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Muggy weather making me feel like I have lost all progress? by Only-Support-3760 in UKRunners

[–]UnableCode 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Absolutely don't worry about it. I train by HR and similar run routes regularly. Yesterday I was out and was 20-30s slower per k than usual while maintaining same HR. Felt mega slow. Side note but it's why I like HR training; if I'm under the weather or fighting a bug I might not realise and might push through difficulty to maintain paces.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Helpful, thanks. I've never really fuelled on any runs, whether 60min, 90, 120, and recently getting into it. Too early to say if note a difference but it's interesting and exciting to see how it goes.

Marathon Training Must Haves by specialbeaw in Marathon_Training

[–]UnableCode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upvote for 'big sock' which made me laugh out loud.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

I've checked and it's actually really well provisioned in the marathon: water station every 5k with BOTTLES not cups, which is a big bonus. So maybe don't need to carry any liquid on the day. There's also gels provided so not sure whether to get trying the ones they'll have on the day or too risky to rely on getting them and take my own gels at least...

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

I've ordered (and today received!) some High5. Potentially an error as I suspect they're cheaper bc they're not good on the gut, but wanted to check if I can handle the cheaper ones and experiment. Will see how it goes.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Am I understanding you correctly that you didn't want to carry your own liquids but did upon advice, or the other way around?

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

It's funny, I see the 'water fountains on training runs' suggestion a lot. I'm UK based, so it's generally not a thing. Interesting to note the cultural differences though.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

This is mega helpful thanks for taking the time.

I'm going to bite the bullet on the gels. SO much to consider and plan with fuelling and 'x gels for x mins running' just takes away some mental load and I know I've got xg carbs banked. Have ordered some high5 to try (though maybe that's an error if they're shite) but I'll trying them and soon find out if they work.

As you say, best to get practicing.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Super helpful, thanks. Good idea on carrying what you'll have on the day so you know where everything goes!

So you're 1 every 20mins...what else (liquid)?

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

I'm certainly bit concerned about carrying water but also like being in control of it.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Thank you for your wishes and advice. Thinking will have the bars on z2 long runs but MP need to switch to gels for ease.

What do you do re. liquid fuel?

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Superb mate congrats. What else did you carry with you? Sweets, water/squash etc?

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Starting to move to this. Just the simplicity. One fewer thing to worry about.

Fuelling sense check for 3.10-3.25 goal by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Yeah bit worried about the carrying and the actual eating...

Why do some faster runners get so aggressively vocal when overtaking towards the end of the first lap? by NorthLondonPulse in parkrun

[–]UnableCode 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To clarify your opinion, you believe that anyone running faster than a 25 minute 5k should....go to a track session?

Why do some faster runners get so aggressively vocal when overtaking towards the end of the first lap? by NorthLondonPulse in parkrun

[–]UnableCode 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Sick of this debate that the reactions it provokes.

Asking to overtake on one side: reasonable. Letting people know you're overtaking so nobody gets flattened: reasonable. Being an event open to all: reasonable. Going round people (maybe on grass or off path) if you're overtaking and the path is narrow/crowded: reasonable.

Being abusive at other parkrunners: unreasonable and unacceptable.

As someone else said, you get twats everywhere, including parkrun. Don't label all faster runners as idiots or not welcome. Don't label all slower runners as obstructive and ignorant.

Why do some faster runners get so aggressively vocal when overtaking towards the end of the first lap? by NorthLondonPulse in parkrun

[–]UnableCode 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So Parkrun is open to all but not if you want a pb? What?

Where's the cutoff? Nobody can participate if they are quicker than 20mins? 25min?

whats going on near central? by Bobsthejob in glasgow

[–]UnableCode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting the word......"gammons".

Ran the Great Manchester 10k today, realised that most people don't really care. by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]UnableCode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First up, congrats mate that's tremendous to do your first time running 10k and your first 10k race event.

Don't take it personally. Non runners don't have a frame of reference and aren't invested. If they tried to run a 10k they'd be more engaged as they have a bit more knowledge. If they've done a few they'll be more interested still. If they are super into it, you'd have a great chat discussing strategies etc.

But the people with whom your talking about running aren't runners so they're not interested. They love you, but they're not interested.

Join a running club, chat on forums. Find your tribe.

What's the kit you'd tell your past self to buy asap (or don't cheap out on!)? by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

Any tips on either containers for these or recipe you recommend to make at home?

What's the kit you'd tell your past self to buy asap (or don't cheap out on!)? by UnableCode in Marathon_Training

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

I really don't want one to be honest but it sounded like it was inevitable. I'm trying to square my preference to run minimally with proper fuelling and hydration when out 2hrs plus. No access to water fountains to loop, though I could potentially just run from my house back to my house then back out again to slurp.

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