quote:Originally posted by rolyone: What no running!!! But, But I wanna be just like you guys your my heroes.
Hey Roly ... I always take 2, usually 3 weeks off from running after a marathon and just cross-train a bit, starting a week to 2 weeks afterwards. I don't kill myself. One thing that does happen to me after a marathon is a supressed immune system, so it often happens that I will get sick soon after a marathon. I've had bronchitis several times afterwards, but this year was just a nasty cold.
Don't kill yourself now to find yourself in a horrible state of overtraining later, like right before Jay. Grommit and I have a really wide base and a horrible number of races between us. Besides that, we're stupid and silly but when it comes down to it, when it gets serious, I think we would take our own advice instead of our usual throwing caution to the wind.
Besides that, I think that Grommit and I are both genetically lucky with endurance genes. Both of us are extremely functional on little sleep and rest ... sick puppies we are! But hey, even I have my limit ... I'm going to try to get 7 hours sleep tonight! Last night was 2, which is way too little. 4 or 5 is more manageable. 6 is basically normal. 12 is I'm in a coma. But I've slept 14 hours straight a couple of times when I really needed it.
Take the proper time to recuperate Roly ... we love you and want to see you finish Jay in one piece, alive and kicking.
Ralf: I am sorry to hear about your shin splint. So you're on Voltaren? That's one of my best friends. So you're going to get acquainted with Ms. Pool and Ms. SB? I will think of you as I train ...
Grommit: Why Mr. SB ... surely Ms. SB would have been more exciting, n'est-ce pas? Thanks for the links, will take a look later when I get some more time.
Chops: I heard you were "barred" - what happened?
Sally
------------------ "Follow your bliss"
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quote:Originally posted by Silly Sally: Hey Roly ... I always take 2, usually 3 weeks off from running after a marathon and just cross-train a bit, starting a week to 2 weeks afterwards. I don't kill myself. One thing that does happen to me after a marathon is a supressed immune system, so it often happens that I will get sick soon after a marathon. I've had bronchitis several times afterwards, but this year was just a nasty cold.
Don't kill yourself now to find yourself in a horrible state of overtraining later, like right before Jay. Grommit and I have a really wide base and a horrible number of races between us. Besides that, we're stupid and silly but when it comes down to it, when it gets serious, I think we would take our own advice instead of our usual throwing caution to the wind.
Besides that, I think that Grommit and I are both genetically lucky with endurance genes. Both of us are extremely functional on little sleep and rest ... sick puppies we are! But hey, even I have my limit ... I'm going to try to get 7 hours sleep tonight! Last night was 2, which is way too little. 4 or 5 is more manageable. 6 is basically normal. 12 is I'm in a coma. But I've slept 14 hours straight a couple of times when I really needed it.
Take the proper time to recuperate Roly ... we love you and want to see you finish Jay in one piece, alive and kicking.
Ralf: I am sorry to hear about your shin splint. So you're on Voltaren? That's one of my best friends. So you're going to get acquainted with Ms. Pool and Ms. SB? I will think of you as I train ...
Grommit: Why Mr. SB ... surely Ms. SB would have been more exciting, n'est-ce pas? Thanks for the links, will take a look later when I get some more time.
Chops: I heard you were "barred" - what happened?
Sally
QQps think I made a mistake I thought Grommit wrote Mr. BB. so I'm sitting around with Mr. Beer Bottle.. besides Mr. SB is a pain in the A$$.
Sally you got to be kidding 2-3 weeks off, next week is the start of my 18 week intermediate marathon training program for Ottawa.
posted Jan-18-2006 10:41 PM
You guys are all so scientific with workout / injuries etc. I am impressed. On the other hand, when I think too much it usually gets me into trouble. Have been feeling lousy lately, probably due to either the weather, overtraining or need for another vacation. Been on the treadmill more than I would like to admit, lately. Trying to get my body use to sub 7:00min./mile pace for Boston & Ottawa. Won't do much for my 10K though. Ile Bizard is almost upon us.
Tonight felt particularly tired. Ran for 55 minutes on the TM @ 8.4 - 8.6 mph ( 6:58 - 7:15 / mile) which ordinarely would have been relatively easy, but not tonight. Struggled the whole way, breaking things down into 5 minute segments, just to finish. Phew! Did my weight program after a brief rest, though I could only manage 2 sets of 13 exercises, rather than the usual 3. Bed will feel great tonight.
Hope to be at Hurley's, if Mr/Mrs. Weather co-operates. Goodnite all.
Boy, those articles were a mouthful! All that jargon ... you would be impressed, Mercury. I on the other hand am thinking, what!? I don't have time to do all my physio exercises nevermind all those other tests, even taking my heartrate regularly is a chore.
Alright, Grommit, you win ... I will try to adapt a more regular rest routine. I miss running, that's for sure ... I may have to chat up Mr. TM ... Ick.
Mercury: hope to see you at Hurley's, even with this crappy weather. Heck, it took me over 2 hours to get downtown today, which is about 9-10k away. Police, firemen, blocked streets, ice galore, water spewing out of sewer system, stalled cars, accidents. The pedestrians were a heck of a lot faster.
Roly: Mr. BB is a good friend. I should invite Mr. BR (Barbadian rum) over sometime ...
posted Jan-19-2006 06:46 AM
....... seems like we're all running low on energy sally/merc/me.... totally uninspired to run last night, tired mostly...ate and curled up on the sofa with jr. .....watched the two first episodes of 24 (recorded so's I can skip the ads.... a personal peeve, but let's not go there) .... looking forward to scampering up a mountain with Chops & Roly on saturday .... I may run tonight ... I'll see how I feel later.
posted Jan-19-2006 07:22 AM
* * * Happy Birthday to you...hpappy birthday to you...***, have yourself an excellent day TB. Ahh...to be so young again.
Have a good time at Hurleys everyone -- Df
PS - Ralf - welcome to the cross training team...I've having a tougher time of it then I expected. Not passionate about other activities as I am about running. Get better fast.
posted Jan-19-2006 08:14 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Silly Sally:
[b]Hurley's Thursday, Jan 19, 7pm: We have me, Roly, John, DR and Mercury so far. Who else? Reservation will be under "Montreal Coolrunners", but I need to know ASAP for what number to make it ...
[B]
Sally I may have to cancel tonight or show up late not sure yet? With my DW van in the shop i,m running around a little more then usual. i'll keep you updated.
quote:Originally posted by rolyone: Sally I may have to cancel tonight or show up late not sure yet? With my DW van in the shop i,m running around a little more then usual. i'll keep you updated.[/B]
Oh don't cancel! Just show up a little late if need be ... A member of my tri team is supposed to show up - he needs running partners!
Swam an hour and a half and also ran 6k, the distance to and from the YMCA pool. The people are really nice on my tri team and I will try to get some of them out running with us.
Sunday - Mont-Royal - meet at monument on Parc - 9am - Who's in?
posted Jan-19-2006 01:33 PM
no Running on Sunday. DW van is in the shop till Monday. Good thing it was all the recalled parts that broke. Besides I need the day to rest, with all the sick people at work I think I may be coming down with a bug.
quote:Originally posted by rolyone: no Running on Sunday. DW van is in the shop till Monday. Good thing it was all the recalled parts that broke. Besides I need the day to rest, with all the sick people at work I think I may be coming down with a bug. Roly
your van probably has a compromised immune system.... did you take it on any 26.2 mile trips lately? we told you so......
posted Jan-19-2006 08:17 PM
Sorry folks. I let you down again. Had a doctors apointment that ran way overtime at the Chest. Didn't get in until 8:30 and figured you would all be gone by the time I got there. See you all soon.
posted Jan-19-2006 08:59 PM
....... meatballs/pasta/homework..... followed by 6.35 miles sort of farlekeyish.... in between belches.... yum yum!! 50:30 ave hr 149... felt pretty good apart from the repeating tomato sauce... great conditions out there.... not cold really and most of the ice has gone down the drain....
posted Jan-19-2006 10:59 PM
Thanks to DR, SS and Roly for a wonderful evening at Hurleys. The cake and book were thoughtful and generous gifts. May you find nothing but success in all your endeavors this year. Gotta turn in. Early start tomorrow.
quote:Originally posted by Turtleboy: Thanks to DR, SS and Roly for a wonderful evening at Hurleys.
And thanks to TB for having his birthday 'cause that gave us the perfect opportunity to stuff our faces with good food and great cake. Thanks for picking up the cake, DR, 'cause I would have never found the time! DELICIOUS! Sorry the rest of you missed it ... we saved you a piece ... NOT!
TB, you didn't mention the special round treats that DR gave you as part of your gift, and I'm not talking chocolate ... sooo thoughtful.
Roly: Good to see you alive ... don't forget, take it easy a few more days ... cross-train ... think future Ironman in your head ...
posted Jan-20-2006 05:18 AM
Yep, another great evening at Hurleys, thanks to birthday-boy-TB, Roly and Silly for the company. We discussed the 2006 racing season and tried to figure out whose plans were the craziest... (Hey, I was the only sane one there...hehe)
So after the Treadmill Marathon, we were thinking of holding a deep-water-running marathon in the water ... anyone interested? Haha!
TGIF! Have a great weekend guys!
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posted Jan-20-2006 07:10 AM
Congratulations TB. I am sorry that I couldn't get to Hurley's last night. Seems that you had a lot of fun.
quote:Originally posted by Silly Sally: Ralf: I am sorry to hear about your shin splint. So you're on Voltaren? That's one of my best friends. So you're going to get acquainted with Ms. Pool and Ms. SB? I will think of you as I train ...
Thanks for thinking about me, Sally. Voltaren was last week. Before it was Ibuprofen. Now I am on something heavier (Indometacin). I wonder what will come next.
I am still trying to figure out what SB means:
a) Sucking bike? Naw, how would you know, you never saw my bike.
b) Streckbank (probably stretch bench in English)? Why should I get aquainted to medieval torture. To raise my pain limit? Or since the pain in my shin wouldn't be my primary concern any longer?
c) Swimming bool? Apart from the poor orthography, this can't be since you also mention Ms. pool.
d) Sally's bisquits? That would be my favorite answer. But I still have some doubts.
So, was zum Teufel heisst SB? Wer kann mir helfen?
Enjoy your weekend
Ralf
----------------- Follow your nose
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quote:Originally posted by RalfM: d) Sally's bisquits? That would be my favorite answer. But I still have some doubts. [This message has been edited by RalfM (edited Jan-20-2006).]
.......I would go for Sally's biscuits too...... crumbs and all!
.... oh and BTW..... Chops has finally revealed tomorrow's destination
quote:Originally posted by RalfM: I am still trying to figure out what SB means:
I see you haven't been reading my blog ... hmmmm ... www.ironwoman2006.com ... you'll find out who all the sordid characters are in my Ironman soap opera ...
Roly, Grommit, & Chops: the mountain looks awesome ... have fun!
Sally
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quote:Originally posted by Silly Sally: I see you haven't been reading my blog ... hmmmm ... www.ironwoman2006.com ... you'll find out who all the sordid characters are in my Ironman soap opera ...
*Schluck* ... aeh, ja ... was kann ich sagen ... aeh ... in fact, I did read your blog and I even read about your first rendevous with Ms SB. But, ... I forgot. What can I do? But I would still prefer the cookies. :-)
<edit> On the other hand: Why should I use an SB? It's plus five outside and only slightly raining. RB, here I come </edit>
Ralf
P.S.: Chops, Grommit, Roly: Have fun!
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quote:Originally posted by RalfM: <edit> On the other hand: Why should I use an SB? It's plus five outside and only slightly raining. RB, here I come </edit>
Oooooh!!! I am soooooo jealous!!! Tonight is brick night for me ... Mr. SB and TM!! I'm off to see Mr. Pool right now but it's warm outside, so I think I'll run over ...
quote:Originally posted by grommit: .... oh and BTW..... Chops has finally revealed tomorrow's destination
No, no, no.... I just said yesterday that the destination was fitting the prerequisites SO FAR. The door is still open for something else...
TurtleB: Happy birthday my friend. Sorry not to be able to join you at Hurleys last night: had my second run with my sweatie (35 minutes). Coming along, coming along...
quote:Originally posted by Mr Lambchops: No, no, no.... I just said yesterday that the destination was fitting the prerequisites SO FAR. The door is still open for something else...
TurtleB: Happy birthday my friend. Sorry not to be able to join you at Hurleys last night: had my second run with my sweatie (35 minutes). Coming along, coming along...
Please Mr. Scout Leader LambChops .... but I need THIS mountain!!!!! seriously anywhere over 4,000' works for me.... you lead.... I follow
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Whooaa Looks awesome can't wait. Or any similar mountains.
Thank guys for a great meet at Hurleys last night.
Big toe nail is starting to discolor and feels really icky. I might lose it.
Anyone interested in running a 5K in Montreals underground.
Urban moles, on your marks A 5K race moves underground to follow Montreal's storied network of tunnels
ALAN HUSTAK, The Gazette Published: Friday, January 20, 2006 OK, it's not yet on a par with the Boston Mara-thon, but Montreal's newest athletic challenge has definite possibilities: a five-kilometre foot race through the tunnels and passageways of the storied underground city.
The Feb. 19 race will be part of the 7th annual Montreal High Lights Festival and is expected to attract 500 participants and another 10,000 spectators.
"It's a first. It's unprecedented. There's nothing in the world like it," said Michel Labreque, High Lights president and CEO.
"Our main objective is to launch it, get it off the ground, then it watch it grow.
"With all the stairs and tunnels people have to navigate, it will be more like an urban cross- country run than a marathon.
"There's no track quite like it in the world. You have to climb 480 steps and go down 569 during the run."
Labreque said the race is designed, in part, to familiarize tourists and Montrealers with the subterranean network.
"Everyone knows part of the underground city, but few people walk through all 30 kilometres of it, from one end of it to the other. So the race is an opportunity for people to discover its many surprises."
Stitched together between 1962 and 2003, when the last link between the World Trade Centre and the Palais des congres was completed, the underground city is a maze of atriums, tunnels, indoor gardens and food courts. It links 35 skyscrapers and office towers and 2,600 stores into one giant enclosed shopping mall and retail complex.
The run will begin in the Peel metro station at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 19, a Sunday, and head through Cours Mont Royal, through the Eaton Centre, south into Place Ville Marie and Central Station, east through the Quartier international into the Palais des congres and north to the finish line in Complexe Desjardins.
The race will be followed by a walking tour underground.
To avoid congestion, runners' start times will be staggered, and their speed will be clocked with computer chips.
Participants must be 16 years of age or older to enter. Advance registration is $20. On site registration $25. The race is, however, restricted to 500 contestants.
The first 2,500 people to sign up for the walking tours will receive pedometers.
posted Jan-18-2006 05:43 PM
.... I may run tonight ... I'll see how I feel later.
