Road Racing and Training Thread. Week Ending May 13 2018

Coach Jeff ROC wrote:

A casual "head nod and chat" runner acquaintance of mine who lives in my general area heard my name and when I didn't show, grabbed the trophy for me...let me know via facebook...

Funny, at a race years ago a "nod and chat" runner acquaintance told me he had a couple trophies of mine he collected when I was a no-show at awards ceremonies. I didn't even know his name, but he lived in a neighboring town.

BTW, I love your humour and prose style. I worked in journalism for decades, and you're more talented than most of the writers I worked with.

I am a weekend warrior who starting "running" a few years ago to annoy my coworker. So far so good, as he has never beaten me in a race.

I have been enjoying this thread for a few weeks and today I attempted my second "workout". I am even slower than I thought I'd be which is discouraging, but I will try to keep at it. This may sound silly but you guys have inspired me.

Thanks.

So do I...Coach Jeff is more than just a talented runner. His posts are like freshly made apple pie a la Mo, Larry, and Curly.

The last time I heard a porch called a veranda the owners had a couch on the roof for their dog. Nothing but class in some parts of central Illinios. Oh, they left the second floor window open so the dog could go outside.

Slow in WV wrote:

I am a weekend warrior who starting "running" a few years ago to annoy my coworker. So far so good, as he has never beaten me in a race.

I have been enjoying this thread for a few weeks and today I attempted my second "workout". I am even slower than I thought I'd be which is discouraging, but I will try to keep at it. This may sound silly but you guys have inspired me.

Thanks.

I feel like listening to the “ wind beneath my wings” now

“Did you ever know that you're my hero,

And everything I would like to be?”

If this collection of knuckle heads is inspirational. Then Lord help us all.

Pappy wrote:

The last time I heard a porch called a veranda the owners had a couch on the roof for their dog. Nothing but class in some parts of central Illinios. Oh, they left the second floor window open so the dog could go outside.

This is hysterical. lol. :-)

runrincerepeat wrote:

Slow in WV wrote:

I am a weekend warrior who starting "running" a few years ago to annoy my coworker. So far so good, as he has never beaten me in a race.

I have been enjoying this thread for a few weeks and today I attempted my second "workout". I am even slower than I thought I'd be which is discouraging, but I will try to keep at it. This may sound silly but you guys have inspired me.

Thanks.

I feel like listening to the “ wind beneath my wings” now

“Did you ever know that you're my hero,

And everything I would like to be?”

If this collection of knuckle heads is inspirational. Then Lord help us all.

Well, there is that.

Good to hear about a workout tho! Lay it on us. What was it?

Pappy wrote:

The last time I heard a porch called a veranda the owners had a couch on the roof for their dog. Nothing but class in some parts of central Illinios. Oh, they left the second floor window open so the dog could go outside.

I am still laughing at this one. The “Nothing but class in some parts of central Illinois” is just so dry...and so “Pappy.”

Slow in WV wrote:

I am a weekend warrior who starting "running" a few years ago to annoy my coworker. So far so good, as he has never beaten me in a race.

I have been enjoying this thread for a few weeks and today I attempted my second "workout". I am even slower than I thought I'd be which is discouraging, but I will try to keep at it. This may sound silly but you guys have inspired me.

Thanks.

Just keep in mind, everyone here is slow compared the real elites*, and I think we’re all just grateful we can keep up this hobby. Best wishes on your pursuits.

*AngryJohnny excepted, of course, with his Rupp scalp from Boston.

Thank you, Allen and OR for the compliment.

I can write my way out of a paper bag, just not well enough to fill it with groceries.

Lively thread last night. As my old sergeant used to say “ this formation reeks of booze and regret you bunch of dirilects ... you had your fun now for mine”

Before he ran us until someone chucked up. Of course this would be like a Tuesday morning and not a Sunday.

AJ collected a bevy of scalps at Boston. Stacked them up like cord wood.

Well I've been with my graduation celebrations and didn't have the time to be here regularly during the week.

I've seen the videos Smoove! Thank you for the data. I've done one of those also and they said the same thing about me: To try and keep my cadence in the 170-180 range and the other problems would subside. They really did and I think I have an healthy stride right now...

The week has been tough with a lot of events, running and swimming (I'm actually gonna do a Open Water course in the beginning of June...I confess I'm scared!) and I still have an V02Max progressive workout (2000m+1500m+1200m+1000m with 3'30 rest) to do today. And as my football team is playing today the cup final, I'm only gonna do it laaaate in the afternoon.

runrincerepeat wrote:

Slow in WV wrote:

I am a weekend warrior who starting "running" a few years ago to annoy my coworker. So far so good, as he has never beaten me in a race.

I have been enjoying this thread for a few weeks and today I attempted my second "workout". I am even slower than I thought I'd be which is discouraging, but I will try to keep at it. This may sound silly but you guys have inspired me.

Thanks.

I feel like listening to the “ wind beneath my wings” now

“Did you ever know that you're my hero,

And everything I would like to be?”

If this collection of knuckle heads is inspirational. Then Lord help us all.

random: i pulled that song up on youtube last night looking for puns for a "hero"-themed dinner tonight. gyros are the main dish...

OR -- Here is a small watercolor sketch I did of the house. A simple little Greek Revival. 1832. Gable-fronted with two one-story wings. The east veranda is kinda visible off the rear wing, behind the trees. A nice spot for breakfast coffee or afternoon wine.

https://imgur.com/a/NcV6kv9

Did they say anything about a crossover gait? If there were a line on the treadmill, it looks like your right foot would land on the left side of the line & your left foot would land on the right side.

It does look that way. The measurement for that did show a narrower gait than average, although not a constant crossover. I think that is a structural issue for me.

Sub 6:00 wrote:

Slow in WV wrote:

I am a weekend warrior who starting "running" a few years ago to annoy my coworker. So far so good, as he has never beaten me in a race.

I have been enjoying this thread for a few weeks and today I attempted my second "workout". I am even slower than I thought I'd be which is discouraging, but I will try to keep at it. This may sound silly but you guys have inspired me.

Thanks.

Just keep in mind, everyone here is slow compared the real elites*, and I think we’re all just grateful we can keep up this hobby. Best wishes on your pursuits.

*AngryJohnny excepted, of course, with his Rupp scalp from Boston.

^love this #stoppedrupp #veggieboyisnext