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ob said:
Went out about 7.45 and did 2.5 miles. Was -1 and I was more concerned about slipping on any ice (we live by river so loads of leaves and not salted). Really enjoyed it shame had to stop then to get back for work
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That's more like it OB. You soon warm up. I found a miners light thing you put on your head at work the other day and it's mint! I go running in the park after work(about 4.15) it's lightshish when I start, but pitch black when I finish. This is a god send. Lights up everything in front for about 20 metres.
 
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The Lightbowne Cowboy said:
That's more like it OB. You soon warm up. I found a miners light thing you put on your head at work the other day and it's mint! I go running in the park after work(about 4.15) it's lightshish when I start, but pitch black when I finish. This is a god send. Lights up everything in front for about 20 metres.
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My wife bought me something similar to the link below - very useful at this time of year.

www.screwfix.com

Scruffs T54631 LED Beanie Black - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Warm, comfortable beanie hat with a head-mounted LED light that enables torch-free work. Complete with 3 brightness settings. Light is removable to charge via a USB port. Beanie can be washed separately. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
www.screwfix.com www.screwfix.com
 
struggling for mojo with load of personal stuff and beer ups going on.

but have booked up Olympic Stadium 10k in a couple weeks. so will need to train for that.
 
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Montane Virtual Spine Race

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Montane virtual spine race entries opened this morning, 268 miles is the full hit, but there are lower distances available as well, not bad for £20 a great way to knuckle into January.
As for doing the real one, Fuck that!!.....well at least until next year
 
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BlueHammer85 said:
struggling for mojo with load of personal stuff and beer ups going on.

but have booked up Olympic Stadium 10k in a couple weeks. so will need to train for that.
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Happens to everyone mate, I had a lot of shite going on during the summer, you just have to get the ball rolling and keep consistent, I started with a week of 3 miles a day, simple enough but it got me back in the game and it snowballs from there.
Take it easy mate.
 
gaz76 said:
www.ultrabritain.com

Montane Virtual Spine Race

www.ultrabritain.com www.ultrabritain.com

Montane virtual spine race entries opened this morning, 268 miles is the full hit, but there are lower distances available as well, not bad for £20 a great way to knuckle into January.
As for doing the real one, Fuck that!!.....well at least until next year
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There is a fantastic movie about the Spine race on either Amazon Prime or Netflix. Looks a proper gruelling run and the conditions can be ridiculously harsh. First couple of years people were sleeping outside at aid stations and getting covered in snow.
 
Gremlin said:
My wife bought me something similar to the link below - very useful at this time of year.

www.screwfix.com

Scruffs T54631 LED Beanie Black - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Warm, comfortable beanie hat with a head-mounted LED light that enables torch-free work. Complete with 3 brightness settings. Light is removable to charge via a USB port. Beanie can be washed separately. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
www.screwfix.com www.screwfix.com
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Very good product that. One problem with me is I usually throw my hat off after a few k because I get too warm.
 
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BlueHammer85 said:
struggling for mojo with load of personal stuff and beer ups going on.

but have booked up Olympic Stadium 10k in a couple weeks. so will need to train for that.
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Nice one mate, good to have a focus. I can only speak for myself but running always helps with the personal stuff, so try and stick with it. Good luck.
 
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gaz76 said:
Happens to everyone mate, I had a lot of shite going on during the summer, you just have to get the ball rolling and keep consistent, I started with a week of 3 miles a day, simple enough but it got me back in the game and it snowballs from there.
Take it easy mate.
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I've been similar and happy just ticking over with 2.5 or 3 miles couple times a week. If time allows throw 5 or 6 miles in at weekend
 
franksinatra said:
There is a fantastic movie about the Spine race on either Amazon Prime or Netflix. Looks a proper gruelling run and the conditions can be ridiculously harsh. First couple of years people were sleeping outside at aid stations and getting covered in snow.
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Yep I've seen it mate, they is bonkers!! I will settle for the dot watching, a girl I know through running won it two years back, was pretty exciting following her progress along the way... well about as exciting as watching a dot on a map can be anyways
 
Gremlin said:
My wife bought me something similar to the link below - very useful at this time of year.

www.screwfix.com

Scruffs T54631 LED Beanie Black - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Warm, comfortable beanie hat with a head-mounted LED light that enables torch-free work. Complete with 3 brightness settings. Light is removable to charge via a USB port. Beanie can be washed separately. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
www.screwfix.com www.screwfix.com
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Haha. My Mrs bought me that last Xmas too, never been worn too bulky and rarely wear a hat when running.

Rarely run lately too!! Need to get back out at it after Xmas, had too much on recently.
 
gaz76 said:
www.ultrabritain.com

Montane Virtual Spine Race

www.ultrabritain.com www.ultrabritain.com

Montane virtual spine race entries opened this morning, 268 miles is the full hit, but there are lower distances available as well, not bad for £20 a great way to knuckle into January.
As for doing the real one, Fuck that!!.....well at least until next year
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Good doc on Prime about this pal.
 
Just got in from a nice 9.6 something mile shuffle. Whilst there's some obvious drawbacks to going out in below freezing conditions like the coldness on the extremities and the potential ice I think the positives far outweigh them. Less families walking 6 or more abreast, less dogs on stupidly long leads, less children flying about on scooters without looking where they're going... just to name a few. I like breathing in that cold air too, somehow feels fresher.
 
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9k through the forest. Bit of a slow one as I foolishly used a headlamp the missus bought, which was not even good enough, to be in a Christmas cracker.

Great to get out there after a quiet running week. As others have said plusses and negatives this weather. Most importantly a bit cold and treacherous conditions is great for a bit of mental resilience, will bag that for the next race.
 
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