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franksinatra said:
Big fat no for me as well. Did anyone else open the first email, see your reference number etc and think you had a place?
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Fuck em anyway with their soft southern shandy marathon, Im thinking of starting my own "actually in manchester" marathon, none of this running past the swamp malarkey, two laps of citys ground, over through longsight and rusholme for a turnaround at maine road then hot foot it through town like theres a load of Millwall behind you, to the finish line in albert square, beats buck house any day for me
 
Had a look at some other marathons yesterday, and you can seemingly just buy an entry into the one in Barcelona. It's on May 8th, and too soon for me to do this year, but think 4 of us are going to do that next year if you can just get a place without the need for a ballot. Head over on the Saturday, race on Sunday, couple of days on the beer and sangria after.
 
Just looking for some quick advice/hope please! I'm due to run the Cardiff HM next week, have trained really well and was looking forward to it.

However, currently covid positive with fairly mild symptoms thankfully (although could be out as early as tomorrow). Has anyone else made a relatively quick return post-covid? I'm hoping to run 1:30 but realistically may need to adjust now.
 
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smevchenko said:
Had a look at some other marathons yesterday, and you can seemingly just buy an entry into the one in Barcelona. It's on May 8th, and too soon for me to do this year, but think 4 of us are going to do that next year if you can just get a place without the need for a ballot. Head over on the Saturday, race on Sunday, couple of days on the beer and sangria after.
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I went over to Barca for a mates wedding last October which happened to be the same weekend as the marathon. Was a great atmosphere and blinding weather still. Will be around the low 20s in May so after some largely colder training that might be a struggle but all worth it for a few days boozing on the beach afterwards.
 
mcfcbill91 said:
Just looking for some quick advice/hope please! I'm due to run the Cardiff HM next week, have trained really well and was looking forward to it.

However, currently covid positive with fairly mild symptoms thankfully (although could be out as early as tomorrow). Has anyone else made a relatively quick return post-covid? I'm hoping to run 1:30 but realistically may need to adjust now.
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I would just be careful mate and go for a few easy runs when your able and keep an eye on your heart rate, after I had it my HR was about 20/30 over what it usually is(that could have been due to the fact I sat in a room drinking 8 cans a night for two weeks).
Ive seen a few folk say its affected their running, but have seen loads more say it had no effect whatsoever, so hopefully you will be in the second group.
My advice would be the few easy runs and see how you feel
 
gaz76 said:
I would just be careful mate and go for a few easy runs when your able and keep an eye on your heart rate, after I had it my HR was about 20/30 over what it usually is(that could have been due to the fact I sat in a room drinking 8 cans a night for two weeks).
Ive seen a few folk say its affected their running, but have seen loads more say it had no effect whatsoever, so hopefully you will be in the second group.
My advice would be the few easy runs and see how you feel
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Thank you for the advice, appreciated.

I'm hoping I'll be able to get a couple of runs in Thu/Fri and see how it goes. So frustrating as the race is on the 27th!
 
Still looking at new trainers.
Love my Brooks Ghost but they're way past their best.

Asking around some running pals/club, the Hoka Cliftons come up a lot. Trying to find the previous model 7's but that's proving difficult.
The Hoka Clifton Edge seem an option too. Any experience with these?
 
somapop said:
Still looking at new trainers.
Love my Brooks Ghost but they're way past their best.

Asking around some running pals/club, the Hoka Cliftons come up a lot. Trying to find the previous model 7's but that's proving difficult.
The Hoka Clifton Edge seem an option too. Any experience with these?
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I was mostly faithful to Asics (GT2000 / 4000) for many years but these days I've become a bit of a Nike fanboy. This is because they've seriously upped their game when it comes to running shoes. I've bought several pairs of Zoom Structure over the past year or so, as they are the right model for me (very cushioned and light and also suitable for over-pronators despite not being a traditional support shoe.

The advice is always that it's wise to go to a running shop and try out loads of pairs until you get the right ones for you. Someone else might recommend a shoe but that will be because it suits their gait etc. - but you are not them so they might not work for you.

I have had a few pairs of Hoka Arahi which I got on for a good while with but then they started hurting my feet...
 
Been struck down with laryngitis since my last big run Sunday, glad it's not the marathon this week.
Lost my voice and coughing for England. Still get it out of the way and I'll be back out there.
 
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As like every year it seems i just give up all running in winter but finally got myself back out for a few runs over the last 2 weeks. Managed a 25 min 5k on Monday and then just done a 55min 10k now and really enjoyed it. Weather looks to be really picking up so hopefully this helps keep my impetus going.

Going to look for a few friendly Lancashire 10ks over spring and into summer if anyone has any recommendations.
 
willipp said:
As like every year it seems i just give up all running in winter but finally got myself back out for a few runs over the last 2 weeks. Managed a 25 min 5k on Monday and then just done a 55min 10k now and really enjoyed it. Weather looks to be really picking up so hopefully this helps keep my impetus going.

Going to look for a few friendly Lancashire 10ks over spring and into summer if anyone has any recommendations.
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Have a look on there mate, most of tye races get on the diary there, good luck with it
 
Stuuuuuu said:
I was mostly faithful to Asics (GT2000 / 4000) for many years but these days I've become a bit of a Nike fanboy. This is because they've seriously upped their game when it comes to running shoes. I've bought several pairs of Zoom Structure over the past year or so, as they are the right model for me (very cushioned and light and also suitable for over-pronators despite not being a traditional support shoe.

The advice is always that it's wise to go to a running shop and try out loads of pairs until you get the right ones for you. Someone else might recommend a shoe but that will be because it suits their gait etc. - but you are not them so they might not work for you.

I have had a few pairs of Hoka Arahi which I got on for a good while with but then they started hurting my feet...
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Thanks mate.

Yeah, I had my gait tracked a few years ago and tried loads of pairs on in a running shop (in Norwich as it happens...).

The Brooks Ghost's stood out a mile in terms of fit/comfort and I've loved them.

Should really cut out all the faff and go order another pair, but I'm a sucker for change.
The Cliftons 7/8 seem to be a likewise pair and worth a shot.

I know the advice is to shop around for the previous models but I can't for the life me find them in my size (10/10.5).

Like the Nikes mind - pricy? I'll take a look.
 
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