Running thread

[chris85mcfc]

How are we getting on in the heat, lads? I made a little video on the topic recently. Top tip: get out early!


Also, I'm on the lookout for recommendations for shorts - especially for race day. Something comfortable with no inner lining. I need one or more zip pockets for my key, earbuds and a couple of gels. Bonus points if they look good and/or make me as fast as Kipchoge.

Can certainly vouch for getting out earlier, but even on a non-running day like today, we walked our dog around 9ish this morning and you could already feel the warmth!

Got out yesterday morning around 7am and that wasn't too bad but you could certainly feel it

Don't think I can help with the shorts unfortunately, I just have a couple of pairs that have tights built in but they're pretty comfy

 

[Gaz76]

How are we getting on in the heat, lads? I made a little video on the topic recently. Top tip: get out early!


Also, I'm on the lookout for recommendations for shorts - especially for race day. Something comfortable with no inner lining. I need one or more zip pockets for my key, earbuds and a couple of gels. Bonus points if they look good and/or make me as fast as Kipchoge.

Apologies stu, only just got round to watching yer vid.
A couple of bits to add, the wet buff is a good tip, also your hat, soak that in water and it's great for cooling down.
You know I love my early morning runs, earlier the better for me simply because you get the place pretty much to yourself, no problems with cows in central Manchester, it's more foxes I see and the odd badger, but just like the smack heads that are often out and about up to no good, they leg it as soon as you get near!!
Electrolytes and hydration wise, I've started using a new product called electro bullets( https://xmiles.co.uk/products/electro-bullet-chews) Which are ace, I did use salt sticks but these new ones are a different level, I did ten miles this morning with just one and was totally fine with just the one.

Shorts wise, take a look at ASICS metafuji trail shorts, loads of pockets and about £30 on sportshoes, although they do have a lining in them, why don't you want lining? Don't tell me you have lucky running boxers!! Running commando with just the lining is ace for staying cool

 

[Stuuuuuu]

I run at least 4 times to work and back, got rid of the car and haven’t looked back. Little backpack to carry what I need and get a shower at work. Complete over 100 miles a month now and not having to drag my arse back out in the evening after a long day in work, all done by 5pm and wish I’d done it sooner.

That is just awesome!

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Apologies stu, only just got round to watching yer vid.
A couple of bits to add, the wet buff is a good tip, also your hat, soak that in water and it's great for cooling down.
You know I love my early morning runs, earlier the better for me simply because you get the place pretty much to yourself, no problems with cows in central Manchester, it's more foxes I see and the odd badger, but just like the smack heads that are often out and about up to no good, they leg it as soon as you get near!!
Electrolytes and hydration wise, I've started using a new product called electro bullets( https://xmiles.co.uk/products/electro-bullet-chews) Which are ace, I did use salt sticks but these new ones are a different level, I did ten miles this morning with just one and was totally fine with just the one.

Shorts wise, take a look at ASICS metafuji trail shorts, loads of pockets and about £30 on sportshoes, although they do have a lining in them, why don't you want lining? Don't tell me you have lucky running boxers!! Running commando with just the lining is ace for staying cool

Nice one Gaz. Yeah, not too many issues with wildlife in town, although as someone pointed out in a comment in one of my vids, you can still get ticks in the long grass in the city.

Cheers for the tips on electrolytes and shorts. I'll have a look at the Asics Metafuji. I just find that the inner lining can cause friction for me and irritate my crevices! So I prefer to wear my lucky boxers / Y-fronts underneath. I guess that's the price you pay for having unfeasibly large bollocks.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Shorts wise, take a look at ASICS metafuji trail shorts, loads of pockets and about £30 on sportshoes, although they do have a lining in them, why don't you want lining? Don't tell me you have lucky running boxers!! Running commando with just the lining is ace for staying cool

Just trying to find them mate - it is the Fujitrail shorts?

Asics Fujitrail Shorts

The FUJITRAIL SHORT is designed to help runners stay comfortable during their off-road excursions. Co-created with ASICS elite trail athletes, these shorts are built with a sweat repellent fabric that keeps them dry and lightweight during and after your run.

www.sportsshoes.com

 

[Gaz76]

@Stuuuuuu haha ok big balls suit yerself, I did have a look for some of the ASICS shorts but they in 'short' supply, there are quite a few different brands of the same kind of thing, mizuno etc and apparently decathlon do a good pair, they design is basically a running belt/pouch type thing stitched around the waist

 

[Gaz76]

This kind of thing

 

[inchy14]

Can’t ever imagine running in unlined shorts, boxer shorts would drive me insane.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Week 4 already on the Road To The Great North Run. Here is the new installment which ends with me 'feeling dismayed...'

 

[Gaz76]

Week 4 already on the Road To The Great North Run. Here is the new installment which ends with me 'feeling dismayed...'

Sorry mate, no watched more than 2 mins of yer vid but the start of it was piss funny with yer going down!!

 

[Gaz76]

@Stuuuuuu watched all the vid now(after a couple of rewinds to watch yer comedy fall!!) I really wouldn't get too down hearted about the 1kg, it's nothing that mate, water weight is a big factor and as you say diet is huge. 71kg tho!! Jesus I'm sure my legs alone weigh that!!

 

[Stuuuuuu]

@Stuuuuuu watched all the vid now(after a couple of rewinds to watch yer comedy fall!!) I really wouldn't get too down hearted about the 1kg, it's nothing that mate, water weight is a big factor and as you say diet is huge. 71kg tho!! Jesus I'm sure my legs alone weigh that!!

Ah, thanks man. Yeah, I had to leave the tumble in!

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Well, everyone on YouTube likes to review running shoes so I thought I'd go against the grain and do a comparison of running socks!

Some prices are bonkers so I wanted to investigate whether or not it's worth spending money on socks, and if so, which ones.

Just for @Gaz76 I've recycled my comedy tumble as I was actually testing out a pair of More Mile socks at the time.

 

[Gaz76]

Well, everyone on YouTube likes to review running shoes so I thought I'd go against the grain and do a comparison of running socks!

Some prices are bonkers so I wanted to investigate whether or not it's worth spending money on socks, and if so, which ones.

Just for @Gaz76 I've recycled my comedy tumble as I was actually testing out a pair of More Mile socks at the time.

Haha not quite as good as your first tumble mate but still very entertaining!!
Socks was a funny one to pick, but it makes a lot of sense to do the vid, there's literally hundreds of different running socks brands out there.
I must have at least 60 pairs stuffed in a couple of draws, I'm currently working my way through a batch of the more miles ones that I got cheap, I find they don't last that long in the toe department(no matter how short I keep what's left of my toenails).
The thinner the better for me in this weather, and the opposite in winter, ASICS do great trail socks that I use in the winter.
It's all about the longevity for me, they never really seem to last that long, hilly do great socks but they usually only last about ten washes and then they are crap, back to the ASICS, I would say they last the longest.

 

[franksinatra]

Kipyegon is attempting to be the first woman to run a 4 minute mile. Live on Amazon Prime tomorrow and I believe Nike youtube.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Well, everyone on YouTube likes to review running shoes so I thought I'd go against the grain and do a comparison of running socks!

Some prices are bonkers so I wanted to investigate whether or not it's worth spending money on socks, and if so, which ones.

Just for @Gaz76 I've recycled my comedy tumble as I was actually testing out a pair of More Mile socks at the time.

I have a few pairs of Rahhint socks which came recommended when I started running, and although I don't know any different, I must say that they're very supportive and apparently have something in the design that supports the base of your calf/achilles

I think this is actually a really useful video, as i imagine this is something that a lot of people don't pay much attention to (or just dont consider), but happily pay a fortune for their trainers

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Haha not quite as good as your first tumble mate but still very entertaining!!
Socks was a funny one to pick, but it makes a lot of sense to do the vid, there's literally hundreds of different running socks brands out there.
I must have at least 60 pairs stuffed in a couple of draws, I'm currently working my way through a batch of the more miles ones that I got cheap, I find they don't last that long in the toe department(no matter how short I keep what's left of my toenails).
The thinner the better for me in this weather, and the opposite in winter, ASICS do great trail socks that I use in the winter.
It's all about the longevity for me, they never really seem to last that long, hilly do great socks but they usually only last about ten washes and then they are crap, back to the ASICS, I would say they last the longest.

Yeah, durability is obviously a big factor, otherwise we end up buying new ones all the time. Maybe I'll follow up the video a bit further down the line to see how these ones have lasted. Good to know about the Asics.

What I didn't mention in the vid is that I sometimes literally just wear a pair of City football socks right up the the knee cos I'm so paranoid about getting ticks when I run off-road around the rural Cumbrian trails...

Yeah, I used to wear the Hilly Twin Skins but I found that they got all bunched up around the toes so I gave up on them.

Do you have any top favourites that you use for races?

 

[Stuuuuuu]

I have a few pairs of Rahhint socks which came recommended when I started running, and although I don't know any different, I must say that they're very supportive and apparently have something in the design that supports the base of your calf/achilles

I think this is actually a really useful video, as i imagine this is something that a lot of people don't pay much attention to (or just dont consider), but happily pay a fortune for their trainers

Ah, thanks fella.

The Rahhint look very appealing - I'll put them on my shopping list. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Gaz76]

Kipyegon is attempting to be the first woman to run a 4 minute mile. Live on Amazon Prime tomorrow and I believe Nike youtube.

Yep should be a good watch, I think it's a huge ask to knock 10 seconds off the current best, but just like kipchoges sub 2 there's a lot of work gone into it, I'm guessing they will have the lights around the track for her to chase which has to be an advantage as well

 

[Originals]

I've been running twice a week over the past few weeks and really enjoying it. Being 110 days alcohol-free has made a huge difference, it's been a major boost in helping me get back into a solid routine. I spent five days in Palma last week and got back late Friday, but still managed to wake up early Saturday for a 5K, then followed it up with a 4-mile run on Sunday. That’s the longest I’ve run in a while, feeling motivated to keep it going!