22-05-2005, 11:33 PM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
See? But I still don't like Wenger.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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23-05-2005, 08:27 AM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
Nowt to do with running or footy, but my thanks go to Sweder for introducing me to this superb station.
It's not all Ace of Spades, I wouldn't listen to it if it was, and on Saturday evening, whilst Mrs SP was watching Holby/Bill/Casualty/they'reallasshiteaseachother, I spent a couple of peaceful, nay blissful hours playing backgammon online with Planet Rock to keep me company.
I listened to a superb live concert by The legendary Neil Young; him of the the most amazing, hauntingly emotional voice.
Which set me up extremely well for a good run on Sunday. By my reckoning if Sweder and I had bothered to squint into the distance, we could have waved at each other as my run again took me back over the Downs behind Denton and towards Firle Beacon.
Being an off-road virgin, the ankle is not good this morning, but I still intend to go for a 2 mile recovery run with Mrs SP later today.
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23-05-2005, 09:24 AM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
http://www.planetrock.com - it's a digital station, so you can pick it up on line, via a DAB radio or Satelite TV - no FM equivalent, sadly. Their latest aquisition is one (little) Nicky Horne, on from 10 till noon.
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23-05-2005, 06:21 PM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
There's no doubt Gordons Gin features in this thread, Nige, but I suggest it might be you who's been getting a little too close to that particular thirst-quencher
The blue effect you refer to is in fact the result of the superb temperature-control Ice Vest I purchased in Hong Kong. I cocked up the settings a little, resulting in a dramatic drop in core body heat. Happily by the finish I'd reajusted, and returned to my usual Lobster-red hue.
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24-05-2005, 10:29 AM,
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Here's an interview with Donovan. I'd forgotten that he used to hang out with The Happy Mondays!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/features/...78,00.html
err..you were talking about him weren't you?....
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24-05-2005, 10:56 AM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
Neil Young, BB, but it's OK, it's all good . . .
Listening to Alice Cooper's version of Only Women Bleed* as I type.
Excellent stuff, this oldie, mouldy rock n roll . . .
* Julie Covington (?) did the definitive version, I think
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24-05-2005, 11:58 AM,
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Sorry, BB, just caught up with Andy's diary and see what you mean.
First there is a mountain
Then there is no maintain
There there is
Personally I prefer mine with.
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24-05-2005, 01:13 PM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
On a similar theme, Girlschool are playing the Mean Fiddler next Friday (June 3rd) co-headlining with Vixen. I'm dusting off my heavy metal zimmer-frame as we speak . . .
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30-05-2005, 07:24 AM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
A most unwelcome and heavy summer cold has intervened, hence no running (and no running posts) for some days. There's an unbearable unpleasantness in gazing out of the window, chest wheezing, nose dripping, as the best weather of the year slides in from the West, bathing your usual playground in the most magical sunlight.
There's enough in the tank to get me round Seaford but if I'm not breathing clearly by Wednesday I'm a non-starter for Sunday's race.
'Tis better to have loped and lost than never to have loped at all.
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04-06-2005, 03:01 PM,
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Seaford Half Marathon - 5th June 2005
Ah, Brother Andy, beware the lure of Little Nicky Horne . . .
Yes, I use a portable digital radio. The best for the past year has been the Roberts RD-4. A little bulky (about the size/ weight of a Blackberry) but it fits perfectly into the zip pocket on my Nathan water belt and has a signal lock button to keep you tuned in/ stop unplanned volume adjustments caused by erratic plodding/ occasional hand-banging.
I reckon some of the tunes on there'll get your speed up. Clinical trials (OK, me plodding about) have shown consistently faster circuit times with PR than without.
Whilst I'm here I should report/ confess I have no plans to run Seaford Half tomorrow. My chest is cleared up but I spent a couple of hours in the smoky, alcoholic company of Girlschool at the Mean Fiddler last night; a great leap back in time for me, not so hot for immediate running prospects.
To cap that I'm planning an evening of Guinness testing in Lewes in the inestimable company of SP and Tim G tonight.
Lock up your Grandmas . . .
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