One Team In Keynsham

53 minutes ago, NewquayRed said:

Just imagine if this happens In the prem after LFC have waited 30 years for a title 

2 hours ago, Loderingo said:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/02/28/no-guarantee-liverpool-would-crowned-premier-league-champions/

 

There is no guarantee Liverpool would be crowned Premier League champions if the season was curtailed by the coronavirus, Telegraph Sport can reveal.

There is also no guarantee the bottom three clubs would not be relegated, with no specific regulation in place governing such a scenario.

The rapid spread of the virus has raised the prospect of the Government ordering the cancellation of all sporting events in the UK for more than two months, something that could mean some fixtures never being played.

Were the Premier League season not completed, it is likely crisis talks would take place to determine whether previous results would be allowed to stand or whether the entire campaign was rendered null and void.

Any final ruling could depend on how many fixtures had been played, similar to the results of abandoned matches in some sporting competitions being allowed to stand if a certain percentage of them have been completed.

Depriving Liverpool of their first Premier League title given they are 22 points clear at the top and need only four more wins to be crowned champions would be hugely controversial.

But it would be equally controversial to relegate the bottom three if they are not already doomed when a halt is called to the season given the hundreds of millions of pounds at stake.

The same would apply to European qualification places and also promotion spots in the Championship, which also has play-offs for the final Premier League place.

The piss boiling from the red part of Merseyside would be hilarious if they missed out on the title. 

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2020/jan/14/kudos-leaderboards-qoms-how-fitness-app-strava-became-a-religion

3 hours ago, !james said:

Good work everyone! Still going strong, averaging about 30k a week depending on work and weather!

I am tempted to sign up to a few organised 10ks or the Bath Half and raise some money for charity, how have people found running the mass events like that for the first time? I quite enjoy just putting my headphones in and being in my own space so not sure how I would find the big events like that

I have run big marathons (NYC, London, Chicago etc) and love being part of the crowd. First ever race was Chicago (hadn't even run an organised 5k before), and had trained pretty much solo: it didn't seem to make much difference to me.

Managed to struggle out for the first time in months. Basically all running fitness has evaporated and I am back at square 1. Onwards and upwards.

4 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said:

Many people taking up/getting back into running for their New Years resolution???

I presently can't run, but am itching to get back out. Soon come.

1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

 2:15 in the Cayman Islands half today. 20mins slower than Bristol last year but it is about 24 degrees though, even at 5am. 

@One Team In Keynsham knows.

Good effort mind. The 5am start is surprisingly upbeat.

9 minutes ago, !james said:

I am getting there, managed to 100k in November which I was pleased with. Just run my longest distance of 20k in just under 1 hour 55. 

So any tips on nipple chafing?! Vaseline doesn't work and rubs off, used microporous tape which is okay but painful to take off! seen stuff online called body glide but doesn't look much different to Vaseline. I have ordered some Under Armour tight compression tops which I have read may help but any advice is appreciated! 

I have tried body glide before, and also simply tried putting plasters on. Neither proved 100% effective. Now I just oil up with Vaseline like a Turkish wrestler and that does the trick. The only downside is the stains on the running vests that make it look I have been lactating.

I also have learned the hard way why it is good to lube up: getting in the shower with bleeding nipples is horrific.

On 23/10/2019 at 14:14, hitchin red2 said:

A charity I support asked me to write a piece about my running story:

https://pwsauk.wordpress.com/2019/09/01/kerrys-fundraising-journey/

One of the best decisions I've ever made was entering that first 10K. Changed my life.

 

Brilliant story, every credit. 

53 minutes ago, !james said:

I am still on sub 10k's at the moment and building up from scratch so not in the Strave group yet!

I also managed to strain my ankle last week (having previously torn ligaments playing football years ago so have always been weak) so haven't been out recently, very frustrating! 

 

Come on into Strava, the more the merrier.

1 hour ago, Masala said:

Following a sprained ankle and resulting phyio, and a severe case of CBA, I'm back running soon. Joined OTIB on Strava to kick start me!

I have been out of proper action for months. Basically starting from scratch. You have company at the back of the virtual pack.

10 hours ago, mozo said:

Good to see the OTIB runners active on Strava.

Who was it that did a cheeky half marathon this morning?!

Hopefully we'll get some more City fans on there.

That was Silvio putting us to shame.

5 minutes ago, TMWANG50 said:

This thread got me looking at high end marathons $358 to run NYC marathon in 2019, urm no thanks...

NYC is a steep financial ask, but it really is a superb marathon. The logistics of getting 50,000 runners, plus organisers and volunteers to Staten Island is ridiculous.

If any of you are on Strava and are happy to share your profile/results, I have created a OTIB running group: send me a PM with your name and I'll invite. Kept it as a private group.

3 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Yeh, for my longer training runs I've been lapping the North Sound golf course at 6am. Pretty dire tbh, is there anywhere else that's decent for long training runs?

Exactly my normal 5 miles: Snug Harbour > Bypass > North Sound loop. Rinse and repeat until you want to kill yourself through monotony. When I was training with some friends we would do an out and back course and share water drops.

7 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Have run a fair bit over the past few years, never particularly quickly. Best ever 5k is about 22:30 - done several years ago when I was at my peak of martial arts fitness. 

Managed a 1:54 in the Bristol HM last year, which I was happy with. @One Team In Keynsham I've signed up for the Cayman half - expecting it to be bloody miserable given how hot it is out here.

I have run that one 3 or 4 times, won't be on island for this year's running. I can't recall which year it was, but pretty sure my half marathon PB was there. The 5am start makes it a bit easier. Enjoy!

5 hours ago, Up The City! said:

I hate running with a passion but enjoy taking part in events. 

I've done 3 halfs and a 10k.

I'm always near the back but for me the achievement is finishing the race, for me it's all about the bling and that sheer adrenaline rush of crossing that finishing line.

I am signed up to do the Dublin Marathon this year, my first marathon, however I am pulling out. I started my training well and did the Bristol 10k, I then switched to the gym and the treadmill to continue my training for convenience reasons, I did the Swansea half and had real trouble completing it due to having extreme pain in my calves. I think it was all the pounding the treadmill that did them in.

I'm devastated to be pulling out as I feel like a failure but the Swansea half had really affected me as a runner I spent a little while running with during the race passed away before the finish line. That has made me realise just how dangerous competing is and it's put me off for the time being.

It took my calves a good 6-8 weeks for them to recover so I decided it would be wise to not do the Dublin Marathon and give myself a full year to prepare for it.

Was hoping to get a London place but again no luck in the ballot.

This year has been an incredibly tough year for me, I've had numerous bereavements, life has changed forever but doing the Bristol 10k and Swansea half really did help, it gave me something to focus on and for me it was a part of the grieving process. 

I did Dublin last year (my last marathon to date), very well organised race but a mix of scenery. The bits through Phoenix Park are lovely the last few miles down a dual carriageway less so.

3 hours ago, CyderInACan said:

Jeeeeez some of you guys are serious runners! I'm aiming for the Bristol Half next year having done the 10k for the last 5yrs.

Since starting from literally zero running  & then doing the Couch to 5k program I have pretty much every year worked towards the 10k in May and then given myself a break. Most years that break has been until about 2 months before the next year's 10k! This year, however, I decided I would start to take it more seriously and I have continued running throughout the year having kicked off on New Year's Day with a few kilometres around Greville Smyth Park. 

As someone who'd never really taken it too seriously I set myself a target to run per month and am pleased to say I have met or exceeded it every month since. 

I certainly notice the positive impact is has had on my mental, as well as my physical, health. And it's a great way to get to listen to your music more often than you might otherwise have chance to! There's some decent spotify playlists I use but any recommendations welcomed. Oh, and I prefer New Balance running shoes! 

I rarely listen to music when training and never when racing. Even on solo 20 miles in the dark I don't stick headphones on: makes for some fairly dour hours alone with your own thoughts.

3 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

Worst experience I had was with a pair of Mizunos. Felt great in the store and on the treadmill. After a few runs*, and a long run (maybe 15 miles), I developed blisters covering large parts of both feet. They just didn't work.

Typo corrected to make it more meaningful.

5 hours ago, mozo said:

Running shops can be frustrating because they often don't advertise the price. They try to find what shoe you like first, then reveal the price last. Gait analysis always worthwhile and doesn't take long. If they find you a shoe that feels great you can always skulk off and try to find the show cheaper online, or even choose the last years model.

Obviously, if money is no issue then definitely go to a specialist running shop like up and running or Easy Runner and get yourself a tip quality shoe. I wear Saucony, but only because they feel better for me than Brooks or other brands. 

Agree with all of this. I have settled upon Brooks after trying Saucony and Mizuno too. I keep to the same model. Each year they bring out a new style, but often I still but the prior year's version online with considerable savings.

Worst experience I had was with a pair of Mizunos. Felt great in the store and on the treadmill. After a few years, and a long run (maybe 15 miles), I developed blisters covering large parts of both feet. They just didn't work.

I also tend to have a couple of pairs in active rotation and a pair or two waiting to be used. I track my runs via Garmin/Strava and try and max out 250 miles or so per pair. And generally aim to toss a pair after a race.

Once you have the basic running kit (decathlon.com being a good source with their Kalenji brand) and a GPS watch, shoes are your only major expense, and your feet will thank you for investing in them. By trial and error, I now favour running shorts with a cycle short insert over the Speedo style insert version. Much less crotch rubbing.

Also, neglect your nipples at your peril....

33 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said:

Posted on here a while ago about running shoes. I have always just gone for Nike, currently have the Epic React 2. Never actually been to a running shop to be assessed. Anywhere you guys would recommend?

After trying various brands, I have worn Brooks GTS for the past 4 or 5 years. They are a stability sole and compensate for my pronation. I tried a lighter neutral shoe some years back (also a Brooks) and knackered my shins.

Definitely go for gait analysis at a store. IIRC there is a running store up near the top of the downs, run by a former competitive runner. They do analysis from what I recall. Name of the place escapes me, unfortunately. 

Edit: this might be it

https://upandrunning.co.uk/bristol

12 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said:

Done the 10k in 2015, 51mins 20secs was my time. Only race I have ever done.

Spent a lot of my adult life massively overweight so been running on and off while trying to lose weight over the years. I’m currently on the weight loss train so running as much as I can at the moment but focus more on interval running, few minutes jog, 30 sec sprint, minute walk. Managed to hit the 6 mile mark for the first time in 2 years last weekend. Aim is half marathon and marathon within the next couple of years.

Kipchoge’s achievement today was nothing short of inhuman! His average speed over 26+ miles is faster than my sprinting speed!

At the Madrid marathon it was an open start, save for the elites in the front pen. I had managed to work my way to the front. After the starting pistol the elites were off like cheetahs, and out of sight in no time. It is not just their pace, the sheer economy of movement and stride is something to behold.

8 minutes ago, mozo said:

Yeah sounds it! What was it like running in those conditions?

Hilly and cold. Temp was around zero which is fine if suitably dressed, but 40+mph winds and horizontal sleet made it tough.

7 minutes ago, mozo said:

You ran Antarctica?! Explain!

As part of the 7 continents achievement it requires running one on Antarctica. I think there are at least 3 organised races there at present. Mine involved a 10 day cruise from Argentina. Really was trip of lifetime stuff.