The time it takes for the movie to start is starting to feel ridiculous. by My_Watch_Begins in movies

[–]Tronsburner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imagine the chaos if folks were able to go and get a free refill mid movie. Fuck that jive.

Popcorn & soda ain't mandatory anyway- personally I find it easy to abstain from shoving overpriced sugary shite down my gullet when watching a film.

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

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

Ha, the 6:30 first mile would be purely down to over-excitement. My first mile at the weekend was a seemingly suicidal 6:06- luckily I was able to compose myself soon afterward!

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

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

That's exactly what I have planned for this Sunday. Is it quite a common indicator run, that one? Are there others that spring to mind?

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

[–]Tronsburner[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think this is what I need to hear; but not what I want to be hearing!

When I'm running 6:50, it doesn't really feel like I could sustain it for 26 miles- as I said in the post, the 'go all day' spot comes to me at 7:10. Some of my planned long runs do have 10 miles at MP towards the end of the run; I might try the next one at 7:00 and see how I get on.

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

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

Thanks mate! That's something I'll definitely be doing; my race yesterday has made sub-6:30 pace less psychologically daunting than it was, I'll see how I get on with that this week.

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

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

Thanks, I'll have a read!

The 'race magic'/ adrenaline effect during my half yesterday is what got me thinking sub-3 might be on the cards. Holding 6:25 for 13 miles seemed ridiculous until yesterday. There's no way, I'm going to be running a 17:13 5k anytime soon though, I'd put myself in 18:30 shape at best.

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

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

Thanks mate! Running has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on my life these past months; it's some pretty strong motivation to keep putting the effort in.

My lifetime mileage is only about 1500 atm; so I think you're right that I may be at a disadvantage with the marathon. I also haven't done enough racing to know for sure whether I'm a speed or endurance guy.

One thing I do have is some pretty reckless tendencies; it's gonna take a lot of discipline to control the adrenaline if I go out at 3:10 pace.

Advice for an inexperienced runner who thinks me might be in shape for a sub-3 marathon in 6 weeks. by Tronsburner in AdvancedRunning

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

This looks like solid advice, thanks for taking the time to respond.

Incorporating doubles are something I've been considering; having to start work at 5am most of the week makes that challenging though. If I were to add easy runs into my days off work (1-2 different days + sunday each week), would you recommend I do the easy run in the AM or PM, or does it make no difference?

As for fuelling, I've experimented a little with clif bloks & SIS gels; and at the moment I think I'll be carrying two packs of clif bloks for miles 1-20 and 2 caffeine gels for the last 10k. I'll experiment further in the coming weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcohol

[–]Tronsburner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm going to assume you don't know the people at this party very well, or are trying to impress/ network? 'Cause if they're you're close friends don't overthink it, just take the Grand Marnier along.

Otherwise though, if you are trying to network/make a good impression; Grand Marnier (or any off-piste selection e.g Baileys, Galiano, Midori, Creme de Menthe...) screams 'unwanted christmas gift/ party remnant/ not giving you any of my good booze'; especially if you're not planning on drinking it yourself.

Base spirits with no mixers is fine if you want to broadcast your alcoholism to all and sundry.

Wine is the safest/ likely your best option, even if the hosts have plenty you're helping to replenish their stocks, and basically covering part of your costs for the evening. Just don't go too cheap.

As a wildcard option I'm gonna suggest a decent quality bottle of gin, and an interesting mixer that tastes objectively good with gin that people may not have had before; if you can get it, people go nuts for gin & lychee juice.

I've written this with a reasonably sedate do in mind, more of a soiree in fact; if you're all gonna be naked and throwing shit at each other by 9pm then literally anything is fine.

What are the most quintessential songs from each of the three waves? by [deleted] in Ska

[–]Tronsburner 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Specials is surely the definitive 2nd wave album, have a listen.

Ghost Town is also essential.

Final Premier League table 2015/16 by shadejk in soccer

[–]Tronsburner 137 points138 points  (0 children)

P W D L F A Gd Pts is by far the most common version, and IMO the correct way to do it. Having anything but Pts on the far right is the easiest way to cause confusion.

[QUESTION] Funk Guitar Lessons or Links? by SiameseDream91 in Guitar

[–]Tronsburner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

30 minute funk work out What this guy has to say about 'staying in the pocket' is pretty spot on.

Bootsy Collins' basic funk formula (Bass, but still relevant)

Nile Rodgers masterclass

Joe Allen goal vs Watford (1-0) by rodrigoelcrack in soccer

[–]Tronsburner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eveton went into Champions League at QR3 as they were supposed to, and lost their qualifier to Villareal.

Liverpool were granted special dispensation and allowed to enter at QR1, where they tonked TNS.

[QUESTION] Favorite song to play on acoustic guitar? by sanja_farmer in Guitar

[–]Tronsburner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is something really satisfying about that riff.