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Don't forget peeps that we have an OTIB Strava group

I genuinely didn't know who Coughlan was when this thread popped up. Shows how much I follow their antics.

Yeah I think the weight loss is a smart move. Re his box and move tactics, it doesn't look natural to him in my eyes. I agree that he can't be a front foot bulldozer with a weak defence and tendency to walk onto punches, but he seems to me to have overcompensated by trying to appropriate the opposite style. All he had to do was tighten up his guard and be more selective in his punching. Cut out the bravado. I don't think he has the boxing ability to be a slick, backfoot counterpuncher, but he could be a fantastic front foot fighter with small changes. I think this would have made for a more convincing win vs Ruiz. It'll be interesting to see how he decides to fight v Usyk or Whyte. If I was Fury or Wilder, I'd fancy a go at Joshua straight away, before he gets his momentum back.

I think Parker and Hughie Fury would have out boxed that version of Ruiz. Time will tell if I'm underestimating where Joshua is as a fighter. I just see warning signs. He may or may not have a stress/anxiety problem outside of boxing, and he hasn't looked thunderous for some time. Hopefully he'll prove me wrong.

If Joshua is boxes tentatively to eke out points wins against limited opponents such as Ruiz and Parker, he'll be literally running away from a stonking puncher like Wilder. I thought it was an underwhelming performance against a limited opponent. Had he boxed like that against a top level fighter (one that trained and hadn't spent 3 months on the tequila), then I'd agree.

You should join. It really doesn't matter how much you run or how far/fast. This thread and the Strava group is only intended to help encourage OTIBers to be enthusiastic about running.

Yeah, entering a new decade of life today so had to prove to myself that I'm still going strong! I laugh in the face of age... I didn't manage the full half marathon though. I had to stop at Sainsbury's to buy breakfast and couldn't be bothered to get going again after that!

Join the OTIB group on Strava if you haven't already ?

My turn to do a cheeky half before work next week then...

And close to 1,500 miles for the year if my stalking is correct. Impressive.

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.

Running pod: Bad Boy Running Football pods: Totally Football Show, Guardian Football Weekly and Football Ramble Comedy pods: Adam Buxton, Off Menu, Gossipmongers, RHLSTP with Richard Herring General interviews (US): Joe Rogan Totally random: Mike Tyson has a pod where he smokes weed and co-interviews people. Really weird.

That's a tough weekly target with the weather changing, but that'll just make it all the more satisfying if you get there.

Yeah and lots of people couldn't run for a bus, let alone a 10k. Maybe a half marathon in 2020...

Yeah please do. Okay so you've just set yourself a 1k challenge for 2020. 83km per month. 19km per week, circa 12 miles. So basically a half marathon a week and you're there! Edit: just re-read your post and you meant you've nearly got to 1000km. So...your challenge for 2020 is 1000 miles!

Well maybe we can keep the thread alive with updates. I'll be interested to hear how @formerly known as ivan@CyderInACanget on working towards running a half marathon and @Up The City! towards the Marathon next year.

Sounds like you're well on the way to your first Half. It'll be a sweet feeling when you cross the line for that one. I've actually started listening to podcasts when I run. I even sometimes listen to running podcasts when running! Have you considered joining a running club? Isn't there a Southville one? I was initially dead against running with other people but since joining one last year I've learnt a lot and enjoy the bants.

Sorry to hear about all the crap you've had to deal with mate. Running can be quite punishing, but it really is good for the mind as well as the body. I know what you mean about the silverware! That moment of crossing the line, and then having the memento to remind you of what you've achieved is definitely a big motivator for me. I certainly don't always enjoy running, but part of the appeal is that battle against the body's resistance. It's like a fight sometimes. You should definitely to a marathon next year. Managing the calf problem will be a challenge though. You might have to take the training quite seriously and do proper warm ups and warm downs, and regular exercises ( all the stuff I really should do, but don't have time for, then complain when my tendons get niggles!). The calf exercise I know about is the one where you stand on a stair, facing the stair case and lower your heel up and down of the edge of the step. You feel it working. Imagine how you'll feel when you get 26.2 under your belt! Re Swansea half - that was my PB so has a place in my heart. Funny how your experience will have given you a very different feeling for it!

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei breaks Paula Radcliffe's women's world record marathon time with 2:14:04

Wise words! The great thing about running is you don't need to worry about much more than that. It's simple, and you can just get out there and run.

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.

Winds are a killer. I did Bournemouth, and what should be a pleasant sea front stretch of several flat miles turned out to be a battle against a headwind. I was drained of energy before getting to the the climbs.

Sounds like you're going well. First half in 2020 then!

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

You ran Antarctica?! Explain!