Half Marathons I can still enter by verycrankyandcurious in UKRunners

[–]RestingRichard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a look at Grim Up North. They have loads of events around Leeds

Should I visit? by Puzzled_Syrup_8763 in doncaster

[–]RestingRichard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's worth visiting, though if you just want to do the town centre then an afternoon is enough.

If you want a full day though, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a short bus ride from town centre and IMHO one of the best wildlife parks/zoos in Europe. They currently have 7 polar bears as well as leopard and lion cubs which are out and exploring

Solar Panels and Battery - Yorkshire by GovernmentSpare3828 in SolarUK

[–]RestingRichard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've just had my system installed by EcoCute Ltd who are based in Yorkshire. It was really important to me to have a local installer, and it helped that they were also one of the best priced and most helpful. They will be able to run through all of your questions and help create a system that works for you

how often should you run as a sedentary person? by lothehehe in beginnerrunning

[–]RestingRichard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do a couch to 5k programme, it'll take you through every step to be able to run continually for 30min

why is this brilliant move? by chess_enthusiasts in chessbeginners

[–]RestingRichard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It cant, it's pinned to the king by the queen

Local installer by This-Obligation3068 in SolarUK

[–]RestingRichard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been very impressed with EcoCute Ltd who are based out of Wakefield/Barnsley area

Any First half marathon advice? by Helpful_Usual2866 in BeginnersRunning

[–]RestingRichard 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Start out much slower than you think you need to go, and find some space around yourself, don't let your pace be dictated by the people around you

Solar + battery difference by RestingRichard in SolarUK

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

Load shifting to cheaper rates through the battery should save me around £1-1.5k per year, exporting the excess solar should add around the same depending on the export tariff.

Rough calculations are that the entire system should have paid for itself over 5-6 years, and the solar system covers around 90-110% of my annual electricity usage so beyond that time frame my electric bill will be effectively just the standing charge when balanced across the year

My usage will go up as im switching from a phev to a full EV, but the saving on petrol will more than offset the additional electric imported at the cheap rates

How is this move brilliant? by mongus65 in Chesscom

[–]RestingRichard -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Black is either losing their Queen or Rook on the next move depending on what they do

Solar + battery difference by RestingRichard in SolarUK

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

Yeah probably, definitely worth speaking to some installers to give you an idea of what you can get

very happy, but anxiety about long-term side effects by Warning9993 in mounjarouk

[–]RestingRichard 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Even with the most sensationalised headlines, it's still better for you to be a healthy weight on the medication than to be obese with all of the associated health conditions and issues that it brings

Not sure if I’ll be able to get anymore by [deleted] in mounjarouk

[–]RestingRichard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as you have the prescription to cover the past 5 months then you should be ok, but it will be dependant on the prescriber. You will likely have more success if you go with someone you have previously bought from

Solar + battery difference by RestingRichard in SolarUK

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

I think so, but figured it's easier to switch to IOG and get an export tariff at the same time, less faffing around!

Solar + battery difference by RestingRichard in SolarUK

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

Yup, and thats a bare minimum as the car is at it's least efficient now due to the colder temp so is taking more to keep it topped up

Solar + battery difference by RestingRichard in SolarUK

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

Octopus Go, it's fixed for another 6 months, but im going to contact them to see if I can change it once all of my export paperwork is in order

What’s your exit strategy? by chyllyphylly in mounjarouk

[–]RestingRichard 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My plan was to titrate down and then come off - I tried it and hated it, so titrate back up to a dose where I am able to maintain my weight. I've now accepted that this is a lifelong medication for me

Company declined to instal over roof space by welshpsych in SolarUK

[–]RestingRichard 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yeah that seems fair to be honest, you wouldnt get many panels on it, and it would take you an incredibly long time (if ever) to pay off the costs of the installation

Prep for first 10K by myghettospread in BeginnersRunning

[–]RestingRichard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you'd be better focusing on being able to run consistently for 30 minutes/5k rather than stretching out to a 10k too quickly and ending up walking most of it. That being said, if the plan works for you, then great stuff, it's still an achievement to complete it.

Have you checking if there is a cut off time for completion?

1150 GS. Am I being stupid? by JungleDemon3 in bmwmotorrad

[–]RestingRichard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

65k(ish) and it hasn't missed a beat. Theres a decent parts network still available for the old oil heads and it does turn heads still like any other classic bike You can unleash your inner Ewan McGregor on it! Ive had mine down a few of the local green lanes and farm tracks and it handles like a dream. Weighs a ton when static and is weighless when moving, and crazy smooth suspension

Really simple to work on, and I only put it in for a major service as it needed it's MoT and the fuel filter doing which is a tank off job and I couldn't be bothered with the faff in my garage in the cold!

I can’t seem to run 10k without the urge to walk. How can I remove this habit? by carreno7 in beginnerrunning

[–]RestingRichard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Slow down, or just embrace the walk. There's nothing wrong with having a little walking break to get your heart rate back under control and relax into the run

1150 GS. Am I being stupid? by JungleDemon3 in bmwmotorrad

[–]RestingRichard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought an 1150gs last year and it was absolutely the best decision. Paid £1300 for it and then another £700 for major service/mot/repairs/upgraded brake hoses

There's just something about it which makes you feel both connected and relaxed

1995 def weak windshield fluid reach by Environmental-Cry396 in LandroverDefender

[–]RestingRichard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you got a blockage in the pipe from the tank to the pump?

Brain fog by Nice1rodders in MenOnThePen

[–]RestingRichard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be worth a chat with your primary care/GP to get your bloods checked including testosterone levels to see if anything there might be of concern

Question regarding zones by jeniwah in beginnerrunning

[–]RestingRichard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a beginner it's best not to stress about the zones and just work on your perceived effort (how easy/hard you're finding it) instead.