Sick Boy
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Unsurprisingly, over the years, I've actually seen a couple of people running along with an espresso in a cardboard cup.
Unsurprisingly, over the years, I've actually seen a couple of people running along with an espresso in a cardboard cup.How do you stop yourself spilling the coffee mate?
I started running when I was doing intermittent fasting (I wouldn't eat until 13:00) and my body seems to have adapted relatively ok to it, but I've always preferred exercising in the morning before eating. I do suffer a bit around the 18 KM mark, though. I plan on running a marathon later this year though, so I will have to try and change.
The conditions were horrible, as in really, really bad.Nice. Brighton will be a good one
Excellent! Well done on your PBThe conditions were horrible, as in really, really bad.
Managed to smash out a sub-1 hour 50 PB, though, which I was very happy about.
I went down to Forest Of Dean to reccy my trail half marathon in a fortnight's time.
I'll probably wear road shoes, although its on forestry trail for the most part.... but i wouldn't want to run it at full race pace in fell shoes, its too hard underfoot.
Its far from a road race though..... first 2.5 miles are downhill, then a long climb up to about 7 miles..... this is where i have to take advantage, then just throw everything left into the final 10km.
Ultimately i think i'll fall short of qualifying for the Masters team.... on paper the competition is just a bit too hot, and despite the hills its still a "runner's course" and nowhere near rough or steep enough for my fell background to overcome the gap in quality between the genuine top 6 contenders and myself.
I like the sound of this one. What's it called?I went down to Forest Of Dean to reccy my trail half marathon in a fortnight's time.
I'll probably wear road shoes, although its on forestry trail for the most part.... but i wouldn't want to run it at full race pace in fell shoes, its too hard underfoot.
Its far from a road race though..... first 2.5 miles are downhill, then a long climb up to about 7 miles..... this is where i have to take advantage, then just throw everything left into the final 10km.
Ultimately i think i'll fall short of qualifying for the Masters team.... on paper the competition is just a bit too hot, and despite the hills its still a "runner's course" and nowhere near rough or steep enough for my fell background to overcome the gap in quality between the genuine top 6 contenders and myself.
I like the sound of this one. What's it called?
How about a pair of crossover road / trail shoes, like the Hoka Challengers ?
They`re my go to shoes for forest trails and fire tracks and they work very well on the road sections too.
Signed up for Verona in November the other day, my first one.What marathons have people got lined up for the next 12 months?
I’m keen to get another booked in this year and not train, run London and then become a slob for 6-9 months and repeat.
Can confirm, absolutely nothing you would consider an incline other than the bridges over the tram line/canal and the occasional uphill street in Altrincham. I think the road to/from Sale is technically inclined but you won't notice it.Is Manchester Marathon really that flat? I'm running around Birmingham and Dudley at the moment and the elevation is crazy. Just done 6.4km short run and the total elevation was 115m
Brilliant. Thanks for that mate.Can confirm, absolutely nothing you would consider an incline other than the bridges over the tram line/canal and the occasional uphill street in Altrincham. I think the road to/from Sale is technically inclined but you won't notice it.
Just checked my Strava and the elevation gain was 112m over the whole distance.
What marathons have people got lined up for the next 12 months?
I’m keen to get another booked in this year and not train, run London and then become a slob for 6-9 months and repeat.
yes i would assume one of the new carbon-plated trail shoes would be ideal...... but given my fell background i'm pretty sure footed, so i'll be happy in road shoes..... also saves me blowing £200 on a pair of shoes that in all likelihood i'll only race in once.
Got Newport marathon in a few weeks which will be my 12th i think, and probably my last one for a whileWhat marathons have people got lined up for the next 12 months?
I’m keen to get another booked in this year and not train, run London and then become a slob for 6-9 months and repeat.
Signed up for Verona in November the other day, my first one.
I've got Manchester in April and then Valencia in December.
Currently injured and not sure if I'll make Manchester though
Nightmare!
I fancied Valencia too, but it was full when I looked!
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