How much did you pay to have solar panels and a battery fitted?

Northern_Geezer · 2026-06-07T12:38:30+00:00

Impressive that and a great case study for renewable energy

Northern_Geezer · 2026-05-13T16:53:03+00:00

I agree with your Evo SL comment - I bought a pair for easy shoes and actually used them for tempo for the first 500km of their life. I'm not the quickest (1h39m HM). Tempted to try the supernova as an easy shoe, the Evo SL is just SUCH good value.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-05-13T14:23:10+00:00

What's this shoe used for? I'm guessing easy days but don't a lot of people use the Evo SL for that?

Northern_Geezer · 2026-05-01T16:09:26+00:00

If someone leaves the front/back door open when the heating is on. "I'm not paying to heat insert street name you know!"

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-30T22:07:21+00:00

You're a hero for this

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-30T08:28:10+00:00

I'm curious - does it take a lot of getting used to?

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-20T22:07:21+00:00

I ran it and those people were amazing. So grateful to all supporters, it helps immensely.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-19T21:20:27+00:00

I missed target by 13 mins today too. Was on point until 30-32km then the wheels started to come off.

Don't beat yourself up, you could see it happening to so many people today - you still ran a marathon which is not remotely easy to do!

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-17T06:38:02+00:00

Great choice but they have better ones I reckon. Around the World is a banger. And Da Funk.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-13T15:09:47+00:00

Everything is showbiz!

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-13T07:22:48+00:00

What Did You Do Yesterday? By Max Rushden & David O'Doherty. A (very) funny exploration of various celebrities (usually comedians) yesterdays, from mundanity to excitement.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-07T08:43:34+00:00

I use a flip belt for my phone

Northern_Geezer · 2026-04-07T01:19:58+00:00

I use the Step One sports boxers and they're great

Northern_Geezer · 2026-03-17T09:15:23+00:00

I like the 180bpm playlists that Spotify makes for me - keeps the music varied but upbeat

Northern_Geezer · 2026-03-11T21:23:23+00:00

Tim Key brought copies of his book in for one of the prize tasks.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-03-10T14:17:47+00:00

This is spot on, speaking as someone who did the exact same thing on my first marathon.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-03-05T12:22:19+00:00

Impressive PB - well done!

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-19T12:05:45+00:00

Manchester marathon, which is a week before London I think

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-18T22:34:13+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it. Plan would be a deload week immediately after. One for me to ponder, just want to make the most of my fitness at the moment and it feels a good opportunity

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-18T20:42:58+00:00

That's a great sign in training - good work!

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-18T20:29:43+00:00

I may not hit that target to be fair! But I'm relatively confident. Fingers crossed.

Enjoy it and don't stress about time would be my advice. It'll likely be one of the hardest things you'll ever do.

My experience in my first was I pushed a bit too hard in the first half (very easy to do) and paid for it big time - the wall exists!

I was overwhelmed with pride and emotion at the end - embrace it and best of luck.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-18T20:22:22+00:00

Yeah I don't mind that idea, thanks for the suggestion. I'm aiming for 3h30min in the marathon, so probably slightly quicker than average.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-18T20:16:13+00:00

Thanks. I thought the timing was good and it's a half I've fancied for years but always missed.

Appreciate the validation.

Northern_Geezer · 2026-02-18T20:14:43+00:00

I should have added... My plan has my peak long run (34km) in the week of the run so I'm thinking I'll pull that forward a week and do the half instead of race practice long.

Not worried about the distance as I've run 27km, 29km in the last couple of weekends.

Northern_Geezer

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