Photograph Quiz:
Photo number 124:- Place in order of age – old, older, oldest and Dorian Grey.
Dear Blog,
Make yourself a mug of coffee, find a comfortable chair, sit back, close your eyes and picture the scene ………………
Oh look at all those runners jogging single file on that narrow country path, next to the plough …. You can run on the plough Blog. Well done. And when you improve, try doing it in heavy shoes / boots …
Oh look at all those runners jogging in their light trainers so that it is nice and easy …. You can run in your heaviest trainers Blog. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running up a hill and jogging back down …. You can run up the hill Blog, but when you get to the top, carry on for another 25 yards (25 metres to you Blog). Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running up a hill and jogging back down …. You can run up the hill Blog, but when you get to the top, do a set of jack jumps / star jumps / etc., a different set of 10 after each effort …now that is oxygen debt. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners stripped out to shorts and vest for a burn up …. You can run keep your track suit on Blog, but when you get used to a bit of sweat, put your wet suit on instead. (25 metres to you Blog). Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running on the tarmac paths around the park with that nicely mown grass alongside. …. You can run on the grass Blog. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running on the tarmac paths along the main road with that nice grass verge alongside. …. You can run on the verge Blog. Well done.
Oh look at all those nice fresh runners running reps on the track in the evening …. You can run an early morning run Blog. No you do not go straight out when you get out of bed. Give yourself a bit of time first to wake up (a nice cup of black tea).
Oh look at all those runners running carrying a recovery drink while they train, taking sips now and again. Chuck the bottle away Blog. Go thirsty. Adaptation is the name of the game. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running on the tarmac paths around the city in the dark with only the street lights for illumination. Pity you cannot see them in their dark kit. Get a high viz vest Blog and live to see another day. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running on the tarmac paths around the city in the dark with only the street lights for illumination. Pity you cannot see them in their dark kit. Get a high viz vest Blog and live to see another day. Try running on unlit country roads when the moon is full. You stand out like a sore thumb for the motorists. Doubly safe … you - high viz vest - car head lights. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running on a cold winter’s night with their gloves on. Wonder what they do when they get hot and sweaty? Wonder what they do when they get cold again. And the gloves are so expensive as well. And they wear out so quickly as well. And you forget where you put them as well. …. Get an old pair of socks Blog. Cut out the toe. Warm – cheap – and they roll up / down your arm when you get hot / cold. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners running sitting around drinking coffee and gossiping or watching their desk TVs. They haven’t the time to train at lunchtimes ….. Wear fresh clean kit under your shirt and tie when you dress in the morning Blog; prepare for a quick lunch time strip and run, with a fresh clean set of kit for when you finish, to wear underneath your shirt and tie in the afternoon Blog. Well done.
Oh look at all those runners, always running in a group or with a friend or two. All sessions together …. Do a Garbo …. run / train by yourself Blog and then a race becomes nice and special. Something to look forward to. Well done. [Not that Greta used to run / train as far as is known!!!]
Oh look at all those runners spending those hours and their non-working time travelling to meet other runners at the track / gym / running club HQ. No time to do anything else. Life is so boring … run to and from work Blog. There is always a park / grass if you want to stop off to do a few efforts. An hour or so after finishing work, you have the whole evening free to do lots of other things. Life is not boring at all Blog. Well done.
Oh look, it is all so bleeding obvious Blog. Well done.
Colin
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