Summer Sangria - I didn't forget ... truly!
Tuesday 09/01/07:
Hmmmm. It was with a little bit of apprehension that I got up for this mornings run at 6.15am. After not experiencing a single twinge or niggle from the sartorius area since the MT worked on it on Friday afternoon, I have therefore been very concious of a slight but none-the-less concerning niggle in it, since seeing the physio yesterday. I am determined to remain positive about it tho, as has been my strategy since NYE. I guess also I still had Sunday's run on my mind, where my hips, glutes and legs in general were sore from the massage. Add to that the fact that I could hear the rain before I even got out the door - looks like the forecast was right for a change! It drizzled the entire time, but was rather warm and muggy.
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 30mins (6kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Once I got going I discovered, much to my relief, that everything felt just fine. It was especially good not to experience that discomfort from my glutes I had on Sunday! As it was wet I did not take the iPod out, in case I - and it, ended up soaked. Kept it mainly flat on the main roads, but tried to maintain roughly 5min/kms which I did - it was a bit of a stuggle - I was puffing like mad at times, but I did it. I am very desperate to get my fitness back, but also know I can't force or rush this and in fact easy-paced running is probably better for that, even tho it doesn't seem that way...
Have to admit tho that for the rest of the day I have again been slightly concious of some tightness in the sartorius again. It would probably normally go unnoticed, but I am just so aware (and paranoid?) right now, as if I was to experience another set-back at this point I would be absolutely gutted.
To that end I have decided to completely rest tomorrow, rather than going walking in the morning. This idea has been cemented by the fact that we are meant to get a storm in Auckland overnight and there is a heavy rain and wind warning out for certain areas. That and the fact that I could really do with the extra Zzzzzzzz's.
The rest of my team and alot of others in the office (including my boss) return from holidays tomorrow and not a moment too soon I say. More than happy to get back to doing just my own job - but also its been very quiet around the place and I thrive on bustle and busyness and work far better under pressure. I like the hype and buzz of new projects and lots to do. In saying that, come Friday afternoon I am outa there till Monday 22nd - off on my own holiday, so it won't really be an issue!
OK - now I know I've mentioned sheep a few times in the blog lately - and therefore kinda set myself up for some "sheep jokes" but thats only because they are a bit of novelty for this "city kid" to see around here - despite there being something ridiculous like 300 million of them in NZ (altho how they know that I'm not sure - bet no ones counted them!) Anyway - I'll open it up to all, let me hear your best sheep jokes, if you dare!
Oh and finally I've remembered to pull out the "Summer Sangria" recipe - altho I don't know if posting alcoholic concoctions on my running blog is kosher!?!?! Oh well!
Summer Sangria: (makes 2 litres)
750ml bottle of rose' wine (any type)
500ml (2 cups) soda water (or lemonade if you like it a bit sweeter)
1 cup freshly squeezed (or real) orange juice (I don't squeeze my own, just buy the real thing)
1/4 cup Cointreau or Grand Marnier (I've only ever used Cointreau)
2 cups chopped fresh fruit - strawberries, cherries, watermelon
2 limes - sliced
Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl or large jug. Add plenty of crushed ice just prior to serving. No need to make ahead of time, just make sure all ingredients are well chilled prior (except the Cointreau/Grand Marnier)
Serve in wine glasses with dessert forks or toothpicks for getting at the fruit!
Easy to make and even easier to drink!
Cheers!
Hmmmm. It was with a little bit of apprehension that I got up for this mornings run at 6.15am. After not experiencing a single twinge or niggle from the sartorius area since the MT worked on it on Friday afternoon, I have therefore been very concious of a slight but none-the-less concerning niggle in it, since seeing the physio yesterday. I am determined to remain positive about it tho, as has been my strategy since NYE. I guess also I still had Sunday's run on my mind, where my hips, glutes and legs in general were sore from the massage. Add to that the fact that I could hear the rain before I even got out the door - looks like the forecast was right for a change! It drizzled the entire time, but was rather warm and muggy.
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 30mins (6kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Once I got going I discovered, much to my relief, that everything felt just fine. It was especially good not to experience that discomfort from my glutes I had on Sunday! As it was wet I did not take the iPod out, in case I - and it, ended up soaked. Kept it mainly flat on the main roads, but tried to maintain roughly 5min/kms which I did - it was a bit of a stuggle - I was puffing like mad at times, but I did it. I am very desperate to get my fitness back, but also know I can't force or rush this and in fact easy-paced running is probably better for that, even tho it doesn't seem that way...
Have to admit tho that for the rest of the day I have again been slightly concious of some tightness in the sartorius again. It would probably normally go unnoticed, but I am just so aware (and paranoid?) right now, as if I was to experience another set-back at this point I would be absolutely gutted.
To that end I have decided to completely rest tomorrow, rather than going walking in the morning. This idea has been cemented by the fact that we are meant to get a storm in Auckland overnight and there is a heavy rain and wind warning out for certain areas. That and the fact that I could really do with the extra Zzzzzzzz's.
The rest of my team and alot of others in the office (including my boss) return from holidays tomorrow and not a moment too soon I say. More than happy to get back to doing just my own job - but also its been very quiet around the place and I thrive on bustle and busyness and work far better under pressure. I like the hype and buzz of new projects and lots to do. In saying that, come Friday afternoon I am outa there till Monday 22nd - off on my own holiday, so it won't really be an issue!
OK - now I know I've mentioned sheep a few times in the blog lately - and therefore kinda set myself up for some "sheep jokes" but thats only because they are a bit of novelty for this "city kid" to see around here - despite there being something ridiculous like 300 million of them in NZ (altho how they know that I'm not sure - bet no ones counted them!) Anyway - I'll open it up to all, let me hear your best sheep jokes, if you dare!
Oh and finally I've remembered to pull out the "Summer Sangria" recipe - altho I don't know if posting alcoholic concoctions on my running blog is kosher!?!?! Oh well!
Summer Sangria: (makes 2 litres)
750ml bottle of rose' wine (any type)
500ml (2 cups) soda water (or lemonade if you like it a bit sweeter)
1 cup freshly squeezed (or real) orange juice (I don't squeeze my own, just buy the real thing)
1/4 cup Cointreau or Grand Marnier (I've only ever used Cointreau)
2 cups chopped fresh fruit - strawberries, cherries, watermelon
2 limes - sliced
Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl or large jug. Add plenty of crushed ice just prior to serving. No need to make ahead of time, just make sure all ingredients are well chilled prior (except the Cointreau/Grand Marnier)
Serve in wine glasses with dessert forks or toothpicks for getting at the fruit!
Easy to make and even easier to drink!
Cheers!
posted by Vicky @ 1/09/2007 08:42:00 pm
6 Comments:
At Tue Jan 09, 09:46:00 pm,
TD said…
Hi Vicky, thanks so much for dropping in on my blog, which I very much appreciated. I've now added you to Bloglines and will be a regular visitor.
Not only do our templates look similar, I also very much identify with the way you write, what you write about, and your overall approach to running and other things. I've said many similar things to you, especially about living life to the fullest, which I love.
I have also visited NZ many times over the years and have come to love the beauty of the place, especially in North Island. (And I must tell you one day about a classic fishing tale from Lake Taupo, involving a machete)
Sheep jokes...um...yep, know a few of them but they are all too rude to mention on-line. It will be interesting to see how others handle this one!
At Tue Jan 09, 11:26:00 pm,
2P said…
What did the NZ farmer promise his wife?
You know there will never be another ewe :-)
Phew there ya Don - I got a clean one in.....
And like Don I get over to the land of the LWC fairly regularly - love the place - been there at least once (and a couple of times twice) every year for the last six years both North and South.
BTW nice pace for the 6k.
At Tue Jan 09, 11:30:00 pm,
Ewen said…
And there will never be another Ewen 2P. Ba - that's the best I could come up with :(
At Wed Jan 10, 12:06:00 am,
Anonymous said…
Like Don, the only NZ&Sheep jokes I know did not seem suitable for posting on the blog of a young lady! As far as your muscle state goes, I purchased a gizmo a while back which is simply called "The Stick". It is a massage stick that you use for self-massage, I've been using it most nights and have found that a lot of my tightness and muscle soreness is far better. PS Thanks for your message on my blog!
At Wed Jan 10, 05:43:00 pm,
Stu Mac said…
Keep up the day on day off until you are confident and of course keep that stretching up!!! When you do start thinking of 2 in a row, make the second too easy.
Bugger the sheep jokes, I need to talk about the serious topic... the Sangria....what no vodka with all of that fruit & juice!!!
At Wed Jan 10, 07:52:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
Frankly I think it's the sheep that are the Tarts!
Damn that Sangria looks mighty fine, could get myself into trouble there.
My preference would be Bacardi. Hmmm, now all I need is an excuse to make it, perhaps my sister will be in for a treat when I visit her up north in Feb :-)
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