"On the first of May it is moving day;
Winter's here, so blow your job, throw your job away;
Now's the time to trust to your wanderlust,
In the city's dust you wait, must you wait? Just you wait:"
(Rodgers & Hart, 1926)
So, out at 9:00am after a quick cup of coffee, into the first touch of winter by way of a mighty strong, cold wind; great to have on the way out but felt like marking time on the return of 15km; good for mental toughness, but nothing else!
What I'd planned for an 'easy' 15km run was to do 5km splits 35:30; 35:42 and 35mins; What happened was quite different! 37:26; 37:44; 43:41!!! That blasted wind!
In spite of such plodding, I was cheered up every time I looked at my new running shorts! So flashy, I would have caused a traffic jam had there been any to stop! "Race Ready" LD shorts with the 4 rear & 2 front mesh pockets; wild splashes of purple, pink, red & blue! Just love them & have sent for another LD pair (Colour: Charcoal...more sedate this time!) & LD tights in navy blue with same rear pockets. (No financial or any other mercenary interest!)
An enjoyable start to the month of May despite the cold wind & beginning to look forward to the SMH half in 3 weeks time.
Sounds very lairy, Luckylegs. Perhaps you could borrow Horrie's multicoloured shoes and make a real statement! :)
ReplyDeleteEmbrace the rotten weather! I reckon the "mental toughness" you speak of is vital for the 32K "oh my god I have 10K to go" mark of the marathon.
I told my Mum about you just after the Canberra Marathon. She asked about you today, so let me tell you: your exploits and attitude are making people smile all over the place.
Hey LL, looking forward to shouting you a drink on the 15th if you decide to come. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are not too sad about missing out on the house. Our first auction was an interesting experience.
ReplyDeleteWe are of the same opinion - the right one is still out there. As every week goes by we save more money and can afford something better - that has to be good.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Mr and Mrs WT
I'll have a look for the shorts you mention... funny how attached you can get to favourite gear, isnt it? *grins*
ReplyDeleteGood to see your training is going so well :)
Aren't the original lyrics:
ReplyDeleteOn the first of May it is moving day;
Spring's here, so blow your job, throw your job away.
Not that I can really remember Rogers & Hart. 1926 when that was written is even too early for you LL, but I am a big fan of the Rogers & Hammerstein musicals.
Keep the music going.
Don't scare the MOOOOooooo Cow and her calf with the new gear LL. Are you getting ready to make a fashion statement at the Gold Coast?
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're "putting on the Ritz", LL.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up.