General Discussion: The Running Thread


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jplxx
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2501 posts since 3/11/09

posted 31 Dec 2022 16:01, edited 31 Dec 2022 16:01
Cool oldgregg superhuman
ODB
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3647 posts since 21/6/06

31 Dec 2022 22:15
mileage is awesome Cool
kid unknown
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5548 posts since 8/12/01

1 Jan 2023 11:36
Anyone seen any good deals on running socks?
Burt
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6382 posts since 3/1/10

2 Jan 2023 11:13
ODB wrote: Dog and mileage are both awesome Cool
smith
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11926 posts since 5/5/04

7 Jan 2023 09:47
I'm now sat here still nursing a sprained ankle after pushing it end of last month. Oldgregg probably got 500km in this year already. Insane number. Must be made of steel. Cool

While I await a return to running anyone know what the best road runners are? Am looking for lightest as possible to prevent injuries now. Want to be more consistent this year with the longer runs (10km+)
figurine
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6299 posts since 14/5/07

7 Jan 2023 10:09
Not the lightest but Nike Invincible are supposed to be good at reducing the risk of injury.
Fläsket
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4110 posts since 14/8/04

7 Jan 2023 14:23
Burt wrote:
ODB wrote: Dog and mileage are both awesome Cool
agreed, I bet helps having a little buddy like that to keep you company on the long runs Cool

Not a bad effort yourself Smith! Sounds like you might need to add a pair of Hoka Bondis into your shoe rotation.
Fläsket
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4110 posts since 14/8/04

posted 7 Jan 2023 14:36, edited 7 Jan 2023 14:36
Speaking of Bondis, this my current setup of second hand shoes:
I haven't bought a pair of running shoes in more than three years thanks to my "shoe guy."
Goal for the year is to keep injury free and finally do the sub 20 5k this spring. But first I take a week off to ski in the mountains.
generic_guy
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10354 posts since 16/9/02

15 Feb 2023 08:28
Adidas goretex cap for £13 in the Maxx atm
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/accessories/bags-wallets+belts/belts/black+blue-branded-running-cap/p/34872523
Seen them in store too, decent kit for wet weather running.
Ruben
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10782 posts since 2/7/03

25 Apr 2023 14:33
Anyone else reach London? I got in via the ballot which I entered on a whim having only ever done a few halves at the backend of last year.

Chose a 3 runs a week programme so I could continue with CF and lifting a few times a week.

Crossed the finish line at 3:34:08 which was a dream goal (sub 3:40 was the target about a month ago, and sub 4hr was on my mind when I registered).

Pain-cave came much sooner than I’d expected (about halfway truth be told) but somehow managed to hold on.

The first of many, a week after my 44th birthday. Planning on an autumn one for 2024 so I can get the miles in over the summer.

(Have entered the London ‘24 ballot anyway….)
swiftus
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2001 posts since 1/7/09

25 Apr 2023 16:13
Congrats Ruben Cool
jplxx
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2501 posts since 3/11/09

25 Apr 2023 16:34
Amazin
smith
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11926 posts since 5/5/04

25 Apr 2023 22:49
Nice work Ruben. Very good time that. Cool
Ruben
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10782 posts since 2/7/03

posted 26 Apr 2023 10:37, edited 26 Apr 2023 10:37
Thanks, gents.

jplxx's very impressive sub 3:30 stuck in my head when I read it here last year - thanks for the inspiration to push the goal pace to as fast as possible Cool