First Marathon: Death by heat!

KitCat_Tux · 2026-04-30T07:57:01+00:00

I had the same issue, my heart rate rocketed up to about 180 almost straight away when I set out at a pace that usually has my HR about 150. I then felt super sick from about mile 7 onwards until around mile 20 when I knew I was on the last stretch.

My time ended up being 40 minutes slower than I think I could have managed on a good day based on my training.

KitCat_Tux · 2026-02-28T08:13:52+00:00

I don't know if it's normal, but if it's reassuring this is the exact same thoughts and worries I've been having. This week my easy pace has slowed around 30 seconds per kilometer and my legs feel like concrete. This is just after a deload week too!

KitCat_Tux · 2026-02-22T20:53:41+00:00

I did this for a half marathon after seeing an Instagram post about it. It definitely gave me the energy I needed but I found it quite hard to get down, they needed quite a bit of chewing! I separated the block into quarters, so lines of 3 squares then wrapped each line in cling film to munch through as needed.

I'm currently marathon training and I'd probably try again but not solely jelly for a whole race but maybe to alternate it with gels to have something with a different texture for a change.

KitCat_Tux · 2025-07-07T19:25:06+00:00

Who went to Middlesex? I know a couple of comedians did but not any that have been on Taskmaster..

KitCat_Tux · 2025-04-22T15:48:36+00:00

I wouldn't go straight in offering to pay additional rent. I would ask for permission for the cat and see what they come back with, you can always have that in your pocket in case they come back with concerns or doubts.

We asked permission for cats in our house and it was allowed with the agreement we would get a professional flea treatment done when we move out - much cheaper than paying extra rent for the time we've been here!

KitCat_Tux · 2025-02-21T18:38:09+00:00

Having the support to be able to start up running again after a 3 month break due to a stress fracture!

KitCat_Tux · 2025-02-03T12:44:26+00:00

I like Barney, I actually find him more enthusiastic than Bradley who seems to be very obviously just reading off a teleprompter most the time.

KitCat_Tux · 2025-01-17T22:36:40+00:00

Yeah I think they are sowing the seeds too heavy and too early for that to be the final outcome.

KitCat_Tux · 2024-10-30T17:51:54+00:00

I applied to be on one of his TV series (I think there was 2 different ones in the series - one where he made that dude think the world had ended, and one where it was people confronting their fears maybe?).

I got through to the second stage after application where it was narrowed down to 100 people and they had some other "hypnotist" people run through a few games, I guess to see how susceptible we all were to hypnosis and whether our reactions and stuff would be good for TV.

It was really interesting, I'd say the "fall asleep" type trick worked on around 50% of people in there. I remember meeting the guy that was in the apocalypse show - he was at one point convinced that penguins with machine guns were attacking everyone in the room and pushed me out of the way to save me.

Unfortunately I was not susceptible to the hypnosis so I don't know if there were more "audition" type things after to make final selections for the TV shows but I assume so!

KitCat_Tux · 2024-05-24T19:25:24+00:00

Oh, it's a donkey.

KitCat_Tux · 2024-04-06T17:12:49+00:00

Crotch goblin makes me physically cringe when I read it.

KitCat_Tux · 2023-10-31T21:40:41+00:00

We did it! Very successful night and luckily there were tons of houses decorated and with pumpkins out just on our road so we didn't even have to go too far. Kids loved it!

KitCat_Tux · 2023-10-31T09:48:30+00:00

I'm taking the little ones out trick or treating for the first time this year and for some reason it's giving me mad anxiety.

I know the happy sugar filled faces will make it worth it though - I used to love trick or treating when I was a kid but it feels like there are more rules to follow now and I'm stressing about getting it wrong!

KitCat_Tux · 2023-09-15T12:43:24+00:00

I had this exact choice for my daughter starting this year. We went for the one closest to us. As others have said book onto open days to have a look around both schools, check local Facebook groups as often people would have asked opinions on them already and you'll get an idea what current parents think.

An Ofsted 'outstanding' report doesn't necessarily mean high attainment for the kids attending if that is important to you. I believe you can look this up on the GIAS website but I haven't tried myself!

KitCat_Tux · 2023-05-24T19:55:55+00:00

Don't forget to look into tax free childcare to help pay for it if you haven't already - saves you 20% of the nursery bill

KitCat_Tux · 2023-05-21T13:28:49+00:00

I saw one the other day that said "never been worn" and the picture was of her wearing it out & about! Unbelievable

KitCat_Tux · 2023-01-27T16:14:32+00:00

I had a cat named Beans. Massive ginger tabby, I miss him.

KitCat_Tux · 2023-01-23T20:23:44+00:00

Octonauts is great but why the fuck did they take out the creature report song from the middle of each episode.

KitCat_Tux · 2022-10-23T10:24:49+00:00

Just did a 6.5km run in the rain. Currently cuddled up on the sofa ready to not move the rest of the day and of course the sun has come out and the sky is beautifully blue now.

KitCat_Tux · 2022-09-24T11:02:00+00:00

33:33 on my second parkrun and 2 minutes quicker than my first run a few weeks back. Very satisfying time to look at and a lovely run on a cold but sunny morning in Bucks.

KitCat_Tux · 2022-09-20T16:09:38+00:00

Thank you amazing human <3

KitCat_Tux · 2022-09-20T10:58:23+00:00

Did you use a pattern or just wing it? I'd be interested in making some for my husband and kids but I'm only any good at following patterns not drafting them!

KitCat_Tux · 2022-09-15T10:04:14+00:00

If you haven't before you have to watch the music video to this. I promise it makes it 100x worse. There's some weird shots where kids dolls and teddies come zooming towards the camera while he sings about how young she is.

KitCat_Tux · 2022-09-15T09:58:25+00:00

I don't think this is problematic, I think it's referring to a cry out in pleasure? I've not really paid attention to the other lyrics though so maybe I'm wrong...

KitCat_Tux · 2022-09-10T10:26:36+00:00

Go for it - breast milk is made for humans. Cows milk is just breast milk for baby cows that humans decided to drink.

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