a smidge ironic though given your boards username 0 -
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good advice is it a smidge ironic though given your boards username
Yeah, I used to play Centre Half as a footballer in Rathcoole where I got the nickname as I was a bit of a battering ram and in the wars a bit (dodgy ankle as a reminder of this)....all in a very controlled environment mind you...no knives or broken bottles .....not at least until the Rathcoole Inn afterwards when someone skipped a round :eek:.
Nowadays I am much more placid and have learned that running in a straight line is much easier on your body......:D
Monty Python's song ....Brave Brave Sir Robin....Bravely ran away...... springs to mind...
Younger Novices look it up....0 -
Yeah, I used to play Centre Half as a footballer in Rathcoole where I got the nickname as I was a bit of a battering ram and in the wars a bit (dodgy ankle as a reminder of this)....all in a very controlled environment mind you...no knives or broken bottles .....not at least until the Rathcoole Inn afterwards when someone skipped a round :eek:.
Nowadays I am much more placid and have learned that running in a straight line is much easier on your body......:D
Monty Python's song ....Brave Brave Sir Robin....Bravely ran away...... springs to mind...
Younger Novices look it up....
Haha brilliant, from my favourite movie of all time, can't beat the holy grail 0 -
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