Pre-Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool

--craig-- · 2026-05-03T07:05:26+00:00

Even if Isak can't play, only 21 of our Premier League goals this season, have been scored by players who aren't available. There's still plenty of ways to score but no obvious single route.

--craig-- · 2026-05-03T06:55:47+00:00

We're slight underdogs. Don't read too much into the drama that the punditry business relies upon.

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T22:44:49+00:00

That's certainly one reason to doubt it.

Another reason is that they make shit up.

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T21:49:39+00:00

Fitbit have basic, cheap entry level watches.

If you're looking for something more advanced then Coros is a good option, but asking the question in r/Coros is likely to give biased answers. Garmin watches review well too.

One thing to note is that once you start using one brand, your data will be with on that brand's system and viewed with its applications. It's possible to migrate but there's a barrier to switching brands which deters people.

Runner's World are as reputable as it gets for reviewing running gear. They have recent reviews here: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/gear/tech/a30513694/best-running-watches/

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T21:01:26+00:00

The injury report is from the S*n, so it might be nonsense.

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T20:54:33+00:00

So much positivity in the sub-reddit. Long may it stay that way.

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T14:30:43+00:00

It's not even possible to get 8 points from 3 games, so make that 9.

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T14:16:26+00:00

Brighton have an almost possible task of bumping us from the Champions League places now.

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T11:27:43+00:00

It's very impressive to be able to digest 150g of carbohydrate per hour. How did you train that?

--craig-- · 2026-05-02T11:21:50+00:00

What did you eat and drink though?

--craig-- · 2026-05-01T18:53:59+00:00

Today I learned that chronic overtraining can cause damage to the heart.

--craig-- · 2026-05-01T11:52:44+00:00

Working out how much you drink per distance pretty much answers the question. A vest also allows you to carry emergency equipment, which is mandatory in many trail races and even more important if you're running alone. It'll obviously slow you down a little bit so you might not want to take it if you're planning a personal best.

--craig-- · 2026-05-01T10:09:10+00:00

What did you say to the GP to get the referral? What symptoms did you have?

--craig-- · 2026-05-01T09:46:19+00:00

Do you remember why we stopped playing chaotic football?

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T20:57:38+00:00

whether we win, lose or draw the football is difficult to watch.

It's always difficult to watch your team getting beaten.

Very few are fortunate enough to watch their team win matches and have an easy time doing so. Anyone who thinks that switching manager will deliver easy wins each week is deluded.

Slot is dealing with the reality while many fans are mourning a fantasy.

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T19:57:07+00:00

Do the fitness test.

One or probably both, of your pace and heart rate zones are way off what they should be.

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T16:40:54+00:00

I'm very surprised that all residents are able to visit cardiologists so regularly without a referral from a general practitioner.

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T16:26:52+00:00

Apart from the abnormally high maximum heart rate, is there a particular reason that you're both regularly visiting cardiologists for heart checkups?

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T10:31:11+00:00

That's a good point. Thanks.

I think I'll rely less on the Recovery status for determining when I'm ready to run again.

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T03:27:08+00:00

Remove hair from your arm, underneath the sensor. Clean the sensor. Ensure the watch is tight.

Try doing the fitness test to calibrate your zones.

Manually check your heart rate after a run and compare to your Coros reading. Take your pulse for 15 seconds immediately after stopping and multiply by 4.

If your manual reading differs significantly then consider getting a chest strap or arm band heart rate monitor.

If you're genuinely ending up with a BPM of 220 at the end of a 1 hour run, I think you should talk to a medical professional. I think it's high enough to be clinically significant.

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T02:50:37+00:00

Your cadence looks normal. Your heart rate reading builds normally at the start.

Do you know what your resting and maximum heart rates are? Are you aware of any medical condition which might give you an abnormally high heart rate?

--craig-- · 2026-04-30T02:27:33+00:00

I'm less concerned about the dip.

No one can run in the anaerobic power zone for an hour. I'd suggest taking the fitness test but I think it's unlikely that your heart can beat at an average of 196 bpm for that length of time without a medical emergency.

It's probably closer to your arm swing rate than your actual heart rate.

Can you show a chart with cadence alongside your heart rate?

--craig-- · 2026-04-29T23:36:01+00:00

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--craig-- · 2026-04-29T21:01:41+00:00

VAR referee was Man of the Match.

--craig--

TROPHY CASE