The Good Mood Cookbook

Oryx

Sun. Sun. Sun.
Happy. Happy. Happy.


Busy day lifewise yesterday, with a day long mystery tour birthday party for my mum. Brilliant, but now I'm exhausted. No training as I was on my feet doing stuff from 6am till midnight.

Early pool swim this morning, drills and technique stuff. (Because I couldn't face a strenuous set) 1600m is all, but I'll do something else tonight, if I can get rid of the swaying feeling from being so sleepy.

Oryx

Ended up too tired last night so saved it for this morning. Out to the beach for 7am. Fartlek was the plan today, so rather than have to think about it I set my watch for 1min alerts. After a km warm up I ran 1on 1 off for the rest of it. Parts of it in the sun were stifling hot but in the shade of the woods it was fine. I got out ahead but had people snapping at my heels all the way which kept me pushing. My fast pace was suffering by the end even though I tried to push it. 9.3 k in 46 mins. I can do the route faster at a steady pace but speed work like this is what I really need.

Got in the sea afterwards. It was cold but really good.

Oryx

Sunday am
Cycling. Started off fine, no pain.7 miles in, niggly pain. 10 miles in, noticeable pain. 18 miles in I gave up and stopped for tea. I was fed up, knowing I've only myself to blame for not contacting the man with the magic hands. Sat in the sun for half an hour then headed home. This stretch was better, I kept the legs spinning and that kept the problem to a dull ache. Finished the ride with another few miles of control drills. Definite improvements showing but a long way to go before I can ride with my arms folded. 42 miles in 2hr 45.

Finally gonna phone Mr Fixer in the morning.

Oryx

Got to my local friendly physio today, and I'm now walking with a pronounced limp after trigger point needling, which is tonnes of fun.

Other than that I ran a bit and swam a bit since Sunday. Its been fine. No bike as it aggravates things. Dunno how the Beast will work out, I may have to bail on the bike. We will see.

Oryx

Oooer. My TCR is officially for sale....

Oryx

Weds pm
Sea swim. Conditions were the best I've ever seen. The water was like glass, toasty warm, and the sun was blazing. A strong current was the only hitch and sure that's just a training tool. Did 2.1 pleasant kms in 49 including regrouping stops.

Ran afterwards. 5k. Nice evening for it.

RacoonQueen

Oryx wrote: »

Got to my local friendly physio today, and I'm now walking with a pronounced limp after trigger point needling, which is tonnes of fun.

Other than that I ran a bit and swam a bit since Sunday. Its been fine. No bike as it aggravates things. Dunno how the Beast will work out, I may have to bail on the bike. We will see.

Ahhh I forgot you were doing the beast...don't think I am now

Oryx

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Ahhh I forgot you were doing the beast...don't think I am now

Why not?

BTH

Oryx wrote: »

Why not?

Because RQ is trying to rival me for paid up race entries not used...

Oryx

BTH wrote: »

Because RQ is trying to rival me for paid up race entries not used...

I had noticed a trend alright.

RacoonQueen

Oryx wrote: »

Why not?

Can't be arsed.

I'm working as well but that's just a minor inconvenience.

Oryx

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Can't be arsed.

Can't say I'm that inspired either, but I'm tight and hate wasting money. :cool:

And gotta give the beast a last outing at the Beast.

Oryx

Out on the bike this evening. Nice evening it was, too. I thought I was riding into the wind at the start but nooo... it was far worse heading home. The knee/muscle thing is still literally a pain, but I have faith that it will heal. Anyway where there's no sense there's no feeling.

18 miles, 70 or so minutes, flat but windy.

RacoonQueen

Why are you getting rid of the bike?

Oryx

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Why are you getting rid of the bike?

I love it but ive known for ages its a poor fit (reach is too long). Time to bite the bullet and change. I'll miss it when its gone though. Tis a great bike.

Oryx

Its Friday! I ran an easy 6.8k! It was hot!
I think Robin Williams says it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpktBGInl60

Oryx

And cos its a shame to cut that song short:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17yfqxoSTFM

pgibbo

Thanks for brightening up my morning with those 2 clips! :cool:

Are you racing tomorrow? Best of luck if you are

Oryx

pgibbo wrote: »

Thanks for brightening up my morning with those 2 clips! :cool:

Are you racing tomorrow? Best of luck if you are

Race is Sunday, but Ill take the luck and keep it till then. Thanks

Dory Dory

Oryx wrote: »

And cos its a shame to cut that song short:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17yfqxoSTFM

Ha! I have a '66 Mustang convertible!! Too funny!! (it's either a '65 or '66 in that clip)

Yes, I agree with pgibbilloooo that those two clips are dy-no-mite!

But most importantly, I stopped by your pad to wish you the best on Sunday.

May the Beast be with you!

red face dave

Good luck tomorrow, have a good time

Solobally8

Best of luck tomorrow oryx, sounds like a tough race, no bother to a tough lady like yourself! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Oryx

Tough and emotional day out today. KG almost saw me blubber for gawds sake. Race was fine, the journey up wasn't. 2:47 3rd place in a small ag. Nice course, particularly the swim. Thats all I gotta say about that, its not a day I want to report on or revisit tbh.

Kurt Godel

Oryx wrote: »

Tough and emotional day out today. KG almost saw me blubber for gawds sake. Race was fine, the journey up wasn't. 2:47 3rd place in a small ag. Nice course, particularly the swim. Thats all I gotta say about that, its not a day I want to report on or revist tbh.

Dear oh deer. Circle of life. It was great to see you out there today, you were motoring all the way around. Magic place to swim alright.

Oryx

Kurt Godel wrote: »

Dear oh deer. Circle of life. It was great to see you out there today, you were motoring all the way around. Magic place to swim alright.

Deer.
Motoring.
Funny.

RacoonQueen

What did you do to a poor deer?

Oryx

Monday.
Mostly a rest day today I am shattered. Oly distance wouldn't usually do that to me but I think yesterday was just extra stressy.

I'm okay with the time I did yesterday, but would love to attack that course on a better day (with a full run) to see what I could do.

Just a short swim today 1k while my kids messed about. Its enough. Back at it properly tomorrow.

Oryx

My insurance seem to be ok to cover the repair of my car.

The relief of that is UNREAL.

I suddenly feel so much better.

interested

Oryx wrote: »

My insurance seem to be ok to cover the repair of my car.

The relief of that is UNREAL.

I suddenly feel so much better.

Thats really good news. Its really good to hear of a good insurance-related story.

Oryx

interested wrote: »

Thats really good news. Its really good to hear of a good insurance-related story.

Yeah, I was a teensy bit uptight about it!

Oryx

Tuesday pm
Sea swim. It was a little choppy with a strong current so tough enough. 1000m

5k run afterwards to dry out a bit. I kept it all easy, I'm definitely still tired. Got home and flaked out completely.

I was gonna run today but maybe I need to rest.... hmmm.

Oryx

I ran. You just can't waste these lovely warm days... 14k in 80 mins. It all felt easy and relaxed even on the hills so I think I did the right thing.

Oryx

Thursday am, home alone with kids, so turbo it was.
A sweaty reminder of what drills feel like. I only did 45 minutes, but woo hoo, my leg didnt hurt. Mr Magic hands has done some magic alright. (It ached a bit on raceday, but seems to have continued to heal since).

Fingers xd we will have no thunder/lightning/flash floods later so I get out on the soon-to-be-defunct roadie.

Oryx

Thank you for entering the Dublin Marathon, your marathon race number is 2233.

pointer28

Thanks for reminding me, week 6 of training and just remembered I haven't entered the bloody thing.

Oryx

I wont start training till September so I think youre doing better than me.

pointer28

Says she banging out half IM's like she's shelling peas.

Dory Dory

^^^^ Woo hoo!!!!!! :D:D

Oryx

Friday pm
Easy run. Not intentionally easy, but my leg/knee is playing up again. Same area, different muscle tho. So I had to run relaxed to avoid it pulling. 11k in an hour. Twas sticky hot, but I ran the same route many times in rain, frost, and wind. Hot is definitely better

shotgunmcos

Dory Dory wrote: »

^^^^ Woo hoo!!!!!! :D:D

Now the party is really on!

Oryx

Yesterday was exhausting. I prefer racing to refereeing. But it was good craic and interesting. Mad how many people manage to put their helmet on backwards. Didn't eat all day except for a mars bar someone lost off their bike (thanks, whoever you were) and that kinda wrecked any plans for decent training today.

Turbo this morning, for just over an hour. Then a swim in the pool this afternoon with kids in tow. Managed 1700m of pretty decent effort before joining them to play shark and practice handstands.

Oryx

Ran this morning. Gammy knee still gammy. But twas warm and nice.

Took a trip to ballymount this afternoon, and when I came home I took a wee spin on my bike. My new bike

Dory Dory

Oryx wrote: »

Ran this morning. Gammy knee still gammy. But twas warm and nice.

Took a trip to ballymount this afternoon, and when I came home I took a wee spin on my bike. My new bike

:D:D:D:D:D

Okay....where's the sexy photo of your new ride??

Oryx

Phone won't let me

Dory Dory

Ah, too sexy for it, eh??

Oryx

Dory Dory wrote: »

Ah, too sexy for it, eh??

Eh... no.

BTH

Photos are required.

Dory Dory

Oryx wrote: »

Eh... no.

I was talking about the bike!!!

(we already know how sexy you are, triathlon Barbie....)

Oryx

I knew you meant the bike, GI Jane. but seriously I can't upload pics from this phone.

Oryx

Wait a minute....