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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.

12 hours ago, Stortz said:

Parker definitely, he beat a better version of Ruiz easily on points for me in 2016. Hughie may not have even thrown a punch for 12 rounds if he fought him haha.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not claiming Joshua is better than he is, but it's obvious that he can be more effective following a Wlad template than continuing to ridiculously bulk up and try to knock people out like in his earlier career. He's sacrificing some of the 'thunderousness' for effectiveness with experience.

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.

4 hours ago, Stortz said:

A bit harsh imo mate, Joshua did ok.

I thought (based on the first fight) that he'd be drawn into a firefight at some stage, but obviously I hadn't factored in Andy mainlining milkshake for 6 months and being pretty much too obese to throw punches.

It was a controlled, calm performance from AJ, and he wasn't going to go in swinging like a rusty gate when his entire career was depending on the win. If Fury had won a title like that people would have been proclaiming him the heavyweight Mayweather.

That being said, some have been going well o.t.t in their praise too. I rarely agree with Frank Warren, but he's right; Ruiz was a ******* embarrassment going in to defend his titles in that condition. He threw away all his advantages in the ring in order to eat like a pig. I'm surprised he didn't scoff Canelo too when he hugged him after.

 

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.

On 08/12/2019 at 00:29, JonDolman said:

You really think that's how it works! If one guy brings so much more then you don't give half to the other side. So we can agree AJ tried to make fight which was the original argument.

If we look at both fighters records, surely the one we have to question is Wilder. He's had 40 odd fights and beaten bums all the way up to a fight against a very old Cuban with high blood pressure. Fury clearly beat Wilder.

AJ has beaten far better than Wilder has. Wilder avoided Klitschko, which is what Shelley Finkel said himself in an interview.

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.

On 08/12/2019 at 20:11, Fordingbridge Pirate said:

Thought it was a brilliant performance from AJ last night. Proved a lot of people - including me - wrong, who felt Ruiz had his number and Joshua wouldn't have the discipline to fight that way for 12 rounds, but it was brilliantly disciplined and he boxed to his strengths superbly.

Hands up, got that one wrong. Ruiz was a disgrace with his conditioning but was still dangerous and showed a tremendous chin throughout.

Whyte was absolute turd in his fight and clearly hadn't spent a lot of time training with the drug test stuff hanging over his head.

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. 

14 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! 

 

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.

10 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

@mozo - that you this morning? Good pace!

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!

11 hours ago, Rutland Red said:

I don't really class myself as a runner but I am addicted to Parkruns and if it 's not on Strava, it didn't happen.

131 Parkruns and counting.

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

1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said:

Trust me, I paid for it yesterday

 

And I’m paying for those constantly

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

On 17/10/2019 at 08:47, One Team In Keynsham said:

That was Silvio putting us to shame.

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.

1 hour ago, formerly known as ivan said:

Good shout. Next target is a PB in the 10k next year.

Anyone got any good recommendations for podcasts? Usually listen to music but it’s getting a bit boring now. Anything comedy/sports related would be awesome, cheers.

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. 

6 minutes ago, CyderInACan said:

The target I set myself at the start of the year was to do 50k a month - and that included the summer which, traditionally, is where it has all tailed off. So if I can get to the 1000k for the year I will be pretty bloody chuffed (and knackered . . . ) but I will be trying my hardest. Basically 30k a week on average from now will do it 

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

9 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said:

I run for fitness. Do Parkruns regularly and have done 10ks onow and then.

I'm an utterly terrible runner - I've got a heart condition and an impairment that affects my coordination so I'm never going to be fast but I do manage to keep going. Furthest I've ever done in non-racing is about 13km. Quite fancy trying a half marathon at one point but not anywhere near it at the moment. But I find running good for me physically and psychologically and, having always been absolute last in any running event in school, it's actually quite confidence building to have finished a 10k about two thirds through the pack...

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

13 minutes ago, CyderInACan said:

Nice one. Happy to share my progress on here every now & then. If I  up the ante a bit for the remainder of 2019 I might be able to clock up 1000k for the year. That will really be an achievement for me. 

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!

7 minutes ago, !james said:

Nice thread! I've only just starting running just for general fitness, I only ever used a treadmill but now started some routes outside near where I live around 5km but gradually hoping to increase this. 

As someone else said I use the free version of Strava which is really good for recording times and intervals and makes you want to go back out there and beat those. 

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.

32 minutes 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! 

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.

25 minutes 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. 

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!

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

3 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

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....

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.

31 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?

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. 

2 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

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

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.

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!

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

3 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

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.

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

You ran Antarctica?! Explain!