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shazkea

Cheers for the thanks and messages; it was really nice to do a race again

Mon Sept 5th

Would I get away with saying that I followed Nules & Ruby's advice on taking it easy today??
Nah I didn't think so ...truth was I didn't want to get soaked again today so opted for gym instead. Then I couldn't be bothered getting on the treadmill so decided to do a cross-training session instead. Followed this up with a good stretching session. Will HTFU and get out in the rain tomorrow eve.

Nules10

shazkea wrote: »

Cheers for the thanks and messages; it was really nice to do a race again

Mon Sept 5th

Would I get away with saying that I followed Nules & Ruby's advice on taking it easy today??
Nah I didn't think so ...truth was I didn't want to get soaked again today so opted for gym instead. Then I couldn't be bothered getting on the treadmill so decided to do a cross-training session instead. Followed this up with a good stretching session. Will HTFU and get out in the rain tomorrow eve.

Hmmm i am going to have to have stern words with you young lady (culchie)

shazkea

Nules10 wrote: »

Hmmm i am going to have to have stern words with you young lady (culchie)

Im shaking in my cycling shoes :D

shazkea

Tues Sept 6th

A nice easy run in the wind...well it was nice and easy in the second half with the wind at my back

Plan: 2 miles
Actual:2.02...I do actually follow the plan at times
Time: 19:50
Avg Pace: 09:50

Nules10

shazkea wrote: »

Im shaking in my cycling shoes :D

And so you should be the bloody state of them :eek:

pistol_75

Whats your LSR plan this week :rolleyes: ?

shazkea

Nules10 wrote: »

And so you should be the bloody state of them :eek:

You're just jealous and there's no point denying it :cool:

pistol_75 wrote: »

Whats your LSR plan this week :rolleyes: ?

P since you're now a splitter from the Sat group, I'm not sure I should reveal my plans .
Suffice to say it's still less than your short midweek runs

pistol_75

shazkea wrote: »

P since you're now a splitter from the Sat group, I'm not sure I should reveal my plans .
Suffice to say it's still less than your short midweek runs

I'm not a splitter. I just go with whoever will have me on any given weekend.:(

Mr Slow

pistol_75 wrote: »

I'm not a splitter. I just go with whoever will have me on any given weekend.:(

You're easy then!:pac:

pistol_75

Mr Slow wrote: »

You're easy then!:pac:

Been called worse. :eek:

racheljev

Well done on the 5k pb Shaz, congrats! Great to see you're getting back to it

Bally8

Hey Mrs I thought you were easing yourself back into things :eek: !! Well done on the PB, excellent stuff:D

shazkea

Sat Sept 10th

I've had a dose of that crappy cold all week and no energy so decided to miss a short run and couple of gym sessions during the week. I was a bit wary of doing the planned run today as I still wasn't feeling the may west. Decided to have some Berocca half hour before run to see if that helped with energy levels.

The first few miles went great and I enjoyed the wind and skipping over flying dustbins :rolleyes:. But a wave of nausea hit me about mile 3 and my stomach was in bits. I was a couple of miles from home so no choice but to keep going but it was really a stuggle. At 3.5 miles on the dot I had my first puke, I walked for a few seconds after but I really, really needed the toilet so had to start running again. A couple of mins later another puke so another min of walking. Remainder of mile I had to alternate between walking and all out sprints to get home quickly - it was the worst feeling ever :eek:

Plan: 5
Actual: 5.01 (had the route planned perfectly which turned out be a bad idea!)
Time: 51:54
Avg Pace: 10:22 (not too bad since it included walking, puke stops and sprints!)

Moral of story, berocca and running don't mix well for me

Mr Slow

Doesn't sound pretty Shaz, but at least there was no pikey poo!

Emer911

You poor pet. That sounds like a nightmare! :eek:

shazkea

Mr Slow wrote: »

Doesn't sound pretty Shaz, but at least there was no pikey poo!

No but I can't deny being tempted!!

Emer911 wrote: »

You poor pet. That sounds like a nightmare! :eek:

Sure what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and all that!!

shazkea

Mon Sept 12th

Debated whether to go to gym or not for this as my midweek runs are by the coast which was slightly windy this eve! Told myself not to be a wuss and get out in the fresh air. Really glad I did as it was such an enjoyable run even with the breeze.

Plan: 2 miles
Actual: 2.50
Time: 24:17
Avg Pace: 09:42

shazkea

Mon Sept 19th

Life, work and a bout of laziness meant I did nothing last week. So I made time this evening and headed out for an easy 3 miles. It was a very relaxed run but when I finished I got really dizzy and couldn't breathe. It looks like this stupid virus is still in the system ...

Plan: 3 Miles
Actual: 3.02
Time: 29:55
Avg Pace: 09:55

Mr Slow

shazkea wrote: »

It looks like this stupid virus is still in the system

Drugs, drugs and more drugs, let no virus come between you and your run!

Emer911

Mr Slow wrote: »

Drugs, drugs and more drugs, let no virus come between you and your run!

You are such a man!

...never mind him Shaz. Take it easy and listen to your body! Take time off if you need it. listen to mammy now! :rolleyes:

jcsmum

I'll forgive you so for Not showing up on Saturday.
You're allowed to be sick I guess.....

Mr Slow

Emer911 wrote: »

You are such a man!

How do you know? :P

I didn't say not to rest, just to do whatever's necessary to blitz the infection. Eye of newt and all that Mammy!

Nules10

jcsmum wrote: »

I'll forgive you so for Not showing up on Saturday.
You're allowed to be sick I guess.....

?????:D hmmmmm

shazkea

jcsmum wrote: »

I'll forgive you so for Not showing up on Saturday.
You're allowed to be sick I guess.....

Nules10 wrote: »

?????:D hmmmmm

Eh thanks for the benefit of the doubt there K, but sat morn was def a self inflicted illness...:(.
Anyway sure it's not as if I would have seen the pair of you anyway judging by the last attempt so I opted to watch 30 men running around a field instead

shazkea

Emer911 wrote: »

You are such a man!

...never mind him Shaz. Take it easy and listen to your body! Take time off if you need it. listen to mammy now! :rolleyes:

Lol, unfortunately I usually do the opposite of what my mammy tells me...I did take a week off last week, does that count

Mr Slow wrote: »

How do you know? :P

I didn't say not to rest, just to do whatever's necessary to blitz the infection. Eye of newt and all that Mammy!

Have stocked up on your previous recommendation so I'll report back to you in a few weeks. No pressure but it better do the trick

shazkea

While since I logged but nothing much to report. I have been doing a few runs (~3 milers) and gym sessions but kind of lacking focus and motivation. Plan (yes another one :rolleyes:) is in the works so hopefully that will kick-start me again.

Generally decided against any more goal races this year i.e. Waterford HM and will focus on building up for next year. I have a few ones in mind that I would like to attempt but I like HMs so I think a few of those will be targeted. Gutted I'll miss those rocky roads and cookies in Waterford though - may have to be factored in as a training run!!

Any race/strategy suggestions appreciated!

Nules10

shazkea wrote: »

Any race/strategy suggestions appreciated!

Yeah i have one, stop leading me astray and insisting i go for icecream with you and get your ass out the door and run

shazkea

Nules10 wrote: »

Yeah i have one, stop leading me astray and insisting i go for icecream with you and get your ass out the door and run

Well I wanted to go for a run to work it off but with your gammy leg we couldn't...not even a flipping walk

Mr Slow

shazkea wrote: »

Any race/strategy suggestions appreciated!

I'd have a few shorter races in the interim to keep you focused, next year is a big abyss to be staring into and it would be very easy to lose motivation.

pistol_75

Maybe look at some 10K race this side of Christmas to keep your mind on something for the moment.

jcsmum

HI shaz, glad you're planning and re focusing again. I might save you a water ford cookie.

RubyK

Enjoy some pain free running shaz, plenty of time for goal races in 2012. A training run in Waterford around 10th Dec sounds like a great idea

shazkea

Mr Slow wrote: »

I'd have a few shorter races in the interim to keep you focused, next year is a big abyss to be staring into and it would be very easy to lose motivation.

pistol_75 wrote: »

Maybe look at some 10K race this side of Christmas to keep your mind on something for the moment.

I agree races are a great motivating factor but this is usually where wheels fall off for me. I sign up for something, run it and usually pick up some injury. So my thinking was if I took some time out from this I would take the pressure off myself and just run! You're right in saying thats prob not a good strategy though because I will loose motivation.

I'd love to aim for a good 5 mile time but nothing that distance around till Raheny I think. Aware 10km is really only other option if it doesn't get cancelled!

jcsmum wrote: »

HI shaz, glad you're planning and re focusing again. I might save you a water ford cookie.

might being the operative word there...I won't hold my breath so

RayCun

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Mr Slow

^ Down with this sort of thing!

RayCun

but seriously - it would help establish a running routine, and be more fun than running on your own with no goal race to think of.

Mr Slow

RayCun wrote: »

but seriously - it would help establish a running routine, and be more fun than running on your own with no goal race to think of.

She doesn't have to run on her own, she has us!!! :P

Nules10

Mr Slow wrote: »

She doesn't have to run on her own, she has us!!! :P

and i am helping her with her nutrition

shazkea

So I should join a club then Ray, anyone in particular

I thought about it but wouldn't want to abandon my fellow boardsies...that and the fact there's none nearby for slow coaches like me. Raheny would prob be the closest on the good ould north side I think

shazkea

Nules10 wrote: »

and i am helping her with her nutrition

and you're doing such a great job too..like feeding ice-cream to a lastose intolerant

pistol_75

shazkea wrote: »

So I should join a club then Ray, anyone in particular

I thought about it but wouldn't want to abandon my fellow boardsies...that and the fact there's none nearby for slow coaches like me. Raheny would prob be the closest on the good ould north side I think

You could set up your own club. Myself and Nules might join and you'd probably recruit a few more with your kern crawling ;-€

RayCun

shazkea wrote: »

So I should join a club then Ray, anyone in particular

I thought about it but wouldn't want to abandon my fellow boardsies...that and the fact there's none nearby for slow coaches like me. Raheny would prob be the closest on the good ould north side I think

Knocklyon might be a bit of a trek

I'm sure Raheny has a good mix of standards - they seem to be a pretty big club, from the crowds at the Raheny 5. You could still hang out with internet weirdos on the weekends, but a club session would help you drag yourself out of the house midweek. (Plus you'd get to meet the famous christeb )

Brianderunner

shazkea wrote: »

So I should join a club then Ray, anyone in particular

I thought about it but wouldn't want to abandon my fellow boardsies...that and the fact there's none nearby for slow coaches like me. Raheny would prob be the closest on the good ould north side I think

I used to run past their sessions a lot. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm I think down beside the causeway over to Bull Island on the grass. There were loads of groups of different standards and well over 100 at the session. This was the middle of January now (before the Raheny 5) but there was always a good crowd there. If i were to move back to Dublin at any stage they would be the first club i'd go to for sure.

shazkea

So I've got my explanation for a fading immune system over the last few weeks. I've got Chicken Pox...absolutely nuts!

One week complete rest plus I'm housebound and then no exercise for at least a further week after that. I'm going to go off my rocker next week stuck in this house.

That ripping sound is the echo of another plan biting the dust...

One thing I will be doing is rooting out the f**ker who gave this to me :mad::mad:

rainbow kirby

Feck, look after yourself! :eek:

I'm starting to think that something out there really hates the women who post here...

Emer911

Chicken pox?!? :eek:
Bummer

Get well soon

racheljev

Ah jeez Shaz, that's crap. Sorry to hear about the chicky pops (as my 5 yr old calls them) Hope you feel better soon.

Bally8

God Shaz that's terrible you poor thing. I second RK - are we all jinxed? Mind yourself

littlebug

Ah no shaz what a bummer and a horrible dose too. My kids and husband had it a while back. Husband was waaayyy sicker than the kids. One week pretty much in bed and another week where he was back at work but probably shouldnt' have been... so do take it easy, not something you can rush. No point trying to figure out where you got it... it's highly contagious, 5 minutes in the general vicinity of a child that doesn't even have symptoms yet would probably do it!

Mr Slow

shazkea wrote: »

One thing I will be doing is rooting out the f**ker who gave this to me :mad::mad:

Sorry to hear that Shaz, just be careful who's air you breath in future!

rainbow kirby wrote: »

I'm starting to think that something out there really hates the women who post here...

Paranoid much? Seriously though, 2012 is your year!