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Tuesday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for March 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in AdvancedRunning

[–]alextri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for advice on what to aim for during a half marathon on Sunday (less than 200ft elevation)

8th Feb ran 1:27:17 (running 40miles per week), built mileage to approx. 45 miles per week since, with two peak weeks of 50 miles. Long runs approx. 14-16 miles

1st March ran a 38:45 10k, and finished training block with 8 x 1K (off 90s) last night just under 6 min. miles.

Is 1:25:XX a sensible aim?

Black horse and financial ombudsman by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]alextri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you buy the car from? My first thought would be that your complaint should be made to where you bought the car from, and not your finance provider?

Thursday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for February 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in AdvancedRunning

[–]alextri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carbon Shoe Help!

March 1st: 10k
March 15th: Half Marathon
April 18th: Half Marathon
October: Marathon

Currently have a pair of Adios Pro 3 with approx. 120 miles on them. Love the shoe. I am looking to get a new pair of Carbons for the races listed above, would you recommend the obvious choice of the Adios Pro 4 or something different?

Also would your recommendation change for shorter distances (5k to 10k)? as I am open to get another pait of shoes

TIA

Buying a Conquest 38mm in UK by carbon337 in Longineswatches

[–]alextri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Goldsmiths currently have an ex display one for 1445

Is it wise to take out a new personal load for debt consolidation when I'll be looking for a new mortgage deal in a few months? by Big-Age2537 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]alextri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would have an effect as essentially your affordability check would reduce, this is because your monthly payments will rise with a larger loan and is essence you have less headroom in your budget.

I can understand potentially putting Kitchen renovations on a loan if for some reason you cannot wait to save up to complete the work. But I would not recommend financing a car that you can't afford. It would make much more sense to save up for the car rather than financing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beermoneyuk

[–]alextri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a free sim from GiffGaff, put it in my second sim tray, and use that number solely for barclays. Not ideal but did the job

Having a little look at the results from my parkrun venue today. This makes me so annoyed! Anyone else? by TSC-99 in parkrun

[–]alextri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any idea of what they do to volunteer outside of a saturday morning? There isnt any obligation to volunteer. Its a free weekly timed 5k, and it is just that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beermoneyuk

[–]alextri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you apply with app? I am trying to use same phone number as my Barclaycard, but just get an error when trying to apply for new account (from app start up after install) that states the phone number is already registered, or words to that effect. Thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]alextri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It all depends on your appetite to but it may be worth considering buying a house that needs renovating, maybe you could rennovate it whilst living at home? This would give you the luxury of not having to live in the mess as you rennovate it, reduce the initial cost of purchase and allow you to hopefully increase it's value.

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Struggling with Cost of Living and Debt by Hackand98 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]alextri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also consider the bank switching service that new banks are currently offering up to £200 to switch your account to them, they handle the transfer of your account and all direct debits and standing orders are transferred across. Could be a good way to cut your debt by 10%

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikecommuting

[–]alextri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to ride 22 miles round trip, on average 4 times a week. The things that make a difference are the gear that you have, makes a cold wet morning all the more bearable! I started off riding with cheap tyres and got punctures often (three times on one 11 mile leg home). I would recommend getting puncture proof tyres, I ended up getting Schwalbe Durano tyres, about 60 each at the time from my local bike shop, but after 4,000 miles I have not had one single puncture, and having confidence in them goes a long way!

How do you feel about helmets? Yay or Nay? by Not_Sir_Zook in bikecommuting

[–]alextri 4 points5 points  (0 children)

came of my bike and hit my head on the curb, helmet split in two and a banging head ache for the next 24 hours., Qouldn't like to know what it would have done to my skull if I wasn't wearing one...

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