Running thread

[staffsblue]

Successful 5k run completed. First time in a couple of weeks it's been cool enough to not have to stop to walk. Now home in a sweaty mess to find the water has gone off due to a nearby water main burst. Oh well, will have to stay stinky for now #firstworldproblems

 

[pee dubya]

Anyone ever attempted to return used trainers due to a possible size issue?
I've started to get blisters which wasn't too much of a bother at first, but my right big toe now has a discoloured nail and is very sore (not sure if its a blister under the nail or just a nail issue), but i'm now thinking I should have gone half a size up, and hopefully that will alleviate the problem.

I've only done about ~150km in these, and do clean them up after every run, so they still look in great condition, but obviously the soles will show a bit of wear. I expect my chances of returning are slim, so considering a bit of sabotage to attempt a refund by way of being 'faulty'!

Great North Run in just under 4 weeks, so really need to get a new pair quickly and break them in, but at £160 for a new pair, dont really want to just write off the old ones.

Whoever you take them back to will most likely know what you're doing. Your success will depend on whether they can be arsed arguing with you or not. If you do it and get refused initially, don't kick off, just ask to speak to a supervisor/manager. The customer service staff aren't really paid enough to deal with confrontation and it's pretty unfair to put them through it for your own gain. Then the senior staff might take them back just to get rid of you, again depends on their mood/style.

 

[Mayor West]

So after a sluggish week of running, I go and get a 2nd fastest 5k this morning, 20.54! That's with hills and uneven ground, I reckon I could go under 20 mins on a track.

 

[Mayor West]

5k Monday morning and 5 miles this morning before work. Hoping to increase milage a little as didn't do many due to heatwave last few weeks

I did the opposite, I ran so much through the heatwave and felt great for it. As soon as the weather turned last Sunday into Monday, I just lost all energy and running was bloody difficult.

 

[ob]

7.5 miles after lunch today. At a gig last night, 5 or 6 pints, burger and 2 lots of fries not ideal prep. Time for a beer and city

 

[BlueHammer85]

So after a sluggish week of running, I go and get a 2nd fastest 5k this morning, 20.54! That's with hills and uneven ground, I reckon I could go under 20 mins on a track.

Such an amazing time

I can’t see how it’s possible to get under 22…. Felt like I sprinted my last PB which was 23

 

[Paladin]

So after a sluggish week of running, I go and get a 2nd fastest 5k this morning, 20.54! That's with hills and uneven ground, I reckon I could go under 20 mins on a track.

Well done on that time. I managed 24:57 at Stretford Parkrun yesterday. Pleased with that. My sub-20 days are long gone.

 

[When The Levee Breaks]

13.1 mile today. Not ran half marathon distance in a while, so found it a tough run. Spent the rest of the afternoon curled up on the couch, in pain and listening to the match on 5 live and trying to convince myself that football is a shit sport anyway.

That opinion had somewhat softened by full time :)

 

[gaz76]

13.1 mile today. Not ran half marathon distance in a while, so found it a tough run. Spent the rest of the afternoon curled up on the couch, in pain and listening to the match on 5 live and trying to convince myself that football is a shit sport anyway.

That opinion had somewhat softened by full time :)

Try not to stay on the couch too long mate, active recovery is the way forward, a short walk to the beer shop will have you sorted

 

[When The Levee Breaks]

Try not to stay on the couch too long mate, active recovery is the way forward, a short walk to the beer shop will have you sorted

Yeah good point. Was wiped out though. Managed to take the dog for a walk and feel a lot better for it now.