I've been looking at half marathons since L foolishly agreed to do one with me. There's a few in France, in the mountains - which is good because it'll be cooler, but bad because...they're in the mountains. But we don't get Mycroft back until late June, so it's going to be either heat or elevation, and I think I'd prefer elevation. Greg? Preferences? Or we could just do one around here and then we could do it anytime, but I thought something different might be nice.
There's also a Midnight Sun Run in Iceland, which sounds interesting. Apparently you get to lounge around in thermal pools afterward, which will probably be all we can manage.
And here's a training schedule that Sherlock sent me because "you and Lestrade are old and you should be careful you don't die when you run for miles and miles."
Noted, Sherlock. We will do our best not to die.
There's a link to the website where he found it, but I'm also pasting it here because the constantly moving text at the top of the screen on the site makes me want to hurl the computer across the room.
There's also a Midnight Sun Run in Iceland, which sounds interesting. Apparently you get to lounge around in thermal pools afterward, which will probably be all we can manage.
And here's a training schedule that Sherlock sent me because "you and Lestrade are old and you should be careful you don't die when you run for miles and miles."
Noted, Sherlock. We will do our best not to die.
There's a link to the website where he found it, but I'm also pasting it here because the constantly moving text at the top of the screen on the site makes me want to hurl the computer across the room.
Half Marathon Training Schedule for Runners and Walkers |
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| Week | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 1 | off | 30 min run | off | 25 min run | easy walk | off | 3 miles |
| 2 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles |
| 3 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 5 miles |
| 4 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 2.5 miles |
| 5 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 6.5 miles |
| 6 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 3 miles with MM |
| 7 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 8 miles |
| 8 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 3 miles with MM |
| 9 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 9.5 miles |
| 10 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles |
| 11 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 11 miles |
| 12 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles with MM |
| 13 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 12.5 miles |
| 14 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles with MM |
| 15 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 14 miles |
| 16 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 5 miles |
| 17 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | Half Marathon Race |
| 18 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 5 miles |
| 19 | off | 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 6-8 miles |
82 comments:
I think France sounds....like something to aim for? Or...something?
I might start trying to run to work some days. Then you could run when Sherlock's at school. But we definitely have to do lots together too, or...well, it won't be fun. Not that it'll be 'fun' anyway...
What does 'with MM mean'?
'Magic Miles'...no, I have no idea what that means. I could look it up, or alternatively we could ignore it.
We can probably find a pool to soak in post-race in France too, right?
...Magic... I admit I'm intrigued.
I'll report back. I'm hoping there's flying involved.
I'm hoping they'll be miles that magically disappear.
I'm impressed that Sherlock is doing his research as your trainer. ;-)
fA
He just enjoys cycling around us shouting too much to give it up.
And he does want to make sure you old guys don't die!
(I'm older than either of you. Hmmmm.)
As long as he can filch the wallets off our dead bodies and go for ice cream, he doesn't seem that bothered about our deaths in the park. Obviously thinking about us actually running in the mountains worries him more.
Well, he SEES you running in the park, so that must be safe, right?
He will - hopefully - see us running wherever we go.
He might have to find someone else to source the ice creams during our 'real' run, though. Anthea, you've been warned.
I've lost John to a world of running tips.
I've been told we're getting our gait tested, and we're doing 'dynamic stretching' before running.... and don't even ask about Fartleks.
*cautiously googling fartleks*
..and how to avoid bonking. Which is a shame. I quite enjoy bonking - at least, there's a time and a place for it ;)
...
*not googling "bonking"*
Probably for the best, ReRe :-)
I would have thought bonking would have been a good thing. I mean, a nice cardio workout, stamina training, and some decent stretching, if you like that sort of thing.
Fartleks... *titter*
I also cautiously googled fartlek... makes me a little tired just to read about it actually. I am enough over this cold that I went to dance practice today, and it does strike me that it is March already, which means only about 7 weeks till May Day, and we won't meet on Easter sunday. So I can't rely on practice to get in shape for dancing out. Not that one can anyway: as the saying goes, get in shape to dance, don't just dance to get in shape. So I really have to start at least walking every day, at least a mile. ugh. but if I don't I'll be a lousy dancer, and that will be embarrassing.
I like that training schedule with different lengths of runs, some longer and then some shorter... I'm not sure I can afford to give myself all those days off though, with so few weeks... maybe a shorter walk on those days.
S
Your trainers are a doctor and a hyper, brilliant 8-yr-old? With all this applied science & enthusiasm you guys are going to be SO fit.
Don't scoff. Now that I'm officially middle aged I do believe that while "not dying" may not be a big concern, "not getting injured" is a HUGE deal.
Some days I really miss being able to run. Then I remember how much I hated it when I actually could, and I'm thankful to go on my long walks!
I did a bit of yard work today, for the first time since buying the house. It was really nice outside, and my mom came over to help since I'm having trouble with my RA lately and my hands don't always want to function. Not the best thing when trying to pull weeds and use sharp objects!
I hope that everyone else is starting to have nice weather, too. Nothing quite like fresh air to blow away the staleness of winter.
That training plan sounds fun and it gives you evidence to convince Sherlock that rest days are important ;-)
I hope Monday treats you all as well as it's able :-)
Monday is fantastic so far!
Which isn't something you hear all that often...
No it's not John which has to lead nosy people, I.e. Me, to wonder what's so fantastically special about today ;-)
Just made a good arrest, charged someone. Makes me happy! And it's sunny.
That does sound fantastic Greg :-)
I hope the sunshine continues
Congratulations, L!
And happy sunny Monday to all who have sunny skies today. (Happy cloudy Monday to the rest of us. :) )
How're you, Danger? Thank you for a fantastic weekend. That's enough to keep me smiling regardless. :)
I'm glad they won on Saturday, it was great seeing you so happy :)
And well done on the arrest as well. I'm...doing laundry. So, not ideal, but could be worse.
Oh give over, there's few things more exciting than sorting through my undies. And you do get extra danger money for going through Sherlock's pockets!
I think I could run a whole separate blog that was nothing but pictures of what I've pulled out of Sherlock's pockets.
(I'd read that!)
I'd read that too. It reminds me of Old Yeller (is the book as much of a classic over there as here? I'm guessing not), where the mom requires little brother Arliss to empty his pockets before he can enter the house, since he's forever carrying around (live) snakes and horny toads and other creepy crawlies in them.
Ella
Sherlock, want to bring John into town for a celebratory coffee, I might even run to cake...
YES
You do look after him well, eh? ;)
And is much cake being enjoyed? :)
Lestrade crept up on me and turned me upside down and tickled me on the sofa and I put jam in his hair and now John is laughing so hard he blew spinach onto the floor.
And so the hilarity continues... ;)
Have you had a fun day, Sherlock?
I cleaned up the spinach, but the jam, the jam...
Not funny! How did I know he was armed with jam??
It could've been worse than jam!
(and in what universe was that not funny??)
In the universe where my hair is now matted with jam! I'm all sticky!
Although your resulting snort was quite amusing. You sounded like a water buffalo with a terrible cold.
I know it is, I already sent Nicky a picture!
Whatever. Jam head.
The only thing making it better is that I know you are deeply attracted to jam.
I'm going to have to shower. You can enjoy cooking dinner, if you stop snorting it all over the floor... Jampire.
Is this how you spiked your hair up when you were younger? It's working pretty well...
You're mean. And now I have Nicky sending me 'hahaha' texts.
hahahaha :)
I am jam-free.
Here, laugh at this:
http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/216498/woman-accidentally-joins-search-party-looking-for-herself/
Ha, oh no...
Wish they could find this missing plane - it's so odd that nothing's been found yet. A real mystery.
Why can't they find it? They should be able to find anything in the world by now. Can we go and look for it?
I don't know, mate. They're looking though, lots of people, with lots of equipment. And hopefully they'll find some answers soon, for all those families. It is currently a real mystery.
According to the news last night, it's because they don't know where to look. If the plane had gone straight, that would be just a line they'd have to search, but if it started turning (which it looks like), then they don't know which direction or how much, so they've got a huge area to search.
One heartening thing is that they have such a very international group of boats and planes searching. That's a lot of search power.
That in itself is kind of amazing though, isn't it? Given you can get an app on your phone that shows the positions of flights all over the world - you'd think they might have quite a good idea. I think the technology that surrounds us now makes you forget what a big world it is.
The jam!
Back from the hospital. Surgery went well. Epidural took a while to wear off, so that was annoying. On lots of the good meds. Am settled into my next on the ground floor. Now for recovery!
Glad it went well! Hope you have a smooth recovery.
Best wishes for a good recovery, Becca.
I'm glad it went well, Becca!
Feel better soon, Becca! I hope many people bring you whatever food you feel like eating.
Ella
Refu'ah shelaymah--a complete recovery, Becca!
I think the technology that surrounds us now makes you forget what a big world it is.
Very very true, L. They were showing the possible search matrix as a growing fan around the original flight path, but until they plugged in miles, I had no idea how vast the area was.
Yay Becca! The first part is over. You are very kind to update us so quickly. Hope you get to keep the good drugs till you don't need them. (I am impressed with how well you are typing on the good drugs!)
Hope everything goes smoothly, I will be happy to see updates.
fA
Thanks everyone. I will have the good drugs as long as I need them, I have a very understanding pain doctor. I'm in very little pain. Right now, the biggest issue is just having to wake up every 3-4 hours to take them.
Another sunny day brings another fantastic day, for me at least :-D I hope your days are treating you well gentlemen and everyone reading this :-D
I hope the pain is staying away becca.
Busy! Hope you're all okay, especially you, Becca!
Yay for good drugs, Becca!
It's a lovely day here, sunny and warm, 56F. (It's supposed to go down to 26F on Thurs., so we'd best make the most of it, and maybe get rid of most of the dirty ice mountains!)
Good to hear you're not suffering Becca. Hope everyone else has had/is having a decent day. Lovely weather here, planning to manipulate my to do list to get outside as much as possible.
fA
I'll be late, Danger. Sorry.
I hope everything is okay, L.
Sherlock, if you'd like a change from identifying stars, how would you like to try classifying bat calls? http://www.batdetective.org/
Just leaving, Danger. Sal asked if I was avoiding you because of 'Jamgate'.
Bry was in court today. Fine and suspended sentence.
I hope it was a big fine.
We ended up getting Chinese, I can heat something up for you when you get here if you haven't eaten.
That'd be lovely. Just locking up.
Can you disjam the attack child?
(No DIs were jammed during entry to the flat)
(Do I say "How nice" or "What a pity"? ;))
I'm still wary of a stealth jamattack.
I don't want to go to bed Lestrade only just got back it's not fair!
Nevertheless that's where you're going.
Bedtime is stupid when can I stay up later?
When you're very old, and no longer want to...
Ahh bedtime. With its universal themes.
fA
When you're very old, and no longer want to...
Rather reminds me of the "when I grow up" song from the Matilda play that Tim Minchin did the songs for.
Ella
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