Race report for our duathlon will have to wait a day or so (unless Gordy will get around to write it), I am away on business for a few days.
'The Most SKIRTSPORTS Outfits in One Race'- had there been a prize for that, I would have been a shoe in for it !!!
More later......
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
First Race
We are off for the week-end....first multi event of the year. Should be good fun. We're doing a duathlon at Goodwood round the famous motor racing circuit.
Distance is 4k-40k-8k...never done a du when the second run is longer than the first. Think is something to do with runners/bikers using the same road.
Outfits to wear are causing me some concern.....not sure what the weather will be like...supposed to be warm and sunny .....will I believe it ??
Distance is 4k-40k-8k...never done a du when the second run is longer than the first. Think is something to do with runners/bikers using the same road.
Outfits to wear are causing me some concern.....not sure what the weather will be like...supposed to be warm and sunny .....will I believe it ??
Monday, April 13, 2009
'Everyone Needs Good Neighbours...'
A line from the theme song from the Aussie soap "Neighbours'......
Well, I think to train for any endurance sport you MUST have good neighbours. Ours are the best.
A little background. We live in a tiny village in the middle of the countryside. No pavements (sidewalks for you Americans), no street lighting....you get the idea. When there is no moon it as black as the 'inside of my hat' outside
So through the winter months when I get up at 5.15 am and turn the landing and kitchen lights on the entire back garden area is lit up like a Christmas tree.....always amazes me how much an indoor lights reflects outside.
Then, I turn the washer and dryer on about 5.30am.....as there is NO noise where we are either - this makes them seem very loud !
THEN, I transfer the huge amount of stuff I always seem to carry with me to the car and then start it. Now, I have a PT Cruiser, diesel version, which on turning the ignition key makes a noise akin to a tractor. The upside of this is I get around 40 mpg.
In all the years, I don't think we have ONE complaint from the neighbours, now friends, either side of our house.
I have a new 'best friend' in the milkman.....he is usually coming to deliver our milk at 5.40 as I am leaving the house......I then pass the same cyclist on the road into Cambridge. I always know how late I am depending where en route I pass him.
Now we have the lighter mornings our neighbours may get some relief......I can run from home so there is no car engine....but now I can also bike in the mornings so this means I have to open the garage and clomp around in cleats !!!
But to get out first thing in the morning after our long, cold dark winter is just the BEST
Well, I think to train for any endurance sport you MUST have good neighbours. Ours are the best.
A little background. We live in a tiny village in the middle of the countryside. No pavements (sidewalks for you Americans), no street lighting....you get the idea. When there is no moon it as black as the 'inside of my hat' outside
So through the winter months when I get up at 5.15 am and turn the landing and kitchen lights on the entire back garden area is lit up like a Christmas tree.....always amazes me how much an indoor lights reflects outside.
Then, I turn the washer and dryer on about 5.30am.....as there is NO noise where we are either - this makes them seem very loud !
THEN, I transfer the huge amount of stuff I always seem to carry with me to the car and then start it. Now, I have a PT Cruiser, diesel version, which on turning the ignition key makes a noise akin to a tractor. The upside of this is I get around 40 mpg.
In all the years, I don't think we have ONE complaint from the neighbours, now friends, either side of our house.
I have a new 'best friend' in the milkman.....he is usually coming to deliver our milk at 5.40 as I am leaving the house......I then pass the same cyclist on the road into Cambridge. I always know how late I am depending where en route I pass him.
Now we have the lighter mornings our neighbours may get some relief......I can run from home so there is no car engine....but now I can also bike in the mornings so this means I have to open the garage and clomp around in cleats !!!
But to get out first thing in the morning after our long, cold dark winter is just the BEST
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Two Weeks in.....
Just shy of two weeks of IM Wisconsin training.
So glad it finally arrived, I really needed something to focus on.
Weather has been co-operating, well some of the time ! Nice to be back on the bike again and to get some structured runs in. Although, we had our 'tick over' plan to concentrate on when you know that you can, sometimes, blow off, a session it makes it that much harder to get out of bed in the cold , dark mornings.
We are having a lovely spring....spring flowers are out, lots of blossom already showing and the trees are beginning to show their summer wear.
Of course, true to form this Easter week-end we have low cloud, mist and a light drizzle. But it's just wonderful to have this four day week-end. Yes, we get Monday off as well, as a Bank Holiday ! It seems a long time since our Christmas break.
Surprise 10k race last week-end. A friend of ours was competing and we were going to support her. At 9.15am I got a phone call to ask whether I could accompany Miriam ...I changed outfits three times before I was out the door. Lovely race...beautiful weather.....first time this event had been run. All off road which was a little 'testing' especially I had forgotten this and turned up to run in my Newtons ! A great time was had by all. The race was certainly a success, particularly, as the field consisted of 48% women...amazing.
Ninety minute ride and a 45 min OD run scheduled for today.
Now which of my new SKIRTSPORTS outfits will I wear....check out their spring collection...brilliant !
So glad it finally arrived, I really needed something to focus on.
Weather has been co-operating, well some of the time ! Nice to be back on the bike again and to get some structured runs in. Although, we had our 'tick over' plan to concentrate on when you know that you can, sometimes, blow off, a session it makes it that much harder to get out of bed in the cold , dark mornings.
We are having a lovely spring....spring flowers are out, lots of blossom already showing and the trees are beginning to show their summer wear.
Of course, true to form this Easter week-end we have low cloud, mist and a light drizzle. But it's just wonderful to have this four day week-end. Yes, we get Monday off as well, as a Bank Holiday ! It seems a long time since our Christmas break.
Surprise 10k race last week-end. A friend of ours was competing and we were going to support her. At 9.15am I got a phone call to ask whether I could accompany Miriam ...I changed outfits three times before I was out the door. Lovely race...beautiful weather.....first time this event had been run. All off road which was a little 'testing' especially I had forgotten this and turned up to run in my Newtons ! A great time was had by all. The race was certainly a success, particularly, as the field consisted of 48% women...amazing.
Ninety minute ride and a 45 min OD run scheduled for today.
Now which of my new SKIRTSPORTS outfits will I wear....check out their spring collection...brilliant !
Friday, March 20, 2009
It must be nearly........
As I took my second shower today - my first double shower day this year - I realised it must be nearly time to start IM training ! One more week to go before we start.
Can't wait for those days when you are so tired you just want to come in and lie down on the kitchen floor, when the laundry is piled up, when the alarm goes off and you just get up without thinking about it. Bring it on !
These past week, I have managed to get most of Craig's work-outs in but some cold dark morning, when the alarm goes off at 5.15, I must admit I have turned over and bagged it !
However, spring has arrived (we think)...it's been sunny and warmish.....even managed to ride outside for the first time since my accident. It was lovely ! I missed my bike ! Lovely to ride outside in shorts.....
The spring flowers are out and it's light in the morning when I leave the house at 5.30 and even light when I get home from work. Our clocks don't go forward until the end of March when we move to British summertime - we use the word 'summer' loosely over here.
Did my spinning class this morning and did some work and then a 55 minute run.....a two shower day and more laundry.
Tomorrow and swim and run - long bike for Sunday.
Can't wait for those days when you are so tired you just want to come in and lie down on the kitchen floor, when the laundry is piled up, when the alarm goes off and you just get up without thinking about it. Bring it on !
These past week, I have managed to get most of Craig's work-outs in but some cold dark morning, when the alarm goes off at 5.15, I must admit I have turned over and bagged it !
However, spring has arrived (we think)...it's been sunny and warmish.....even managed to ride outside for the first time since my accident. It was lovely ! I missed my bike ! Lovely to ride outside in shorts.....
The spring flowers are out and it's light in the morning when I leave the house at 5.30 and even light when I get home from work. Our clocks don't go forward until the end of March when we move to British summertime - we use the word 'summer' loosely over here.
Did my spinning class this morning and did some work and then a 55 minute run.....a two shower day and more laundry.
Tomorrow and swim and run - long bike for Sunday.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday
It's blowing like the clappers outside but nice and sunny....will ride inside again.
Having a nice leisurely breakfast with the Sunday newspapers...have only three more Sundays before IM training starts so will treasure them.
Not much happening here. Went to Gordy's spin class yesterday and then ran straight after. We have a duathlon locally in April and several members of our spin class are going to do this. So from yesterday we are adding a run after the class as a bit of training for them. We had a few runners out yesterday, all of different abilities but there's enough of us so no-one gets left behind.
The sun was out yesterday morning and it was lovely to feel a little warmth but all the cyclists we saw out riding were certainly rugged up and all looked very 'pinched' !
A great week for our football team....West Ham had back to back victories so all is good in the Riley household !
All I need now is for the SKIRT spring line to arrive !
Having a nice leisurely breakfast with the Sunday newspapers...have only three more Sundays before IM training starts so will treasure them.
Not much happening here. Went to Gordy's spin class yesterday and then ran straight after. We have a duathlon locally in April and several members of our spin class are going to do this. So from yesterday we are adding a run after the class as a bit of training for them. We had a few runners out yesterday, all of different abilities but there's enough of us so no-one gets left behind.
The sun was out yesterday morning and it was lovely to feel a little warmth but all the cyclists we saw out riding were certainly rugged up and all looked very 'pinched' !
A great week for our football team....West Ham had back to back victories so all is good in the Riley household !
All I need now is for the SKIRT spring line to arrive !
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Nearly Spring .......
The snow has long gone so thought it was time to post again !
Now what's been happening? Not a lot ! Working, sleeping and some training, blah, blah blah !
Actually, I am really enjoying this time of year. A plan from Craig to stick to but not so much that you are exhausted.....and lying around at the week-end watching trash tv....not going to last much longer so enjoying it whilst I can !
Did a 5k race the the American Air Base where I work (sometimes) last week.....weather was kind so managed to get into a SKIRT ! Lovely to finally to feel a little sun. Was pleased with my 28.41 with not a huge amount of effort.
Am managing my two swims a week and two lifting sessions....my arm has gained so much more strength and my elbow gained a lot more movement. I am beginning to
I am writing this in the kitchen and looking across to the dining room there are two bikes on two turbo trainers ! Such is life in our winters.....am desperate to get out onto the road for some 'real' biking. Have exhausted all my episodes of 'ER' so it MUST be time to get outside. Have entered a duathlon in April - it's taking place at a motor racing circuit so there will be no traffic to contend with. When we race here the roads are NOT closed.........
Now what's been happening? Not a lot ! Working, sleeping and some training, blah, blah blah !
Actually, I am really enjoying this time of year. A plan from Craig to stick to but not so much that you are exhausted.....and lying around at the week-end watching trash tv....not going to last much longer so enjoying it whilst I can !
Did a 5k race the the American Air Base where I work (sometimes) last week.....weather was kind so managed to get into a SKIRT ! Lovely to finally to feel a little sun. Was pleased with my 28.41 with not a huge amount of effort.
Am managing my two swims a week and two lifting sessions....my arm has gained so much more strength and my elbow gained a lot more movement. I am beginning to
I am writing this in the kitchen and looking across to the dining room there are two bikes on two turbo trainers ! Such is life in our winters.....am desperate to get out onto the road for some 'real' biking. Have exhausted all my episodes of 'ER' so it MUST be time to get outside. Have entered a duathlon in April - it's taking place at a motor racing circuit so there will be no traffic to contend with. When we race here the roads are NOT closed.........
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