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1000016160.pngcape town marathon cancelled due to high winds 4 hours before it was going to start, as if that wasn't a big enough kick in the balls for the 24k who will have trained for months for it, they've just announced no refunds and no carried over places either
 
Gaz76 said:
I use shokz headphones, have used them for a good few years, doubt I could run with a normal pair of headphones now, definitely the best option if you want music/podcasts etc with your runs
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Is the sound quality just like in ear buds? It’s weird isn’t it that you can get the sound through your skull! Are they comfortable if worn for a long time. Cheers
 
Kinkladze 1 said:
Is the sound quality just like in ear buds? It’s weird isn’t it that you can get the sound through your skull! Are they comfortable if worn for a long time. Cheers
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Yep it's a weird sensation when you first try them and you are hearing stuff not through your ears!
Sound quality wise, they never going to be as good as direct into the ears but after a few goes it just becomes the norm.
Comfort wise, I don't even notice they are there so definitely a tick for that box.
 
Sarah Perry has just broken the women’s Backyard Ultra WR - 95 laps (nearly 400 miles)!!!! Previous best and UK record was only fifty something laps. Incredible achievement. The race started on Saturday and there are still 9 runners going…



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Jeffed 2.5 lunchtime miles today. First time out in 4 weeks. Did a sponsored walk of over 20 miles for Mind. Had aunt passed away in Northern Ireland so went home for funeral and a cousin (different side of family) passed away day after aunt. Been told we need to make arrangements for mother in law's funeral by her care home (she hasn't eaten for few weeks and got Parkinson's plus dementia) so started to organise that. Been a shocking few weeks. So glad to get out for 25 mins today and clear my head. I've done 22 parkruns and there's a newish one few minutes from where I stay with my sister in Coleraine. I'm aiming to run that as my 25th so hopefully can do 2 in the next 3 weeks before I go home again mid November. Giving me something to focus on as emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted.
 
heslops barnet said:
After going out running regularly for over 3 months have lost motivation……..guess I have to just get my kit on and force myself to get out there, not ideal state of mind before a run
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Do you change your routes mate? I think sometimes when you run for runs sake it’s easy to slip into that mindset.

I try and make a bit of an experience of it now, drive to somewhere beautiful, run somewhere where I have not visited. Keeps my love for running strong as just running around the same route can be demotivating for some.
 
franksinatra said:
Do you change your routes mate? I think sometimes when you run for runs sake it’s easy to slip into that mindset.

I try and make a bit of an experience of it now, drive to somewhere beautiful, run somewhere where I have not visited. Keeps my love for running strong as just running around the same route can be demotivating for some.
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It's interesting you should say that, as i was going to ask something similar in here the other week

Would be keen to hear about nice scenic routes, ideally paved areas rather than trail

Happy to drive a bit, live in Hazel Grove so perhaps somewhere within 30 mins or so

Weird that I've not got up to lyme park yet, can drive up towards it in about 10 mins, and would be a mile run to get into the park itself!
 
chris85mcfc said:
It's interesting you should say that, as i was going to ask something similar in here the other week

Would be keen to hear about nice scenic routes, ideally paved areas rather than trail

Happy to drive a bit, live in Hazel Grove so perhaps somewhere within 30 mins or so

Weird that I've not got up to lyme park yet, can drive up towards it in about 10 mins, and would be a mile run to get into the park itself!
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I did part of Longdendale Trail today, but it’s already pretty slippy with recent rain and leaves starting to cover parts of the route.
Middlewood way is great (think you do that anyway), but again, getting to the time of year where it becomes a bit more challenging with the weather.

I would also like to find some new routes to run that are paved, guessing places such as Heaton Park are ok, although fairly hilly.

I’m pretty fortunate that I can get out on my lunch most days if I want to, but certainly less keen on running on the busy roads near me (Mottram, Hyde) in the darker mornings/evenings.
 
How's everyone getting on as it gets darker and colder? I guess it's not properly cold yet, but it will be soon.

I've done basically nothing since I did my achilles in. I'm very pissed off about this as I really want to be getting in good shape. I've decided to try out the bike and see if that works, so wish me luck... I will report back.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
How's everyone getting on as it gets darker and colder? I guess it's not properly cold yet, but it will be soon.

I've done basically nothing since I did my achilles in. I'm very pissed off about this as I really want to be getting in good shape. I've decided to try out the bike and see if that works, so wish me luck... I will report back.
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Shite luck that with the Achilles mate, but it's great that your not just retiring to the couch, keep at the bike, movement is everything, plus when your Achilles is sorted you won't have to work as hard to get back to running fitness.

Dublin marathon for me on Sunday, going to be a slow one, fitness has nosedived since August, put on an extra 8kg over the summer and it sure as shit feels like it when running!!
 
Stuuuuuu said:
How's everyone getting on as it gets darker and colder? I guess it's not properly cold yet, but it will be soon.

I've done basically nothing since I did my achilles in. I'm very pissed off about this as I really want to be getting in good shape. I've decided to try out the bike and see if that works, so wish me luck... I will report back.
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Certainly felt the impacts of the darkness, but have quite enjoyed the temperature so far, feels a little easier to breathe!

Ive carried on getting out a few times a week, mainly in the mornings, and I've got a head torch arriving today which tells you it's own story

Still not lost the appetite to get out, I think it's just the jump out of bed that's certainly disappeared!
 
GornikDaze said:
Sarah Perry has just broken the women’s Backyard Ultra WR - 95 laps (nearly 400 miles)!!!! Previous best and UK record was only fifty something laps. Incredible achievement. The race started on Saturday and there are still 9 runners going…



Worth dipping in just before each hour is up to see the ‘action’ and current remaining runners
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www.abc.net.au

'Oh, you stink': New ultra world champion Phil Gore craves shower and sleep

Ultra-athlete Phil Gore is Australia's newest world champion after five days of near-continuous running in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.
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Some mad stats in this article regarding the winner Phil Gore..... his last 'yard' for example was done in 37:03 (6.67km)!!
 
Gaz76 said:
Shite luck that with the Achilles mate, but it's great that your not just retiring to the couch, keep at the bike, movement is everything, plus when your Achilles is sorted you won't have to work as hard to get back to running fitness.

Dublin marathon for me on Sunday, going to be a slow one, fitness has nosedived since August, put on an extra 8kg over the summer and it sure as shit feels like it when running!!
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Have a good run Gaz and enjoy it,Might look at that one for next year.Was hoping to do Vienna in April but its sold out :(
 
m32blue said:
Have a good run Gaz and enjoy it,Might look at that one for next year.Was hoping to do Vienna in April but its sold out :(
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Cheers mate, I shall enjoy after the run is done!!
Dublin is quite a hard one to get into on the sly, had a gfa so sneaked in.
Your out of the country that much that I'm surprised you don't go for tax status mate!!
 
Gaz76 said:
Shite luck that with the Achilles mate, but it's great that your not just retiring to the couch, keep at the bike, movement is everything, plus when your Achilles is sorted you won't have to work as hard to get back to running fitness.

Dublin marathon for me on Sunday, going to be a slow one, fitness has nosedived since August, put on an extra 8kg over the summer and it sure as shit feels like it when running!!
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Dublin sounds like a great event Gaz. Can't wait to hear how you get on. If you're not currently in peak form, is this one about enjoying the experience? The be sure (to be sure) to celebrate with a Guinness or two.

I think the achilles is starting to feel like it's on the mend, but I won't be getting carried away so will stick with the bike for the moment. Yesterday's ride was good - I only went out for half an hour but I'm glad I went, and I'm pleased that I can do it with no pain. Maybe a week or so on the bike and then try out a short jog... We'll see.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Dublin sounds like a great event Gaz. Can't wait to hear how you get on. If you're not currently in peak form, is this one about enjoying the experience? The be sure (to be sure) to celebrate with a Guinness or two.

I think the achilles is starting to feel like it's on the mend, but I won't be getting carried away so will stick with the bike for the moment. Yesterday's ride was good - I only went out for half an hour but I'm glad I went, and I'm pleased that I can do it with no pain. Maybe a week or so on the bike and then try out a short jog... We'll see.
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Yeh I would stick to the bike for as long as possible mate, us runners sure do like to rush back from injury! (Spoiler, I wouldn't stick to the bike, I would rush back and make the injury worse!)
Even half an hour is better than sitting and scrolling mate, any movement is always good.

Dublin wise, yeh I hear a lot of folk say enjoy the experience, never could get my head around that, I enjoy it when the jobs done, I just hope they have enough Guinness!!
 
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