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Firedance · 29-02-2016 03:54PM

Rotterdam 6 Weeks

Monday 29th February: 4.1 miles @ 10:44 avg hr 122

Not exactly the weather for outdoor pursuits :rolleyes: however…. I absolutely loved this run (sorry Martyboy…). I hadn’t been looking forward to leaving my warm office but once I got out it wasn’t so bad

Took a different route than normal in an effort to get in a hill or two as apparently, Rotterdam is not flat….. Ended up going through the picturesque Ballybough, up by the home of the Dublin GAA oops, freudian slip.. and up to Drumcondra. The watch was tucked well under my sleeve but when I glanced at it a couple of times I was going to fast. Concentrated on keeping the shoulders down and the body relaxed, 5 days to Kinvara.

aero2k · 29-02-2016 04:04PM

Firedance wrote: »

Rotterdam 6 Weeks

Monday 29th February: 4.1 miles @ 10:44 avg hr 122

Not exactly the weather for outdoor pursuits :rolleyes: however…. I absolutely loved this run (sorry Martyboy…). I hadn’t been looking forward to leaving my warm office but once I got out it wasn’t so bad Took a different route than normal in an effort to get in a hill or two as apparently, Rotterdam is not flat….. Ended up going through the picturesque Ballybough, up by the home of the Dublin GAA oops, freudian slip.. and up to Drumcondra. The watch was tucked well under my sleeve but when I glanced at it a couple of times I was going to fast. Concentrated on keeping the shoulders down and the body relaxed, 5 days to Kinvara.

I suppose I have to take some responsibility for putting the fear of God into everyone! My opinion is that it's best to be prepared for what you're going to encounter. If I told you it was dead flat and then you saw the bridge rising up in front of you after 2k, you might either have a heart attack or worse still make it to the finish and strangle me. The only problem with the hills in Rotterdam is mental - if you made the roads as narrow as Trim, and planted a few trees and hedges, you'd hardly notice the bridge. It really is a very gentle gradient. Because your eyes see it so long in advance, your brain might be tempted to convince your legs that it's a big deal - I promise you it isn't, and the gentle downhill afterwards is lovely.

Firedance · 29-02-2016 04:09PM

aero2k wrote: »

I suppose I have to take some responsibility for putting the fear of God into everyone! My opinion is that it's best to be prepared for what you're going to encounter. If I told you it was dead flat and then you saw the bridge rising up in front of you after 2k, you might either have a heart attack or worse still make it to the finish and strangle me. The only problem with the hills in Rotterdam is mental - if you made the roads as narrow as Trim, and planted a few trees and hedges, you'd hardly notice the bridge. It really is a very gentle gradient. Because your eyes see it so long in advance, your brain might be tempted to convince your legs that it's a big deal - I promise you it isn't, and the gentle downhill afterwards is lovely.

That would never happen :P It's o.k. I've come to terms with it, promise

but its no harm to include a few long drags in the training from here to there, it'll only make me stronger, right?

ThebitterLemon · 29-02-2016 10:11PM

snailsong wrote: »

Marty, when I was a younger man I would have been a regular diner at that fine establishment. With age, however, has come fancy notions and sadly I have yet to experience the undoubted pleasure of the big bang burger.

Sure give it a go and report back. What have you got to lose?

"What have you got to lose?"

Your stomach lining from what I've heard

TbL

Firedance · 29-02-2016 10:29PM

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

"What have you got to lose?"

Your stomach lining from what I've heard

TbL

hello?! what about my 50+ mile week? or super MP runs? :cool: - of course given that your nursing home special pace is faster than my PMP I can see why keep quiet..

will we see you on Saturday?

ThebitterLemon · 29-02-2016 10:38PM

Firedance wrote: »

hello?! what about my 50+ mile week? or super MP runs? :cool: - of course given that your nursing home special pace is faster than my PMP I can see why keep quiet..

will we see you on Saturday?

Well done on the 50 mile week young wan

I won't be back unfortunately, best of luck with it

TbL

Firedance · 01-03-2016 04:16PM

Tuesday 1st March: 4.11 miles @ 10:29 avg HR 134

March? I’m sorry but was it not November just yesterday??

Anyway, beautiful day ‘n all that but very windy, another trip up to Fairview/Drumcondra and back down, ended up running up the cobbles on Moore Street, I’m a lover of History so the idea that almost 100 years ago people were fighting on these very streets for our freedom sends chills down my back. The run was tougher than yesterday and have a couple of niggles to work on later with the foam roller. RHR was 4 beats higher this morning that it has been & also higher on the run, although I see AMK had a similar issue and is putting it down to the wind, which was indeed very strong.

Wild Garlic · 01-03-2016 05:44PM

Firedance wrote: »

Tuesday 1st March: 4.11 miles @ 10:29 avg HR 134

March? I’m sorry but was it not November just yesterday??

Anyway, beautiful day ‘n all that but very windy, another trip up to Fairview/Drumcondra and back down, ended up running up the cobbles on Moore Street, I’m a lover of History so the idea that almost 100 years ago people were fighting on these very streets for our freedom sends chills down my back. The run was tougher than yesterday and have a couple of niggles to work on later with the foam roller. RHR was 4 beats higher this morning that it has been & also higher on the run, although I see AMK had a similar issue and is putting it down to the wind, which was indeed very strong.

Did you get any baaaccccaaa(smokes bud)?

Firedance · 01-03-2016 05:48PM

Wild Garlic wrote: »

Did you get any baaaccccaaa(smokes bud)?

Loike, definitely not dude, I'm loike in training you know?

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/ross-o-carroll-kelly-you-run-from-donegal-with-a-bicycle-on-your-back-cut-your-achilles-tendon-1.2522673

chickey2 · 01-03-2016 06:07PM

Firedance wrote: »

Loike, definitely not dude, I'm loike in training you know?

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/ross-o-carroll-kelly-you-run-from-donegal-with-a-bicycle-on-your-back-cut-your-achilles-tendon-1.2522673

Love it!
JP’s like, “Yeah, we’re both doing the Malin to Mizen Man of Steel Challenge. It’s one of these Ultra, Ultra, Ultra, Ultra, Ultra, Ultra Ironman events. You run from Donegal to Cork with a bicycle on your back, then you cut your own Achilles tendons and you cycle from Cork to Donegal, then you break both your tibia with a rock and you swim from Donegal to Cork again.”

Firedance · 02-03-2016 10:31AM

Wednesday 2nd March 8.3 miles @ 10:29 avg HR 128

So someone forgot to tell mother nature its spring :rolleyes: woke up to the sound of howling gales and heavy rain. Got up & brought the dog out as usual, it was so bad (6.30am) about half way he stopped and literally dug his paws in with a look that said 'take me home, NOW'! We turned to go back and were blown nearly sideways. I considered not running in this morning, briefly... Drove to Clonsilla station & brought my coat, plan was to see what it was like by the time I got there (7:05) and then decide as the phone was saying the sun would be out at 8am. The worst seem to be over so threw on the back pack and headed off. Started snowing about half a mile in which was really lovely actually. Turned into an absolutely beautiful morning which helped take my mind of every ache & pain and of course I'm coming down with some sort of deadly disease - it must be race week :rolleyes:

No MP miles this morning so got a few pics, which I thew up on strava

aero2k · 03-03-2016 09:45AM

Not sure if I should post this given your lachrymose* tendencies - it's slightly appropriate for your upcoming adventures.

Nice morning for pics.....

* I'll admit it, I had to look that up:)

Firedance · 03-03-2016 09:56AM

aero2k wrote: »

Not sure if I should post this given your lachrymose* tendencies - it's slightly appropriate for your upcoming adventures.

Nice morning for pics.....

* I'll admit it, I had to look that up

oh chryst almighty! the only tears flowing were ones of torture for making me listen to MAKEM & CLANCY!!!

now this brings a tear to my eye and a little more appropriate given Saturdays destination

aero2k · 03-03-2016 09:59AM

Firedance wrote: »

oh chryst almighty! they only tears flowing were ones of torture for making me listen to MAKEM & CLANCY!!!

now this brings a tear to my eye and a little more appropriate given Saturdays destination

I didn't make you do anything - it was consensual!

I was thinking far beyond Saturday.....

tailgunner · 03-03-2016 01:20PM

Just realised you're racing on Saturday too - all the best!

Firedance · 03-03-2016 03:36PM

Thursday 3rd March: 4 miles @ 10:48

Forgot the HR monitor this morning, bit of a meh run, not feeling 100% and tired. The right arm has now got pins and needles along with my right foot, super :rolleyes:

Aero has been trying to improve my taste in music. I'm not sure I've taken any all of his suggestions on board - I have however sorted the playlist for the car journey on Saturday.... a bit of this

some of this this

and this one that I know tang will especially enjoy

I'm getting the train aren't I

mbarr · 03-03-2016 04:05PM

G'luck Saturday AM, sure I'll see you there

tang1 · 03-03-2016 04:07PM

I'll be investing in a set of earplugs between now and Saturday. Modern day dance music is AWFUL $hite!!

Firedance · 03-03-2016 04:16PM

mbarr wrote: »

G'luck Saturday AM, sure I'll see you there

you to M!! :eek: definitely see you after yeah? best start praying for good weather apparently there are storms on the way...

tang1 wrote: »

I'll be investing in a set of earplugs between now and Saturday. Modern day dance music is AWFUL $hite!!

you're comparing this to what exactly now B? 90's dance music??? oh yeah, that's waaaaaay better

tang1 · 03-03-2016 04:19PM

Firedance wrote: »

you're comparing this to what exactly now B? 90's dance music??? oh yeah, that's waaaaaay better

You should know I suppose you were in your 20's in the 90's while I was still a fresh faced teenager just out of nappies!!

Firedance · 03-03-2016 04:29PM

tang1 wrote: »

You should know I suppose you were in your 20's in the 90's while I was still a fresh faced teenager just out of nappies!!

:D:D:D:D

FBOT01 · 03-03-2016 04:36PM

tang1 wrote: »

I'll be investing in a set of earplugs between now and Saturday.!

That's a bit harsh, B. If you offered FD a lift you already knew you would have to listen to her so earplugs would be just plain rude....what happened to the Gentleman we all expect you to be;)

tang1 · 03-03-2016 04:39PM

FBOT01 wrote: »

That's a bit harsh, B. If you offered FD a lift you already knew you would have to listen to her so earplugs would be just plain rude....what happened to the Gentleman we all expect you to be;)

I was just being polite blaming the music!!!

Firedance · 03-03-2016 04:52PM

FBOT01 wrote: »

That's a bit harsh, B. If you offered FD a lift you already knew you would have to listen to her so earplugs would be just plain rude....what happened to the Gentleman we all expect you to be;)

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: well thanks!!!

aero2k · 03-03-2016 05:11PM

Dance music? 70's FTW.

Don't know about improving your taste - more of an attempt at diversification.

tang1 · 03-03-2016 05:14PM

aero2k wrote: »

Dance music? 70's FTW.

Don't know about improving your taste - more of an attempt at diversification.

Two years before I was born, WAY before my time. FD was in her teens about then though!!

Firedance · 03-03-2016 05:21PM

aero2k wrote: »

Dance music? 70's FTW.

ooooh nice choice!

tang1 wrote: »

Two years before I was born, WAY before my time. FD was in her teens about then though!!

I have feelings you know!!

and I was NOT a teenager in 1977!!

aero2k · 03-03-2016 05:29PM

tang1 wrote: »

Two years before I was born, WAY before my time. FD was in her teens about then though!!

We'll just have to educate you so!

I have 5 older siblings, and my Da had a very varied taste, so most of my favourite music is either from before I was born, or to young to remember.

FD, will you go nuts if I link to Hoagy Carmichael??

Firedance · 03-03-2016 05:36PM

aero2k wrote: »

FD, will you go nuts if I link to Hoagy Carmichael??

JAZZ!! love it

tang1 · 03-03-2016 05:39PM

aero2k wrote: »

We'll just have to educate you so!

I have 5 older siblings, and my Da had a very varied taste, so most of my favourite music is either from before I was born, or to young to remember.

FD, will you go nuts if I link to Hoagy Carmichael??

I know you have West of Ireland connections aero so you may have heard of John Beag O Flatharta and Na hAncairí? That's all I got to listen to in the car when I travelled with my Father. He said 'When you get your own car you can listen to what you want on the radio".

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