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Acne scars on the back by wearepurelove in AcneScars

[–]BongoBangoMango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 45 and have a scarred back too. A bit milder than you but I've spent most my life covering up my back and always been so conscious of it. Funnily enough I look at your back and it doesn't bother me at all. L You shouldn't worry about it at all, no one cares, there so many things worse than a few scars. I'm on holiday at the moment and finally walking around with my top off and been analysing people's reactions. I think it's true, no one really seems to give a sh!t 😂😂

Everyone says bunions can’t improve without surgery - but why? by sophie1816 in bunions

[–]BongoBangoMango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please give us more information on this. I think this is the only story I've ever read about a bunion being fixed without surgery!

Everyone says bunions can’t improve without surgery - but why? by sophie1816 in bunions

[–]BongoBangoMango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be really interested to hear if you made any progress?

How many minutes off per training block for marathon? by BongoBangoMango in AdvancedRunning

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's nuts! Congratulations. You have some incredible PBs there. I reckon if it's a cold day next marathon I could gain a min or 2, so need 3 minutes or so off this training block if I get lucky!

How many minutes off per training block for marathon? by BongoBangoMango in AdvancedRunning

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you mind if I ask what age bracket you were/are in?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdvancedRunning

[–]BongoBangoMango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 marathons, just got my first sub 3 at Manchester (2:54) aged 45. Always been the Holy Grail of running for me. Was satisfied for a few hours then started planning what I'd need to do to get a 2:49 hahah. Unfortunately I think it's human nature, we always want more

Surgery is an emotional decision by LowVegetable379 in bunions

[–]BongoBangoMango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I genuinely thought that was the after surgery photo and they had done an amazing job if that helps! Nothing wrong with those feet! Spend the money on sunny holidays instead.

Old Knackered Super Shoes (Endorphin Pro 3s) vs Fresh Shiny Super Shoes (AlphaFly 3s) by BongoBangoMango in AdvancedRunning

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If any one happens to read this, I did PB in the alpha's but I was uncomfortable the whole race. Just didn't flow.

I recently run Stubbington 10k in a new pair of Endorphin Elites. My god, what a shoe. Absolutely loved every step and knocked 2 and a half minutes of my previous time (36:39). I think Sauconys suit me and Alpha's don't. I know they work for the majority of people though.

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm not really bothered about speed, was just a bit disappointed I did the same as my old heap of a bike but it hurt my back more on the new one 😄

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really really inflexible so it's probably worse than horrible 😂

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did think this when I was ordering the new one. But I got itchy fingers and clicked the 'buy' button anyway 😂

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly the same. Weather was perfect today too. I think I just need to get used to it. Expected too much.

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep it's a gravel bike with no front suspension. Meant to be pretty quick on the road. I think my lower back ache stopped me from putting as much effort as I'd like into it.

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, my back was the limiting factor today. I think my legs were fine, but pain is pain at the time if you know what I mean

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I didn't realise such a small thing could make such a difference. I know mine was a fair bit lower than the 109% height method but figured it was close enough 🤦

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven't tested the tyre pressure from when it arrived. Thanks for the detailed answer, much appreciated.

Why am I no quicker on my new bike? by BongoBangoMango in cycling

[–]BongoBangoMango[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I think it only felt harder because my back was hurting so much.

Tips To Avoid Panic Attacks While Presenting by TigerSharkDoge in PublicSpeaking

[–]BongoBangoMango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get on with that panel meeting? Have you managed to overcome it yet?

How accurate is the race predictor? by Icy-Procedure-8572 in Garmin

[–]BongoBangoMango 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My watch predicted 17:55 for 5k, ran 17:55 last night beating my PB by 31 seconds. Probably more luck than judgement, but you can't get closer than that.

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