**Daily Chat Thread 22nd June 2009***

Lucifa73

bookseller1980 wrote: »

It's a 5 year commission Luc and should end then. There was some thought that it would be extended to end of the centenary events as we would be very involved in the preparations and any likely sucessors would be too busy to take over at that time.

Are you disappointed?

Lucifa73

Snaggles wrote: »

That involves a level of conscious thought I don't usually achieve whilst running! :rotfl:

I really do zone out sometimes to the point where I'm only vaguely aware that I'm putting one foot in front of the other. On Sunday, I 'lost' about 3k altogether, one minute I was just leaving Leeds city centre, the next I was past the halfway point. I couldn't tell you how I got there, or what I'd been thinking!

You was 'in the zone':D I love when that happens

becky_rtw

Snaggles wrote: »

That involves a level of conscious thought I don't usually achieve whilst running! :rotfl:

I really do zone out sometimes to the point where I'm only vaguely aware that I'm putting one foot in front of the other. On Sunday, I 'lost' about 3k altogether, one minute I was just leaving Leeds city centre, the next I was past the halfway point. I couldn't tell you how I got there, or what I'd been thinking!

I can do this when racing - I 'lost' miles 6-18 during the marathon but by then I'd given up on a good time and was determined just to enjoy

In training though I have to do it as an internal/external check thing - lots of traffic where I run - you need to watch for cars/bikes/people and its difficult to zone out too much - but tonight I am not timing at all and will try to zone out as much as possible

spud30

Snaggles wrote: »

That involves a level of conscious thought I don't usually achieve whilst running! :rotfl:

I really do zone out sometimes to the point where I'm only vaguely aware that I'm putting one foot in front of the other. On Sunday, I 'lost' about 3k altogether, one minute I was just leaving Leeds city centre, the next I was past the halfway point. I couldn't tell you how I got there, or what I'd been thinking!

You must've passed us at some point because you started near the back didnt you?

bookseller1980

Lucifa73 wrote: »

Are you disappointed?

Mixed. I'll be really glad to finish but I was looking forward to being invited to all the special events.

Lucifa73

bookseller1980 wrote: »

Mixed. I'll be really glad to finish but I was looking forward to being invited to all the special events.

Seems to be pants that you do loads of work and miss out on the fun part:cool:

I've still wonnothing btw...:rolleyes:

redsquirrel80

I read about this the other day as an alternative to buying a Garmin/ Nike+ thingy - could be useful if you have a phone that does internet etc - http://trainingroom.taketothestreets.org/Welcome/greattrainer/default.aspx

And I have one of these for my phone and keys that I love!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/run/8/Nike_Running_Arm_Wallet~Phone_Case/5360043472/

I tend to just set the stopwatch on my phone, tuck it into my arm wallet and just run - happy enough to know my average pace over the whole run. Talking of which I had a really enjoyable 5.5 miles on Saturday, weather was sunny with a little breeze and I found a lovely route - apart from the extremely steep path up a hill that nearly killed me :eek:

bookseller1980

Lucifa73 wrote: »

Seems to be pants that you do loads of work and miss out on the fun part:cool:

Yes but there again I get rid of loads of paperwork. And my boss.

I've still wonnothing btw...:rolleyes:

Nor me. Not very exciting is it. I may go and watch some paint dry.

spud30

I'm nearly out of bingo points. How do we get more?

Lucifa73

bookseller1980 wrote: »

Nor me. Not very exciting is it. I may go and watch some paint dry.

I just pop back occasionally to see if my funds have gone up at all but unless you're chatting it is pretty dull:rotfl: