Very warm out there today (about 30c). Good crowd in attendance with some notable absences (Melbourne crew and auld Timmy Lindop). Didn’t want to go out too hard given I only recently had the manflu. Let J-Fen, Tom, Tucks and Heyden go and was on my own until Conway joined me after about a km into the session. Ran with Conway picking up Tom around circular quay. Stopped after 20 mins with a avg pace of 3.38. Conway looked shattered and Tom is losing confidence week by week at the moment. Don’t worry we’ll get the chairman back firing on all cylinders.
I knew it would be difficult to get back with the heat and hills in the second half so pushed at the start and eventually made it back with 6 seconds to spare. Don’t think many people made it back. Unless J-Fen took a short cut back, he’s clearly flying in training at the moment.
Tough old session (that’s the reason for Lindop missing the session) but glad to get through it
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Melbourne
Took the weekend off with the manflu. Really had no energy to get out for a run. I can't recall the last weekend I failed to get out for a run.
I went out today for an easy 45 mins run with the HuRTs boys, the 'Melbourne marathon' was the talk of the town. Conway was commenting that there was not one poor performance at all. Conditions were fab and the HuRTs boys took advantage and ran super fast times.
Fats - 2.33 - Stellar performance building on his Sydney half run to knock Tom off the top spot
Ray - 2.36 - 3 min PB, he's been very strong in training recently.
Macca - 2.39 - Never disappoints. He had the flu as well. Would run through a brick wall.
Rich P - 2.48 - PB and another solid performance from Richy
Mike Race - 2.49 - We should call this guy the smiling assassin :)
I went out today for an easy 45 mins run with the HuRTs boys, the 'Melbourne marathon' was the talk of the town. Conway was commenting that there was not one poor performance at all. Conditions were fab and the HuRTs boys took advantage and ran super fast times.
Fats - 2.33 - Stellar performance building on his Sydney half run to knock Tom off the top spot
Ray - 2.36 - 3 min PB, he's been very strong in training recently.
Macca - 2.39 - Never disappoints. He had the flu as well. Would run through a brick wall.
Rich P - 2.48 - PB and another solid performance from Richy
Mike Race - 2.49 - We should call this guy the smiling assassin :)
Friday, October 12, 2012
Manflu
Wed: Out for a 85 min MLR with Tom, Mike Race, Anna, Jono W and a few others.
Thurs: 400s with Tom, Heyden, Enda and a small HuRTs crew. Took the first few reps easy and pushed the last few reps. Didnt feel anything in the achilles so touch wood I have that under control.
Fri: Woke this morning to a nasty sore throat. Ran with Gerso at lunch (45 mins) and since then I've been struck down with the manflu. I was thinking of running the half at the weekend (3 laps of the bay run) but I reckon I will be in bed for the weekend.
Just want to say best of luck to Fats, Ray, Macca and Vlad in Melbourne at the weekend. The forecast is looking good so I am expecting the HuRTs boys to run sub 2.40 and Vlad to run sub 2.30.
Thurs: 400s with Tom, Heyden, Enda and a small HuRTs crew. Took the first few reps easy and pushed the last few reps. Didnt feel anything in the achilles so touch wood I have that under control.
Fri: Woke this morning to a nasty sore throat. Ran with Gerso at lunch (45 mins) and since then I've been struck down with the manflu. I was thinking of running the half at the weekend (3 laps of the bay run) but I reckon I will be in bed for the weekend.
Just want to say best of luck to Fats, Ray, Macca and Vlad in Melbourne at the weekend. The forecast is looking good so I am expecting the HuRTs boys to run sub 2.40 and Vlad to run sub 2.30.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Gold - Ryan Adams
In order to keep Timmy happy I'm opting for a more mainstream artist. In fact I don't believe 'Gold' is his best album but it's the album that brought him mainstream. Adams in my opinion the most talented singer songwriter in the last 15 years and certainly the most prolific (producing 3 albums in 2005). Came to prominence via an obscure alt country band called Whiskeytown who produced a beautiful record 'Stranger's Almanac' circa 98.
Gold was released in 2001 with the single 'New York, New York' gaining widespread publicity as the music video featured Adams performing in front of the city's skyline four days before the Sept 11 attacks. The album had some great tunes that have subsequently featured in many American soaps and Rom Coms. The 'b' sides are even terrific but apart from 'Heartbreaker' released in 2000 which is his 'Blood on the Tracks' he failed to deliver a complete album. Without getting too philosophical, a album needs to have a consistent themes and deliver a story from start to finish. Adams more often than not delivered snippets littered throughout his albums. It's a shame he didn't sit back and think about the finished product in sayng that he's argue with the itunes generation you can make your own Ryan Adams album from his widespread catalog.
I've seen him many times, even back in Dublin. I think it was Vicar Street with the 'Good Wife'. Small crowd and it was pretty intimate. I was drinking Jack back then and brought a naggin in under my jacket. I sure Adams would approve :) Adams with his typical chip on his shoulder was having a go at Yoko Ono. Saw his again in Sydney and dragged Niamh and Chalks to the gig. He was two hours late, everyone was getting impatient. He arrived and started to hand out free beer to the audience. He played a rip roaring session only to be interrupted by a member of the audience asking him to play the 'summer of 1969'. Oh Ryan was not happy...well he should have used his given name 'David'. Such a nice name as well :)
Out today for a 10k tempo today. Ran with Tom, Enda & Barts. Body felt fine. I think the average pace was 3.33. Tom's blog will have more detail.
I've put two tunes up...New York, New York & Answering Bell
Gold was released in 2001 with the single 'New York, New York' gaining widespread publicity as the music video featured Adams performing in front of the city's skyline four days before the Sept 11 attacks. The album had some great tunes that have subsequently featured in many American soaps and Rom Coms. The 'b' sides are even terrific but apart from 'Heartbreaker' released in 2000 which is his 'Blood on the Tracks' he failed to deliver a complete album. Without getting too philosophical, a album needs to have a consistent themes and deliver a story from start to finish. Adams more often than not delivered snippets littered throughout his albums. It's a shame he didn't sit back and think about the finished product in sayng that he's argue with the itunes generation you can make your own Ryan Adams album from his widespread catalog.
I've seen him many times, even back in Dublin. I think it was Vicar Street with the 'Good Wife'. Small crowd and it was pretty intimate. I was drinking Jack back then and brought a naggin in under my jacket. I sure Adams would approve :) Adams with his typical chip on his shoulder was having a go at Yoko Ono. Saw his again in Sydney and dragged Niamh and Chalks to the gig. He was two hours late, everyone was getting impatient. He arrived and started to hand out free beer to the audience. He played a rip roaring session only to be interrupted by a member of the audience asking him to play the 'summer of 1969'. Oh Ryan was not happy...well he should have used his given name 'David'. Such a nice name as well :)
Out today for a 10k tempo today. Ran with Tom, Enda & Barts. Body felt fine. I think the average pace was 3.33. Tom's blog will have more detail.
I've put two tunes up...New York, New York & Answering Bell
Monday, October 8, 2012
Nixon – Lambchop
Not sure how or when I was introduced to the band Lambchop but after a few listens of Nixon back in 2001 I was hooked. Lambchop is essentially Kurt Wagner with a collection of band members that can be as many as 20. The more the better I say as it’s like having a full on orchestra backing Wagner. Must admit I’m growing more fond of classical music day by day. Back to Nixon..
On the surface Nixon has nothing to do with a former America President but explores the ‘at times’ uncomfortable nature of middle America. Tales of backyard bullying, drunken parents, kids running wild all sung by the ultimate crooner Wagner who has a very smokey voice that wraps around the tunes. The lyrics are never easy to follow but at times you get snippets of his thoughts.
‘restless boy in a restless town and you commence to drinking..’
I’ve only ever seen them once in the Gaelic club Surry Hills circa 2003. They were two hours late it drove some mad (Niamh in particular) but I thoroughly enjoyed them. There are still making great music but have never come close to the masterpiece that Nixon is. The music clip below ‘up with the people’ is one of those tunes I always seems to dance too which is indeed rare for a Lambchop tune.
In order to settle my calf and Achilles I took Thursday and Saturday off. On Friday I managed to get out for an easy 8k that included some strides. Hung-over after a night on the town with Tom, Heyden and Thurston. It was a warm balmy Sydney night and I was feeling very thirsty.
On Sunday I went long again. Jogged to the park and then ran 3 loops by 10k
1st loop (4.30 pace)
2nd loop (4.20 pace)
3rd loop (3.52 pace)
Jogged home for 36k all up avging 4.15 pace. Happy to get through it, it was great to have Enda, Ann, Renaud, Rob & Craig helping out with the pacing duties.
Today I got out for an easy 55 mins with HuRT squad. Legs were shot from yesterday. A good night sleep tonight and I will be sorted. Enjoy the music..
On the surface Nixon has nothing to do with a former America President but explores the ‘at times’ uncomfortable nature of middle America. Tales of backyard bullying, drunken parents, kids running wild all sung by the ultimate crooner Wagner who has a very smokey voice that wraps around the tunes. The lyrics are never easy to follow but at times you get snippets of his thoughts.
‘restless boy in a restless town and you commence to drinking..’
I’ve only ever seen them once in the Gaelic club Surry Hills circa 2003. They were two hours late it drove some mad (Niamh in particular) but I thoroughly enjoyed them. There are still making great music but have never come close to the masterpiece that Nixon is. The music clip below ‘up with the people’ is one of those tunes I always seems to dance too which is indeed rare for a Lambchop tune.
In order to settle my calf and Achilles I took Thursday and Saturday off. On Friday I managed to get out for an easy 8k that included some strides. Hung-over after a night on the town with Tom, Heyden and Thurston. It was a warm balmy Sydney night and I was feeling very thirsty.
On Sunday I went long again. Jogged to the park and then ran 3 loops by 10k
1st loop (4.30 pace)
2nd loop (4.20 pace)
3rd loop (3.52 pace)
Jogged home for 36k all up avging 4.15 pace. Happy to get through it, it was great to have Enda, Ann, Renaud, Rob & Craig helping out with the pacing duties.
Today I got out for an easy 55 mins with HuRT squad. Legs were shot from yesterday. A good night sleep tonight and I will be sorted. Enjoy the music..
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Achilles...
Tues: 10 by 3 mins off 1 min
Large HuRTs crew in attendance. Pretty straightforward session and one of my favourites. I was aiming to run 3.20 pace and for the majority of the reps kept to that pace. There were some reps slightly quicker. Never really felt comfortable during the session, legs just felt heavy. Post session, the calves were very tight and the achilles was tender. The 400s & 800s are definitely giving my achillles some grief so I will give these sessions a miss until I can get the achilles under control.
Wed: MLR
Ran into work (40 mins)
Decided not to run with the HuRTs as I was keen to avoid the hills. Ran for 70 mins around 4.30 pace apart from 5km in the middle where I ran with Charlie Low & Renaud. I will take the next two days off to settle the achilles and will give the striders 10k a miss at the weekend. Pity really as I was looking forward to racing.
Large HuRTs crew in attendance. Pretty straightforward session and one of my favourites. I was aiming to run 3.20 pace and for the majority of the reps kept to that pace. There were some reps slightly quicker. Never really felt comfortable during the session, legs just felt heavy. Post session, the calves were very tight and the achilles was tender. The 400s & 800s are definitely giving my achillles some grief so I will give these sessions a miss until I can get the achilles under control.
Wed: MLR
Ran into work (40 mins)
Decided not to run with the HuRTs as I was keen to avoid the hills. Ran for 70 mins around 4.30 pace apart from 5km in the middle where I ran with Charlie Low & Renaud. I will take the next two days off to settle the achilles and will give the striders 10k a miss at the weekend. Pity really as I was looking forward to racing.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Hear Be Monsters
Fri: Took the day off from running. My achilles was a little tender after the 400s on Thurs.
Sat: 16k with a 5km tempo in the middle (17.40 for the 5k).
Sun: Out with a large crew for a 36k long run. In order to meet Conway and Co I needed to run sub 4 m/k straight up. Settled into a nice easy pace for the first of 3 10k loops. The pace was the 1st loop was around 4.34 and around 4.25 for the 2nd one. Enda and a few others finished after 20k. I was keen to push the last loop and 2 guys came with me as we rolled through the first 2k averaging 4.05 pace, as we left the park I brought the pace down to 3.55. The guys fell off at around 5k and I maintained the pace until the bottom of the Wollahra hill (I didnt push the pace as Tom not to push hills with a tender achilles). Ended up finishing the 10k loop in around 39.45 and was very surprised to see Mr Conway finishing up around 30 secs behind me. Ran home and covered 36.5k for the day averaging 4.18 pace. Glad to get through the session. Didnt really feel the achilles until the end of the session.
Great win for the swannies, the storm and Europe....Christ Liverpool even won at the weekend!
Mon: 30 min easy down in Kensington oval.
I've been listening to all my old records recently and came across Ed Harcourt's 'Hear Be Monsters'. The album was released in 2001. He came down to play in Sydney in 2003 and played in a small intimate gig downstairs in Civic which is a very unusual place for a gig. I was there with Tomas Lyons aka Mossy. There was probably only 50 odd people at the gig and there's myself and Mossy drinking red on school night. The album had some great tunes. I've included two of my favourites.
Apple of my eye
Shanghai
Sat: 16k with a 5km tempo in the middle (17.40 for the 5k).
Sun: Out with a large crew for a 36k long run. In order to meet Conway and Co I needed to run sub 4 m/k straight up. Settled into a nice easy pace for the first of 3 10k loops. The pace was the 1st loop was around 4.34 and around 4.25 for the 2nd one. Enda and a few others finished after 20k. I was keen to push the last loop and 2 guys came with me as we rolled through the first 2k averaging 4.05 pace, as we left the park I brought the pace down to 3.55. The guys fell off at around 5k and I maintained the pace until the bottom of the Wollahra hill (I didnt push the pace as Tom not to push hills with a tender achilles). Ended up finishing the 10k loop in around 39.45 and was very surprised to see Mr Conway finishing up around 30 secs behind me. Ran home and covered 36.5k for the day averaging 4.18 pace. Glad to get through the session. Didnt really feel the achilles until the end of the session.
Great win for the swannies, the storm and Europe....Christ Liverpool even won at the weekend!
Mon: 30 min easy down in Kensington oval.
I've been listening to all my old records recently and came across Ed Harcourt's 'Hear Be Monsters'. The album was released in 2001. He came down to play in Sydney in 2003 and played in a small intimate gig downstairs in Civic which is a very unusual place for a gig. I was there with Tomas Lyons aka Mossy. There was probably only 50 odd people at the gig and there's myself and Mossy drinking red on school night. The album had some great tunes. I've included two of my favourites.
Apple of my eye
Shanghai
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