The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Just had another little wander before lunch. Still cold and overcast.

I might watch the rugby this afternoon.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Back from Aldi. Got all I wanted minus hand sanitizer. When the covid scare was on the shelves were stacked with it but for some reason they have stopped stocking it.

It's main ingredient is alcohol Dave, you could carry a hip flask full of vodka or whisky and tip a bit on your hands. Might be a good idea to disinfect your gums at the same time, can't be too careful 😉

 

[numbnuts]

Better?

Sort of, but then I broke a tooth, and had to have it out and now I have a dull ache on my jaw bone, it's looks OK so give it a few more days.

I was looking for some hotdogs in the freezer for lunch, I couldn't find them, but I found a pie, not too sure what's in it, but that will do for lunch.
Update on my new blood montor.......it's crap I now see why the NHS were giving them away for free.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I have said before that I used to enjoy running. 8 milers were my favourite. Half marathon was the furthest I managed. Then my ligaments went which was a blessing in disguise as I turned to cycling which I was surprised to find I enjoyed more than running.

I came late to cycling after my silly bone marrow decided to play up and put paid to my endurance. Found I could pedal and rest, pedal and rest while still keeping forward momentum. Love it now, cycling with Mrs Tkk on our various adventures, slow and steady and as we ride Bromptons, if the worst comes to the worst we can fold them and get a taxi / bus.
My running milestones were:
Fastest: 2h 48m ( Cherbourg Marathon )
Furthest run in a day 141 miles 401 yards ( Solihull )
Longest: 450 miles in 9 days ( Mizen head to Malin Head via Dublin )
Kept me nice and slim 😁

 

[Dave7]

I came late to cycling after my silly bone marrow decided to play up and put paid to my endurance. Found I could pedal and rest, pedal and rest while still keeping forward momentum. Love it now, cycling with Mrs Tkk on our various adventures, slow and steady and as we ride Bromptons, if the worst comes to the worst we can fold them and get a taxi / bus.
My running milestones were:
Fastest: 2h 48m ( Cherbourg Marathon )
Furthest run in a day 141 miles 401 yards ( Solihull )
Longest: 450 miles in 9 days ( Mizen head to Malin Head via Dublin )
Kept me nice and slim 😁

2:48 is good going. My best 12 miler was about 1:50.

 

[Dirk]

This morning I was mostly fabricating an engine stand for my Bantams.

 

[BoldonLad]

And that’s that! 32.5 years after starting I have now finished and am nominally retired. Few beers in the local tonight with former colleagues.

Congratulations!

 

[welsh dragon]

Lamb today with roast potatoes, peas, gravy and of course mint sauce

 

[pawl]

This morning I was mostly fabricating an engine stand for my Bantams.

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When my dad kept Bantems all they needed was was a perch.hhhh

 

[Tenkaykev]

Lamb today with roast potatoes, peas, gravy and of course mint sauce

I always cook brunch on Saturday when we get back from parkrun. We're running down the freezer in preparation for the new kitchen, so today I had five hash browns with mine 😁

 

[Drago]

Need a wee but can't be arsed to get up.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I came late to cycling after my silly bone marrow decided to play up and put paid to my endurance. Found I could pedal and rest, pedal and rest while still keeping forward momentum. Love it now, cycling with Mrs Tkk on our various adventures, slow and steady and as we ride Bromptons, if the worst comes to the worst we can fold them and get a taxi / bus.
My running milestones were:
Fastest: 2h 48m ( Cherbourg Marathon )
Furthest run in a day 141 miles 401 yards ( Solihull )
Longest: 450 miles in 9 days ( Mizen head to Malin Head via Dublin )
Kept me nice and slim 😁

In your previous post I think you said you started running in 1981. I started in 1981 too - inspired by the 1st London marathon.

Well, I guess I was more a jogger than a runner. My first run was about 600m in a pair of Dunlop Green Flash (not for running!) I was puffed out at age 25.

Got more serious about it and eventually had a routine of 5 miles every night after work Mon-Fri and 1 x 10 miler on one of the weekend days.

I could knock out 5 miles in 35 mins but 10 miles took the time to 90 mins.

I managed 1 x 15 miler in around 145 mins and was totally goosed. I was never going to break any records and this put paid to my embryonic marathon dreams.

Kept this up for around 5 years until a big job promotion (lots more travel and even longer working hours) put paid to it.😪

2:48 is good going. My best 12 miler was about 1:50.

Good going there!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Mrs Tkk is sitting in her chair knitting and seems transfixed by the Italian rugby kit, at least that's what she says she's admiring 🤔

 

[Mo1959]

Mrs Tkk is sitting in her chair knitting and seems transfixed by the Italian rugby kit, at least that's what she says she's admiring 🤔

Scotland are doing ok so far. It can change so quickly though.

 

[PaulSB]

Well I must say those running stats from you all are very impressive. 👏👏 As a younger man I tried to become a runner but simply didn't enjoy it.

Speaking of running. I was passed by a runner while I was riding this morning!!!! I was climbing a local hill about 45 miles into our ride. I was actually using the climb as recovery as the main ride was quite nippy. I was doing 6.3mph, the runner overtook me!!! He reappeared coming towards me, I shouted well done. He replied "only five more times to go!!!!" Bonkers. Absolutely Bonkers. But then I used to ride hill repeats on 3+ mile climb so I suppose you pays your money. .......but running uphill at 6+mph is seriously impressive