Tuesday evening and only 6 days to the Dublin Marathon. ALthough I took the wise decision not to run this years event as I am far from Marathon fit, I am still getting excited as the day of the race draws ever nearer. I have friends coming in from the UK to run, club mates up from Athenry, and virtual friends from the Runners World UK Forum also coming in for the craic, and a chance to run the streets of Dublin. No doubt there will be other familiar faces, and the expo and race will re-generate me to focus harder as I plan for 2007 and Connemara.
This weekend will also be busy as I get the keys to my new apartment on Friday, and wiull be moving stuff in on Saturday as well as trying to attend the Expo, collect arrivals from the airport, have a drink with old friends and new, and be ready to act as Bag Carrier and Cheerleader on Monday, and then setlle back down and prepare for work again on Tuesday (It's a Public Holiday here on Monday, Race Day).
I've also switched my Blog over to Beta (at last), so hopefully it will be better and no glitches will appear. I really don't know if I'll be posting before the weekend again, and I have no idea when I'll be getting Internet Hooked at my new place, so bear with me if there is a vacant space for a short while.
Running is edging along nicely. Gently but at leat it's coming together, and my new place on the quays will give me new routes to explore, and miles to get in the bank.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Another Week Runs Past
Friday evening, and another week passes by. This isn't an exscuse for running, but one just to say sorry that I can't post as frequently as I like at present. The new job has been very demanding in the first few weeks, and I have no Internet Connection at work, so I have to rely on the home base, and with late work, running (Yes- Running), and searching for a new apartment, posting updates has been at the bottom of the long list.
So, the good news. This week I have had three runs, including a really good session with Kieran on Wednesday where we really picked it up on the second half. It's not a huge programme, but it's coming together.
Second good news is that I have found myself a nice new apartment, and it's in Yuppie-Ville. Actually it's the fact that it is 5 minutes walk from my new office that makes the BIG difference, but fair to say it's in an area of the city that is going through a fantastic makeover, down in the Docklands, at Grand Canal Dock - You can tell it's an upwardly mobile place by the price tag :) - But the new job helps, and at last I'll have a place to really call home in the Big City.
I hope to be moving in by Nov 1st, and I really hope I cna get Internet Access fitted as soon as possibe. Given I won't have any money left to go out, I may actually get to post more, and certainly run more - Things are on the UP.
So, the good news. This week I have had three runs, including a really good session with Kieran on Wednesday where we really picked it up on the second half. It's not a huge programme, but it's coming together.
Second good news is that I have found myself a nice new apartment, and it's in Yuppie-Ville. Actually it's the fact that it is 5 minutes walk from my new office that makes the BIG difference, but fair to say it's in an area of the city that is going through a fantastic makeover, down in the Docklands, at Grand Canal Dock - You can tell it's an upwardly mobile place by the price tag :) - But the new job helps, and at last I'll have a place to really call home in the Big City.
I hope to be moving in by Nov 1st, and I really hope I cna get Internet Access fitted as soon as possibe. Given I won't have any money left to go out, I may actually get to post more, and certainly run more - Things are on the UP.
Another Week - And YES - I'm Running
Friday evening, and another week passes by. This isn't an exscuse for running, but one just to say sorry that I can't post as frequently as I like at present. The new job has been very demanding in the first few weeks, and I have no Internet Connection at work, so I have to rely on the home base, and with late work, running (Yes- Running), and searching for a new apartment, posting updates has been at the bottom of the long list.
So, the good news. This week I have had three runs, including a really good session with Kieran on Wednesday where we really picked it up on the second half. It's not a huge programme, but it's coming together.
Second good news is that I have found myself a nice new apartment, and it's in Yuppie-Ville. Actually it's the fact that it is 5 minutes walk from my new office that makes the BIG difference, but fair to say it's in an area of the city that is going through a fantastic makeover, down in the Docklands, at Grand Canal Dock - You can tell it's an upwardly mobile place by the price tag :) - But the new job helps, and at last I'll have a place to really call home in the Big City.
I hope to be moving in by Nov 1st, and I really hope I cna get Internet Access fitted as soon as possibe. Given I won't have any money left to go out, I may actually get to post more, and certainly run more - Things are on the UP.
So, the good news. This week I have had three runs, including a really good session with Kieran on Wednesday where we really picked it up on the second half. It's not a huge programme, but it's coming together.
Second good news is that I have found myself a nice new apartment, and it's in Yuppie-Ville. Actually it's the fact that it is 5 minutes walk from my new office that makes the BIG difference, but fair to say it's in an area of the city that is going through a fantastic makeover, down in the Docklands, at Grand Canal Dock - You can tell it's an upwardly mobile place by the price tag :) - But the new job helps, and at last I'll have a place to really call home in the Big City.
I hope to be moving in by Nov 1st, and I really hope I cna get Internet Access fitted as soon as possibe. Given I won't have any money left to go out, I may actually get to post more, and certainly run more - Things are on the UP.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Bouncebackability
Friday night and I've enjoyed a pleasant evening at home, wathching Studio 60 On Sunset Strip, via my PC, had a glass of Bulmers, savoured every drop, and read over the messages from friends on here. And you know what, they are right. Thomas, I owe you a pint. I am going to do exactly what you say.
I have allowed myself to slip into an uncertain territory, using stupid, juvenile excuses, and now it's time to take charge of things again.
The Dublin Marathon is two weeks on Monday - Don't panic, I'm not Stupid, I'm not going to try and run 26 miles on the paucity of training in recent weeks (months?), but what I am going to do is lace up my shoes, hit the road first thing in the morning and let the wind take me.
In four weeks I will be in New York. I'll have a few beers with my son, I'll be there with him, celebrating his 21st. From then on in, I'll have 20 weeks to the Connemara Marathon, and I will be running under 4 hours, I will be under 180 lbs, and I will be trained, hardened, and back on that Train to Boston 08.
No more pitiful excuses, no more hard luck stories, no more lies (to myself that is), and more listening, re-learning, re-training, and plenty of hard work - and most importantly, plenty of fun along the way.
Thomas I thank you for your words. To others, I appreciate the encouragement, now it's time to get those shoes dusted down, the road awaits..... Heck, I even have to lose a few pounds before I get to New York, I have all those Flyers to meet :)......
I have allowed myself to slip into an uncertain territory, using stupid, juvenile excuses, and now it's time to take charge of things again.
The Dublin Marathon is two weeks on Monday - Don't panic, I'm not Stupid, I'm not going to try and run 26 miles on the paucity of training in recent weeks (months?), but what I am going to do is lace up my shoes, hit the road first thing in the morning and let the wind take me.
In four weeks I will be in New York. I'll have a few beers with my son, I'll be there with him, celebrating his 21st. From then on in, I'll have 20 weeks to the Connemara Marathon, and I will be running under 4 hours, I will be under 180 lbs, and I will be trained, hardened, and back on that Train to Boston 08.
No more pitiful excuses, no more hard luck stories, no more lies (to myself that is), and more listening, re-learning, re-training, and plenty of hard work - and most importantly, plenty of fun along the way.
Thomas I thank you for your words. To others, I appreciate the encouragement, now it's time to get those shoes dusted down, the road awaits..... Heck, I even have to lose a few pounds before I get to New York, I have all those Flyers to meet :)......
Monday, October 09, 2006
I apologise
I am really sorry. I seem to have really been making a habit of that line recently. But, as regular readers (both of you that are left) will know, I switched jobs last week, and things have been plenty hectic since last Monday.
Naturally not everything went smoothly. I haven't gone to the orignal place I was told I was going to, nor am I do exactly what was promised me. Having said that I am not complaining. The people are very nice, the work I will be eventually doing will be challenging and right up my tree, but for now I have a lot of learning to do.
On the good news front I managed to get out and run again. I have been very, very lazy lately, but last Thursday I met up with my training partner and we managed a 4 miler in the Phoenix Park before it went dark. My running has taken a MASSIVE back seat in recent weeks, and my weight is now hovering around 200 lbs - OUCH! Next week I shall be starting back on a programme to shed the pounds and get running properly again. And I promise to get back to regular updates and posts on fellow bloggers sites - I haven't forgotten people, I just have been so tied up with the job move, something had to give. Forgive me........
Naturally not everything went smoothly. I haven't gone to the orignal place I was told I was going to, nor am I do exactly what was promised me. Having said that I am not complaining. The people are very nice, the work I will be eventually doing will be challenging and right up my tree, but for now I have a lot of learning to do.
On the good news front I managed to get out and run again. I have been very, very lazy lately, but last Thursday I met up with my training partner and we managed a 4 miler in the Phoenix Park before it went dark. My running has taken a MASSIVE back seat in recent weeks, and my weight is now hovering around 200 lbs - OUCH! Next week I shall be starting back on a programme to shed the pounds and get running properly again. And I promise to get back to regular updates and posts on fellow bloggers sites - I haven't forgotten people, I just have been so tied up with the job move, something had to give. Forgive me........
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